No One Was Allowed to See a White Head in This World; System Rankings Begin!
The Greenwood Camp was brightly lit.
Soldiers kept bringing in cartloads of spoils and wounded soldiers from outside the camp. Meanwhile, the militia were cleaning up the battlefield outside. The entire camp was busier than ever after the battle.
Despite the busyness, there was a sense of prosperity and vitality.
Outside the central command tent, many generals and soldiers gathered around, nervously peering inside.
"How is Young Hero Li doing?"
"When Cold Fairy brought him back, he looked terrifying."
"He absolutely cannot be hurt. If it weren't for him, we wouldn't be standing here today."
"Good fortune will always favor the virtuous. Perhaps in the future, Young Hero Li will be the Hidden Dragon Ranking. He has fought his way out of thousands of troops, how could he fall in the camp?"
"I can't feel at ease until I see him wake up."
There were many soldiers outside, but they dared not speak loudly; they all stared nervously into the tent.
In.
Our Young Hero Li, now known as a peerless hero, is lying on his bed, his face pale and his breathing shallow.
The old military doctor was taking Li Mo's pulse. After a moment, he stroked his long beard and sighed.
Ying Bing's brows furrowed slightly.
When she was wiping Li Mo's body, she also checked him over. He looked badly injured, but his condition wasn't life-threatening or beyond medical help.
What does sighing mean?
Qu Sheng coughed and asked:
"How?"
"Young Hero Li's physique is truly Celestial Person. After such a great battle, he only suffered damage to his meridians and exhaustion. With some rest, he will be as vigorous as ever again. Commander, you are truly remarkable..."
"I'll talk about my matter later. First, prescribe the medicine for Young Hero Li."
Qu Sheng finally breathed a sigh of relief and stopped the old military doctor from continuing.
"Young Hero Li's ailment can be cured with some gentle and nourishing medicine."
The old military doctor hesitated, wanting to speak but then stopped, and could only write as he spoke.
No sooner had he finished speaking than soldiers ran outside to fetch the medicine.
Some need to be decocted, while others are already prepared in the military and can be taken by simply dissolving them in water; they can be used in emergencies.
After doing all this, he finally looked at Qu Sheng.
"Commander, you..."
"Let's talk outside."
Qu Sheng stood up, lifted the curtain of the tent and went out, but he stopped in his tracks as soon as he opened the door.
The number of soldiers who arrived was greater than he had imagined.
Outside, there was a vast, deafening roar, with tens of thousands of soldiers, though they hadn't made a sound until now.
It seems that all the soldiers and officers who weren't involved in logistics have come.
Such prestige was something even Prince in person couldn't match; he saw his former self reflected in the eyes of these people.
Back then, the Prince led them to slay a Calamity Beast demon king; what Li Mo has done today is far more than that.
It's likely that if Li Mo were to raise his arm and call to arms, his brothers would follow him through fire and water...
As long as this Young Hero Li lives and soars higher and higher, the brothers will have hope in their hearts.
The Greenwood Camp will not fall apart.
"Commander, how are you?"
"Has Young Hero Li woken up yet?"
A series of anxious yet suppressed inquiries.
Qu Sheng cleared his throat, but did not answer the first question. Instead, he offered words of comfort:
"Young Hero Li is not yet awake, but he is fine. With proper care, he will wake up."
The words had barely left his mouth.
The heavy atmosphere seemed to lighten a bit, and the tough men all showed expressions of relief.
Qu Sheng glanced back into the tent and said again:
"Alright, everyone go and rest. Miss Ying is treating Young Hero Li's injuries."
"If there's really nothing to do, then we'll make dumplings. Winter Solstice is coming soon, so we can all eat together."
After saying that, he left with the old military doctor.
Walking into the deserted area, I realized that few people had come here, and the place was covered in a blanket of white snow.
Dressed entirely in white, he walked into the snow like a white horse entering the reeds; his figure, blurred by the white expanse, appeared even more frail.
Qu Sheng turned around and asked softly:
"Look at this general, isn't my time coming?"
"You just need to take good care of yourself..."
The military doctor wanted to offer some words of comfort, but under Qu Sheng's gaze, he honestly said:
"This winter."
Commander Qu may have only turned white-haired, but in reality, he was like a burnt-out piece of wood, and ordinary longevity drugs were ineffective.
He knew that the Imperial Capital or those reclusive sects might possess divine artifacts capable of seizing the power of heaven and earth, which might be effective.
But those divine objects are all priceless treasures.
Qu Sheng his eyelids, calm about his impending death, and looked up at the silver moon in the snow:
"Until the Prince returns, this matter can only be known between the two of us."
Great generals throughout history, like beautiful women, are not allowed to grow old in this world.
Those who resist the arrival of this day, no matter how dashing they may be, will gradually become like demons, like Han Zhen.
He doesn't do that kind of thing.
In front of the central command tent.
Some soldiers were reluctant to leave, but Ying Bing had already prepared the medicine and brought it in.
A gust of wind blew through the tent, causing the tent flaps to lift slightly.
But then they saw the woman, who resembled the cold moon hanging high outside, touch the spoon with her delicate, crimson lips, gently blow on the medicine inside to cool it down, and then feed it to Li Mo.
"Should we just leave?"
Why are you leaving?
"Son, listen to your brother's advice, let's go back and make dumplings."
"Brother, I'm really good at flipping dumpling wrappers! Let's do it together!"
"Alright, let's go back and make dumplings together!"
The soldiers departed in a mournful and disorganized manner.
When they left, they even thoughtfully flipped down the curtain of the central command tent and tied it up for them, so that the cold wind outside couldn't blow it open.
Inside the main tent.
After feeding him the herbal medicine, Ying Bing took out some ointment to apply to his wound.
Her eyes were deep and her fair fingers gently touched the wounds on his body. She knew that these scars, though frightening, were not fatal, but she bit her lip harder and harder.
It must hurt a lot.
If she has already fully condensed the Hundred Birds Form and formed the Phoenix God, then why would she, having used the True Phoenix Feather, let him charge into battle alone?
If only she were a little stronger.
Her small, cold hands, wiping his wounds, gently stroked his face, his mouth, his nose, his eyes...
Suddenly, his lips parted, and he uttered a very faint murmur in his sleep.
"Ice Block, the battle is over, we've won."
"Where's the gift you promised me...?"
Ying Bing's fingers curled slightly, and her pained expression turned into a complex and unfathomable look.
He was just leading an army to victory, slaying generals and capturing flags, and now he's talking nonsense in his sleep?
What kind of unparalleled hero...
He's clearly still a child.
Just then.
A very familiar voice suddenly rang in my ears:
[Currently compiling a list of all geniuses, focusing on the Southern Border region...]
[Comparing combat strength for the host...]
Ying Bing was taken aback.
So many big things have happened lately that she's overlooked them.
She set up her own ranking system, and after calculating the days, today was indeed the time for comparison.
Combat strength is calculated based on current strength and future strength over a certain period of time.
Ying Bing looked at Li Mo; his injuries clearly wouldn't heal in a short time.
Doesn't that mean...?
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