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From afar, seeing Tuoba Fei's horse carriage arrive, Sandstorm and the rest dismounted. He led the group of soldiers and generals to kneel down on both sides of the road, waiting for Tuoba Fei's arrival.

Tuoba Fei's carriage stopped in front of Sandstorm and the others. The door opened and Tuoba Fei leaned against the back of the carriage as he coldly looked at both sides of the road.

"Greetings, Your Highness."

Everyone kowtowed deeply, prostrating themselves on the ground.

"Sandstorm, come here."

The sandstorm hurriedly got up and bowed in front of the carriage. Then, he lifted up his clothes and knelt down. "Greetings, Your Highness. Please give me your instructions."

"You've done very well these past few years."

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. This general does not dare to accept the credit. May Your Highness transfer me to the Xiao Mountains Pass."

"Let's go."

The group of people walked in a zigzag, and they quickly entered the Xiao Shan Pass.

The sandstorm had surrendered to Tuoba Fei many years ago. After being captured alive by Tuoba Fei, it was not demoted to being a slave, but rather nurtured him as an external force, allowing him to roam freely within the Western Regions.

The strength that Sandstorm had today was also the result of Tuoba Fei supporting him from behind. It could be said that the famous name of Sandstorm Bandits was something Tuoba Fei had single-handedly instigated.

He had never experienced the worries of the other bandits or raiders. He was short of manpower, but lacked military discipline and training. He had also received generals from the Great Moon Branch who trained his subordinates.

But money, lack of food, lack of horses, lack of...

He never seemed to lack anything until he became a well-known bandit in the Western Regions and Central Plains. He came and went like the wind, his movements were erratic, and no one had ever restricted him from doing anything except for a few orders from Prince Xian of the Left.

He understood that there was a prerequisite behind all of this. He was absolutely loyal to King Xian of the Great Moon. He was just a slave who had been pardoned. His master was Tuoba Fei.

"Greetings, Your Highness."

Once again, the sandstorm respectfully and reverently knelt in front of Tuoba Fei and kowtowed to him. In the manor of the protector general of the Mountain Mountain Pass, the entire hall was filled with sandstorms and leaders, as well as the generals of the Great Moon Branch.

"Get up."

Tuoba Fei smiled gently. He was in a good mood. Things were going smoothly in the northern border, and Lou Lan's surrender had made him even happier.

He had never worried about being unable to control the Xiao Mountain Pass. No one would have thought that he was the subordinate of the bandit's sandstorm.

"Is the sandstorm willing to continue being a bandit in the north, or is it willing to return to me?"

"I will follow your orders, Your Highness."

The sandstorm lowered its head and respectfully stood beside Tuoba Fei. Everything was done according to the master's orders. Although he was not a slave, this was done by the master. In his heart, Tuoba Fei was still his master.

"With your personality, are you still unwilling to be restricted?"

The sandstorm hurriedly kneeled down, "Master, the sandstorm doesn't dare to have such thoughts. We will do everything according to Master's instructions. We don't dare to disobey him in the slightest."

"Get up. Send someone to contact Qin Tianxiong and have him meet me."

"Master, did you ask Qin Tianxiong to come here to meet the King?"

"Sandstorm, do you think he would dare to come?"

A hint of contemplation appeared in Tuoba Fei's eyes. That young man who was willing to do such a thing for Yue Chanjuan, did he have the guts to meet him alone at Xiao Shan's mountain pass?

"This lowly general doesn't know."

Sandstorm shrugged and smiled, "Maybe he will suggest that we invite His Highness to his army."

"Oh, do you think This King should go?"

"Who is the prince and what is his status? If he dares to say something like that, I will wring his head off."

"Qin Tianxiong's brain is not good to be twisted. Just send someone to spread the news; this duke would like to know what his intentions are."

"Yes, this lowly general obeys."

"Sandstorm, I'll leave Xiao Shan Pass to you. Is it possible to defend it?"

"This …"

The sandstorm hesitated for a moment, then bowed and said, "Your Highness, you should also know that my strength is always in the cavalry's speed, so I do not have much experience in defending a city. It's best if we request the prince to send someone else to guard this place, so as to not delay the prince's plans. "

Tuoba Fei slightly nodded. He was satisfied with Sandstorm's attitude. In front of him, this person was still extremely respectful and had a clear understanding of himself.

In the past, he nurtured a few groups of bandits and bandits, and not just sandstorms. However, in the end, only a few people who had followed him to this day, had truly changed. Among them sandstorms were the most powerful.

It wasn't that he was biased, but during this long process, because some people were too free, they began to have different thoughts. Without exception, those people had their bones buried outside the barrier.

He had never been a merciful person. When dealing with enemies and those who dared to go against him, his lightning-fast methods and his iron hand would make those people regret having any ill intentions.

Without a doubt, the sandstorm was smart enough to know what to do, so it won his trust and became the leader of the greatest bandits. However, there were also some of his trusted aides who were watching the movements of the sandstorm.

"Alright, that's it then."

After Tuoba Fei said that, he stood up and entered the rear hall to rest.

Only when Tuoba Fei's figure disappeared, did they finally stand up.

As he watched Tuoba Fei's disappearing figure, the sandstorm was filled with emotions. If he had been disloyal to his master, he wouldn't have the status and strength he had today.

He understood very clearly that today was the day his master bestowed upon him and exempted him from being a slave. In the future, he would be Tuoba Fei's subordinate and branch official. With this identity, what else did he have to be dissatisfied with?

"Reporting to Your Highness, the Great Concubine sent a secret letter."

Sandstorm took off the secret letter from the gyrfalcon and handed both hands over to Tuoba Fei. He had rarely seen Tuoba Fei and served him, so for the past few days, he had been following Tuoba Fei respectfully by his side, waiting for orders at any time.

A gentle smile appeared on his face. Sandstorm hurriedly said carefully, "My prince, this general once promised to give you a good horse, but I haven't given it to you yet."

"This debt of yours has been owed for a long time. Now that the Big Dipper Clan already has a little prince, I'll punish you with interest and gifts to send over together."

"Sending it to the great Wen is not something that can be done in a short period of time."

"The Da Wei family is just outside the Jade Gate Pass. You and Zhong Ao Shuang can contact each other."

"The Great Concubine Clan came to the Jade Gate?"

Tuoba Fei didn't answer, but Sandstorm quickly lowered his head, "Your Highness, this general has already asked Qin Tianxiong. He hasn't answered yet."

"The Great Concubine clan is travelling in secret. This matter cannot be leaked out."

"Yes, this lowly general understands."

"What news from the Sword Tower?"

"The great kang sent out their troops to defeat Lou Lan. Lou Lan's troops have already been defeated and retreated from the Sword Tower's camp."

"The great kang has finally sent out their troops. Chan Juan, it looks like the great kang isn't easy to deal with. The great kang's emperor can no longer tolerate it!"