lcionline Chapter 215 Discussing the Return Trip
Chapter 215 Discussing the Return Trip
Chapter 215 Discussing the Return Trip
Everyone in the hall was startled by this sudden turn of events.
The crowd knelt down in fear and shouted in unison.
"King Ling, please calm your anger!"
But at this moment, King Ling was no longer concerned with the reactions of the people in the hall.
She stared intently at Cha Lingxing, her eyes filled with shock.
He asked, enunciating each word clearly, "Is what you said absolutely true?"
Cha Lingxing trembled in fright at the sudden aura of the Spirit King.
She quickly replied, "I'm not sure if it's true or not."
However, the message in the letter was indeed about a locust plague.
The Spirit King muttered to himself, his voice filled with endless despair and helplessness.
"When locusts pass through, not a blade of grass grows."
Is it truly Heaven's will to destroy my spiritual kingdom?
After she finished speaking, she paced back and forth in the lobby.
My mind was like a 16-bar motor spinning at high speed, desperately trying to come up with a solution.
After an unknown amount of time, the Spirit King was about to say something.
Just then, a junior officer rushed in from outside.
He jogged into the lobby, and before he could even catch his breath, he hurriedly knelt down.
He hurriedly said, "Reporting to the Spirit King, someone from Illusionary Spirit City has come to see you, saying that there is something extremely urgent."
King Ling couldn't help but feel curious, wondering to himself who would come at this time.
He then said in a deep voice, "Pass it on."
A short while later, the people from Phantom City arrived at the main hall.
King Ling looked closely and realized it was Wang Ping, who was beside the old general.
Isn't this person usually by Yue Zhenfeng's side?
How did I end up in Nanyang City?
A sense of foreboding washed over her, and she quickly asked, "Why is it you?"
Why have you come here today when you are not by the old general's side?
"But what matter does General Yue need you to convey to me?"
Wang Ping suddenly knelt down before King Ling, tears instantly welling up in his eyes.
Tears streamed down my face uncontrollably.
With a sob in his voice, he said sorrowfully, "Your subordinate, Wang Ping, pays his respects to King Ling."
"Your Majesty, the old general...he...he's critically ill. The doctor said...he said..."
As Wang Ping spoke, he couldn't help but sob softly.
Upon hearing Wang Ping's words, King Ling was struck dumb, and in an instant, he appeared before Wang Ping.
She gripped Wang Ping's collar tightly with both hands, her voice trembling as she asked, "What? What did you say? What happened to General Yue? What did the doctor say?"
Wang Ping, his face streaked with tears, choked out, "Reporting to King Ling."
The old general was extremely anxious when he heard half a month ago that locusts were ravaging crops everywhere like a storm.
Unexpectedly, the old general was unable to accept this cruel news and fell ill on the spot, vomiting blood.
The doctor said... said... that the old general probably doesn't have much time left.
King Ling heard that Yue Zhenfeng's days were numbered.
For a moment, my mind went blank, as if the whole world had stopped turning.
She couldn't believe her ears and instinctively pushed Wang Ping to the ground, shouting her questions.
"General Yue is critically ill, why hasn't a message been sent by carrier pigeon to inform us yet?"
Wang Ping struggled to his feet, wiped away his tears, and hurriedly responded.
"Reporting to the King, your subordinates have sent a message by carrier pigeon."
Worried that one letter wouldn't be enough, they sent five in a row.
Your subordinates have been traveling day and night, constantly changing horses along the way, hoping to inform King Ling of the news as soon as possible.
When King Ling heard Wang Ping say this, he was bewildered and slowly turned back to his seat.
This series of heavy blows, like a boulder, pressed down on the Spirit King, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.
She was momentarily at a loss, unsure how to deal with this complicated situation.
After a moment of silence, the Spirit King took a deep breath and forced himself to stay alert.
She loudly relayed the order: "Pass down the order."
"Your subordinates are here!" the crowd below responded in unison.
"Li Zhiyi is responsible for defending Nanyang City. He must be vigilant and not allow any Qin soldiers to set foot in the city."
The Spirit King looked at Li Zhiyi with unwavering eyes, his tone leaving no room for doubt.
Li Zhiyi, with a solemn expression, knelt on one knee and said loudly, "Yes, Your Majesty, I obey!"
The Spirit King then shouted, "The Four Great Spirit Stars!"
The four spirit stars quickly stepped forward and responded in unison, "Your subordinates are here!"
King Ling said solemnly with a serious expression, "Each of you four will lead four squads of soldiers. I will not care what methods you use."
With locusts now passing through, people will inevitably face a food shortage, and unrest is highly likely.
I have only one thing to do, and that is to absolutely prevent any fighting between the people.
"You must do everything in your power to appease the people of Ling Kingdom."
"Yes, obey!"
The four divine stars accepted the order in unison, their voices resounding throughout the hall.
King Ling methodically arranged each matter.
The generals accepted the order and responded firmly, "Yes."
A tense and serious atmosphere permeated the entire lobby.
Everyone knows that the Ling Kingdom is facing an unprecedented and severe test at this time.
After receiving their orders, everyone left the main hall.
All the generals and commanders went about their own business.
Da Ya, Xiao Lie, and the others simply headed towards their own rooms.
At this point, Xiaoyue spoke first.
"Big Sister Ya!"
Daya sighed softly, a trace of sadness flashing in her eyes.
"Sigh...didn't we already have a premonition in our hearts?"
I just never expected this day to come so soon.
Xiaoyue lowered her head, her voice choked with emotion.
"Although I was mentally prepared, I still found it hard to accept when the moment actually came."
Grandpa Yue was such a good person, but now he is…
Xiao Lie and the others listened to Xiao Yue and Daya's conversation, their faces full of confusion.
I have absolutely no idea what the two of them are talking about.
Xiao Lie finally couldn't help but ask, "Da Ya, Xiao Yue, what are you talking about?"
"What General Yue? We have no idea what you're talking about!"
Da Ya sighed and told them everything about General Yue's critical illness.
Upon hearing this, everyone showed expressions of regret.
Afu sighed, "I never imagined that our old general of Ling Kingdom was so loyal and brave! What a pity, what a pity!"
Shi Zi also sighed: "Yes, it's a pity that lifespan is limited. At this point, there's nothing we can do."
After Shi Zi finished speaking, he suddenly turned to look at Xiao Man.
A hint of anticipation flashed in his eyes.
"Xiaoman, didn't that general just say that General Yue was only critically ill?"
"Your medical skills are so excellent, do you have any way to save him?"
Xiaoman rolled her eyes helplessly and said irritably.
Do you think I'm a god?
Do you know how far this place is from Phantom City?
Even if I could save him, it would probably be too late.
Besides, Sister Xiaoyue's medical skills are no less than mine.
What's more, even though it was treated by Sister Xiaoyue and Sister Daya together, they could only extend her life by one year.
I think unless the most skilled physician in Medicine King Valley comes in person, there's no way to save General Yue's life.
Upon hearing this, a hint of disappointment flashed across Shi Zi's face.
Suddenly, as if he remembered something, he said, "If Sister Xiaoya were here, she should be able to save her."
Upon hearing this, Daya gently shook her head.
"Alright, now it doesn't matter whether it's Xiaoya or the people from Medicine King Valley."
General Yue didn't even make it back with us.
We need to discuss our next steps.
Xiaoyue looked up at everyone.
"I plan to go back to Phantom Spirit City to see Grandpa Yue one last time."
I'm going back tomorrow, I'll ride as fast as I can.
Daya nodded at Xiaoyue when she heard what she said.
"Okay, I'll go back with you. What about you guys?"
Xiao Lie and the others looked at each other.
After discussing it, they all agreed to go back together.
"Alright, we've been out for so long, we should go back and see everyone," Xiao Lie said.
Daya nodded in agreement with their answer.
"Okay, let's go back together tomorrow."
Xiao Lie then stood up and said, "Then please sit down first, I will go and inform the Spirit King."
Xiao Lie returned to the main hall once again, and upon seeing the Spirit King, he clasped his hands in a gesture of respect.
"The Spirit King!"
King Ling looked at Xiao Lie, who had returned.
Somewhat curiously, he asked, "What's wrong? Is something the matter?"
Xiao Lie informed the Spirit King that everyone was going back.
King Ling nodded after hearing this.
"Alright, you guys have been out for quite a while now."
Besides, none of you hold official positions, so I can't rely on you for everything.
"Then wait for me for two days. After I've arranged things, we'll go back together."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Lie looked at the Spirit King with some surprise.
"Spirit King, are you also returning to Illusionary Spirit City?"
The Spirit King asked in confusion, "What? Can't I return to Illusionary Spirit City?"