Instead he had to hold back the tears that threatened to fall off at any moment.
Even if he knew that the future Yun Shu held was bleak now, he still hoped for it to not come true.
He can’t hold Yun Shu back just for his own selfish reasons, because he was a man who should soar higher in the sky.
At this moment, the only thing he could do was to pray for his safe return. And live safely so as not to worry him about anything.
’Ah! Look at me, I’m already missing him so much even though he still hasn’t left yet.’ Bai Yunxian smiled bitterly as he clenched his fists, digging his nails into his palm.
So what if he lived through countless lives? In the end, he was still a useless man who couldn’t even protect the people he loved.
From the far forefront, Yun Shu took a last glance at Bai Yunxian who was standing over the city gates before taking a deep breath and turning her head away from him.
’If I keep looking back, I won’t be able to hold myself back.’
Zhu Zhengting and Yun Si were also present as the two commanders for different troops.
As it was planned, the troops of one million soldiers and Cavalry started to move towards the battlefields of the South.
’It’s my first time coming to a battlefield for real.’ Yun Shu’s heart was thumping loudly as if it would come out of her chest, both in fear and excitement.
Before, in her world, Yun Shu was used to being a game addict who played all sorts of games.
From Plant vs Zombie to War Zone RPG, she was literally an expert in those fields, and all-rounder with all sorts of weapons used for wars.
However, the thrill was a little different when it came to real life battle, because it’s a zone where she has to fight with her life on the line.
Somehow, Yun Shu didn’t feel too off about this situation, perhaps it’s because her body was used to these kinds of situations. Or because her mind went through many bloody experiences that she faced for the past few times.
’The quicker I destroy everything, the quicker I can return to his side.’ As if Yun Shu could see the red silhouette floating before her eyes hazily, she closed her eyes and opened again to get rid of false illusions with determination.
"Well then, should I start?" Yun Shu encouraged herself as she saw the sea of little ant-like black dots coming forward, slowly getting closer as they were turning big.
It was the opposite troop coming from the Empire, the ones that she needed to finish off.
"Host, no need to worry. You are not alone anymore."
Suddenly, the voice rang inside her head startled Yun Shu, at the same time, bringing joy.
"Chen Yi?! Are you back, my dear system?!" Yun Shu felt like crying as she was surprised to see the new version of the system.
This time, he was in full upgrade, even Chen Yi wore armors like Yun Shu, as if inspiring her to fight.
"Long time no see, host. Though it’s not a time for exchanging pleasantries. I shall assist you to make sure of the win!"
"Alright! Let’s go!" Yun Shu felt a new found inspiration boiling her blood in every veins, as the sound of horn broke the bright sky of the Empire.
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"Just sitting there all day and night with those scrolls won’t do any good for him, who is fighting the enemies out there day and night." Chi Yan shrugged his shoulders, pretending not to care.
Bang!
The window over his head opened with a loud sound as Bai Yunxian’s face could be seen, haggard and sleep deprived, yet annoyed to death by a certain someone’s nagging.
"Can you stop buzzing in my ears like some annoying flies?"
Bai Yunxian’s loud screaming almost broke Chi Yans ear membrane, causing bleeding from both of them.
’He is surprisingly energetic for someone who seemed like a half- alive zombie after Yun Shu left for war. Sighhh... What a troublesome little fella.’
"Why are you screaming at me? I didn’t do anything just now. But do you really think you can accomplish anything by acting like this?" Chi Yan said as he looked up at Bai Yunxian, provoking him intentionally.
"What do you want?" Bai Yunxian wanted to strangle this sly fox to death, but restrained himself as he narrowed his eyes, staring at him.
There wasn’t much strength left in him after not eating or sleeping properly for almost a week.
This whole week, he spent most of the time handling the scrolls, treating the soldiers who came from the rear guards and praying, kowtowing for Yun Shu’s safety.
Because they couldn’t give him any news of how Yun Shu was faring.
"I mean what I say. If you really want to become his strength, do you think a miracle will happen if you starve yourself to death for a few days?" There was a look of disdain in Chi Yan’s eyes, which made Bai Yunxian feel startled, nothing came out of his mouth in response.
"Hey, you sly old fox! Don’t bully my master!" The pig came out of the space as he defended Bai Yunxian, but he was frightened after locking eyes with Chi Yan, who seemed cold as ice.
"What should I do then? I... don’t have anything in my powers that can help him." His hands clenched into fists as he lowered his head, there was really nothing worth that he could show off and help Yun Shu with.
"I can sense faint Qi coming from you, aren’t you a starter Cultivator?" Chi Yan said casually.
"Yes." There was no life in Bai Yunxian’s words.
"!!!"
A sword suddenly flew towards Bai Yunxian’s direction without knowing the source, but his reflex was fast as he avoided at the right time, taking a hold of the healt as he was confused.