Patrol Captain

"please!"

"please!"

Several heads of minor families straightened their clothes, trying to maintain proper decorum, and followed into the Yun family's council hall.

However, as soon as they stepped through the threshold, they saw that the hall was filled with armored soldiers, standing in neat rows, each looking to the side, their positions varied, like the eight generals of the Yun family, exuding an extraordinary aura. Just a simple glance from the side gave off an indescribable sense of oppression.

The family heads were startled by the gleam of the armor, their straight backs involuntarily lowering slightly, smiles spreading across their faces, and a hint of awe and undisguised envy flashing in their eyes.

The Yun family once enlisted in the army as a whole, and now every surviving member of the Yun family has become a pillar of the military. The Yun family has risen from a second-rate clan to one of the most prominent families in Chengdu, a fact that inspires envy. Many in Chengdu once laughed at the Yun family, but now no one dares to laugh. Who doesn't admire the Yun family's courage back then?

"I presume this is the sixth son of the Yun family? I've heard that you've become the deputy general of Yishan. Congratulations! I, Liu, am very pleased."

"Oh dear, Qilang is now a high-ranking officer, and can be addressed as Lord Qilang. Look at my good-for-nothing son. You two were on good terms back then, and I'm grateful that Qilang took good care of my son Ming'er. Ming'er, why don't you greet your brother Zhuosheng?"

"The Yun family has ten outstanding talents, which is truly admirable. The most outstanding one is Yun Zhonglang. Brother Chu Xiong, you have raised a fine son. It is truly enviable."

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The heads of the families automatically lowered their status and took the initiative to strike up conversations with the younger generation of the Yun family in the hall, their tone full of flattery. As the heads of the families, they were all shrewd people, none of them shamelessly relied on their seniority, they all spoke with strength, and they kept urging their younger generation to take the initiative to build relationships.

Yun Chuxiong and the heads of the Yun family branches listened to the flattery and compliments from these people, which naturally pleased them and made them feel proud.

Yun Chuxiong laughed heartily, “Today, several families have discussed donating supplies to support the soldiers of the Fusi Army. We have specially summoned the sons of the Yun family back to the mansion to lead the team to escort the supplies to Yunding Mountain in response to the call.”

"At that time, not only our few families, but also the other major forces will send people to escort the supplies to Yunding Mountain."

"Now that a great battle is about to begin and the storm is brewing, our Chengdu should unite as one and give our full support, putting righteousness first."

"I and you all should set an example and encourage more people to participate, so as to mobilize everyone's enthusiasm for joining the army and supporting the army."

This is the purpose behind the Yun family's large-scale mobilization.

"well said."

“The Yun family head has a noble heart, and we should follow his example.”

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Several family heads cheered and echoed.

Whether it's feigned or genuine, it doesn't matter. This is the inevitable trend. The Yun family took the lead this time, and everyone else is willing to give them some face because they need to consider whether it's the person behind the Yun family who spoke up.

"Alright, the carriages and horses are lining up to load supplies in front of the gate. The time is almost up. Let's discuss the manpower and matters for the escort later."

Yun Chuxiong spoke.

The other family heads immediately perked up and became serious. They had gone to great lengths to respond to the Yun family's call, sending a large amount of their family's resources to Cloud Peak Mountain, all for the sake of gaining recognition. Now this was their chance. Sending these resources to Cloud Peak Mountain might catch the attention of that Martial Saint General there. If they could gain his favor, it would be an incredible stroke of luck, and they absolutely had to make an appearance.

Moreover, the Yun family took the lead this time and handled things openly, which has earned them a good reputation, and that's a good thing.

Soon, in the council hall, the families discussed and reached an agreement on the matter of escorting the supplies.

After a stick of incense had burned, in front of the Yun family mansion, a convoy of over a hundred vehicles was fully loaded and ready to depart. Each groom held a rein, like soldiers in full gear, creating a rather imposing sight.

The streets were packed with onlookers, creating a bustling atmosphere like a busy marketplace.

Before the vermilion gate of the Yun family, a group of people poured out of the mansion. At the head of the table were the elders and younger generation of the Yun family, with the Liu and Huo families on both sides. Further back, there was a huge throng of servants, maids, and female relatives of the Yun family.

At the bottom of the gate steps, a group of soldiers and servants were waiting with horses.

At this moment, Yun Chuxiong, the head of the Yun family, stepped forward, clasped his hands in greeting to the crowd of people gathered in front of the gate, and spoke with a strong voice:

"Fellow villagers, I am Yun Chuxiong, the head of the Yun family!"

"As you all have surely heard, the demonic troubles on the borders of Shu have been relentless. Fortunately, with the presence of Martial Saint Chen on Cloud Peak, our Shu region has been given a much-needed respite. Now, that Martial Saint on Cloud Peak, with unwavering resolve, has rallied a million Shu soldiers to join the army in preparation for a decisive battle, all in an effort to eradicate these demonic threats completely. With battle imminent, the Yun family, along with all of you patriarchs, is a part of Shu and should do our utmost. We will lead you in donating supplies to support our Shu soldiers as they fight bravely and fearlessly."

As these last words were spoken, the crowd in front of the Yun Mansion erupted in cheers and applause.

Yun Chuxiong didn't waste any more words at this point.
"My lords, mount your horses!"

Now, the Yun family's sons and several other young families stepped forward.

Such opportunities to gain exposure and prestige should naturally be reserved for the younger generation.

Those who mounted their horses first were naturally the Yun family's sons who served in the army, with the sixth son leading the way. They were led by personal guards, and the others were at least captains or officers of the hundred banners. They were quite imposing, which made the onlookers quite envious, and cheers were endless.

Amidst the commotion, among the bustling crowd of Yun family members watching the spectacle at the Yun mansion's gate, two female members mingled in to enjoy the show.

"Sister Yunluo, are those people all my brothers from the Yun family? I've only been here for a short time and don't recognize anyone. Could you tell me?" The woman spoke in a soft, delicate voice, asking the woman beside her.

The two women were Zhao Yunluo, who was dressed in a plain white gauze dress, with a virtuous temperament and a gentle face. She had a connection with Chen Yuan in a deserted temple in the mountains and was a distant cousin of the Yun family who was brought over by the Yun family after the demonic disaster.

The girl beside him was the one who had asked the question. She was beautiful and dignified, with slightly furrowed brows and soft, almond-shaped eyes that looked weak and timid. She wore a moon-white silk jacket and a lotus-colored brocade cloak. When the wind blew, her clothes fluttered, making her look slender and delicate, almost like a willow swaying in the breeze. Her voice was clear and pleasant to hear.

This is the girl named Nu'er, who came to the Yun family with her "father" a few days ago as her "distant cousin".

This person, who now resides in the Yun family mansion, quickly became close to the gentle and kind-hearted Sister Yunluo after deliberately getting close to her, because their identities were roughly the same.

At this moment, the "young girl" looked at the Yun family lads mounting their horses with a mixture of admiration and shyness.

But no one knew that this delicate "girl" was actually a powerful demon! (End of Chapter)