Chapter 291
In his understanding, that young hero was not the kind of person who would act this way. But the heart of man is a mystery, especially when life and death are at stake...
Suddenly.
Qu Sheng's expression froze.
The mournful sound of the wind had stopped, as if something had blocked it.
He turned around.
There stood a figure of a tall youth, who casually waved his hand, and some kind of mystical object opened up a space.
Vague shapes could be seen, piled high with supplies.
“Sorry to keep you waiting, Commander Qu.”
It was him, it was him, it was still him.
“...You really... came back?”
Qu Sheng looked dazed, slow to realize.
Yes.
How could he have left alone?
The Cold Fairy was still in the city.
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**Chapter 316: Rewarding the Troops and Discussing Military Affairs**
“Li Shaoxia, where did all these military supplies come from?”
Qu Sheng could no longer contain his curiosity.
“I bought them.”
Li Mo maintained the portal to his small world while appearing somewhat distracted.
Well, he wasn’t exactly distracted.
The notifications in his ears were incessant, ringing every second, and not just one at a time; it was a cacophony that made his head buzz.
He couldn’t even begin to count them, let alone take a proper look.
“Bought... them?”
Qu Sheng nearly choked on his own saliva.
“Don’t worry, Commander. I definitely didn’t do anything illegal. All these things were obtained through legitimate means.”
As Li Mo spoke, he added:
“By the way, besides the military supplies, there are some other items.”
“Some things need to be transported carefully, so handle them gently.”
As his words fell, a loud crash echoed.
Dust was kicked up from the solid yellow earth, revealing racks of crossbows, intricately inscribed with runes, glinting coldly under the light, sending shivers down one’s spine.
There were also boxes of iron, exuding an explosive aura, filled with who knows what.
But for Qu Sheng, who was in the inner realm, a sharp sense of danger surged within him at first glance.
The items inside were definitely not benign.
There were also drums made from the hides of thunder beasts, towering three men high... and array stones inscribed with patterns that carried the weight of mountains...
“...”
Qu Sheng stared at this pile of forbidden weapons, lost in thought.
Legitimate means?
What legitimate means could procure such military arms?
These were far superior to what was found in the Qingmu camp!
“Li Xiong, what is this?”
Huang Donglai’s eyes lit up; he loved such deadly ‘foreign objects.’
“That’s a Rongyuan military crossbow. Even the strong in the inner realm wouldn’t dare to take it head-on. If powered by Xuanjing, its power is even greater, but it can only be used a few times before breaking.”
“And this one?”
“Thunderfire Pills—wait! Be careful with that! It’s very easy to explode; if one goes off, they all will, and the entire camp will be blown to pieces.”
“Wow... can I borrow one to study?”
“Just be careful.”
“Come on, Li Xiong, you know me.”
Li Mo carefully began to take out the piles of military supplies.
As he looked at the warehouse gradually filling with grain and the unique military equipment, Qu Sheng initially felt shocked, then excitement mixed with joy, and finally, he became somewhat numb.
There was just too much.
So much that the waves of shock had become a norm.
Moreover, Li Shaoxia said this was just the first batch.
He remained silent for a long time, no longer asking Li Mo about the origins of these items or how he had brought them.
“Li Shaoxia, why are you doing this?”
Qu Sheng found it hard to understand this young man.
The value of these items was immeasurable.
They could be used to establish a sect, enough to squander for ten lifetimes without running out.
Li Mo could have left, taking his Cold Fairy with him, leaving no trace behind.
Yet he chose to return, risking everything to bring back military supplies and those audacious weapons.
Qu Sheng had many questions, but he asked none.
Before long.
The camp was brightly lit.
The personal guards rode swiftly, spreading the word:
“The commander has decreed that Li Shaoxia is generously providing supplies to reward the troops!”
Before the battle, ensuring the soldiers were well-fed and hydrated was essential to boost morale.
Tents were flung open, and the soldiers paused their tasks, looking in surprise and joy towards the direction of the heralds.
Rewarding the troops?
It had been a long, long time since they had heard those four words. For quite a while, even the relief funds had been meager, and it was only due to effective management that no mutiny had occurred.
Many had privately discussed that if things continued like this, the Qingmu camp would struggle to maintain its structure.
The name shouted by the guards felt like a beacon in the darkness.
“Thank you, Li Shaoxia!”
The cheers were deafening.
Meanwhile, the three of them made their way to the central tent.
Qu Sheng listened to the rising cheers and bowed deeply:
“This salute is on behalf of the soldiers.”
“The soldiers of the Qingmu camp haven’t received their full pay in a long time.”
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**Chapter 317: The Barbecue Version of the Empty City Strategy**
“Report!”
At that moment, a messenger rushed in, breathless, and announced loudly:
“An army of 120,000 from the southern border, along with various disaster beasts, is heading towards Qingmu City. They’re moving fast; they’ll reach Qingmu City in half an hour at most.”
Qu Sheng frowned: “Notify all camps to immediately ascend the city walls. Also, send logistics personnel to deploy the military equipment right away; all logistics must be mobilized.”
Orders were issued and relayed by dozens of personal guards.
The guarding general, Wu Lang, questioned:
“Commander, is it really necessary to send so many people to transport our military equipment?”
Maintaining the basic structure of the Qingmu camp was already challenging, let alone those military supplies, some of which were more precious than gold. Without support from the court, it was impossible to afford them.
“Li Shaoxia sent...”
“Ahem!”
A certain unknown figure coughed.
Qu Sheng corrected himself: “Uh, it was Li Shaoxia who led me to unexpectedly discover a military arsenal from a previous dynasty, filled with many weapons, all as good as new.”
“?”
The generals were left with many question marks above their heads.
Commander, do you even hear what you’re saying?
A previous dynasty? As good as new?
But seeing Li Shaoxia’s serious expression, the generals weren’t foolish; even if these were given by Li Shaoxia, could they really say that?
They must have been picked up somewhere.
“Li Shaoxia truly is the chosen one, to have stumbled upon military weapons.”
“This is fate; it seems heaven wants us to win this battle!”
“Having weapons is great, but the enemy is about to arrive. In such a rush, can we deploy everything in time?”
Military equipment wasn’t that easy to set up.
For instance, that Yu Jie array stone, even with enough Xuanjing, would take at least two hours to cover the city walls completely.
“Should I lead a few battalions out to intercept them?”
Wu Lang stood up, looking resolute.
“Good job, General Wu!”
“You’ve brought honor to our Qingmu camp!”
“Don’t worry, Brother Wu, I’ll follow right behind you.”
Going out to intercept meant certain death; without a belief in their survival, Wu Lang wouldn’t have volunteered.
In an instant, the atmosphere in the camp was akin to the chilling winds of the Yishui River, where brave men go forth never to return, and farewell drinks were being poured.
“Wait.” At that moment, Li Shaoxia’s voice caught everyone’s attention.
Li Mo looked at the resolute generals and felt something was off.
In a battle across the heavens and earth, didn’t they like to use strategies?
“Soldiers shouldn’t be sacrificed recklessly. If it’s just to buy time, I have an immature suggestion.”
He wasn’t too familiar with leading troops, so he had kept quiet until now.
But everyone knew that Li Shaoxia was a genius!
Qu Sheng nodded slightly, signaling him to continue.
Li Mo stood up and surveyed the generals, his expression calm:
“Based on my experience fighting Han Zhen, he is a suspicious old fox, deeply calculating and difficult to deal with.”
The others nodded; an old monster borrowing a corpse to come back to life—how could he not be cunning?
Dealing with such a person, ordinary strategies would likely be ineffective, which was why Wu Lang chose to risk his life to buy time.
“To deal with such a person, what mistakes do wise men often make?”
“Overthinking!”
“Those who love to scheme think ten steps ahead. So, let’s do the opposite!”
“If he thinks we’re on high alert, we’ll act as if we’re unguarded.”
“Why not open the city gates wide? While we secretly set up our military equipment, we can bring out barbecue grills and let the soldiers on the city walls enjoy barbecue and sing songs. How will he respond then?”
“???”
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