A few days later, in Xiapi City, far away from Xiaopei…
"Report!"
In the hall, a soldier of Lu Bu's army rushed in with an excited expression.
"Tell me, what is it?"
Glancing at the half-kneeling soldier, Lu Lingqi rubbed her forehead.
Lü Lingqi had been working hard on all kinds of things in Xiapi City these days. She was extremely tired, but she had no choice. She was the only one who could manage things in Xiapi City. If she did not work hard, Xiapi City would be in chaos.
"General Lu Lingqi, Lord Lu Bu and the others…have returned!”
" What?!"
Lu Lingqi stood up from her seat, her eyes filled with excitement.
It had been quite some time since Mu Lin had left Xiapi City. Before this, Lu Lingqi had not received any news about Lu Bu and the others, and she had been extremely anxious. Now that she heard that Lu Bu and the others had returned, how could she not be excited?
Without waiting for the soldier's reply, Lu Lingqi had already rushed out of the hall and rushed towards the city gate of Xiapi City.
A few minutes later, on the city wall of Xiapi City, Lü Lingqi looked into the distance. As expected, on the ground not far from Xiapi City, a troop of about 500 cavalrymen was slowly approaching Xiapi City. With Lü Lingqi's eyesight, she could naturally see the faces of the few people in the lead. Lü Lingqi recognized the person at the front of the troop at a glance.
His own father! Lu Bu!
Zhang Liao, Gao Shun, Diao Chan, and the other generals followed closely behind, heading straight for Xiapi City.
"Mu Lin…"
Before she could feel her endless joy, a basin of cold water was poured on her, causing her to tremble slightly as if she had fallen into an ice cave.
The moment she saw Lu Bu, Lu Lingqi heaved a sigh of relief. At the same time, she shifted her gaze away and began to search for Mu Lin. Perhaps Lu Lingqi herself didn't realize that Mu Lin's position in her heart was only second to her father, Lu Bu.
What disappointed Lu Lingqi was that she couldn't find Mu Lin's figure after searching every corner of the team. Then, Lu Lingqi thought that she hadn't searched carefully enough, so she specially confirmed it…
However…it was still nowhere to be seen…
Father, General Zhang Liao, General Gao Shun…they had all returned, but Mu Lin was nowhere to be seen…
An ominous feeling filled Lu Lingqi's heart.
"Don't…Please don't!"
Lu Lingqi kept praying in her heart. She only hoped that the heavens were playing a joke on her. Mu Lin was probably just responsible for covering her father's retreat and was just a step late.
With this thought in mind, Lu Lingqi jumped down from the city wall and rushed toward Lu Bu's army, which was still some distance away from Xiapi City.
She couldn't wait to get an answer…
Perhaps it was because Lu Lingqi was afraid that something would happen, so she hoped to get an answer earlier and tell her that her worries were unnecessary…
"Lord Lu Bu, look, Lord Lu Lingqi has come to welcome us!"
Zhang Liao and the others smiled as they looked at the rapidly approaching figure.
After several days of traveling through the night, they finally arrived at Xiapi City. Once they reached Xiapi City, they would be truly safe.
"Lingqi!"
Lu Bu looked at the anxious Lu Lingqi. Although he didn't smile, his gaze towards Lu Lingqi was gentle.
Thinking about how he had almost died in Xiaopei City, Lu Bu felt a lingering fear. He had almost…never seen his daughter again.
If Mu Lin had not arrived in time…
Lu Bu sighed inwardly when he thought of Mu Lin.
If he couldn't escape from that kind of desperate situation, Mu Lin would most likely be dead. The chances of him still being alive were extremely slim.
"Father! Where's Mu Lin? Was he covering up for you and arriving a step later? It's fine, I'll go and pick him up now. It's all thanks to him that we saved father this time…"
Perhaps Lu Lingqi herself was afraid of getting an answer. At this moment, she stared at Lu Bu, hoping to see him nod!
As long as Lu Bu nodded, it meant that Mu Lin was still alive. The reason why Mu Lin didn't appear with his father was probably because he was in charge of covering the rear…
"Sigh…Lingqi…Mu Lin…"
Looking at the pained expression on his daughter's face, Lu Bu's heart skipped a beat. At this moment, he realized that Lu Lingqi's feelings for Mu Lin weren't ordinary!
If it was just the deputy general, Lu Lingqi would not have shown such a pained expression even if she would be sad. Only when the other party had a certain place in Lu Lingqi's heart would Lu Lingqi become like this.
Lu Lingqi's expectant gaze made Lu Bu feel a little sorry. Even Zhang Liao and the others felt the same.
Although they really wanted to tell Lu Lingqi," Don't worry, Mu Lin is just behind us. He'll reach Xiapi City very soon."
However, the truth was the complete opposite!
At this point, could they still deceive Lu Lingqi?
"I'm sorry, Lady Lu Lingqi. I can't bring General Mu Lin out of Little Pei City!”
At this moment, Zhang Liao was also feeling terrible. The joy he had felt when he had just returned to Xiapi City was instantly washed away by this sadness.
Zhang Liao could not help but feel some sadness in his heart when he recalled the proud and aloof figure who had blocked thousands of troops for them back then. The young man who had given them hope when they were in despair was now dead or alive. What right did he have to be happy?
"Lingqi, don't be too sad. Perhaps Mu Lin is still alive."
Looking at the grief-stricken expression on Lu Lingqi's face, Lu Bu couldn't help but feel sorry for her. He had only said these words to give Lu Lingqi hope.
In fact, Lu Bu knew very well that under such circumstances, the chances of Mu Lin escaping were very small…very small…so small that it could be ignored…
"Don't worry, Lady Lu Lingqi. I also believe that the heavens will bless General Mu Lin. He will definitely be fine! I believe you!"
Clenching her fists, Diao Chan began to comfort Lu Lingqi.
Diao Chan still believed that nothing could have happened to Mu Lin. Even she didn't know why she had this feeling. Perhaps it was her sixth sense as a woman, but she felt that someone like Mu Lin wouldn't die so easily. At least, before she received any news of Mu Lin's death, Diao Chan would think that he was still alive.
Or perhaps it was to deceive him, but at the very least, this was the only way to give him hope.
While comforting Lu Lingqi, Diao Chan was also praying in her heart…that the young man who had saved her life must come back alive!
He had yet to repay his kindness. How could he die like this?
"Hmm…I know…"
He laughed bitterly. He didn't know if Lu Lingqi had heard what Lu Bu and the others had said. Lu Lingqi had even forgotten to welcome Lu Bu and the others. She turned around and walked back to Xiapi City.
"Lord Lu Bu…General Lu Lingqi…"
" If I had known that that kid was so important to Lingqi, I would have dragged him back even if I had to risk my life…"
At this moment, Lu Bu couldn't help but feel regret.
He had never expected Mu Lin to hold such an important place in his daughter's heart.
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