After resting for three or four hours, Chen Shouyi could no longer lie still.
He got up and walked out of the tent.
From the makeshift field hospital not far away came the faint, pained groans of the wounded.
The place was desolate, surrounded by mountains. In the past, it would undoubtedly have been a fine spot to escape the summer heat and enjoy an outing.
But now, the smoke of war hung in the air.
Ever since the changes began, Jiangnan Province hadn't had a single peaceful day.
War and death happened every moment. Peace had vanished for good, becoming a distant memory.
"Good morning, Chief Advisor!" A young martial artist of about twenty saw Chen Shouyi on the road and quickly stepped aside, greeting him with a respectful look.
"Couldn't sleep?" Chen Shouyi glanced at the young martial artist, who was only a few years younger than him, and asked.
The young man clearly hadn't expected Chen Shouyi to chat with him. He stammered, "Y-yeah. The artillery is too loud, so I figured I might as well stay up and sleep when I get tired tonight."
"You're from Jiangnan Martial Arts Academy?" Chen Shouyi asked as he walked.
"Yeah, I just graduated this year. Did you go to Jiangnan Martial Arts Academy too, Chief Advisor?" The young man hurried to follow, asking cautiously.
"No." Chen Shouyi shook his head slightly.
"Then did you graduate from Capital Martial Arts Academy?" the young man asked.
Capital Martial Arts Academy was the finest martial arts academy in Great Xia Nation. Only a few prestigious international schools could compare. Everyone admitted was a Martial Prodigy, and most passed the Martial Arts Assessment before graduating.
"Neither. I never attended a Martial Arts Academy. I'd planned to, but plans couldn't keep up with changes.