457: Chapter 457 Fifty Years

Lin Xiao explained, "For one, he worried that if Tulishen made contact with the Zhenbei Army without the Prince of Zhenbei and the Princess present, the Khitan people would be driven to desperate measures and launch an all-out assault before we could arrive."

"Secondly, that Yelv Heqi is clearly not someone an ordinary person can handle."

"He was afraid that if he disclosed the information to you all, you might make some risky decisions, and if an accident occurred, it would leave the Prince of Zhenbei with lifelong regrets."

Lin Xiao truly admired how Marshal Suhe, despite being in such a perilous situation, still considered everything so carefully.

From initially having Tulishen leave the main force to act alone, to finally specifying that he needed to find him and Xiao Qingxuan, all were very wise decisions.

Because if he had sought out other women, Zhao Caiwei might have remained calm, but Mu Wanying might have acted impulsively and, in an attempt to prove herself, actually launched a raid on Yelv Heqi.

If they had fallen into the enemy's ambush, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Of course, Marshal Suhe also had his miscalculations; he probably did not expect the "Holy Water" to have such a massive impact, causing this tug-of-war battle to become so brutal.

If he had known in advance, he might have just had Tulishen run to the North Region to find him directly.

Although Zhao Caiwei was unwilling to be looked down upon, she had to face reality and secretly resolved to practice martial arts even more diligently in the future.

One day, she would also enter the Great Grandmaster Realm just like Xiao Qingxuan, so that she could not only help Lin Xiao more but also greatly increase her lifespan and stay together forever.

"Tulishen, do you know the whereabouts of Yelv Heqi?" Lin Xiao asked.

Tulishen's eyes gleamed; knowing that Lin Xiao was going to take action personally, he was greatly invigorated!

"Your Highness, my foster father has always had trusted scouts secretly monitoring the movements of Yelv Heqi and Khitan King Yelü Dachuan on the grasslands."

"To avoid being beheaded like Khan Jilun, they have been moving quietly, and their tracks are elusive."

"But our people have been following them in the shadows. As long as I return to Khitan territory, I can determine their location within a day!"

Lin Xiao had guessed as much; that old fox, Marshal Suhe, had definitely left a contingency plan.

Immediately, Lin Xiao ordered Tulishen to return to the grasslands and find the location of the Yelü Family.

As for himself, he still had to make a trip to Daxing Pass, which was further to the east.

It was the grain production area and fishing port for the Three Prefectures of Yan, rich and fertile, and crucial to the people of the Yan Region.

And more than half of the main force of the Khitan people was outside Daxing Pass.

Currently, the Zhenbei Army led by Mu Wanying was there supporting Princess Li Xinglan.

Since the fighting here with Zhao Caiwei was so brutal, he had to go and see the battle damage at Daxing Pass with his own eyes.

This war was no longer a small-scale raid, but a life-and-death struggle for the entire Three Prefectures of Yan against the Khitan Yelü Family.

Even with Lin Xiao's high martial prowess, it was impossible for him to defend the entire long border line alone.

Therefore, he had to ensure that the border garrison could hold on while he went deep behind enemy lines to behead the Yelü Family.

Seeing that Lin Xiao had only just arrived less than two hours ago and was already leaving, Zhao Caiwei was naturally reluctant to let him go.

But as soldiers, they were not sentimental.

"Husband, please rest assured. I will hold this place at all costs. I have already gained some insights into dealing with those crazed Khitan Army soldiers."

Zhao Caiwei smiled gently, telling her man not to worry.

"Even if you have insights, you still need the strength!"

Lin Xiao said, taking out several mystic grade and Earth Grade auxiliary spirit pills. He then ruthlessly spent 5,000 prestige points to buy a Heaven Grade cultivation pill and stuffed it into her hand.

A Heaven Grade cultivation pill could increase one's cultivation by 50 years in one go.

Although it was easy for Lin Xiao to increase his cultivation by 50 years, it would take the women a very, very long time to cultivate.

Originally, he had planned well—to practice with the women more and happily step into the Great Grandmaster Realm.

But now, he could not wait!

After all, for Zhao Caiwei, 50 years of cultivation could bring about a qualitative change.

In order to ensure the woman could survive steadily, he would not hesitate even if it cost him tens of thousands of prestige points.

"Eat this pill, otherwise I won't be at ease."

Zhao Caiwei, in a daze, took the cultivation pill. When she felt the solid and rapid surge of true energy within her body, she was full of disbelief!

If she had previously just been a novice hidden weapon Great Grandmaster, she was now a Great Grandmaster of great accomplishment!

"Husband... this..."

Lin Xiao did not explain much, saying, "Keep these pills that enhance physique and treat injuries well. Do not skimp on using them. You still have to bear children for me; there cannot be any mishaps!"

Zhao Caiwei clutched the warm pill in her hand, her nose souring, and tears almost falling.

In fact, she had really eaten all the pills the man had given her; otherwise, she might have been seriously injured long ago.

"I will listen to you, Husband."

Zhao Caiwei wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and remembered something else, reminding him, "By the way, Husband, have you thought about why the Khitan have not launched a total offensive and instead chose to keep fighting a war of attrition?"

Lin Xiao's expression shifted, "Are you saying they intentionally wanted to lure me here?"

"That possibility cannot be ruled out. If that is the case, the Yelü Family might have other schemes, such as taking action against our North Region while you are away." Zhao Caiwei said with concern.

Lin Xiao smiled, "Caiwei, you must understand that even I cannot look after the whole world."

"Since I have come, I must trust the wives who remained in the North Region and trust the soldiers of the Zhenbei Army."

Zhao Caiwei was stunned for a moment, then sighed in shame, "That's right, I was overthinking. Both you and Xiao Qingxuan are so brilliant, naturally you will arrange everything well."

Lin Xiao did not say anything more, hugged the woman, gave her a deep kiss, and then his figure sped away into the night towards the east.

Meanwhile, on the grasslands outside the pass, the cold wind was biting.

Because it was near Alimu Mountain, the terrain was higher, and even though it was spring, the nighttime temperature was still terrifyingly low.

In a huge natural cave, murals painted with red pigment by ancient ancestors recorded the oldest traces of human activity here.

An old man, draped in robes of animal skins and bird feathers with a gaunt face, was leaning on a skull staff, quietly admiring the murals.

"Ancestor, we received a message via carrier pigeon; the Prince of Zhenbei left the North Region two days ago."

A burly middle-aged man, wearing a golden crown, said excitedly from behind.

The old man did not rush to answer but asked in return, "Dachuan, who do you think... the ancestors depicted here are descendants of?"

Khitan King Yelü Dachuan was stunned and replied casually, "Naturally, they are the ancient ancestors of our Khitan people. This cave is a holy place that we have guarded for generations."

"Hehe... these murals have existed for over ten thousand years. Do you think... our Khitan people existed back then?"

"This..." Khitan King Yelü Dachuan was stumped, "Then, Ancestor, who do you think they are the ancestors of?"

Yelv Heqi said indifferently, "Over ten thousand years ago, there were several large rivers here that nurtured these ancient tribes."

"But as it became colder and colder, food became scarce, and they had to fight each other to survive."

"Those who were defeated and weak could only migrate south, becoming the Central Plains people of the current Yan Region and the Eastern Territory."

Although Khitan King Yelü Dachuan did not fully believe it, he did not want to refute it, "Ancestor is truly knowledgeable; you even know about things from ten thousand years ago."

"I am telling you this just to let you know that the Central Plains people are no different from us; we all share the same ancestors."

Yelv Heqi grinned sinisterly, "To put it simply, ten thousand years ago, our ancestors remained here because they were stronger."

"Today, as descendants of the strong, we have no reason to lose to the descendants of those defeated remnants. What do you say?"

Khitan King Yelü Dachuan was stirred, "Ancestor is absolutely right! Our Khitan warriors are invincible in the world, and our Yelü Family should be the overlords of the world!!"

"That's right... I like this temperament of yours; this is what a successor of our Yelü Family should be like!"

Yelv Heqi patted his great-great-grandson's shoulder and said, "I leave this place to you. Since the Prince of Zhenbei has left the North Region, it is time for me to set off."

"Rest assured, Ancestor. With the Holy Water Army, this grandson has nothing to fear! May I wish you success, Ancestor, in shattering the invincible myth of the Zhenbei Army in one battle!"

Khitan King Yelü Dachuan's expression was excited, and a trace of scarlet appeared in his eyes.

"Good!" Yelv Heqi grinned strangely, and a trace of imperceptible blue light flashed in his eyes.