456 Returning to Jingzhai (Part 1)
Together with Yun Qingyun and Yun Shuni, they quietly arrived at the army camp, where Shima was leisurely resting.
Yun Qing and Yun Shuni still had matters to attend to, so Captain Guan had already rushed back. With this unexpected turn of events, returning to stabilize the situation was of utmost importance.
He Chen flew lightly into the air, waved goodbye to Yun Qing and Yun Shuni, and flew three thousand feet high in one step, disappearing into the clouds as a small black dot, heading towards the royal city.
Yun Qing paused for a moment, looked at Yun Shuni who was still observing, smiled slightly, and waited quietly.
Yun Shuni stood quietly for a long time, her eyes sparkling like the brightest star in the night sky. Turning to look at Yun Qing beside her, she whispered, "We just left, but I already miss him a little."
His eyes were filled with deep affection, instantly moistening my heart.
Yun Qing gently took Yun Shuni's hand and whispered, "Don't worry, Chen Lang will be back soon."
Yun Shuni nodded gently, looking at the bustling city before her, feeling a sense of belonging.
She asked softly, "Sister, isn't the clearing of the surrounding lands a bit more feasible now?"
Yun Qing nodded slightly in agreement, "Yes, the demonic dragon is dead. The demonic dragon, the demonic monkey, and others have all died here. For the time being, no demonic beast should dare to come."
The matter of reclaiming wasteland can also be put on the agenda; we can proceed with this plan gradually.
Originally, the plan was for the soldiers to cultivate the land and reclaim wasteland simultaneously, but now the soldiers are actively training, and other matters have been delegated to others. This has already been discussed with Miss and Elder Weng in the past few days.
The same was true in Dalong Prefecture; all soldiers were engaged in training in preparation for war.
Yun Shuni nodded, not asking any further questions. With a soft leap, she landed on the lion-horse's back, which slowly moved towards the distant barren mountains. Yun Qing followed closely behind, gently landing on the lion-horse's back.
Zhang Dazhuang now wielded a large sword with a completely new appearance, as if it had been reforged.
His booming voice, loud enough to be heard from afar, rang out, "Greetings, General!"
He strode forward quickly, bowed, and said in a voice as loud as a bell, "Greetings, Generals. Today's progress has been smooth, and there are no suspicious persons around."
Yun Qing nodded gently and said in a clear voice, "Thank you all for your hard work. Starting today, farmers will be coming to clean up. We'll need to arrange extra manpower to ensure their safety."
Zhang Dazhuang nodded without hesitation, "Yes, General."
At the exit of the royal city, Jingzhai, Granny Hong, and Elder Hua looked back gently. The vast royal city was bustling with people and vehicles, and the different layers of people and vehicles were distinct from the inside out.
Jingzhai watched quietly for a moment, then whispered, "Granny Hong really wants to leave with us? The royal city may be a bit dull, but it's much more prosperous than the border. I wonder if Granny Hong will get used to it."
Granny Hong, dressed simply in a grey robe, chuckled softly, "The royal city is nice, but without Miss, it's no fun for me to stay here. Why don't I go with Miss to have a look? At my age, it's good to travel around and see more while I can still."
Jingzhai nodded gently, her eyes filled with gratitude.
Hua Que and Hua Zhi, siblings, traveled light with simple luggage.
Jingzhai nodded slightly and said softly, "Elder Hua, if there's nothing else, we'll depart now."
Master Hua nodded with a smile, "Thank you for your trouble, Master."
Two carriages, driven by a man dressed in black with a bamboo hat covering his face, exuding a fierce aura that couldn't be concealed, as if he had experienced countless life-or-death battles. He gently gripped the reins, and the sturdy horses moved forward steadily, his expression cautious and attentive.
Inside the carriage, Master Hua sat silently, watching his grandson, who was yawning slightly after getting up early. A smile played on his lips as he said softly, "You two rest first. The journey is still long, don't rush."
The two carriages attracted many gazes as they traveled, only slowly disappearing from sight. With the entire Demon-Slaying Division of the royal city gone, many felt a sudden sense of relief, and at that moment, they just wanted to burst into laughter.
Outward from the capital, wide roads stretched out, carrying various daily necessities, vegetables, hunted or raised animals, firewood, and some people who were sallow-faced and thin with lifeless eyes.
Jingzhai watched quietly, his eyes devoid of sorrow or joy. The royal city had been established for less than a year, yet a strange feeling arose within him, the origin of which he did not know.
Escort agencies, martial arts schools, and numerous sects' members descending from the mountains for procurement or other purposes—the royal city is inextricably linked to all of these entities, existing in varying degrees, sometimes visible, sometimes hidden.
I can't help but wonder what caused the previous dynasty, and whether what I remember is truly the case.
Hearing that a three-year-old child was to assume the throne was utterly absurd and laughable. He couldn't help but think of his nephews. If their strength was still insufficient and his elder brother did not return, it would take a long time for these major sects to finish their tests.
Is it like the State of Qi, where all our cards have been exposed, making us vulnerable to being replaced at any time?
Is it also because the Emperor separated the Demon Slaying Division that he was able to see the true nature of things from a distance, and only by being outside the immediate situation can one see the whole picture?
As the carriage gradually moved further and further away from the capital, the farmland, which had been closely connected, became sparse, and in some places even dense forests.
Finally, the farmland was gone, and the occasional post station they encountered along the way led them to travel together, either as guards or merchants. Although they were not constantly on guard against each other, they were still very careful.
Jingzhai closed his eyes and focused his mind, allowing the surrounding scenery to enter his consciousness. He stopped thinking, circulated his inner energy, and quietly comprehended the phenomena.
Suddenly, a familiar aura appeared in my consciousness, waiting quietly.
A joy that welled up from the bottom of her heart spread across her face as she gently lifted the curtain and stepped out. Beneath the veil was a smile as warm as the spring sun, bright eyes and white teeth, long hair as smooth as silk. She looked up into the distance, then instantly left the carriage and flew through the air.
Their eyes met, and in the instant their hands were grasped, she whispered, "Chen Lang, I missed you."
He gently pulled her into his arms, tenderly embracing her slender waist.
After a cup of tea, the two quietly approached the carriage.
He Chen bowed slightly to the group and said softly, "Granny Hong. Alchemist Hua."
Granny Hong smiled gently and said softly, "Greetings, young master."
After a careful look, I was amazed by her jade-like appearance.
Jingzhai gave a soft cry to the sky, and Yan'er appeared quickly, its tall figure and wings that blotted out the sky. Elder Hua and the others rode away on Yan'er.
He Chen gently embraced her; the wind was strong, so they naturally needed to hold on tightly. They rode the wind and followed quickly behind.
A warm embrace, the person I love in my heart, at this moment, I can only quietly lean on them and whisper, 'The Demon Slayer Division has already withdrawn from the royal city, and this royal city can no longer accommodate the Demon Slayer Division.'
Change is imminent; my lover will have to work hard from now on.
She nodded gently and said softly, "Everything will be as you wish. I'll be there for you whenever you need me."
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