Mountain Patrol Military Officer-Chapter 1035 - 681: Everyone’s Come Back!

The next day, at dawn, a slender seam of light broke through the eastern sky, dispelling the dark blues of the night, and the golden light quietly spread over the city gate tower that had been closed for many days, casting a warm and glowing halo upon the flying eaves adorned with chimeras.

"Dong"

"Dong"

"Dong"

On the city gate tower, the morning bell that had remained silent for many days pierced through the stillness, ringing thrice, and the powerful chime echoed above the city, breaking the silence of the alleyways and awakening people’s anticipation.

Doors were pushed open, windows unlatched, and citizens held their hands to their ears, listening to the bell, and shouted joyfully, "It’s the morning bell, the morning bell is ringing!"

"Three rings of the morning bell mean the city gates will be opened, the gates are about to open!"

At the four corners of the city gates,

"Rumble"

A sound as deep and thunderous as rolling thunder reverberated across the ground, as the axles of the city gates slowly turned, emitting a heavy yet exhilarating sound.

"Hum ha hum ha," one by one, the heavy stone doors were pushed open by robust warriors, nine gates opening successively, and the gloom that had shrouded the capital for many days was shattered by daylight. The dawn light, like a rushing stream, poured through the opening cracks in the gates, bringing warm and clear brightness, sweeping over the weary yet bright eyes of the soldiers guarding the city, dispelling the heavy shadows.

After the Ninth Mountain took over command, the sealed Jingguan City opened its gates!

The citizens flooded the streets, their faces brimming with joyous smiles, as Jingguan City shook off the previous dreariness and regained vitality and vigor.

To the citizens, the opening of the city gates signifies the confidence from above in restoring the situation in Jingguan City; it is a silent proclamation that reassures all who wish to live an ordinary life.

To many people in Shu, the Ninth Mountain is like a stabilizing presence!

Once, when the Ten Thousand Mountains were madly assaulting the gates, the Ninth Mountain stemmed the tide, with one command, so many ambitious young men rushed to the battlefield, the scenes of those times are still vivid.

Moreover, everyone could clearly feel that as the news spread, the security in Jingguan City, which was on the verge of collapse, visibly improved.

All those rampant rumors and forces taking advantage of the chaos seemed to have extinguished, unexpectedly going into hiding.

The effect was indeed immediate!

Whether local to Jingguan City or from other places, anyone who has stayed here has heard that back when the Ninth Mountain was still a Colonel overseeing Yunding Mountain, his methods were already exceedingly ruthless, any act of defiance or provocation was met with severe punishment, including eliminating entire families; several clans simply disappeared, each case a bloody incident.

Furthermore, now the person from the Ninth Mountain is feared by all.

Even the rebel king from Beiliang, who shook the court and caused dread, lost face under the command of this Martial Saint General, even reportedly losing his Prince Mansion.

There’s a saying, "New officials set three fires," no one dares at such a moment to provoke the Ninth Mountain!

Thus, the news of the Ninth Mountain taking over Yunding Mountain and the lifting of Jingguan City’s lock spread rapidly through the opened gates, reaching all corners of Shu.

On the second day after the news broke, at dawn, when the east and north gates were opened, the bustling outside broke the morning’s tranquility, and a stream of vehicles and horse carriages, upon hearing the news, hurried back into the city.

The third day, the fourth day, the fifth day... it continued like this.

In the north of the city, Hui Cui Building, still in the second-floor private room, with an atmosphere now lively, unlike the gloomy mood from half a month ago.

"To our reunion, cheers!"

"Haha, cheers!"

"Who could have thought when we bid each other reluctant farewells here, almost wiping tears, that in just half a month’s time, we’d gather once more; indeed, a great joy in life."

"Thanks to Brother Gongsun, upon receiving his letter, I rode back as fast as I could, and didn’t expect you all felt the same, truly touching."

"Brother Gongsun, I toast you!" one half-jokingly, half-seriously raised his cup with both hands towards Gongsun Wuji, who was carrying a Sword Box and dressed in Xuan Clothes.

"The same here."

"Haha, I’ll join the fun," everyone laughed heartily, the room filled with lively atmosphere and toasts.

Gongsun Wuji lifted his cup, looking at each smiling face, not missing any, his stern expression softened with a smile,

"Welcome back!"

Then he drank the wine, showed the empty cup bottom, and placed it down.

The others followed suit, in high spirits.

When the round of drinks was complete, cups set down, a friend spoke with fervor,

"Now that the Ninth Mountain has taken over Yunding Mountain, with the current situation, after the Martial Saint General of the Ninth Mountain takes power, based on the style, he will surely not just defend but take the initiative."

"This will be our opportunity to shine!"

"Brother Gongsun, what are your plans?" a friend asked Gongsun Wuji.

The Sword Tomb Inheritor composed himself and spoke, "This time, I will join the Ninth Mountain!"

No one showed surprise at these words; instead, they exchanged glances, seeing none astonished, broke into laughter,

"Coincidentally, I feel the same. This time, after the Ninth Mountain has taken power, their troops are insufficient to manage such a vast scene, so they will surely recruit more."

"I think the same."

"Seems we all share the same thoughts, no sectarian bias."

"Brother Yue, you jest, we all aim for the same goal, to slay demons and achieve merit on the battlefield, you believe the day the Ninth Mountain recruits, we could catch their Dharma Eye?" someone laughed, joking.