Chapter 159 The Transmigrated Boy Used as Cannon Fodder (Part 6) Looking at Mo Kai…

Seeing Mo Kaiyang's miserable state, Lin You comforted him, "At least now we can be sure that the founding emperor of the Wan Dynasty should be this General Wan Jun."

Upon hearing this, Mo Kaiyang's expression became even more mournful. "Sister, my other idol is Emperor Wanxuan."

After becoming a fan of General Wan Jun, he studied this period of history repeatedly. Emperor Wan Xuan was diligent in his duties, loved his people, and worked hard to turn the tide of the war. Naturally, he also admired him greatly.

But that doesn't mean he can accept that the valiant and mighty General Wan Jun and the highly respected Emperor Wan Xuan are the same person.

The building collapsed twice in one day, and the collapses were so severe. Even any fan would probably not be able to withstand it!

Mo Kaiyang channeled his grief and anger into his appetite, devouring eighteen bags of snacks and drinking a large bottle of carbonated beverage. He was so full that he burped three times before finally stopping.

Lin You saw him sniffle with red eyes, but his hands moved very quickly, and he stuffed all the snacks into the package in no time.

The package, which originally contained only a little dry food and two pieces of clothing, was stuffed into a round ball that was half the height of a person.

Even though Mo Kaiyang had internal energy, he didn't find it difficult to carry such a large package, but it didn't look good and it also affected his movement.

Lin You now has enough points, and since she bought storage space for Song Yu back then, she won't treat her differently here.

It only costs five points per cubic meter, which is much cheaper than the space in her system inventory. However, this thing cannot be taken to other worlds, so it is not very convenient for her to use.

"This is the legendary portable space?! They just gave it to me?!" Shouldn't this be a reward for completing a mission or doing some work? His system sister is so kind!

Mo Kaiyang was easily appeased and happily jumped around, occasionally picking up stones or sticks and stuffing them into his spatial storage, only to take them out again a short while later. He was so engrossed in playing that he almost forgot they had an important mission.

The chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) boy set his personal space to look like a ring, wore it on his hand and showed it off for a while, but then, afraid of losing it, he strung it together with the pendant he was wearing around his neck.

One cubic meter of space isn't large, but it's more than enough to hold personal belongings. Mo Kaiyang, unlike the stubborn swordsmen of the martial world, not only stuffed a bunch of snacks into the space, but also put his sword inside.

However, at Lin You's suggestion, he still carried a small package containing only a piece of clothing, which was light and did not hinder his movement.

Mo Kaiyang bounced around a couple of times, then looked at Lin You and asked, "Are we going to the border town together, or should we split up?"

If we act together, will we not have enough time?

"Do you know the way to Mo City?" Lin You asked. Since this guy could run there by himself in the story, he should know the way, right?

"Of course I recognize it. Every year a few days before General Wan Jun's memorial day, we hold a marathon along this route. It's been like this for eight years now..."

A few days before he transmigrated, there had been a ceremony held there. He was one of the organizers and planners, and he had walked this route countless times, knowing it intimately.

Even though the time and space are different, the direction doesn't change much, and Mo Kaiyang is very confident in his sense of direction.

"Our marathon was organized really well this time. The supplies along the way were especially plentiful. It was the most well-received one yet. I even dressed up as General Wan Jun to present the award to the champion..." Mo Kaiyang proudly recounted his history of chasing stars, then suddenly realized that he had already been exposed as a fan, and could only scratch his head in embarrassment.

"This silly boy," Lin You sighed inwardly, pretending not to see his embarrassed expression. "Then let's go to the border town together first, and after we've dealt with things there, we'll go rescue the Wan family."

Lin You had been thinking about whether the two of them should split up. As an outsider, she couldn't interfere too much, but she could still bring Wan Jun's family out. They hadn't actually died, so they hadn't changed the course of the world.

But things were clearly more complicated than she had anticipated, and Mo Kaiyang, that silly boy, was even more naive than she had thought. Even with the protection of the talisman, Lin You was not at ease letting him go alone to delay the enemy.

Never mind, anyway, she told Wan Jun that she had seven days. Even if an ordinary person traveled from Mo City back to the capital at full speed, it would still take half a month. But Lin You has a speed talisman.

She took out a speed-traveling talisman and handed it to Mo Kaiyang. The two of them traveled at a speed that was three times faster than riding a horse.

One of the soldiers waiting in the valley felt a gentle breeze, which stirred up fine dust. He rubbed his eyes and continued to stare at the valley's exit.

The general said that a man and a woman, both martial arts practitioners, would come out in a little while. They planned to help deal with the enemy and asked him to secretly guide them.

Although he didn't understand why someone who was supposed to be helping would secretly lead the way, he knew the general must have his reasons for giving such an order!

After Mo Kaiyang applied the talisman, he felt as light as a swallow, as if he could ride the wind. He ran with great speed and ease. If he had this speed in modern times, he could definitely leave the first place winner far behind in a marathon!

The two could chat as they ran. The speed-traveling talisman blocked most of the air resistance, and Mo Kaiyang also had internal energy, so he didn't find it difficult to talk.

"Sister, what's your name? How old are you? Where are you from? What do you like to do?" Mo Kaiyang asked curiously after confirming that Lin You could communicate with him normally.

"...Lin You is older than you." How could this silly boy tell that she wasn't part of the system data?

"Sister Lin, how did you become part of the system? How many missions have you done? Were the mission targets all men or women? Am I the most handsome one?"

Lin You: ………?

Why does this guy talk so much? Although she was certain that Mo Kaiyang wasn't a cunning person, Lin You suddenly didn't want to show him the message board anymore, at least not until the mission was over.

"Sister Lin, is this a martial arts world? What world are the others in? How difficult are their missions? Are they obedient? Do they have the same upright attitude as me?"

Lin You: ………?

She couldn't help but take out a silencing talisman, then quietly slipped it back into the system. The System Treaty stipulated that the system could not directly attack the target of the mission.

"Sister Lin, blah blah blah..."

Mo Kaiyang kept talking, and when he got tired, he took out a piece of fruit to moisten his throat. He wasn't angry when he didn't get an answer, and even introduced himself in a very familiar way.

Lin You learned that his grandfather was an old tailor, but his life goal was to become a calligrapher. His family had a lot of brushes, ink, paper and inkstones, but unfortunately he hadn't made much progress despite practicing for a long time.

His grandmother loves square dancing and is the leader of the square dance team in their area. She has led the team to participate in many competitions and won many medals. She even specially placed the medals in his grandfather's study, next to his only calligraphy certificate.

Mr. Mo is a pragmatic entrepreneur. Although he doesn't make a lot of money, his clothing factory provides tens of thousands of jobs in the local area with good wages and benefits. He is a well-regarded boss.

Mo's mother was a history teacher, and Mo Kaiyang grew up listening to her tell historical stories, which was one of the reasons why he admired General Wan Jun.

Mo Kaiyang paused here, and his figure also stopped. Along the way, they had traveled through dusty, sparsely populated areas, a stark contrast to the bustling towns a thousand years later.

Lin You took out two bottles of water, handed one to him, and couldn't help but take a few sips herself. This water was the spiritual stream water from her space. She thought it tasted good before, and since there was space in her backpack, she filled it with quite a bit. Since she couldn't stack items from her space in her backpack, Lin You specially bought a bunch of empty bottles.

A gust of wind blew by, raising a cloud of dust. Lin You quickly put dust-proof talismans on both her and Mo Kaiyang to prevent them from looking covered in dust.

"Have we arrived yet?" They haven't walked for very long. Even with the speed boost, this distance doesn't even meet the standard for a marathon.

After feeling that the sandstorm around him had subsided considerably, Mo Kaiyang coughed and said, "No, it's just that, we seem to have taken the wrong turn."

It's really not his fault. He was clearly heading west according to modern directions and routes, but judging from the direction of the sun, they seem to have gone a bit too far north.

Lin You glanced at him and suddenly remembered that when they left the valley, there seemed to be someone squatting at the valley entrance.

Alright, it's definitely confirmed that this silly kid was tricked!

Fortunately, although the area was sparsely populated, it wasn't completely deserted. Lin You and Mo Kaiyang searched around and found a house nearby.

It was said to be a household, but there were actually only two people: an elderly woman with white hair and a child who looked to be only five or six years old.

Their houses were built of stones and covered with a layer of yellow mud mixed with grass and leaves, blending well with the surrounding environment. If Lin You hadn't been so perceptive, she wouldn't have noticed that there were people there.

The old man's cloudy eyes warily scrutinized the two people. Only after he could clearly see their attire and appearance did he slightly loosen his grip on the child he was holding tightly.

The child was held tightly, almost unable to breathe, but simply nestled in the old man's arms without crying or struggling.

Seeing this, Mo Kaiyang softened his voice considerably, "Don't be afraid, ma'am. We were helping General Wan Jun deliver a message to the border, but we accidentally went the wrong way. Do you know how to get to Mo City?"

The distance is too far now for Mo Kaiyang to locate himself. Once he arrives in Mo City, he will be able to find the right direction.

The old man breathed a sigh of relief and, in a hoarse voice, told them the way. Afraid they wouldn't understand, he gestured a direction with his hand.

After thanking the old man, Mo Kaiyang reached into the package and pretended to pull out two fried cakes, handing them to the child as payment for the information.

When the child saw the fried dough, his previously dull eyes lit up instantly. He eagerly took the dough, but instead of putting it in his own mouth, he took one and offered it to the old man's mouth.

"Grandma, eat...eat..." The child stood on tiptoe and stuffed food into his grandmother's mouth. He didn't understand the meaning of politeness. He only knew that he and his grandmother hadn't eaten for two meals.

Seeing this, Mo Kaiyang couldn't help but take seven or eight more fried dough cakes and put them on the stone table next to him. Fearing that the old man would refuse, he hurriedly pulled Lin You to say goodbye and leave.

But at that moment, the old man suddenly pulled the child down and knelt down in front of Mo Kaiyang, startling Lin You and Mo Kaiyang. They pulled and tugged at each other to help them up.

"Auntie, please don't be like this, get up! Let's talk this out." Not only had Mo Kaiyang never seen anything like this before, but even Lin You had never experienced anything like this before, and both of them were at a loss.

The old man pleaded, "My lords, please take this child away. Don't underestimate him because he's young. He's very obedient. He can do everything from chopping wood and boiling water to washing clothes and cooking. Just give him some food. If he stays here any longer, he'll probably not survive."

The old woman recounted her experiences with a sorrowful voice. Back then, her family didn't live here. There were about twenty or thirty families in the village. Her family had seven or eight acres of land. Both her husband and son were good at farming, and the family was well-off. They could even buy some meat every few days for a treat.

Later, as the war intensified, crops were constantly being destroyed, making them impossible to grow. Even when a little bit did grow, it wasn't enough to feed the family after paying taxes, and then it was all stolen.

The old man was beaten to death while trying to protect the grain. His son, in order to ensure his family's survival, accepted a settlement allowance of three taels of silver and joined the army. He never returned after leaving.

Later, the daughter-in-law was kidnapped by a group of people, whether they were enemy soldiers or bandits, leaving her with only a young child.

With villagers dying or fleeing, she had no choice but to move out with her children. Although the place was desolate, at least no one was causing trouble. She used the little money she had left to exchange for some food every ten days or so, along with grass roots and tree bark, just to get by. She had no idea how she could survive in the future.

Now that they've finally met two generous and kind-hearted people, the old man doesn't care about anything else; he just wants to earn a living for his child.

"He doesn't eat much, just half a bowl of porridge a day is enough. Please, take him away!"

Lin You and Mo Kaiyang exchanged a glance, both seeing reluctance and helplessness in each other's eyes. They were indeed capable of raising a child, but they had urgent business to attend to.

In the end, Mo Kaiyang left behind all the dry food he had on him, as well as two glass beads he had taken off the string of beads, and promised to come back for them after he finished his business. Then he and Lin You headed towards Mo City.