Eternal Life: I Rely on Fortune Points for Improvement-Chapter 285 - 176: Counterattack on Nanfu City, the Second Prince’s Trump Card
Seeing Han Dong again, noticing her breath was steady and unharmed, Jiang Feng felt slightly relieved.
"Repeat what you just said."
The commander ordered.
"Earlier in Nanfu City, the woman surnamed Wu who accompanied His Highness was captured by a one-eyed old man. They headed south. I’m concerned that the one-eyed old man is from the Demon Sect, which might delay His Highness’s important matters."
Jiang Feng said, bowing his head, as he saw Han Dong leading the team and rushing over.
"Master Wu was actually kidnapped by a strong member of the Demon Sect."
The commander looked shocked.
"Wait here."
Then he rode over to meet Han Dong, reporting the situation he had just learned.
Han Dong immediately rode with the commander to Jiang Feng.
"Are you sure it was Master Wu who was kidnapped by someone from the Demon Sect?"
Han Dong asked.
"I’m not certain. I only saw Miss Wu being taken by the one-eyed old man. They went south."
Jiang Feng replied with his head down and fists clasped.
"Lift your head."
Han Dong ordered.
"Lord Commander."
Jiang Feng looked up obediently, gazing timidly at Han Dong.
Han Dong frowned slightly. Jiang Feng’s disguise was impenetrable to her, but the face before her felt familiar, though she couldn’t recall from where at the moment.
However, being sent by the Court to serve as Grand Commander, frequently around the army, and with Jiang Feng being military personnel, it seemed reasonable she felt he looked familiar.
"Do you know the relationship between Master Wu and His Highness?"
Han Dong inquired.
"I don’t know, but back in Nanfu City, I saw Miss Wu walking with His Highness several times."
Jiang Feng reported.
"Miss Wu is the new Hall Master of the Demon-Suppressing Martial Arts Hall, specially sent from Dragon Capital to support His Highness. Her kidnapping is no trivial matter. I will report to His Highness, and once Master Wu is found, I will speak favorably of you before His Highness."
"What’s your name?"
"Which unit are you from?"
Han Dong continued.
"Thank you, Grand Commander Han, I am called Niu Er and belong to the scout unit of the First Squadron."
Jiang Feng quickly replied.
The scout is a reconnaissance soldier who often goes out, not knowing many people, and thus it’s hard to blow cover. Leaving suddenly wouldn’t draw much attention.
"Go get a new set of armor and follow my team."
Han Dong commanded.
"Yes!"
Jiang Feng paused, then responded.
He then went to get a set of armor and joined the team at the back.
"Tell them, if you see a one-eyed old man and a woman traveling together along the way, report to me immediately."
"Keep an eye on His Highness’s whereabouts and watch for marks along the road."
"Also, have someone from the First Squadron check to see if there’s a scout named Niu Er."
Han Dong ordered the subordinates to carry out tasks, not because she detected a flaw, but due to her cautious nature.
"Yes!"
The ordered troops scattered everywhere.
Jiang Feng walked at the back of the team. He could hear Han Dong’s voice. He understood Han Dong’s handling style long ago, but did not expect to encounter her mid-way and have her interrogate him herself.
The identity of Niu Er was something he fabricated.
The identity checks later would surely not pass.
So Jiang Feng left quietly.
But he was not worried; Wu Weiwei being kidnapped by the one-eyed elder would not go unnoticed by the Second Prince, given Wu Weiwei’s status. Even if Han Dong discovered issues with him, she would investigate seriously.
At the very least, she would relay what he said to the Second Prince.
Thus, after Jiang Feng left, he continued heading north.
"Look! It’s getting dark!"
"It’s a phantom!"
"Did I see a ghost?"
Shortly after Jiang Feng departed from Han Dong and the team, the south suddenly went pitch black. A gigantic shadow obscured the sky in that direction.
As Jiang Feng headed north, he felt a shadow pressing in, as if swallowing the sunlight behind him.
He couldn’t resist turning back.
"Is this the shadow at the Divine Sect’s entrance?"
Jiang Feng exclaimed in surprise.
He saw the south become dark, not due to an eclipse or some supernatural occurrence.
It was the shadow stationed at the entrance of the Divine Sect, like a mountain clawing ominously, appearing to have left the Divine Sect heading towards Nanfu City.
The shadow’s enormity suffocates.
When previously leaving Sunset Town and heading towards the Divine Sect, Jiang Feng was scared away before reaching the Divine Sect due to this shadow.
Now, this shadow has left the Divine Sect and moves towards Nanfu City; the terrifying pressure, though distant, doesn’t shake Jiang Feng’s composure.
But seeing a gigantic shadow running north, the frightening feeling of being chased still sent shivers down countless spines.
Even Jiang Feng stepped back.
Despite possessing Celestial Profound Realm cultivation, he couldn’t fathom what this shadow was.
Could it be a Great Power’s manifestation?
Or the appearance of an array’s divine power?
In any case, Jiang Feng felt this shadow was extraordinary.
Previously residing over at the Divine Sect, and now heading north to Nanfu City, for reasons unknown?
"Whoosh!"
"Bang!"
Just as he was unsure.
In the distance, Cloud-Piercing Arrows shot into the sky, bursting into brilliant flames, forming signals.
"It’s His Highness’s signal!"
"Lord Commander, His Highness is summoning everyone to counterattack Nanfu City!"
"It’s the signal to counterattack Nanfu City!"
"His Highness has returned!"
...
Dispersed by the Rebel Faction or stationed near Nanfu City, or hidden in the forest, all the Court’s troops waiting for high command saw the Cloud-Piercing Arrow signals.
Suddenly, the land was in uproar.
Groups of troops and scattered individuals headed towards Nanfu City.
