129: Send troops to Tianxiong Pass (Subscribe)

“Our Commandant is back!”

“Everyone, come out quickly!”

The neighbors ran around shouting, and some even beat gongs.

When the common people heard this news, they were excited and thrilled from the bottom of their hearts.

They rushed out the door, then remembered something, and quickly turned back.

For a moment, in every household’s courtyard, chickens flew and dogs barked.

In one house, an old hen laying an egg in a chicken coop was straining with effort when suddenly, a hand reached in, grabbed the chicken’s neck, and *plop*, a fresh, warm egg dropped into the hay nest.

A lamb, suckling from its mother in the sheep pen, was suddenly picked up by its owner who rushed into the pen, and carried out of the courtyard, looking bewildered.

The guard dog, startled by the commotion and agitated, barked incessantly at the outside, *woof, woof*, only to be slapped twice by its owner.

When the common people swarmed out of their homes, they held various items in their hands.

Old hens, lambs, air-dried game, cured fish.

The crowds converged from all directions, from major streets and small alleys, towards the main street.

At an extremely fast speed, they gathered into a human tide, submerging Chen Yuan and the Fifth Mountain Army he led.

“Whoa!”

Chen Yuan reined in his stiff horse, which neighed and reared its hooves high.

The next second, a surge of cheers from the crowd came.

“Sir!”

“Sir!”

“This is my family’s chicken, please take it to nourish your body.”

“This is lotus seed cake made by my wife. After you eat it, Sir, you will surely have many children and blessings.”

“Sir, this is my family’s son who just turned one month old. He hasn’t been named yet. Please, Sir, bestow a name upon him.”

“…”

Everyone surrounded Chen Yuan’s large horse, eagerly raising their offerings, their faces filled with earnest hope.

Some even held up their own children, shouting loudly.

These people expressed their respect and gratitude to Chen Yuan in the most simple way.

Chen Yuan looked at the crowd, and the increasing number of people rushing over, and for a moment, his eyes were filled with emotion.

In more than half a year, many things had happened in this small county town.

Fortunately, they had all endured.

As for the Ninth Mountain Army behind him, most of them had walked through mountains of corpses and seas of blood, carrying an Evil Qi that ordinary people feared, and the common people usually avoided them like snakes and scorpions.

But at this moment, these cold-eyed armored soldiers were somewhat bewildered.

These common people not only weren't afraid of them but also thanked them, constantly stuffing things into their hands and onto their saddles.

Those behind, unable to push forward, simply threw things directly into their arms, which momentarily flustered these usually stern armored soldiers.

If they hadn't known that these common people were exuding goodwill, seeing objects flying everywhere, they might have thought it was a public parade for display!

At this moment, Chen Yuan cupped his hands towards the crowd and laughed loudly,

“Fellow villagers, I have received your kind intentions!”

“Chen has just returned. Please allow me to rest with my subordinates first, and then I will visit your homes as a guest.”

“Villagers, please return for now.”

And at this moment, a clear call came.

“Brother!”

Not far away, amidst the bustling crowd, a figure in red, riding a date-colored horse, came galloping.

Chen Yuan saw the familiar face, and his expression couldn't help but brighten.

Then, he heard a loud eagle cry from the sky.

Chen Yuan looked up, squinting at the sky bathed in the evening sun.

Then, a loud voice suddenly rang out.

“Eight hundred li urgent dispatch!”

“By order of the Dao Fu Division Commander!”

“Ninth Mountain Zhonglang General, immediately lead the army to Tianxiong Pass!”

As the voice fell, in the distant sky, a silver light shot towards Qingshan County below.

The silver light rapidly grew larger in everyone’s sight, stirring up a strong wind, revealing a silver Ao Tian Falcon, as if cast from silver.

Seeing this, the common people stirred, scattering to clear an open space in front.

The silver falcon flapped its large silver wings backward, its speed suddenly decreased, and then it slowly landed in front of Chen Yuan, raising dust that made the nearby common people unable to open their eyes.

On the Ao Tian Falcon, stood an armored soldier with three red command flags stuck on his back.

The armored soldier’s gaze fell on Chen Yuan, and he showed a hint of surprise, then jumped down, walked quickly forward, knelt on one knee, and took out a letter of command.

“Sir, you must be Junior General Chen!”

“This is urgent!”

“This is the letter of command!”

He spoke no unnecessary words.

The smile on Chen Yuan’s face gradually faded. He raised his hand and, with a remote grasp, drew the letter into his hand. He then unfolded it, his eyes slowly narrowing.

Tianxiong Pass!

Then, he casually put it away and said faintly.

“Go back and reply. This General knows.”

The messenger responded with a “Yes,” bowed with both hands, retreated a few steps, then turned and jumped onto the Ao Tian Falcon’s back.

With an eagle cry, a strong wind rose, and the falcon soared straight up, quickly disappearing.

At this, the common people, who had just been happy and excited, instantly fell silent.

Is Sir leaving?

To fight in another place!

In the eyes of the common people of Qingshan County, Sir was the Soul of their Qingshan County. If it weren't for Chen Yuan saving the situation multiple times, Qingshan County would have long been gone.

But now...

Everyone was suddenly at a loss, causing a commotion.

“Stand by!”

Chen Yuan raised his hand and lightly shouted, then pulled the reins, urged his horse forward, and took a few steps.

At this time, Lian Nishang had also ridden her horse to arrive.

“Brother, are you leaving?”

Lian Nishang’s brows and eyes showed a hint of urgency.

Chen Yuan couldn't help but frown,

“I originally planned to stay in Qingshan for two more days before returning to Jingguan City for my report, but it seems the situation is urgent, and I, the newly appointed Junior General, am needed to support other places.”

Speaking, he whispered,

“The place I entered last time was the doing of those Yao Race in the Ten Thousand Mountains. Other Fu Gates also experienced changes, but this time it’s different. Other forces are involved, and I’m ordered to go support.”

People always strive for higher positions. Chen Yuan, having been appointed Fa Shan Army Zhonglang General, would certainly have to leave. He had originally intended to stay in Qingshan County for two more days, but now that he had received the urgent order from the Dao Fu Division, that idea naturally fell through.

A hint of worry rose in Lian Nishang’s eyes. The world was changing too fast, and she felt powerless against this surging undercurrent.

“Brother, if you leave, what about Qingshan County?” She couldn't help but ask.

“I’m leaving it to you!” Chen Yuan’s brows widened.

“I have already discussed it with Junior General Xiang. You will then serve as the Patrolling Mountain Commandant for both counties. Now that the Demonic Cult has been eliminated, and the eight hundred li of Langdang Mountain has been mostly cleared by me, there’s no major issue.”

“Even if something happens, I haven’t gone far and will come back to kill. Rest assured.”

“Moreover, during this period, you have done very well leading the people of both counties. I am not as good as you.”

Lian Nishang felt a subtle pressure. She was taking over Chen Yuan’s position, but she could only help Chen Yuan so much.

“Ni Chang will listen to Brother.”

“Good! Oh, by the way, where are the two Heavenly Gate Devil Physical Bodies I threw down the other day?” Chen Yuan hadn’t forgotten about this.

Those were good things.

He had specifically obtained them.

“They are still in the original spot. Miss Fang and Brother’s Contracted Demons are guarding them, fearing that the essence from these Heavenly Gate Devils might leak out and cause some accidents.” Lian Nishang’s beautiful eyes slightly shifted.

“Alright, you wait for me there. I’ll be right back!”

Having said that, Chen Yuan moved like the wind, springing up from his horse’s back and transforming into a golden light, rapidly heading towards the city.

And the Ninth Mountain Army behind him did not move, waiting in place according to his command.

The surrounding common people stirred.

They didn’t know what Sir was going to do.

Before leaving, Chen Yuan did not return to his small courtyard. In his opinion, he wasn't going far, so there was no need to make a special visit.

He arrived at the end of an alley.

At the entrance of a wine shop at this moment.

An old man with a hunched back had indeed heard the news and was standing at the entrance, looking out.

Chen Yuan landed in the alley and laughed heartily.

“Old Wu, waiting for me!”

When Old Wu saw Chen Yuan, the expectant look on his face immediately broke into wrinkles of a smile,

“Congratulations, Sir, on being promoted to Zhonglang General. This old man knew you would have this day.”

“You, ah, you’ve said it all. I originally planned to come back and drink at your wine shop, but it seems there’s no chance now.”

“This old man heard, Sir, that you are leaving now?” Old Wu nodded, but there was a hint of reluctance in his eyes.

“Yes, I came to see you before I left. Since I came here, I haven’t had many relatives or friends, and I’ve spent the most time with you, old man. I originally planned to ask if you wanted to leave with me, but then I thought it wasn’t necessary. I’ll come back to visit whenever I have time. Please help me look after the courtyard.” Chen Yuan spoke to Old Wu in a casual tone.

Old Wu heavily sighed “Aye.”

“I’m off!” Chen Yuan turned, waved his hand, just like someone telling an elder at home where they were going.

“Sir, wait a moment!” Old Wu called out to him.

Then, the old man began to busy himself.

Soon, he had filled a wine gourd with wine and handed it to Chen Yuan.

“Drinking on the road is the same.”

He put the gourd into Chen Yuan’s hand and then smiled.

“Sir, don’t forget the wine this old man brewed!”

Chen Yuan nodded, and with a flicker of his feet, he disappeared from the alley.

In a short while, Chen Yuan’s figure appeared on the white horse.

He pulled the reins, the horse neighed, its hooves lifted, and its body turned.

“Ninth Mountain, heed my command!”

“Proceed to Tianxiong Pass!”

“Charge!”

Immediately, all the horses neighed in unison, and the Ninth Mountain Army collectively turned their horse heads.

In the middle, the white horse leaped and galloped through. His fluttering green robes, under the gaze of the common people, led his troops rumbling out of the city.

Their Commandant had left again.

Soon after, Chen Yuan arrived alone at the mountain forest where he had previously opened the passage.

The rest of the army had already set off in the direction of Tianxiong Pass.

At this time, in the mountain forest, a few familiar faces were already waiting there.

Chen Yuan leaped from his horse, flying to stand before the group.

“Brother!”

“Brother Chen!”

“Sir!”

Lian Nishang, Fang Qingzhu, and Gongsun Yang stepped forward one by one.

Chen Yuan let out a whistle at this moment, and in the mountain forest, the Contracted Demons guarding nearby appeared one after another, running to pay their respects.

He looked at this group of subordinates, his eyes shining brightly,

“This General is going to Tianxiong Pass, and you must also come with me. You will have to work hard for now.”

As he spoke, Chen Yuan suddenly extended his sleeve. His flowing sleeve, like a cloud, instantly expanded to a radius of several zhang, and a strong wind swept out, enveloping the group of Contracted Demons under his command.

During this process, all the Contracted Demons transformed into their original forms. Then, as they were fiercely sucked into the sleeve, their figures were stretched into thin, smoke-like wisps and drawn into the sleeve.

This entire process took less than two breaths of time.

The other three saw this Divine Ability, their expressions varied.

Lian Nishang was fine, only her beautiful eyes shone brightly.

Gongsun Yang was curious, seemingly unable to understand the principle behind it.

Only Fang Qingzhu showed that astonished expression for the first time.

Because she knew how rare such a great Divine Ability, similar to the Pot Heaven, was in the world, and even if it existed, it would be extremely difficult to comprehend.

As she gradually spent more time with this Patrolling Mountain Commandant of Qingshan County, she found that there were more and more incomprehensible things about this Brother Chen.

He was clearly about the same age as her, yet he was somewhat unfathomable!

From Body Profound, to breaking through the Fourth Heavenly Gate, to continuously killing four Heavenly Gate Devils in Baidi City, his martial Dao progress in such a short time was terrifying, and the methods he displayed were even more extraordinary.

The golden sun she had witnessed, extremely strong and pure Yang, capable of overcoming all Yin and evil Heavenly Gate Devils, and now the Pot Heaven technique he casually revealed, astonished her even more.

She was someone who came from a noble family. Before she encountered misfortune on the night ferry, she had seen many martial Dao Prodigies who claimed to be the successors of certain places or great heroes of certain families.

But none of those people were as good as this Brother Chen!

At this moment, after Chen Yuan finished these actions, his gaze fell upon the two mountains of flesh not far away.

The corpse of a “Zhen” beast.

And the corpse of a “Feiyi” beast!

One was in the Dao Seed Realm, and the other was in the Dao Soldier Realm.

These flesh and blood were all great supplements of Qi.

At this time, pink petals were flying around the two Heavenly Gate Devil corpses.

Seeing this, Fang Qingzhu said something, then slightly opened her cherry lips and gently blew a breath towards that spot.

“I was worried that the essence from these Heavenly Gate Devil Physical Bodies might leak out, so I sealed them!”

The seal was quickly broken.

Chen Yuan smiled, “Thank you for your effort. These are all good things. Everyone who sees them will get a share later!”

Saying that, he repeated his trick, flying his sleeve and performing the Pot Heaven technique, sucking the flesh and blood into it.

During this process, he spat out two streaks of sword light from his mouth, cutting off two legs from the Zhen beast.

Even the legs were three to four zhang huge.

And these two legs floated separately in front of Lian Nishang and Fang Qingzhu.

“Ni Chang, Miss Fang, these two legs are rich in blood and essence. I’ve saved them for you. Eating this will greatly nourish your Physical Body and will definitely be beneficial.”

“However, Ni Chang, you have only recently broken through to Body Profound, so you cannot eat too much of this Heavenly Gate Devil flesh and blood at once, otherwise your Physical Body will not be able to handle it. Take it slowly.” He did not forget to remind Lian Nishang.

After speaking, Chen Yuan looked at Gongsun Yang and said, “As for Mr. Gongsun, your share will remain with me. You must also come with Chen!”

“I will obey your command, Sir!” Gongsun Yang quickly complied, feeling a little nervous at the moment, and a surge of excitement in his chest.

At this moment, Fang Qingzhu’s voice rang out from the side.

“The flesh and blood of this Heavenly Gate Devil won’t have much effect on me now, so I’ll leave it for younger sister Ni Chang.”

“Brother Chen, may Qingzhu accompany you on this trip?”

Chen Yuan raised an eyebrow upon hearing her words. Why did it feel so familiar?

“Miss Fang, are you planning to…?”

Fang Qingzhu’s light purple pupils slightly contracted, and her tone became somewhat profound: “Go home!”

“My family probably thinks I’m already dead. I have to go back.”

“Hehe, I hope I don’t scare them!”

Saying that, her expression returned to normal, and she then smiled sweetly, “Tianxiong Pass leads to the Central Plains, and it’s not far from my home!”