The news that Lin Yi wanted to meet was immediately communicated to the other party.
When Aguna heard the news, he also fell into a contemplation.
He was wondering whether or not he should go, and if he did go, whether he could return.
However, after pondering for a long time, he decided to attend the banquet because whether he could sit on the Khan’s throne really depended on what the other party said.
As such, the next second after receiving the message, a group of Hu soldiers marched mightily towards Hangu Pass.
However, these Hu soldiers were not carrying swords, spears, or bows and arrows. Instead, they were pushing carts of goods.
These goods were evidently very heavy, leaving two deep tracks on the road.
Thus, these carts were placed at the bottom of the city wall outside Hangu Pass, arrayed in a long, unbroken line.
Aguna also came out, and after the defending soldiers lowered the basket, he stepped right in and was directly lifted to the top of the city wall.
At this moment, each surrounding soldier was holding firearms,
and this was the first time Aguna observed these strange-shaped devices up close.
He couldn’t understand how these stick-like things could have caused their repeated defeats.
What exactly is this treasure?
However, with so many people surrounding him, he didn’t dare to act too rashly, fearing that his actions might provoke the other side and result in his death.
If he really were to be killed by these soldiers, he truly wouldn’t have a place to reason his case.
In this way, Aguna was led by the Shadow Guard all the way to the City Lord Mansion,
Of course, upon entering the City Lord Mansion, it was inevitable to search him, and after confirming that he carried no dangerous items, he was allowed to pass.
Finally, in the main hall of the City Lord Mansion, Aguna met for the first time the general who had defeated their forces.
This General was wearing an imposing Flying Fish Uniform.
But his face was very youthful, and also very handsome.
Aguna really couldn’t understand how such a young general managed to drive back his army of 300,000 in a series of defeats.
This was indeed a case of a hero emerging from youth.
"Aguna pays respects to the General."
Upon seeing Lin Yi, the barbarian immediately placed one hand across his chest and performed a Hu salute to Lin.
This was already a very high-level gesture of protocol, a salute Aguna would perform only when meeting their Khan.
This was enough to show his great respect and fear for Lin Yi, for these barbarians have always revered the strong.
Exactly the kind of unbeatable powerhouse they envisioned in their minds.
Especially after he came in, seeing the soldiers’ high-spirited will to fight and the excitement in their eyes.
That feeling was even more profoundly shocking to him.
What kind of general could lead such formidable soldiers?
The current Lin Yi had indeed brought him great shock and disbelief.
"Heh, Aguna, the leader, right? Please, have a seat, make yourself at home."
While saying this, Lin Yi did not forget to pour two cups of tea, handing one to Aguna and then sitting down to drink his own.
Seeing that Lin Yi also drank a cup, Aguna did not have the slightest doubt and lifted his tea, also drinking it in one gulp.
After drinking, he smacked his lips and thanked Lin Yi.
But who would have thought, upon observing the situation, Lin Yi simply chuckled and the words he uttered instantly made Aguna break out in a cold sweat.
"Haha, General, how does this tea taste? Aguna, take your time and feel it, does your body feel any discomfort after drinking the tea?"
These words scared Aguna out of his wits.
Discomfort in his body? What does it mean? Could there be something wrong with the tea?
But that shouldn’t be possible; he clearly saw the other party also drinking a cup.
If the tea truly had an issue, why would the other party dare to drink it?
Moreover, there was another point: now that he had come here, if the other party wanted to do something to him, they could have simply taken action, so why bother putting something in the tea?
Isn’t that superfluous?
However, as he slowly became aware of the condition of his body, he was instantly shocked.
It seemed like his hands had lost much of their strength, and there was a faint pain in his lower abdomen.
At this, he instantly panicked, his gaze becoming anxious and fixated on Lin Yi.
"General, what have you done to me? I have already shown my submission to the General, I don’t know why you still need to act against me."
Hearing this, Lin Yi waved his hand, signaling for him to calm down, then reached into his chest and pulled out a small medicine pill and threw it toward him.
Aguna hurriedly reached out to catch it in a fluster.
When he saw that it was a medicine pill in his hand, he immediately frowned, uncertain of what this all meant.
"Haha, no other meaning intended. It’s just that I do not trust General Aguna enough yet.
Rest assured, once you take this medicine pill, that feeling of discomfort will immediately disappear."
After this statement, Aguna immediately cast his eyes on the medicine pill in his hand, hesitating for a moment. He was unsure whether to swallow the pill and was also unsure if the pill was poisoned.
Seeing his reaction, Lin Yi continued with a chuckle, explaining:
"Haha, it seems General Aguna is still somewhat hesitant.
In that case, let me explain.
I added Half-step Insane to this cup of tea just now.
You might be suspicious, since I just drank the tea as well, right?
Now observe the secret of this teapot."
After saying this, Lin Yi opened the teapot and showed the interior to Aguna.
He released half of the tea, then demonstrated the peculiar feature of the pot.
After fully comprehending the pot’s exceptional function, the complexion on Aguna’s face immediately turned pale.
Indeed, what he held in his hand was none other than the Nine-Curves Mandarinfish Pot.
"Now you believe what I’ve said, right? As for the Half-step Insane, Chief Aguna doesn’t need to worry too much.
Although it’s extremely toxic, it doesn’t take effect immediately.
It ensures that you won’t die unexpectedly within half a year.
As long as you consume the antidote within half a year, one pill will let you continue for another half year."