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#266 - Chapter 40: Goal Achieved

At that moment, Hodor, carrying Bran on his back, was feeling very happy. During Liu Yuan's stay in Winterfell, he had taken good care of this somewhat simple-minded giant, often rewarding him with many delicious snacks. Since the great upheaval in Winterfell, Hodor had not seen a familiar face for a long time.

However, the wildling woman Osha and Meera were wary of this mysterious man in black robes, their eyes fixed on him. She had lived in Winterfell for more than a year and had never seen this person. Moreover, his appearance in such a desolate place beyond the Wall was highly suspicious.

After all, when Liu Yuan had just appeared, he had mercilessly slapped Jojen unconscious. He didn't seem like a good person at all. If Bran hadn't stopped him in time, they probably would have already taught him a lesson.

Under Liu Yuan's guidance, the group moved through the intricate tunnels. After some twists and turns, they finally arrived at a tightly closed wooden door. Without hesitation, Liu Yuan kicked the seemingly sturdy door. With a loud bang, the entire door instantly turned into a pile of broken wood, scattering in all directions.

He opened the cave first, summoning five strong warhorses from his space. Then, he shouted loudly into the dark cave, "Everyone, come out quickly! It's not safe here yet, we must leave immediately. Hey, little guy, take care of your brother. If he falls off the horse halfway, I won't care!"

With that, he roughly pulled Hodor up and threw him onto a horse like a sack. Knowing that this guy couldn't ride, he quickly took out a sturdy leather rope, wrapped it around him twice, and secured him tightly.

Then, he carefully picked up Bran, lightly leaped onto the horse, and took one last look at the flames that dyed half the sky red. "Giddy up!" With his crisp command, the team galloped away like an arrow, the horses' hooves kicking up snowflakes, quickly disappearing into the vast and boundless snowfield.

Time flew by, and three days had passed. At the foot of the towering, crystal-clear ice wall, the bustling Eastwatch-by-the-Sea was crowded with people, countless figures busily working. At this moment, two massive White Tiger ships, as large as mountains, were slowly entering the harbor.

Commander Cotter Pyke of Eastwatch led Maester Harmune and several Night's Watch soldiers quickly towards the port. Maester Harmune squinted his eyes, carefully examined the ships, and said, "Commander Cotter, those are the banners of House Celtigar."

Cotter looked puzzled. "Why would they suddenly come here? Normally, previous trade wouldn't require such large ships, let alone sending two at once."

Harmune: "My Lord, I don't know. Perhaps we should go and see."

Outside the Eastwatch fortress, there was a small port, the only port of the Night's Watch that faced the outside world. Although it was not large, it was the northernmost trading node in Westeros. Originally, most of those who frequented it were smugglers. For the sake of the Night's Watch's meager tax revenue, successive Lord Commanders turned a blind eye.

In recent years, many merchants had come here to import furs, creating a distorted prosperity. However, facing the massive White Tiger ships, the port seemed somewhat cramped. With a series of mechanical sounds, the ship's side slowly unfolded, forming a sturdy bridge that rested firmly on the pier.

Then, a team of soldiers in black armor, with uniform steps, marched out in single file. They stood tall and straight, with solemn expressions, holding sharp weapons in their hands, exuding a chilling aura. Behind this group of soldiers, Liu Yuan appeared before everyone, leading several attendants.

"Slo... slow... be... care... ful..." Hodor said with difficulty, his voice revealing concern and tension. He held his arms slightly open, as if wanting to protect the slow-moving figure beside him.

Bran leaned on a crutch, each step appearing exceptionally difficult, but he insisted on walking himself, without signaling others to help. Although his steps were faltering, his eyes were firm and determined.

Since Liu Yuan had successfully rescued them, he hadn't lingered, but had hurried to the stronghold located at the Last River. Upon arrival, he quickly ordered all the guards to withdraw, and led everyone directly onto the ships, heading towards Eastwatch. During this process, another ship from Skagos Island joined the group.

It was on this ship that Liu Yuan injected Bran with the Ice and Fire world version of the gene enhancement serum that he had been researching for many years. This serum incorporated many precious medicinal materials unique to this plane. Although its enhancement effect was relatively ordinary, it had amazing effects in terms of treatment. In just two short days, Bran, who had been seriously injured and unable to walk, was now able to stand and move slowly with the aid of a crutch.

Not only that, but he also removed the mental imprints on Hodor and Jojen. Many years ago, they had become puppets in the hands of the Three-Eyed Raven. Especially Jojen, who had been mentally manipulated by the Three-Eyed Raven since childhood; and Hodor was even more miserable, having been unable to speak for more than twenty years.

However, when the mental imprints were removed, the effects were immediate: Hodor was finally able to speak again, but still needed lengthy training like Bran to fully restore his ability to communicate normally; as for Jojen, he was in a state of mental depression for a long time. But Meera was very pleased about this, because her always neurotic and talkative brother had finally quieted down.

After meeting with the commander of Eastwatch, the two sides exchanged pleasantries. Liu Yuan promised to provide Eastwatch with a batch of support, including a hundred soldiers and a large amount of military supplies. In addition, there were four hundred soldiers responsible for escorting Bran and his party south, their destination being Winterfell.

According to recent intelligence, Robb had already retaken Winterfell and successfully driven all the Ironborn ravaging the North out of the country.

Bran looked at Teacher Galon with reluctance, his eyes full of pleading. "Teacher Galon, are you really not coming back with us?" His voice trembled slightly, as if afraid of hearing the disappointing answer.

However, Liu Yuan simply shook his head, and said firmly, "No, child. Everyone has their own path to walk, and I have my own things to do. However, when you go back, you can stop by and visit Jon at the Black Castle. I believe he must miss you very much, remember to leave him some reliable helpers. Also, regarding recovery training, do not overdo it. Once the body is damaged, it will be extremely difficult to recover."

After saying these words, Liu Yuan resolutely spurred his horse and galloped in the opposite direction from the team.