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At Happy Sheep Hot Pot Restaurant, the wind chimes on the eaves clanged.
The massive warship of Qingyuan Sect, Elder Qian's precious treasure, a behemoth that consumed two xuan crystals every time it was activated, hovered at the entrance of the hot pot restaurant.
"What's wrong? Why is Qingyuan Sect making such a fuss? Is there going to be a war?"
"You still don't know? A Disaster Beast tide has occurred in Southern Wasteland, but Zhennan King has to return to Dijin for a report, so he can't be in charge of Nanguan (Southern Pass). I'm also preparing to move my whole family to Yunzhou."
"That's right, I wonder if Happy Sheep Hot Pot Restaurant will open a branch in Yunzhou..."
The few diners present were discussing.
The news that Nanguan (Southern Pass) was about to fall had, imperceptibly, reached the Eastern Wasteland Region, and even ordinary people had heard about it.
"Have you all finally made up your minds?"
Mei Yun stood up and greeted Xue Jing, who had descended from the warship.
"Yes, we plan to go to Southern Wasteland. Even if there's a slight chance, we must bring those two little ones back. We need to see them alive, or at least their bodies if they're dead."
Xue Jing said with a solemn expression.
This was the result of the Elders' collective discussion.
Mei Yun was a little surprised, but after a moment of silence, as if she thought of what the former Mistress had done, she felt it was not incomprehensible.
If Chu Long's life or death was unknown, she would do the same.
"Where is Xiao Jiang?" Xue Jing asked.
"She's still sleeping."
Mei Yun noticed that Jiang Chulong seemed to get stronger every time she woke up from a dream.
She guessed that it was probably the work of that expert who could impart Dao in dreams; she knew nothing else.
"This is also a foolish child."
Xue Jing sighed and took out a box from his Pregnant, which contained a Medicinal Pill.
"Thank you, you all... please be careful."
Mei Yun hesitated to speak.
This Medicinal Pill was refined primarily from Dream Epiphyllum, and it could make the user fall into a deep sleep. Not only was it harmless to the body, but it also had the effect of strengthening the Yi Soul.
This was something Mei Yun had asked Xue Jing to refine.
Jiang Chulong had been unwilling to leave, and Mei Yun, in desperation, had to resort to this last measure.
"Even if she wakes up and resents me, hates me for a lifetime, I still have to take her away..."
She was just thinking this.
Suddenly, there was a pattering sound of footsteps from behind. Jiang Chulong walked briskly, her face slightly flushed, seemingly very joyful. She had been worried for many days, and it had been a long time since such an expression had appeared on her face.
"Aunt Mei, Aunt Mei!"
"What's wrong? Have a sip of water first before you speak."
Mei Yun calmly put the Medicinal Pill into the teapot.
She poured a cup of water for Jiang Chulong, who took two perfunctory sips, her eyes sparkling as she said:
"Li Dage is fine, Qingmu City is fine, and Southern Wasteland is fine!"
She was so excited that she didn't even stammer.
As her words fell, everyone was stunned.
Fine?
How did she know?
And with Zhennan King not even there, how could Southern Wasteland be safe and sound?
They didn't even know if the war there was over yet.
"How do you know?"
"Master told me."
Jiang Chulong blinked and yawned.
Strange, hadn't she just woken up? Why were the sleep bugs coming for her again?
"The city was... was defended by Li Dage..."
She forced herself to finish this sentence, her eyelids already starting to droop.
Everyone exchanged glances, suspecting that Jiang Chulong hadn't woken up properly and had been thinking about it day and night, thus having a beautiful dream.
According to the information they possessed, it was unknown whether Qingmu City could hold out until their arrival without falling.
Li Mo and Ying Bing were indeed unlike anyone they had ever seen, impossible to describe as merely Genius.
But their Realm was still low after all.
Not to mention Guan Shen Realm, even Inner Scenery and Outer Scenery seemed insignificant on the battlefield.
"What else did [N O V E L I G H T] your Master say?"
Mei Yun suddenly felt some regret; she had been too eager to give the Dream Epiphyllum Medicinal Pill to Jiang Chulong.
She knew that Jiang Chulong was practicing cultivation every night with the expert in her dreams.
Possessing such unfathomable means, what he said was probably not baseless.
Just at this moment.
Xiao Qin ran from a distance and shouted:
"The Qianlong Ranking has been released!"
.........
Yunzhou.
Inside the restaurant by Fish Dragon Lake.
At this time, both inside and outside the restaurant were guarded by fierce personal guards, making it impossible for ordinary people to enter.
Zhennan King Zhong Qin, dressed in simple cloth clothes with graying temples, was looking at the bustling Fish Dragon Lake. Without turning his head, he said to the person behind him:
"Elder Xu, it's been a long time."
"There's a war in Southern Wasteland, yet Zhennan King is in no hurry. Aren't you supposed to return to Dijin for a report? How do you have time to come and watch the ranking?"
Before the white-haired youth could speak, Elder Zeng, who loved reading, frowned and said with displeasure.
"Whether I go to Dijin for a report is not important; that I'm not in Southern Wasteland is what's important."
Zhennan King Zhong Qin said softly.
Elder Xu narrowed his eyes: "King Zhong, are you perhaps remembering past favors and trying to persuade us to leave Yunzhou?"
"I will persuade you, eventually."
Zhong Qin's voice was devoid of emotion. freewёbn૦νeɭ.com
"I hate riddles the most," Elder Zeng grumbled.
The imperial family was heartless. Their Hengyun Sword City was once the place where the Martial Emperor studied, but now the Holy Land of the Sword Dao was Tianshan Sword Manor.
At this moment, the captain of the personal guards came up to the restaurant and cupped his fists, saying:
"Your Majesty, Little Marquis has caught up and says he wants to see you."
"That fast?"
Zhong Qin raised an eyebrow, then nodded.
A moment later, the captain of the personal guards led Zhong Zhenyue up. He was now covered in dust, his face weary, but his tired gaze remained firm.
"Father, don't you know the military situation in Qingmu City?"
"......"
Zhong Qin finally turned around. He had no military demeanor about him, and he was dressed in ordinary cloth clothes, yet he exuded a sense of authority without anger. freewebnσvel.cѳm
His son had revered him as a Heavenly God since childhood.
But now, he was vaguely speaking in a questioning tone.
Zhong Qin was silent for a moment, then asked:
"Then tell me what you know."
"The Great Shang Remnants and various tribes of Southern Wasteland, with an allied army of at least one hundred and twenty thousand, and several high-grade Disaster Beasts, were rallied by the Great Shang National Teacher Han Zhen, to invade Qingmu City."
The two Elders of Hengyun Sword City's faces darkened.
The situation in Southern Wasteland was much, much more severe than they had imagined.
Zhong Qin's eyelids twitched.
He took a deep breath and said:
"I understand. You go down and rest first."
"Father!"
Zhong Zhenyue stared incredulously at Zhong Qin, whom he revered as a Heavenly God.
He wanted to say that there were many comrades in Qingmu City, and Uncle Qu, who had followed his father for decades.
And Li Dage, who was still in the city.
But Zhong Qin had already turned his back.
"The fall of Qingmu City is only a matter of time."
Elder Xu's expression was uncertain:
"Could it be that Your Majesty intends to surrender Nanguan (Southern Pass) as well?"
The military strength of both sides was not vastly different.
However, the soldiers of Qingmu City lacked provisions and their morale was low, while the enemy was clearly well-prepared and determined to win.
"Li Shaoxia and Miss Ying, won't they still be in the city...?"
Elder Zeng muttered to himself.
He involuntarily touched "the overbearing female emperor falls in love with me" in his Pregnant.
He wouldn't have anything to read in the future, would he?!
Just at this moment.
Boom—
On Fish Dragon Lake, the Dragon Gate emitted thousands of auspicious rays, illuminating the clouds.
The new Qianlong Ranking was about to be released.
