205: Chapter 0205 A Renowned General

Outside the military camp, Lin Xiao stretched and yawned.

Although his cultivation level had surpassed that of a Great Grandmaster, he was not a deity, after all; going days without sleep or rest still left him feeling tired.

The four soldiers standing guard nearby watched him quietly, their expressions vigilant and completely unmoved.

Lin Xiao had used his Eye of God to observe them; these Cold Iron Guard soldiers generally possessed over a decade of cultivation, and some of the veterans even had more than twenty years.

Furthermore, their aptitude was all yellow grade or higher; it was almost impossible to find anyone of mortal grade.

An army with this kind of strength was, if anything, stronger than his own Zhenbei Army.

Such a formidable force, if it could not be used for his own purposes, might very well become a powerful enemy on the battlefield.

Lin Xiao became increasingly convinced that rashly helping the Prince of Yan was definitely not a good idea.

Just then, a female general walked quickly out of the camp.

"Brother, you... who are you?"

Zhao Caiwei walked closer and realized it was a young man, not General Zhao Kuan.

Lin Xiao sized up the woman before him; her features were delicate yet heroic, her temperament was like a cold, frosty orchid, and her tall figure surpassed that of an average man.

If she were in his original world, she would absolutely be a top-tier supermodel!

[Zhao Caiwei, 27 years old, Deputy Commander of the Cold Iron Guard, Aptitude: Earth Grade]

[Cultivation Technique: Snow Moon Silver Spear (45 years of cultivation), a unique skill passed down through the Zhao family, highly suitable for combat in snowy terrain. Grade: Earth Grade]

[Traits: Plucking Leaves and Flying Flowers (Special), Drawing Inferences (Special), General's Talent]

Upon seeing these attributes, Lin Xiao couldn't help but be stunned!

"Plucking Leaves and Flying Flowers: Extremely high talent for throwing weapons; can easily master and become proficient in them."

"Drawing Inferences: Extremely high learning ability; can draw inferences about other cases from one instance and quickly master unfamiliar skills."

She actually had two special traits?

This woman was clearly meant to be trained as a "Little Li Flying Dagger" type, yet she had been forcibly turned into an "Overlord Spear" user?

The key was that she had a full forty-five years of cultivation in spear techniques!

She had likely relied on her "Drawing Inferences" learning ability to force her way through the study of it.

If she had started by practicing throwing knives or hidden weapon techniques, she would have long since become a "Hidden Weapon Great Grandmaster" that made the world tremble in fear, right?

No! She was joining the Cold Iron Guard to share the burden for her father and brother.

A female general is not a female assassin; how could she throw hidden weapons?

"What are you looking at? Why aren't you speaking?"

Zhao Caiwei felt a trace of unease in her heart; she had actually seen a hint of "pity" in the man's eyes?

They were clearly strangers, so why would he show such an emotion?

"General Zhao Caiwei, once you read this letter, you will understand."

Lin Xiao took out a letter and handed it to her.

Seeing the familiar handwriting, Zhao Caiwei immediately took it.

After quickly reading it, Zhao Caiwei looked at the man with an expression of disbelief, unable to speak for a long time!

"You... you are the Grand General of the Zhenbei Army, Lin Xiao!?"

It was no wonder Zhao Caiwei was so agitated; the dignified leader of the Zhenbei Army had actually come all alone to a battlefield thousands of miles away?!

And he did it just to support his subordinate's family?

Lin Xiao showed an expression of deep emotion: "Miss Zhao Caiwei, Brother Zhao treated me with the kindness of knowing me, and he is also my sworn brother."

"This is the first time he has asked me for a favor, and both in terms of emotion and reason, I cannot just sit idly by."

"However, the Zhenbei Army is on a long march, and it would truly be too late if they came all the way to Tai Prefecture."

"So... I had no choice but to come alone to assist the Cold Iron Guard, hoping that with my meager strength, I could help the Zhao family."

Zhao Caiwei looked at the man in disbelief; if General Zhao Kuan hadn't written the letter, she would never have believed that anyone could be so "foolish"!

You, a grand general, abandoned tens of thousands of troops to come here yourself to help others fight a war?

Just because your sworn brother asked you for a favor?

"Lin Xiao, I have heard of some of your exploits. Forgive my bluntness, but your reasoning... does not hold water."

Zhao Caiwei said with a cold gaze: "You must have other motives for coming to help us, right?"

Lin Xiao thought to himself that she was worthy of being the outstanding talent of the younger generation of the Zhao family; she wasn't easy to fool...

This woman possessed super learning abilities and must have read many books; her wisdom and vision were not comparable to ordinary people.

"That is natural. I actually have some conditions I would like to discuss with General Zhao. Is it convenient?"

Zhao Caiwei nodded, "Lin Xiao, please come in."

Logically, Zhao Yunting should be resting at this time, but the arrival of Lin Xiao was a major event.

Arriving at the main commander's tent, as they walked in, a woman dressed in men's clothing with a petite and exquisite figure was currently administering acupuncture to Zhao Yunting.

Beside the woman was a medicine chest, and the contents were quite complete, looking very professional.

"Little sister, how is Father?"

The woman looked up, her round, delicately carved face showing a hint of childishness, yet one could tell she was definitely a beauty in the making.

"Big brother and second brother are truly damnable; they caused Father's heart meridians to become blocked with anger again, even though I had finally managed to smooth them out just a few days ago!"

[Zhao Cailing, 16 years old, military doctor, Aptitude: mystic grade]

[Traits: Miracle Hands Rejuvenating (Special), Physician, Herb Gathering]

"Miracle Hands Rejuvenating: Possesses extremely high medical talent."

Lin Xiao watched with some envy; a doctor... this kind of trait was rare indeed.

His own Zhenbei Army medical team didn't have many decent military doctors; medical talent was in such short supply!

"Cailing, Father is fine now; I feel much more comfortable."

Zhao Yunting pulled at his collar and looked toward Lin Xiao.

"Caiwei, this young man looks unusual; who is he?"

"Junior, Lin Xiao of the Zhenbei Army, pays respects to General Zhao!"

Lin Xiao took the initiative to step forward and perform a fist-and-palm salute; for such a legend in the military, he still needed to show enough respect.

[Zhao Yunting, 57 years old, Commander of the Cold Iron Guard, Aptitude: Earth Grade (Sealed)]

[Cultivation Technique: Snow Moon Silver Spear (73 years of cultivation), Grade: Earth Grade]

[Traits: A Legendary General (Legendary), Spear Dao Master (Special), Commander]

Without a doubt, if Zhao Yunting hadn't been injured, he would absolutely be the nightmare of countless enemies on the battlefield.

The "A Legendary General" trait was the best proof, meaning his military career had gained recognition throughout the entire world.

Unfortunately, age is the greatest enemy of the strong!

After being severely injured, even though he possessed the cultivation of a Spear Dao Master, it was difficult for him to display his former glory.

Upon hearing Lin Xiao introduce himself, a flash of sharp light flickered in Zhao Yunting's seemingly cloudy eyes.