"Where, where, I have merely taken a step ahead due to a stroke of luck, Brother Mu. You have already reached the cultivation of an Eight-Star Dou Ling, and I imagine you will soon break through to Nine-Star and subsequently become a Dou Wang."
Facing Mu Chen's flattery, Xiao Lin still appeared very humble.
Low profile, low profile. He did not want to attract too much attention yet.
"Then I shall take your auspicious words to heart, Brother Xiao. By the way, since you are not only fine now but your strength has also risen to the next level, there is something I must tell you."
Mu Chen did not deny Xiao Lin's statement.
He believed that with his own talent, he could definitely reach the stage of Dou Wang. Xiao Lin had indeed only taken a temporary lead of one step; he would catch up soon!
At the same time, after concluding this topic, Mu Chen quickly spoke directly about the main business. Rather, the previous conversation was merely a routine chat out of etiquette between both parties.
What was to be said next was the primary reason he had sought out Xiao Lin today.
"Oh, Brother Mu, please speak."
After taking a light sip of tea, Xiao Lin's expression also turned serious.
How could he not know that Mu Chen had come today with a purpose?
Xiao Lin was not naive enough to think Mu Chen had come just to chat about family matters!
"Then I will speak plainly, Brother Xiao. I am acting under the orders of the Grand Marshal, and I hope you can return to the military camp as soon as possible."
"Then mobilize your troops and head to the front lines to join the war. By the way, Nalan Jie already set out with the Grand Marshal a year ago."
When speaking of official business, Mu Chen's expression became incomparably solemn.
Just yesterday, he had received instructions from Yinter Mo Ya, the Grand Marshal of the Jia Ma Empire at the front lines, asking him to visit the Xiao Clan to check on Xiao Lin. After confirming that the other party was fine, he was to have him lead his troops to participate in the war.
Of course, he would also need to participate in the war at that time. Just like Xiao Lin and Nalan Jie, Mu Chen currently held a position in the Jia Ma Empire military, also serving as a General commanding tens of thousands of troops.
Upon hearing what Mu Chen said, Xiao Lin frowned slightly.
"What is it, Brother Mu, is the war at the front lines so tight?"
Xiao Lin raised the doubt in his heart.
Regarding the fact that the Jia Ma Empire was at war again, Xiao Lin was aware of it. After all, he was only practicing at home, not truly shutting his ears to the outside world!
Just about a year ago, the Chu Yun Empire directly tore up the peace treaty signed between the two Empires six years ago and boldly sent troops to raid the borders of the Jia Ma Empire, capturing several cities in a row!
At that time, the news of the border emergency spread throughout the entire Jia Ma Imperial Capital almost like it had wings. Subsequently, the Grand Marshal of the Jia Ma Empire, Yinter Mo Ya, led an army of four hundred thousand to meet the enemy.
However, when the Jia Ma Empire's army reached the border, twelve border cities had already fallen. It was only with the arrival of the army that the fierce offensive of the Chu Yun Empire was blocked.
Normally speaking, after experiencing that defeat six years ago, it was unlikely for the Chu Yun Empire to invade the Jia Ma Empire again in a short period of time.
Yet, such an abnormal thing happened to occur. Not only that, this time the Chu Yun Empire's army seemed as if they had X-ray vision; every time the two armies clashed, they could always find the weak points of the Jia Ma Empire's army.
Over time, after several collisions between the two sides, the Jia Ma Empire's army had lost nearly one hundred and fifty thousand people. This battle loss had exceeded one-third of the total number of troops.
Out of desperation, the Jia Ma Empire could only adopt a defensive posture.
At the same time, as the Grand Marshal, Yinter Mo Ya sent three letters for reinforcements back every day. Because the remaining troops he could control were truly unable to withstand the Chu Yun Empire's offensive.
One must know that in the earlier collisions, the troops lost by the Chu Yun Empire were only around forty to fifty thousand. Even at the highest estimate, their losses were not even one-third of the Jia Ma Empire's!
How could they fight like this?
It wasn't that no one in the military suspected there was something wrong with the Chu Yun Empire's army this time, but rather that not long after such voices emerged, they immediately disappeared again.
Therefore, because the losses at the front were too great, a General like Xiao Lin who was idle at home naturally had to be redeployed to the battlefield front lines at this moment.
Although Xiao Lin knew that the war between the Jia Ma Empire and the Chu Yun Empire had restarted, he did not have a deep understanding of the various details. After all, he was actually prepared to resign from that General position; he just hadn't found a suitable opportunity yet.
Now receiving the transfer order, he naturally had no way to resign just like that.
The Jia Ma Empire is at a disadvantage, and you want to resign?
How would other people in the Jia Ma Empire look at you?
He feared that the entire Xiao Clan would not be able to survive in the Jia Ma Empire in the future!
Therefore, after learning of Mu Chen's intent, Xiao Lin had no choice but to go to the front lines to participate in the war. After learning about the dire situation currently faced by the Jia Ma Empire from Mu Chen's mouth, Xiao Lin also fell into silence.
Mu Chen did not say anything more, only sipping his tea one mouthful at a time on the side.
"I understand, Brother Mu. I will follow the Grand Marshal's transfer order. When do we set off?"
Xiao Lin did not say this reluctantly.
One must know that, unlike people of the Dou Qi continent who view their clan as incomparably important but have no feelings for the country they are in.
Perhaps influenced by the memories of his previous life, Xiao Lin also viewed the country he was in, the Jia Ma Empire, quite heavily. If the Jia Ma Empire encountered a crisis and he himself had the ability, he wouldn't mind lending a hand.
Even if he was ready to resign from the General position, it didn't mean he didn't care about this country; it was purely because he wanted to develop in a low-profile manner for a period of time.
The Jia Ma Empire at this moment clearly counted as having encountered a certain crisis.
Although the experts of the Jia Ma Imperial Family and the Misty Cloud Sect had not yet taken the field, the Imperial Family of the Chu Yun Empire and the Ten Thousand Scorpion Gate had likewise not yet entered the fray.
If it really reached the point where the high-end combat power of both sides took the field, then it would not be so easy to settle. For now, in the battles between the two sides, the highest combat power taking the field was merely the Dou Wang level.
Clearly, both sides still had a certain level of restraint.
In a situation where Dou Wang served as the peak combat power of the battlefield, the number of Dou Ling became incomparably important. Coincidentally, whether it was Mu Chen or what Xiao Lin currently displayed, both were the combat power of high-level Dou Ling.
Their existence was enough to change the situation of the battlefield.
Therefore, regarding Grand Marshal Mo Ya's transfer of Xiao Lin and Mu Chen to the battlefield, no one, including the Jia Ma Imperial Family, suspected there was any conspiracy involved. At this moment, Xiao Lin similarly did not have any suspicion regarding this transfer order.
In Xiao Lin's words, after helping the Jia Ma Empire win this battle, he could officially resign from the General position.
"Then Brother Xiao, you and I shall first go home and prepare. We set off tomorrow. At noon, assemble at the military camp!"
Mu Chen also had no intention of dragging his feet.
The situation currently faced by the Jia Ma Empire truly did not allow him to continue delaying. As a member of the Jia Ma Empire, he also knew the crisis the country was currently facing.
"Fine, no problem. Then we shall meet at the military camp at noon tomorrow and set off together!"
Regarding this, Xiao Lin did not have any intention of opposing.
Winning the war a day earlier naturally meant he could return home to continue his cultivation a day earlier. Subsequently, after Mu Chen left, Xiao Lin informed the Clan Leader Xiao Dongcheng about his upcoming departure for the war and returned to his own courtyard to prepare.