Chapter 374.2. Hand that Protects the Nation


    Ji Juechen leered at him, but did not make a move. He was a sword fanatic, not a fool.


    Nan Qiuqiu was the most anxious at the moment. She knew that her mother was imprisoned inside the city, but she could not enter it to save her. It would take a miracle to calm her down. Right now, she was like an ant on a frying pan. If not for Ye Guyis constion, she might actually have tried to fight her way inside.


    Xu Sanshi looked at Huo Yuhao, who was in deep thought, and said, Yuhao, you have a n, right?


    Huo Yuhao said, Theres no chance, so we have to make a chance. The Academy has already attacked, but the news has yet to reach this city. The Heavenly Soul Empire and the Star Luo Empire will respond ordingly. The pce will know of this as soon as possible. With the tense situation at the border, the Sun Moon Empire has a few choices. First, they can take the prisoners here to the frontline as hostages. Second, if they are cruel, theyll kill them straight away. Third, they can station more soldiers and soul engineer legions at the border.


    I feel that the first and third options are the most possible ones. After all, the Sun Moon Empires war preparations are not yet finished. If not, they would have already killed all the people they have imprisoned. We have to enter before news of the attack reaches here and find opportunities to strike. What we aim to do is not to rescue them, but to help them regain their fighting abilities. As long as were able to do so, well stand a much better chance.


    Xu Sanshi nodded and said, Right, but how can we get in?


    Huo Yuhao smiled slightly and said, Let me think. If we cant even enter the gate, we would have wasted all our Ultimate Soldier training, right? You lot follow the trade delegation into the city, and Ill strike when they start searching you. At that time, the soldiers can only respond in one way, and that will be to stop the search and close the gates. Then, you guys can


    As he spoke, Huo Yuhao muttered a few quiet words into everyones ears. They all nodded in agreement.


    If our n fails or were exposed, itll all depend on you to save the day, second senior brother, Huo Yuhao said to He Caitou.


    Okay, thats fine with me. However, how do you n to enter the city, little junior brother? He Caitou inquired.


    A light shone in Huo Yuhaos eyes as he replied, Dont worry, I have my ways. Ill go first. Be careful, everyone.


    With that, he turned to leave. Mingling with the trade delegation, he disappeared without a trace.


    The others also intermingled with the trade delegation and sauntered slowly toward the city gate as they prepared for inspection.


    Right now, everyone from the Tang Sect was in disguise. For example, He Caitou now had hair on his head, Xu Sanshi had a scar on his face, and Ye Guyi and Nan Qiuqiu were disguised as vigers, a far cry from their usual beautiful selves.


    The line moved forward slowly. It was almost noon at this point, and many in the queue were consuming their rations. Under Huo Yuhaos instructions, those from the Tang Sect were in no rush. They followed the others patiently.


    At this moment, a group of soldiers on horseback dashed toward them from afar. Sand and dust flew into the air, and the traders who were in the queue had no choice but to dodge them. It was a chaotic scene.


    Xu Sanshi and He Caitou exchanged a look. The two of them had the same thought.Maybe news from the border has finally reached them? However, what will its impact be? This depends on the amount of pressure Elder Xuan is exerting at the border.


    After another two hours, it was finally the Tang Sects turn. Among the six of them, Ye Guyi and Nan Qiuqiu stood at the front.


    At this moment, the two women were dressed as if they hade from the countryside. Nan Qiuqius dress was gray and very in. Her clear face was dotted with freckles, and she looked very pitiable and moving. Ye Guyi was slightly taller than her, but Huo Yuhao made her look pitiful too. The two women walked side-by-side. Their simple, rural-looking outfits and their pitiful demeanorplemented their overall look.


    The two of you,e over here, said a soldier who was stationed outside the gates, waving at them.


    Nan Qiuqiu and Ye Guyi each had a basket. When they heard his words, they walked over immediately. At that moment, the two of them could not help but feel nervous. The soldiers were nothing, but there were so many surveince soul tools around them, and two soul engineer legions outside the city. This was too much of a threat to them!


    Nan Qiuqiu swore in her heart, Where is that bastard Huo Yuhao? Its almost our turn!


    There was a huge soul power detector at the gate. With just one scan, it would detect the presence and fluctuations of ones soul power.


    Brother, will this hurt us? Nan Qiuqiu asked the soldier timidly.


    The gate was manned by a small team of twenty soldiers. They were split into two shifts, and the team leader was the one who spoke to Nan Qiuqiu and Ye Guyi. He was armored, and a longsword dangled by his side. He looked cool and impressive, but he was ultimately still a hot-headed young man. At his age, he was naturally hormonally-charged. When he saw the pretty Nan Qiuqiu, his hard expression softened visibly.


    Its fine. Youll just be scanned by the soul power detector. It wont hurt you at all. Just maintain this position, go on!


    Thank you so much, brother! Youre so handsome, said Nan Qiuqiu. She said thest bit softly as she turned to look at him, batting her eyshes.


    The small team leaders heart skipped a beat as he asked, Where are you from, sister? Youre pretty too.


    Nan Qiuqiu said shyly, Im from Radiant City. I live in its outskirts. Normally, Ill help my family in the fields and with the chores. I dont remember Sunrise Citys security being so tight. What happened?


    The small team leader looked at Nan Qiuqiu staring at him in pure admiration, and could not help but feel pleased with himself as he said, There were some incidents in the city, so things are a lot more troublesome right now. Its fine. Ill order my men to move faster. You can go in as a group.


    Wow brother, youre an official? No wonder you look so special, Ye Guyi interjected from the side.


    The small team leader smiled and said, Im just a low-ranked one. Go, go, are the two of you sisters?


    Nan Qiuqiu nodded and said, Thats right! Shes my cousin. Therere six of us, as we wouldnt dare to travel by ourselves! Those three over there are my uncles, and thats my aunt. As she spoke, she pointed at Xu Sanshi, He Caitou, Ji Juechen, and Jing Ziyan.


    There are six of you, right? Go and get checked together. Ill tell them to be faster. Were all trying to make a living. No one has it easy, said the small team leader. Evidently, he was giddy from Nan Qiuqiu and Ye Guyis praises and admiration. Instantly, he became much more magnanimous.


    Nan Qiuqius beautiful eyes shone and she said, Brother, youre so nice. Are are you married? When she said thest bit, it was barely louder than a whisper. However, the team leader heard it.


    Married? Im a poor soldier. Who would want me? the team leader chuckled.


    Nan Qiuqiu said in a rush, Dont say that! Brother, you are so manly! How can someone not like you? I shant talk anymore, as Im in a rush. Here, take this As she spoke, she took out a coarse piece of paper and a pencil from her basket. She wrote a few, messy words on it before handing it over to the team leader.


    Faced with Nan Qiuqius watery gaze, the team leaders heart beat even faster. He took the paper from her. There was an address on it.


    Sister, you are


    Nan Qiuqiu blushed as she said softly, Moron. With that, she walked elegantly over to the soul power detector.


    The small team leader felt his throat tighten as he swallowed to himself. Many different expressions flitted across his face. No matter how dumb he was, he understood exactly what was going on at that moment. He could not wait for his shift to end so that he could bring Nan Qiuqiu and the rest of them straight into Sunrise City.


    Xu Sanshi, He Caitou, Ji Juechen, and Jing Ziyan followed the two women as they walked toward the soul power detector.


    Nan Qiuqiu only did so after she received instructions from afar via Huo Yuhaos spiritual power. If not, she would have exchanged a few more words with the team leader.


    Just when Nan Qiuqiu was five meters away from the soul power detector, a series of explosions could be heard in the distance.


    This caught the attention of both the trade delegations and the soldiers. Every single one of them looked in the direction of the sounds.


    In the nearby ins, one could see huge swathes of light shing. The light shone in the shrubs and forests. No one could see what was causing it, but it made a huge ruckus.


    The small team leader, who was previously infatuated with Nan Qiuqiu, stood dazed for a few moments before he snapped to attention and shouted, Quick,e in! Close the gates! Theres an attack!


    As he said that, he raced toward the gates.


    Brother, brother, whats going on? Im so scared, Nan Qiuqiu said faintly. At this moment, both Ye Guyi and she were trembling non-stop.


    Its no big deal. Quick, enter the city with me. We have to close the gate soon. I dont know whats going on, the said team leader without thinking. As he spoke, he gestured to his subordinates to bring the soul power detector into the city.


    A joyous look shed in Nan Qiuqius eyes. The six from the Tang Sect rushed into the city with the soldiers.


    When the gates closed, Xu Sanshi, He Caitou, Ji Juechen, and Jing Ziyan quickly slipped away into the city. Nan Qiuqiu and Ye Guyi, however, were in no rush to leave.