Some matters need to be surfaced, can’t always be sneaky.
Yang Jiyong asked in confusion, "What is it?"
Mo Hua said, "Before I left, my parents gave me a protective jade pendant, I forgot it in Great Desert City. Can I go back to get it?"
Yang Jiyong looked at Mo Hua suspiciously, "You’re... not planning to desert, are you?"
Mo Hua was slightly stunned, a bit speechless.
He had anticipated that with Yang Jiyong’s experience, he would be suspicious if he said he wanted to go back to Great Desert City.
He just didn’t expect him to suspect in this direction.
Mo Hua said calmly, "The battle hasn’t even started yet, I haven’t seen a trace of the barbarians, why and how would I desert..."
Yang Jiyong pondered for a moment, nodded, finding it reasonable.
If one were to flee, it would be when the battle starts, the enemy is too strong and ferocious, and life hangs by a thread, then one would think of deserting amid chaos.
When the army has just set off, with military ranks neat and morale high, why desert?
Moreover, back in Tongxian City, when facing the Big Demon, even as a teenage Junior Formation master, Mo Hua didn’t think of fleeing.
Now mingling within the Taoist Court’s army to suppress a rebellion, why would he escape?
Yang Jiyong looked at Mo Hua and confirmed, "Is it true something was left behind in Great Desert City?"
Mo Hua nodded.
His Big Tiger was indeed left in Great Desert City.
Seeing Mo Hua’s clear gaze, Yang Jiyong had no doubts, but after pondering for a moment, he felt a bit troubled:
"This is a bit... against the rules."
Mo Hua said, "I’ll be quick, just two or three hours at most, if I leave now, I’ll be back before dawn."
"The army is camped here and won’t leave. With my fast movement technique, I’ll surely catch up."
Yang Jiyong thought for a moment, finding that the issue wasn’t significant either.
It is indeed a bit against the rules.
But the rules are actually set for ordinary people.
Mo Hua is a rare Formation Master; as long as he doesn’t run, and can serve the Taoist soldiers Court, everything is negotiable.
Moreover, the army has just set off and hasn’t gone far, it doesn’t delay the march, and the rebellion suppression isn’t in full swing, so it’s not a big deal.
Yang Jiyong still advised tactfully, "Can’t you come back to get it after the battle?"
Mo Hua’s eyes dimmed, "Blades and swords are blind; I’m afraid the battle isn’t over before I am. At least the thing my parents gave me, I want to carry it with me..."
Yang Jiyong’s heart trembled, leaving him speechless.
He had been in the Taoist soldiers Court for so many years, he knew better than anyone about the ruthlessness of war.
No matter how high your status, no matter how exceptional your talent, a single axe strike could mean death.
Most often, being beheaded takes just a moment, without giving you any chance to react.
The battlefield of Taoist soldiers is a meat grinder tempered by iron and fire.
Achieving merits is true.
Life or death in an instant is also undeniable.
"Okay, go early and come back early," Yang Jiyong said, "If there’s anything, I’ll cover for you."
Mo Hua smiled, "Thank you, Brother Yang."
Then he didn’t delay any longer, openly leaving the camp, smoothly activating his concealment technique, disappearing into the night.
The temporarily arranged alert formations around the camp couldn’t stop Mo Hua.
Some of those formations were even set up by him.
Having left the camp, Mo Hua took off the Taoist soldier’s armor, changed into a black robe, then fully used the Water Passing Step, heading towards Great Desert City.
He must reach Great Desert City as quickly as possible.
Then, taking advantage of the Great Wilderness Sect’s main force being engaged in battle, and the cultivators left in the city being few, create an opening where Young Master Tuoba had no backing, destroy the Demonic Beast Arena, rescue Big Tiger, and find a safe place to release it.
Then return to the camp, pretending nothing happened.
This way, even if the Great Wilderness Sect investigates later, he will have an "alibi."
The Great Wilderness Sect also wouldn’t dare to really act against him, a Formation Master and formal Taoist soldier with the Yang Family’s protection from the Taoist soldiers Court.
The prerequisite is that he must act covertly and swiftly.
All must be completed before dawn.
Mo Hua’s eyes were grave, fully speeding towards Great Desert City, leaving only the water light merging into the darkness...