Chapter 727 - 471: Journey to Yuan Province, Cold Evil Wind!

Chapter 727: Chapter 471: Journey to Yuan Province, Cold Evil Wind!

Originally, Song Changming even planned to take a trip to the Miao Province of the Human Race, simply because over the years he had been to Feng Province, but had never visited Miao Province.

It was said that the water villages there featured many spectacular sights and many rare treasures unique to Yun Province.

However, considering the journey was indeed too long, Song Changming decided against it.

He would visit Miao Province sooner or later, but not now.

A few days later.

At the Marshal’s Cabinet, Lv Yuchen and Wang Wenyu were reviewing the submitted reports, sometimes frowning, sometimes shaking their heads, dissatisfied with the contents of the reports.

"Are these all to be sent back?" Wang Wenyu couldn’t help but ask when he saw the thick stack of reports in Lv Yuchen’s hands.

"Yes." Lv Yuchen nodded.

"Isn’t that too harsh?" Wang Wenyu hesitated for a moment, but still said.

"The Marshal has entrusted us with great responsibilities, which shows his trust in us. Wenyu, how can we betray the Marshal’s trust?" Lv Yuchen said seriously.

"Especially with these reports to be submitted to the Prince’s Mansion, there can’t be any mistakes, otherwise it would not only be an error of the Cabinet, but also tarnish the Marshal’s prestige."

"Yes, Yu Chen, you are right." Wang Wenyu nodded in agreement.

"I wonder when the Marshal will return. Without the Marshal here to hold the fort, I’m somewhat anxious, particularly when those adults from the Prince’s Mansion arrive for discussions..."

Just as Wang Wenyu was speaking, he saw a junior official approaching quickly.

"Lords, the Marshal has returned."

Upon hearing this, Wang Wenyu let out a sigh of relief, as if he had found his guiding principle.

"Let’s go, Wenyu, it’s time to report to the Marshal." Lv Yuchen said with a slight smile.

"Okay."

The two went up to the fifth floor of the Cabinet, where they saw Song Changming dressed in robes with wide sleeves, his hands clasped behind his back, his gaze directed towards the direction of Shangyue Platform.

"Marshal." Wang Wenyu saluted respectfully, and just as he was about to speak, a Personal Guard of the Great King flew in from the direction of Shangyue Platform.

"Lord Marshal, the Great King summons you." The Personal Guard said straightforwardly, hovering in the air without landing.

"I understand." Song Changming nodded, then finally turned his gaze to Wang Wenyu and Lv Yuchen.

"Was there anything during my absence?"

Wang Wenyu shook his head and replied, "We just came to report on our work."

"Then report to me when I return." Song Changming nodded and then took a step forward, disappearing from the hall.

"Let’s go, Wenyu, we’ve come at a bad time." Lv Yuchen said, turning first to head downstairs.

In the Prince’s Mansion, in a large courtyard, Prince Cui sat by a stone table, having dismissed the serving maids and the Personal Guard by his side.

Soon, Hu Tomb strode into the courtyard.

"Great King."

"Sit, let’s wait until Changming arrives." Prince Cui said with a squint.

Hu Tomb nodded and, after sitting down, cast his gaze at the Communication Jade Scroll beside Prince Cui’s hand.

Soon after, Song Changming also arrived in the courtyard.

"Changming, you’re back just in time." Prince Cui said.

Song Changming had, of course, reported to Prince Cui about his travels for leisure, so upon his return, he did not hide his presence, and Prince Cui immediately sensed it.

"Great King, what is this about?" Song Changming asked after sitting down.

To be summoned suddenly along with Hu Tomb undoubtedly indicated something significant.

"It’s about Fox Mountain." Prince Cui got straight to the point without further ado.

"Just now, Cloud Emperor City sent a message, stating that a group of the Demon Race is amassing forces, intending to besiege Fox Mountain. Emperor Yun has issued a decree for us to disrupt the Demon Race’s plan to attack Fox Mountain."

Prince Cui succinctly outlined the main points of the matter.

"This time, the demon crowd intends to besiege Fox Mountain, probably because they feel Fox Mountain is too close to our Yunzhou Human Race. Although this scale of attack may not pose a significant threat to Fox Mountain, we still need to assist.

Firstly, Emperor Yun wants to use this opportunity to better align with Fox Mountain, and also to show an example to those neutral or Human Race-aligned Foreign Races."

"As for me, earlier Lady Xi came with the Fox Race Great Demon to assist us, so regardless, we owe Fox Mountain a favor. Now it’s just a matter of reciprocal courtesy.

Changming, given your close relationship with Lady Xi, you will accompany me this time, while Hu Tomb will stay behind to guard, as the demon crowd is cunning and might have other schemes."

"Alright." Song Changming agreed without hesitation.

In matters of demon-slaying, he was always proactive.

After all, the Demon Blood Essence was greatly beneficial for his cultivation, and even if Prince Cui hadn’t mentioned it, he would have volunteered to go.

"Will you only take Changming on this trip, Great King?" Hu Tomb asked.

"Yes, Fox Mountain is located in Yuan Province, and bringing more people would only slow us down." Prince Cui nodded.

"When do we depart?"

"Right now, as soon as possible." Prince Cui stood up and said.

Marshal’s Cabinet.

"Yu Chen, the Marshal left again and instructed us to continue overseeing the Cabinet’s affairs." Wang Wenyu said briskly upon arrival.

Lv Yuchen paused for a moment upon hearing this and then smiled, "The Marshal is overwhelmed with affairs, Wenyu, don’t idle around, keep reviewing the reports."

Wang Wenyu silently nodded and sat down by the side.

This backbone of theirs had returned for only a moment, and before they could exchange a few words, he was gone again.

Northbound through Yun Province, they needed to traverse Feng Province and part of the Miao Province bordering region to reach the Yuanzhou Land governed by the Demon Race.

No wonder Prince Cui rushed to set out, as Cui Bai Dao is located in the extreme south, far from Yuanzhou, and any delay might render them too late.

The two raced forward and made a brief stop upon reaching Purple Mist Dao, soon hearing a voice drifting over from afar.