vstars Chapter 211 Heading to Nanyang
Chapter 211 Heading to Nanyang
Yue Zhiyang shook his head slightly, his tone tinged with helplessness.
"The letter did not mention their current situation. King Ling only urgently reported that the troops in Nanyang City were stretched thin, and learned that we had successfully repelled the invasion of Gu Xuanchao."
He then suggested that we send reinforcements to Nanyang City to relieve the immediate crisis.
A glint flashed in Daya's eyes, as if she saw the hope of reuniting with her long-lost companions.
"In that case, we will grant the requests of you gentlemen."
We've been separated from Shanzi and the others for a long time. This trip to Nanyang City will be a good opportunity for us to fight alongside them again.
In the following days, Daya, Xiaoyue, Xiaohe, and Shui'er wholeheartedly accompanied the people of Sujia Village, spending a warm and harmonious time together.
Laughter and cheerful voices filled the Illusionary Spirit Palace, and the previous tension and worry seemed to vanish with this rare tranquility.
Time flies, and the day of departure has arrived in the blink of an eye.
As dawn broke and the sky began to lighten, the training grounds of the Illusionary Spirit Mansion were already bustling with activity.
Five thousand soldiers, clad in gleaming armor and wielding sharp weapons, stood in neat rows, their expressions solemn and resolute.
The four girls, including Daya, stood at the front of the group with a heroic air. They were dressed in light and practical clothes, held swords in their hands, and their eyes revealed determination and confidence.
The generals stood to one side, their expressions solemn, awaiting the order to depart.
The villagers of Sujia Village also came to see her off. Grandma Su held Daya's hand tightly, her eyes filled with worry and reluctance.
She gave them some concerned instructions.
"The four of you must be extremely careful on this trip and make sure you return safely."
Daya smiled and comforted her, "Grandma Su, don't worry, we will definitely come back safely."
Please take good care of yourself here and don't worry too much about us.
Shui'er chuckled mischievously from the side, "Grandma Su, don't worry. We'll definitely crush the Qin army and come back in triumph."
Xiao He nodded in agreement, saying, "Yes, Grandma, we'll look after each other. Just wait for our good news."
Xiaoyue gently reminded her, "Grandma Su, please take good care of yourself. We'll spend more time with you when we get back."
With a resounding command, the army slowly set off.
The four of them, including Da Ya, rode their finest horses at the very front of the procession.
The clatter of hooves echoed as the soldiers marched in unison, their morale high.
They marched resolutely toward Nanyang City, their military flags fluttering in the wind, as if proclaiming their determination and courage.
The scorching sun beat down on the earth along the way, and the sweltering temperature continued to rise.
But the soldiers showed no fear whatsoever.
Driven by their loyalty to the Spirit Kingdom and their desire for victory, they bravely marched toward the unknown challenges.
As they continued their journey, they had already covered more than half the distance.
In another ten days or so, we will arrive in Nanyang City.
As they walked into a dense forest, they suddenly heard a cacophony of shouts and cries of battle coming from ahead.
Xiaoyue immediately became alert. She quickly signaled the group to stop and exchanged a glance with Daya.
The two walked forward in unison to investigate the situation.
Ahead, a group of ragged, emaciated people were being attacked by a band of fierce-looking mountain bandits.
The bandits, wielding large knives and with ferocious expressions, continuously threatened innocent civilians.
Upon seeing this, Xiaoyue shouted without hesitation, "Stop! How dare you do such a heinous thing in broad daylight!"
Upon hearing the sound, the bandits turned to look at Daya and the others, their eyes filled with disdain.
The leader of the bandits laughed even more unrestrainedly.
"Where did this ignorant little white-haired girl come from, daring to meddle in our business?"
"Get out of here right now, or we'll capture you and make you our bandit wives!"
Xiaoyue and Daya ignored the bandits' provocations and threats. They quickly rushed into the crowd and began a fierce battle with the bandits.
Daya's swordsmanship was sharp and precise; each strike aimed directly at the bandits' arms, causing them to lose their weapons.
Xiaoyue, on the other hand, moved freely among the bandits, and every move she made was swift, accurate, and ruthless, showing no mercy to Daya.
At the same time, the generals of Ling Kingdom arrived at the scene with their soldiers.
Seeing that Daya and Xiaoyue were fighting the bandits, they immediately joined the battle under the command of their general.
The bandits were terrified when they saw a large group of soldiers suddenly appear, and they all turned and fled.
But faced with the well-trained generals and soldiers of the Spirit Kingdom, how could this rabble escape so easily?
Before long, the bandits were all lying on the ground, and the remaining few who could not resist were also successfully captured by the soldiers.
After being rescued, the people gathered around to thank Daya and the others.
They recounted their experiences and hardships with tears of gratitude.
It turns out that these people were also displaced by war and drought, and were planning to go to the Illusionary Spirit Palace to seek shelter and assistance.
Looking at these haggard and exhausted people, Da Ya felt a surge of pity.
She resolutely decided to take them with her to Nanyang City, and after defeating the Qin army, they would settle these innocent people together.
Upon hearing Daya's decision, the people expressed their gratitude and willingness to follow her.
So Daya and the others began to lead the group of refugees onward.
Along the way, they encountered many more people who had been forced to leave their homes due to the drought.
Upholding the principles of kindness and justice, Daya and the others took them in and cared for them meticulously.
As the team grew and the marching speed gradually slowed down, everyone's belief became more and more firm and persistent.
They supported each other and moved forward together, finally approaching Nanyang City after half a month...
Daya and her group slowly approached the north gate of Nanyang City.
A large crowd had gathered in front of the city gate, with many figures anxiously craning their necks in the morning light.
This scene seemed to be welcoming a hero who had come from afar.
An indescribable sense of anticipation and excitement filled the air.
More than an hour ago, a nimble scout had already galloped ahead to inform them of their whereabouts.
As Daya and her group gradually approached, several fine horses shot off like arrows.
They burst out from the crowd, the sound of hooves particularly loud in the solemn atmosphere.
"Uu——"
The horse stopped abruptly in front of Daya and her group, raising a cloud of dust.
The two sides looked at each other, and tears welled up in their eyes.
It was the joy of a long-awaited reunion, and also a longing for the years spent together through thick and thin.
Daya spoke first, her voice trembling slightly.
"How have you all been these past year or so?"
Upon hearing Daya's words, Xiaoman could no longer hold back her tears and responded in a sobbing voice.
"Big Sister, we are all fine."
I long to see you all again, day and night.
More than a year later, we finally met again.
Xiao Lie silently stepped forward, his eyes gleaming.
"Da Ya, Xiao Yue, Xiao He, Shui Er, seeing that you are all safe and sound, I can finally put my mind at ease."
Your heroic deeds in the north have already spread throughout Nanyang.
We are proud to fight alongside you.
"Yes, I heard that the four of you and the soldiers of Ling Kingdom won a victory against overwhelming odds."
"Their courage in holding their ground against Gu Xuanchao's fierce attack is truly admirable," Afu added from the side.
Shi Zi was even more direct; he came up to Daya with eyes full of admiration.
"Big Sister Ya, Little Sister Yue, Little He, Shui'er, I was overjoyed to hear that you defeated Gu Xuanchao."
And also, I heard that Shui'er even kidnapped that eldest prince of the Gu Xuan Dynasty. Shui'er, you're really amazing.
Shui'er didn't explain anything, but just looked at them with a smile.
Just as everyone was immersed in the joy of reunion, Li Zhiyi, the garrison commander of Nanyang City, slowly rode up on a tall horse.
He was dressed in armor, looking dashing and heroic, and his eyes revealed deep respect for the women before him.
"I presume you are the companions Xiao Lie mentioned? I've heard so much about you."
I am Li Zhiyi, the garrison commander of Nanyang City. King Ling, upon learning of the arrival of all you heroes and valiant warriors to assist us, specifically ordered me to wait here as a sign of respect.
Li Zhiyi's voice was deep and powerful, and every word revealed respect for the hero.
Daya quickly stepped forward to return the greeting, her voice filled with humility.
"General Li, you are too kind. I am Lin Yunjiao, and I have just met you."
We were merely fulfilling our duty as citizens of the Kingdom of Ling; we do not deserve the title of heroes.
Xiaoyue also bowed.