"General Zhang, leave the rest to us. Fall back and regroup," Tongtian said to Zhang Qiling. Without giving Zhang Qiling a chance to retort, a look of excitement crossed his face as he brandished his sword and charged straight at Heijia.
Feeling that he had been slighted, Zhang Qiling was about to speak when Laozi gave a helpless shake of his head, turned to Zhang Qiling—who was currently organizing his troops for another engagement—and said, "Do not take offense, General Zhang. Your losses are heavy, and our general's intention is merely to preserve your remaining strength."
Out in the open, Laozi did nothing to reveal his relationship with Tongtian, choosing instead to provide cover for him.
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