Mountain Patrol Military Officer-Chapter 350 - 297: Someone Offers a Treasure to the General (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Chapter 350: Chapter 297: Someone Offers a Treasure to the General (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

"Benbo’erba, Babo Erben, what are you two doing sneaking up here instead of cultivating in the mountains?"

Chen Yuan’s voice rose with annoyance, and the large cyan claw suddenly halted a few feet away.

Then,

"Bang"

"Bang"

Two muffled sounds, like the popping of popcorn.

The sight revealed two river beavers about a foot in size that suddenly "exploded" into five or six feet tall, sitting up straight, their front paws raised, standing against the wall.

One of them had its two tufts of silly fur suddenly stand straight up.

Scared stiff.

The two river beavers were none other than Chen Yuan’s subordinates, Benbo Erba and Babo Erben brothers.

Gao Yu was surprised to see these two little demons reveal themselves, and lowered his hand, causing the cyan claw to likewise dissipate into the air.

"Sir, what is this?"

"These are Contracted Demons under my command. They’ve been following me since Qingshan County and have become wild, lacking discipline." Chen Yuan raised an eyebrow slightly, turned his body to the side, and looked at the "two brothers" with humorless laughter:

"I remember telling you to stay put in the mountains to cultivate; what are you doing up here?"

After leaving Qingshan County, he had been fighting battles all over, and these Contracted Demons from the past were struggling to keep up with their Cultivation and were increasingly of little use, naturally getting fewer chances to come out, but he always kept them close.

Now that he was back to secure Jingguan City, things were somewhat stable, so he let the twelve minions of Erlang’s infantry retreat to the Ninth Mountain for cultivation—a situation with ample demon flesh.

After a tour of the Demon Battlefield, Chen Yuan actually had quite a few subdued Demons in hand, all of the Heavenly Barrier Realm, but he preferred to bestow those Demons to others, "wasting" resources to keep these little demons by his side.

After being together for a long time, they naturally grew fond of each other.

Gao Yu suddenly realized after listening. He had been puzzled, given the strict security of Colonel Palace and the heavy Prohibitions, how two little demons managed to break in, but it turned out they were Contracted Demons under the General’s command, who had followed him all the way from his starting place in Qingshan County.

It’s just their names are a bit strange!

And listening to the General’s tone, he clearly wasn’t blaming them, which made Gao Yu take note to remind the patrolling Armored Soldiers later that they should not end up in a situation where "the flood sweeps the Dragon King Temple, and one family doesn’t recognize its own."

In that moment, the two dumbfounded beavers put down their front paws, their bodies portly like seals, and crawled forward, paws presenting something on the ground, then began to speak human language,

"Sir,.. we.. encountered a...."

The Demons struggled to speak, chittering away about an incident but couldn’t make themselves clear even after a long time.

For Demons to speak human language, they need an environment and exposure similar to a child babbling in learning to speak. These two river beavers could talk, but not clearly.

In a rush, they suddenly began to gesticulate wildly with their hands and feet.

After a short while, Chen Yuan burst out laughing and then turned to look at Gao Yu.

"These two rascals are saying that one of the maids from my palace has been chased down the mountain."

"They’re short on words after accepting food from someone and are pleading on their behalf."

"Military Adviser Gao, could you send someone to check what actually happened?"

Chen Yuan usually didn’t concern himself with these matters, but since the Baben brothers had asked for someone, he had to inquire.

"Yes, I’ll go at once."

Gao Yu, always one for the spectacle, chuckled and agreed to the task.

......

Meanwhile,

Maid Xiao He lingered beside the clear pond, unable to spot the two little fellas, and heartbroken, she left the mountain.

Before long, she wrapped her clothes tightly and arrived at the camp at the base of the mountain, where pavilions, towers, and residences stood majestically in black, which, set against the snow and wind of the world around, appeared solemn and dignified.

The Ninth Mountain Army was stationed here, with the Ten Divisions surrounding the campsite. Among them, the Internal Affairs Department that managed the internal affairs of the Ninth Mountain was situated in the midst. Although it was only one of the divisions, its scope of management was extensive—military provisions, pay, repair work, personnel selection, and documentation. It could be said that it supported the Colonel in managing the mountain’s internal affairs, where the Households Chief was aptly known as the great steward of the Ninth Mountain.

Dismissed maid Xiao He, upon her departure, needed to return her token that exempted her from the mountain’s Prohibitions before she could leave.

With a despondent heart, she moved through this familiar place. Not far away, she could hear shouts from the Ninth Mountain’s training field. Looking towards it, she saw many Armored Soldiers, their arms bare despite the snow, their muscular arms flexing as they grappled with each other. When she had free time in the past, she and her fellow maids would often sneak down just to watch the valiant soldiers train, cherishing the dreams of young girls in their hearts.

She had heard a few days ago that a group of new recruits had arrived, many from prominent families in the city, gallant and handsome with extraordinary backgrounds. Just the day before yesterday, she and her friends were happily discussing this, but now her mood was gone.

Quickly, Little He reached the Internal Affairs Department. Today it was busier than usual, with many people coming and going even in the biting winter.

Just as she entered, she heard sobbing sounds coming out.

Someone, just like her, was leaving the place with a pack on their back, crying and muttering about what to do next.

The attendants inside saw her and called out,

"Miss Xiao He!"

A bearded man responsible for documentation was sitting at a table to the front side of the hall.

"Chief Clerk Liu, I..." Xiao He hurried forward, stammering, hoping that there might still be a chance for things to turn around.

"The maid is summoned by Colonel Palace for service, and the Prohibition token you carry is quite important; be sure not to take it off the mountain. Return it, and then leave." Yet she saw this secretary’s expressionless face interrupt her, his voice cold.

Xiao He’s eyes instantly reddened, and her heart soured, feeling the chill of abandonment. Just a few days ago, the secretary had been very polite upon seeing them, all smiles and kindness, yet now everything had changed.