Azure Heaven Saber
Chapter 228 - 228 9 Something Must Be Done

Chapter 228: Chapter 9: Something Must Be Done Chapter 228: Chapter 9: Something Must Be Done “Don’t… calm down, what’s going on? Calm down…”

“Cough, cough, cough…”

Wu Tiejun finally let go, Feng Yin thumped his chest and coughed quite a bit.

It must be said; there is quite a difference in the strength between these two. In his excitement, Wu Tiejun almost sent the divine doctor away with his broad embrace.

“What on earth happened? Is it really that alarming?”

Feng Yin rolled his eyes.

“Here’s what happened…”

Wu Tiejun quickly and in detail explained the circumstances, anxiously saying, “Now, only you can help us. Only you can break this deadlock.”

“Can’t they escort using a large army?”

“If we use a large army as an escort, there will be too much movement, waste a lot of time, and most importantly, will be an easy target for the enemy… ”

“What about sending the medicine by hawk?”

“They were all intercepted.”

Wu Tiejun said miserably, “So far, no bird has managed to fly over Tiandang Mountain. The enemy made their move after everything was put in place. Their scheme is watertight. We can’t do anything with our usual methods!”

“Is it that serious?”

Feng Yin got a fright.

“According to the secret reports from the front lines, the enemy has activated both Golden and Silver Wing from the Feiyi Hall, sealing off the entire region of Tiandang Mountain.”

“Doesn’t the Qin side have any formidable masters who can help?”

“Yan State had already made arrangements for this situation. They had prepared in advance, had always taken the initiative, and our hands are tied. We only have a limited number of masters among our Dark Guards and Heavenly Clothes. Even the Golden and Silver Wings from Feiyi Hall are real masters, with an Earth Level starting point. They are all powerful figures that Yan State has fostered to their current level. When applied in battle, they are incredibly powerful…”

“Dark Guards Division One and Two from our side have also rushed here to support. In terms of strength alone, they are no less formidable than the enemy. But the Dark Guards were dispatched from the Capital City, the journey is too far, and they are late to the battlefield, even if they got there, they could only contain the enemy, they can’t change the situation significantly.”

Wu Tiejun’s words were filled with anxiety.

“I don’t understand these power structures…”

“Let’s put it this way, all these people are masters, but they also belong to the kind of people who have no interest in being an official and don’t know how to do it. They are true martial artists.”

“Such people exist both in Yan State and our Qin country. They are all men of valor, everyone possesses extraordinary martial strength; there are even Heavenly Level practitioners among them…”

“Such capable people are usually not used casually, but once they are deployed, it is the make or break moment, which is the kind of situation we presently face.”

“For this current game, for the battle of the Western Army, not only did Yan State send out the Golden and Silver Wings, but our Qin side also dispatched Dark Guards Division One and Two, we are throwing everything we’ve got at this, leaving no stone unturned.”

“One can imagine how dangerous the battle situation on the western front is.”

“It’s not that I, Wu Tiejun, didn’t want to contribute to the nation, I too once wanted to take over the Western Army and rescue the situation; but unfortunately, I am destined to remain hopeless.”

“There would have been any other time when I could have taken over the command, even if I was given just one or two months of lead time, I would have dared to try. But now, I don’t even have one day of time to buffer.”

“Upon the arrival of the new commander, unfamiliar with the generals of Western Army, we have to immediately face battle. In contrast, the generals of Western Army, no matter who replaces Marshal Ma during this time, will exhibit great resistance… So in this battle, besides Ma Daocheng himself, no one else could turn the tide, no matter who they are!”

“Even if Elder Fei Pingjiang himself went to the front line, the outcome would be the same.”

“After all, what Western Army currently faces is Yan State’s undefeated God of War, Jiang Wanli!”

“The enemy’s layout is just too good, overly meticulous, they have calculated every little detail. I think, they even took into account Elder Kong rushing to help. The enemy attempted to assassinate Marshal Ma and since they didn’t kill him on the spot, they wouldn’t let Elder Kong get to Marshal Ma. Sending Elder Kong there would be sending him to his death!”

“Based on various situations, we need someone who isn’t in the enemy’s calculations to have any hope of changing the game. A fresh face, a master of medicine, and someone who isn’t in the enemy’s calculations can only be Mister Feng!”

Wu Tiejun spoke more and more urgently, even foaming at the mouth.

Feng Yin sighed, “General Wu, have you ever thought, if Elder Kong couldn’t make it, how could others do it? I think the enemy has also taken precautions against other doctors. The so-called fresh face, and not being in the enemy’s calculations, is just wishful thinking.”

“Yes!”

Wu Tiejun said: “But Mister Feng, your profile would be much smaller than Lord Kong’s.”

Feng Yin was undecided and couldn’t make up his mind immediately.

This mission was far from easy; it could be said to be a matter of life or death.

“We have sent out fifteen waves of decoy troops since receiving the news, all heading towards Tiandang Mountain, trying from all angles.”

Wu Tiejun pursed his lips, his cheek muscles trembling with excitement, “We will try every possible way, use all available methods, and do our best, to draw away Yan State’s interception forces for Mister Feng, ensuring your safe passage.”

Feng Yin took a deep breath.

“We also understand that you have nothing to do with this situation and have no obligation to do it. But we really have no other choice now…”

“We just hope that you could…”

Wu Tiejun couldn’t get the words out.

Because Feng Yin had already asked everything very thoroughly through his question.

If they wouldn’t let you go, would they let me go?

It was very clear.

No matter how many decoy troops were sent, Feng Yin’s trip was still a matter of life and death.

The dangers therein, were far more than just saying a few words.

Seeking Feng Yin’s help now, in a sense, was equivalent to asking Feng Yin to risk his life to attempt a possibility.

Granted, it was a surprise move, an astonishing move beyond Great Yan’s elaborate plan, should Feng Yin undertake it.

However, they could simply block all the entrances, refusing to let anyone enter or leave, making it a perfect avoidance of this possibility.

Besides, as days wore on, Ma Daocheng and Ma Daogong could possibly die from severe injuries.

For the Qin country, every second counts, but isn’t the same true for the Yan state?

Thinking about this, guilt arose in General Wu. As a soldier, it was his duty to serve the nation and expect death on the battlefield; how could he then demand Feng Yin, an outsider, to do the same?

They had previously considered Feng Yin an unexpected tool to break the stalemate, but who had considered Feng Yin’s safety?

Why should Feng Yin, an outsider, risk his life to intervene in this deadly predicament?

Feng Yin pondered over these queries with a furrowed brow.

Wu Tiejun didn’t mention any great truths or consequences.

Perhaps he originally wanted to, but swallowed it back ultimately.

If they lose this battle, tens of millions of people would be displaced irrevocably. Great Yan’s iron cavalry would trample over the fortress, shattering the land, mountains, and rivers into pieces. It was a foreseeably bloody carnage.

However, why should Feng Yin bear the weight of these repercussions?

Hence, Wu Tiejun said nothing in the end.

But just because Wu Tiejun didn’t say anything, doesn’t mean that Feng Yin himself couldn’t think of it.

Feng Yin envisioned the dreadful aftermath of Great Yan’s iron cavalry breaking through the Qin Army’s defenses, the lands shattered and the people displaced. Eventually, he thought of the riverside town and the Purple Emperor of Great Yan.

He thought so deeply because he needed to give himself a reason!

Feng Yin had prioritized his safety in his two lives. Without a reason to justify, he couldn’t convince himself initially. Fortunately, he found a reason!

With determination, Feng Yin calmly asked, “If I do go …how would I prove my identity? Or rather, why would the Western Army trust me and believe that I can cure Marshal Ma?”

“Sir… you agreed?”

General Wu was startled, but also pleasantly surprised to hear Feng Yin’s unexpected response.

Feng Yin smiled faintly and stated solemnly, “I remember once saying that I too have Great Qin’s blood flowing in me!”

Wu Tiejun deeply bowed, his forehead almost touching the ground, “Thank you, sir, for your righteousness!”

He remained in that position for a long time.

After taking a map and necessary items from General Wu, Feng Yin casually returned home without any emotional upheaval.

His state of mind was even calmer than the time he had delivered a message to the Universe Building in Yuezhou.

His heart was already set on a decision.

Is it that difficult to help a frontier marshal to better one’s own country?

Back home, Feng Yin swiftly entered the secret passage leading to Zhuang Weiran’s courtyard.

“What?”

Zhuang Weiran and Hu Lengyue were taken aback by Feng Yin’s words, “How did you get involved in this? Did you really agree to it?”

Knowing Feng Yin as they did, he shouldn’t have agreed. At least, he shouldn’t have agreed so readily.

Feng Yin merely smiled, “There’s no point in discussing what a gentleman should or should not do. It’s irrelevant. I need to get ready and set out immediately.”

“We will accompany you to ensure your safety,” Zhuang Weiran decided promptly. “Our protection will definitely increase your survival rate more than if you go alone. It’s too dangerous for you to go alone.”

“Very well,”

Feng Yin, not a man of indecision, knew this was not the time to be emotional, and agreed, “In that case, we should have He Xiangming take over here as soon as possible. This identity of Ling Yunduan will become even more critical after this, and we can’t afford to lose it.”

“Agreed.”

“We must not delay and set out as soon as possible.”

By the time He Xiangming received the news and rushed over, all she saw was an empty courtyard and… numerous pets in the house.

By this time, Zhuang Weiran and his wife had followed Feng Yin to a place a hundred miles away from Yuezhou City.

He Xiangming, completely oblivious of the situation, was left with a bewildered expression.

What’s happening here?

Didn’t they say they will return home a few days later?

Why did the schedule suddenly move up so much?

Moreover, they hadn’t mentioned anything about all three of them returning home together before, right?

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