Northern Border, atop a high slope.
Camouflage uniform, large boots, binoculars in hand, and sitting cross-legged on the earthy slope, he observed the distant surroundings.
If someone looked closely, they would notice a red snake beside the man with his face painted in bold patterns.
Before Su Shu left, she left the Little Snake King, endowed with mana, by Tang Zelin's side to protect him.
Although Tang Zelin felt it was unnecessary, having joined the army, he had already prepared himself to face any hardship.
But he also knew that without reassuring her, she would not leave.
The front line's situation was so tense, with crises ready to erupt at any moment.
If she stayed, he would be very worried.
So, after his wife left, it was just him and the snake left, alone together.
Because a red snake suddenly appeared by his side, it initially scared a group of people.