A journey through ancient times, a journey of exquisite divine skills

Chapter 212 The Spirit King Bestows a Token

"This humble woman, Su Xiaoyue, greets General Li. It is our honor to fight alongside you all."

Xiao He smiled gently.

"This humble woman, Su Yunmeng, greets General Li and wishes to contribute her modest efforts to the Ling Kingdom."

Shui'er also clasped her hands in a fist salute.

"This humble woman, Su Yunyu, greets General Li."

Upon hearing this, Li Zhiyi smiled with satisfaction.

"You women are just as capable as men, which is a blessing for our Ling Kingdom."

Please follow me into the city. King Ling has prepared a banquet and has been waiting for you for some time.

Da Ya clasped her hands in a fist salute to Li Zhiyi.

He turned around and pointed to the tattered and dirty people behind him.

"General Li, these people have been forced to leave their homes due to the war and the hot weather, and have been wandering all the way."

We encountered them on the road. General Li, please arrange for them to find a place to stay.

Li Zhiyi has a kind and cheerful face.

"Don't worry, there's no problem. I'll have my subordinates make arrangements for them and ensure they're properly taken care of."

After Li Zhi finished speaking, he raised his hand and called over a subordinate.

He gave me a few detailed instructions.

The people then left in an orderly manner under the guidance of their subordinates and went to the resettlement place.

After the arrangements were made, at Li Zhiyi's command, everyone mounted their horses and followed him toward Nanyang City.

Everyone went into the city together.

The sounds of laughter and the clatter of horses' hooves mingled along the way, as if foreshadowing the start of a new journey.

Xiaoman was extremely excited the whole way, constantly asking Xiaohe and Shui'er about their time in Jiaxian County, chattering away.

Xiaohe and Shui'er responded patiently.

The journey also helped to dispel a lot of fatigue.

They arrived at the city government office shortly afterward.

The city was quiet and solemn. The Spirit King, dressed in an elegant white suit, sat quietly at the stone table in the courtyard, waiting for them.

The sunlight shone on King Ling, adding to his majesty and serenity.

Upon seeing the Spirit King, everyone knelt down in unison to pay their respects, their loud voices echoing throughout the courtyard.

"Greetings, King Spirit!"

The Spirit King, with a kind expression, raised his hand and spoke gently.

"No need to be polite, just get up!"

"Yes!"

Everyone responded in unison and stood up in an orderly fashion.

King Ling quietly observed Daya and the others, his gaze filled with scrutiny and admiration, but he remained silent.

The atmosphere became quiet for a moment, and everyone was slightly puzzled.

After waiting for a while, Da Ya stepped forward, clasped her hands in a respectful gesture towards the Spirit King.

She slowly asked, "Why is the Spirit King looking at us like that?"

The Spirit King smiled slightly, his gaze falling on Daya and Xiaoyue.

"Lin Yunjiao and Su Yue, the two of you should work together to help General Yue defeat Gu Xuanchao and turn the tide of the battle."

Not only that, they also used their medical skills to jointly treat General Yue's illness, proving themselves to be both literate and skilled in martial arts.

I am considering how to reward you in a way that will reflect your achievements.

When Daya and Xiaoyue heard the Spirit King say this, they quickly responded humbly.

Da Ya quickly waved her hand and said, "King Ling, since we both know medicine, it is our duty to treat the old general. We have no choice but to do so."

The victory over Gu Xuanchao was the result of the Ling Kingdom's soldiers fighting valiantly and holding their ground to the death; we dare not claim credit for it alone.

King Ling nodded slightly and said, "I know perfectly well whether you have made any contributions or not. Let's discuss this later."

Then King Ling slowly shifted his gaze to Shui'er and Xiao He.

"Su Yunyu, Su Yunmeng," the Spirit King called softly.

When Shui'er and Xiao He heard the Spirit King call them, they immediately came out, full of energy.

The two bowed to the Spirit King with clasped hands, their voices clear and resonant.

"The Spirit King!"

The Spirit King's eyes were full of approval.

"You two remained calm and fearless in the face of danger at the last critical moment."

They were able to take Wu Bailie hostage, forcing Gu Xuanchao's army to retreat.

This is a remarkable achievement, and its merit is undeniable.

The two quickly cupped their hands in greeting and said in unison, "We dare not."

Xiao He continued, "The reason we were able to repel the army of Gu Xuanchao was entirely due to the bravery and fearlessness of the soldiers of Ling Kingdom, who fought to the death."

We simply did what we could and dare not claim credit.

King Ling smiled and waved his hand.

"Alright, I won't stand on ceremony any longer."

Although you do not hold official positions, repelling Gu Xuanchao's army is a truly great achievement.

I ask you again, do you desire official positions?

Upon hearing the Spirit King's question, everyone's hearts stirred slightly, and the scene fell silent.

Xiaoyue was the first to step forward, her expression firm and her tone sincere.

"King Ling, let's stick to what we said before."

Our primary objective right now is to find the Shadow Organization's men in black and exact revenge.

This group of men in black has committed numerous evil deeds and brought us too much pain.

Secondly, we want to find Xiaoya. She is very important to us, and we cannot give up on her.

Whether we hold official positions or not, we are all citizens of the Kingdom of Ling, as long as the Kingdom of Ling is in danger.

We will all come to help without hesitation and serve the Kingdom of Ling.

Official positions are not our primary pursuit.

King Ling listened quietly to Xiaoyue's words, but felt helpless.

"Alright, since none of you want official positions, then accept these tokens."

Following the Spirit King's gesture, the group looked at the tokens on the stone table, their faces showing confusion.

"this!"

King Ling feigned anger and said, "What, do you expect me to beg you to accept it?"

This token was specially made by me. With this token, one can mobilize resources within the territory of the Spirit Kingdom.

Whether we seek assistance from all sides, it will be as if I, the King, were here in person, making things easier.

This is a small token of my appreciation to you all.

Da Ya and the others then realized the importance of the token and were deeply moved.

Daya stepped forward and respectfully picked up the token.

"Thank you for your kindness, King Ling. We will certainly live up to your expectations."

Xiaoyue, Shui'er, and Xiaohe also stepped forward, picked up the tokens, and expressed their gratitude to the Spirit King.

King Ling smiled with satisfaction.

"You are all pillars of the Ling Kingdom. With you here, I feel at ease."

Although they have now defeated Gu Xuanchao, the Qin army is still eyeing the border with hostility, and the weather is extremely hot.

The people have suffered, and the Kingdom of Ling faces a severe predicament. What are your plans for the future?

After thinking for a moment, Da Ya said, "King Ling, we have heard that the water supply around Nanyang City is tight, and the people and soldiers are having difficulty getting water."

We plan to find a water source first to alleviate the immediate crisis in Nanyang City.

King Ling nodded in agreement and said, "Very good. Finding a water source is of utmost importance, as it concerns the life and death of the people and soldiers of Nanyang City."

I will send people familiar with the terrain to assist you. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask; I will fully support you.

Daya and the others responded in unison, "Yes!"

After bidding farewell to the Spirit King, they returned to Xiao Lie's room.

Xiao Lie was the first to lose his temper.

He stared in disbelief at Xiaoyue's dazzling white hair, his voice trembling slightly.

It was as if every word carried endless care and heartache.

"Xiaoyue, your white hair... what's going on?"

You weren't like this when we broke up.

His eyes revealed deep worry.

Seeing Xiaoyue's sudden white hair, my heart clenched painfully.

Shi Zi also came over, looking at his sister Xiao Yue with concern.

"Sister Xiaoyue, ever since I saw you at the city gate, I've wanted to ask you this."

Did you use that forbidden technique on your hair again?

It's really upsetting to see you always like this.

Xiaoman quickly stepped forward and tightly took Xiaoyue's hand.

"Sister Xiaoyue, please give me your hand so I can take your pulse and see if there's anything wrong with your body."

Her tone was filled with unwavering determination.

At this moment, Cheng Peng scratched his head and chuckled foolishly as he chimed in.

"Little Yue, I've heard there's a white-haired witch in the martial arts world."

She possesses exceptional martial arts skills and is shrouded in mystery.

Could this person be you?

His eyes sparkled with admiration and curiosity.

Xiaoyue frowned slightly upon hearing Cheng Peng's words.

She asked in confusion, "Hey, you big black guy, what white-haired witch? Don't just spout nonsense here."

Cheng Peng scratched the back of his head and explained with a sheepish grin.

"More than two months ago, didn't the town a hundred miles away suffer an attack by Qin soldiers?

I went to provide support, but it turned out they were just harassing us instead of attacking.

Later, in a restaurant in town, I overheard those martial arts figures talking about it.

There was a woman with white hair, who resembled a witch, who fought against Gu Xuanchao, a master of the Great Yuan Realm, and remained undefeated.

Back then, when I heard them talk about it, I really admired the white-haired witch they were talking about.

I never expected that the white-haired witch would be none other than Little Yue!

Xiaoyue was both amused and exasperated, and said with a light scolding, "You big dark-skinned guy, you believe whatever people say."

There's no such thing as a white-haired witch; it's probably just hearsay and made up.

Although her tone was somewhat reproachful, her eyes shone with a gentle light.