Chapter 182 The prince has returned, where did you come from, this fake!
Linye City, Northwest Army meeting hall.
"General Nan, is there still no news about the prince and princess?"
Chang Zongyan held an urgent military intelligence report in his hand with a serious expression.
Nan Zheng shook his head, feeling no more relaxed than him.
During the past two days, while searching for the prince, they kept a close eye on the movements of Xilan and the barbarian coalition forces.
All of them are battle-hardened generals who are deeply trusted by the Regent. After the scouts sent out today reported back, all the generals immediately gathered to discuss. Based on their experience, the enemy will definitely make a big move in the next two days.
But until now there is still no news of the prince, and there has been no news of the princess for a whole day and a night.
Everyone was worried and their morale was very low.
Chang Zongyan slammed the table and stood up, saying in a rough voice:
"Everyone, cheer up! How come we can't even fight without the prince here?"
"At times like this, we must not embarrass His Majesty! Even if Xilan unites with a mob of barbarians, they will still be defeated by our Northwest Army!"
"If the prince comes back and finds out that we lost to those bastards, will we still have the face to see him?"
Everyone was shocked and stood up and nodded heavily:
"General Chang is right!"
"Which of us hasn't been promoted from the lowest rank of soldier by the prince? The prince didn't train us so that we can rely on him for our lifetime of military exploits!"
"That's right! It's time to repay the prince for his kindness!"
"We will firmly defend this northwest border no matter what!"
Chang Zongyan nodded, turned around and said:
"General Nan, thank you for continuing to search for the prince's whereabouts!"
Nan Zheng solemnly clasped his fists:
"I entrust the Northwest Army to General Chang and you all!"
Chang Zongyan walked to the sand table and waved his hand:
"Come on, let's show you our true abilities. We must let those damned Xilan and the Barbarians see how powerful our Daliang Northwest Army is!"
Just as the generals were discussing tactics enthusiastically, a strange wind suddenly blew up in a secluded area of the woods outside Linye City.
Green smoke drifted by and turned into an enchanting woman in a red dress. She took out two talismans and placed one of them on the ground.
He held another talisman in his hand, and a flame suddenly shot up from the top of his raised fingertips.
The talisman paper burned to ashes, but as the ashes drifted away, a string of golden runes lit up from the ashes, shot straight into the sky, and rushed in one direction.
In just a cup of tea, the talisman on the ground suddenly lit up, and a circular talisman array only about ten feet square unfolded on the ground.
Golden light burst out from the formation, a whirlwind swept through, and two people appeared in the formation.
Yun Qingqing was holding the wheelchair, in which Xiao Changheng was sitting.
Although Zhiluo had been told the purpose of the talisman when she got it, she was still surprised when she saw it with her own eyes.
"Isn't your formation talisman so convenient? It's almost as convenient as the Five Ghosts Moving Technique! If those creatures knew about it, they would probably face competitive pressure." Zhiluo smiled with her hands covering her lips.
Yun Qingqing smiled calmly:
"That's not the case. As you can see, my talisman array must be used in pairs to be effective. First, I have to place the array talisman at the destination, and then activate the other talisman at the starting point."
"And the Five Ghosts Moving Technique not only allows one to depart at any time and go anywhere, but also has an almost unlimited capacity."
Xiao Changheng's eyes flickered, and he interrupted:
"But the Five Ghosts Moving Technique consumes a huge amount of spiritual energy, doesn't it?"
He remembered that at the end of the last grain transportation, Yun Qingqing summoned five black shadows whose movements were so fast that they were completely invisible. When he heard them mention the Five Ghosts Moving Technique, he immediately thought of that time.
"Actually, the consumption was so huge last time because of the huge amount of military rations." Yun Qingqing explained, and by the way, it also confirmed his guess that she did use the Five Ghosts Moving Technique last time.
"If we use formation talismans to transport so much food, it will consume more spiritual energy, and we will also need dozens or even hundreds of formation talismans to support it. So, if we want to transport a large amount of supplies, it will actually consume less energy if the Five Ghosts are used."
"But in a situation like today, it would be much more convenient to just teleport the two of us. And it's thanks to Zhiluo being here."
The valley was surrounded by cliffs and there was no way out. I guess Miao Yuanshu must have used special means to bring Xiao Changheng, who was in a state of suspended animation, there.
If Zhiluo had not come, Yun Qingqing had originally planned to summon five ghosts to send the two away.
However, whenever those five ran errands, they would have to pay a minimum "visit fee", so Zhiluo was worried that she would be a big help if she ran here.
Yun Qingqing explained briefly, and they had already walked out of the forest. In front of them was the gate of Linye City, not far below.
During this extraordinary period, the guards guarding the city were extremely vigilant.
Just as they walked a short distance towards the city gate, they suddenly heard a sound of breaking wind approaching rapidly, and an arrow "whoosh" and hit the ground only two feet in front of them.
The guard on the city gate tower shouted:
"Who are you? Tell me your name immediately! If you dare to trespass, you will die!"
Xiao Changheng was not annoyed and said loudly:
"Go and report quickly, the king is back!"
There was silence for a moment, and the guard suddenly said in a cold voice:
"You audacious lunatic! The Lord Regent was just escorted back to the city by General Nan half an hour ago. Who gave you the guts to pretend to be the prince? You must be a spy sent by the enemy!"
"Damn you Northwestern barbarians! If you don't retreat, don't blame us for shooting arrows!"
Yun Qingqing looked at Xiao Changheng in surprise, but found that he narrowed his eyes slightly and his expression did not fluctuate much.
Zhiluo stomped her feet in anger:
"Who are you calling a barbarian? Do you need me to tie up their leader and let him open his eyes and see who the real regent is?"
Seeing that she really wanted to fly up and catch someone, Yun Qingqing quickly stopped her:
"Don't mess around. Let's leave military matters to someone special."
She came all the way to see Xiao Changheng because of the agreement to treat her leg.
If something really happened to him and the agreement could not be fulfilled, would she have to continue to be the "widow" of the Regent?
As for the war, she actually has no right to interfere.
Xiao Changheng pondered for a moment, and suddenly his face darkened.
"Qi Shouzheng! Come out and see me!"
When he opened his mouth, his voice was as loud as a huge bell, and it shook the snow on the branches of the trees dozens of steps away to the ground!
After this shout, the soldiers on the city wall were seen in a commotion. Not long after, another person rushed up to the top of the city wall, his voice filled with shock and tears:
"Your Highness! It's really Your Highness! I will open the city gate now!"
The soldier who had just spoken beside him took a breath:
"Boss! Did you see clearly? If this is the Regent, then the one General Nan brought back this morning is..."
You can't just say that anyone sitting in a wheelchair is the regent, right?
Qi Shouzheng slapped him on the back of the head:
"Shut up, idiot! Besides our prince, who else on this battlefield has you seen with such profound internal energy?"
"Besides, I've followed the prince since I was a teenager. How could I have misheard the prince's voice?"
"Oh..." The soldier touched the back of his head and was speechless.
When a group of guards hurried to open the city gate, the soldier became happy again.
When General Nan brought the prince back earlier, he brought him back in a tightly packed carriage, saying that the prince was seriously injured and needed emergency treatment.
Now the prince has returned safely, this is great news!
Xiao Changheng and his companions were warmly welcomed into the city by a group of soldiers guarding the city.
Qi Shouzheng's eyes were filled with tears:
"Your Majesty! I'm so glad you're safe and sound!"
He saw two girls beside the prince, one was elegant and refined, the other was enchanting and charming, and he was actually very curious.
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