Chapter 998 - 274: Shi Lang’s Wisdom Secures Salt and Prosperity, Benevolence Benefits the People (Part 3)

At this moment, her mind was completely filled with the image of Shi Feiyang.

Every slight gesture, every whispered word of Shi Feiyang could stir up layers upon layers of ripples in the lake of her heart.

She silently pondered in her heart: Young master, you hold the world and its people in your heart, kind and great, just like the bright moon hanging in the sky, illuminating every corner of this world. Every word and every decision of yours is like a brilliant star, embedded in Xiangyu’s heart, making Xiangyu fall even more deeply for you.

Xiangyu only wishes to accompany you forever in this life, to help you solve problems, to face the storms of the world together with you. Even if the road ahead is full of thorns, challenging obstacles, Xiangyu will sweetly accept it, with no complaints. As long as you are safe and joyful, Xiangyu feels that all the hardships of this world have meaning, everything becomes incredibly beautiful, given a new life and color.

In this icy and snowy camp, the fierce wind roared like a trapped beast, wreaking havoc wildly, letting out piercing whistles as if venting endless discontent with the world.

Snowflakes fell like dancing goose feathers from the sky, never stopping, steadily accumulating, gradually covering the entire camp layer by layer. Looking around, it was all silvery white, as if in a quiet yet cold fairy tale world, yet hiding endless danger and a killing atmosphere.

After the matter was settled, Shi Feiyang’s expression was as calm as water, as if the disturbances of all things in the world could not stir a single ripple in his heart.

He methodically instructed Shi Xiong and Guo Xiangyu, "Shi Xiong, Xiangyu, you two go and properly settle the heroes of the Northwest Salt Gang, do not show the slightest neglect." After that, he turned to Xie Wen, with trust and a commission in his gaze, saying, "Xie Wen, there are various Lesser Returning Pills, Great Returning Pills, and Tianshan Snow Lotus Water prepared here, all sacred medicines for healing. Quickly go to stop the bleeding and heal the brothers of the Northwest Salt Gang, time is of the essence, not a moment’s delay."

Everyone received the orders and quickly sprang into action, embarking on their own tasks.

Shi Feiyang then walked back to the tent with steady steps, slowly lying down to rest.

His expression was calm and determined, as if all things in the world were under his control.

A few days later, the people of the Northwest Salt Gang, seeing no action from Shi Feiyang’s side, felt the anxiety inside them like a raging fire that burned hotter and hotter, almost consuming them.

They were like ants on a hot pan, constantly going to Shi Feiyang’s tent, urgently urging him to lead everyone to fight a decisive battle with the Western Holy Sect.

On this day, the Northwest Salt Gang leader Xue Hong Mountain brought his son Xue Tielong and daughter Xue Qiuchun to Shi Feiyang’s tent once again.

Xue Hong Mountain was tall and majestic, like a towering mountain peak, his full beard slightly shaking due to anxiety, like wild grass blown by a fierce wind. His brows were tightly furrowed, like two perilously colliding mountain ranges, his eyes filled with worry and urgency.

Standing outside the tent, he gathered his energy and said loudly, "Grand Squad Leader Shi, our Northwest Salt Gang has been resting and gathering strength here for many days, every brother eager and excited, urgently wishing to fight a life-and-death battle with the Western Holy Sect, to reclaim our Ningxia Salt Road and Salt Field. But now there’s no movement from the Grand Squad Leader’s side, what is the reason? We are really extremely anxious!"

His powerful voice echoed in the icy and snowy terrain, carrying a kind of undeniable momentum.

Xue Tielong stood beside his father, his figure tall and mighty, like a lion ready to spring, his face handsome yet redness from anxiety, resembling an overripe apple.

He could no longer restrain the urgency in his heart, unable to help interjecting, "Grand Squad Leader Shi, we have waited anxiously for a long time, this daily waiting is nothing short of an ordeal for our Northwest Salt Gang. That Western Holy Sect with the Hake Tribe must be plotting secretly, laying heavy traps. If we don’t strike now, we might miss the opportunity, allowing those villains to have a chance to exploit. Then it will be even harder to retake the Salt Road and Salt Field!" His voice was loud and passionate, filled with the unique enthusiasm and urgency of young people, echoing in the icy and snowy terrain, as if wanting to break through the cold confinement.

Xue Qiuchun was dressed in a gentle blue outfit, her figure graceful and elegant, like willow wisp dancing in the spring breeze. Her delicate eyebrows slightly furrowed, like two willow leaves gently blown by the breeze, her beautiful eyes showing deep worry, resembling a clear spring covered by dark clouds.

She gently opened her lips and said softly, "Grand Squad Leader Shi, our Northwest Salt Gang has suffered greatly from this calamity, and now all depends on the Grand Squad Leader’s strong support, giving us a glimmer of hope to regain our strength. Although the brothers’ morale is indeed high, the waiting days for battle are truly heart-wrenching. We hope the Grand Squad Leader can decide soon and lead us to a decisive battle with the Western Holy Sect. The current situation is like a lone boat in a storm, the longer we wait, the greater the risk of being swallowed by the waves."

Her voice was gentle and melodious, like a yellow warbler leaving the valley, softly echoing outside the cold tent, carrying a hint of urgency and hope.

Inside the tent, Shi Feiyang remained silent, like a towering stone statue.

A moment later, Xie Wen stepped out from the side, his posture upright, like a sturdy pine tree.