Feiyun State.
Kangyun County.
Taojiazhuang.
"Is everything packed?"
Tao Yunchuan limped in from outside the house and asked Xu Lian who was inside.
"almost."
Xu Lian responded and continued to pack the things at home.
Compared to a year ago, Xu Lian was much haggard at this time, and her eyes no longer had the brilliance they had before.
Seeing his wife's appearance, Tao Yunchuan sighed, and sat directly at the door, looking at the chittering chickens in the yard, with a tired look in his eyes.
They are moving.
To be more precise, the entire Taojiazhuang will be moved.
A year ago, in the vicinity of Kangyun County, Qiuyun County, and Dingyun County, wars broke out between the Black Armor Guards of Feiyun State and the Shadow Blood Sect of Liewu State.
That battle ended with the victory of the Black Armored Guards.
However, although they won at that time, the friction between Feiyun State and Liewu State did not end.
Not only in the southeast of Feiyun Prefecture, but also in the entire junction of Feiyun Prefecture and Liewu Prefecture, the flames of war are burning, and the friction between the two sides is becoming more and more intense.
In order to alleviate the internal conflicts in Liewu State, the various sects in Liewu State united and began to put pressure on the Yuanshengzong of Feiyun State, trying to infiltrate the power into Feiyun State.
Of course, Yuanshengzong did not give an inch, so the battles at the junction of the two states became more frequent and more intense.
After the victory in the war a year ago, the Black Armor Guard reinforcements were stationed and expanded again, taking back the previously lost Qiuyun County and Dingyun County.
But two months ago, the Shadow Blood faction once again increased their forces here, snatching Qiuyun County and Dingyun County away again.
What's more, this time the enemy army is coming fiercely, and the number and combat power have been greatly increased.
After regaining the two counties, they began to march towards Kangyun County.
Facing an enemy whose strength was several times that of the Heijiawei garrison, the new commander of the Heijiawei in Kangyun County issued an order to abandon Kangyun County.
After knowing that the Heijiawei abandoned Kangyun County, Taojiazhuang finally decided to evacuate with the whole village after the clan elders made a decision.
Now, the three villages in Kangyun County have been completely entangled with the black armor guard.
If the Shadow Blood Sect's enemy troops successfully captured Kangyun County, they would definitely slaughter the three major clansmen who had become one with the Black Armored Guards.
In order to avoid possible tragedies, Taojiazhuang people had no choice but to leave their homeland and go to other places.
Today, there is still one day before the entire Taojiazhuang is relocated.
Before dawn tomorrow, Taojiazhuang will gather all the villagers and move together.
"Father, are we leaving tomorrow?"
Tao Tao, who was wearing a floral dress, came over and asked Tao Yunchuan cautiously.
Tao Tao is almost six years old now, she has grown taller than a year ago, and her hair has also become longer.
"Yes, I'm leaving tomorrow."
Tao Yunchuan looked at his daughter and nodded in response.
Facing Tao Yunchuan's answer, Tao Tao paused, grabbed the corner of his clothes, and asked tentatively, "Then we won't wait for uncle?"
After asking this question, Tao Yunchuan fell silent for an instant.
He opened his mouth, but finally said nothing.
Not only Tao Yunchuan, Xu Lian who was packing up in the house also heard Tao Tao's words.
The chattering voice when packing things also stopped.
Tao Yunchuan and Xu Lian still remembered the scene when the black armored guards came to their home.
At that time, Xu Ning had just left home for a few days, and had already gone to the Yuanshengzong of Yunying City.
But one night, black armored guards suddenly visited, and those black armored guards told them that Xu Ning and his entourage disappeared together.
Where they disappeared, other entourage were killed.
After learning the news, Xu Lian fainted on the spot.
She has always cared for and loved her brother, whom she placed high hopes on, but he disappeared on the way to the future, and his life and death are unknown.
Thinking of what her younger brother has done for the family and the warm pictures of the family's past, Xu Lian didn't take the blow. She suffered a serious illness and took several months to recover.
After that, Xu Lian watched for a long time at the gate of Taojiazhuang every day, hoping that Xu Ning could return home under her gaze.
However, it has been a year since Xu Ning disappeared.
His figure never entered Xu Lian's sight again.
"Your uncle..."
Tao Yunchuan paused for a while, and finally opened his mouth with difficulty: "He will find us."
"But uncle, he doesn't know where we're going..."
Tao Tao pressed her question, she raised her brows and pursed her lips with a disappointed expression.
Tao Yunchuan didn't know how to respond to Tao Tao.
"Sister Lian, brother-in-law!"
At this moment, a voice suddenly came from outside the door.
I saw Guo Ye walking into the courtyard from the door.
"Are you all packed? Is there anything I can do for you?"
Guo Ye walked up to Tao Yunchuan.
Guo Ye also knew about Xu Ning's disappearance immediately.
Guo Ye felt extremely saddened by what happened to his best friend.
During the days when Xu Ning disappeared, Guo Ye assumed the responsibility of Xu Ning as his younger brother.
He would take the initiative to come to the house and help Xu Lian and Tao Yunchuan with some chores.
Although Xu Ning left enough money and food for the family to live on, Guo Ye still sent some food, clothing and even tonics from time to time to take good care of Xu Ning's family.
"It's almost ready."
Xu Lian came out of the room and helped Tao Yunchuan who was sitting on the ground up.
"It's good that you are busy with the things at home, and don't worry about us."
For Guo Ye's daily help, Xu Lian and Tao Yunchuan also saw it in their eyes and kept it in their hearts.
"Sister Lian, brother-in-law."
Seeing that there was nothing to help, Guo Ye continued: "Tomorrow morning, I will bring a donkey cart over, and you put your things on the donkey cart. On the way to move, we stay together, which can be regarded as a help. "
Guo Ye lowered his voice a bit: "Although there are family guards on the way to the migration, but no one can guarantee that there will be horse bandits robbing the road. Being by my uncle's side is also a guarantee."
"Thank you, Guo Ye."
Xu Lian and Tao Yunchuan also expressed their gratitude.
"In that case, I'll go first."
Seeing that there was nothing to do, Guo Ye brought his words to him and left.
"Brother Xu Ning, it's not in vain..."
After Guo Ye left, Xu Lian and Tao Yunchuan continued to pack the things at home.
And Tao Tao was squatting at the door of the house, propping her face with her hands, staring at the path ahead.
This path is the path that Xu Ning used to take when going home.
…
"We've arrived in Feiyun State!"
At this time, Xu Ning and Wei Changqing had already arrived at the boundary of Feiyun Prefecture with the giant eagle and monster on its back.
After a year away from their hometown, after numerous twists and turns, they finally came back.
"Uncle Wei, Binglin, Zicheng, I have to go home first."
Xu Ning said to the three of them.
Taojiazhuang is located in the south of Feiyun Prefecture, next to Jifeng Prefecture.
"It's natural!"
Of course they followed Xu Ning's idea.
After Xu Ning left Feiyun State, he had no relatives around him.
Although the three of them have gone through torture, there is always someone by their side.
"Um?"
After crossing the border between Feiyun State and Jifeng State, the giant eagle and monster flew for a while.
Xu Ning, who was above the clouds, looked down at the ground and found something strange.
"The war started again?"
Xu Ning saw the fortifications on the ground and the opposing garrisons in his eyes.
Seeing this, Xu Ning's heart tightened, and he was a little more worried about his family.
Without your own presence, there is no ability to resist risks at home.
"Little Hui, hurry up!"
Xu Ning urged the giant eagle monster below him.
The giant eagle monster has gray feathers all over its body, so it was named Xiao Hui.
After Xiao Hui heard Xu Ning's order, the amplitude of her flapping wings increased, and her speed became a little faster.
…
Taojiazhuang entrance.
Although the entire Taojiazhuang will be moved to another place tomorrow, the guard work in the village is still very strict.
Today's patrol guard leader is Tao Yunmeng, who is in the mortal realm and the four-fold Qi Sensibility Realm.
Tao Yunmeng is the mainstay of Taojiazhuang, and he has helped Xu Ning a lot.
"Cheer up, everyone!"
Tao Yunmeng shouted to the patrolling guards of the Zhuang family: "The situation in Kangyun County is very chaotic recently, and there are many horse bandits looting everywhere. Two days ago, before the relocation of Tanjiazhuang, it was ransacked by horse bandits because of negligence, which caused a lot of trouble. losses, and even casualties.”
"We must take this as a warning to prevent horse bandits from taking advantage of the chaos to rob!"
"Yes!"
The guards also had serious expressions on their faces.
They also all know the current situation, and everyone is also motivated to ensure the safety of the whole village before the relocation.
Yo!
Suddenly, there was a cry in the sky.
The voice was loud and clear, with an oppressive force.
Tao Yunchuan and the patrolling guards of the Zhuang clan felt oppressed at the same time.
"what is that?"
At this time, sharp-eyed Zhuang clan guards saw a black shadow flying down towards Taojiazhuang among the clouds.
"That is… "
Tao Yunmeng is strong and can see clearly.
He found that it was a giant gray eagle flying towards Taojiazhuang with its wings spread.
"not good!"
Tao Yunmeng's face changed drastically, and he realized that the danger was approaching: "It's a monster!"
"Monster?!"
The guards of the Zhuang clan behind him trembled when they heard Tao Yunmeng's words.
They are all ordinary people, most of them have only practiced some external skills, and there are very few practitioners of internal skills.
"Quick, go and tell the patriarch and the patriarch!"
Tao Yunmeng hurriedly gave orders.
Although Tao Yunmeng felt that the patriarchs and elders might have discovered the giant eagle monster, but to be cautious, he still sent someone to remind him.
"Get ready!"
Tao Yun yelled loudly.
But even though he gave the order like this, Tao Yunmeng didn't know what to prepare.
Facing this extremely terrifying monster, he didn't know how to resist it.
Hurrah!
The giant eagle monster is landing.
The strong wind made Tao Yunmeng and the Zhuang clan guards behind him a little unsteady.
"It's terrible, what level of monster is this?"
Tao Yunmeng couldn't even open his eyes.
In addition to the huge wind force, the oppressive feeling of the giant eagle monster also made Tao Yunmeng feel palpitations.
This sense of oppression is not possessed even by the patriarch.
The eagle landed.
Tao Yun was as fierce as an enemy.
He clenched the long knife tightly in his hand and looked carefully.
However, on the back of the giant eagle monster, he saw a familiar figure.
"Xu Ning?!"