The Story of Nine Journeys

Gathering

Still in Guojie town

Seeing the battle that was about to end Jun Yuan approached the Han Imperial Commander who had finished off the last enemy he faced

While the Qin Imperial Army knew their leader had been killed it had no more fighting spirit, like chicks who lose their mothers they are scattered because no one directs or gives instructions as a result they can easily be defeated

" Mister, "Jun Yuan wanted to call the commander's name but realized he didn't know it yet so he hung up

" Ah Master Swordsman, I am Li Yin Shi one of the young Imperial Five Elders as the leader of the Army to thank you for the magnitude of "Said Li Yin Shi as he bowed respectfully

" Mn,," Jun Yuan nodded then continued

" Mister Li can I ask you a favor "

" Of course, of course you can, Master Swordsman what can I help you with "Reply Li Yin Shi is pleased

" Please show me where the clothing store is, I need to buy some "Said Jun Yuan, her Semestal Bracelet underwear only had one set left that was the same clothes she used to wear with Mu Qiaoyu and Lin Zhi when running errands

" Ah, that, let's follow me "Li Yin Shi immediately turned around

" But before that could I hitch a bath in one of the residents' houses, my clothes were sticky and uncomfortable" Jun Yuan's words stopped the man in front of him

" Of course you can, let's "

Commander Li Yin Shi then walked with Jun Yuan following behind him

Jun Yuan was greeted like a hero by the soldiers and survivors, though he was in mourning for the deaths of the soldiers and Guojie townspeople but he was well-worn

Although Jun Yuan repeatedly refused their treatment of him but he was helpless when they said to take it as a form of gratitude for his services

Two days Jun Yuan stayed in Guojie city, helping the citizens as much as possible and gathering information about the state of the Han Empire, although not much but the information he got was enough to help him to determine his future steps

During his stay in the city Jun Yuan began to feel a change in himself, seeing the smiles of the citizens and soldiers who helped each other improve the state of the city he felt a sensation that he could not express, his heart was relieved and pleased when he saw the little boy playing, smiling with his laughter, for the first time he felt the feeling of the day in his heart

" Ahhh, thank goodness I am still human" he said many times

With prayers and a wave of hands and smiles from Guojie townspeople Jun Yuan stepped his feet slowly away from the city

The next destination was of course the central city but according to the information from Li Yin Shi he had to stop by Jinzi city because the city was the main target for the Qin Empire's troops, Li Yin Shi hoped Jun Yuan would help the Han Empire's forces defend the city from falling into enemy hands

It was not without reason that Li Yin Shi said so because Jinzi city was a city on the trade route between the Empire and was very strategic, very strategic, it will be very dangerous if the city is controlled by the enemy because automatically all forms of assistance from the other Empire will be cut off

" Jinzi City yes, I seem to remember Lin Zhi once saying that one of his friends lived there "Said Jun Yuan

Should have used his full speed he could have arrived in two days but because he did not rush and walk casually he reached Jinzi city four days later

Right now he was right in front of the city gate, there were many soldiers standing guard there as well as the inspection of everyone who entered was very tight making the queue snaking, so that, many complain about it but want how else because the situation is chaotic they can only resign for the security of the city and everyone

Jun Yuan corrected his mask position then stepped through the queue, he headed straight for the examination officer asking to meet the leader there

There had been a refusal from the examination officer but not to make a fuss because Jun Yuan issued a plaque in particular,the head of the gate guard and the examination went on to apologize many times after checking the plaque Jun Yuan had given him

" Uncle who is the elder who led the Northern Sword sect members to help here" Jun Yuan asked before he stepped in, it was not what he asked that because earlier on top of the parapet he had briefly seen someone wearing the uniform of the Northern Sword sect

" Oh so it seems, Thank you Uncle, then I say "Jun Yuan then steps in

As usual when entering a city the first thing he went to was a place to eat and lodging and also the food provided by the residents of Guojie had previously run out one day ago

During the trip looking for lodging Jun Yuan saw many soldiers passing by on patrol to ensure security while the few residents he saw were on the move, maybe because of the ongoing war the local government ordered its citizens not to do much outside activity

Jun Yuan entered a fairly quiet inn ordering rooms and food and drove the waiter to his room

The next morning Jun Yuan came out of the inn, as he was walking he narrowed his eyes feeling a familiar aura, under his mask his lips curled up with a smile, then he suppressed his strength

Not far from him a group of soldiers and disciples of a sect led by an elder and a Commander walking towards his place to stay, it was likely that they would have breakfast at the inn's restaurant

Sriinngg,, traangg,, klaanggg,,,,

The leader elder of the entourage managed to fend off one silent attack that led to him, his robe of pride and his forehead ribbon fluttering

His entourage immediately withdrew his weapons

" WHO, "Shouted the Commander with him

The eyes of the elder narrowed when he saw a person in black robes and wearing a face mask standing casually

" Whether the title of Young Elder is worthless that it must be escorted by many soldiers and students, or indeed the title is really useless "

The body of the young elder who was none other than Lin Zhi stiffened upon hearing the figure make a sound

" Y-you,, no way,,, "

" Remain, even he did not want to know his friend anymore "Jun Yuan again said

" Aiiihhh,,, my wife, that's not how "Lin Zhi immediately walked over

" Don't touch me," Jun Yuan brushed aside as Lin Zhi was about to hug him

Lin Zhi was certainly in shock

" Aiyaaa, don't sulk, you go without telling me, I should be angry "

" I don't care where Jiejie is, " Reply Jun Yuan

" Don't ask the lioness just yet, our business isn't finished" Lin Zhi protested

" What business "Reply Jun Yuan indifferently

" Haiisss, you're "Lin Zhi drawing Jun Yuan's hand forcefully

" Take off, ", said Jun Yuan but made no attempt to resist

" We have breakfast first let your brain work " Reply Lin Zhi

The commander and soldier were astonished at the behavior of the young Elders of the Northern Sword Sect while the disciples of the Northern Sword Sect only smiled as they shook their heads because they were used to seeing the behavior of the two,unlike the Imperial soldiers who even rubbed their eyes repeatedly