"No, no, no, you misunderstood, sir."
The old man looked terrified and waved his arms hastily, trying to clarify the situation. His voice trembled as he explained, "This chicken was raised by my poor grandson himself! Sadly, my son, daughter-in-law, and grandson have all been killed by the demons. This hen is all that remains of me, a lingering memory and thought."
Speaking of this, the old man couldn't help but feel sad and sobbed again. Tears flowed down his wrinkled face and sobs came from his throat.
"Those despicable demons not only arbitrarily plundered our already scarce food resources, but also wantonly destroyed the farmland on which we depend for survival. It's truly unspeakable. The dishes I prepared tonight have already consumed three days' worth of food for this old man."
"Now, suffering from the brutal invasion and devastation of the demons, our human race has long been plunged into dire straits. The people are living in misery, suffering from hunger and cold..."
Hearing this tragic description, Xingyue hurried to comfort him, "Old man, please don't be sad. Luoluo is still young, so if his words were offensive, please don't take them to heart. In fact, these dishes are already excellent."
After saying that, she reached out and gently picked up a tender green wild vegetable and put it into her mouth. After chewing it carefully and savoring it, she slowly swallowed it.
Seeing Xingyue eating so peacefully, even though Dier Luo still felt a little dissatisfied, he didn't say anything more at the moment. After dinner, the old man took Xingyue and Dier Luo to a room and let them rest.
In the deep silence of the night, the stars twinkle in the vast sky, and the bright moon hangs high in the sky, casting a cool light.
Xingyue lay quietly on the iron-hard bed, twisting and turning, unable to fall into a sweet dream. The old man's words echoed in her mind like a demonic sound, stirring up an indescribable anxiety and restlessness deep within her.
At the same time, in another distant place, a magnificent and splendid palace stood like a sleeping beast.
Emperor Xuanyuan Che was in this spacious and luxurious bedroom, lying on the soft and comfortable bed, but his thoughts were surging like waves swept by a strong wind, making it difficult for him to fall asleep peacefully.
Shocking images constantly played before his eyes: officials from various regions submitted memorials detailing the brutal and heinous attacks and harassment of a certain region by the demon tribe, leaving innocent people suffering in dire straits. These tragic scenes, like razor-sharp swords, deeply pierced Xuanyuan Che's heart, deeply concerned for his country and its people.
Xuanyuan Che, filled with worry, could no longer endure the torment. He abruptly sat up from his bed, planted his feet on the cold floor, and began pacing rapidly back and forth within the vast palace. He knew that the demon race was renowned for its brutality and violence. If an effective countermeasure was not implemented quickly and decisively, the human race would most likely face genocide!
After careful consideration, Xuanyuan Che decided to urgently summon all the ministers overnight to discuss countermeasures.
In the solemn and dignified court, Xuanyuan Che sat upright on the dragon throne, emitting an awe-inspiring aura of majesty, and his eyes like torches swept over the many civil and military officials standing in front of His Highness.
He spoke in a resounding voice, "My dear ministers! Today, the demons are running rampant and acting recklessly, bringing endless disaster and crisis to our human race. Facing such a powerful enemy, we must work together with one heart and one mind to fight them. I have already issued a recruitment edict to all corners of the land, inviting talented and capable people from all over the world to join us in resisting this foreign aggression. However, this plan will take some time to implement. I wonder if anyone here has any other clever ideas to offer?"
As soon as he finished speaking, a dashing young general stepped forward, clasped his fists in salute, and spoke in a clear voice, "Your Majesty, I believe the most urgent task is to strengthen the border defenses and actively organize training for the soldiers to enhance the combat effectiveness of our army. Only in this way can we defend our country and resist the invasion of evil spirits."
Then, another elderly minister stepped forward, bowed, and said, "Your Majesty is wise. I, this humble minister, would like to propose that we try to assemble forces from other realms and join forces to fight the demon race. As the saying goes, many hands make light work. By combining the wisdom and strength of the elites from all realms, we will surely defeat the vicious demon race."
Xuanyuan Che pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement. "You two are quite sensible. However, the most important thing is that we must find a way to completely eradicate the demon race. Otherwise, this protracted war will be endless, and the people will be plunged into dire straits."
After saying that, Xuanyuan Che looked up at the dark and silent night sky outside the palace. His eyes, as deep as the sea, were filled with deep worry.
At this time, an old man in a white robe came out. He was the prime minister of the current dynasty.
"Your Majesty, I have a plan. I've heard that in the southern borderlands, there lies a mysterious valley. Hidden within the valley is an ancient musical score. It's said that this score holds powerful magical powers capable of awakening the spirits of all living things. If we can find this score, perhaps we can harness its power to fight the demons."
A glimmer of hope flashed in Xuanyuan Che's eyes. "This is feasible, but finding the sheet music is not easy. We need to send someone we can trust."
The Prime Minister bowed slightly and said, "I would like to recommend someone. His name is Yun Yi. He is very intelligent and has extraordinary skills. He will definitely be able to handle this task."
Xuanyuan Che thought for a moment, nodded, and said, "Okay, then let's send Yun Yi."
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