"It's alright." Yun Yang said with a smile, "Don't worry, old man. My injuries are fine now and I have medicine with me. I'll need at least half a month to reach the battlefield in my current state. This half a month's time is enough for me to recuperate."
The elder sighed.
Rushing on the road and recuperating from his injuries were originally contradictory actions.
If one were to travel at full speed, it would be extremely rare for one's injuries to not worsen. How could one recuperate while traveling? What nonsense, what a self-deceiving way of saying …
However, there was nothing he could do. He could only let it be.
Seeing that Yun Yang had made up his mind and that it was useless to stop him, the old physician said softly, "Perhaps you can choose to take a slight detour. You'll see a grassland after going over this mountain we're at. As long as you don't go too deep into the forest, you won't encounter any dangerous mystical beasts."
"Hmm?" Yun Yang asked.
What did the elder mean by saying this?
Time was running out now and he still wanted him to take a detour? Even if there was no danger, it was still a completely different choice. Could there be another meaning to it?
"On that vast grassland … there are herds of wild horses …" The elder said, "There are at least hundreds of thousands of them, maybe even more. Since you have a profound cultivation base, it shouldn't be difficult to capture a wild horse. I believe it'll be a great help to this journey if you have an extra leg."
"No matter what, it can save you some energy to recuperate."
Yun Yang was hit with a sudden realization when he heard the explanation. He then recalled that almost every family in this small village had horses and each of them was an outstanding breed. When the twelve teenagers had left, the warhorses that they had brought along were all of superior quality. So, this was the root of it all.
"I'll go take a look."
Yun Yang was tempted.
With his leg in this state, it would save him a lot of energy if he had a good horse.
Late at night.
Yun Yang left quietly, not informing the rest of the villagers. Only the old man was there to send him off.
Unexpectedly, when the elder sent Yun Yang out of the door, he realized that half of the village had come.
She stood quietly in the night sky, watching Yun Yang leave.
A few old men trembled as they stepped forward. Behind them were a few women.
The old man took the two parcels from the women and said sincerely, "Warrior, you're going to the battlefield to fight for Yutang. You must be careful. My generation is old and weak, and can no longer set foot on the battlefield … The women at home have worked overnight to make ten pairs of cloth shoes, twenty catties of flatbread, and a harness … This is just a small token of our appreciation. Please accept it to strengthen your morale. "
Looking around, Yun Yang could clearly see that there were a few women in the crowd who were paying special attention to him. Each of them had a small parcel in their hands.
Those women were the mothers of the twelve boys who had left.
Yun Yang felt a sudden surge of warmth in his heart. There was a heartfelt envy that he could not suppress.
Up until now, what Yun Yang had desired the most in this life of his was the care of his family. He did not know if it was a trick of the heavens, but not only had he lost his parents since he was young and lost his blood ties, every family that Yun Yang had acknowledged until now had a difficult life. The Nine Supremes, Yun Zuiyue, and Old Dugu had all had a hard time meeting him again. Ji Lingxi and Yue Rulan had inexplicably provoked a peerless expert like Lei Dongtian and had not been able to return to their original selves for years. All of these seemed to be telling those who were close to Yun Yang that there were no exceptions, no exceptions!
However, it was also because of this that Yun Yang was even more envious of those who were cared for by their family, cherishing that care even more!
"Thank you!"
Yun Yang accepted the parcel solemnly and carried it carefully on his back. He bowed deeply. "Thank you! Take care, my fellow villagers! If I can survive this battle, I shall come back to reunite with all of you again. "
"Warrior is no ordinary man. You will be able to make a name for yourself on this trip. You will be conferred the title of marquis and general in the next dynasty, a duke and marquis for generations to come. It is truly heaven that Yutang is not going to perish in this war!" The few elders looked at him solemnly, their voices sincere as if they were making an oath.
At this time, the mothers of the children walked out together.
"Warrior is the teacher of those children. The mothers of those children know that warrior is leaving, so they have to do their best. However, warrior has two hands and is injured, so you can't carry too much. This old and useless one has made the decision to let each of them sew two pairs of cloth shoes. Please don't mind, warrior, fill them in your luggage! "
Yun Yang's Adam's apple bobbed, not knowing what to say.
Twenty-four pairs of cloth shoes with thousand layers of soles were placed neatly in front of him.
Each pair was sewn with the sturdiest linen thread, the stitches meticulous. The soles were the real thousand layers of soles made from home starch. The uppers were made of the sturdiest metal thread snakeskin. Lastly, the upper was the most common and soft fabric, but there was a thin layer of cotton sewn inside. Although it was not aesthetically pleasing, it was definitely sturdy, comfortable, and durable.
This was the most practical and best parting gift!
It was also the most homely gift Yun Yang had ever received in his life.
"Thank you!" Yun Yang bowed solemnly and said, "If I can meet a few young fellows on this trip to the military, I'll do my best to watch over them. I hope that all twelve of them can return safely!"
The twelve women bowed at the same time, their eyes filled with gratitude. "Thank you for your care, teacher!"
Their attitudes were so pious.
It was as if a promise from the person before them could ensure the safety of their sons amidst the thousands of soldiers!
Yes, at least to them, this promise was undeniable.
In reality, however, even if Yun Yang had not lost the power of the Nine Supremes, he dared not guarantee the safety of anyone on the battlefield!
He could only say that he would do his best, that he would do his best!
"Have a safe journey, warrior. May you succeed!" The entire village, old and young, women and children, bowed at the same time, their voices sonorous.
"Defeat Dongxuan, strengthen Yutang! Bless our people, protect our people! "
Yun Yang, who was carrying a huge bag, bowed solemnly as well.
Then, he strode away, just like the twelve youths that day, without turning back.
Because he knew that everyone was looking at his back.
The more determined he was, the more confident he was.
If he were to turn back now, it would only make him look guilty and cause them to doubt the safety of their children.
This was not a situation Yun Yang would like to see!
Yun Yang's silhouette finally disappeared at the intersection, just like the twelve youths that day. No one knew when he would return.
Up until now, no one in the village had moved. Only soft sighs came from the mouths of the people.
"What a fine young man …"
The old physician sighed and did not continue.
After a long while, the crowd dispersed.
When they returned home, everyone in the family couldn't help but let out a cry of surprise.
On the table of each household, there were two heavy ingots of gold!
Each ingot of gold was at least ten taels.
Two ingots of gold could at least ensure that these families would not have to worry about food and clothing for the next few years!
Everyone went out to inquire, only to find out that each household had two ingots of gold!
There was nothing more, nothing less.
No one doubted the origin of the gold. Everyone knew that the gold had been secretly placed in his house by the warrior who had just left. However, no one had noticed when he had done it.
Other than the two ingots of gold, there was also a letter on the old physician's table. There were a few lines of cursive handwriting on the letter.
"Pearls and jade are not as valuable as the human heart, how can gold buy deep feelings? The young serve the country, the women and children continue to make a living. Do not despise this small token of my appreciation. I shall do my best to ensure the safety of the children in this village when I go to the battlefield. Rest assured, father and elder. When the day of victory comes, we shall drink together. We shall not return until we are drunk, that is the joy of life! "
There was no signature at the bottom.
However, the old doctor knew who wrote it. His body trembled and tears of excitement filled his eyes. He then took out the note and showed it to everyone in the village. Everyone was indescribably grateful and their hearts felt a lot more at ease.
The warrior knew that without the young men in the village, it would be difficult to make a living in the future. However, with the gold he had left behind, it was enough to ensure a stable and prosperous life for the entire village!
Even if the war were to last for three to five years, the gold would be enough!
His arrangements were meticulous to the extreme.
"This person is meticulous and has a profound mystical skill. His actions and actions have the bearing of a successful person … I wonder who he is? Our small village is actually fated to be acquainted with such an important person. It is truly a blessing from the heavens … "
An elder sighed softly.
…
Yun Yang left Yellow Pass Village and headed east, coming to the mountain that the old physician had mentioned. Yun Yang, who had regained his mobility and a portion of his mystical skill, climbed up easily. In less than an hour, he was already at the top of the mountain. Looking down, all he could see was darkness. However, since he was already here, there was no need to turn back. He climbed down carefully. When he reached the foot of the mountain, there was a thick layer of snow and thick, withered grass beneath it.
There seemed to be the sound of galloping horses coming and going from afar.
This place was truly a natural horse farm. Even though it was the middle of winter, the horses were still galloping merrily.
To be fair, the old physician had indeed given Yun Yang the best choice. Yun Yang had lost all of his manifestation powers. Although his mystical skill had recovered, it was still a long way from completion. If he were to travel to the eastern border with only two legs, it would be difficult for his injuries to recover even if he could reach it in half a month. However, if he had a good horse as a means of transportation, the situation would be vastly different. Otherwise, Yun Yang would not have come here to find a mount that suited him, as the old physician had suggested!
At dawn, the sky shone brightly once again.
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