Mainland Martial Arts

Chapter 478: Controlling Yellow Sand

Chapter 478: Controlling Yellow Sand

After a long time, the three of them separated. Lin Feng looked at Li Hua and asked with concern: "General, have you been okay in recent years?" Li Hua laughed heartily: "I'm sorry to have worried you. Look, this place has become a gathering place for the elderly. It's so lively." His laughter infected everyone present, and everyone laughed along, and the atmosphere became relaxed and happy.

At this time, Chen Xiner and Chen Yu also came forward. Li Hua looked at them, his eyes full of confusion: "Who are these two...?" Lin Feng quickly introduced: "This is Chen Xiner, my lover." Chen Xiner's cheeks flushed instantly when she heard this. She lowered her head shyly and saluted Li Hua politely: "General Li, hello." Lin Feng continued: "This is Chen Yu, my brother." Chen Yu was stunned for a moment, then realized what was going on and saluted Li Hua: "General Li, I have long heard of your great name."

Lin Feng then introduced him to Chen Xiner and Chen Yu, "This is the General Li Hua I mentioned to you. He once made great achievements on the battlefield." Li Hua humbly clasped his fists and replied, "I'm so sorry, my legs are not very handy. Please forgive me."

Chen Xiner waved her hands quickly, "No, no, you're a hero. We admire you so much." Li Hua looked Chen Xiner up and down, his eyes full of admiration. He turned to Lin Feng and said, "Lin Feng, this girl is great. Don't let her down, or don't blame me for not recognizing you." Lin Feng scratched his head awkwardly and said with a smile, "Don't worry, I won't let Xiner suffer." Everyone smiled at each other after hearing this. Chen Xiner shyly turned away, her face filled with a happy smile.

Li Hua warmly invited Lin Feng and the others to sit inside. The furnishings were simple: a square wooden table, a few simple chairs, and a few yellowed scrolls hanging on the walls. One could vaguely make out scenes from past battlefields, silently telling of Li Hua's past.

Li Hua personally lifted the teapot and brewed tea for Lin Feng, Xu Tian, ​​Chen Xiner, and Chen Yu. The steaming aroma of tea instantly filled the air, adding a touch of warmth to the somewhat shabby room. Li Hua's movements were skillful and steady, and despite being in a wheelchair, his composure remained unaffected.

"How's the situation on the front lines?" Li Hua put down the teapot and looked at Lin Feng with a piercing gaze, his eyes filled with concern and anticipation. Although he was in this remote Moyan Village, his heart was always connected to his country, and he never stopped caring about the soldiers on the front lines.

Lin Feng sat up straight, his expression serious and firm, and replied: "General, don't worry, we have already captured five cities of the empire and are getting closer and closer to unification." There was a hint of pride in his voice, as well as a vision for the future.

Li Hua nodded slightly, a relieved smile on his face, but soon his expression turned serious again. "It's not that easy. The closer we get to the imperial capital, the more difficult it becomes. Besides, there's a demigod in the empire. I wonder if we can win." He gazed into the distance, as if peering through the walls into the distant, smoke-filled battlefield. "But being able to capture five cities in the empire is already quite remarkable," he added, his eyes once again filled with relief.

However, this relief was tinged with a hint of regret that was difficult to conceal. Li Hua sighed softly, a trace of loneliness in his eyes: "Alas, I can't follow the troops to the battlefield. For a soldier, they would rather die on the battlefield than retire due to injury." His voice was low and bitter. Recalling that in order to save Lin Feng, he gave away all his cultivation and had been confined to a wheelchair ever since. But he looked at Lin Feng, his eyes more determined: "But, Lin Feng, you are a young and promising person, worthy of my rescue. I have never regretted it."

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng was filled with emotion and respect. He bowed slightly and said, "General, I will never forget your kindness. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be where I am today." His eyes gleamed with gratitude, and he would always remember this kindness.

Then, Lin Feng changed the subject and asked with concern: "General, how have you been doing in recent years?"

Li Hua smiled and, without holding back, told everything. "After I retired, I returned directly to Moyan Village. This is my home. I'm a branch of the Li family in Lingyuan City. After so much, I no longer wanted to be involved with the Li family, so I've lived here ever since." His voice was calm as he recounted his experiences over the years, as if the storms of the past had melted into calm ripples. "The old village chief here took great care of me. Before he passed away, he passed the position of village chief to me. I can't let him down. I will work hard to keep Moyan Village in good order."

Li Hua's face beamed with pride. "Now the entire Moyan Village is brimming with vitality, and everyone is enthusiastic. And whenever they have free time, the villagers work together to control the yellow sand." He gazed out the window at the saplings diligently growing around the village, his eyes filled with hope. "I know that if Moyan Village is to truly enjoy a happy life, this oasis is not enough, so controlling the yellow sand has become one of my goals."

"At the beginning, because we had no experience, many trees we planted died." Li Hua's tone was helpless, "But fortunately, we are close to the oasis, and many saplings have survived tenaciously." His eyes revealed tenacity. Despite facing many difficulties, he never gave up.

Lin Feng listened quietly, nodding in agreement. He looked at Li Hua, his admiration for the general growing even stronger. "General, you're right. Controlling the yellow sand will indeed improve the lives of Moyan Village, but it will be a very long process," he said with emotion. "This alone shows that the general has a very long-term vision."

Li Hua smiled and said, "For the sake of future generations, what does this little bit of hardship and time matter?" His smile was full of determination and open-mindedness, as if showing everyone his confidence in the future.

At this time, Xu Tian couldn't help but ask: "General, it is so difficult to control the yellow sand. How did you persist?" His eyes were full of curiosity and admiration. General Li Hua in front of him, even though he had lost his cultivation, was still working hard for the happiness of the people.

Li Hua looked at Xu Tian and said seriously: "Child, when you have a goal in your heart and someone you want to protect, you will have endless motivation. Every time I see the villagers' eyes full of hope for the future, I tell myself that I must persevere." His voice was firm and powerful, as if conveying a belief to everyone.