Chapter [B4] 20 — Renewed Hope
Lord Zhou’s carriage moved through the fourth peak, carrying an entourage behind him, and what he saw made his chest tighten. They had arrived at a war camp, men and women, cultivators and mortals alike were wounded and injured and there was a general sense of loss in that air that he couldn’t shake.
Were things truly that bad? He quietly thanked the heavens in his heart for having sent Lu Jie to the Seventh Peak. Without that boy… his home could’ve been facing this as well, or worse.
Lord Zhou glanced to the side outside the window at one of his aides riding a horse by his carriage. “Tell the healers and alchemists to go help with the injured.”
“My lord- but the supplies are for our men. If we use them up—”
“These men are also ours today. If they fall, the empire falls. Give them the order,” Lord Zhou said.
The man bowed his head, and then went behind to give the order. Lord Zhou himself continued further as he continued to watch. The effect of his orders were immediate as the healers quickly began to head out and help out. They carried healing pills and balms in spades, far more than any other place could even afford, as they began to quickly take a look at those with injuries and in need of the most immediate help. Rather quickly, a sense of energy began to be restored, which was further amplified as the news of their arrival and what they brought began to spread.
Soon, the men were cheering as his carriage passed, the news spreading like a wildfire through the disheartened men, and Lord Zhou couldn’t help but smile. It did not take much to reignite the fire in these men. Just a spark of hope could be enough.
But he knew that the battles in front of them were not going to be that simple. He leaned back in his carriage and awaited to arrive to meet the Lord of the Fourth Peak.
His carriage continued through the camp, before stopping in front of a large tent. Lord Zhou stepped and found the lord of the fourth peak standing outside, waiting for him.