Clouds and Moon Shadow

Chapter 83 The Gears of Destiny

The atmosphere in the military camp gradually became tense. The warming weather also meant that the war was approaching. At this time, the soldiers on both sides would no longer delay their attack due to factors such as winter clothing. Therefore, the opportunity for both sides to prepare for battle and show their skills was getting closer and closer.

Watching the soldiers sweating profusely on the training ground, Gu Qingyue, standing at a distance, felt extremely unsettled.

In her previous life, she mostly fought alone, or with one or two partners, but she had never seen such a large-scale conflict and war involving thousands of people. Apart from curiosity, she also felt a little uneasy about the war that might come.

Thinking about his current identity, he became increasingly solemn.

"Qingyue, Commandant Mu is looking for you. Please follow me this way," Mu Nan's voice suddenly came from behind.

Since offering the Life-Separating Grass last time, which supposedly cured most of the poison in Mu Jinyan's body, Mu Nan has become even more respectful to her, making Gu Qingyue sometimes feel a little uncomfortable.

Given her age, she didn't want to appear mature or composed, nor could she find the man's respectful attitude towards her elders agreeable. Despite reminding him several times, he remained unchanged, so Gu Qingyue gave up in frustration.

"Let's go," Gu Qingyue turned around and followed Mu Nan to Mu Yun Chu's tent.

As soon as she entered, Gu Qingyue almost bumped into Mu Yun Chu, and immediately stopped in her tracks.

"Get ready, we're going to Nanyun Mountain," Mu Yun Chu said, then walked towards the training ground with her helmet in her hand.

Gu Qingyue was still a little dazed when Mu Nan patted her shoulder and said, "We'll meet at the training ground in half an hour. Get your medical kits ready." After saying that, he immediately turned around and ran towards the training ground.

After a moment of stunned silence, Gu Qingyue quickly realized that she had been dispatched from the camp to join the army, and excitement immediately ignited her emotions.

Even after she had packed everything and carried it on her back, and met up with Mu Yun Chu and the others at the edge of the training ground, she was still a little out of it and hadn't calmed down.

Since they were going up the mountain from the nearest spot, no one rode horses. Gu Qingyue estimated that there were about two hundred people traveling together, making for a rather impressive group.

Gu Qingyue followed Mu Yun Chu with her homemade backpack on her back. She glanced sideways and saw the man's handsome profile. Suddenly, she remembered the first time she met him.

She saved him, and he paid her, resolving her near-poverty.

Did the gears of fate begin to turn from that moment?

She never imagined that the two of them would meet again and again. Fate is truly a magical thing.

In particular, I was so captivated by that young man's handsome and spirited face back then that I couldn't help but feel a flutter in my heart when I looked at him again now.

The young man's noble demeanor and aloof aura made him impossible to ignore. Treating him as just an ordinary friend was a real burden; God's favor towards one's eyes is a burden indeed!

For example, right now, walking next to him, I'm unconsciously influenced and my emotions are stirred. I need to stay calm! Stay calm! Gu Qingyue!

Gu Qingyue cheered herself up, quickened her pace, and caught up with Mu Nan and a few soldiers who were scouting ahead. She needed to calm down.

Seeing the thin figure walking quickly in front of her, Mu Yun Chu's tense expression relaxed.

His senses were sharp. He tried to ignore the anxious gaze that had been fixed on him, but he just couldn't. Where did this young man get such a calm and sharp look from?

Although Mu Yun Chu didn't know why he was being affected uncontrollably, he tried to ignore it, but he could never get rid of the strange feeling in his heart.

Watching the boy walk away, he let out a long sigh of relief, shaking off the strange feeling, and immediately focused his attention on the lush jungle around him.

The sun was high in the sky, it was already noon, and almost everyone was drenched in sweat and looked exhausted from the journey.

"Everyone, find a place to rest," Mu Nan shouted loudly to the group behind him after seeing Mu Yun Chu's signal.

Following behind Mu Nan, Gu Qingyue quickly found a big tree, took off her backpack, and sat down.

As soon as she sat down, Mu Nan took out a dry biscuit from his bundle and handed it to her. Gu Qingyue smiled politely, said nothing, and took it.

After untying the water pouch from her waist, Gu Qingyue gulped down a few mouthfuls of water, took a bite of the dry biscuit that was hard to chew, and unconsciously turned her head to look at Mu Yun Chu, who was sitting on the ground not far away.

He was talking to Mu Nan with his head down. Although he had been marching for a whole morning, his expression was almost unchanged and he showed no signs of fatigue. This immediately reminded Gu Qingyue of a reclusive master with unparalleled martial arts skills.

Sigh, when will I be able to reach that level? His martial arts must be very high. Although I've witnessed it, he never used his full strength. I really don't know where his bottom line is. I'm envious!

Gu Qingyue's mind was in turmoil as she took a few bites of the dry biscuit. It was really tough and hard to describe.

She quickly picked up the water pouch and gulped down a few more mouthfuls.

Being a soldier in ancient times was incredibly tough. Just the fact that you have to eat such hard food every day is something that most people couldn't endure.

Looking down at the slightly swaying silver chain on the water pouch, Gu Qingyue thought of the benefactor she had never met, wondering if she would ever have the chance to repay his life-saving grace.

When Mu Yun Chu turned around, she saw Gu Qing Yue with her head down, carefully stroking the water pouch in her hand, so engrossed that she seemed to be lost in thought.

However, Mu Yun Chu suddenly stood up. That water bag... His heart was struck hard. It was his water bag!

The distinctive silver chain bore the insignia of his Dark Wolf Guard, which most people wouldn't notice.

How did Gu Qingyue obtain it?

"Report, Captain, we've found a river about a mile ahead!" Gu Qingyue had just taken a bite of a dry biscuit and was chewing her food with gusto when she suddenly heard a soldier report loudly.

Upon hearing this, everyone cheered, and their tired expressions immediately lessened.

"Squad Leader Zhao, lead your men to maintain perimeter security. Mu Nan, send someone to hunt some wild game," Mu Yun Chu said, snapping out of her reverie. She turned around, gave the order softly, and then headed towards the river.

"Yes, Captain Mu," the sergeant named Zhao Erxin picked up his spear and led a few men to disperse to the outer perimeter.

Gu Qingyue quickly got up and followed Mu Yunchu, moving forward rapidly.

"Sit down," Mu Yun Chu said, and once they reached the riverbank and found a relatively flat spot, she instructed several soldiers to set up a fire.

Watching Gu Qingyue caressing the water pouch and staring blankly at the dry biscuits with great difficulty, Mu Yun Chu seemed to have thought of a certain possibility and couldn't help but curl the corners of her lips.

He and this kid have quite a deep connection!

Seeing Gu Qingyue make her dislike so clear, her slightly awkward expression was rather cute.

He couldn't help but cough, looking amusedly at the dry biscuit in Gu Qingyue's hand.

Hearing the sound, Gu Qingyue turned her head and saw Mu Yun Chu's scrutinizing gaze. She realized that she had just worn her disdain for the dry biscuits on her face.

Gu Qingyue immediately put on a fawning smile, skipped over to sit down next to Mu Yun Chu, and asked, "Captain Mu, would you like to go hunting? I'm ready."

After saying that, he put on what he thought was a very simple and straightforward expression, waiting for the other party to agree.

To be honest, she didn't want to hunt anymore; she wanted to sneak into her spatial dimension to find some good food, as these dry biscuits were really hard to swallow.

"I've already sent someone, they'll be back soon, just wait a moment," Mu Yun Chu said with a slight smile, thinking that this kid still had the energy to go hunting after walking all morning, he was quite healthy for his age.

Gu Qingyue was a little disappointed, but the thought that she could eat barbecue while taking a break was not bad, so she put the search for other delicious food out of her mind.

Leaning against a tree, Gu Qingyue watched the soldiers carrying out their tasks in an orderly manner in the distance. She was a little curious. Were they all Mu Xiaoqi's personal guards?

His discipline was quite good; he followed orders without question and carried out tasks in an orderly manner, which surprised Gu Qingyue.

Mu Nan sat down next to Gu Qingyue and looked at her blankly, a little curious, "Hey, what are you thinking about?"

"Thinking that the captain has no weak soldiers under his command, they are all very good," Gu Qingyue said, giving an exaggerated thumbs up.