eurekapd Chapter 208 Side Quest
Chapter 208 Side Quest
Chapter 208, Side Quest 208
Upon seeing such a scene, not only Ye Pianran, but even Chunyu Jingxuan was stunned. He stared wide-eyed at the scene, speechless for a long time. His still-childish face initially showed a hint of curiosity, but it was gradually replaced by excitement. Only by tightly grasping Chunyu Yang's hand could he restrain the surging passion in his heart.
Chunyu Yang didn't say much, but led his group slowly around the Xuanjia Army soldiers who were training in the training ground.
Ye Pianran didn't know what his purpose was in bringing them to the Xuanjia Army camp, but she knew that he must have thought this through carefully. So, as she walked around, she kept her eyes on the soldiers in the field, observing them discreetly.
The Xuanjia Army was built by Chunyu Yang. It was named "Xuanjia Army" because all of them, from their warhorses to their bodies, were made of black armor. The armor was impervious to swords and spears and could not withstand fire. It protected the soldiers as they charged into battle and were virtually invincible.
The Xuanjia Army that Ye Pianran saw in front of her consisted of only 5,000 to 600 men. They were the Left Guard Battalion of the Xuanjia Army, specializing in camp formations and guarding the safety of the imperial city, monitoring any movement in the capital.
In addition, the Xuanjia Army also has three major camps: the Feather Guard Camp and the Right Guard Camp. The Feather Guard Camp is mainly responsible for patrols, while the Right Guard Camp is in charge of weapons and troops. There are also 5,000 people who are scattered in the twelve border passes to jointly guard the border peace with the border garrison.
While she was observing the Xuanjia Army, the soldiers of the Left Guard Battalion of the Xuanjia Army were also observing her. Although she was now dressed in a close-fitting outfit, which eliminated the cumbersome formal attire and made her look heroic and dashing, it did not conceal her feminine characteristics. In addition, her outstanding appearance, her close proximity to Chunyu Yang, and the two children she was holding hands with made her... too conspicuous.
Therefore, when a general nearly six feet tall ordered the training to end, the once imposing and murderous Xuanjia soldiers immediately swarmed towards Chunyu Yang and Ye Pianran, crowding together and shouting amongst themselves:
"General, you've arrived very early today!"
"General! Could this be the young prince?"
"After keeping this a secret for so many years, the general has finally decided to bring the young prince to meet us!"
"After so many years, I've seen a woman again in the military camp! General, who is she?"
This question voiced the doubts in the minds of the soldiers, and someone immediately echoed, "Yes! Who is it! General, tell us quickly!"
Compared to their imposing presence during their battle practice, the Xuanjia Army now seemed completely unlike the Xuanjia Army. They were undisciplined, unrestrained in their speech, and utterly lacked any semblance of military bearing. This stark contrast left Ye Pianran momentarily at a loss for how to react, and she was utterly overwhelmed by their barrage of fire.
By the firelight, Chunyu Yang saw that Ye Pianran's ears were bright red and her hands were clenched tightly. He smiled inwardly, but said very seriously:
"Stop joking. Whoever she is, now that she's joined the camp with me, she's a member of the army, your comrade. You've followed me for so many years, you must already know that the Xuanjia Army has always welcomed talented people, regardless of age or gender."
Ye Pianran's heart jolted, and she suddenly looked up at him, her eyes sparkling. She had thought he had brought her here simply to increase her combat experience. So, he wanted her to completely integrate into his world?
“General, that’s true, but what does this young lady know?” a soldier in the crowd shouted.
"Yes, look at her delicate appearance, she must be from a wealthy family, right? Can she handle joining the Xuanjia Army?"
"Young lady, what martial arts skills do you possess? Do you use a sword or a knife? A whip or a spear?"
"Don't tell me you only know how to use an embroidery needle."
"Hahahahaha!"
The soldiers burst into laughter, but their gazes toward Ye Pianran did not warm up because of Chunyu Yang's words; instead, they were filled with scrutiny and doubt.
Ye Pianran snapped out of her reverie, listening to their words, and quietly clenched her fists. She knew their words weren't malicious; they simply disagreed. If it were her, and the Marquis of Anshi suddenly brought a child to her and told her this was her younger brother, she would also feel some resistance. It's human nature; she understood. The reason she was somewhat stunned was because many system notifications kept popping up in her mind:
[Ding, Side Quest 12 accepted: Gain the approval of Wu Qi, the Xuanjia soldier. Please complete the quest diligently.]
[Ding, side quest 13 accepted. You have gained the approval of the Xuanjia soldier Fang Dabao. Please complete the quest diligently.]
[Ding, side quest 14 accepted. Gain the approval of Xuanjia soldier Wang Zhi. Please complete the quest diligently.]
[Ding, side quest 15 accepted. You have gained the approval of Xuanjia soldier Li Er. Please complete the quest diligently.]
……
Ye Pianran was almost driven to the brink of collapse by the beeping sound. It was one thing if it was just the system notification sound, but perhaps the noise of accepting the mission woke up 666. 666 was making cheerful "chirping" sounds in the space, which mixed with the system notification sound and was simply ear-piercing.
Chunyu Yang was right next to Ye Pianran. They shared the same spatial access, so he naturally heard the mission notification sound as well, and was somewhat bewildered.
Jingxuan, seeing Ye Pianran remain silent, assumed she was deeply troubled and immediately frowned, angrily saying:
"How dare you! Do you even know who she is? How can you speak like that?"
"Is this your first time in the military camp, young master?" A soldier was not intimidated by Jingxuan's words. Instead, he chuckled and said, "In the military camp, military merit is what truly gives you a voice. Status? That doesn't exist."
Jingxuan was furious and extremely disappointed. He had just thought the Xuanjia Army was brilliant, brave, and dashing, but they turned out to be like this!
"My father is your general, and you don't even listen to me?" Jingxuan said angrily, hands on his hips.
"When the young prince grows up a bit more, joins the army, and earns military merit, we will naturally listen to him. Don't you all agree?"
"Yes! Little prince, grow up quickly and come fight alongside us! Hahahaha!"
The Xuanjia soldiers burst into laughter, and Ye Yankang, for some unknown reason, also joined in.
Jingxuan was even angrier: "Kang Kang! You're laughing at me along with them too!"
Finally, when the notification sounds in his ears subsided and his ears were finally at peace, Chunyu Yang heard Jingxuan's pitiful roar. He sighed inwardly, gently ruffled Jingxuan's hair in comfort, then frowned, channeled his inner energy, and roared in an extremely cold and stern voice:
"Array up!"
At the command, the soldiers who had been playing around immediately lined up and returned to their positions, hands behind their backs, heads held high, faces as solemn as iron, their playful nature gone, replaced by a sense of unwavering strength. Ye Pianran had no doubt that even if the world were to collapse at this moment, they could still stand tall and support it without flinching.
“I haven’t stayed in the camp lately, and your training has become quite lax,” Chunyu Yang said in a deep voice. “Don’t think that just because there’s no war in the country, you can slack off. In half a month, His Majesty and all the imperial relatives and ministers will set off north to Xingzhou for the autumn hunt and sacrifice to Heaven. This is a top priority to pray for peace and prosperity and good weather in the coming year! His Majesty has ordered the Xuanjia Army to accompany and escort them throughout the journey. If anything goes wrong on the way, let’s see how you will protect His Majesty!”
Chunyu Yang's voice resounded throughout the entire training ground. The soldiers listened without moving an inch, but the muscles on their faces were taut.
"From today onwards, in addition to the morning formation practice, you will need to add one more training exercise," Chunyu Yang said slowly. He pushed Ye Pianran forward and said:
"That is—to use all the knowledge I have acquired in my life to fight against her."