After entering the Secret Realm, the path was clear all the way.
Soon they entered Northern City, and then headed straight to General Ye Wudi’s command hall.
Ye Wudi was surprised to see Xiao Zhan, "Why are you here?"
Then he frowned, realizing something, "Did something happen in the Secret Realm?"
"Sort of, but just a minor issue, already resolved by me." Xiao Zhan didn’t want Ye Wudi to worry too much.
Ye Wudi hummed, not asking for details; if Xiao Zhan said it was a minor issue, then it must be.
"Only the two of you came back?"
"What’s the purpose of your return?"
Xiao Zhan said, "We need some resources for constructing defensive lines, to take some back with us and also to check out the situation here."
"Help yourself to the supplies, and head back as soon as you’re done, the military can’t afford a day without its General."
Xiao Zhan nodded, hesitated for two seconds, then said, "On my way here, I saw tens of thousands of Demon Beasts, including a Seventh Grade Demon Beast and four Sixth Grade Demon Beasts that didn’t strike; this Monster Wave won’t be easy to deal with."
"It won’t be, this wave is fiercer than any I’ve encountered before." Ye Wudi sighed.
Seventh Grade Demon Beast.
Such a creature had only appeared once before when his elder brother was around. After so long, this was the second occurrence.
"Can we hold the line?" asked Xiao Zhan.
When he arrived, he passed through the logistics hospital and saw many wounded in it. The beds were full, and many wounded lay outside, untended.
"We must hold it, it is our mission." Ye Wudi’s worried face revealed a hint of resolve once again.
Then he turned to look at Xiao Zhan, "Alright, this isn’t your battlefield. You should worry about the matters in the Secret Realm, get your stuff and head back quickly."
"As soon as I settle the Secret Realm, I’ll come to help," Xiao Zhan firmly stated.
"Help?" Ye Wudi chuckled lightly, "You’re underestimating me a bit. After all, I’m a Seventh Grade Sovereign, capable of commanding a front on my own, I don’t need the help of a Fifth Grade like you."
Saying this, his gaze lingered on Xiao Zhan for a second, "Even though you’re an extraordinary Fifth Grade."
"Alright then, I’ll go get the supplies."
Xiao Zhan did not insist further.
He knew it was no use talking; Ye Wudi would never allow him to help, he would just show up when the time comes.
Having stepped out, at this moment, suddenly a soldier came to report.
"General, the medical and support teams sent from above have arrived."
"I didn’t ask them to send anyone, did I?" Ye Wudi showed confusion.
"Their team leader said they came voluntarily."
Ye Wudi fell silent; it seemed that the situation here made headquarters take things very seriously.
"I understand. Take care of them first."
"No need to settle us in, the battle is urgent, lives are at stake, let’s get right to the point." Just then, a crisp voice sounded.
Xiao Zhan found the voice somewhat familiar.
It was the Mulan Guild’s President, Su Mulan.
But it was not her presence that surprised him, what was more surprising was the woman next to Su Mulan—was that Jiang Xian’er?
Xiao Zhan never expected to encounter her here.
"Surprised to see me?" Su Mulan approached Xiao Zhan, smiling.
"How did you end up here?"
Su Mulan glanced at Jiang Xian’er next to her, and asked Xiao Zhan with a smirk, "You know her too?"
Her smile was mischievous, obviously feigning ignorance.
Xiao Zhan admitted without hesitation.
He hadn’t thought he’d meet Jiang Xian’er here again in such a way—he thought he would never cross paths with her again in this lifetime.
At this moment, Jiang Xian’er was also watching Xiao Zhan, but her expression didn’t contain much surprise; it seemed she had already known she would encounter Xiao Zhan here.
Still, her gaze towards Ye Youlong was a bit surprised and contemplative.
"Didn’t expect you to have quite a romantic luck, you’ve turned my guild’s vice president, and now another great general I’ve recruited also knows you," Su Mulan said a bit sourly.
"Among the three thousand, I only pick one flower," Xiao Zhan joked along.
However, he really hadn’t expected that Jiang Xian’er would join the Mulan Guild.
An attack-type Artifact Spirit choosing to join the Mulan Guild, was she planning never to form a Contract in this lifetime?
Xiao Zhan didn’t believe she would never form a Contract; after all, she’d used plenty of handy tools before, all just to climb upwards.
"President Su, what brings you to Northern City?" Ye Wudi asked at this time.
Su Mulan, talking to Ye Wudi, became more serious, "Given the current situation across the Federation, the higher-ups take it very seriously, so they’ve instructed our Mulan Guild to support the surrounding regions, aiming to resolve any issues swiftly. Apart from Mulan Guild, other medical guilds, defense guilds, etc., are all participating. I’m more familiar with Northern City, so I came here."
"I see, that’s truly appreciated." Ye Wudi said.
Gratitude showed on his face, but his heart carried some worry.
Even the Federation’s leadership had made such decisions; it seemed this time was indeed different.
"Don’t mention it, it’s our duty," Su Mulan said, then added, "General Ye, please give your orders, Mulan Guild stands at your disposal."
Ye Wudi gestured for her to be less formal, "The Demon Beasts have just retreated, and it will take a while for them to attack again. Rest for now and get familiar with the situation."
She then planned to have Xiao Zhan show them around, but just as she turned, she found that Xiao Zhan and Ye Youlong had already left. Discover more novels at Novᴇl_Fire(.)net
She hurried after them, "Where are you going?"
"We have our own matters to attend to," Xiao Zhan said.
"Where is Liu Xin? Where is she?" Su Mulan asked.
"I don’t mean that. I mean her abilities can be of maximum value in this situation."
"That Seventh Grade Demon Beast hasn’t made a move yet; there’s no need for her to act so soon."
Su Mulan nodded, then said, "You seem to have gotten stronger again."
"Thanks for the compliment."
After speaking, Xiao Zhan was ready to leave, but just as he took a step, he suddenly turned back and asked, "You didn’t come to Northern City just because of Liu Xin, did you?"
"You’re clever indeed; you’re not one bit dull. I came for you."
"Me?" Xiao Zhan pointed to his nose, then held Ye Youlong’s hand and waggled it in front of her, "I’m a married man, you know."
"Get out of here, like I’d be interested in that. I’m here for Jiang Xian’er."