Chapter 167 - War Crisis, Return to the Tao Village
Chapter 167: War Crisis, Return to the Tao Village
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
State Feiyun.
Kangyun County.
Tao Village.
“Are you done packing?”
Tao Yunchuan limped in and asked Xu Lian.
“Soon.”
Xu Lian responded and continued to pack her things.
Compared to a year ago, Xu Lian was much more haggard now, and her eyes were not as bright as before.
Tao Yunchuan sighed as he looked at his wife. He sat by the door and looked at the chickens in the yard, his eyes showed a tired look.
They were moving away.
Or more precisely, the entire Tao Village was moving away.
A year ago, near Kangyun County, Qiuyun County, and Dingyun County, a war broke out between the Black Armored Guards of State Feiyun and the Shadowblood Sect of State Hurricane.
The war ended with the Black Armored Guards’ victory.
However, although they won, the friction between State Feiyun and State Hurricane did not end.
It was not just in the southeast of State Feiyun, the entire border between State Feiyun and State Hurricane was burning in war. The friction between the two sides was getting more and more intense.
In order to ease the internal conflict in State Hurricane, the major sects and families in State Hurricane allied together and began to pressure the Source Sect in State Feiyun, wanting to infiltrate State Feiyun.
The Source Sect obviously wouldn’t give in, so the war between the two states became more and more frequent and intense.
After the victory of the war a year ago, the Black Armored Guards stationed their troops and expanded their forces again, taking back Qiuyun County and Dingyun County.
But two months ago, the Shadowblood Sect increased their forces and seized Qiuyun County and Dingyun County again.
Moreover, the enemy forces were aggressive this time, with their numbers and combat power having greatly improved.
After taking over the two counties, they began to move towards Kangyun County.
Faced with an enemy several times stronger than the Black Armored Guards, the new commander of the Black Armored Guards in Kangyun County gave the order to abandon Kangyun County.
After the Tao Village learned that the Black Armored Guards had abandoned Kangyun County, they finally decided to leave with the entire village.
Now, the three big villages in Kangyun County were completely entangled with the Black Armored Guards.
If the Shadowblood Sect successfully seized Kangyun County, they would inevitably slaughter the people of the three villages who had allied with the Black Armored Guards.
In order to avoid a possible tragedy, the members of the Tao Village could only leave their hometown and find another village to take refuge.
There was still one day before the entire Tao Village would move.
Before dawn tomorrow, the Tao Village would gather all the villagers and move away together.
“Dad, are we leaving tomorrow?”
Tao Tao, who was wearing floral clothing, walked over and asked Tao Yunchuan cautiously.
Tao Tao was almost six years old now. She had grown a little taller compared to a year ago. Her hair had also grown longer.
“Yes, We’re leaving tomorrow.”
Tao Yunchuan looked at his daughter and nodded.
Tao Tao paused for a moment. She then grabbed the corner of his shirt and asked tentatively, “Then we won’t wait for Uncle?”
Tao Yunchuan instantly fell silent.
He opened his mouth, but didn’t say anything in the end.
Xu Lian, who was packing up in the room, also heard Tao Tao’s words.
Suddenly, the sound of packing stopped.
Tao Yunchuan and Xu Lian still remembered the scene when the Black Armored Guards came home.
Xu Ning had just left home for a few days. He had already gone on his journey to Yunying City.
But one night, a Black Armored Guards suddenly came to visit. The Black Armored Guards told them that Xu Ning and his entourage suddenly disappeared together.
Guards were killed at the place where they had disappeared.
After hearing this news, Xu Lian fainted on the spot.
Her younger brother, whom she had always cared for and placed high hopes on, had disappeared on the road to the future.
Xu Lian thought about what her younger brother had done for the family, and thought about the warm memories of their family. Xu Lian didn’t take the blow well. She fell seriously ill, needing several months to recover.
After that, Xu Lian would stand at the entrance of the Tao Village for a long time every day, hoping that Xu Ning could return home.
However, a year had passed since Xu Ning had disappeared.
He no longer entered Xu Lian’s vision.
“Your uncle…”
Tao Yunchuan paused for a while before finally saying with difficulty. “He will find us.”
“But Uncle doesn’t know where we are going…”
Tao Tao asked with a look of disappointment.
Tao Yunchuan didn’t know how to respond to Tao Tao.
“Sister Lian, Brother-in-law!”
A voice suddenly came from outside the door.
Guo Ye walked into the courtyard.
“Are you guys done packing? Do you need my help?”
Guo Ye walked in front of Tao Yunchuan.
Guo Ye knew about Xu Ning’s disappearance.
Guo Ye felt extremely distressed about his friend’s predicament.
After that incident, Guo Ye took on the responsibility of being Xu Ning’s younger brother.
He would take the initiative to come to his home and help Xu Lian and Tao Yunchuan with chores.
Although Xu Ning had left enough money and food for the family, Guo Ye still sent food, clothing, and even supplements from time to time, taking good care of Xu Ning’s family.
“It’s almost ready.”
Xu Lian walked out of the house and helped Tao Yunchuan up.
“Just focus on your family, don’t worry about us.”
Xu Lian and Tao Yunchuan noticed Guo Ye’s daily kindness and remembered it in their hearts.
“Sister Lian, Brother-in-law.”
After seeing that there was nothing that required his help, Guo Ye continued, “Tomorrow morning, I will bring a donkey carriage over. You should put your luggages on the donkey carriage. On the way to our new home, we can sit together and take care of each other.”
After saying that, Guo Ye lowered his voice, “Although there are family guards around us, no one can guarantee that there will not be horse bandits, so staying by my uncle’s side is the safest place.”
“Thank you, Guo Ye.”
Xu Lian and Tao Yunchuan expressed their gratitude.
“In this case, I’ll leave first.”
Guo Ye saw that there was nothing to do, so he left.
“Xu Ning has a good friend…”
After Guo Ye left, Xu Lian and Tao Yunchuan continued to pack their belongings.
Tao Tao was squatting at the entrance of the house, holding her face in her hands, staring at the small road ahead.
This was the path Xu Ning used to take when he went home.
…
“We’re in State Feiyun!”
Xu Ning and Wei Changqing had arrived at State Feiyun.
After being away from their hometown for a year, they finally returned.
“Uncle Wei, Binglin, Zicheng, I have to go home first.”
Xu Ning said to the three of them.
The Tao Village was in the southern part of State Feiyun, closer to State Jifeng.
“Of course!”
Of course they would follow whatever Xu Ning wished to do.
After Xu Ning left State Feiyun, he had no relatives around him.
Although the three of them had been tortured, they were always around each other.
“Huh?”
After crossing the border between State Jifeng and State Feiyun, the giant eagle demon beast flew for a while.
Xu Ning looked down at the ground and noticed something strange.
“Another war?”
Xu Ning saw the fortifications on the ground and the garrison troops.
Xu Ning’s heart tightened. He began to worry about his family.
Without him, the family had no ability to resist such a war.
“Little Gray, hurry up!”
Xu Ning urged the giant eagle.
The giant eagle demon beast had gray feathers, so it was named Little Gray.
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After hearing Xu Ning’s order, Little Gray flapped its wings faster.
…
At the entrance of the Tao Village.
Although the entire Tao Village would be moving to another village tomorrow, the guards in the village were still very strict.
The leader of the patrolling guards today was Tao Yunmeng, who was in the mortal realm fourth stage.
Tao Yunmeng was the pillar of the Tao Village. He had helped Xu Ning a lot before.
“Cheer up!”
Tao Yunmeng shouted to the patrolling village guards. “The situation in Kangyun County has been chaotic recently, with many horse bandits looting everywhere. Two days ago, before the Tan Village moved, due to carelessness, they were robbed by horse bandits, causing a lot of damage and even casualties.”
“Therefore, we must take precautions to prevent the horse bandits from robbing us!”
“Yes!”
The guards also had serious expressions.
They all knew about the current situation. Everyone was alert to ensure the safety of the entire village.
Caw!
Suddenly, there was a cry in the sky.
The voice was loud and clear, while giving off a sense of oppression.
Tao Yunchuan and the patrolling guards all felt pressured by the new presence.
“What is that?”
A sharp-eyed guard saw a black shadow flying towards the Tao Village.
“That is…”
Tao Yunmeng was quite strong, so he could see clearly.
He saw that it was a giant gray eagle, and it was flying towards the Tao Village.
“Not good!”
Tao Yunmeng’s expression changed drastically. He instantly realized that danger was approaching. “It’s a demon beast!”
“Demon beast?!”
After hearing Tao Yunmeng’s words, the legs of the guards trembled.
They were all ordinary people. Most of them had only practiced external skills, with very few practicing internal skills.
“Quick, tell the clan elders!”
Tao Yunmeng quickly ordered.
Although Tao Yunmeng felt that the clan elders might have also already noticed the giant eagle, he still sent someone to warn them.
“Get ready!”
Tao Yunmeng shouted.
However, Tao Yunmeng didn’t know what to do.
Faced with such a terrifying demon beast, he didn’t even know how to defend himself.
Huhuhu!
The giant eagle demon beast was landing.
The strong gusts of wind made Tao Yunmeng and the guards behind him lose their balance.
‘So scary, what level is this demon beast?’
Tao Yunmeng couldn’t even open his eyes.
In addition to the powerful gusts of wind, the pressure from the giant eagle demon beast also made Tao Yunmeng feel nervous.
This kind of oppression was not even something the Village Head could give off.
The giant eagle landed on the ground.
Tao Yunmeng was on guard.
He clenched the long knife in his hand and looked carefully.
However, he saw a familiar figure on the back of the giant eagle demon beast.
“Xu Ning?!”