Translator: Atlas Studios  Editor: Atlas Studios

They had not engaged in large-scale clashes because they were afraid of the Ouyang troop from the east and the Duanmu troop from the west.

The two troops were observing the clash, and the southern and northern troops both understood that their counterparts from the east and west would never join. Otherwise, the east and west would surely reap the benefits gained from the clash.

After more than a month of prolonged anxiety, almost two months of minor clashes happened. Eventually, the fight came.

This time, after the first gunshot reverberated through the air, Country X was no longer peaceful.

After the war, Country X would likely be reformed into one large country.

Everyone wanted to be the leader governing the entire Country X. However, in order to do so, he had to retain his troops and life.

This led to the current state of deadlock.

After negotiating with Old Master Duan previously, Bai Yaoyao had joined the troops and prepared for battle.

They didn't arrange for Bai Yaoyao to be by Duan Yanhao's side, but she had no disagreements with that.

 She was satisfied knowing that she could fight alongside him and do something for him. It was enough for her to know that he was well.

She was incredibly courageous in killing her enemies and had displayed her outstanding skills. Through the several small clashes, she had shown that she was the most stellar soldier. She didn't fear death and had many accomplishments under her belt. She saved many people and had risen from a lowly soldier to become an officer.

Despite her status, Bai Yaoyao remained humble and friendly towards everyone.

Within two months, her team of subordinates treated her with respect and were full of admiration for her.

During real battles, skills were the only thing that mattered. Bai Yaoyao was strong and charismatic, naturally winning her fellow soldiers over.

Among the troops, Bai Yaoyao was known as the ‘cure' for bloodshed.

Everyone addressed her as ‘Officer Bai.'

The prolonged anxiety and nerves made Bai Yaoyao lose weight rapidly. Nevertheless, her eyes grew increasingly determined.

Old Master Duan sent his men to secretly observe Bai Yaoyao's performance. Every time the report of her actions was presented to Old Master Duan, he would be stunned.

Duan Xinya was so speechless. “Father, who exactly is Bai Yaoyao? Why is she so strong?”

Old Master Duan couldn't snap out of his shock for a long time. “I want to know who she is too. This girl is truly formidable. She has risen in the ranks too quickly.”

Duan Xinya carefully examined the report several times. She gasped, “Only those who came from a military household won every single battle!”

Old Master Duan recovered from his shock and began to chuckle. “That's right. She's the pride of her family. She doesn't pale in comparison to her male counterparts! She can take a beating, and she isn't afraid to lose her life. Indeed, she's a stellar soldier.”

“Not only that, the thousands of soldiers that she commands respect her tremendously. She's humble and treats everyone fairly. She isn't stuck-up at all…” Duan Xinya added. The more she spoke, the more she felt pleased. She was even smiling as she said that.

Old Master Duan seemed to have recalled something. He told Duan Xinya, “Only the two of us shall know about this. Don't let the others find out about her. I'm afraid that they'll hurt her.”

“Father, don't worry. I know what to do. She may be strong, but we should still protect her secretly and not let her get into any danger. We already have our amazing Yanhao in the family. If Yaoyao were to join us, it'll be even better.”