The young Emperor of Xilei was still in the midst of puberty; his voice was high-pitched and lacked even a hint of authority. The captains and lieutenants standing nearby were not the only ones who refused to heed him—even the seasoned Old General Zhu showed him no respect.
However, those who had always been loyal to the royal house were deeply moved. They had finally escaped their fate of being treated as mere target practice for the Southern and Eastern nations under the command of Old General Zhu.
"Your Majesty, and all of you—do you truly wish to stop seeking the antidote?" Old General Zhu challenged, resorting to his usual tactic of threatening them with the poison.
Chapter 374