Chapter 507 Shanyang Prefecture

Hearing her son Fang Yue's words, Mr. Chen's face showed hesitation and reluctance.

She looked at Fang Yue with a tremor in her voice:

"She'er, are you really leaving so soon? Look at everything in this house. Every item carries our memories. Moreover, the world outside is so chaotic, where can we find a safe place? ?”

She turned her eyes to Fang Yue, her eyes filled with deep expectations: "Mom, I have nothing else to ask for now, I just hope to see you get married and have children with my own eyes, so that even if one day I leave, I can close my eyes with peace of mind. "

Fang Yue's eyes instantly became moist. He tightly held his mother's hands that had worked hard for many years and said:

"Mom, I understand your wish, but the current situation no longer allows us to hesitate for a moment. The demon clan is about to wreak havoc. If you are allowed to stay here, how can I leave with peace of mind?"

Father Fang was also on the side. He sighed heavily and echoed Fang Yue's words: "Damn it, my child, Yue'er is right. Now we must consider survival first. Only by saving our lives can we have a future."

Tears welled up in Mrs. Chen's eyes as she listened to what her husband and son said.

She looked around at this familiar and warm home, feeling full of reluctance: "Our family has gone through so many ups and downs over the years, and it was not easy to have this stable home. But when we leave, it feels like we have to throw everything away." It’s like abandoning it.”

Fang Yue continued to comfort her: "Mom, if the home is gone, we can build it again, but if the people are gone, there is nothing.

As long as we are together as a family, no matter where we go, it is our home.

Shanyang Mansion is across the river from here and is relatively safer. Let's go there first to avoid the limelight. After defeating the demon clan, we will come back to rebuild our home. "

Listening to her son's words, Mrs. Chen's reluctance was gradually replaced by determination.

She wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and nodded slightly: "Okay, Mom, I will listen to you. But this journey will be full of dangers, so you must be careful."

Fang Yue nodded heavily: "Mom, don't worry. I will do my best to protect our family."

So, the family got busy again and started packing the items needed for the road.

Their hearts are full of uncertainty and worry about the future, but they are also full of trust and reliance on each other.

As night falls, the candlelight flickers, reflecting the busy and determined figure of the family.

Although Chen was reluctant to give up, with the encouragement of Fang Yue and Fang's father, she began to actively participate in packing her luggage.

She carefully folded every piece of clothing neatly and packed every piece of utensils, as if she was carefully sealing up the warmth and memories of this home and taking them to an unknown new home.

Fang Yue was busy checking the dry food, water sources and first-aid medicines he carried with him to ensure that he could respond to emergencies in case of an emergency on the road.

He also specially prepared several sharp short blades and a detailed map in case of emergency.

Father Fang was sorting out some important documents and family heirlooms on the side. These were witnesses of their family history and the spiritual pillar for them to rebuild their homeland in the future.

"Mom, these are the dolls you made for me when I was a child. I have always kept them."

Fang Yue picked out a few slightly old but clean dolls from a pile of clothes and handed them to Chen.

Mrs. Chen took the doll, her eyes moistened again. It was the love she had sewn stitch by stitch over countless nights, and now it became one of the precious luggage they were about to embark on.

"Take them with you, just like your mother is always with you." Mrs. Chen said softly, carefully putting the dolls into the package.

After cleaning up, the family sat together and enjoyed a simple dinner.

Although the food is simple, the atmosphere is warm and everyone's hearts are filled with hope for the future and deep affection for each other.

"Yue'er, you must take good care of your mother on the road. She is old and cannot withstand too much trouble."

Father Fang warned Fang Yue while eating, his eyes full of trust and expectation for his son.

Fang Yue looked at his father firmly: "Dad, don't worry, I will live up to your trust." After saying that, he took a piece of vegetable for his mother.

After dinner, everyone went back to their rooms to rest, but Fang Yue was not sleepy at all. He came to the yard, looked at the starry night sky, and silently prayed for this journey in his heart. He knows that this is not only for the survival of his family, but also to protect the family's continuity and hope.

Before dawn, Fang Yue was awakened by a burst of cockcrows. He quickly got up and woke up his parents. After the family checked their luggage again, they hitched the carriage and set off.

In the early morning, the town was still shrouded in a layer of mist, and the sound of horse hooves and wheels was particularly clear on the silent streets. The team moved forward slowly, and many neighbors stood at the door of their homes, watching them leave with worries and reluctance in their eyes.

After leaving the town, the road gradually opened up, but the atmosphere became increasingly tense. By noon, a wide river appeared in front of us. The water was so fast that part of the original bridge had been washed away. Fang Yue stopped the carriage and carefully observed the surrounding situation.

"Dad, Mom, you guys wait here for a moment, I'll go see if there's a place where I can cross the river." Fang Yue said, walking along the river bank.

After some exploration, he found a shallow shoal downstream where the river water was relatively gentle. After he came back, he drove the carriage to the ford and carefully drove the horses across the river. The river water gradually covered the wheels, and it was bitingly cold. The horses were a little frightened, but with Fang Yue's comfort, they stabilized their bodies and walked forward slowly.

After finally crossing the river, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. However, before they could rest for long, the sound of horse hooves came from behind. Fang Yue looked back and saw a group of knights in black galloping towards them. The expressions of these knights were stern, and there was an evil aura in their eyes.

"Everyone, be careful!" Fang Yue picked up the spear and stood in front of the carriage.

The knights stopped not far away from them. The leader looked at Fang Yue and others and said coldly: "I drove this road. I will leave your belongings and spare your life."

Fang Yue glared angrily: "You bandits dare to rob in broad daylight. Aren't you afraid of the king's law?"

The bandit leader sneered: "The king's law? In these troubled times, the fist is the king's law." After that, he waved the whip in his hand, and the knights drew their weapons and rushed towards Fang Yue and the others.

Fang Yue showed no fear. He faced the robbers with his spear like a dragon.

Once the gun is fired, the situation changes.

The bandits who were knocked back fell heavily to the ground, screaming in agony, and some even fainted. When the remaining bandits saw this, their eyes showed fear, but under the intimidation of the bandit leader, they still continued to charge.

Fang Yue's face was as heavy as water, and he swung the spear in his hand tightly, each stab with powerful force. Wherever the tip of the spear pointed, the bandits were injured one after another.

Fang Yue put away his spear, breathed a long sigh of relief, turned and walked towards the carriage. At this time, although his body was splattered with the blood of the bandits, the determination in his eyes did not diminish at all.

"Dad, Mom, it's okay, let's continue on our way." Fang Yue said.

Father Fang patted him on the shoulder: "Yueer, you have worked hard. Thanks to you this time."

Mrs. Chen looked at Fang Yue distressedly: "Xie'er, are you not injured? Let mother take a look."

Fang Yue smiled and comforted his mother: "Mom, I'm fine. We have to hurry up."

The family got on the carriage again and continued on their way. ˆˆˆˆ~~~~~~~~~

At the same time, the Imperial City of Wei was enveloped in a tense atmosphere.

In the palace, the Empress of the Wei Dynasty, Zhu Linlang, sat on the dragon chair with a solemn expression. The ministers below were lined up on both sides, and everyone's face was full of worry.

"My lords, the demon clan has broken through the seal and the border is in danger. The situation is critical now. Is there any way to deal with it?"

The majestic voice echoed in the hall.

A gray-haired veteran came out of the queue and said tremblingly: "Your Majesty, I believe that the top priority is to quickly send envoys to the surrounding countries to seek reinforcements.

Although our army in Wei Dynasty is still strong, the demon clan is coming fiercely. If other countries can help, the pressure on the border may be reduced. "

A young general then clasped his fists and said: "Your Majesty, I think this is not possible. Other countries have always been eyeing the Wei Dynasty, and asking for help at this time is tantamount to inviting a wolf into the house.

The minister suggested recruiting elite divisions from the imperial city and surrounding counties to quickly reinforce the border, while at the same time recruiting warriors at home to expand armaments. "

Zhu Linlang frowned slightly, and after thinking for a moment, he said: "What you two dear friends say makes sense.

You can first send people to secretly contact the surrounding countries to find out what they are talking about, but do not ask for help easily.

At the same time, according to the general's words, troops were immediately recruited from the imperial city and surrounding counties, and the Ministry of War was ordered to step up the recruitment of warriors to ensure the stability of the border defense line. "

"Your Majesty is wise!" the ministers shouted in unison.

At this time, a counselor in a black brocade robe stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, it is probably no accident that the demon clan broke through the seal this time.

I suggest sending spies deep into the demon clan’s territory to find out whether there are other forces behind it, so that countermeasures can be taken early. "

The empress nodded: "This is a very good plan. I will leave it to you to arrange this matter. Be sure to select the most elite spies from the Wei Dynasty and make sure there are no mistakes."

On the other side of the imperial city, in the Royal Academy, many scholars and warlocks were nervously studying information on the demon clan.

A senior scholar stood in front of everyone, pointed at the monster distribution map on the wall and said:

"Each tribe of monsters has different habits and abilities. We must understand them clearly before we can find ways to deal with them. For example, the Frostwolf Monster Tribe in the north is good at ice spells. We can prepare magic weapons or formations to restrain ice spells."

Everyone nodded and got busy. Some were reading ancient books, some were drawing spells, and they were all contributing their wisdom to fight against the demon clan.

In the military camp in the imperial city, the soldiers were training in full swing.

A veteran shouted to the recruits beside him: "Boys, practice hard! We can't let those monsters trample on our homeland. Behind us are our parents, wives and children, and we are the people of Wei. We must guard it!"

After hearing this, the recruits trained even more energetically and shouted loudly.

Among the people, people are also preparing for war.

Some blacksmith shops worked day and night to forge weapons to supply the local militia.

Women collect herbs and make simple medical supplies.

Although the children had fear in their eyes, they also helped do what they could. The entire Wei Dynasty was united for this crisis.

At this time, the Chu Dynasty also felt the impact of the monster clan's rampage. Above the court, the Emperor of Chu listened to the reports of the ministers with a serious expression.

"Your Majesty, the demon clan in the Wei Dynasty has broken through the seal. Now the situation is turbulent. I think that we, Chu, need to make preparations early and strengthen the border defense to prevent the demon clan from affecting our country." A minister said worriedly.

"Your Majesty, I suggest that our court exchange information with the Wei Dynasty. After all, the demon clan is in trouble." Another minister added.

Emperor Chu nodded slightly: "What the ministers said is absolutely true. According to my decree, the border guards should be more vigilant and send more manpower to patrol.

At the same time, an envoy was sent to Dawei to express our dynasty's willingness to work with them to deal with the demon clan, and to learn about the specific situation of the demon clan.

In addition, domestic preparations for emergencies also need to be made. "

Among the people of Dachu, the news spread quickly, and people began to panic.

In some towns close to the Wei border, residents have been hoarding food and daily necessities.

Businessmen took the opportunity to raise prices, but were severely suppressed by the government to stabilize public sentiment.

In Da Chu's military camp, the generals also began to adjust their strategies.

A general stood in front of the sand table and said to his subordinates:

"The fighting power of the demon clan cannot be underestimated, and we cannot take it lightly. Strengthen the training of soldiers, especially the combat skills against the demon clan. At the same time, prepare various equipment to deal with the demon clan's spells."

"The troubles caused by the demon clan are no small matter. We must re-examine our defense lines to ensure that every part is rock solid. At the same time, we must strengthen intelligence collection, understand the trends and strategies of the demon clan, know ourselves and the enemy, and be invincible in every battle."

The subordinates nodded one after another and began to get busy. Some inspected the defense line, some strengthened patrols, and some began to formulate new strategic plans.

Fang Yue looked at the familiar Daliushu Village and felt filled with emotion. The big willow tree at the entrance of the village still has lush branches and leaves, like a loyal guardian.

However, the scene in the village was very different from what he remembered.

Many houses show signs of damage, with marks of battle remaining on the walls, and some villagers are repairing roofs and fences.

Mrs. Chen looked at the appearance of the village, her eyes full of worry: "She'er, this village has also suffered a lot."

Fang Yue nodded: "Mom, this world has been in chaos for too long. All the kings have risen together and are fighting for power and profit, which has made us ordinary people suffer. Now the demon clan is causing chaos again, which is really adding insult to injury."

Fang Yue's words made both Chen and Fang's father fall into deep thought. They knew the cruelty and impermanence of this world.

But no matter what, they must live strong, for each other and for this family.

"Mom, Dad, let's go to the village first." Fang Yue broke the silence. He helped his mother get out of the carriage, and the group walked slowly towards the village.

When the villagers saw Fang Yue's family coming back, they all looked at them with surprise and curiosity.

They knew that Fang Yue's family chose to leave during King Wu Cheng's rebellion, and now that they have returned safely, they are naturally relieved. (End of chapter)