novelaction Chapter 298: Resting after being injured
Chapter 298: Resting after being injured
On the vast seashore of Xiqi Kingdom, the sea breeze, carrying a faint salty smell, blew freely, ruffling people's hair and clothes.
Shen Shaodong, Zhao Lin and other companions were treating the wounds in a hurried but orderly manner, taking good care of their injured comrades.
Some team members walked quickly but steadily, skillfully setting up tents one after another, building this temporary shelter for everyone, hoping to get a moment of rest on this seaside;
On the other side, a blazing bonfire has been lit, with smoke rising like dancing elves. The people in charge of cooking are busy shuttling in front of the stove, carefully preparing food, trying to use the steaming heat to dispel the damp, cold and fatigue of the seaside night, and to comfort everyone's tired bodies and minds.
This time they disguised themselves as an ordinary caravan and arrived in Xiqi quietly.
In order to conceal his whereabouts as much as possible and not attract the attention of others, he deliberately chose this remote and sparsely populated seaside town as his base.
No one had expected that pirates would quietly land on this seemingly peaceful night.
Their tents were scattered in an orderly manner not far from the seashore. Under the cover of night, a secret guard on patrol, with eyes as sharp as a night owl, could see from afar the slowly approaching ship and the group of strange-looking, ferocious-looking people on board.
The secret guard did not dare to delay for a moment and immediately reported the emergency to Shen Shaodong.
Shen Shaodong's face was as solemn as lead, and his deep eyes flickered with thought. After a moment of contemplation, he lowered his voice and ordered calmly, "Don't act rashly for now. Observe the situation closely first."
Everyone quickly hid in the dark, like lurking cheetahs, quietly watching the pirates' every move.
The pirates were holding sharp blades and shouting incoherently. Their excited and distorted expressions seemed to be announcing their evil deeds. They excitedly set foot on this strange land, with greed and cruelty flashing in their eyes, as if a group of hungry wolves saw a fat lamb.
Shen Shaodong had previously taken the magical "Bone Purification Pill", so his hearing was extraordinary. Even though the pirates' words were unclear, he could still hear them from afar and understand that they were speaking the foreign language he had learned in his previous life.
It turned out that these people accidentally discovered this unfamiliar land while sailing on the vast ocean. They were blinded by greed and had evil intentions. They wanted to rob property, burn, kill and loot to satisfy their selfish desires.
Shen Shaodong knew the situation was critical and urgent. Like a general receiving a command in a time of crisis, he quickly informed everyone of the men's intentions. With a look as firm as a rock, he said in a resounding voice, "These people are overseas bandits. They came here to kill and rob. We must not let them succeed!"
As a brave soldier guarding the country's borders in his previous life, Shen Shaodong's passion and sense of justice were instantly ignited.
At this moment, he did not hesitate. Holding the long sword tightly in his hand, he rushed out first like a black lightning. He fought fiercely with the pirates with a nimble posture. The flashing sword shadow showed his bravery and fearlessness.
Seeing this, the courage within the crowd was aroused, and they took up their weapons, shouting and joining the battle. For a moment, the shadows of swords crisscrossed the dark seashore, and the clash of weapons and shouts of killing intertwined like a fierce and tragic war song, shattering the tranquility of the night.
It was unknown how long it took, but the officers and soldiers of Xiqi finally rushed over in response to an urgent report from a villager and joined the battle to encircle and suppress the pirates.
With the concerted efforts of both sides, the pirates were gradually defeated and wiped out one by one, like fallen leaves swept away by the autumn wind.
After the war subsided, the leading officer was filled with admiration and appreciation for the superb martial arts skills of Shen Shaodong and his men, and he warmly invited them to join the ranks of officers and soldiers, serve Xiqi, and jointly protect the peace of this land.
However, Shen Shaodong had other plans in mind. They came all the way to Xiqi to help Shen Li find the legendary "Youmeng Fanhun Flower", which was the most important mission in his mind.
He politely declined the messenger's attempt to take credit for them, and his words were sincere and firm.
Seeing that he had made up his mind, the messenger did not force him and left with satisfaction, taking the bodies of the pirates, the captured ships and supplies. Only Shen Shaodong and others were left to continue their unfinished journey. Their figures looked particularly determined in the night by the sea.