Get Over Here (Part Two)

The control point of the Wanxiang Sect is in a cave in a valley three miles away.

The cave was deep and secluded; as you entered, a gentle breeze blew through it.

Xu Yuan walked slowly through the area, carrying a large cloth bag in his hand, his blood-red eyes surveying the surrounding darkness.

The presence of convection air indicates that there is another outlet inside.

As they ventured deeper, Xu Yuan's skin quickly broke out in goosebumps from the cold, and a thin layer of ice even formed on the cave walls along the way.

Ran Qingmo always produces this effect when she takes action, which perfectly matches the nickname Xu Yuan secretly gave her.

After walking several hundred feet along the cave passage, the view suddenly opened up.

Looking around, it was a hollow cave shaped like a pyramid, with the ground leveled and an opening at the top through which moonlight poured down, reflecting off the icy ground with a crystal-clear glow.

A mysterious array pattern was engraved on the ground, along with lifelike ice sculptures.

It seems that Big Ice Block has already resolved everything here.

Xu Yuan smiled slightly as his gaze fell upon her.

Ran Qingmo stood quietly at the center of the control array, sword in hand, waiting for him. The moonlight gently shone on the Veil Hat above her head, her slender and graceful curves faintly visible beneath the black gauze.

Xu Yuan looked the other person up and down, then smiled and asked in a low voice:

"What's the status of the array points?"

The sounds and footsteps echoed slightly within the empty cave.

Ran Qingmo's clear and melodious voice drifted from behind the Veil Hat:

"The array points were all inhabited by low-level cultivators, and they've all been dealt with, but..."

"However?" Xu Yuan's eyes narrowed.

Ran Qingmo pursed her lips:

"It seems that this control array requires Soul Key to use."

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Xu Yuan's pupils contracted slightly. He quickly stepped forward, extended his Will Soul sense for a moment, and his brows gradually furrowed.

After a moment's thought, Xu Yuan said to himself:

"Old Man Luo"

Don't ask me.

The Saint's Remnant Soul interrupted, "As I said before, I've spent all my waking hours these past ten thousand years researching Cultivation Method; I have no interest in formations or anything like that."

Xu Yuan shook his head and glanced at the cloth bag he was carrying:

"No, I mean this old man should have Soul Key. Do you have any way to forcibly borrow it?"

The Saint's Remnant Soul is itself a soul body. In order to protect itself, it has spent ten thousand years researching many methods and Secret Method that directly affect the Will Soul.

The Saint's Remnant Soul did not answer immediately, seemingly pondering, but finally he whispered:

"No."

"Even with my Charm God Dao Rhyme, it's still not enough?" Xu Yuan asked.

The Saint's Remnant Soul sighed and whispered:

"Unless you can create the kind of 'illusion' that Yuchu dragged you into before he died to brainwash this kid who has cultivated the Strange Ghost Cultivation Method."

Xu Yuan remained silent.

That's simply impossible.

That illusion was created by combining the memories of most of the world's strongest beings; apart from Yuchu, who is the Charm God Tree Spirit, no one else can replicate it.

suddenly,

Ran Qingmo's voice came softly from the side:

"Xu Yuan, is Shengshan County beyond saving?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Yuan turned his head and looked at him, saying:

Why do you ask that?

Ran Qingmo took the Veil Hat down and held it in her hand:

"The closest county to here is Yueshan County, but it would take the border troops at least ten days to get here."

As she spoke, she slightly tightened her grip on the sword in her hand:

"Furthermore, it's uncertain whether other counties will send reinforcements."

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Xu Yuan was taken aback upon hearing this, but then he understood.

It seems this Big Ice Block isn't stupid after all; it actually thought of something he hadn't.

According to the map given to him by Colonel Wang, it would only take Ran Qingmo and the Saint's Remnant Soul a little over a day to reach the nearest county town to Shengshan County, but this distance would take the army at least ten days.

Can Colonel Wang and his men hold out for more than ten days?

Moreover, this was under the condition that other counties were willing to immediately break camp and come to the rescue.

Reality is reality.

Sending troops to rescue Shengshan County sounds simple, but in reality, it concerns the official positions, and even the lives, of local county officials.

What Xu Yuan said to Colonel Wang earlier was the truth.

With the number of Demon Beast attacking Shengshan County surging, the defensive pressure on other areas in the surrounding region will naturally decrease sharply.

The problem is that officials in other counties are unaware of this, or even if they were, they are unlikely to take the risk.

It's important to know that the past month has seen a surge in Demon Beast activity.

Given the number of Demon Beast currently attacking Shengshan County, sending too few troops will be ineffective, but dispatching the main force to provide relief would be crucial.

While the army was away, Demon Beast suddenly attacked the city, and their city was breached. Who will bear the responsibility?

Are the people of Shengshan County considered ordinary citizens, while the people of other counties and prefectures are not?

This issue of assigning responsibility is something that any official with a modicum of political acumen would not rashly decide on in a moment of impulse.

After all, this could cost you your head.

The final result will most likely be reported up the chain of command.

Xu Yuan didn't have a clear understanding of the efficiency of the various levels of government in the Great Yan Dynasty, but he knew that if this matter was delayed for a few days, Shengshan County would really be doomed.

In the silence,

Seeing his silence, Ran Qingmo's eyes showed a hint of sadness:

"If only my cultivation level could be a little higher."

Xu Yuan looked up, gazed into her eyes, and whispered:

"You really want to save Shengshan County?"

Ran Qingmo subconsciously whispered:

"My master said that those who cultivate the Tao should punish evil and promote good."

"I'm asking yourself, not your master," Xu Yuan interrupted Ran Qingmo.

Ran Qingmo pursed her lips and nodded:

"I want to save them, do you have a way?"

Seeing the complexity in her usually aloof eyes, Xu Yuan took a deep breath:

"It's difficult, you're right. Other counties may not send troops to rescue us immediately. They will definitely report this matter first, from the county to the prefecture, then to the state, and finally to the Imperial Capital court in the capital before a result can be obtained. Given the current situation in Shengshan County, it certainly cannot afford to delay."

"But."

At this point, Xu Yuan smiled, his eyes crinkling, and gently tapped his cheek with one hand.

Ran Qingmo looked puzzled.

Xu Yuan grinned:

"Give me a kiss, and I'll help you."

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Ran Qingmo took a half step back warily, her sword slightly raised in her hand.

How can you help?

Xu Yuan spread his hands and said in a low voice:

"Don't forget, my father is the current Prime Minister. I can contact him directly and have him issue orders directly from the court."

Ran Qingmo listened carefully, paused briefly, and then asked in a low voice:

"Oh okay, so what does it mean to kiss you?"

Xu Yuan smiled slightly:

"It's about kissing me."

Before the words were finished, the sword arrived first.

"Whoosh!"

A cold glint flashed by.

Xu Yuan watched as a strand of long hair silently fell from his temple, his eyes twitching slightly. He raised his hand and quietly retreated.

"... It can't be that bad, can it?"

Ran Qingmo stepped forward, sword in hand, her gaze deep and unfathomable.

"My master said that only husband and wife can do this kind of thing. If anyone outside tries to do this to me, they are a lecher and should be executed immediately."

Xu Yuan continued to retreat, and quickly said:

"Just kidding, Mr. Ran, don't take it seriously."

"Ran Qingmo." Ran Qingmo's eyes were serious, and he kept walking.

Xu Yuan coughed lightly:

"Alright, Ran Qingmo, stay there and don't come any closer."

The sight of the other person approaching with a sword in hand reminded him of a Buddhist temple deep in the mountains.

Ran Qingmo remained silent for a moment after hearing this, then suddenly asked:

"But how can I kiss you if I don't go over there?"

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Silence suddenly fell over the cave.

After a while,

He said:

"Then why did you try to kill me just now?"

She thought about it carefully and replied:

"I couldn't resist."

Quietly count your breaths.

Xu Yuan chuckled and waved his hand:

"I was just joking. I'll do it even if you don't agree."

Ran Qingmo stared intently at his face:

"Then aren't we going to kiss?"

Xu Yuan shrugged:

"Of course, I personally don't like to force people to do things they don't want to do."

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After a moment of silence, Ran Qingmo stared at him for several breaths before her beautiful eyes slowly lowered:

"... Oh, okay."

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Xu Yuan walked over and casually ruffled her hair.

Ran Qingmo instinctively looked up at him, her gaze cold and clear, her grip on the sword hilt tightening.

Silent eye contact,

Xu Yuan's lips twitched:

"Could it be something your master said again?"

Her voice was cold:

"No."

After saying that,

The Big Ice Block leaped out of the cave through the opening at the top, leaving Xu Yuan alone, lost in thought.

Xu Yuan and Ran Qingmo were not heading towards a nearby border town, but towards a market town called Huanglong Market.

This decision was made by Xu Yuan after studying the map.

Now they don't need to ask for help; they just need to find a Communication Crystal so Xu Yuan can notify his father.

On the military map provided by Colonel Wang, Huanglong Market was a large town, and its prosperity was due to its proximity to three official roads and a canal.

There is a high probability that communication Source Crystal will be present in a market of this size.

More importantly, Huanglong Market is the closest in a straight line to Shengshan County.

At their full speed, it would only take them about a day.

If Huanglong Market did not have the Communication Crystal, Xu Yuan and his companion could also set off from there to Zishan County, a nearby border town. In terms of time, it would only take about half a day longer than going directly to the nearest county town.

A day passed quickly.

There was no moon tonight, and the desolate wilderness was pitch black, which made the lights on the horizon stand out all the more.

Xu Yuan looked at Huanglong Market on the horizon, his eyes filled with undisguised exhaustion.

Ran Qingmo can go without sleep, but he can't.

If Huanglong Market didn't have Communication Crystal, Xu Yuan would most likely still be unable to sleep for the next day.

I haven't slept for two days and two nights; I don't know if I'll suddenly die.

Just then, a clear, cold voice rang in my ears:

"Xu Yuan."

Xu Yuan activated the Blood Origin Heart-Fall Technique to rouse his spirit and replied telepathically:

"What's wrong?"

"Once we arrive at Huanglong Market, would you like to find an inn to rest?"

His voice remained cool and aloof, but this was the first thing Ran Qingmo had said to him on this journey.

Clearly, this Big Ice Block was angry because of the joke earlier.

However, upon hearing these words of concern, Xu Yuan smiled slightly:

"No need. Although I'm tired, I can still manage by circulating my internal Cultivation Method."

"Oh." Ran Qingmo stopped talking.

In the silence, the distance of several miles quickly passed, and the lights on the celestial line became increasingly clear.

Looking down from the sky, Huanglong Market below is almost like a city without walls.

The streets were lined with houses, brightly lit by Bright Pattern Lamp, bustling with pedestrians, and various flower boats drifted on the canal. The lights at night were even more vibrant than those in some county towns.

Perhaps if there is no war in the future, in another ten years or so, the Great Yan government will build a city of considerable size here.

The south entrance of Huanglong Market was brightly lit, bustling with traffic and merchants coming and going, creating a lively scene.

Suddenly, two figures descended from the sky.

As soon as they landed, the two immediately attracted many astonished glances.

The two looked travel-worn, clearly having traveled for a long time, and the fact that they could fly for such a long time was a sign of at least fourth-grade cultivation.

Such a powerful individual is quite rare in this market.

Ignoring their chatter, Xu Yuan led Ran Qingmo straight into Huanglong Market. A market of this size would most likely contain Communication Crystal.

All he wants to do now is finish his business quickly and then find an inn to rest.

Huanglong Market, West Gate Entrance.

A caravan headed out of the market, among which a carriage engraved with a black Coiled Dragon attracted particular attention.

As the convoy passed by, pedestrians quickly made way for it.

Soon, the convoy drove smoothly along the market road onto the wide official road outside.

Amidst the crisp sound of horses' hooves, the caravan gradually disappeared into the distance, leaving behind only a group of merchants in Huanglong Market with their astonished remarks.

After traveling for several miles, the surrounding area gradually became desolate, and the caravans on the official road became increasingly rare.

Zhou Ziqing, riding his Flame-Hoof Horse, slowly slowed down and rode alongside the dragon-drawn carriage in the center of the convoy.

A moment of silence,

The curtain of the dragon-drawn carriage was drawn back from the inside, revealing a gentle and graceful face.

Xu Xinyao smiled slightly:

"Ziqing, what's wrong?"

Zhou Ziqing, with an apologetic expression, slightly clasped his hands in a fist and palm salute:

"Xin Yao, I'm so sorry, my junior sister and junior brother are naturally playful and have taken up a whole day."

Xu Xinyao gently shook her head upon hearing this, her voice soft:

"How can this be considered a delay? We were originally going out to gain experience, and when we arrive at a new place, we naturally want to experience the local customs and culture."

After a pause, Xu Xinyao glanced sideways at a young couple riding horses behind her and chuckled softly:

"Besides, after we go to Shengshan County, Zhonghua will be leaving. Ziqing, you know how that girl Luo Xi feels about Brother Zhonghua. It's good to let them stay one more day. After all, who knows when they will see each other again after this parting."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ziqing's beautiful eyes widened, and a suggestive smile curved her lips:

"That's true. It's probably only about a five-day drive to Shengshan County. After Luo Xi returns to the mountain gate, she'll probably head to find Zhonghua."

Before the words were finished,

Zhou Ziqing suddenly looked up at the pitch-black sky behind her.

Sensing the approaching moment, Zhou Ziqing drew the thin sword from his back and said in a serious voice:

"Xin Yao, someone's here. Activate the carriage formation first."

Xu Xinyao's eyes flickered slightly when she saw Ziqing's expression:

"Is it very strong?"

"Judging from their aura and speed, they must be two Grandmaster coming for us!"

After saying that, Zhou Ziqing began to circulate his Cultivation Method.

The next moment,

"Buzz--"

With a hum, dust billowed up on the official road as two figures descended from the sky, landing directly in front of the convoy and blocking its path.

Zhou Ziqing glanced back at Li Zhonghua behind her, nodded to each other, and then leaped forward, landing directly in front of the convoy, his eyes fixed intently on the rising dust.

Before the smoke and dust had even cleared, a slightly cold yet warm male voice rang out:

"Xu Xinyao, get over here."

Kaven passed