Mountain Patrol Military Officer
Chapter 134 - 129: Deploying Troops at Tianxiong Pass (Subscribe Please)

Chapter 134: Chapter 129: Deploying Troops at Tianxiong Pass (Subscribe Please)

"Our Military Officer Captain has returned!"

"Everyone, come out!"

Neighbors ran about calling out, some even banged gongs.

Upon hearing this news, the villagers felt a genuine surge of excitement and emotion.

They dashed out the door only to remember something and hurriedly returned.

For a moment, every household was a scene of utter chaos.

In one household, an old hen laying eggs in the chicken coop was exerting itself when suddenly, a hand reached in, grabbed the chicken by the neck, and with a thunk, a fresh warm egg landed in the straw nest;

A lamb that was suckling under its ewe was suddenly snatched by its owner who rushed into the pen, lifted it, and ran out bewilderedly;

Startled by the commotion, the fierce guard dog barked incessantly at the outside, yapping away until its owner slapped its ears in frustration.

....

As the villagers swarmed out, they cradled various items in their hands.

Old hens, lambs, dried game, cured fish...

The crowd gathered from all directions, converging on the main street at breakneck speed.

In an instant, they became a flood of people, engulfing the Fifth Mountain Troops led by Chen Yuan.

"Yu"

Chen Yuan pulled back on the rigid reins, and his horse neighed loudly, raising its hooves.

The next second, a surging cheer erupted from the crowd.

"Sir!"

"Sir!"

"Here is a chicken from my home, take it to nourish yourself."

"This is a lotus seed cake made by my wife, Sir, after eating it, you will surely have many children and blessings."

"Sir, this is a newborn from my commoner’s home, yet unnamed, please grant him a name."

"..."

Everyone clustered around the side of the great horse beneath Chen Yuan, eagerly holding up their offerings, their faces filled with earnest gazes.

Some even held up their children, shouting loudly.

These people expressed their respect and gratitude towards Chen Yuan in the simplest of manners.

Chen Yuan looked at this crowd of villagers, and more still arriving behind them, his gaze momentarily filled with emotion.

In more than half a year, many events had shaped this small county town.

Fortunately, they had all been overcome.

And the Ninth Mountain Soldiers behind him, most of whom had come here through a path filled with carcasses and seas of blood, often emitted an aura that made ordinary people wary.

But at this moment, these icy-eyed armored soldiers appeared somewhat bewildered.

Not only were these villagers unafraid of them, but they also thanked them, continually stuffing things into their hands and on their saddles.

Those unable to push through to the front simply threw items directly at them, confusing these typically stoic Armored Soldiers.

Were it not for the goodwill emanating from these villagers, observing the flying objects, one might have thought this was a parade!

At this moment, Chen Yuan cupped his hands towards the crowd, laughing loudly,

"Dear villagers, I appreciate your sentiments!"

"I have just returned. Allow me to rest with my subordinates for a while before visiting your homes."

"Please return home for now."

Just then, a clear call sounded.

"Brother!"

Not far off, a figure in a red dress on a date-red horse approached through the crowd.

Chen Yuan saw the familiar face and couldn’t help but smile.

But then, suddenly, a sharp cry of an eagle echoed from the sky.

Chen Yuan’s gaze shot upwards, squinting towards the sunset-lit sky.

Followed by a loud declaration.

"Eight Hundred Miles Urgent!"

"Command of the Missionary Governor"

"Ninth Mountain’s Colonel, move immediately to Tianxiong Pass!"

As the voice faded, a silver streak shot towards Qingshan County from the distant horizon.

That silver light rapidly grew larger in front of everyone’s eyes, stirring up a fierce wind and revealing a silver Sky Shrieking Falcon forged from silver.

Seeing this, the villagers stirred and dispersed, clearing an open space in front.

The falcon fluttered its large silver wings, rapidly reducing its speed then gently landed near Chen Yuan, the dust raised clouding the vision of those nearby.

On the falcon, stood an armored soldier with three red command flags on his back.

The soldier’s gaze fell on Chen Yuan, showed a moment of surprise, then he jumped down, walked briskly forward, and knelt on one knee, presenting a letter of command.

"Sir, you must be Colonel Chen!"

"Utmost urgency!"

"Here is the command letter!"

No further words necessary.

Chen Yuan’s smile gradually faded, he gestured with his hand, and the letter flew into his grasp, then he unfolded it, his eyes narrowing.

Tianxiong Pass!

Then, he casually stowed it away and spoke lightly.

"Send the reply back. The Colonel is aware."

The orderly replied affirmatively, bowed with both hands, retreated a few steps, and then turned and leaped onto the back of the Sky Shrieking Falcon.

With a cry of an eagle and a whirlwind, the falcon soared straight up, quickly disappearing.

Suddenly, the joyous and excited villagers fell silent.

Is Sir about to leave?

Heading to another place to fight!

In the eyes of the villagers of Qingshan County, the Sir was their soul, and had Chen Yuan not repeatedly salvaged critical situations, Qingshan County would have been long gone.

But now...

Everyone momentarily felt at a loss, causing a commotion.

"Stand by!"

Chen Yuan raised his hand, speaking sharply, then pulled the reins and moved forward a few steps.

At this moment, Lian Nichang had also arrived on her horse.

"Brother, are you leaving?"

Lian Nichang’s brow furrowed, urgency in her eyes.

Chen Yuan couldn’t help but frown,

"I had planned to stay in Qingshan for a couple more days before returning to Jinguan City to report, but it seems the situation is urgent, requiring this newly-appointed Colonel to support elsewhere."

Speaking softly, he added,

"Last time I entered, it was the doing of the Devil Race in Ten Thousand Mountains; other prefectures have also experienced incidents, but this time it’s different. There are other forces involved, commanding me to support."

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