NOVEL WEB chapter 110
110. The Villain’s Expedition, Not a Blade of Grass Grows
The four returned to Han Xianzi’s pavilion and closed the door, seemingly to discuss a serious matter.
“Calling you here suddenly, there is something very important. You have been cultivating in Tianling Mountain recently and are unaware of the civilian news. The great Puhan Dynasty is currently facing a crisis of internal strife and external invasion. More severe is that the rebels have allied with the foreign tribes, rapidly breaking through the defenses of the great Puhan Dynasty. The Puhan royal family has requested our support, and we will dispatch cultivators to suppress the rebels and the foreign tribes. However, the enemy forces are vast, and we are few in number, so we have no choice but to seek the combat intentions of the young cultivators.”
Han Xianzi spoke seriously, then took out a map with various markings, “According to the news from the royal family, I have made markings. As you can see, the traitors and the allied foreign army are rapidly infiltrating Puhan. The situation is urgent, but going into battle is extremely dangerous. Are you willing to suppress the allied forces? No pressure.”
“I’ll go here.”
Lin Nuo, without hesitation, pointed to a spot on the map.
And that spot was Hucheng. The cities near Hucheng had already been breached by the allied forces, and the allied forces there were numerous and powerful. Lin Nuo had directly chosen a difficult place.
“Why would you choose here?”
“To defend the homeland.”
Lin Nuo replied, holding his conscience.
Lin Nuo had guessed it was this matter. Indeed, there had been invasions by the rebel and allied foreign armies into the great Puhan nation, but initially, his strength was too weak to qualify to go. At that time, only Liu Shuqin and Qin Shili went to the front lines to fight.
But now, Lin Nuo had achieved various accomplishments, a righteous knight, a hero of justice, a wise man with ingenious strategies, all sorts of righteous titles suited him, so now he was qualified to carry out the mission.
“I will also go to Hucheng.”
Qin Shili interjected.
But Han Xianzi vetoed her request: “Shili, I have a special mission for you. It’s enough for Lin Nuo to go.”
“Master, what about me?”
Su Kexin felt forgotten and anxiously asked.
Han Xianzi’s hand rested on Su Kexin’s shoulder, speaking softly, “Kexin, you are new to our sect, and your cultivation is not yet sufficient. This mission is too dangerous for you. Stay in Tianling Mountain.”
“Ah… um…”
Su Kexin pouted, feeling a bit aggrieved, but thinking that the master was also looking out for her best interests. Currently, her strength was the weakest among the four disciples, the youngest, and the least mature in mind. Going to the battlefield was indeed very dangerous.
Lin Nuo listened to Han Xianzi’s words.
Goodness, thinking to himself, was this talk of volunteering only directed at me, Lin Nuo?
“Let the junior sister go too,” Lin Nuo said earnestly.
“It’s too dangerous, she can’t.”
“I will protect her.”
Lin Nuo stated this with utmost seriousness.
“I will protect her,” these five simple words made Su Kexin’s heart bloom with joy, instantly filling her with a sense of security.
“The battlefield is no child’s play.”
“She already possesses the ability, and moreover, this is the best trial. As a cultivator, one should have the courage and will to not fear death. An external campaign aids her growth more than any cultivation.”
Lin Nuo spoke earnestly. Indeed, this was a golden opportunity. That area was precisely where the “Heavenly Fire” meteorite had fallen. Su Kexin must be present at the scene; she must ascend, otherwise, why would I go to that godforsaken place? Just to watch a meteor shower together?
Han Xianzi was underestimating Su Kexin. Even if she were left alone on the battlefield, she might sweep through thousands of enemies. Her experience would skyrocket, and she might declare invincibility ahead of time.
After Lin Nuo’s heartfelt persuasion and logical reasoning, he finally convinced Han Xianzi to let Su Kexin accompany them.
Next, Lin Nuo must “protect” Su Kexin well. Before the “Heavenly Fire” meteorite falls, he must prevent her from erupting. Once she erupts, she loses consciousness, and if she runs away then, it’s all over.
Now, Qin Shili found herself an outsider. Lin Nuo and Su Kexin were headed to the same place, while she was assigned elsewhere.
Well, the future is long, and there’s still time to understand him. For him, repelling the enemy army should be a piece of cake.
“By the way, Master, where is the eldest senior sister? Why haven’t I seen her?”
Su Kexin looked around, puzzled. After all, resisting the alien rebel army was a major affair. Liu Shuqin was the eldest senior sister; logically, she should be attending the meeting with them.
“She has already gone.”
“Ah, gone? To the battlefield?”
“Yes,” Han Xianzi nodded.
“Then, where did the eldest senior sister go?”
“To her hometown,” Han Xianzi replied.
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In the grandiose imperial palace of the Puhan Dynasty.
Luo Xiaoxue paced back and forth in the palace corridor, feeling uneasy lately, as a great disaster was approaching.
“Your Highness, you’ve been walking for a long time, please take a short rest.”
Luo Xiaoxue’s maid expressed her concern.
Luo Xiaoxue sighed, “You don’t know, the Puhan Dynasty is facing internal strife and external threats. The rebels have formed an alliance with the aliens, and the people are suffering greatly.”
“It’s a blessing for the people that Your Highness worries about them. But Your Highness, there’s nothing we can do now. You’re too anxious, and it’s not good for your health.”
“The soldiers are fighting on the battlefield, and all I can do is sigh within the palace walls. I feel so weak,” Luo Xiaoxue sighed again.
“Your Highness, don’t blame yourself. You are a lady; the task of killing enemies on the battlefield is not meant for you.”
“But even if I can’t go to the battlefield to kill enemies, I still want to do something for the people…”
As Luo Xiaoxue worried, she suddenly remembered something, “Right, I have my own guards; I need to deploy them all.”
“Ah, Your Highness, the Princess, these are the royal guards assigned by the Emperor to protect you. How can you…”
“I’m fine, why would I need so many guards? Ah, you don’t understand, don’t speak carelessly, or I might just silence you with poison.”
Luo Xiaoxue jokingly stretched out her finger towards the maid’s throat, playfully intimidating her.
Although she was a woman, she was also one with a heart for the people of the world. Ever since she was rescued by Young Master Lin from You City, she took him as a role model, aspiring to be someone who could support the weak and relieve the people’s worries.
Moreover, since being saved by Young Master Lin, her constitution, once cold, had improved significantly. Coupled with the royal physician’s treatment, her health had greatly recovered.
She had also begun practicing with swords and spears, mastering some self-defense techniques, making her more than capable of handling common foes.
Ever since her return from You City, she had sent people to search for the whereabouts of Lin Fanpai, Young Master Lin, but to no avail. None of the sects or factions had any record of such a person.
Perhaps he was a chivalrous hero, wandering the lands, unsheathing his sword to right the wrongs he encountered.
When would she see him again?
Luo Xiaoxue felt uneasy, this parting felt like an eternal farewell, as if they would never meet again.
Even if she couldn’t see Lin Fanpai, his righteous spirit was deeply etched in her heart.
Perhaps Young Master Lin had gone to the battlefield!
Departure, she would personally dispatch the royal guards, departure!
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