Flying Tiger Town was located in the northern part of Heavenly Star Province and was a Star Luo military stronghold.
Legend had it that Flying Tiger Town's name came from the Flying Tiger General who had rendered outstanding service to the empire at the founding of Star Luo.
Times had changed, and Flying Tiger Town had long since become part of the Star Luo Empire's interior.
The stationed troops had gradually decreased.
The buildings in town hadn't been repaired in decades.
But with the rebellion in Heavenly Star Province.
Flying Tiger Town was once again given attention, serving as an outpost against the Heavenly Star Province rebel forces.
"Lord Thirteen, we've investigated clearly. At least two thousand men guard the three entrances to Flying Tiger Town. Security is extremely tight."
In a dense forest, a scout reported back to Thirteen.
"Just as Young Master Ye Tian predicted—not a hair's breadth of difference." Thirteen smiled brilliantly, now confident.
The other day, Young Master Ye Tian had asserted at the meeting that the Black Eagle Legion, as an elite force of the Star Luo Empire, must have a massive supply line behind it.
Furthermore, the Black Eagle Legion was merely the vanguard of the Star Luo Empire's Southern Expedition Army.
The supply line it established was very likely prepared for the subsequent army's advance.
For this reason, all intelligence personnel under Thirteen's command were deployed.
After two days of carpet-searching around Heavenly Star Province, they finally discovered Flying Tiger Town—this place that was outwardly relaxed but inwardly tense.
Without careful observation, one couldn't even discern that Flying Tiger Town had a large number of troops stationed within.
Fortunately, the intelligence personnel under Thirteen's command were all elite.
They discovered clues from the indented wheel tracks.
The roads leading into Flying Tiger Town were covered with wheel marks.
So much so that the roads had sunken significantly.
Clearly, a large number of vehicles had passed through.
"This news must be reported to Young Master as soon as possible."
After pondering for a moment, Thirteen turned and left the forest.
Eaton City.
A small tavern.
Zhou Long, dressed in plain clothes, held his chopsticks picking at food, saying rather boredly, "The dishes at this tavern are far inferior to East Sea City."
Ye Tian, sitting across from him, gazed out the window and said casually, "Uncle Zhou, we're not here to dine at restaurants."
Eaton City was very close to the Black Eagle Legion. There were even a large number of Star Luo spies active within the city.
Ye Tian had come in disguise precisely to be near the battlefield, ready to command the battle at any time.
At this moment.
Thirteen hurried over, looked around, and only after confirming there were no outsiders did he cover his mouth and say in a low voice:
"Young Master, we've found the Black Eagle Legion's supply location!"
This made Zhou Long's pupils contract. "Where?"
"Flying Tiger Town!"
"They really are bold—the supply line placed right under our feet." Ye Tian carefully tasted a sip of the restaurant's home-brewed wine.
Gently setting it down, he looked up and said, "Uncle Zhou, I'll trouble you to lead the Heavenly Strategy Army on this trip."
"Remember, operate at night. Don't give them a chance to burn the supplies."
"Rest assured." Zhou Long stood up, loosened his muscles and bones, and laughed heartily. "A gift delivered by the Star Luo Empire—how could we not accept it!"
"Young Master, there's one more piece of news."
After Zhou Long left, Thirteen took out a letter from his waist and presented it to Ye Tian with both hands.
After reading it, Ye Tian's expression showed some peculiarity. "Since when do our intelligence personnel write in such elegant script?"
Thirteen explained, "It's from Zhu Zhuqing. She's probably discovered that we've been monitoring her."
"No wonder..." Only then did Ye Tian re-examine the letter's contents.
The general meaning was that the Black Eagle Legion's combat power was extremely strong, urging him to quickly evacuate the civilians.
"Does Zhu Zhuqing giving us this letter count as colluding with the enemy?" Ye Tian chuckled lightly.
He was very curious how Dai Mubai would view this matter if he knew about it.
"Young Master, you should leave Eaton City." Thirteen gently reminded him. "Among the Star Luo Empire, many people recognize you. If discovered, with just my Spirit Sage cultivation, it would be difficult to deal with them."
To avoid alerting the enemy, Ye Tian hadn't brought a single Titled Douluo on this trip.
"No need to worry." Ye Tian waved his hand dismissively. "Never mind that we're in Eaton City—even if we appeared in Star Luo City, with our current disguise, no one would notice us."
Thirteen said somewhat helplessly, "If you were really in Star Luo City, I wouldn't worry."
After all, no one would imagine that one of the rebel leaders would appear in the imperial capital.
Ye Tian chuckled softly. "I know you're concerned for my safety, so I won't put you in a difficult position."
Hearing this, Thirteen let out a long breath.
Finally, Young Master would save him some worry.
However, the next sentence made Thirteen's heart rise again.
"Let's go. We're going to Peach Blossom Village." Ye Tian said.
Thirteen was stunned. What place was Peach Blossom Village?
Wasn't that Zhu Zhuqing's hiding place?
Who knew whether Zhu Zhuqing had made contact with the Black Eagle Legion?
This was heading straight into the line of fire!
Before Thirteen could organize his words to persuade him, Ye Tian had already left the tavern's private room.
Peach Blossom Village wasn't some remote location. On horseback from Eaton City, it only took half a day.
Thirteen, who had been on edge the entire way, followed behind Ye Tian. Only after seeing the North Star Squad deployed in the surrounding area did his anxious heart settle down.
So Young Master had made arrangements long ago.
Now there was no need to worry about safety.
The North Star Squad was well-trained and could match several Titled Douluo.
Even if they encountered powerful enemies, they could delay them for a while.
Peach Blossom Village was now completely deserted.
Only two or three stubborn old men who valued their lives lightly remained, leaning on their canes, gathered together chatting and laughing.
As if all the war had nothing to do with them.
Ye Tian curiously approached, bending down to ask, "Several old gentlemen, the enemy has already arrived. Why didn't you follow the main group up the mountain to take refuge?"
An old man with age spots on his face examined the handsome young man before him with interest.
"Getting old, can't run anymore."
As he spoke.
The old man grinned, revealing two white spirit rings.
"Though this old man can't walk anymore, I can still take down two Empire soldiers invading my homeland!"
This made Ye Tian secretly admire him. Seeing the old gentleman's domineering aura, he must have been someone who stood up for justice in his youth.
"Young lad, where are you from?" The old gentleman asked seemingly casually.
In reality, he and his old brothers nearby had all raised their guard.
The enemy had arrived, yet everyone else was running up the mountain.
These two young people, however, were riding fine horses heading into the village.
It was hard not to be suspicious.
"Me?" Ye Tian pointed at himself and smiled lightly. "Coming from Heavenly Star City, following Lord Ye's instructions to see how well everyone has hidden."
"So you were dispatched by Lord Ye."
"No wonder—so full of vigor!"
The old men sighed repeatedly, marveling in wonder.
They all began praising Lord General Ye, telling how at their advanced age, they could still be allocated their own land.
After a few sentences of chitchat, Ye Tian clearly learned the route the Peach Blossom Village villagers had taken to retreat into the mountains.
Following Thirteen up the mountain, Ye Tian sighed:
"These old people are still too young. What if we were enemies? Wouldn't the intelligence have been coaxed out of them?"
(End of Chapter)