Forged military orders

On the top of Yinshu City, the night was as dark as ink, and Yue Anshan found Ren Xuan.

Yue Anshan was amazed. "Old Ren, you're amazing! I mobilized 30,000 men, and despite such a large commotion, His Highness didn't even ask a question. It's been two whole days, and not even a single report has arrived."

Ren Xuan waved his hand and said calmly, "If we send troops to the town, Yanshi will definitely not go there again unless he is stupid. Your Highness will not mind this kind of favor."

Yue Anshan agreed: "Yinshu City is not like those towns at the foot of the mountain. Is Yanshi really so bold as to charge straight in?"

Ren Xuan sighed and looked off into the distance. "Common sense says no. But you can't use common sense to judge a group of lunatics. Look, if they're going to take action, there will be a big move within five days."

Before he finished speaking, Lu Xiyun came towards him and said concisely: "General Ren, Brother Xie invites you to go to the East Gate."

Yue Anshan stared at Lu Xiyun's back as he led the way. He lowered his voice and exclaimed in amazement, "Old Ren, ever since the day before yesterday when you risked forging military orders to mobilize troops, our prince's attitude towards you has truly changed."

Ren Xuan just smiled: "If you want this kind of good thing that will cost you your head, I'll give it to you."

Yue Anshan waved his hands quickly: "No, no, no—"

He lowered his voice and pretended to be deep: "When gods fight, innocent people are affected. For forging military orders, Lu Xiyun may be fine, but you may not be."

Ren Xuan was too lazy to talk nonsense and elbowed him: "Yue Lao San, stop cursing at me, you bastard."

While the two were chatting and laughing, they had already arrived at the east gate of Yinshu City.

Yinshu City, a city of dense silver and iron forging, is the world's leading foundry city.

The city walls are towering and full of traps. Ren Xuan couldn't help but sigh as he watched - if Yanshi really dared to attack the city, it wouldn't be a battle, it would be banging his head against a wall.

Inside the Dongmenzi City, a high platform stands tall and iron chains clang.

On the high platform, a row of Yanshi were tied to the torture rack, their robes were tattered, their hands and feet were pierced by iron chains, and they were tied to the hooks in a miserable manner.

Yanshi has always been arrogant, and it is rare to see him so humble and submissive.

Ren Xuan stepped forward quickly: "City Lord, are you looking for me?"

Xie Lingyan nodded, her tone calm, "General Ren, I heard from Xiyun about the troop deployment."

He sighed, his expression solemn: "Yinshu City is only an isolated city after all. There are tens of thousands of people living below the mountain. Yanshi is killing people wantonly. If it weren't for the general's intervention, there would be no perfect plan."

After saying this, he solemnly clasped his fists and said, "On behalf of hundreds of thousands of people in all directions, I thank you, General."

Ren Xuan was stunned for a moment, and quickly helped Xie Lingyan up, waving his hands repeatedly: "City Lord, you are too kind."

He moved closer and lowered his voice: "Thank you, City Lord. What's the point of thanking me? I'm telling you the truth. This matter is over. If you can quickly let me take Prince Lu back, I will be very grateful."

Unexpectedly, Xie Lingyan saw further than he did and said calmly, "General Ren, this matter is over. If Qin Shu can't accommodate you, Yinshu City will always have a place for you."

Ren Xuan was startled for a moment, then smiled bitterly: "Please don't curse me."

As he was speaking, there was a sudden commotion from below the stage.

Immediately afterwards, an agile figure suddenly broke through the guards' blockade and leaped onto the platform!

The young man jumped onto the platform that was more than ten meters high. His movements were so agile that he didn't seem like a child.

Before Ren Xuan could exclaim "good kung fu", he saw a flash of cold light, and the sharp blade in the young man's hand chopped straight towards the nearest Yanshi.

Yanshi was locked tightly by iron chains, with his hands and feet trapped, making it impossible for him to escape. He could only let out a scream, and blood splattered all over the platform.

Xie Lingyan recognized the boy and frowned slightly: "He is the only surviving child in Qingtong Town."

He sighed softly, his eyes solemn: "Xiyun."

Lu Xiyun understood, moved his body, tapped his toes lightly, and jumped onto the platform in an instant. He grabbed the boy's collar and landed steadily in front of Xie Lingyan.

The boy struggled desperately, snarling through gritted teeth: "Bad guys! Kill them! Kill them all!!"

Xie Lingyan squatted down, holding the boy's shoulders with both hands, and said gently: "They are all bad people, but you are still young. These things - we will do it for you."

The young man was stunned, his eyes red, as if he had finally found some support. He stared blankly at Xie Lingyan, his voice trembling, "City Lord... They killed everyone, the town master, the garrison commander, my father, my brother the miracle doctor... They killed them all..."

Xie Lingyan's eyes trembled slightly, and a barely perceptible emotion flashed across his eyes.

He reached out and gently ruffled the boy's hair, his tone softening: "Follow the City Lord from now on, okay? What's your name?"

The young man was slightly startled, a bewildered look appeared in his eyes, and his lips trembled slightly: "My name is Xiaoyi - no, my name is Ah Huo - no..."

Ren Xuan's eyes darkened slightly, and he sighed, "This child... has absorbed the energy and consciousness of too many people, and can no longer tell who he is."

Xie Lingyan's eyes darkened slightly. "Xiyun, send him back to the main city first. This...is not the place for him."

Lu Xiyun responded and was about to squat down and pick up the boy.

However, the young man looked at Lu Xiyun blankly, and suddenly—a fierce look suddenly appeared in his empty eyes.

A cold light suddenly appeared, and the sharp blade stabbed out in an instant.

Something unexpected happened and Lu Xiyun was caught off guard. The silver blade pierced through his abdomen.

Xie Lingyan's expression suddenly changed: "Xiyun——!"

Lu Xiyun subconsciously used his internal energy to push the young man away, but at the last moment he forcibly removed his Qi, causing his Qi to flow backwards. In severe pain, he suddenly coughed up blood.

The young man was shocked and crashed into the city wall. His eyes were bloodshot, but he struggled and rushed forward again.

Ren Xuan was quick-eyed and quick-handed. He rushed forward to block the young man's sword, then struck him back and knocked him to the ground.

In an instant, the Silver Guards rushed forward and tried to subdue the young man, and the scene instantly became chaotic.

A pale blue energy surged from Xie Lingyan's palm, quickly sealing the wound. Xie Lingyan frowned and said in a low voice, "Xiyun, regulate your breathing."

Lu Xiyun was sweating profusely. He raised his eyes with all his strength and even forced a smile: "It didn't hit me in the vitals, I feel okay."

Xie Lingyan couldn't smile, her eyes cold. "General Ren, General Yue, I'll take him to the pharmacy. I'll trouble you both here."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xie Lingyan picked up Lu Xiyun and jumped off the city wall without saying a word.

At the same time, the young man not far away was struggling like crazy, letting out a heart-wrenching roar.

"Bad guy! Murderer!"

"Kill them! Kill them all!!"

"Xiaoyi will protect Brother Miracle Doctor! Xiaoyi will protect everyone!"

More than a dozen Silver Guards couldn't even restrain this twelve or thirteen year old kid!

Ren Xuan was stunned to see the young man suddenly burst out with a terrifying aura, roaring and sending away all the surrounding Silver Guards. He stepped on the ground and leaped into the air. Ren Xuan drew his sword to meet him.

Swords clashed, waves of energy surged—Ren Xuan was actually forced back several meters.

The next moment, Yue Anshan made a move, and the sharp blade in the boy's hand was knocked away in the air.

Yue Anshan attacked fiercely, his tone dissatisfied: "Old Ren, what are you standing there for?!"

The boy's eyes became fanatical. He stared at Ren Xuan intently, his voice trembling: "It was you...you...who beat up the genius doctor brother...it was you who destroyed the town!"

Ren Xuan's heart was shocked - this child... is protecting Fang Cun?

Fang Cun was the so-called "miracle doctor." He and Lu Xiyun, who had hunted Fang Cun, were indeed the "culprits" behind the destruction of the town.

Ren Xuan's expression was complicated. "This child has too many people's consciousness and energy mixed in his body. Perhaps his memory is disordered."

Ren Xuan said to the boy: "Your name is Xiaoyi, right? Calm down, there is a misunderstanding here."

But the hatred in the boy's eyes had not disappeared, and he pounced on Ren Xuan again like a madman!

Caught off guard!

Ren Xuan misstepped and barely avoided it, cold sweat running down his back.

But the young man attacked extremely quickly and with brutal moves, not giving him a chance to breathe!

boom!

The terrifying energy exploded, and Ren Xuan groaned. He felt his arms go numb, his knuckles hurt so much, and his feet were shaken so hard that he took several steps back!

This kid is only twelve or thirteen years old, how could he have such a vast Qi Sea?!

But that’s not right… This is not pure internal energy, but violent and frantic brute force, like a wild beast that has broken free from its reins, or an uncontrolled torrent!

Ren Xuan's heart sank suddenly - damn! This is simply a smaller, out-of-control version of Yuan Feng!

Fang Cun, you damn bastard!

Ren Xuan gritted his teeth and decided that if he continued to delay, he would have to kneel down!

The young man rushed forward again, his eyes bloodshot, like a madman!

Ren Xuan's eyes flashed, and he suddenly moved closer, grabbed the boy's wrist with one hand, and pressed his shoulder with the other, and pushed him to the ground.

“That’s enough!”

He let out a low roar and instantly sealed several of the boy's meridians.

The boy struggled frantically, but his body gradually became weak, his breathing became disordered, and his movements became slow...

Finally, he fainted completely.

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Inside the military tent, the lights were dim.

The doctor looked troubled, with wrinkles on his forehead forming a "川" character: "General Ren, I can't cure this child."

He shook his head and sighed: "He is not sick at all, you need to find a formation master."

Ren Xuan was helpless, his brows furrowed.

At this moment, Yue Anshan lifted the curtain and walked in. His eyes met Ren Xuan's. He nodded slightly and said briefly, "Lu Xiyun is fine."

Ren Xuan felt relieved and nodded slightly.

Yue Anshan glanced at the boy who was sleeping on the bed, his eyes full of vigilance: "So - what exactly happened just now?"

Ren Xuan said in a deep voice, "Master Yan has tampered with him. To undo it, we need a formation master who can rival Fang Cun."

After that, both of them were silent.

In Yinshu City, the only formation master who can compete with Fang Cun is Xie Lingyan.

Yue Anshan frowned, his face solemn. "A great battle is imminent, and the Crown Prince is injured. It would be unwise to let City Lord Xie waste his energy on him alone."

Ren Xuan nodded: "It would be more trouble than good to let City Lord Xie waste his time here. But the power within this child far exceeds his own cognition. If he is not controlled, it will be a hidden danger."

Yue Anshan's eyes darkened slightly, and he slowly said, "It would be equally unwise to allow such a hidden danger to remain unchecked."

——The implication is self-evident.

Ren Xuan understood Yue Anshan's intention, and was decisive in killing and eradicating the roots of the enemy.

The thought flashed through his mind, but he suppressed it.

The young man on the bed was as pale as paper, with cold sweat on his forehead, and he was still mumbling.

"...Xiaoyi must protect his brother...Xiaoyi must protect everyone..."

Ren Xuan sighed: "This kid is not a bad person by nature."

Yue Anshan said, "You'd better worry about yourself." "That kid actually stabbed Lu Xiyun. Even the Seventh Realm Silver Sword back then wasn't this powerful. Our prince just said it was a minor injury and asked us to keep it secret. You might as well think about how to conceal it from His Highness first."