The border of the Yulan Kingdom.

There is no yellow sand in the sky, the wind howling, and even the word desolation has nothing to do with the world's imagination, looking down from the high city walls, only the vast plains stretching to the other side of the sky, and sometimes you can see a herd or two of cattle and sheep strolling leisurely on the meadows.

On the other side, just a wall away, is a bustling and prosperous world.

No one could have imagined that just three years ago, this place was still full of war, and the people living here were worried every day, but this was not for their own lives, but for the lives of the soldiers of the army who never gave up the lives of their ordinary people!

The man who led an army of 70,000 and stationed here eight years ago had brought back the critical situation again and again from the flames of war, and he had never seen any signs of panic on his countenance.

In the desperate scene of those days, the streets were lined with dead people and smashed shop stalls, and the ground was covered with blood, and the smell of blood was so permeated that there was nowhere to hide.

Who can imagine that when you are eating in a restaurant, suddenly out of nowhere comes the meat foam with a strong fishy smell flies into your bowl and splashes on your face?

At that time, there was no safety at all, and when you walked on the street, you had to worry about being slaughtered by the enemy who sneaked in, and blood was splattered on the spot.

And he walked in this kind of people's extreme sensitivity.

Different from the clean white clothes on his body, the darkness here, seeing that the rescuer sent by the emperor was actually a person who looked tall and temperamentally comparable to the noble son of a family, his appearance was as handsome as the moon, and his body did not look like a person who was in the army at all, and the resentment and pain in his heart reached its peak!

In their eyes, they are already abandoned children.

In their eyes, this hairy boy who jumped out of nowhere is the emperor's son who casually grabbed from a family to make up the number of people, but in fact he was sightseeing!

And this person is Xiao Yuyan!

These people are right about one thing, Xiao Yuyan, who has just arrived, was indeed invited by the emperor in a hurry, he was not a member of the army from beginning to end, but because he wanted to lead the army, the emperor gave him the title of marshal.

Accept people's favors and do things for others.

When Xiao Yuyan first arrived, he had to face not only completely unfamiliar enemy troops who led troops to fight and unknown circumstances, but also appeased the rebellious civilians in the city, as well as hostility that would occur in all directions at any time.

There are troubles inside and outside, and there are people who are not in harmony with each other.

In the eyes of outsiders, such a place has almost become a fish on the board for others to slaughter! Even if Xiao Yuyan is a god, it is impossible for him to reverse the extreme situation in such an extreme environment.

Breaking the city, just the last few months away!

But just when everyone thought so, even the emperor only had unrealistic hopes when he invited people, but he didn't have much confidence.

However, Xiao Yuyan amazed everyone-

Seeing the bustling streets here, who would have thought of the original dilapidated and desolate?

Seeing the crowds of people coming and going here, who would have thought that there were already few people here, and many people had been scared away to other cities and became refugees, and they were looked down upon?

Seeing that this place is quiet and peaceful, who would have thought that this place would be bombarded and smashed every once in a while, and the city gate was even closer to the edge of being breached, and it was all up to human lives to fill?

Even the grassland outside has been dug up from elsewhere in recent years and planted grass seeds, and it took two years to gradually become like this.

This city originally relied on cattle and sheep to obtain economy, and reached cooperation with the surrounding cities to provide supplies, but because of the war, many people lost their jobs, but now because of this grassland, the cattle and sheep that could only be raised in captivity and could not be released out of the fence, and the supply of goods that was almost paralyzed was restored again.

Everything is because of one person.

He is the one who makes this place reborn, and it is he who pulls everyone back from the abyss of despair!

Xiao Yuyan's three words have now become a god in everyone's minds, maybe he is not omnipotent, but in their eyes he is omnipotent!

However, today there was some unpleasant news that made people feel unpleasant to hear, and these news did not happen in the city, but in the capital of Yulan Kingdom, thousands of miles away.

"Marshal Xiao worked hard for Yu Languo, I'm afraid he didn't expect that this kind of thing would happen to his daughter in the capital!"

The three or two got together to chat, and when they mentioned very unpleasant news, they were full of anger.

"That is to say, the emperor doesn't care, Marshal Xiao's daughter is only fifteen years old this year, and the reputation of the daughter's family will be ignored if she does this again. ”

"The emperor didn't think about this matter when he saw it, it didn't stop for so long, and even the news came to the border. ”

It's only been a few days?

With the fastest horse, it is impossible to reach the capital in three days if you break your leg, and it will take at least ten days if you rush overnight, and this is still without sleep.

People can't feel the capital in a few days, but in just a few days the news reached the border, and the cats in it are not believed to say that they are not there.

"You say, could it be that someone deliberately released the news just to let Marshal Xiao go back?"

This guess suddenly silenced many people.

Get back......

Yes, Marshal Xiao is not from this city, he will have to go back sooner or later, and it is impossible to stay here for the rest of his life.

Especially now, the war is also coming to an end, the sneak attack of the enemy army, the dead and wounded, and the remaining remnants of the army are left to sort out.

Three years of recuperation and recuperation have restored the past here, and there are even faint signs of overtaking, Xiao Yuyan not only completed the emperor's task, but also did this task perfectly.

What do you get?

People haven't gone back yet, it's been eight years, and after eight years of being away from home, the little girl in the family has encountered rumors and rumors all over the city!

"If I were Marshal Xiao, I would have been angry by this time. Someone sighed and subconsciously avoided the fact that Xiao Yuyan was leaving.

It's not that I don't want him to leave, but I don't want to give up.

Marshal Xiao saved his whole family, and before he had time to repay the favor, how could he be willing to give it up......

The big man next to him also sighed after hearing this, and he shook his head with his hands clasped on his arms: "I'm counting on Marshal Xiao to go back as soon as possible, it must be those people who think that Marshal Xiao hasn't gone back for so long, and his daughter has no one to support him, so he is so presumptuous." ”

"No, the most worrying thing now is because before this, who knows if those guys in the capital will do something more excessive!"

The lady who bought vegetables slapped the cabbage she grew indignantly, her eyes full of anger: "It's thankless to bother and work, does this old emperor want to cross the river and tear down the bridge?!"

The people around her were immediately startled, and someone hurriedly made a gesture to cover her mouth, and the faces of several other people also changed.

One person cried and laughed and said: "Aunt Zhang, your temper has not changed for so many years, you are really not afraid of being overheard, be careful, there may be someone here who wants to please others and will give you out." ”

"Hmph, I think that those bandits who wanted to move my grandson were all killed by me with an axe, who dared to come, I am not easy to provoke!" Aunt Zhang's temper did not restrain because of this, she was on fire at this time.

You let the fire rest, you see if the fire listens to you!

Fortunately, everyone gathered here knew Aunt Zhang's temper, so she didn't say anything, but crossed the topic on her own so as not to be really caught, then it would be annoying.

There are many bloody people in these years, but there are also many people with soft bones!

They are not the only ones talking about this on this street, but they are not particularly prominent.

However, in the midst of the crowds, a man in white quietly walked by, and when he heard these words, he seemed to have a slight sideways glance but did not stop, slightly narrowed his eyes to hide the coolness under his eyes, and continued to walk forward.

The man's facial features are handsome, his eyes are soft like water, and his skin is fair, even better than that of those women who usually take care of it well.

An ordinary white dress is worn on his body, but it seems to be wearing a luxurious costume made by a daughter, and his temperament is calm and elegant, and at first glance, there is indescribable elegance in the gestures that everyone comes out of the door.

This person is Xiao Yuyan!

The people who were talking about it didn't know that one of the protagonists they were talking about was now passing in front of them in such a bright way, and that no one had noticed it.

This is very weird, Xiao Yuyan did not deliberately cover it up, he has been here for eight years, and the people who live in the city should have already memorized his appearance, but no, everyone treats him as air, even if they inadvertently look at each other, it is the same as not seeing.

It's as if what just passed was really just air, not a big living person!

"How do I feel that when I looked at Ah Hua opposite just now, something blocked me......" The man who had just inadvertently looked up muttered to himself suspiciously.

The people around him immediately laughed when they heard this: "It's still in the way, don't be dazzled again!"

"It's like, there's something in front of you. The companion chuckled, thinking that he must have been dazzled.

During this period, Xiao Yuyan had already walked back to the City Lord's Mansion here.

Today, he is leaving.

The guards at the door stood there straight, and when Xiao Yuyan was just about to pass by them, he suddenly paused, and then seemed to remember something, and the tall figure who was about to enter the gate directly took a few steps back, his expression was not embarrassed, but there was a trace of helplessness.

"Ahem. He coughed lightly.

Suddenly, the guards on both sides instantly looked at him in unison, and then their faces changed dramatically and hurriedly said respectfully: "Marshal Xiao!"

This has almost become a knee-jerk action, and before they can keep up with their minds, they have already bent over.

The two of them were horrified in their hearts, and at the same time, they were one hundred and one thousand, and ten thousand were crazy and scolded themselves, what kind of eyes did they have, why didn't they even notice that Marshal Xiao walked to them, and they wanted Marshal Xiao to remind themselves!

But at the same time, the excitement in my heart is also difficult to suppress.

The eyes of both of them were crazy and hot, and the person in front of them was the hero who saved the entire Fengluo City by himself!

"I don't have to make this big gift, I'm here to place the city lord. The gentle voice was accompanied by a gentle speed of speech, charming and soothing and melodious, like a piano sound, Xiao Yuyan did not move but nodded slightly and saluted, and then explained the intention.

The two guards hurriedly became more excited.

Ahh

Is this really Xiao Yuyan, the god of war who killed thousands of troops by himself three years ago?!

"No, the city lord has already said that if you come, you don't have to report it, you can enter directly. One of them spoke very quickly, fortunately he didn't drop the chain at the critical moment, but a big dark-skinned man was stunned to see that his cheeks were flushed.

"This ......" Xiao Yuyan was slightly stunned and hesitated.

If you don't notify the host's house, it's extremely rude and inconsistent with the rules.

"Marshal, do you need us to show you the way?" the other guard asked quickly.

Now his companions almost didn't pick up and punch him, grass, I didn't see this person so active on weekdays, how can he know how to use his brain now!

Xiao Yuyan thought about it, and finally felt that it was better to let people lead the way, although it was not the first time he came to remember the way, but when he came, he did not have a greeting post first, and then he did not report it, and it was even more ridiculous and rude to break in directly.

If someone leads the way, it's better to say something.

"Good. ”

Xiao Yuyan agreed.

Then, the guard went crazy, and jumped up on the spot and hurriedly asked: "Marshal, please!"

Under the envious and jealous eyes of his companions, he followed behind Xiao Yuyan very angrily.

The city lord's mansion is not grand, but it still looks a little majestic on the outside, and there are very few internal furnishings, and even the only embellishments are a few silver outside that can buy more than a dozen pots of potted plants, and only a few valuable antiques are placed high on the shelves.

The courtyard was not big, and soon the two of them came to the city lord's study.

The guard knocked lightly on the door of the study, and then said, "City Lord, Marshal Xiao is here." ”

There was a sudden sound in the quiet study, which startled the two people outside, and then opened the door of an old man who had changed more than half a hundred black hairs and several strands of silver white.

His gaze rested on the guard's face for a few seconds, and then slowly moved to the back of the guard.

Xiao ...... You are Marshal Xiao!" The old man's eyes slowly widened, and his eyes, which were a little cloudy, instantly bloomed, and his whole face was radiant and trembling with excitement.

Xiao Yuyan nodded slightly, and said respectfully: "City Lord, please forgive me, Xiao was in a hurry when he came, so he didn't act according to etiquette, which was rude." ”

The city lord was dumbfounded, then shook his head with tears and laughter, and excitedly pulled the person closer to the study and said as he walked: "You, the same as eight years ago, it still hasn't changed at all. ”

Xiao Yuyan is extremely admirable for this, he is not a character who respects me and I respect others, no matter what attitude others have towards him, it cannot affect his attitude towards others, even in the match, he is also personable and has never lost his temper.

Therefore, the local generals were not less angry with him back then, and heard that the bottles and cans were broken a lot.

"Yes. Xiao Yuyan smiled slightly, he didn't feel that there was anything wrong with this.

He said it was a question, but his tone was extremely calm, and he didn't seem to take it to heart.

The city lord didn't care about this, he had only been able to meet Xiao Yuyan and the two over the years, if he didn't go to find someone, I am afraid that he might not be able to see each other several times a year.

It's rare for Xiao Yuyan to take the initiative to come once, and it's too late for him to be happy!

The study was close to the window, and the sunlight swayed in obliquely to dispel a lot of coldness, and the tea in the cup was still steaming hot, and the city lord sat back after putting the teapot back in its place.

There was a bit of tiredness in his tone, but more of a relief: "In the past eight years, you have worked hard......"

"If it weren't for you, I'm afraid that this Fengluo City would have been broken a long time ago, and my old bones would have become a handful of loess, where would I still see the prosperous Fengluo City today. ”

"You're here today for the capital, right?"

It didn't even take Xiao Yuyan to speak, the city lord already knew the intention of his coming today, and from the moment he hurriedly made up his mind when he said it, Xiao Yuyan's determination could not be shaken by others.

He was the same, unable to shake Xiao Yuyan's decision.

Although he wanted to leave people behind and say a few more words with his crippled body, he also knew that the situation in the capital was not optimistic, and the emperor's attitude was not clear, and Xiao Yuyan's daughter was likely to be more auspicious.

At this time, if Xiao Yuyan, who is his father, can still sit still, it will not be the Xiao Yuyan he knows.

"Yes. Xiao Yuyan didn't go around in circles, this is the purpose of his coming here, and he was ready to leave at any time, the reason why he came was because the city lord took care of him back then.

When everyone didn't believe him, the city lord held on to the last bit of hope, asked him only one question, and then supported him until the last moment.

Without this trust, his subsequent actions would not have been so smooth, and it should have been more complicated.

On that occasion, the lord of the city was standing in the filthy and bloodstained streets, with hateful and angry eyes behind him, and the lord of the city asked him, 'Do you think you can save the city?'

And he replied: 'Do your best.' ’

The lord of the city asked, 'The enemy is strong, how can you do your best?'

'Give it a try. He replied again.

There is no oath that touches everyone and touches the heavens and touches everyone, Xiao Yuyan only gave eight words, he didn't give any promises, he didn't give any hope, but he said how he would do it.

Maybe this feels perfunctory, but after being silent, the city lord finally decided to gamble on it!

It was because of this bet that Wind Los Angeles won.

"You're not even exempt from detours. The city lord smiled, and then looked at him with worry in his eyes, but said in a very solemn whisper: "Pay attention to safety on the road, when you get there, if you want to protect yourself, as long as you want, the lives of the people in Fengluo City are yours." ”

If the emperor dares to cross the river and tear down the bridge.

Then prepare for the anger from the people, Xiao Yuyan has saved more than one city over the years, but Fengluo City is the city where he is stationed on this trip, so he has benefited the most.

Xiao Yuyan pursed his lips, his expression rarely fluctuated, but he was stunned more than once today.

"Thank you, City Lord. He didn't know what to say, maybe this time he could only reply with four words.

Xiao Yuyan doesn't like the emotions of joy and sorrow, it's too sensational for him, if the person is there, then take advantage of the fact that he is still there, and grasp the regrets, if the person is not there, then let him leave with peace of mind and not have to be reluctant to forget.

However, he also knows that joys and sorrows are human nature, and he can't let everyone be like him, and he can't stop this emotion from appearing around him.

"What if you have to leave and say a few more words, I have to beg you, old man!" the city lord suddenly laughed helplessly.

Regarding Xiao Yuyan's temper, he really has no temper.

I have never seen such a stubborn person, I have never seen such a gentle person, and I have never seen a person who likes to bury his emotions carefully in his heart.

But then again, it's still a bit strange to say that a man is gentle......

But if it is used on Xiao Yuyan's body, for some reason, I think it is very suitable!

If it weren't for the fact that he had seen him sitting alone in a dark corner under the moon with everyone on his back, drinking alcohol, the grief and silence in his eyes made the hearts of the seeers jerk, and the city lord would still think that Xiao Yuyan was an emotionless person.

"You don't drink well, don't drink in the future. "I didn't recognize anyone when I drank, but my temper was still so good that I couldn't say anything, even if I was dragged away, I didn't say a word, but I asked him where he was going to do something, and it was not surprising that he was fooled and kidnapped.

Obviously, this is to bring back some not-so-good memories.

A rare flash of embarrassment flashed on Junyi's face, and he nodded gently: "I know, I won't drink it anymore." ”

That was the only time he had been drinking in the eight years he had been here, and he was bumped into.

Xiao Yuyan didn't know what happened in the middle, but he heard that he was carried back by the city lord, and the city lord also said that he picked him up on the side of the road.

"Hahaha, okay, okay, it's not too early, you go quickly, I see that your heart has flown to your precious daughter at this time. The city lord, who no longer teased Xiao Yuyan, got up and patted him on the shoulder, and a ray of gloom crossed his eyes.

The people are gone, and there is no one for him to talk to in this place.

"City Lord, take care!" Xiao Yuyan stood up and saluted with his fists.

He had just turned around to leave, when he suddenly remembered something, and turned his head a little unnaturally and whispered, "If I have the opportunity, I will repair the book and send it back." ”

Let's talk about it.

Without waiting for the city lord to speak, he walked away.

The city lord who only stayed in place was stunned for a long time, and when he reacted, there was no white figure in his sight.

Suddenly, the corners of his mouth flashed with a hint of joy, and he raised the hot tea on the table and drank it all in one gulp.

"Xiao boy, take care!"

......

It was just nowhere, and it was just noon.

Fengluo City behind him came and went as usual, and after explaining the last thing, Xiao Yuyan got up and got into the carriage.

There was no one to see him off when he left, and those who knew him well knew that he didn't like the scene of the send-off, and even if he was reluctant, he had already met privately and left the regret that he might never see each other again in the bottom of his heart.

As for the people of Fengluo City, they thought that their hero was still busy at this time, but they didn't know that there was an inconspicuous carriage that was slowly driving into the distance.

Inside the carriage.

The envelope in his hand had a few words written on the white paper.

Settlement - your third brother, Gu Qingyang.

This is like a few casual strokes, writing whatever comes to mind, and then piecing together the letter looks like Gu Qingyang's handwriting, and it also looks like something he will do.

If it was Rong Jue, the letter would not have any flaws or traces of alteration.

"Unintentional ......"

The fingertips were already whitened because of the force, Xiao Yuyan raised his head and took a deep breath, but at this time, the melancholy on his face could no longer be suppressed, and the letter in his hand finally fell off quietly on his knees, and Xiao Yuyan, who had something in his heart, did not notice it at this time and still maintained the posture of holding the letter.

He didn't know how Xiao Wuxin had come over all these years.

If it weren't for this letter, he would still be confused by the content of the monthly letter sent by the Xiao Mansion at this time, and he never regretted his decision for a moment, and when he saw Gu Qingyang's letter, Xiao Yuyan only felt that his heart was almost being dragged by an invisible big hand, unable to breathe, and every breath was accompanied by throbbing pain.

When he thought that he had no intention of being safe in Xiaofu, it turned out that she was suffering what she shouldn't have suffered.

Is it that if he brought people with him at the beginning, even if Wuxin might suffer more on the road, at least he would not let her be wronged, it was the person he was afraid of falling with his palms, but he was framed by jealousy.

At this time, Xiao Yuyan didn't know.

Just as he was leaving on his front foot, another flying pigeon came to the barracks on his back foot.

And when the generals in the barracks opened it in confusion, there were only big characters written on it like ghost drawings - 'Xiao Yuyan, hurry up and get back and take care of your daughter!'

Settle down, a third brother who is about to lose his mind and wander on the verge of irritability.

The General: ......

Who is this? Marshal Xiao's third brother!!

Does Marshal Xiao still have a third brother?!

Yes, this is a "letter for help" written by Gu Qingyang when he was full of shame and self-esteem, in fact, it was to alleviate his own shame, but when he wanted to stop it, the pigeon had already flown quite a distance.

Thinking that he might be able to scare Xiao Yuyan back, he didn't chase him, and turned around and happily went to play with Rong Jue.

Well, to be precise, to play in the lotus pond in Rong Jue's mansion, he really loves this place, the lotus seeds here taste absolutely delicious!

Every time he risked being driven out by Rong Jue, he insisted on reporting every time, and then wandered around the house as if nothing had happened under Rong Jue's extremely disgusted eyes, and finally walked slowly towards the lotus pond.

Of course.

These Xiao Yuyan won't know, if he knew, he should not be in a hurry but puzzled at this time, and even more puzzled.

Wuxin was very well-behaved and obedient when he was a child, how could he make Gu Qingyang crazy to such an extent, there is a high probability that Gu Qingyang deliberately said so.

"Unintentional, wait a little longer......"

Xiao Yuyan's eyes flashed cold, he lowered his head and tightened his hand, then took the letter in his hand again, looking at every word on it, as if his heart was suffering from this Ling Chi, full of blood.

"Soon, we'll be out of here, and no one will bully you again!"

There was a bit of murderous intent in his firm voice, which had never been seen before, but this time Xiao Yuyan could no longer suppress the anger and murderous aura in his heart.

It was the wolf he recruited himself, but he let Xiao have no intention of bearing it, how can he accept this!

Didn't he want to take revenge?

Is it okay to just kill those people?

No, it's not enough! He won't let go of any of the people in the capital who have hurt his heartlessness!!

At this time, the people who were far away in the capital did not know that another variable was really approaching this side day and night.

At this time, Xiao Wuxin, who was "full of grievances and suffering", collapsed in the courtyard basking in the moonlight after eating and drinking, and there was a young man serving tea squatting next to him, but the expression of the young man serving tea was distorted.

He couldn't imagine why he was here.

But what this woman said made so well! He has no relatives here, no place to live and no money, and it will be a problem to live any longer.

"Where do I live?" he asked.

Xiao Wuxin yawned and shook his whisper: "Whatever, you can find a place to live by yourself." ”

"You are the eldest lady of Xiao Mansion, Xiao Wuxin. The boy said again.

Xiao Wuxin glanced at him with slanted eyes, and then nodded with satisfaction: "It's not bad, it's not stupid, but you think that you asked this question to make me wonder if you are a fool of your brains, when I brought you here, it was written outside that Xiao Mansion, and there was only one Xiao Mansion in the capital." ”

...... "He's not just in case."

Also, what is a brain show?

Then, he asked.

"Praise you. Xiao Wuxin said.

When the boy choked, he always felt weird, anyway, he definitely didn't mean to praise him!

"What's your name, where do you live, do you know the way?" Xiao Wuxin's small mouth crackled and poured out a bunch of questions, which was very similar to the question session when they were outside.

The boy was depressed for a few seconds, then shook his head.

"I ran away from home and accidentally fell here, even if I remember the way, I can't go back, my cultivation is restricted, as for the name, ......" He glanced at Xiao Wuxin, his expression was a little complicated, but it flashed so fast that people didn't have time to react: "Chu Tianqi." ”

"Oh~!It turned out to be the Chu family!" Xiao Wuxin suddenly realized.

Chu Tianqi was shocked: "Do you know my family?"

"I don't know, but your family is really called the Chu family?" Xiao Wuxin shook her head honestly, she just sighed in passing, and didn't mean anything else.

Chu Tianqi's expression instantly became listless, and he snorted: "Otherwise, it's still called Xiaofu." ”

He was also excited for a second, thinking that this continent had heard his name, it turned out that he was really worried, and he was worried about whether he would be exposed and arrested, but it turned out that the news here seemed to be very closed.

"It may also be called Chu Mansion. ”

"......" doesn't want to talk to you very much, and wants to be angry with you.

Chu Tianqi, who expressed his disgust, put down the tea, stood up and moved his muscles, since he arrived here, he was so uncomfortable because of the restriction of cultivation, he couldn't help muttering: "It's too poor here, the aura is so thin, how do you cultivate?"

Xiao Wuxin's eyes flashed a ray of fine light, and he smiled casually on his face: "Of course, you can cultivate how you want to cultivate." ”

Really.

She picked up a wanderer, homeless ...... Gentleman?