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Chapter 777 Settling the Mind
The Western Liang Grasslands, Central and Eastern Regions
Pegasus Hill

The headquarters of the Yan Hui Legion, the central command tent.

"General," a guard rushed in to report, "news has come from the eastern outpost that the Crown Prince of Zhenwang is visiting and is almost outside our camp."

"Who?"

The people in the large tent, including Tian Hongyan, were somewhat doubtful of their ears.

The guard had no choice but to repeat, "Reporting to the General, the visitor is the Crown Prince of Zhenwang, Huo Qing."

The people inside the tent looked at each other in bewilderment.

One strategist couldn't help but mutter, "In the dead of winter, why isn't the young master staying at the Yanchui Fortress? What's he doing here?"

Tian Hongyan was equally puzzled, but she quickly stood up.

"Let's go and greet the Crown Prince first."

The generals and strategists of the Yan Hui Legion had no choice but to follow behind.

Upon arriving at the East Gate, we saw that the camp gate was wide open.

A group of more than twenty riders filed in.

They were tall and strong, and each of them was full of vigor and vitality.

It was as if they hadn't just come from a distant fortress, but rather had just taken a trip around the area.

The one at the head, with a calm expression, was none other than Huo Qing.

"Your subordinate, Tian Hongyan of the Yan Hui Army, greets Your Highness."

Although Huo Qing would not take over the fortress for a long time, Tian Hongyan adopted a very humble attitude.

"We have just learned of the passing of Her Highness the Grand Princess. The entire army is deeply saddened. Your Highness, please accept our condolences."

Pegasus Slope is thousands of miles away from Star City, but news of Princess Yiguang's death still reached here.

"General Tian is very kind."

Huo Qing nodded, a trace of sorrow flashing in his eyes, but it quickly disappeared.

Over the years, the fortress has suffered repeated changes and invasions, and almost all of Huo's descendants have settled in Dingxi County.

In the vast city of Xingji, only he and Princess Yiguang depended on each other for survival, and the bond between the two was the deepest.

Unfortunately, Huo Qing was not by Princess Yiguang's side when she was on her deathbed, and he was unable to even see his beloved grandmother off on her final journey.

It's impossible not to feel regret.

But as a family of military generals, having witnessed countless partings and deaths among his clansmen, Huo Qing quickly regained his composure.

He dismounted and, without saying a word, pulled out an official document.

"These are instructions personally written by His Majesty before I left Xingji City. The entire Yan Hui Legion must abide by them."

Tian Hongyan was taken aback and quickly took it.

But he didn't open it immediately.

“It’s freezing cold outside. Your Highness must be tired after traveling such a long way. Tents have been prepared in the camp. Why don’t you come in and rest with me first?”

Huo Qing didn't answer, but instead gave Tian Hongyan a deep look.

In the past two years, stories of the Yan Hui Legion's actions during the Dingxi counter-offensive still circulate in Xingji City.

Although he knew the reason, he was still unhappy, so he turned his head to look to the west.

"General Tian, ​​I heard that the Blood Moon tribe has assembled a large caravan and is heading east?"

Tian Hongyan was stunned. Looking at Huo Qing's young face, she suddenly felt a chill run down her spine.

He glanced subconsciously at the remaining snow on the ground.

The cold weather today seems a bit odd.

Ha ha.

Seeing that something was wrong, the junior strategist quickly stepped forward to speak.

"As expected of the Crown Prince, he is well-informed. Blood Moon has assembled a caravan, and they will pass by Pegasus Slope right here in the next couple of days."

"If Your Highness wishes to meet them, why don't I personally inform you when the caravan passes by?"

Huo Qing nodded in satisfaction, "Let's go into the camp."

After seeing off this "plague god," Tian Hongyan and his group gathered again in the central command tent.

He quickly opened the official document in his hand, skimmed through it, and soon breathed a sigh of relief.

"Take a look at them all."

A group of generals and strategists, who had been eagerly waiting, quickly gathered around.

The content was short, and everyone finished reading it quickly.

One by one, they couldn't help but smile with relief. "General, His Majesty is reassuring us."

“That’s right.” Tian Hongyan nodded, but her expression remained complicated.

One of the strategists noticed this and couldn't help but speak up: "Gentlemen, it seems that Young Master Huo... doesn't seem to like us much?"

Upon hearing this, the vast central command tent fell silent; you could hear a pin drop.

Everyone fell silent.

In fact, in terms of rank, the Yan Hui Legion and the Yan Chui Fortress are not subordinate to each other.

Therefore, they didn't need to worry about Huo Qing's feelings.

However, because of the counter-offensive in Dingxi, they were still considered criminals at this time, so people couldn't help but think about it.

bang bang.

At some point, Tian Hongyan lightly tapped the table twice.

"Gentlemen, His Majesty foresaw our predicament and specially sent an official document to us."

At this point, he chuckled and his gaze fell on the official document.

"I've figured it out. This document is more for the fortress than for us."

"It's to let everyone know that from now on, neither the imperial court nor the fortress will make things difficult for us."

"So everyone, please put down your burdens and go for it boldly."

"If anything happens, I will take full responsibility."

"Understood." The group exchanged glances, feeling greatly relieved, and quickly responded in unison.

Two more days passed, and it was New Year's Eve.

At noon, the sound of horses' hooves echoed in the distance outside the camp.

Blood Moon Eagle was sandwiched in the middle of the long and winding procession.

He wore an ordinary guard uniform and looked unremarkable.

Gazing at the endless rows of tents ahead and the ubiquitous signs of "Wild Geese Returning," Blood Moon Eagle's eyes were filled with malice.

Pegasus Slope is not too far from their Blood Moon base; it is almost on the edge of the Blood Moon's heartland.

Suddenly, the Wild Goose Legion charged forward, stabbing into the spot like a sharp dagger.
Although they wouldn't die immediately, it made their entire tribe restless and unable to eat or sleep.

Just then, someone nearby leaned over, their voice filled with resentment.

“Eagle Guard, today is Lunar New Year’s Eve for the Cloudfall people. It’s said they will drop everything and go home for the New Year. But right now, their camp looks quite well-organized.”

At least they weren't as useless as the rumored Wild Goose Legion.

Humph.

Blood Moon Eagle felt annoyed and let out a cold snort.

If the Wild Goose Legion were truly full of mediocre talents as the legends say, that would be wonderful.

It's a pity that God didn't want it.

When passing through someone else's territory, whether you like it or not, you still have to show courtesy and respect.

A short while later, a small team of ten people, carrying some gifts, headed towards the Yan Hui camp.

Blood Moon Eagle Soaring is also among them.

However, he hadn't gone far when he felt a chill down his spine, as if someone was watching him intently like a venomous snake.

Even though he knew something was wrong, Blood Moon Eagle couldn't help but look up at the source of his gaze, which was the watchtower above the fence of the outpost.

A row of generals stood above them, with one in the center holding binoculars and staring at them expressionlessly.

Like looking at a swarm of tiny ants.

Blood Moon Eagle's heart stirred.

He already knew that Cloudfall possessed the wondrous telescope.

Unfortunately, despite trying every possible method, the entire Blood Moon organization couldn't manage to acquire even one.

One of his goals in going to Yunchui was to learn how to manufacture such a thing.

"Stop right there, what are you doing?"

When they were still two arrows away, a cold question came from the arrow tower.

"Greetings, Generals of Cloudfall, Happy New Year's Eve. We are a caravan from Blood Moon, just passing through this area..."

Blood Moon's translator quickly stepped forward and explained the purpose of the visit in broken Cloudfall language.

Despite all the kind words they had, their gifts were all taken away, and the group was driven out before they could even get close to the entrance of the camp.