Hearing that Jia Lingyun was leading his troops back to the capital, Murong Qingqing was overjoyed. She issued an order for all civil and military officials, including the Emperor, to travel ten miles outside the city to welcome him.
The court had previously estimated when Jia Lingyun would return based on the travel speed of his elite Camp Breaker unit, expecting them to reach Luoyang by noon. But now, as the sun dipped behind the western mountains, there was still no sign of Jia Lingyun. Some mishap must have occurred along the way.
Long Gu, clutching his Coiled Dragon Staff, looked visibly disgruntled. He gestured sharply toward Long Shan.
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