128: Our Captain is back (asking for monthly tickets)

Baidi City, the human-devil calamity has been eliminated, and under the night, it enjoys long-lost tranquility.

However, at this moment, thousands of miles away, Jinguancheng.

Urgent reports flew up Yunding Mountain one after another.

“Report, news from the Fa Shan Army’s Third Mountain indicates that when they arrived, Junior General Xiang Zhonglang of Yongning Pass led his troops to abandon the pass, and Yongning Fu fell. The Third Mountain is currently fighting the invading Ming Snake clan to retake Yongning Fu.”

“What? Damn it! How dare that surnamed Fan abandon the pass? Once Yongning Fu is lost, there will be no natural defenses for thousands of miles behind it.”

“Pass on my order, command the Third Mountain to recapture Yongning Pass at all costs. There are only a few devils; even if it takes human lives, you must grind them down.”

“Report, Commander, news from the Fourth Mountain’s support at the Tianxiong Pass front line states that they had initially repelled three invading Devil Zhu Yan, killing two of them and one escaping. However, a third party intervened, injuring two Zhonglang Generals guarding the pass. The Fourth Mountain Zhonglang General is leading his troops, using the Fa Shan Great Array to blockade the Inner City.”

“A third-party force? Damn it, Commander, investigate this! Tianxiong Pass leads to the Central Plains; it’s the throat of Shu Land. This matter cannot be delayed, lest something unexpected happens. Immediately mobilize troops to support them.”

“But, Commander, the Fa Shan Army now only has three mountains of troops left. This is the bottom line for defending Jinguancheng. Those guys in the Ten Thousand Mountains are currently using that Devil Assembly to probe and attack our border. If they launch a surprise attack, the consequences would be unimaginable!” A subordinate said with a troubled expression.

At the center of the main hall stood a burly man with two upward-curving beards and faintly yellow eyebrows. He wore a red-studded, gold-bound hair helmet on his head, a flowing beast-faced armor, and a scarlet robe embroidered with clouds and flying beasts.

This person was precisely the Dao Fu Division Deputy Commander. He paced back and forth in the hall with a frown, then looked at his subordinate, the messenger.

“Then immediately investigate, Commander, which Fu Cities near Tianxiong Pass can spare troops?”

A subordinate immediately stepped forward and walked to a large sand table in front of the Deputy Commander, pointing to a certain pass.

“Commander, please look!”

“Tianxiong Pass is located northeast of Jiannan Road. The closest three Fu Gates are Jiange Pass to the Southwest, Pingyang Pass to the Northwest, and Baidi City to the Southeast.”

“Earlier, news came from Jiange Pass that a devil calamity also occurred there. The Third Mountain’s support didn’t arrive in time. Just as the local Zhonglang General was besieged by three Fei Yi, a mysterious person appeared and killed the three Fei Yi.”

“This is news from the Zhonglang General who went to support the Third Mountain. Since the devil calamity here has been quelled, and you, sir, were overwhelmed by other urgent reports, your subordinate temporarily suppressed this news.”

“The name of the person who helped Jiange Pass is somewhat intriguing to your subordinate. General, you’ll understand once you see it.”

The speaker took out a scroll of document and presented it with both hands.

The Commander raised an eyebrow, took the document, opened it, and his gaze swept over it.

However, his expression quickly turned to one of surprise and doubt.

“I remember, Commander, a few days ago, when the Ten Thousand Mountains rioted, a letter came from Baidi City saying that one of his Patrolling Mountain Commandants had broken through the Fourth Heavenly Gate. I even ordered that this person temporarily serve as the Ninth Mountain Zhonglang General.”

“What was that person’s name? Do you still remember?” The Commander asked his subordinate, his eyes flashing with brilliance.

“Your subordinate remembers. His name is Chen Yuan!” The subordinate nodded, answering with certainty.

Upon hearing this, the Commander unfolded the letter in his hand, his expression strange, staring at two words on it.

“Such a coincidence?”

He muttered softly, his face full of suspicion.

At this moment, another “Report” echoed in the main hall, abruptly interrupting his thoughts and making him frown involuntarily.

He was afraid that more bad news would arrive!

At this time, a soldier stood outside the hall, extended his hands forward, bowed his head, quickly stepped into the hall, then knelt on one knee and said loudly.

“Xiang Zhonglang of Baidi City has sent a battle report.”

“The letter states that the human-devil calamity has been pacified, and the news has been sent to areas outside the pass.”

“In this battle, Ninth Mountain Zhonglang General Chen Yuan turned the tide, continuously killing four Great Heavenly Gate Devils, settling the matter with one decisive blow!”

As soon as these words were uttered, almost everyone in the main hall was startled.

“What?”

The Commander moved his body. The next second, his burly figure appeared in front of the armored soldier. With a grab, he pulled the letter into his hand.

With a hint of impatience in his eyes, he tore open the letter, quickly scanned it, and immediately turned his anger into joy, shouting loudly,

“Good!”

“What a Chen Yuan!”

“This man is my savior!”

After speaking, his eyes blazed, his body tilted slightly forward, and his presence was awe-inspiring,

“Order!”

“I am grateful for Ninth Mountain Zhonglang General Chen Yuan’s hard work, but Tianxiong Pass is a crucial fortress connecting to the Central Plains and must not be lost. Order him to immediately dispatch troops to Tianxiong Pass!”

“Also, order the two Zhonglang Generals of Jiange Pass to go quickly.”

“Inform them to temporarily obey Chen Yuan’s command!”

This voice resonated throughout the main hall.

The other people in the hall had varying expressions upon hearing the Deputy Commander’s order.

This Commander, who always had a strong temper, usually issued orders like thunder.

But for that Ninth Mountain Zhonglang General, he expressed gratitude for his hard work with such polite words, while for the two at Jiange Pass, he merely casually told them to go together and even handed over command to the Ninth Mountain.

This obvious difference...

However, they were also quite shaken by the news brought by the messenger.

One person killed four Great Heavenly Gate Devils continuously!

Where did this Chen Yuan come from?

“Understood!”

The messenger responded loudly and quickly exited the main hall.

…

Time quickly arrived at the next day.

At dusk, in Qingshan County, wisps of cooking smoke rose.

However, soon, a roar came from outside Qingshan County.

On the river outside the city, vast stretches of formidable iron armor, under the golden light of the setting sun, created a fragmented golden hue.

Horses galloped across the Nu River, splashing water.

Behind the iron armor, banners fluttered, flapping in the wind, majestic and awe-inspiring.

At the very front, a figure in green robes looked at Qingshan County in the distance, seemingly eager to return home.

“Giddy-up!”

He spurred his horse towards the city gate of Qingshan County.

At this time, the people of Qingshan County, sensing the thunderous hooves outside, all ran out to look.

They saw a figure in green robes on a white horse outside the distant city gate.

Behind him, armored cavalry followed, raising clouds of dust as they rushed into the city.

When the people clearly saw the figure in front, their faces were greatly shaken, not out of fear, but with the kind of joyful surprise one feels upon seeing someone they have longed for day and night.

“Folks, our Commandant is back!”

For a time, the people ran and shouted, their overflowing joy quickly spreading through the streets and alleys of Qingshan County.

The people swarmed out, holding various things in their hands.

I had something to do today, so the update is a bit short. I will make it up later.