When Lin Muyu brought the remnants of the Devil Clan back to Zhongnan City, it was already close to noon. It was snowing heavily. Tang Xiaoxi led the elite cavalry of the Longdan Army Camp in Zhongnan City to welcome them. They met on the snowy plains twenty miles away from the city.
Seeing Lin Muyu return safely, Tang Xiaoxi was very gratified.
However, when Tang Xiaoxi's gaze fell on QianFeng, QianFeng was still somewhat uneasy and embarrassed.
"The defeated general, QianFeng, greets Your Highness Xi." He bowed respectfully, using the etiquette of the Devil Clan towards the princess.
"No need to be so polite. I'm not Feng Yuan's daughter."
A faint smile hung on Tang Xiaoxi's face as she said, "Furthermore, Feng Yuan has always treated me like a daughter. All you want is the demonic energy in my body."
QianFeng was a little surprised. "Princess Xi, do you still hold a grudge against the God Clan for what they did to you?"
"I will never forget."
Tang Xiaoxi turned around and mounted the horse. Her red cloak swirled in the flying snow. She turned around and looked deeply at QianFeng. She said, "If it wasn't for your Sacred Teacher and Yaoji, I wouldn't have killed Xiao Yin. I will never forget this hatred for the rest of my life. QianFeng, the alliance between the humans and the Devil Clan is just Mu's idea. I respect Emperor Qin's wish, but it doesn't mean I don't hate the Devil Clan. "
QianFeng laughed self-deprecatingly. "That's fine. I am the Marshal of the God Clan. Now that His Majesty and the two Princesses are dead with their heads missing, it's not too much for you to vent all your hatred on me, QianFeng."
Lin Muyu walked over holding the reins of the warhorse and reached out to press on Tang Xiaoxi's leg on the horse's back. She said: "Xiao Xi, don't say anymore. Times have changed. It's not fair to put the blame on QianFeng."
Tang Xiaoxi nodded and said softly, "Okay, I understand."
Lin Muyu then looked at QianFeng and said, "The heads of Feng Yuan, Feng Jing 'er, and Feng Ning' er were sent to Winter Frost City by the Empire of Tianji as a gift. I have ordered a grand funeral for them, as the Emperor of the Qin Empire."
"Really?"
QianFeng's body trembled subconsciously as he said, "Thank you, Your Highness … After everything has settled down, can I pay my respects to His Majesty and the two princesses?"
"That's your freedom."
Lin Muyu exhaled and said, "Everyone has been walking for a whole night. Let's go to Zhongnan City and eat something hot. Otherwise, I'm afraid many people will get sick."
"Okay."
Tang Xiaoxi said, "Mu, are you really going to allow these demons to enter Zhongnan City?"
Her meaning was self-evident. Three months ago, the demons were still fighting with the empire in the Eight Wastelands, and they were both mortal enemies. But now, the two armies were going to coexist peacefully. Perhaps many people would not accept this fact.
"Xiao Xi, what do you think?" Lin Muyu asked.
Tang Xiaoxi pursed her red lips: "The Longdan Army Camp and the Zhongnan Family's army have fought many times, and there has been a deep hatred between them. If they are allowed to enter Zhongnan City, I'm afraid there will inevitably be friction. I think it's better to let QianFeng lead the demon army to camp in a small town outside the city. There are enough houses there, and food can be transported from Zhongnan City."
"What does Marshal QianFeng think?" Lin Muyu asked.
QianFeng's expression was calm: "Your Highness can call me QianFeng. The God Race has suffered a crushing defeat, and I'm no longer a marshal. As for the encampment, it's up to Your Highness to arrange. "
"Don't worry."
Lin Muyu patted his shoulder and said: "Your God Race will rise again. Let's get through this period of time first. Moreover … I'm afraid we won't be able to stay in Zhongnan City for too long."
"Why?" Tang Xiaoxi asked in astonishment.
Lin Muyu's gaze turned towards the northern snowy region, and with a trace of helplessness and sorrow, she said: "Zhongnan City is located on the Eight Wastelands, and to the north of the Eight Wastelands is the snowy region. However, there is simply no place to defend. The few insignificant passes are only a few meters high. If we stubbornly defend the Eight Wastelands, our losses will be very heavy."
"Then Mu, what do you mean?"
"Prepare to retreat to the Tongtian Gorge."
QianFeng was shocked: "Your Highness, are you going to give such a large Eight Wastelands to the Tianji Empire?"
"We have no other choice." Lin Muyu brushed the snow on her shoulder, held Taxue's reins, and said: "The Longdan Army Camp can't suffer meaningless losses. In the battle last night, Wei Chou must have lost a lot of people, right?"
Tang Xiaoxi was a little sad and said: "In order to save these people of the Devil Race, more than 13,000 people of the Longdan Army Camp died in the snowy region since last night. More than half of the more than 6,000 people who came back were injured. Even Wei Chou was seriously injured and is now resting in Zhongnan City. Only one night, and our casualty barracks and medicine are already not enough."
"Ah …"
Lin Muyu felt a pain in her heart and clenched her fists.
QianFeng frowned and said: "It's my fault to let the Longdan Army Camp suffer such a loss. Your Highness, please rest assured. The Tianji Empire killed my whole family, but as long as I, QianFeng, am still alive, I will definitely fight with the Tianji Empire to the end!"
"Well, save your strength first. Let's go."
Lin Muyu turned over and mounted the horse, and said: "Someone, send more scouts to find out the situation of the Long Ji Army Camp. In addition, send more scouts to investigate the coastal area."
"Yes!"
The wind and snow fluttered, and the troops walked in the direction of Zhongnan City.
Zhongnan City, this ancient city of thousands of years, had mottled walls. It was like an old man standing at the northern border of the mainland. When a strong enemy came, this old man seemed so vulnerable and could not stop the attack of the iron hooves of Zhongnan City.
QianFeng's troops went into the small town to rest. Although it was just a small town, it was like heaven for the Devil Race who had been struggling at death's door for several months. To be able to drink a mouthful of hot water and eat a fragrant steamed bun was such a luxury for them. Even the face of Marshal QianFeng was very ugly, obviously because of the lack of nutrition.
Walking on the main street of Zhongnan City, the hooves of the horses stepped on the thick snow, and the sound of rustling could be heard.
"Is the Dragon Imperial Battle Armor really not afraid of the Magic Crystal Cannons?" Tang Xiaoxi thought for a long time, and finally could not help but ask.
Lin Muyu nodded: "Yes, Marshal QianFeng can prove this."
QianFeng's face was gloomy, and said: "The Dragon Imperial Battle Armor seems to be the natural nemesis of the Magic Crystal. We sent five hundred Winged Clan brothers to launch a suicide attack, but we did not receive even the slightest effect. They used their lives to prove that the Dragon Imperial Battle Armor can restrain the Magic Crystal."
"It's not just them."
Tang Xiaoxi said in a calm voice: "There are also more than ten thousand soldiers from the Longdan Army Camp who died for the country. They were also stained with blood on the battlefield because of the power of the Dragon Imperial Battle Armor."
QianFeng was a little silent, and after a few seconds, he said lightly: "I'm sorry."
Lin Muyu felt very uncomfortable in her heart. Tang Xiaoxi's hatred for the Demon Race was far deeper than she thought. In this battle, the Longdan Army Camp lost more than ten thousand elite soldiers because of the Demon Race. This was also a heavy blow to the Imperial Army. But Lin Muyu was very clear in her heart that she must reconcile this contradiction, otherwise it will lead to a big disaster in the future.
"Xiao Xi, the Demon Race is also the victim." He looked at Tang Xiaoxi beside him, and said softly: "Think about it, the tens of thousands of soldiers of the Long Ji Corps cooperated with the Tian Ji Dragon Riders to cross the northern glacial land bridge, for a surprise attack, and coincidentally, the Demon Race's army encountered them in the north. In fact, it was the Demon Race who blocked this knife for our Qin Empire. In a sense, we have to thank the Demon Race for their sacrifice."
Tang Xiaoxi opened her small mouth in shock, and murmured. Lin Muyu's words woke her up from her dream, and made her change her view in an instant.
QianFeng's voice was very bitter: "It's a pity that the price of this sacrifice is the lives of our Majesty and the two princes."
"Ning 'er is my friend, I won't let her die in vain."
Tang Xiaoxi's pair of beautiful eyes looked at the distant sky, clenched her pink fist, and a faint flame lingered around her body: "The Long Ji Corps killed Ning 'er, I will definitely settle this debt with them. A debt of blood must be paid with blood!"
"Yes, a debt of blood must be paid with blood!" QianFeng gritted his teeth.
Lin Muyu was silent. What he was thinking about was when to retreat. They definitely couldn't stay in Zhongnan City. Once the main force of the Tian Ji Empire crossed the sea, they would be able to encircle Zhongnan City in the blink of an eye. At that time, it would be difficult to leave.
At this time, they had already arrived at the City Lord's Mansion in Zhongnan City. Wei Chou's shoulder was wrapped with gauze, and he walked out with the help of several guards.
"Wei Chou."
Lin Muyu greeted him.
Wei Chou's legs softened, and he knelt on the ground, and tears flowed down: "Your Highness, I am incompetent, and caused the death of more than 10,000 brothers in the Longdan Army Camp, and I can't even recover their bodies. This is all my fault, Wei Chou!"
Behind him, a group of senior generals in the Longdan Army Camp knelt together. Basically, all of them were injured, and they looked very embarrassed.
Lin Muyu couldn't remember how long it had been since the Longdan Army Camp had suffered such a defeat. Since the Empire developed the magic crystal cannon, the Longdan Army Camp began to win every battle, but the battle last night made everyone's liver and liver tremble. The absolute strength gap almost completely destroyed their confidence and morale. The next priority seemed to be how to rebuild the morale, not how to retreat.
"Wei Chou, get up."
Lin Muyu turned over and dismounted from the horse, helped Wei Chou up, and said: "The soldiers who died in the battle are the warriors of the Empire. They died for the Empire, and their names will be recorded in the National Monument Forest forever. Get up, the ground is cold."
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Wei Chou wiped his tears and said: "Your Highness, they are too strong …"
"I know. Go in and eat first."
"Yes!"
"Someone, write a letter and send it back to Eastern Capital. Inform Prince Xin and Prince Zhong that the Dragon Imperial Battle Spiral can completely defend against the magic crystal cannon. Let them make early preparations."
"Yes!"
After entering the hall, a few tables of food were already laid out, but there was only food and no wine. The Longdan Army Camp suffered a crushing defeat, and no one had the mood to drink today. They also couldn't taste the taste of good wine.
QianFeng sat beside Lin Muyu, looking at the table of delicious food and feeling extremely bitter.
Eat …
Tasteless.
However, his body needed to replenish nutrients, so QianFeng ate a lot. This caused quite a number of Captaincy in the Longdan Army Camp to cast him looks of disdain.
QianFeng only lowered his head to eat, swallowing in big mouthfuls as if he was swallowing his hatred and humiliation together.
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