Step aside, let me take charge!.

Summary

. Chu Yao reflects on Zhu Jie’s subdued state after the successful defense of Yonggu Pass, which has led to a period of peace. She desires Zhu Jie’s genuine submission rather than mere acknowledgment of her authority. The conversation shifts to the rumored decapitation of 30,000 men, which Shen Tang downplays, suggesting secrecy in their operations. Zhu Jie, after a night of heavy drinking, practices his combat skills and learns of Shen Tang’s actions, leading him to acknowledge Shen Tang’s reliability. The chapter also touches on the brutal history between Yonggu Pass and the Ten Crows, emphasizing the need for vengeance. During a memorial for fallen soldiers, Zhu Jie contemplates the hope he sees in Shen Tang, hinting at a potential change in the continent's situation. .

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