Chapter 321 An Ambassador from Spider Shrine

Over a year had passed since Wu Beichen and the others went back to the border area.

Those military men did not mention their experience in the military cemetery to anyone else. They helped Granny Cai and her granddaughter settle down in Longcheng Pass. The two led a peaceful life since then.

Because of the illustrations on the mental cultivation method of Heaven Sword Thirty-six Styles Li Mu gifted them, those military mens strength grew rapidly during the past half a year.

In particular, Wu Beichen was the one who progressed fastest.

He was very talented in sword skills. By then, he had basically digested the Heaven Sword Thirty-six Styles, and his cultivation advanced at a high speed. In several fierce battles at the borders, he made great contributions and turned the tide. Now, he was already the general in charge of the security of the east gate of Longcheng Pass, which was an official position four ranks higher than before.

As to the other frontier soldiers, except for one who had died on the battlefield, they all got promoted and became the new prominent in the army.

It could be said that what happened to them at the military cemetery in Changan changed their lives.

Hence, those frontier soldiers held Li Mu with great respect and gratitude.

Plus, lately, the news about Li Mu killed the second prince, overtook Huang Shengyi the Fire Devil, and was granted as Lord Taibai by the imperial court had spread across the world. Upon hearing the news, Wu Beichen and the other frontier soldiers were all gripped by an upsurge of emotion. They never knew they could get mixed up with such an extraordinary figure on their way to mourn for their deceased comrade-in-arms.

He is a Sage-to-be!

For most of the martial arts practitioners, that title was so out of their league that they would feel dizzy whenever they thought of it.

Those frontier soldiers had kept their encounter with the Sage-to-be deep in their hearts as the most thrilling memory they had in their life and did not disclose it to anyone else.

But to their surprise, today in Longcheng Pass he came across Li Mu again.

Wu Beichen was overwhelmed.

After a brief conversation, he led Li Mu to the doorsteps of the little house in Longcheng Pass where Granny Cai and her granddaughter dwelled.

Caicai, Caicai, come here and see who it is with me! Wu Beichen called as he pushed the door open and went in.

Granny Cai, who was doing laundry in the yard, already distinguished who had come in by the voice. Wringing wet clothes, she said beamingly, Beichen, how come you visit me at this hour? Caicai has gone to Iron Sword Club to learn sword skills. Ah? This gentleman is Uh! Its His Honor Li! You

Only when she looked up did she capture Li Mu who was standing next to Wu Beichen. She straightened up with excitement at once.

Hi, Granny Cai! Li Mu greeted her with a smile.

Granny Cai was high-spirited, and she looked much healthier than before.

Your Honor Li, what brought you here? Granny Cai asked joyfully. The man who saved her life just visited her again. If it were not for Li Mu, she and Caicai would probably have died at the gate of the military cemetery on that day.

Im just passing through Longcheng Pass to attend some business and bumped into Brother Wu on the street. Then, he brought me here to visit you and Caicai. Li Mu said. Based on your hale appearance, I assume you are doing well at the border area, arent you?

Very well! Were doing very well. Granny Cai answered. She felt elated at having a happy reunion with her savior. Granny Cai hospitably led Li Mu to his seat and quickly offered him some light refreshments, which were all unique local food mainly made of lamb. Since Longcheng Pass was sitting right beside the vast pasture, stock farming was relatively well-developed.

Shortly, the rest of the frontier soldiers also bustled over one after another when they got the message from Wu Beichen. Upon seeing Li Mu, they all saluted him reverently.

Brother Madcap

Caicai hurried back as well.

The little girl was wearing a suit of swordswoman uniform wrapped in a sheep fur-lined jacket and holding an iron sword in a hand. Although she had not reached the yard, her sweet voice already fluttered in the house. Then, she raced in from outside, her cheek florid. The moment she saw Li Mu, she threw herself into his arms, her heart pounding violently.

When a soldier came to her in the middle of her practice in the Iron Sword Club and told her an honored guest had arrived at her house and she should hurry back right off, she was quite perplexed, for she had no family-like friends other than those frontier soldiers.

But on her way back, she caught sight of Wu Beichen who was purchasing alcohol and groceries by the street. She inquired him about the guest and learned that the new arrival turned out to be Li Mu. With that news in mind, the little girl dashed down the road as joy blossomed into ecstasy until she finally reached the yard breathlessly.

Li Mu gently pinched Caicais cheeks and said, Well, youre taller and prettier now. Perhaps stronger, too

Although the climate in the border area was certainly much worse than that in Changan, Caicai still grew up healthily thanks to a good supply of meat. She was taller than half a year ago by a heads length. Her cheeks were plumper, and her body had started to go through the changes of puberty, slowly rendering her a slender and beautiful girl radiating with youth and vigor.

Moreover, the girl seemed to be more extrovert than before.

With the groceries Wu Beichen bought, Granny Cai soon prepared a copious hot meal.

Even though Li Mu had had many snacks on the street food stalls, his mouth still watered despite himself the moment the good smell of all the dishes slipped into his nostrils. Given that he had to wait for Qiu Yin and could not leave Longcheng Pass within the day anyway, he settled himself at the table and helped himself to every dish.

Brother Madcap, will you stay in Longcheng Pass a little longer? Caicai asked, her pitch-black eyes blinking expectantly.

Li Much propped a hand against his forehead.

Can you stop calling me Madcap?

Thats just a Buddhist name I made up. Well, I did dig up a huge pit for myself.

I should have taken off today. But a friend of mine hasnt arrived here yet, so Im going to wait here for him until tomorrow.

The gleam in Caicais eyes suddenly dimmed.

Okay, She mumbled as she lowered her head and started poking the food in her bowl.

It was obvious what the little girl was thinking.

For her, aside from Granny Cai, Li Mu was perhaps her dearest person in the world. He was even more important than Wu Beichen and the other frontier soldiers to her in that his remarks and demeanor had influenced her a lot. What Li Mu had said and done had surely left deep marks in her heart.

These days, every time Wu Beichen and the other frontier soldiers gathered together at Granny Cais and talked about Li Mus legendary combat record which staggered the Western Qin Empire, the little girl always listened intently by the said, begged them to tell the stories over and over again, and posed a ton of questions.

Li Mu ruffled the little girls hair and said, If you find the border area doesnt suit you, feel free to go back to Changan. Now, the entire Taibai County is my territory

The border area was plagued by battles after all.

Further, the Western Qin Empire was already swaying in the midst of a raging storm.

Now that the internal disturbance had occurred, would foreign aggression be far away?

Li Mu was afraid that as the news about Lord Zhenxis rebellion bandied about, the Northern Song and the vast pasture would take some action. In a short time, the battles in the border area would escalate to more horrifying wars.

Wu Beichen and the others nodded in agreement.

As soldiers, they naturally had sensed that the situation in the border area was getting steadily tense.

But Caicai resolutely announced, This is the place where my father fought the enemies. Ill stay here, work