Thousands of horses galloped, causing the ground to tremble.
Lin Jinlong, along with several Female Officials from the Imperial Court, led a cavalry of ten thousand, surrounding the Qiyan fugitive soldiers layer by layer.
The Second Imperial Princess, wearing the attire of the Qiyan nobility and covering her face with a veil, hoped to evade search.
A female official from the Imperial Court noticed something amiss and unceremoniously tore off the veil, pointing her shining sword tip at the princessâs forehead.
The mastermind was put to death, the various tribes on the grasslands submitted, and the turmoil in the northwest settled down.
Lin Qingluo gained unprecedented reputation among the entire western border army with this battle.
Her title as âHeaven-descended Goddessâ spread far and wide.
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As night fell on the prairie, the unbearable heat of the day seemed gone, replaced by cool breezes, making everything extraordinarily comfortable.
After saying goodbye to the army, the young men who continued westward set up tents, guarded the fire, chewed dried meat, laughed, and chatted, enjoying their rare leisure.
âFollowing Master in this period, fighting like a dream, winning every battle, this feeling of power and prestige is indescribable.â
Feng Yi, satisfied after eating, lay down on the grass, looking at the starry sky, unable to recover from the exciting battlefield with Shenggeâs iron horse.
âSister, if you command in the future, your brother will serve as your vanguard warrior.â
Lin Jinpengâs eyes were full of admiration as he looked at his sister.
âMaster, from now on, we will follow you.â
Wang Mengâs chest swelled with pride, beating his chest as he said, âWherever you go, we will go, even to mountains of knives and seas of fire, fearing nothing!â
âYes, yes, I absolutely cannot miss any of Masterâs battles from now on.â
Shitou echoed swiftly, swallowing his last bite of dried meat.
âSister, you are incredible.â
Lin Jinlong touched his nose and smiled bitterly again, âWith such an amazing sister, us brothersâ sense of presence is too weak.â@@novelbin@@
âGiggle.â
Lin Qingluo, delighted, laughed with a bent eyebrow.
âMaster, weâve spent too much time on the northwestern border, and itâs less than half a month before the Secret Realm opens.â
Mo Canglan, seeing everyone in a happy conversation, joined in with a smile, âIf we want to arrive in Loulan on time, we must speed up the journey.â
âYes, I know.â
Lin Qingluo confidently replied, âTomorrow, we will exchange camels at the Barbarian Tribeâs market. Having camels for transportation will make it easier to travel through the desert.â
âBarbarian Tribe?!â
The young men exclaimed in unison.
âIsnât it the same Barbarian Tribe that challenged us in the Capital City?â
Shitou asked incredulously, almost biting his tongue.
âYes.â
Lin Qingluo faced the round-eyed stares from the young men and played along with a teasing smile, âIndeed, that Barbarian Tribe.â
âAh, this is the end.â
Shitou wailed helplessly, leaning back stiffly.
Lin Jinlong furrowed his brows, concerned, âSister, you had conflict with the three Barbarian Warriors who visited last time. Entering their territory rashly, will it be inappropriate?â
âItâs okay, we can change our appearance with a disguise or wear masks, so that no one can recognize us.â
Lin Qingluo calmly smiled, holding an invisible but convincing aura.
âRight!â
Shitou slapped his thigh with renewed enthusiasm, âWe can use the masks we bought in Mingshui County.â
âBut will it be conspicuous to wear masks while shopping in the market?â
Lin Jinpeng dripped cold sweat.
He didnât have a mask.
Lin Jinlong didnât have one either and agreed, nodding, âA mask could fall off and reveal our identity. Itâs safer to use a disguise.â
âI donât need a disguise.â
Mo Canglan calmly and contentedly clarified the situation, âI didnât go to the martial arts platform that day.â