A veteran of the frontier army, after marrying a wife, fought his way through the northern border.

Luo Yunxiao saw the contents of the letter:

My dear nephew Hongxiu, I am so relieved to see that you are still alive. Your father can rest in peace now.

I still remember the times I spent with your father in Zhenbeiying.

Luo Yunxiao is a hero of our time. If you follow him and make meritorious contributions, your crimes can be forgiven.

Only by living can you clear your father's name!

Exonerate the Seven Eagles of Zhenbei who died!

Although I was demoted to a military commander, half of the scouts in Youzhou still obeyed my orders.

You and Yunxiao, just go forward and don't look back.

The inscription was signed by his uncle, Zhao Polu, a former subordinate of Qin Lie.

Luo Yunxiao looked at the letter paper soaked with tears.

He tenderly pulled Qin Hongxiu into his arms, gently kissed her forehead, and comforted her with kind words.

"It's understandable that you're thinking about sad things again. Cry, I'll always be with you."

"Your father's affairs are my affairs. Once I have military power and dominate the region, I will definitely clear your father's name and make the treacherous officials kneel before your father's grave to atone for their sins."

"I don't want you to be in danger. I've already lost my parents and brother, and I don't want to lose you too."

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

That night, Luo Yunxiao warmed Qin Hongxiu's body and soul with his embrace.

He poured out his burning love, giving her an unprecedented sense of fulfillment.

Early the next morning.

Luo Yunxiao asked Qin Hongxiu to stay behind to supervise everyone's training and the making of firearms.

After arranging the people on night watch, he carried the transfer order and rode back to the camp alone to visit the Su sisters.

If they were not present during the day and the Tartars suddenly attacked, it would be difficult for Li Dakai and the others to defend the beacon tower with their martial prowess.

This is also why Qin Hongxiu was not brought along.

Luo Yunxiao galloped away on his horse and soon returned to Liuhe Fort.

Upon entering the camp by order of transfer, they arrived at the West Corner Medical Clinic and saw Su Yunshang pounding medicine and Su Yushang bandaging wounded soldiers.

Although there is no war at present, daily combat drills and simulated real combat can cause accidental injuries and muscle strains.

When the two women saw Luo Yunxiao return, their eyes instantly lit up.

They surrounded them with smiles on their faces.

"My lord, why are you back? Weren't you guarding the border at the beacon tower?"

"I recently beheaded fifteen Tartars, which was a great achievement. I was only able to return to my camp to visit my family after applying for a transfer order."

Luo Yunxiao couldn't help but hug the two women: "Twenty days apart feels like three autumns. I've missed you both so much."

Have you missed me?

"Of course I want to! Yushang talks about you dozens of times a day!"

Su Yunshang's eyes were red, and she wiped away her tears as she spoke softly.

"And you're talking about me! Sister, don't you talk about your husband hundreds of times every night?"

"I wonder if my husband has eaten enough, if he is cold there, and if he will be in danger if we encounter the Tartars..."

Su Yushang imitated her sister's sad expression late at night, making Luo Yunxiao laugh out loud.

Su Yunshang blushed deeply and buried her head in Luo Yunxiao's arms, secretly pinching her sister's ticklish spot with one hand.

"Oh my, what are you shy about? I'm just stating the facts..."

Hearing how much the two sisters cared about him, Luo Yunxiao felt a warm glow in her heart.

It feels so good to be loved.

He and these women had been through thick and thin together.

However, he also lamented the era before WeChat video calls.

The couple, separated by distance, can only meet in their dreams.

"Dr. Su, should we continue applying this medicine?"

The soldier whose arm had just been bandaged by Su Yushang had a burning sensation on his cheeks and stared at Luo Yunxiao and the other two with resentful eyes.

Is it appropriate for these people to hug and embrace each other as soon as they meet, leaving the injured person standing aside?

Su Yushang glanced at Luo Yunxiao shyly, then shrank back, saying, "I'll be right there."

He turned around and quickly bandaged the soldier's wound.

The three returned to the warm cottage, and Luo Yunxiao asked, "Has anyone bullied you these past two weeks? Has Wang Kui given you any trouble?"

"No, Zhao Junhou took good care of us."

We improved the wound medicine and antipyretic decoction used in the army.

It has cured many people and is highly praised!

Su Yunshang looked proud.

"That's right, my wife is outstanding wherever she goes."

Luo Yunxiao tightened his arms around the two women.

He secretly praised Zhao Polu, for Zhao Xiao was indeed a man of his word.

"Husband, what did you say to that Wang Kui? He seems very afraid of you and only talks badly about you behind your back."

Su Yushang's eyes blinked, looking curious.

"Really? It's nothing, I just reminded him of a few things."

"My lord, how many days will you be back this time?"

Su Yunshang stared at Luo Yunxiao, as if afraid he would suddenly leave.

"I have to get back before sunset, time is limited. I'm relieved to see you're all alright."

The military order of the surrounding area stipulates that: those who have beheaded enemy soldiers of level ten or above may request a day of rest to return to their camp and visit their families.

They are not allowed to leave the Liuhebao camp area.

You must return to Taiwan before sunset.

Families are not allowed to leave the camp.

This is why Luo Yunxiao was so determined to exonerate the three women from their criminal records.

Without being exonerated from their sins, they will never have true freedom, will forever be restricted by the law, and will be considered inferior.

"By the way, my husband, yesterday we were startled when we heard a sudden clap of thunder in the direction of the troop leader's camp."

Su Yushang said.

"Yesterday I sent two of my men back to camp to report their military achievements, and they also brought with them the 'Wildfire Thunder' that I personally developed."

That thunderous sound was the sound of a wildfire.

Luo Yunxiao said smugly.

"Oh? So it was your husband's doing? Tell me how you did it!"

Su Yunshang looked at Luo Yunxiao in surprise.

Luo Yunxiao briefly explained how the Wildfire Mine and the Incendiary Bomb were made.

The two women exclaimed in amazement, praising their husband's great talent.

"I have a plan; my next step is to disguise myself as a bandit from the Western Regions..."

Luo Yunxiao revealed some of his plans to the two women, but because it concerned his life and fortune, he asked them to keep it a secret.

When he recounted how he led his men out of the beacon tower and killed twelve Tartars.

The two women were terrified by what they heard and exclaimed how mighty their husband was.

Since he had to return to camp before dark, Luo Yunxiao didn't have time to do anything extra.

He simply kissed and hugged the two women, pouring out his longing for them.

Before sunset, he reluctantly left the camp and returned to the beacon tower.

That night, heavy snow fell.

The next morning, Luo Yunxiao went up to the third floor of the beacon tower and looked into the distance. Snowflakes were still flying, and the world was covered in silver.

After breakfast, the people at the beacon tower continued their daily drills, while Sun Tieshou was ordered to keep watch for enemy activity.

Qin Hongxiu gave Luo Yunxiao extra help on the other side.

"My husband, you have already reached the late stage of the Martial Master realm, and your realm has been stabilized. You can now cultivate the third level of the Border Defense Technique."

"That's exactly what I was looking for."

"The third level requires opening up the three gates: the coccyx, the spine, and the occipital bone."

After mastering this skill, one can advance to the initial stage of internal energy cultivation.

Qin Hongxiu recited the incantation, and Luo Yunxiao practiced accordingly.

The Qi originates from the Dantian, ascends along the Du Meridian, passes through three gates, and reaches the palm.

Perhaps because his skill was insufficient, Luo Yunxiao's internal energy stopped at the Jiaji point of the Du meridian and could not go any further.

Although the true energy could circulate to both palms, the strength could not reach the level of the early stage of the inner strength realm.

He followed Qin Hongxiu to practice the palm technique corresponding to the third level.

Qin Hongxiu's movements were slow but fluid and graceful.

Rather than a palm technique, it's more like a guiding exercise similar to Tai Chi.

With her final strike, Qin Hongxiu suddenly exerted her strength, slamming her palm down on the pottery jar placed five steps away.

The palm strike was powerful, but the ceramic bottle remained completely still.

Luo Yunxiao followed suit, and as his palm struck, the ceramic bottle wobbled a few times, but ultimately did not fall over.

"That's already pretty good. Being able to release palm wind outwards means you've passed the Jiaji Pass."

Given time, once he reaches Yuzhen Pass, his palm strike will be powerful enough to overturn a ceramic vase.

It can also be used in conjunction with internal energy to accelerate hemostasis and heal wounds.

Qin Hongxiu praised.

She was pleased with Luo Yunxiao's extraordinary comprehension.

Luo Yunxiao nodded thoughtfully: "This third level is so mysterious, I'll have to work harder."

"The auxiliary palm technique I'm teaching you is a guiding technique when used slowly, and a killing technique when used quickly."

Qin Hongxiu explained.

"Understood."

So Luo Yunxiao continued to cultivate diligently.

Although the sniper squad that killed the Tartars captured some food, it was far from enough.

When we raid the Tartar grain requisition teams and merchant caravans in the future, we will surely encounter masters with even stronger martial arts skills.

Advancing to the Inner Strength Realm as soon as possible will increase your chances of victory.

...

Meanwhile, at the vanguard camp of the Wuhuan allied forces in Lingzhi County.

Centurion Suga arrived at the commander's tent with a heavy heart.

The centurion Yelü China sat in a chair in the middle of the tent.

He had his left arm around a Han Chinese woman with a slender figure.

He gripped a sheep bone wine token in his right hand, his knuckles turning white from the force.

With a slight frown, he asked Sugai, "It's been almost two days. Haven't Motuo and Nawu returned to camp yet?"

"I sent out ten scouts to search the area all night, but there was still no news."

"My lord, these twelve scouts, plus the three from the day before yesterday, are all elite soldiers of our army."

For a whole day and night, not a single signal arrow has been sent back; this is absolutely abnormal!