Such occurrences were not uncommon in the world, often a means to safeguard one's own security.
Thus, even upon encountering his brother in Huaixi province, Qi didn't find it particularly odd.
However, he hadn't anticipated the extent of his brother's experiences.
It explained the unease he felt under Sun Pu's scrutiny. Yet, Qi couldn't shake off the suspicion that the continued tension stemmed from their failure to reach an agreement. Perhaps he was overthinking it.
"It seems not," Qi retorted impulsively. "So, it was Sun Pu and the Sun family targeting me? Hmph, quite the ambitious lot! The Sun family's reputation is rather mediocre."
What more could be said about the 80,000-strong army that suffered a humiliating defeat in Huaixi province? If Qi were in their shoes, he'd be too mortified to show his face!
Unable to secure victory on the battlefield, they sought solace in redirecting their frustration onto others.
