Forgotten Legend of the Bloodied Flower

"Young Commander Long, there are enemies!"

"Prepare for battle!"

Long Qian Xing pushed all the thoughts to the back of his mind and quickly ordered the soldiers to go toward their position.

River General Kui wouldn't let them get this place.

But he knew that he and his father would do everything they could so that they would be able to control this area.

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<A bit to the south>

Slash! Thud!

"How many are left?" Nan Luo asked, panting as he dragged his tired body. After that brutal river crossing attempt, they couldn't rest easy because the soldiers were attacking them like crazy to make sure that they wouldn't be able to reach this place in one piece.

The soldiers who managed to cross were all engaged in fierce battle.

Unlike General Long's side where the general was timid, the leader in this place was a commander, but he was courageous and continued the attack without stopping.

It was only when the night fell that he began to order the soldiers to retreat.

Night battle would be disadvantageous for both sides.

"Young Commander, they've retreated," Xiao Yan gave the report.

"Good."

Thud!

Sitting down on the ground, Nan Luo really didn't have any strength left. He looked at the other soldiers and silently admired how they could still walk and went back to their resting location.

He felt completely spent.

"Nan, are you alright?"

"Mhm." Nan Hua nodded and silently walked towards Nan Luo. She looked at her tired twin brother and handed the water container. "Drink some."

"Thanks!" Without standing on ceremony, Nan Luo took the bottle and drank it before pouring the rest on his face. It felt much better after washing off a bit.

Nan Hua nodded and looked around her. Looking at how her grandfather was still giving order, Nan Hua had a newfound respect for generals. No matter how tired they were, they still had to make sure that their subordinates were coordinated and all.

It was truly a position that was worthy of respect.

"We're going to stay here for the next few months." Nan Luo stood up weakly. "Hopefully we're not going to cross the river to the other side anytime soon."

"That wouldn't happen."

Nan Hua passed a look at her twin brother then saw her cousin, who was carried by Si Kang. It seemed that for Feng Ao Kuai, this battle had spent his entire stamina. He no longer had any strength left to even walk.

It was not easy.

"Rest well, it's only starting."

"Uh huh…"

…

<Day 20>

Old Master Nan led the soldiers to conquer some of the cities near the river towards Zhang Xu Kingdom's border, but he didn't expand further than several cities.

After that, he ordered General Chi to build wall and fortress in this area. It was all in order to make sure that they would be able to stay connected.

For the time being, they didn't dare to conquer another city that was much closer to Zhang Xu Kingdom.

After all, being attacked by Zhang Xu Kingdom could be painful.

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<Day 40>

Old Master Nan reunited with General Long, who had already rebuilt one of the cities near the river. The areas around it still need renovation and with the addition of Old Master Nan, the battles were easier and the progress could be hastened.

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<Day 70>

They received report from General Cao that stated that all cities along the border with Fei Yang Kingdom and Wei Da Kingdoms were already conquered. The only problem they had left was the fact that Xia Mountain was on the way.

Aside from the West Valley, they couldn't cross it so easily.

In the end, General Long ordered them to attack the border with Shi Long Kingdom so that they could build a passageway towards the nearest city there. Naturally, he also sent message to General Shangguan and General Feng to help if it was necessary.

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<Day 90>

It has been three months.

Spring passed and Summer came.

Shi Long Kingdom still reacted with violent battle against General Cao and General Shangguan. Unfortunately, they had to concede the area between Xia Mountains and one of their cities to Fei Yang Kingdom.

It was the road that General Cao used to get more people towards their new areas in front of Xia Mountain.

But they still avoid Xia Mountain.

No matter how brave they were, not a single one of them wanted to provoke those who were staying on top of the mountains.

At the same time, General Feng had to move to another city that was closer to the road. His task was to make sure that they could maintain the road while the border with Shi Long Kingdom was completely handed to General Shangguan.

General Shangguan might be still quite young, but he had enough capabilities. And with his brute force known to be rivalling his father… not many people wanted to challenge him directly.

They were worried that they would turn into mincemeat if they did clash head front.

During this time, Nan Luo couldn't count how many battles he had fought anymore. From time to time, he had to think of countermeasure as River General Kui kept on using various tactics to stop them from building the wall and fortress.

Unfortunately, River General Kui couldn't move forward.

But at the same time, General Long and Old Master Nan knew that they wouldn't be able to advance easily past this area.

It was time for them to return.

"Return?" Nan Luo asked in surprise when Feng Ao Kuai told him the recent news.

Feng Ao Kuai nodded. He passed the bamboo strip towards Nan Luo. "This is the recent battle report from nearby areas. It seems that another kingdom is being impatient."

Reading the report, Nan Luo's expression turned cold. When they were busy with their fortress here, there were other people who had made the move to make sure that Fei Yang Kingdom wouldn't have too much of advantage.

Zhang Xu Kingdom.