Arknights: Studying medicine can't save Terra

With a relaxed mood, Zuo Xuanliao poured himself a cup of hot tea and picked it up, ready to savor it.

But just as the teacup was brought to his lips, another soldier rushed in, looking hurried:

"General, something big has happened!"

"Qi Yan has returned to the city again?" Zuo Xuanliao hurriedly put down his teacup.

"No, not at all," the soldier shook his head.

"That's good."

Zuo Xuanliao picked up his teacup again: "What kind of behavior is this, all flustered? It seems I haven't been strict enough with your training. Tell me, what happened?"

"A sniper from Ursus has reached the outskirts of Jade Gate City!"

Zuo Xuanliao had just taken a sip of tea when he spat it out before he could even swallow it.

The soldier stepped aside and didn't dare say anything more.

He slammed his teacup down, his face grim, and said:

"How dare those Ursus lackeys? Who gave them the courage?"

"According to him, it was Qi Yan."

The left Xuanliao area is visibly beginning to turn red.

After a moment's pause, Zuo Xuanliao gritted his teeth and asked, "Didn't you say Qi Yan had a conflict with Ursus? When did they establish contact?"

The soldier truthfully stated, "According to that razor-wielding man, Qi Yan and Ursus are allies. During the Victoria incident, Ursus amassed troops on the border to help Qi Yan."

He has come alone to find Qi Yan and, as an ally, to deliver intelligence about the Black Serpent.

Zuo Xuanliao genuinely didn't want to believe this explanation, but the current situation wasn't a matter of whether he wanted to believe it or not.

After a moment's hesitation, Zuo Xuanliao ordered, "Have Liren hand over the intelligence, and then leave Yan immediately."

The soldiers immediately agreed and turned to carry out the order.

But as soon as that soldier left, another soldier rushed in.

"Is this never going to end?!" Zuo Xuanliao was so angry that he crushed the teacup in his hand.

The soldier was so frightened that he stopped in his tracks, but considering the urgency of the situation, he still braced himself and reported:

"The grandmaster's mansion has been burgled, his sword has been stolen, and..."

"Who dares to be so audacious?!" Zuo Xuanliao was so angry that his breathing became rapid. "And what? Speak up!"

"Moreover, the Grandmaster's disciple, Miss Qiu Bai, has also been kidnapped by thieves!"

Zuo Xuanliao's body trembled slightly.

It wasn't just anger that made him angry; it was also because he realized something else.

This style of taking advantage of others while eating is exactly what Qi Yan is doing!

"He hasn't left the city; he's still at Yumen!"

Zuo Xuanliao took two deep breaths and said, "What kind of work are you doing? How could you miss such an important piece of information!"

The soldiers looked bitter: "We didn't dare to go up and confirm it, but we did see a white-haired man wrapped in a hood in Miss Nian's procession leaving the city."

Zuo Xuanliao tried his best to calm his agitated emotions and did not vent his anger on innocent soldiers.

At this point, getting angry won't solve the problem.

Zuo Xuanliao tried his best to remain calm, began to consider the current situation, and quickly made a response:

"Order to seal off all entrances and exits to Yumen, and arrange for a team to go outside the city to meet the messenger of the natural disaster. Yumen now needs accurate data on the natural disaster to change its flight path."

Order all soldiers to search the entire city for Qi Yan's whereabouts. Once they find him, notify me immediately so I can see him in person.

Furthermore, send someone to invite the Grandmaster and Lord Wei over.

Upon hearing the final order, the soldiers immediately reported:

"Duke Wei has sent a request, saying that the forces of Shanhai are coming with great force, and the two cities must now join forces. He is willing to sit with the general at Yumen."

But... he had one more request.

"Lord Wei is seriously injured. He needs to bring a group of trusted shadow guards with him to ensure that he does not become a burden. At the same time, he also requires the shadow guards to have permission to travel freely between the two cities so that he can keep an eye on the safety of Longmen while he is in Yumen."

Zuo Xuanliao's face turned ashen.

He wanted to refuse Wei Yanwu's unreasonable demands, but given the current situation, if the leaders of the two cities were to start fighting again, it would only make the situation worse.

Zuo Xuanliao couldn't bring himself to agree, so he could only wave his hand to dismiss the soldiers, which could be considered a silent acquiescence.

The soldiers bowed and retreated, leaving only Zuo Xuanliao in the tent, silent.

Once again, he lost the desire to drink tea.

Just as he was healing his broken mind, he suddenly heard a faint sound coming from deep within his tent.

Zuo Xuanliao was startled but remained silent. He placed his hand on the sword at his waist and cautiously moved closer to confirm the identity of the newcomer.

Before he could even see who it was, he heard the two whispering amongst themselves.

"This is a military camp. Are you sure it's safe here?"

"Haven't you heard of the darkest place under the lamp? Trust my judgment, okay!"

"Why should I believe a villain who kidnapped a woman?"

"You, a mere sword thief, have the nerve to question others?"

"I...I want this sword to pay tribute to my master. I will return it to him intact afterward!"

"So, my crime is lighter than yours. In ten months, I will not only return Sister Qiu Bai to the Grandmaster intact, but I will also give you a chubby little baby as a bonus!"

Chapter 891 Zuo Xuanliao will never achieve the true meaning of drinking tea.

Zuo Xuanliao stopped in his tracks as he approached.

It was the first time he had heard the voices of the man and woman, but he wasn't stupid.

He didn't know who the woman was, but there was no other possibility that the man was Qi Yan.

After a brief moment of hesitation, Zuo Xuanliao began to escape reality.

He released his hand from the sword hilt, tiptoed back to his seat, and gradually cleared his mind.

As long as he can't hear, Qi Yan is safe; and as long as Qi Yan feels safe, Zuo Xuanliao is safe too.

After clearing his mind for a moment, Zuo Xuanliao felt that this was not a good idea... so he picked up the teapot and began to drink tea.

But fate had other plans. Even though Zuo Xuanliao had begun to escape reality, he still couldn't get a sip of tea.

A soldier rushed in, cupping his hands in greeting as if to report something.

“It’s already very late,” Zuo Xuanliao interrupted, “Don’t I need to rest?”

"Let's talk about it tomorrow," Zuo Xuanliao said, waving the man away.

"But General, the matter is really urgent!" The soldiers were completely baffled.

He had been following Zuo Xuanliao for nearly ten years, and this was the first time he had encountered Zuo Xuanliao shirking his responsibilities.

"What could be more important than my rest?" Zuo Xuanliao's tone became more forceful.

Why is the general acting so strangely today?

Just as he was hesitating, a crumpled piece of paper flew from deep within the tent and struck him squarely on the forehead.

"General Zuo told you to get lost, don't you understand?" Qi Yan swaggered out arrogantly. "With your limited understanding, how do you expect to survive in officialdom?"

"But I'm a soldier, not an officer... Wait, who are you?!"

The soldiers took a moment to realize something was wrong.

Zuo Xuanliao covered his face, trying not to let his soldiers see his broken expression; it was his last act of defiance.

Qi Yan walked to Zuo Xuanliao's side and, taking over the conversation, said:

"Tell me what you want to report first?"

"Uh, some soldiers discovered signs of someone infiltrating the camp during their patrol." The soldier's voice trailed off as he spoke.

Qi Yan placed a hand on Zuo Xuanliao's shoulder and asked with a smile:

"Now guess who I am?"

The soldiers took a deep breath and were about to shout "General has been assassinated" to summon their comrades.

Zuo Xuanliao felt a chill run down his spine and quickly stopped the man's reckless behavior: "This is Lord Qi Yan. He is just here... as a guest. Do not make a fuss about it."

The soldiers hesitated upon hearing this, unsure whether Zuo Xuanliao was forced into it or if this was his true attitude.

"Don't overthink it. Go back to your post. That's a military order!" Zuo Xuanliao said in a deep voice. "If Lord Qi Yan wanted to harm me, he wouldn't have gone to such lengths."

"……Yes."

Upon seeing General Zuo Xuanliao bring out the order, the soldiers immediately composed themselves and quickly retreated.

Qi Yan pulled over a chair and sat down next to Zuo Xuanliao as if they were old friends.

At the same time, he waved to the depths of the camp: "Jieyun, come out. I told you this was the safest place, didn't I?"

A young girl dressed in ethnic minority style walked out hesitantly, her brows furrowed, carrying another unconscious woman in her arms.

She stopped some distance from Qi Yan and the other person, and said warily:

"You didn't say that this so-called security was because you knew General Yumen, and what exactly is your name?"

The girl had long reddish-brown hair, freckles on her face, and a pair of black horns on her head similar to those of a Sarkaz, but behind the horns floated a strange black halo.

"A little girl from the Anasa tribe?"

Zuo Xuanliao recognized the other party's identity at a glance and exclaimed in surprise, "Lord Qi Yan has actually extended his plans to the ancient tribes of the Sarkaz in Yan Kingdom?"

Chapter 892 Misunderstanding

Qi Yan felt somewhat ashamed.

I don't know what's wrong with these old silver coins. They use their dirty thoughts to speculate about his pure soul, which is devoid of high-class tastes.

Seeing Jie Yun's suspicious expression, and the hint that he might run away with Qiu Bai in his arms, Qi Yan waved his hands repeatedly in defense:

"Don't get me wrong, I don't know this old man Deng at all, this is the first time we've met... Please help me explain!"

In the end, Qi Yan couldn't help but poke Zuo Xuanliao's shoulder with his finger.

Zuo Xuanliao couldn't remember the last time anyone had done this to him, and he flinched slightly, feeling a bit awkward.

But he still sincerely offered to help explain:

"This is indeed the first time I have met Lord Qi Yan. I had only heard of his name and legends before."

Jie Yun's face showed even more suspicion: "So he lied to me, his name isn't Ji Jing, but Qi Yan? And a very famous and important person?"

"When you're out in the world, you give yourself your identity," Qi Yan argued, though his words lacked conviction.

"Liar! A name is a very important thing; how can it be changed so easily?"

Jieyun took two steps back in dissatisfaction, ready to flee at any moment.

Qi Yan and Zuo Xuanliao exchanged a glance, and both sighed inwardly.

How innocent! These days, it's rare to see such innocent children.

Oh, she's from a branch of the Sarkaz, that makes sense.

After his initial exclamation, Zuo Xuanliao began to wonder, "Lord Qi Yan, this girl isn't one of yours?"

"What are you saying?!" Jieyun blushed instantly.

Zuo Xuanliao: "..."

Qi Yan said with a serious face: "Am I the kind of bad guy who lures innocent girls? I just kidnap them by force!"

Zuo Xuanliao: "...Then why would she steal a Grandmaster's sword?"

As he spoke, Zuo Xuanliao turned his head to look at the ancient longsword behind Jieyun.