Rescuing Nalan Jie

Rescuing Nalan Jie

After understanding everything clearly, Xiao Lin remained outwardly composed, but his heart had already skipped a beat.

So this was aimed at me!

Xiao Lin was no fool. How could he possibly have failed to see that?

At present, in this command tent, he was the only one capable of attempting to rescue Nalan Jie and his squad.

Moreover, Xiao Lin and Nalan Jie had always been close friends. Not only was this common knowledge in the imperial capital, but quite a few people in the army knew it as well.

Now that Nalan Jie was in danger, could Xiao Lin really stand by and do nothing?

That was clearly impossible!

It could be said that from the moment Xiao Lin set foot on the front lines, he had already fallen into a trap.

No matter how dangerous it was ahead, Xiao Lin had to go rescue Nalan Jie. He had no choice in the matter.

Of course, Xiao Lin himself had not intended to refuse in the first place.

After all, regardless of how things had been in the original story, his friendship with Nalan Jie in this life was genuine.

How could he stand idly by while his closest friend was in trouble?

He simply disliked being forced into accepting a rescue mission like this.

It gave him an unpleasant feeling that matters were no longer under his control.

Especially since the person plotting against him was someone he could destroy with a casual gesture. That made Xiao Lin even more displeased!

Still, Xiao Lin did not show any of this.

But he had remembered this scheme.

At that moment, seeing that Xiao Lin was the obvious choice, Grand Marshal Mo Ya finally spoke.

"General Xiao, it seems that rescuing General Nalan and his men can only be entrusted to you. But rest assured, I will not have you go alone.

General Mu, why don't you accompany General Xiao on this trip?

At the same time, you may bring thirty Da Dou Shi with you!"

When he said this, Mo Ya looked entirely impartial and selfless.

However, as Mo Ya's words fell, Mu Chen's already unpleasant expression turned even worse!

Because he knew that not only Xiao Lin, but perhaps even he himself had fallen into someone's scheme.

In fact, he had already sensed something when Mo Ya ordered Xiao Lin to rescue Nalan Jie.

One had to remember that Xiao Lin had not set foot on a battlefield for six years after his wife's death.

It was precisely because he had received the grand marshal's orders to visit Xiao Lin at the Xiao Household, confirm that he was well, and then persuade him to return to the battlefield.

Now that Xiao Lin had clearly been set up, Mu Chen had effectively become Grand Marshal Mo Ya's accomplice.

But in truth, he had known nothing about any of this!

It was purely because of the gap in status between superior and subordinate that he could only obey the grand marshal's orders.

Now that Xiao Lin had been plotted against, Mu Chen could not guarantee that Xiao Lin would not hold this debt against him.

Although neither he nor the Mu Household feared Xiao Lin or the Xiao Household, being forcibly made to bear someone else's enmity naturally left Mu Chen displeased as well!

Therefore, Mu Chen was eager to explain himself to Xiao Lin.

However, before he could say anything, he heard Grand Marshal Mo Ya's words, which nearly made his vision go dark.

Nalan Jie had led six Dou Ling and several hundred Da Dou Shi, yet they had still been trapped. What could they accomplish with only two Dou Ling and a little over thirty Da Dou Shi?

True, they had Xiao Lin, a Nine-Star Dou Spirit.

But this was a Nine-Star Dou Spirit, not a Nine-Star Battle King!

In Mu Chen's eyes, even at the most generous estimate, Xiao Lin was only slightly stronger than himself and Nalan Jie.

But that would not change the situation on the battlefield!

It could be said that this rescue mission was almost certainly doomed.

If things went badly, they might not even manage to save anyone, and getting themselves killed would already be considered a better outcome.

Mu Chen wanted to refuse the mission, but when he saw the unquestionable look Grand Marshal Mo Ya gave him, he could only swallow the words that had reached his lips.

The pressure of a Dou Wang expert was not something a mere Dou Ling like him could withstand.

Furthermore, Mo Ya's arrangement of the mission did appear reasonable on the surface, leaving Mu Chen unable to find any excuse to refuse.

So, no matter how unwilling he was, Mu Chen ultimately chose silence.

This could already be considered his greatest "resistance."

But in matters like this, even silence would still be treated as consent.

"Alright, that settles it. General Xiao, General Mu, I have already arranged thirty Da Dou Shi for you. Make your preparations and depart as soon as possible to rescue General Nalan and his men.

On the battlefield, speed is everything.

Only by striking before the Cloud Empire can react can we better ensure the success of this mission!

I trust you both understand that, don't you?"

Seeing that neither Xiao Lin nor Mu Chen had any intention of objecting, Grand Marshal Mo Ya smiled and spoke again.

But when Mu Chen saw that smile, he had the urge to clench his fist and smash it into Mo Ya's face.

And so, after the discussion ended, the temporary meeting dispersed.

Once everyone had left the command tent, Mu Chen immediately sought out Xiao Lin.

"Brother Xiao, what I want to say is that I knew nothing about this matter. Do you believe me?"

Mu Chen did not beat around the bush. He stared at Xiao Lin with a solemn expression as he gave his assurance.

However, Xiao Lin merely smiled faintly.

"Brother Mu, I am not a fool. I can see through something like this. If you had truly been involved, this rescue mission would not have fallen upon the two of us."

Xiao Lin was very confident about that.

Hearing Xiao Lin say this, Mu Chen finally let out a sigh of relief.

After all, if possible, he did not wish to offend Xiao Lin and the Xiao Household behind him.

Xiao Lin was about the same age as him, yet he was stronger, having reached the realm of a Nine-Star Dou Spirit.

If nothing unexpected happened, the Xiao Household would surely become a Dou Wang household within a few years!

At that time, the Xiao Household would be considered one of the foremost families in the entire Jia Ma Imperial Capital.

Offending such a future Dou Wang household would bring no benefit whatsoever to him or the Mu Household behind him.

Moreover, although they had not known each other for long, Mu Chen could tell that Xiao Lin was definitely someone worth befriending!

As such, he was even less willing to let Xiao Lin misunderstand him.

Fortunately, Xiao Lin's answer finally put his anxious heart at ease.

"Phew... Even so, Brother Xiao, I truly have wronged you in this matter. If you ever need my help in the future, please do not hesitate to ask!"

Since Mu Chen now genuinely wished to befriend Xiao Lin, he naturally made this promise.

"Alright, then I will not stand on ceremony. Brother Mu, for the rescue mission ahead, we will need to work together with one heart."

"Of course!"

After their conversation ended, they led the thirty Da Dou Shi prepared by Grand Marshal Mo Ya and set off together toward the place where Nalan Jie and his men were trapped.

However, after they led their troops out of the camp, Grand Marshal Mo Ya stood in a hidden corner of the military camp, staring intently at their departing backs.

"Do not blame me. For me to reach the realm of a Dou Emperor, your sacrifices are worthwhile! Once you reach the underworld, go demand your lives from that foolish ruler!"

Mo Ya's voice was low and vicious.

Soon afterward, another shadow quietly left the camp.

And the direction in which that shadow departed was none other than where the Cloud Empire's army was stationed!

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