"They're back!"
"The Flame King has returned victorious!"
"Our Qin Kingdom Army is about to enter the city!"
Throughout the Qin Kingdom's Imperial Capital, the common people shouted, their faces brimming with excitement.
Not only that, many young ladies from distinguished families came out of their homes. They stepped onto the streets and stood on tiptoe, eagerly peering ahead for a glimpse of that handsome young general.
Meanwhile, outside the Imperial Capital, Xiao Mo rode beside Qin Huo.
When Xiao Mo raised his head, he could see the towering gates of the Qin Kingdom's Imperial Capital.
Qin Huo glanced at Xiao Mo beside him and asked with a smile, "Xiao Mo, why don't you put your mask on?"
Puzzled, Xiao Mo asked, "General, we aren't going into battle. Why would your subordinate need to wear a mask?"
"Just put it on when I tell you to," Qin Huo said, half joking. "You're still one of my soldiers. You have to obey military orders."
"..."
Xiao Mo looked rather helpless, but since it was a military order, he could only take out his mask and put it on.
Soon, the army passed through the city gates.
The people lined both sides of the Imperial Capital's streets to welcome them, tossing flowers and fruit toward the soldiers.
Most people's gazes soon converged on Xiao Mo.
"Look, look! Is that Xiao Mo, General Xiao?"
"Of course it is! Can't you see he's the only one in the whole army wearing a mask?"
"Wow, he carries himself so tall and straight."
"His eyes are so beautiful. I wonder what he looks like beneath that mask?"
"If I could just get one look, my whole life would be worthwhile."
"But I never expected his mask to look like that. When I get home, I'll have