"My lord followed that ship and was captured by a Dragon Tiger Demon from the Ten Thousand Mountains, who took him into a teleportation passage leading directly to the Ten Thousand Mountains, thousands of miles away. How could we sense him?"
"However, the lord should have found an opportunity to escape halfway; otherwise, if he were truly caught by that Demon elder, I fear... Anyway, the lord is currently well alive; it’s just uncertain where he ended up!"
The Heavenly Dog speculated, as it was following the lord on the battlefield at the time. By the sound of it, it seemed that the legendary grave guardian, the Old Demon of the Holy Mountain, took action. If the lord and those Mushashu were caught, they would surely face certain death.
Lian Nichang was right. If Chen Yuan died, as a Contracted Demon forced into an "unequal" contract, it would also be doomed, hence this inference.
Yun Tiansheng nodded slightly after listening to the Heavenly Dog’s analysis, feeling a little more at ease in his heart,
"However, you should be aware of the situation in the south now. If the lord fell outside the Ten Thousand Mountains, with his Divine Skills, there would naturally be no problem. But if he landed inside the Ten Thousand Mountains, it would be hard to say."
Yun Tiansheng and Lian Nichang’s expressions changed subtly.
Indeed, there is this possibility.
This requires a plan.
"Please, Military Officer Lian, accompany me into the city to discuss our strategy!" Yun Tiansheng’s expression was solemn. He was only crudely digesting this sudden news at the moment, with many details of the matter still unclear. The safety of the lord is of utmost importance and cannot be taken lightly.
"I came because of my brother’s matter!" Lian Nichang’s gaze was determined. The incident happened suddenly, and the whereabouts of her brother and others were unknown, leaving the affairs of Qingshan County behind. Originally, in her capacity as a Mountain Patrol Military Officer of Qingshan County, she was not qualified to take over, nor did she have the authority to mobilize the Three Passes Prefecture Soldiers. Fortunately, her brother’s actions always had a backup plan, leaving several Contracted Demons to lead the soldiers, and the Heavenly Dog knew the relationships involved.
As a result, she was compelled by circumstances to lead over a thousand cavalry to escort these immensely valuable Demon Blood and Flesh back to Jingguan City to inform her brother’s subordinates to devise a strategy. The remaining deployed Three Passes Prefecture Soldiers were stationed outside Qingshan County, while some affairs of Qingshan County were looked after by Fang Qingzhu, and she informed Colonel Xiang Qingtian while passing through White Emperor City on the way.
After speaking, she prepared to have the Iron Cavalry behind her cover these demon corpses again.
After all, such a vast amount of Heavenly Gate Blood and Flesh would undoubtedly be startling, and with her brother absent, it might attract unwanted attention.
At this time, Yun Tiansheng stopped her, a gleam in his eyes,
"No need to cover them, just enter the city !"
"Why?" Lian Nichang frowned and asked.
"I understand what Military Officer Lian is concerned about. With the General not here, so much Demon Blood and Flesh is of immeasurable value, capable even of cultivating numerous Heavenly Pass’s Powerful Men in a short time. But there is a saying that ’Riches not displayed are like wearing silk at night,’ though it may not be entirely fitting here. Jingguan City is currently a mix of fish and dragons, with undercurrents surging; some people are always restless. At such times, one must be even more ostentatious!"
"After the Battle of Tianxiong Pass, many in the city only heard rumors, while some were secretly stirring trouble from hiding places, claiming the General openly resisted the Court’s army at Tianxiong Pass, intending to rebel. They said his participation in the Demon Battlefield was just a show to win people’s hearts, intending to coerce the people of Shu to fulfill his ambition, which the Court will eventually settle, aiming to undermine our Ninth Mountain’s foundation."
Yun Tiansheng’s eyes glinted with coldness,
"Hmph, it’s a pity they can’t succeed!"
"Let these Demons’ fates inform them!"
"Even if the General’s not here, would they dare act?"
Yun Tiansheng’s gaze was commanding and disdainful, showing no fear.
This was a spirit cultivated from following the General!
Lian Nichang’s gaze trembled; the soldiers led by her brother were indeed extraordinary.
She hesitated for a moment, then nodded.
"Then I will follow the Piaoqi General’s lead!"
Yun Tiansheng immediately turned his horse around, slapped his thighs against the horse’s belly, and immediately ordered, "Into the city!"
Subsequently, the horses galloped out.
Lian Nichang whipped her reins, her red dress with a sword on her back, and the chestnut horse beneath her turning into a red streak of light, keeping pace, kicking up snow, and sending dust spiraling with her graceful demeanor.
Following closely was a thunderous rumble.
The Ninth Mountain Troops and over a thousand Three Passes Prefecture Soldiers followed, escorting the miles-long demon corpses in a grand procession.
At noon, in the Northern City, in a bustling pleasure district, there were singing houses with tavern music playing, fires cooking oil.
In a flourishing scene of bustling cheer, a cry sounded in a room of a lively singing house.
"Mr. Mei, this humble girl only performs, not drinks, please don’t."
At this moment, with a "bang," a woman’s scream and the sound of a cup shattering could be heard.
In a room filled with elegant décor and fragrant warmth, five young men sat gathered around a round table.
At that moment, a young woman, dressed in pink palace clothing and with cinnabar on her forehead, was sprawled on the ground, clutching her flushed face and sobbing with a bruised lip. Beside her, a shattered celadon cup, spilling liquor, lay to her left, while a fallen pipa lay to her right.
Her gaze fell upon a young man dressed in a light green plum-blossom robe, his gaze gloomy while sitting at the table, exuding a violent aura.
Behind the woman, several frightened young women holding zithers and flutes did not dare assist their fellow sister.
"Get out, and don’t appear here again!"
Mr. Mei, his voice somber and filled with suppressed anger.
As she heard this, the woman appeared struck by lightning. Her tear-streaked delicate face turned pale as she hurried to her feet.
She didn’t know how the usually gentle and charming Mr. Mei had changed so, but she knew if she offended him, it could mean her death.