Comforting the Great General

The two returned to the dilapidated temple at the foot of the mountain. A pot sat in the middle of the courtyard, simmering a fragrant meat soup. A group of orphans were happily eating large white steamed buns with the soup, all of which they had prepared themselves. Upon seeing the two, the children stood up. Perhaps noticing Xuan Ping's blood-soaked clothes, they looked at Yue Qianchou fear, presumably misunderstanding him.

Yue Qianchou looked around the dilapidated temple, then shook his head at Xuan Ping with a strange expression. Such was his nature; it was unlikely to change. Xuan Ping pointed to a group of children and said, "Boss, everyone's here."

Yue Qianchou nodded and said, "Leave everyone to me. There's no need to search for people anymore. You should return to the General's Mansion in the capital immediately. While I'm away, take orders from Shi Xiaotian. Do you understand?"

"Understood." Xuan Ping had witnessed Yue Qianchou's methods today and was truly impressed. Yue Qianchou didn't say much either. With a wave of his hand, the children in the courtyard, along with the pot of meat soup, disappeared, and he himself vanished as well.

Seeing that everyone was gone, Xuan Ping immediately took off his clothes, applied medicine to his wounds, changed into new clothes, and flew straight towards the capital on his sword without stopping. This is usually the good thing about this dull person— Yue Qianchou.

Yue Qianchou found Ling Feng and Bei Zi without stopping, took in the people they had gathered, and told them the same thing he had said to Xuan Ping. After giving them his instructions, he returned to the General's Mansion.

Upon seeing him appear, Shi Xiaotian hurriedly asked, "How is Xuan Ping?"

"It's nothing. We just ran into a bunch of bastards from the Daluo Sect, but we've taken care of them." Yue Qianchou walked to the table, drank a cup of tea in one gulp, and turned around to say, "I've ordered Ling Feng and the other two to hurry to the capital. From now on, you'll be in charge of those three and the ten team members in the manor. Remember to keep a low profile. The Cultivation World is not peaceful these days."

Shi Xiaotian chuckled awkwardly, "That's not good! How can I command them?" Yue Qianchou waved his hand and said, "Don't say any more. I've taken too long this time and don't have time to argue with you. I've already given instructions to Ling Feng and the other two, as well as those ten team members. Just use them as you see fit. Also, arrange the time for them to take the Restriction Breaking Pill. Don't say you can't even do this little thing right. There will be important tasks for you in the future."

Shi Xiaotian's eyes lit up. He had long yearned to venture into the Cultivation World, so that his years of cultivation would not have been in vain. However, he was tied down by his family and could not leave at will. He nodded repeatedly and said, "Boss, don't worry, I understand."

"I'm not saying anything more. I bet your father is getting impatient. I have to go see him." Yue Qianchou vanished again after saying this, leaving Shi Xiaotian alone, dreaming of his future adventures in the Cultivation World. Little did he know that when he finally stepped into the Cultivation World, he would be met with a baptism of bloodshed...

In the western military camp, the rows of tents had almost completely disappeared, replaced by sturdy and reliable barracks. On the drill ground, where the sounds of battle echoed, Shi Yintian, clad in full armor, was personally directing the army's drills. Not far away, atop a towering watchtower, Shi Wenguang, in armor, watched the elite troops training below, wondering when this army would finally be able to play its role. A general without battles is lonely.

Shi Wenguang glanced back at the four men who always followed him. These were cultivators sent by Yue Qianchou to protect him. At the time, he hadn't thought much of it in his haste to escape the capital, but who knew that inviting a god would be so difficult to send away? Now, thinking back, he realized that Yue Qianchou had sent these men not only to protect him but also to monitor and control him. If they didn't follow Yue Qianchou's instructions, these men could easily take his and his son's heads. No matter how brave the warriors in the army were, who could stop them? Yue Qianchou was indeed far-sighted; in dealing with the sudden incident, he had managed to turn them into his pawns without them even realizing it.

He gazed towards the capital, a sigh escaping his lips. His wife and children lay there, and he wondered when he would be able to lead his army eastward and reunite with his family. But all of this depended on Yue Qianchou, who had vanished from the Cultivation World long ago. He occasionally associated with some Rogue Cultivator, and he had heard of some of the big commotion Yue Qianchou had caused in the Cultivation World. However, he hadn't heard from him for a long time and wondered where he had gone.

"Chief!" Shi Wenguang suddenly heard a shout from behind. It took him a while to react. He turned around and saw Yue Qianchou, whom he had been thinking about. Yue Qianchou smiled and said, "General, what are you thinking about so intently?"

Shi Wenguang avoided answering, but clasped his hands and said, "So it's you, sir." Taking this opportunity, he glanced at Yue Qianchou and found that he was still dressed as a servant in his own household. He was somewhat amused and exasperated. This guy was clearly a strong man, but he always appeared to be a coward.

As they talked, the two leaned against the wooden railing of the watchtower. Looking out, the sky was clear and cloudless, the sun shone brightly, and Qian Jun roamed the vast land, their movements rhythmic and orderly, a truly magnificent sight. Watching the extraordinary military drill below, Yue Qianchou exclaimed, "General, you are indeed skilled at leading troops. I'm sure you've already made preparations to march east."

A hint of joy flashed in Shi Wenguang's eyes. He flung off his cloak, waved his hand down, and said with great arrogance, "My millions of troops are ready for battle and have ample provisions. We are just waiting for you to make preparations so that we can march east at any time. I guarantee that it will take less than a year to pacify the entire China."

"Good!" Yue Qianchou clapped and cheered, "The reputation of the Pillar State General is known throughout the world. Wherever the General points his sword, the army will be invincible. Who dares to thwart his might? Naturally, he will be victorious in every battle. However..." Yue Qianchou's tone softened a bit, and he smiled, "The time is not yet right. The General must be patient for now. But rest assured, the day that comes will not be too far away."

Shi Wenguang had thought he had brought good news about sending troops, but upon hearing this, his heart sank again. Yue Qianchou smiled slightly, took out the letter Shi Xiaotian had given him, and handed it over, saying, "This is a letter from the general's family that I asked you to pass on. I hope it will cheer the general up a bit."

Shi Wenguang took the letter from home, shook his head and sighed, "I don't know when the family will be reunited." He said this, but in his heart he was thinking that his family was also in Yue Qianchou's hands and could not disobey him.

"I almost forgot to tell the General some good news. I'm sure the Madam has already mentioned it in her letter, but I still want to congratulate the General in advance." Yue Qianchou said with a smile, "The eldest son's wife is already showing, and it won't be long before the General becomes a grandfather."

"Really?" Shi Wenguang was overjoyed and immediately frantically found the letter his wife had given him, opened it, and examined it closely. Yue Qianchou didn't disturb him, waved to the team members who had been sent, and together they went down from the watchtower.

Shi Wenguang indeed saw the news that he was going to be a grandfather in the letter, and his face was full of joy. But when he saw the date at the end of the letter, he was slightly stunned. Wasn't this letter just written today? How could it have been delivered in three hours? The distance from the capital to here is so far... He immediately thought of Yue Qianchou's Divine Ability and couldn't help but gasp.

Coming to his senses, Shi Wenguang searched for Yue Qianchou and saw the four guards climb up again. One of them bowed and said, "General, our leader has to take his leave first and asked us to convey his farewell." Shi Wenguang waved his hand, stunned, thinking to himself, "It's over. My grandson is going to fall into that guy's hands again..."

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