Chapter 1343: Taking Matters Into His Own Hands

In Qinghe Town, the air was abuzz with heated discussions. Many felt a sense of relief, as if they had narrowly escaped disaster. Although no one knew why Miss Chen had suddenly shown mercy, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

They assumed that something major must have happened in Yecheng, prompting such an important figure to leave in haste. It seemed like good fortune for Qinghe Town.

However, they were unaware that hundreds of miles away, the Black Armored Cavalry had been galloping nonstop. In less than half a day, they had arrived at Yecheng. Dismounting in front of the city lord's mansion, Chen Yuxin saw the familiar gates of her home and also let out a long sigh of relief.

The sense of having narrowly escaped death was even more palpable for her than for the people of Qinghe Town.

Only upon returning to Yecheng did she feel truly alive, as if she had just walked back from the gates of hell. Recalling what she had witnessed in Qinghe Town, it was utterly terrifying. Everything was still vivid in her mind, and she dared not linger any longer.

Handing the reins to the stable boy, Chen Yuxin hurriedly entered the mansion.

The sprawling three-courtyard mansion was a place she had entered and exited countless times since childhood, but never with such urgency. Along the way, servants and maids greeted her several times, but she paid them no heed.

By the time she stepped into the main hall, Chen Yuxin was drenched in sweat.

Seeing her father seated in the main position, she finally relaxed slightly and quickly bowed in greeting.

"Father!"

On the main seat, Chen Cangyun, the lord of Yecheng, stroked his beard and smiled, glancing at the sweat on his daughter's forehead. He nodded in satisfaction.

"Good, good."

"You went to Qinghe Town and returned before dusk. Your decisiveness and efficiency truly resemble my younger self. Even though you are a woman, managing Yecheng in the future will not be a difficult task for you."

Chen Cangyun was very pleased with his daughter's resolute and urgent demeanor.

Throughout his life, he had been renowned far and wide, but his only regret was not having a son. In recent years, seeing his daughter become increasingly capable, rivaling even the children of other prominent families, finally brought him comfort in his old age.

Recruiting soldiers from Qinghe Town was no easy task. It was bound to encounter many obstacles and involve complex human relations and moral considerations. For an ordinary person, recruiting even a thousand soldiers would be a challenge.

Yet, she had returned successfully in less than a day.

From this, it seemed his daughter truly had the bearing of a ruler.

Now, watching his daughter bow respectfully, Chen Cangyun's eyes were filled with satisfaction. He slowly picked up his teacup, feeling much more at ease.

However.

Hearing her father's rare praise, Chen Yuxin lowered her head even further, her eyes filled with fear and unease as she responded.

"Father, I must report..."

"I failed to complete the task of recruiting soldiers. Please forgive me."

Failed?

Hearing this, Chen Cangyun paused, setting down his teacup with a look of disappointment and anger.

He scrutinized her closely.

His daughter, who was bowing respectfully, seemed unusually tense. This demeanor was something he had never seen before. Failing in her mission was also unprecedented. All these signs seemed to indicate something unusual.

Chen Cangyun did not immediately reprimand her but instead narrowed his eyes and asked.

"What exactly happened?"

"Knowing you as I do, you never procrastinate or return without completing your tasks. Recruiting soldiers should not have been a difficult task for you. How could you fail?"

"Could it be that the commoners of Qinghe Town, upon learning of Yecheng's involvement in the war, decided to rebel?"

His stern voice startled Chen Yuxin, her face turning even paler.

She could clearly sense her father's disappointment and knew that her failure would have a significant impact on the war. Such a setback should never have happened...

But when she recalled what she had witnessed in Qinghe Town, all other concerns faded away!

She quickly responded, her tone grave.

"Father!"

"My failure was not due to any obstruction from Qinghe Town, but because I encountered an outsider!"

Chen Cangyun's eyes widened slightly, his voice growing colder.

"An outsider?"

"A single person managed to stop you?!"

Chen Yuxin braced herself and spoke, her voice filled with unusual reverence.

"Father, please forgive me."

"That person was no ordinary individual. His mere aura rendered me completely immobile. Even now, recalling it fills me with terror."

"I have seen my fair share of the world, but I have never encountered such a terrifying aura. The oppressive feeling was so overwhelming that I didn't even have the courage to resist. Even your aura, Father..."

At this point, Chen Yuxin hesitated for a moment before gritting her teeth and revealing everything, even at the risk of undermining her father's prestige.

"Even your aura pales in comparison to his!"

"From what I can tell, that person must be at the Martial Emperor level!"

Whoosh!

Chen Cangyun's eyes widened in shock, his pupils trembling slightly.

Suddenly.

He fell silent, his mind seemingly churning with thoughts.

A Martial Emperor...

That was a legendary existence, capable of splitting mountains and shattering stones with a mere gesture. The wrath of a Martial Emperor could destroy a prosperous city, reducing armies to dust!

Others might not understand, but Chen Cangyun, at the peak of the Martial King level, knew full well the terror of a Martial Emperor. Though he was just one step away, the gap between them was like heaven and earth.

Could such a figure really exist in a small place like Qinghe Town?

This was too shocking. Even after several moments of silent contemplation, Chen Cangyun found it hard to believe. He fixed his gaze on his daughter and asked again.

"Are you certain that person is a Martial Emperor?!"

Chen Yuxin quickly responded, recounting everything she had seen and heard.

"Father, please understand!"

"Though I am not particularly talented, I have reached the Martial Spirit level. Yet, in front of that person, I couldn't even withstand his aura. I was as helpless as an ant..."

"Forgive my boldness, but even your aura, Father, is slightly inferior to his. If this person isn't a legendary Martial Emperor, I truly don't know how else to explain it!"

"My failure to recruit soldiers was due to my inability to act. I beg for your forgiveness."

Her nervous plea echoed through the hall, the atmosphere growing increasingly tense.

However, Chen Cangyun's eyes gleamed with excitement, his face gradually showing a look of exhilaration.

"A Martial Emperor..."

"If that's the case, then this person is undoubtedly a Martial Emperor!"

"For such a figure to be hiding in a small place like Qinghe Town is truly a heaven-sent opportunity. With such a powerhouse, the failure to recruit soldiers is insignificant. The fact that you returned in time to report everything is a great merit in itself!"

From a failed mission...

In the blink of an eye, it had become a great achievement?

Chen Yuxin looked up in surprise, her eyes flickering with confusion.

She was clever.

After a few moments of thought, she understood the deeper meaning behind her father's words and cautiously probed further.

"Father?"

"Are you suggesting that we invite this Martial Emperor to assist us?"

Chen Cangyun nodded slowly, standing up and clasping his hands behind his back, exuding an air of authority.

"Exactly."

"If this Martial Emperor is indeed hiding in Qinghe Town, it is a great opportunity for Yecheng. As long as we can enlist his help, victory in this war is assured. We could even conquer nearby cities without difficulty!"

"There's no time to waste. Prepare generous gifts immediately. I will personally go to Qinghe Town to welcome this powerhouse!"

Hearing this, Chen Yuxin finally understood. She was both awed by her father's foresight and anxious about her own actions. She also recounted everything she had seen in Qinghe Town, fearing that her actions might jeopardize this mission.

After listening to her account, Chen Cangyun confidently stroked his beard and waved his hand with an air of calm authority.

"No matter."

"Since this expert did not show any anger, there is still room for negotiation. After all, I am also at the peak of the Martial King level. By personally visiting and showing our sincerity, I should carry some weight."

"If he truly is a Martial Emperor, what harm is there in us, father and daughter, going to apologize?"

Hearing this, Chen Yuxin finally relaxed a little. With her father personally taking charge, they would surely be able to enlist the help of this expert. Thinking of the immense advantage this would bring to Yecheng, the young lady felt a surge of motivation and quickly set about preparing the gifts.

As night deepened, the entire city lord's mansion suddenly became a hive of activity, filled with a long-lost sense of excitement and anticipation.