My God, that's so heartbreaking.
They finally harvested their crops, why did this happen? It's such a shame.
Don't be sad, host. Everything will be alright.
Seeing the girl's heartbroken appearance, Xu Nian felt as if a piece of her heart had collapsed, leaving her with an indescribable bitterness.
She had always kept an eye on the people who lived outside the city; they were hardworking and brave, and they could quickly complete the orders she gave them.
They worked so hard, yet they met with such misfortune!
"If it weren't for General Gu's troops guarding the city, it would probably have been looted and emptied out!"
The girl wiped away her tears and cried, “They swore to protect us and the city, but there were just too many bandits, and in the end they could only barely repel them.”
"The soldiers were all injured to varying degrees and are now resting in the city."
Upon hearing this, a sinister glint flashed in Gu Zhan's eyes, and he unconsciously clenched his fists.
Those damned beasts!
Seeing that the girl was panting heavily, Xu Nian didn't press her for more information. She helped her to the side of the road and sat her down. "You should rest first. I'll go check on her."
Immediately afterwards, Xu Nian helped Gu Zhan into the city.
Everywhere was a scene of devastation, filled with smoke and fire, and occasionally the sound of children crying could be heard.
Xu Nian stared blankly at the scene, her heart clenching as she recalled the countless people chattering around her during the day.
Gu Zhan's expression was also not good, extremely cold, with an undeniable gloom covering his face.
"That's... the City Lord?"
The people resting nearby were overjoyed to see Xu Nian and said with slight sobs, "You're finally back!"
The people around them were despondent, but seeing Xu Nian and Gu Zhan enter, they all felt a glimmer of hope rekindled.
As Xu Nian looked at it, her heart sank deeper and deeper.
What about Da Bao and Er Bao?
After so long, she hadn't heard her two children calling her, so she immediately grabbed a person who wasn't injured and asked, "Where are my brothers?"
Upon hearing this, the man's face was filled with sorrow. "They heard that this was the adult's younger brother, so they immediately tied him up and took him away, saying that if he didn't hand over the city's grain immediately, they would... they would..."
He didn't dare say what came next, but Xu Nian had already guessed it pretty accurately.
An unnamed rage seemed to be burning fiercely on her chest.
They deserve to die!
Thinking this, Xu Nian raised her hand and made a talisman. A talisman flashing with golden light immediately floated over, trembled violently in her hand a few times, and then disappeared into the air.
Not long after, the talisman returned to Xu Nian's hands, along with the complete state of the bandit stronghold.
The bandits were numerous, suggesting that someone had deliberately gathered these scattered bandits together, which explains why Gu Zhan's soldiers were so badly wounded.
They had set up camp not far away, seemingly with the intention of moving all the supplies from the city.
After gathering all the information, Xu Nian suddenly opened her eyes, her expression already changed.
If Xu Nian was once gentle and generous, now, filled with anger, she is exceptionally cold and indifferent, making her unapproachable to strangers.
"I'll go check on them."
Ignoring his recent injury, Gu Zhan quickened his pace to check on the condition of his soldiers.
Watching his hurried departure, Xu Nian fell into deep thought.
If Gu Zhan had not been injured and the army had been unharmed, the outcome of the battle under Gu Zhan's leadership would have been virtually certain.
But everyone is seriously injured right now, and Gu Zhan was injured at this critical moment, so he can't lead the troops into battle. Everything seems to be in a predicament.
Thinking this, Xu Nian's brows furrowed deeply.
Although she possessed talismans and had considerable magical power, she naturally could not take the initiative to attack when facing so many people at the same time.
Thinking about it this way, they probably can only wait here for the bandits to launch their next attack.
But Da Bao and Er Bao...
The thought that her two usually obedient and sensible children might meet with misfortune filled Xu Nian with extreme anxiety.
What should we do? Are we just going to sit here and wait to die?
[Absolutely not, the streamer's brother is still there!]
They want supplies from the streamer's city, so they probably won't do anything to the younger members until they get the supplies.
The audience, unusually calm, analyzed the situation and offered advice to Xu Nian.
Seeing this, Xu Nian gradually calmed down.
Indeed, Da Bao and Er Bao still have value in the eyes of the bandits, so they should not encounter any mishaps.
"grown ups!"
Just as she was carefully considering her next plan, Han Xiao'e came running over anxiously, "You're back!"
Xu Nian immediately noticed the fatigue on Han Xiao'e's face, and figured that during Han Xiao'e's absence, she was probably the one who kept the city in order.
"You've worked hard," Xu Nian said sincerely.
Upon hearing this, Han Xiao'e's eyes welled up with tears, and she quickly waved her hand, saying, "What are you saying? This is just a drop in the ocean compared to what you have contributed to our city!"
"The bandits attacked us rashly, and we were unprepared, so many of us are seriously injured. We don't have any medicine right now, and the girls are really worried about it."
Upon hearing this, Xu Nian immediately took out the herbs she had just collected, unsure whether to call it good luck or bad luck.
"Give these to them. If they need more medicine, they can come to me. The safety of the people is the most important thing. Don't worry about the stock."
Xu Nian explained each word carefully, her expression very serious.
Seeing this, Han Xiao'e naturally didn't dare to delay and hurriedly left with the herbs.
Silence returned to the surroundings, and Xu Nian fell into deep thought once again.
Given the current situation, it's only a matter of time before the bandits attack again, and she needs to come up with a solution in this short period of time.
"ah."
Xu Nian couldn't help but sigh, then took several deep breaths, trying her best to stay calm.
At this critical juncture, if anything happens to her, then Licheng will truly be beyond saving!
As she pondered, she caught a glimpse of Gu Zhan approaching with a gloomy expression and immediately asked, "How is it?"
"He was badly injured."
Gu Zhan's words were concise and to the point, his dark face filled with coldness: "I've remembered this debt."
Seeing his eagerness for revenge, Xu Nian quickly stopped him, "You are still injured and cannot go alone. Even if it is for revenge, they should come here."
Feeling her genuine concern, Gu Zhan's mood eased somewhat, and he silently nodded, acknowledging her agreement.
But what should they do now?
Just as the two were looking at each other in silence, an extremely shrill roar came from afar.
"Oh no! The bandits are attacking again!"
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