Chapter 51: Reunion, The Bandits Resurface After Two Years

Today was the fifth day of the ninth lunar month, the day of the grand market—a gathering that drew villagers from miles around to trade and shop.

Meng Yun recalled that there was still a wild boar in the storage space and pondered when would be the best time to bring it out.

After parking the ox cart at the designated place, the whole family went for a stroll. As they walked and chatted, Jin Wan’er’s spirits were high. This was the first time since their marriage that she had gone shopping, and everything seemed novel and exciting. Suddenly, Meng Yun glanced in a certain direction.

“Wife, what’s wrong?” Jin Yanchuan, standing beside her, asked.

Mmm, it seemed she intended to catch both fish at once, to show off her skills to Aierfu and Han Xue Feilu. She was confident that if she caught both fish at the same time, Aierfu would surely praise her.

However, over the past five days, she had frequently forgotten past events. Aside from that, she felt no other discomfort.

Hurriedly, she took out a message—it was sent by her secret guard, so it definitely concerned her grandfather.

Yue Yi grew even more puzzled. What was her connection to Helian Fengqing? Could it be related to Helian Fengqing’s current state?

“Sorry, please forgive my presumption,” she said. She had dragged Yun Niang into this dangerous situation and owed her an apology—whether she hated her or not.

The independent brigade, having suffered a defeat, was low in morale. Especially since Brigade Commander Tang Hu was gravely wounded and unconscious.

In Yao Xi’s eyes flickered a hint of unwillingness. Why had she become a ghost for so many years without reincarnation? It must be that her resentment ran too deep to let go.

Zhao Qiqi read through letter after letter. They contained abundant information about how her grandfather and grandmother met, grew close, fell in love, and were then wiped out along with their clan—only to be brought to Kunlun by others.

“Junior sister, you must have misheard. How could there be footsteps?” came a hoarse male voice.

Mick fell silent, watching Loki who was immediately subdued, a faint smile appearing on his lips before he glanced at Odin lying inside the crystal coffin.

Just as Xiao Ling was at her wit’s end, the demons began their search. They examined the dense grass, judging it to be safe, and proceeded with their search.

Whether Yang Pei was truly a member of the Xing Tang Society or merely connected to it, Lai Junchen decided to make a breakthrough through him.

Ordinary people, even when realizing their mistakes, would usually just sit by the gate in their carriage and wait. But to evolve to the point of withdrawing a street away to wait—that was the first time she had seen such prudence.

The servants’ information spread at a speed comparable to the internet! Soon, the entire Qiao family knew everything.

Qian Nai looked up in surprise, meeting Sanada Genichiro’s gaze. Upon noticing her glance, he quickly looked away.

“Let’s not talk about that for now. Your father will handle everything. It’s better for your mother to keep you close. That way, she can rest easier in the coming days,” Zhong Jiantang said as he glanced at his wife before turning away.

Due to the river’s layout, if the Han army advanced any further, they would have to change formation. The riverbank between the north and south channels was only about a thousand paces wide, far too narrow for the Han army’s large rectangular formation. Advancing further would force the cavalry on both wings into the frigid waters of the Mian River.

There was no need to forcibly break the world’s barrier; a slight pull of the world’s power could easily propel one into the Immortal Sovereign realm. This was the Divine Realm, where many rules of the Immortal Realm no longer held meaning.

Although these lions, tigers, and leopards had been tamed, they remained ferocious. After charging into the camp, they caused significant casualties among Yuan troops.

Everyone recalled their respective fathers. Many had never found the chance to express their love, and for many, that opportunity was now lost.

Everything proceeded quietly. Under the cover of night, ten thousand soldiers stealthily arrived at Pearl Island, the closest to the large island. Thanks to their disguise, the enemy remained unaware of the荒国’s movements. According to scout reports, the water bandits had not left the island for two or three days.

Seeing Yan Tianyou so overconfident, murmurs arose among the Tang army soldiers; some felt Yan Tianyou was too arrogant.