Changsheng: My qualifications improve a little every day

In the village square, the villagers gathered around.

An elderly villager looked at Fang Yue, his eyes full of emotion: "Fang Yue, it's great that you can come back. Things have been uneasy outside these past few years, and everyone is worried about you."

Fang Yue clasped his fists and bowed: "Thank you all uncles and aunts for your concern. We have also experienced many setbacks outside. Now that we see the village like this, we want to help it recover together."

Father Fang also said: "Yes, our family is back this time and we don't plan to leave again."

Next, Mr. Fang and Mrs. Chen reminisced with old acquaintances in the village.

Fang Yue drove the carriage back home. Along the way, he looked at the village roads that were familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar, feeling a lot of emotions in his heart.

The carefree childhood days he spent here seemed like yesterday, but now that the village was suffering from disaster, he was full of determination to protect it.

When he got home, he parked the carriage and began to unload his luggage.

Each of the items they brought out from home and brought back carried the hardships and warmth they had experienced along the way.

He carefully took the dolls his mother had made, with the image of her sewing them by candlelight in his mind, and gently placed them on the table inside the house.

Then he began to organize other items, placing dry food and water in the kitchen, hanging the short blade in a prominent place on the wall, and unfolding the map in the study, carefully studying the surrounding terrain to see if there was any place where he could further strengthen the village's defense.

In the village square, Fang's father and Chen's mother were reminiscing with old acquaintances.

Everyone talked about their experiences over the years, sometimes laughing, sometimes sighing.

"I still remember when Fang Yue was a child, he looked so chubby and often ran around the village, causing chaos." An uncle recalled with a smile.

"Yes, time flies. Now they have become the pillars that can protect our village." Another aunt said with emotion.

Mother Chen had tears in her eyes: "It was not easy to get out here. If it weren't for Zhu'er, we don't know if we could come back alive."

Father Fang also nodded and said: "This child has suffered a lot along the way, but he has also grown a lot."

As everyone listened to their story, they were filled with admiration for the Fangyue family.

Just then, a young villager came running over, panting and saying, "Uncle Fang, Auntie, Brother Fang Yue asked me to come and call you home. He has already cleaned up the house."

Father Fang and Mother Chen said goodbye to everyone and went home.

"I really hope I can live like this forever! I wonder where the eldest brother's family is?" Father Fang sighed.

I was in such a hurry to come back this time that I just sent a letter to the eldest brother's family.

So, until now, no one knows how the eldest brother’s family is doing.

Father Fang sighed as he walked, with a hint of worry in his eyes.

After hearing this, Chen's mother patted his arm gently and said, "Don't worry too much. The eldest brother's family is blessed by heaven. Maybe they are in a safe place now."

After returning home, the warmth of the home temporarily dispelled the gloom in Fang's father's heart.

The family sat around the table, the atmosphere was a little solemn.

The family sat around the table, the atmosphere was a little solemn. "Dad, don't worry, I'll go out and look for my eldest brother and the others in a few days,"

Fang Yue looked at Fang's father and said, "We can't just sit there and wait. We need to know if they are safe."

Father Fang's eyes flashed with relief, but he was still a little hesitant: "Zi'er, it's good that you have this intention. But I think that person needs you more, you should go to the Imperial City first."

"But."

"It's okay. Just go ahead and don't delay your work for us! Zhu Linlang is still waiting for you. She needs you more than we do!"

Fang Yue's eyes widened, his face full of astonishment: "Dad, what did you say? Zhu Linlang? She and I are just ordinary friends."

"Okay, okay, it's time to eat. If you two have anything to say, wait until after dinner."

At this time, Chen's mother interrupted the conversation between the father and son, got up and walked towards the kitchen.

After a while, the aroma of food came from the kitchen and filled the whole house.

Father Fang glanced at Fang Yue, said nothing more, and walked towards the dining table silently.

The atmosphere at the dinner table was a bit depressing.

Fang Yue ate his meal absentmindedly, still thinking about his father's words and Zhu Linlang's affairs.

Mother Chen picked up a piece of meat for Fang Yue and said softly, "Zi'er, eat well first and don't think too much."

A month later, Fang Yue decided to follow his father's advice and go to the imperial city.

Early that morning, Fang Yue packed his bag and stood at the entrance of the village to say goodbye to his parents. Fang's father patted his shoulder, his eyes full of hope and reluctance: "Zhi'er, be careful when you go to the imperial city. I believe you can achieve something and come back soon."

Mother Chen held Fang Yue's hand, tears in her eyes, and said, "Son, you must be safe. If you see your eldest brother and his family, bring them back."

Fang Yue nodded, suppressing the sadness of separation in his heart: "Dad, Mom, take care of yourselves. I will definitely complete my mission and find my brother and the others." After saying that, he turned around and set off on the road to the imperial city.

Along the way, Fang Yue slept in the open air, avoided areas where demons frequently appeared, and took detours through some small towns and villages.

After months of trekking, Fang Yue looked a little tired, but his eyes became more determined.

His clothes were covered in dust and his shoes were worn in several places, but his steps were still firm and powerful.

Every small town and village along the way has its own story of suffering.

The powerful and wealthy were rampant, houses collapsed, and the common people could only barely survive in the ruins; in some places, people were harassed by bandits and lived in fear.

These scenes deeply hurt Fang Yue's heart. Every time he witnessed the suffering of the people, his belief in fighting against the demons and restoring peace became stronger.

He would stop in the small towns he passed by and share his limited dry food with hungry children. He would also help the villagers repair some simple defense facilities and teach them how to avoid danger.

In a village that had been looted by bandits, Fang Yue met an old man.

The old man held his hand tightly, his eyes full of gratitude: "Thank you, young man. There are not many good people like you in this world. Where are you going?"

Fang Yue replied that he wanted to go to the imperial city to fight against the demons.

After hearing this, the old man took out a worn amulet from his arms and handed it to Fang Yue:

"This is an heirloom from my family. It is said to bring safety. Take it with you. I hope you have a safe journey and drive away those demons for us."

Fang Yue couldn't refuse and accepted the amulet. He knew that this was the people's expectation of him and also a heavy responsibility.

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At the same time, on the northern border of the Wei Dynasty, the demon army and the human army confronted each other.

The demon army was overwhelming, with all kinds of demons in different shapes and forms. There were flying demons with huge wings hovering in the air. They had sharp eyes, overlooking the human army below, and made sharp cries from time to time;

There are giant monsters as big as mountains, whose every step on the ground can cause a tremor, and they exude a terrifying aura;
There are also some monsters that are good at hiding, moving in the shadows, waiting for the right time to launch a surprise attack.

On the human side, the Wei army was on high alert. The soldiers were wearing heavy armor, holding spears and shields, and staring at the enemy ahead with firm eyes.

Behind them is their homeland, and they cannot afford to retreat in the slightest.

In front of the army were several human masters, some of whom were long-established martial arts heroes, holding precious swords, with sword energy faintly surging in their scabbards;

Neither side acted rashly, and the battlefield was filled with an extremely tense atmosphere, as if the air had solidified.

The wind whistled past, blowing up the dust on the ground and hitting the soldiers in the faces, but no one moved at all.

"General Chen, if our Wei army attacks now, can we break through the demon tribe's camp?"

In the Wei army camp, Empress Zhu Linlang was wearing armor, looking heroic but unable to hide the solemnity in her eyes.

She looked at General Chen beside her, waiting for his answer.

General Chen frowned, looking at the formation of the demon army in the distance, and said slowly: "Your Majesty, the demons are coming with great force this time, and their troops are deployed tightly.

The flying monsters can attack from above, the giant monsters can attack our defenses head-on, and the hidden monsters are even harder to defend against. If our army attacks rashly, we may get into a tough fight and suffer heavy losses."

Zhu Linlang nodded slightly. She also understood the difficulty of the current situation.

"Then according to your opinion, how should we break the impasse? Should we continue to wait for the opportunity, or do we have other strategies?"

General Chen pondered for a moment, pointed at the map and said, “Your Majesty, you see, this and this are the flanks of the demon army, and the terrain is more complicated.

We can send out two elite teams to launch a feint attack from the flank to attract the attention of the demon tribe.

At the same time, send another team of experts to go around the rear of the demon tribe, find their food and supplies, and burn them.

When the demon tribe is in chaos, our army can launch a frontal charge and there may be a chance of victory."

Zhu Linlang looked at the map with a twinkling eye. "Although this plan is brilliant, it is extremely difficult to execute. The two flanking feint attack teams and the flanking team will face great danger. If they are not careful, the whole army will be wiped out."

At this moment, a spy came to report: "Your Majesty, General, our spies have discovered abnormal energy fluctuations behind the demon tribe. It seems that a mysterious force is gathering. The specific situation is still unclear."

Zhu Linlang and General Chen looked at each other, and both saw worry in each other's eyes. "It seems that the demon tribe has another trick up their sleeve. We must act quickly." Zhu Linlang said.

On the other side of the imperial city, Fang Yue finally arrived. He went straight to the palace and reported to Zhu Linlang.

When he entered the palace, he saw that Zhu Linlang was not there. After asking, he learned that she had gone to the northern border.

Fang Yue didn't hesitate at all. He turned around and headed towards the northern border.

He knew very well that the situation on the border was critical and that no moment could be wasted.

Along the way, he rode non-stop and met some stragglers who were also heading to the border for support, and he joined them in traveling together.

When these people heard that Fang Yue was going to help fight against the demon clan, they were full of admiration for him.

During the journey, Fang Yue told them about what he had seen and heard along the way, as well as some of his thoughts on fighting against the demons.

Everyone nodded, feeling that they had benefited a lot.

On the border of Da Chu, the situation was getting worse.

The attacks of the demon clan were like waves, one after another, and the defense line of Da Chu was already shaky.

Even though the disciples of the major sects tried their best, casualties continued to increase. The remaining disciples had fatigue and blood on their faces, but they still stood firm on the defense line with determined eyes.

The soldiers were covered in wounds, and many of them could only stand by leaning on their spears, but there was no sign of retreat in their eyes.

The generals of the Great Chu were extremely anxious and they gathered together to discuss countermeasures.

A general said solemnly: "We can't go on like this, we must change our tactics.

The demon tribe's offensive is too fierce at the moment, we can pretend to retreat, lure them deeper, and then give them a heavy blow at the place where we set up an ambush in advance."

Another general frowned and retorted: "Although this plan may inflict heavy damage on the demon tribe, the risk is too great. If the demon tribe sees through our feigned retreat, our defense line will collapse in an instant, and the consequences will be disastrous."

Just as everyone was arguing, an experienced old general spoke up:

"We can first send a small force to conduct a tentative attack to find out the attack patterns and weaknesses of the demon tribe, and then make a decision. At the same time, we can send reinforcements of supplies and troops to the rear."

Everyone thought this plan was relatively safe, so they began to act.

Small groups of troops quickly gathered and set out. They rushed towards the demon camp like sharp arrows, engaged in a fierce battle with the demons, and then quickly withdrew.

Through this test, they discovered that the demons would have defense loopholes during the brief pause after each attack.

On the northern border of the Wei Dynasty, Zhu Linlang and General Chen decided to send out more spies to further investigate the details of the abnormal energy fluctuations in the rear of the demon clan.

At the same time, they began to select personnel to carry out flanking feints and rear raids.

These selected soldiers and masters all had determined expressions. They knew that this mission was a life-threatening one, but they had no hesitation for the sake of their country.

"Your Majesty, this mission is difficult and dangerous. If we encounter any accidents, please take care of yourself and lead the people of Wei to overcome this disaster." A human master clasped his fists and said to Zhu Linlang.

Zhu Linlang's eyes were firm: "You are all heroes of our Great Wei. I am waiting for your triumphant return. If there is any danger, do not fight to the death and make sure to protect yourself."

On the border of the Great Wei Dynasty, the soldiers and masters selected to carry out the mission began to make final preparations.

They carefully checked weapons and equipment, sharpened swords, and adjusted bows and crossbows to ensure that each weapon could exert its maximum power at the critical moment.

The captain of the team responsible for the flank feint attack was an experienced veteran. He explained the key points of the action in detail to his team members:
"Our mission is to attract the attention of the demon tribe. Once we engage in battle, we must be flexible and not linger in the fight.

Use the terrain to deal with the demon tribe and try to draw their forces to our side, but be sure to pay attention to your own safety and preserve your strength."

The team members nodded one after another, their eyes revealing tension and determination.

One of the experts in the raid who was good at stealth said, "We must be extremely careful on this trip, hiding our whereabouts is the key.

When approaching the rear of the demon tribe, do not act rashly. Observe the surrounding situation carefully, especially those places where danger may be hidden.

After finding the food and supplies, we must complete the mission and evacuate as quickly as possible. "The others also knew the danger of this operation and silently tightened their weapons. (End of this chapter)