My sister is Luna

The Great Wall, one of the twelve wonders of the world, also possesses a mysterious power unknown to most. Since its construction, it has never been breached and is the strongest defense of the Tang Dynasty against foreign enemies.

The Great Wall stretches across the vast northern desert, its sturdy walls cleaving the sea of ​​sand. On one side lies an endless, fertile plain, and on the other, a desolate wasteland. This makes the Great Wall a dividing line, protecting the Eastern empire behind it, a symbol of civilization and peace that inspires awe and longing.

The Great Wall was the guardian of the Tang Dynasty's Heluo region, and the guardians of the Great Wall were the Great Wall Guards. They were mostly composed of soldiers exiled to the frontier and residents living near the Great Wall. After the empire split and reunited, the Great Wall Guards became more inclusive. No matter who you were or what kind of person you were, as long as you had the ability, you could join the Great Wall Guards and enjoy the benefits of the empire.

"As long as the Great Wall stands, we live; when the Great Wall falls, we die."

This is a sentence that every soldier guarding the Great Wall keeps in mind, and some people with such awareness even dedicate their lives to the Great Wall.

Behind them are their country and their families. They are the strongest defenders, the end of the enemy, standing on the front line, always teetering on the edge of death, but no one ever runs away, because—there are no cowards who guard the Great Wall!

Mmm...it smells so good...

In his hazy sleep, Cain felt as if he were lying in a warm place, with a warm and mellow fragrance lingering around his nose. Cain took a deep breath.

wrong……

As if realizing something, he subconsciously opened one eye and found that Mulan was carrying him on her back. His head was resting on her shoulder, very close to her neck, where he could see the fine, transparent downy hair. A few strands of rosy hair teased his nose with each step. Mulan had both the gentleness of a woman and the fortitude of a man. She was a reassuring warrior with a unique charm.

The scent was coming from Mulan's neck. Cain didn't know whether he should wake up.

"Hey, you're awake now, aren't you? Trying to pretend to be asleep and slack off?" Mulan stopped in her tracks.

"Uh, I just woke up, thank you..." Cain jumped off Mulan's back.

"No need to thank me, we're already comrades-in-arms, it's only right." Mulan laughed heartily.

“Okay…” Cain had never experienced war before, but he could feel Mulan’s sincerity. He liked this feeling of sharing burdens and mutual trust.

"Here you go. We still have a while before we reach the Great Wall. We need to get there before sunset, as many demons will be lurking and hunting at night." Mulan tossed Cain a palm-sized piece of cake.

"Thank you, Mulan." Cain ate a few bites and felt a little full.

"Mulan?" Hua Mulan asked curiously.

"That's how we call our friends in Sunset Beach."

"Oh, I see. Your customs over there are so warm and welcoming."

"Let's go, and help me carry the sword." Mulan glanced at Cain, then took the lead and walked ahead.

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As evening fell, Cain and Mulan finally arrived at the Great Wall.

The majestic Great Wall stands tall, exuding an ancient and powerful aura, carrying a long-lasting vitality that gives people a sense of security. When the enemy sees this thick wall, which is more than ten meters high, they feel oppressed and also feel despair.

Each checkpoint is guarded by soldiers, who stand tall and never dare to relax their vigilance.

"Magnificent," Cain exclaimed, looking at the Great Wall.

"Don't just look at it. Now you need to go inside the Great Wall and find a man named Su Lie. Give this badge to the guard. When you find General Su Lie, tell him that you were recommended by Hua Mulan. He will handle it, and then you will officially join the Great Wall Guard."

Mulan gave Cain a wing-like badge, then walked toward a corner of the Great Wall.

"Wait, Mulan, aren't you coming with me?" Cain called out to Mulan.

"No, it's not appropriate for me to be in the public eye right now." Mulan waved her hand and turned away, leaving Cain with a graceful silhouette.

"Goodbye then..." Cain waved, though it was unclear whether she heard him.

I always feel like she's missing something.

Looking at Mulan's shapely back, Cain felt a little strange.

"Hey! And your sword, Mulan, your sword is still with me, don't you want it anymore?" Cain only then realized that he was still carrying Mulan's greatsword. He wanted to call her back, but she was already gone.

"Never mind, I don't know where she is either. Let her find out and come to me to get it." Cain scratched his head and then walked into a pass on the Great Wall.

"Halt! Who goes there!" the city's soldiers shouted.

“Brother, take a look.” Cain showed off his badge.

The city gates opened.

Once inside the Great Wall, everyone was doing their own thing, either gathering to eat or cleaning their weapons.

Kane noticed a few glances, but there was no hostility. Perhaps it was his unusual appearance as a foreigner that aroused the curiosity of some people, but Kane didn't care.

He hadn't walked far when he saw a muscular man over two meters tall talking to a group of people.

Among the Great Wall Guards, there is someone with such strong, muscular muscles and such a tall stature; it's obvious without even guessing that it's Su Lie.

Cain walked over to Su Lie, who was drinking water while leaning against a large pillar with his weapon after the crowd dispersed, and politely greeted him: "Hello, are you General Su Lie? I was recommended by Hua Mulan."

"Oh, Mulan?" Su Lie put down his water bowl. He looked a little haggard. He looked Cain over carefully and said, "I understand. Go to that room to register. And you can skip the general."

At this time, he was held accountable for the chaos caused by the opening of the market and was removed from his position as general. However, thanks to his accumulated prestige and family, as well as Mulan's persuasion, he was given a second chance as a deputy general.

Following Su Lie's instructions, Cain entered the room to register, and the registration staff gave him a badge and uniform of the Great Wall Guard.

"Everyone, today we have a new member joining our Great Wall Guard. His name is Cain. I hope you will get along well and fight side by side in the days to come," Su Lie said loudly to the soldiers around him.

"Welcome, welcome, welcome!" The soldiers stood up and applauded.

Many soldiers had never seen a foreigner before, and they curiously went up to talk to Cain.

"Why did you decide to join the Great Wall Guards?" someone asked curiously.

"Is this your first time in Heluo? How come you speak Dongfang dialect so fluently? You're practically a local!" someone exclaimed in surprise.

"My home is right behind the Great Wall. Where is your hometown?"

"There are so many delicious foods in my hometown, I'll take you to try them sometime."

"My family has many beautiful women, would you like to settle down here?" someone joked.

"Hey, why don't you introduce me to someone?"

"You're not as handsome as Cain, that girl won't be interested in you."

"Hahaha..." everyone laughed.

"Meow hahaha... I am Shen Mengxi, welcome to the Great Wall Guard. If you ever have any questions, feel free to come to me. I'll protect you, meow." The small cat-eared Shen Mengxi squeezed into the crowd and said, pretending to be a big brother.

"Hahahaha... Shen Mengxi, you've only been in the Great Wall Guard for a month, you're still a greenhorn, and you're already protecting him? You're so young, maybe he's the one protecting you." A bearded man laughed as he exposed the smug Shen Mengxi, then leisurely took a sip of water.

"Meow! Even though it's only been a month, I'm still his senior. My bombs are no joke. I can handle them! I'm a genius at mechanical bombs!" Shen Mengxi suddenly bristled and pulled out a cat-shaped bomb from her bosom, holding it high.

But Shen Mengxi was small and didn't seem threatening.

"Hahahaha..." The surrounding soldiers couldn't help but laugh, which made Shen Mengxi so angry that she jumped up and down, wishing she could blow their hair out with a cat-shaped bomb.

Cain was also amused by the funny and cute Shen Mengxi. The monotonous life of the border army was rarely filled with new things. Everyone chatted and laughed, and Cain learned a lot of interesting things. Although the Great Wall Guards were rough, they had simple kindness. The charm of the ancient Great Wall was indeed extraordinary, and so were the people who guarded it. Their enthusiasm made the Great Wall full of vitality.

The familiar language and the familiar strangers made Cain quite like the place. He integrated quickly, and if it weren't for his foreign appearance, the guards would have thought he was a native of this place.

In the corner, a lone black-haired youth wiped the blade of his sword, quietly watching everything with a hint of a smile in his eyes.

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