Chapter 644: Advice from Eddard!

The gates of Eagle Castle opened, and the drawbridge slammed into the ground, kicking up dust.

Accompanied by a team of cavalry clearing the way, Zhang Cheng led everyone out of the castle.

Arriving in the slightly distant mountain forest, Zhang Cheng smiled: "There are many prey nearby; I hope everyone can enjoy themselves today!"

Hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Lyanna looked at the shadow cat happily: "Can you let it accompany me? Luo Sai!"

"Of course, no problem, Miss Lyanna!"

Signaling Laifu, Zhang Cheng let it follow Lyanna.

Facing Zhang Cheng's gaze, Laifu stared at him with dissatisfaction, then barked twice.

But under Zhang Cheng's gaze, Laifu finally agreed reluctantly.

You must know, although it looked fierce and scary, it was only a two-year-old baby now!

It was just because of magic that it grew taller and larger than ordinary shadow cats!

And just after Lyanna left, Eddard rode his horse, walking alongside Zhang Cheng and Robert.

Looking at Zhang Cheng beside him, Eddard said: "Do you know? Regarding your affairs, Father has been nearly driven to a headache recently!"

"Did I do something wrong? Making it difficult for Lord Stark!"

Opening his mouth with a full smile, although Zhang Cheng did not say anything, the meaning was already very clear, that is, I am not wrong, even if the King of Heaven came, I would still not be wrong!

"When the Caelingen family 'disappeared' back then, the territorial nobles were agreed upon by Father and most of the Earls, but you now replaced..."

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Eddard's words seemed very clear.

But hearing this, Zhang Cheng smiled: "Primogeniture is the best, isn't it?"

Suddenly hearing Zhang Cheng say this, Eddard's face showed an ugly smile, but Robert beside him said heartlessly: "That's right, primogeniture is very correct!"

Looking at Robert who did not understand the "riddle," Eddard patted Zhang Cheng's shoulder: "I know you want to compensate those families, but don't forget, some things are very troublesome!"

Hearing Eddard say this, Zhang Cheng smiled: "There are many troublesome things, but one always needs to solve them, right?"

For Zhang Mouren, trouble was never a thing, because if he could not solve the trouble, he would solve the guy who created the trouble!

But just as the few were talking, they had already arrived in a large dense forest.

"Roar!"

An angry roar rang out; when Eddard turned his head to look, he saw a giant wild boar rushing out.

Looking at this scene in astonishment, Eddard had not yet had time to react when he was directly knocked off his horse.

Because of the need for a private chat, Zhang Cheng did not bring soldiers to be on guard, which led to the giant wild boar being very rampant.

Looking at this scene, Robert immediately raised his warhammer and smashed it down: "Damn beast, get out of here!"

"Boom!"

Taking a heavy blow, the wild boar twisted its body in pain.

But the moment it turned its head, Robert's mouth twitched: "This is bad!"

But when the giant wild boar rushed toward Robert like crazy, Zhang Cheng was seen holding the Purple Star and coming, leaping from his horse, piercing directly through the wild boar's brain.

"Crack!"

Twisting the long sword fiercely, Zhang Cheng pulled it out.

"Clatter!"

As blood splattered, the wild boar that had been charging fiercely gradually lost its mobility, then slowly knelt before Robert.

Getting off the giant wild boar's head, Zhang Cheng looked at Robert: "Are you alright!"

"I'm fine, by the way, Eddard, Eddard!"

Thinking of his good brother, Robert ran over in a hurry.

But when he helped Eddard up, he saw that the warhorse had already died on the spot, and Eddard was only frightened.

"Gods, the Seven be above, it's great that you're alright, Eddard!"

Looking at the disheveled Eddard before him, Robert could not help but feel relieved.

However, just as Eddard looked at the giant wild boar that had fallen, he could not help but be surprised: "Damn, isn't this guy too big?"

"If it weren't big enough, it might not be enough for us to eat!"

Revealing a smile and teasing, Zhang Cheng pulled out a handkerchief and wiped the blood-stained Purple Star clean.

In the mountain forest, a campfire burned; when Lyanna, who had returned fully loaded, held her bow and arrow with various hunted items hanging on her horse, she could not help but exclaim: "What is this?"

"As you can see, a wild boar that is a bit big!"

Explaining to Lyanna, Zhang Cheng waved his hand: "Come over, Laifu!"

"Meow!"

Walking slowly to Zhang Cheng's side, Laifu looked at the huge wild boar and could not help but drool.

"Go eat!"

Pulling out the cavalry's long sword with his backhand, Zhang Cheng slashed off a huge pig leg and threw it to the side.

Pouncing to tear and bite, Laifu was clearly enjoying everything very happily.

"Raising this guy must be very exhausting, right?"

Watching Laifu eat, devouring a wild boar leg in an instant, Robert could not help but swallow his saliva.

"It's alright, after all, Laifu can already hunt by itself!"

Revealing a smile, Zhang Cheng explained.

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Thin smoke rose, and the rich fragrance spread outward.

Just as everyone was enjoying this hunting feast, Lyanna looked at Laifu: "Luo Sai, can you give it to me?"

"That won't do; it's not my pet, it's my family!"

Petting Laifu's head, Zhang Cheng smiled.

"Alright then!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng with grievance, Lyanna's gaze immediately made Robert beside her say: "Lyanna, don't worry, I'll help you prepare one and send it over when I get back!"

"But is the shadow cat you send as obedient as Laifu?"

Looking at Robert beside her, Lyanna inquired.

Looking at Lyanna embarrassedly, Robert rubbed his head: "Luo Sai, how can one make this beast so obedient?"

"Hiss, hiss, hiss!"

Grinning, Laifu heard Robert's words and immediately became fierce.

"Oh, sorry, it's this little guy!"

Watching Laifu glare at him, Robert immediately realized he had said the wrong thing and explained immediately.

"Just cultivate it from a young age!"

Saying this, Zhang Cheng petted Laifu's head.

Ending the day's journey, when Zhang Cheng returned, he distributed the hunted wild boar to the nearby commoners.

Facing the generous Zhang Cheng, the villagers also spontaneously offered various vegetables from their homes, as well as brewed wine.

Looking at Zhang Cheng, who was so loved by the people, Lyanna could not help but exclaim in her heart, because this was a true lord!

However, compared to Lyanna, Eddard was even more surprised.

Because Zhang Cheng had actually made the commoners of Caelingen territory love him so much in just one year?

Although the Caelingen family had ruled here for a long time, he dared to swear that the previous Earl definitely did not have as much influence as Zhang Cheng!

Thinking of what his father said, after Eddard returned, he finally found Zhang Cheng: "Luo Sai, if you don't want war to come, then don't do unnecessary things, you know?"

"Just like when the barbarians occupied Eagle Castle back then?"

Looking at Eddard playfully, Zhang Cheng said with a full smile: "I swore allegiance to Stark, but I also hope that Stark will not interfere in the internal affairs of the Caelingen family; that I can live until now is already a gift from the Seven."

Bowing politely and leaving, Zhang Cheng disappeared into the darkness.

But looking out the window, Eddard discovered that the giant shadow cat Laifu was staring at him with a pair of emerald eyes, as if it would pounce at any moment.

But under a whistle, Laifu slowly merged into the darkness and disappeared without a trace.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 645 =====