192 Two-Knife Cliff Fifteen
As if to put on a show, the rubble on the ground was quickly cleared away, and soon after, the vice-captain who had left earlier returned with his men from afar.
Watching the departing travelers, and seeing Yun Su clinging to his arm, he nodded slightly to Yun Qing and the others, saying, "General Yun, please proceed with your plan. I will arrange for someone to bring a carriage to meet you later."
Captain Guan, who was standing to the side, did not leave. Upon hearing this, he immediately said, "Young master, there is no need to go to such trouble. There are plenty of carriages in Dalong Prefecture."
"Young master, the Prefect of Dalong Prefecture was likely killed by the demonic elephant last night. Dalong Prefecture is now leaderless. Why don't you become the Prefect of Dalong?"
Captain Guan's eyes were open and honest as he earnestly offered his advice.
He Chen carefully observed Captain Guan for a while, then shook his head. 'Captain Guan can handle it himself; I have no intention of getting involved.'
After saying that, he ignored them and glanced at Yun Su. Yun Su nodded gently, "Chen Lang, I'll stay here with Sister Yun Qing."
Nodding in agreement, he reasoned that with the Cloud Piercing Arrow, he could arrive quickly if anything happened, which seemed like a better option. He then looked at Yun Qing, Yun Baiyi, and the others.
He said softly, "The rest is up to you all! I'll go ahead and have someone gather a carriage and bring it here."
Yun Qing, Yun Baiyi, Yun Heiyi, and the others replied in unison, "Yes, young master."
He Chen took a light step, riding the wind and clouds, and quickly disappeared into the clouds, becoming a tiny dot in no time.
Everyone stared in the direction where He Chen had disappeared, remaining silent for a long time.
Watching He Chen leave, Captain Guan remained expressionless, turned to Yun Su, bowed, and said, "This humble general greets Miss Yun Su."
Yun Su smiled gently, "Captain Guan, you're too kind. I haven't had a chance to thank you for escorting me!"
Captain Guan blushed slightly and said somewhat embarrassedly, "Miss Yun Su is making fun of me. With a son-in-law of such strength, there is no need for us to come and escort him."
In the future, won't this border region also be under the son-in-law's control?
Hearing Captain Guan praise her lover so highly, Yun Su smiled without saying a word, her face naturally beaming with joy. She did not refute him and continued to listen to Captain Guan's true intentions.
Yun, dressed in white or black, showed no embarrassment whatsoever. So young, he was not only a Martial King, but also a Martial Emperor, perhaps even more than that. It was impossible to think too much about it. Putting aside this border region, even in the royal city, he would be one of the top talents.
Captain Guan looked at Yun Su with envy in his heart. If his daughter found such a perfect husband, he would probably wake up laughing in his dreams.
He explained sincerely, "Miss Yun, what I just said was from the bottom of my heart."
The young lady has been at the border for some time now, so she should know a bit about it.
It has been twenty-three months since the army swept through this border region. Back then, when the army swept through, the Holy Emperor personally led the charge, and even the Demon Emperor had to hide deeper into the mountains.
These days, or rather, since a few years ago, the Demon Emperor has not appeared, but all sorts of minor demons have never stopped probing.
However, these are all small-scale operations with limited strength. The area in front of the young lady is covered by ice and snow for thousands of miles, blocking the way for demonic beasts and making it difficult for them to cross easily.
Nearby Sand Needle Prefecture is protected from the wind and sand, but the border region has already seen numerous attacks by demonic beasts.
Seeing that everyone was listening attentively, he continued, "It's normal that Miss doesn't know. Since General Yun temporarily withdrew, some news has been blocked to prevent the outside world from knowing."
However, the news probably won't stay hidden for long, as not only General Yun, but also several other veteran generals know about it.
However, several of the elders have withdrawn. Currently, only Elder Yun remains in the royal city. The others are either in hiding or in seclusion, uninvolved in this matter. The situation is becoming increasingly complex.
Captain Guan hesitated, clearly not wanting to say more about the matter.
Of the princes, the eldest prince is in charge of the country, the second prince is in charge of the southern border, and the third prince and the other princes... I wonder what the Holy Emperor is thinking?
No fiefdoms were granted before their departure.
The Third Prince's maternal family is also very powerful in the royal city. Their family is at its peak, with many Martial Kings and even a Martial Emperor in charge. However, they could break through at any time.
The situation within the entire royal city is currently complex, like a powder keg just waiting to be detonated. For the army, Yun Qing's expedition presents an excellent opportunity.
There are many people who are willing, but there are also quite a few who have the ability and determination.
This time, the Third Prince's maternal uncle, the son of Vice Minister Wang, was involved. It's unclear whether it was Vice Minister Wang's son, Wang Taiping's, own idea, or whether he was instructed by his family.
The capital city and the vice ministers are both destined to be difficult to provoke.
After listening, Yun Su didn't respond. Her father hadn't explained things to her in detail. Clearly, he didn't want her involved.
As for whether her lover should expand the city's territory, she should carefully consider the matter and make a decision after discussing it with everyone.
Seeing her mistress hesitate, Yun Qing took over and said loudly, "Commander Guan, my mistress is already aware of this matter."
However, the position of Prefect of Dalong is not one we can appoint arbitrarily.
Seeing their hesitation, Commandant Guan realized he was being somewhat anxious. However, the situation was already quite serious. At least, the presence of Emperor Wu was a blessing for Dalong Prefecture.
Otherwise, if the monsters launch a large-scale attack, those lurking troublemakers, evil spirits, and especially followers of evil gods will hold large-scale sacrifices.
If a large number of demonic beasts arrive, the situation will become even more difficult. There might even be higher-level demonic followers who might sacrifice the entire Great Dragon Palace; however, this is not certain, and is unlikely.
After all, both power and immortality are so tempting.
As for why He Chen was chosen, it's because he's young. So young. With such cultivation. His talent is undoubtedly top-notch. At least it can guarantee his safety for several decades.
As for what happens in the future... who knows how many years have passed? Who would care anymore?
Besides, he's General Yun's son-in-law. With such a relationship, if I don't try to win him over, wouldn't I be a complete idiot?
So he quickly replied, "General Yun Qing is right. Under normal circumstances, the royal city would naturally appoint them, but at other times they would definitely rob us."
But these are extraordinary times.
Then someone whispered, "It is said that the Second Prince is guarding the southern border, and there are an unusually large number of sea creatures. Many of them have begun to invade the land, and they look strange."
Both sides suffered heavy casualties. However, they also gained a great deal of resources. It is said that he has broken through to the Martial Emperor level, and his prestige in the army is rising day by day.
So now, in the army, the veteran generals are gone. New forces are vying for power, and talented individuals from all over the country are emerging.
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