dmims Chapter 162 Dai Hao still hasn't realized the seriousness of the situation.
Chapter 162 Dai Hao still hasn't realized the seriousness of the situation.
After a day, Ma Xiaotao and her group finally arrived at the border between the Star Luo Empire and the Sun Moon Empire.
The terrain here is undulating, with continuous mountain ranges in the distance.
A chilling atmosphere permeated the air, and even the wind carried a hint of frigidity.
Although there are no large-scale wars on the mainland at present, there are constant frictions in the border areas between the Star Luo Empire and the Sun Moon Empire.
The border between the two countries is like a taut string, ready to snap at any moment.
To guard against the Sun and Moon Empire, Duke Dai Hao of the White Tiger Army has been stationed here with the Western Army Group.
The evil spirit masters that the Shrek Academy's inspection team is tasked with eliminating are located deep within the Mingdou Mountains.
However, before officially "suppressing the bandits," they naturally needed to conserve their energy.
Fortunately, the supervisory group included Dai Yueheng, the eldest son of the White Tiger Duke.
Therefore, they naturally chose to rest in the Star Luo military camp before the battle.
Sure enough, after meeting Dai Yueheng, the group had no trouble getting through.
The guards and patrolling officers all saluted and let Dai Yueheng pass the moment they saw him.
They provided all sorts of delicious food and drinks.
However, Duke Dai Hao of the White Tiger did not appear directly.
I don't know if he was too busy with official duties or if he simply didn't think these people were worth showing up to.
Inside the tent, beside the dining table.
No one bothered to speak; they simply wolfed down their food.
They looked just like a group of refugees who hadn't eaten for three days and three nights.
It wasn't that the food in the military camp was particularly delicious; it was simply that they hadn't had anything good to eat along the way.
They ate in the open, ate dry rations, and drank cold water; their mouths had long since become tasteless.
However, Dai Yueheng did not touch his chopsticks. He looked at Dures, who was about to walk out, and called out, "Uncle Du, is my father in the army?"
Durex turned around with a gentle smile on his face.
He was a middle-aged man with a resolute face and a calm demeanor; one could tell at a glance that he was a veteran who had been through many battles.
"The Duke is currently with the army," he nodded, "and should have just finished his meeting. Would the eldest son like to see him?"
Dai Yueheng nodded, then stood up and walked out of the military camp with Durex.
With Durex leading the way, Dai Yueheng soon arrived at the commander's tent in the center of the military camp.
This command tent was much larger than the surrounding tents, and it was quite impressive.
Two guards stood outside the tent. When they saw Dai Yueheng, they simply bowed silently and did not stop him.
Dai Yueheng took a deep breath and reached out to lift the curtain.
The tent was brightly lit and simply furnished.
A huge sand table occupied most of the space, marking every part of the border terrain.
Behind the sand table hangs a military map, densely covered with various markings.
A tall figure stood facing the sand table, hands behind his back.
Although he had not seen his father for a long time, Dai Yueheng recognized the person in front of him at a glance as Duke Dai Hao of the White Tiger.
Dai Hao turned around, his resolute face still calm, showing no emotion whatsoever.
Upon seeing Dai Yueheng, a glint flashed in his eyes, but he did not show any surprise on his face.
Then he spoke.
"I'll do my best in this competition, and I'll be back in Xingluo City to watch the finals."
Dai Yueheng did not reply. He simply looked at his father quietly, scrutinizing his face as if trying to discern something from it.
But he was very disappointed.
There was nothing on that face.
Dai Yueheng hesitated for a moment before asking, "Has Father received any letters from home recently?"
Dai Hao shook his head, his brows furrowing slightly as he looked at his son's hesitant expression, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes.
Then, his voice carried a hint of displeasure: "A real man should just say what he wants to say. What kind of behavior is this, all this beating around the bush?"
Upon hearing this, Dai Yueheng's heart sank.
He was now almost certain that his father knew nothing at all.
He had no idea what his mother had done behind his back.
Little did he know, his own backyard was about to catch fire!
Dai Yueheng took a deep breath.
He knew that what he was about to say might enrage his father, but he had to say it.
"Father," his voice was low and earnest, "do you still remember Dai Yuhao?"
Dai Hao's eyes flickered, and his brows furrowed slightly, clearly as he tried to recall.
However, no answer was given for a long time.
His resolute face was filled with bewilderment.
Dai Yueheng sighed inwardly.
He doesn't even remember his own son, and he feels that he is not a good father.
He spoke up, reminding him, "This Dai Yuhao, speaking of which, is my... third brother."
Upon hearing this, Dai Hao paused for a moment, a thoughtful look flashing across his face, before he seemed to remember something.
"Why did you suddenly bring him up?"
His tone was casual, as if the person was insignificant.
After considering his words for a moment, Dai Yueheng slowly said, "He... is also at Shrek Academy now."
After considering his words for a moment, Dai Yueheng slowly said, "He... is also at Shrek Academy now."
"He is very talented and highly valued by the academy."
Upon hearing this, Dai Hao actually laughed.
There was a hint of pride in that smile.
His voice was full of satisfaction: "If you can give him such a high evaluation, it seems that his talent is indeed remarkable. He is worthy of the bloodline of my Dai family."
Hearing the proud tone in Dai Hao's mouth, Dai Yueheng couldn't feel happy.
He knew that his father had not yet realized the seriousness of the situation.
He gritted his teeth and said, "But... he doesn't have the surname Dai anymore!"
Upon hearing this, Dai Hao's expression froze instantly!
A look of disbelief flashed in those eyes.
Immediately, his eyes widened, and he abruptly turned to look at his eldest son.
That gaze was as sharp as a knife.
"What do you mean?"
Dai Yueheng opened his mouth and said with difficulty, "When he was six years old, he ran away from home with his mother."
"He has now changed his name to Huo Yuhao."
Dai Hao's face darkened, and the blurry figure of Huo Yun'er appeared in his mind.
She was a pretty maid with a gentle face and soft eyes.
He remembered that she was just an ordinary person with a rather gentle personality.
But it seems that this very woman has raised an ungrateful child.
This made Dai Hao's face turn very ugly.
His voice was low and deep, carrying a hint of suppressed anger: "I'm away leading troops most of the year, so everything at home is handled by your mother."
"Is this how she manages the household? She can't even keep an eye on a mother and child?!"
Dai Yueheng felt a pang of anxiety, realizing that this was indeed all his mother's fault.
But how do I start the conversation?
He paused for a while before continuing, "It was indeed my mother's mistake. She didn't care enough about that mother and son, and Hua Bin often bullied them when they were young..."
Next, Dai Yueheng recounted everything he knew.
From how Dai Huabin bullied Huo Yuhao and his mother, to how the Duchess treated them coldly, to how the mother and son were forced to run away from home...
He told the truth about everything, one thing at a time.
However, since his biological mother was involved, his words were somewhat vague and reserved.
But Dai Hao could naturally understand the meaning behind it, and his eyes were filled with complex emotions.
He led troops in the field, guarded the frontier, and devoted himself to his duties, ensuring that the Sun Moon Empire did not cross the Mingdou Mountains even once.
But I never expected my own home to be in such a mess!
After a long silence.
Dai Hao glanced at Dai Yueheng, his voice low and menacing: "I know about this."
"I'll handle it when I get back to Xingluo."