Pouring out a smooth, brown pill, Yu Zhao swallowed it without hesitation.

The moment the pill touched his tongue, it melted into warm energy and went down his throat.

Just when Yu Zhao felt the pain had completely disappeared, he suddenly clutched his chest. Frowning in pain, he bent down and coughed out a mouthful of black blood.

"Cough!"

When the black blood came into contact with the stone floor, it made a sizzling sound.

Yu Zhao looked at the corroded stone, then took out a handkerchief to wipe the blood from his lips. He then took a deep breath of fresh air.

For the first time since he was poisoned by the Great Empress, Yu Zhao felt no pain at all. Letting out a sigh of relief, he looked at the Feng Army’s camp in the distance.

He stared for a long time before finally parting his lips and whispering, "Thank you, Younger Brother."

As his soft voice was carried away by the wind, Yu Zhao’s cold gaze slowly softened. After years of living in darkness, he felt that today’s sky looked exceptionally beautiful.

In the afternoon, the generals and vice-generals all gathered in the commander’s tent.

Sitting around the long table, Feng Xiyan looked at his generals and vice-generals.

Looking at their calm eyes filled with expectation, Feng Xiyan calmly said, "Now that we have conquered the Yu Empire, it’s time to return to Xiqiang City."

Turning to Wu Ruizhan, he said, "General Wu, this general will give you fifty thousand soldiers. You will stay here and make arrangements for the common people and clean up the hidden supporters of the Yu Empire."

Wu Ruizhan clasped his fists and replied, "Yes, Great General." 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Knowing that Feng Xiyan wouldn’t stay here, Tuluo Cheng asked, "Great General, are you planning to build another imperial capital city on the western border?"

Feng Xiyan nodded. "Although we call it the western border, Xiqiang City is actually located near the center of the Central Continent. Since our goal is to conquer the entire Central Continent, we must create a new imperial capital city at the center of the land."

Tuluo Cheng listened to his explanation and asked further, "Then when do you plan to attack the other empires?"

Feng Xiyan thought for a moment, then replied, "After we settle the common people and replenish our supplies and energy."

Hearing this answer, Tuluo Cheng stopped asking questions.

Seeing that he had no more questions, Feng Xiyan turned to the others and announced, "Pack up. We will depart for Xiqiang City tomorrow morning."

Standing up, everyone clasped their fists and responded in unison, "This subordinate accepts the orders."

Looking at Feng Xiyan’s tired face, they tactfully left the tent one after another.

While Feng Xiyan was resting, Bai Hanyun went to replenish supplies for Wu Ruizhan and his team. At the same time, the Feng Army’s soldiers were busy dismantling the tents and packing up their belongings.

Living near the temporary camp, the common people looked at them with hope and anxiety, but none dared to approach the soldiers.

After a good night’s rest, Feng Xiyan sat inside a horse carriage with Bai Hanyun.

Sitting on top of his warhorse, Zhan Qi waved at Wu Ruizhan and his wife and said, "General Wu, Madam, we will be waiting for you two in Xiqiang City. Take care."

Wu Ruizhan clasped his fists and replied, "General Zhan, this general will leave the Great General’s safety to you. See you next time."

Madam Wu curtsied, then added, "Have a safe trip, General Zhan."

After bidding them goodbye, Zhan Qi turned, and his smile disappeared. He looked forward, raised his hand, and ordered, "Move out!"

Following his order, the army marched forward.

Standing outside the destroyed city wall, the common people knelt down and said in unison, "Respectfully sending off the Great General Feng!"

As their voices, tinged with gratitude and sincerity, echoed through the surroundings, the Feng Army slowly disappeared into the distance.

Time passed in the blink of an eye as they made their way back to Xiqiang City.

By the time Bai Hanyun finally saw the towering city wall in the distance, almost half a month had passed.

She let out a sigh of relief and said, "After traveling for days, we finally went back home."

Sitting beside her, Feng Xiyan looked up from the military book he was reading.

"Home..." Feng Xiyan softly muttered, then smiled. "Mhm, it’s good to be home."

Bai Hanyun lowered the window curtain, then looked at him.

Seeing his rosy complexion and healthy body, she grinned and said, "I really miss our family’s chef’s cooking. I wonder how the Bai Feng Store is now."

She pondered for a few seconds, then smiled and added, "With Master He taking care of the stores, there should be no problem."

Feng Xiyan listened patiently to Bai Hanyun’s words and thought, ’This kind of mundane day is really good.’

Just when Bai Hanyun was planning to visit the Bai Feng Store, a soldier approached the horse carriage and said, "Great General, we have arrived outside Xiqiang City. General Zhan is asking whether you want to go back directly to the barracks or return to the Great General’s Mansion first."

Hearing this, Feng Xiyan looked at Bai Hanyun and asked, "Yun’er, what do you think?"

"The military matters are more important. Just do what you need to do. I can go back to the mansion alone," Bai Hanyun replied with a smile.

"Alright." Getting her answer, Feng Xiyan lifted up the window’s curtain and ordered, "Return to the barracks."

"Yes, Great General." After receiving Feng Xiyan’s answer, the soldier went to relay it to Zhan Qi.

While they were approaching the city, the soldiers guarding the city wall had already noticed them.

Looking at the Feng Army’s flag fluttering in the wind, the captain’s eyes, who was guarding the wall, suddenly lit up.

Pointing at a soldier nearby, he ordered, "Quick! Go and inform the generals that the Great General has returned!"

"Yes, Captain!" The soldier responded, then rushed away excitedly.