EBE Chapter 214: Locust Plague
Chapter 214: Locust Plague
She smiled slightly, her tone filled with genuine appreciation.
"I've heard about what happened to the four of you in Jiaxian County a long time ago!"
I heard that you weren't afraid at all when facing Gu Xuanchao's ferocious army.
They withstood their attack and eventually drove them back.
What's even more impressive is that you defeated a Grand Yuan Realm expert from their side!
That's truly admirable!
Upon hearing this, the four girls, including Da Ya, immediately felt embarrassed, their faces flushed, and they looked at each other, appearing somewhat awkward.
Xiaoyue quickly waved her hand and said humbly.
"Sister Shi, please don't praise us like that!"
The victory over Gu Xuanchao's army was not achieved by the four of us alone; it was the result of everyone fighting together.
How could we possibly claim this honor for ourselves?
If it weren't for everyone's concerted efforts...
It's just the few of us.
How could they possibly withstand so many people?
Xiao He nodded and continued the conversation.
"Yes, Sister Shi, you flatter us too much."
Actually, the situation was critical at the time, and everyone was focused on protecting Jiaxian County; no one thought much about anything else.
We won because of everyone's hard work, not just the abilities of a few of us.
Upon hearing this, Shi Lingxing's eyes flashed with approval, and she nodded gently.
"You are not only outstanding in ability, but also so humble, which is truly rare."
However, everyone has witnessed your contributions, so please don't refuse anymore.
The four of them still wore shy smiles on their faces after hearing this.
My heart was warmed; I was happy for this recognition, but also felt a greater sense of responsibility.
As time passed, the next day arrived in the blink of an eye.
Because of the scorching sun, they decided to take several groups of soldiers out to find a water source.
Daya was speaking to them.
Shui'er excitedly said, "Who cares? As long as we can find a water source, it's all worth it, no matter how hard it is."
I can't wait to get going.
Daya glared at Shui'er, noticing her momentum.
When Shui'er saw Daya glaring at her, she could only stick out her little tongue.
"We cannot act blindly; we must be fully prepared."
Sufficient food, water, and weapons must be prepared, and the movements of the Qin army must be closely monitored to avoid ambushes.
Xiao Lie nodded and said, "Da Ya is right. We have a great responsibility on this trip and cannot be careless in the slightest."
Everyone, stay alert! Even if we can't find water, we must ensure our safety.
Everyone nodded, their eyes filled with determination and resolve.
Meanwhile, the Spirit King was also preparing for the actions of Daya and the others.
He summoned the guides in the city who were familiar with the surrounding terrain, inquired in detail about the situation in the mountains, and instructed them to do their utmost to assist Daya and the others.
With everything ready, Daya and the others bid farewell to the Spirit King and, led by the guide, set off towards the unknown mountains.
Their figures, bathed in sunlight, appeared exceptionally resolute, as if carrying the hopes of the entire Spirit Kingdom.
On their way to the mountains, the group proceeded cautiously.
The weather was unbearably hot, and their clothes were soaked with sweat, but no one complained of being tired.
As the guide walked, he introduced the scenery along the way to Daya and the others.
"Girls, if you keep going, you'll enter the mountains."
Wild animals are often seen in this area, so everyone should be extra careful.
Moreover, it is said that there is a rather dangerous place in these mountains.
Few people venture here anymore; we must be even more careful.
Daya nodded and said, "Thank you for the reminder, brother. Everyone should be more vigilant and stay alert."
Just then, a deep roar came from ahead.
Everyone tensed up, quickly gripped their weapons, and assumed fighting stances.
A large black bear slowly emerged from the woods.
Its eyes gleamed with a fierce light as it stared at the group of uninvited guests, seemingly sizing them up.
As a former hunter, Xiao Lie certainly knew about bears.
He whispered, "Don't panic, everyone. Back off slowly and don't provoke it."
However, it might be due to the hot weather.
The black bear didn't seem to intend to let them go easily.
It suddenly roared and charged towards the group.
Shui'er shouted, "Everyone, let's fight it!"
The group immediately scattered and attacked the black bear from different directions.
The villagers of Sujia Village were quick and agile, rushing towards the black bear first. Their long swords flashed with cold light as they stabbed at the bear's leg.
The black bear, in pain, turned and pounced on a person.
Meanwhile, Xiaoyue seized the opportunity and leaped up from the side, stabbing the black bear in the back with her dagger.
The black bear, in pain, let out a roar and attacked the group even more frantically.
Xiaohe and Shui'er were not to be outdone. They worked together seamlessly, constantly attacking the black bear's vitals with their weapons.
After a fierce struggle, the black bear finally collapsed from exhaustion.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief and wiped the sweat from their foreheads.
Daya looked at everyone and asked, "Is everyone alright?"
Everyone shook their heads at Da Ya to indicate that they were all fine.
"This is just the beginning. We may encounter more dangers later, so we must be careful."
Everyone nodded and continued their journey in search of water.
After several days of arduous trekking, they finally found traces of water in a valley.
Clear spring water flows gently from the mountains and gathers into a small pool.
There weren't many, but Daya and the others were still very excited and rushed forward to check.
Before they could even rejoice, they suddenly heard footsteps all around them.
Xiaoyue whispered, "Oh no, there's an ambush!"
The group quickly hid and observed their surroundings.
A group of Qin soldiers surrounded them from all directions, clearly having been prepared.
The Qin general rode over slowly, a smug smile on his face.
"You've finally taken the bait, remnants of the Spirit Kingdom. Today is your death day!"
The soldiers of Ling Kingdom felt a chill in their hearts; they knew that a fierce battle was inevitable.
But they showed no fear, their eyes revealing a firm determination.
Daya stood up and said loudly, "Your Qin state has invaded Ling state without cause, causing immense suffering and death to our people. Today, we will make sure you never leave here!"
She immediately led everyone to charge towards the Qin army.
A fierce battle ensued, with shouts of battle echoing through the valley.
With their superior martial arts skills and indomitable fighting spirit, Daya and her companions engaged in a fierce battle with the Qin army.
Both sides come and go, refusing to give in to each other.
During the battle, Xiaohe was accidentally injured, but she still gritted her teeth and continued to fight.
Seeing this, Shui'er became even more courageous. She brandished her weapon and, like a black lightning bolt, weaved through the Qin army's ranks, causing them to retreat in defeat.
Daya used her lightness skill to continuously launch surprise attacks from the rear of the Qin army, disrupting their formation.
Xiaoyue was incredibly brave; she wielded her longsword with such speed and precision that Qin soldiers fell wherever she went.
After a fierce battle, Daya and her companions finally repelled the Qin army.
Looking at the corpses of the Qin soldiers on the ground, as well as the corpses of several Ling soldiers on their side, they were filled with mixed emotions.
Daya said, "Although we have repelled the Qin army, we cannot let our guard down."
They may come back again, so the water source here will be temporarily abandoned.
My plan is that we first return to Nanyang City to report to King Ling, and let King Ling make a decision.”
Everyone nodded in agreement, and then they took the dead soldiers of the Ling Kingdom back with them.
The bodies of the Qin soldiers were moved to a distant place for burial.
We must prevent those corpses from polluting the water source.
The weather these days is getting increasingly irritating and frustrating.
With solemn expressions, the group slowly returned to Nanyang City, carrying the remains of the soldiers who had unfortunately died in battle.
After entering the city, no one dared to delay for even a moment.
They rushed towards the location of the Spirit King without stopping.
When they arrived before the Spirit King.
Daya and the others stood in neat rows, their expressions serious.
Xiao Lie then stepped forward and clasped his hands in a fist salute.
"King Ling, during this trip, we were attacked by Qin soldiers, but fortunately the soldiers fought bravely."
In addition, we found a water source near the Qin territory.
This might alleviate some of the water shortage in Nanyang City.
The Spirit King nodded slightly, about to respond, when Cha Lingxing rushed over.
She looked flustered and immediately knelt on one knee after entering the hall.
Her voice was urgent as she said, "Your Majesty, we have just received urgent news: locusts have appeared in large numbers in various countries and dynasties. Now..."
Before Cha Lingxing could finish speaking...
King Ling only heard the word "locusts".
Her face instantly turned extremely ugly.
She glared angrily and slammed her hand on the table in front of her.
A torrent of power flowed down his arm.
The table couldn't withstand the pressure instantly.
There was a "crash" sound.
The fragments flew out in all directions like hidden weapons.
(Table: King of Spirits, it doesn't matter if I fall, but if everyone gets hurt, who will protect the Spirit Kingdom?)