Mu Jingrui did not come back, and Zheng Zhixing did not come back either.
Shangguan Wanning still learned about the strange scenes and thrilling events of that night from other soldiers. More importantly, she learned that Zheng Zhixing was seriously injured.
She couldn't suppress her anxiety and worry, so she secretly left the government office and rode to where Mu Jingrui was stationed.
It was already sunset when Shangguan Wanning arrived. She walked over, leading her horse, but was stopped by the guarding soldiers.
"I want to General Mu."
"Miss, please go back. General Mu has important matters to attend to and will not see anyone."
"Please tell the soldier that Shangguan Wanning wants to see you." Shangguan Wanning took out some silver to make the arrangement, but was rejected by the soldier.
The soldier went to pass the message for her. While she was waiting, she heard faint shrill screams coming from the camp, one after another, which was creepy.
Not long after, Mu Jingrui came out. When Shangguan Wanning saw him, she wanted to run over to him, but was stopped by the soldiers.
"Ning'er, don't go any further." Mu Jingrui also stopped. He put his injured hand behind his back and looked at Shangguan Wanning affectionately.
"Why?" Shangguan Wan Ning didn't understand and asked, "Are you hiding something from me?"
"Silly boy, don't let your imagination run wild. I'm fine, right?"
"Then why didn't you let me pass? And why... it seemed like there were so many people screaming?"
"Ning'er, something did happen here, but don't worry, I can handle it. Just listen to me and go back to the city. I'll be back as soon as I finish my work."
"But……"
Shangguan Wanning simply disdained to believe what Mu Jingrui said, but the soldiers' obstruction prevented her from moving forward.
She knew that this was also what Mu Jingrui meant.
The more this happened, the more uneasy she felt.
"Ning'er, be obedient."
Mu Jingrui's voice was very gentle, but it made Shangguan Wanning feel heartbroken.
"So...how is Zhixing?"
"He took the medicine and fell asleep. Ning'er, believe me, I will return safely with Zhixing."
Mu Jingrui tried his best to endure the pain, his back was already soaked with cold sweat. But he still smiled at Shangguan Wanning.
"Jingrui, can you let me come over to see you?"
If it were in the past, Mu Jingrui would have softened his heart long ago, and he also wanted to get close to Shangguan Wanning and hug her.
However, if the two were too close, Shangguan Wanning would see through him. If she knew how serious his injury was, how could she be willing to go back?
"Ning'er, there are only men here. It's not convenient for a girl like you to stay here. Besides, it's almost dark. I'll send someone to take you back. Don't leave the city before I go back."
Mu Jingrui winked at the soldier, and the soldier stepped forward and made a gesture of invitation with a very tough attitude.
Shangguan Wanning's heart gradually sank. She felt that the more determined Mu Jingrui was, the more serious the problem was.
She looked at Mu Jingrui. The afterglow of the setting sun behind him fell on his body, as if he was covered with a layer of pale yellow halo.
"Then... take care of yourself."
Shangguan Wanning had no choice but to get on the horse.
He hasn't become famous yet, he hasn't achieved success yet, so... he should be fine, right?
Shangguan Wanning rode away on horseback under the forced escort of the soldiers. Watching her figure gradually disappear at the end of the road, Mu Jingrui could no longer bear it and knelt on one knee.
The severe pain made him sweat profusely.
"General Mu, how are you?"
Mi Si hurried over, squatted down, supported Mu Jingrui, and said, "The person you asked me to find has arrived."
Mu Jingrui secretly practiced his internal energy, took a deep breath, and walked towards his military tent.
Mi Si found several other old men in the tribe who knew witchcraft. They were also extremely dissatisfied with the Son of God's behavior of deserting the battlefield during the war.
In addition to the current situation, if anything happens to Mu Jingrui, the barbarians will face the disaster of genocide.
They also hope to find the Son of God and put an end to this matter.
"Have you figured out how to find the eagle?"
One of the old men stood up, saluted and said, "We can give it a try."
"You better find me." Mu Jingrui looked around sharply, "If I die, it won't do you any good."
The old men looked at each other and immediately went to the open space to set up an altar.
Mu Jingrui couldn't understand their movements, nor could he hear what they were muttering.
About half an hour later, a few fireflies flew up over the altar.
"General Mu, follow them."
Mu Jingrui hesitated slightly, but had no other choice but to follow with a few soldiers who were still in good spirits.
Mi Si and several old men also accompanied them.
The group traveled through the night and crossed a mountain overnight. When dawn came, the fireflies completely lost their light and fell to the ground and died.
Mu Jingrui was stunned. "What should we do now?"
"It should be nearby." Mi Si said thoughtfully.
"Look?"
Someone shouted, and everyone looked in the direction of his finger. They saw a dark shadow vaguely on the cliff not far away.
"Ah? Is it the Holy Son?"
Mi Si called out softly, and he and several old men walked over and looked up.
Mu Jingrui looked closely and saw that it was indeed the Holy Son. His sword was still stuck in his chest.
But his gaze stopped on the cluster of black feathers above the Son of God's head.
That's the eagle.
He stared at it for a while and was sure that the Son of God was dead.
But this eagle seems very loyal and is still guarding its master.
"General Mu, what should we do now?"
Mu Jingrui did not answer Mi Si's words. He felt that he was lucky because he was in good condition now and had no pain or discomfort at all.
He tried to use his internal energy and encountered no hindrance.
He leaped up and used his lightness skills to jump onto the cliff. His appearance woke up the sleeping eagle.
The eagle looked at Mu Jingrui with sharp eyes, flapped its wings and rushed over.
Mu Jingrui dodged in mid-air and pulled the sword back from the Saint's chest. The Saint's body fell down.
The eagle quickly gave up attacking Mu Jingrui and wanted to catch its master's body.
Mu Jingrui seized the opportunity, swung his sword, stabbed the eagle with one sword, and took the opportunity to subdue it and tie it up.
He ordered his soldiers to carry the eagle back to the camp.
He dismissed Mi Si and others and summoned a few trusted subordinates.
"Now that the eagle has been found, it is still unknown whether the eagle's blood can really cure the poison in our bodies."
Mu Jingrui did not completely trust Mi Si. After all, they had just fought a war.
"General Mu, let me give it a try first. Even if I die... I will have no complaints."
If you don’t try, you won’t survive more than ten days.
Mu Jingrui hesitated for a moment and waved his hand. "Since this happened because of me, I should be the one to try."
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