They quickly devised a plan: they would first attack from the shadows with hidden blades, but the success rate was low, especially for skilled attackers. However, they could lure them to the canyon area and then attack with grenades, which would surely kill a large number of them, before launching a frontal assault.

“Leave Li Yong’en to me. You’ll help your uncle deal with the others every month.”

"What about me? What about me?" Luo Zhi leaned in with a fluffy head.

Qin Su: "..." It seems he has forgotten that Luo Zhi's mastery of poison techniques is extremely high.

"Xiao Zhi gave me a vial of poison. If I can't kill him head-on, I'll stuff the poison into his throat."

Luo Zhi got excited and pulled out a whole bunch of bottles and jars.

“Actually, it doesn’t have to be so complicated.” Luo Zhi took out a short flute. “I discovered that there are quite a few poisonous insects in the Yuehai Kingdom along the way. I can bring the poisonous insects over.”

Qin Su patted her shoulder, "Then Xiao Zhi will play a supporting role, but she must protect herself."

Luo Zhi's eyes sparkled as she pulled out three bottles of antidote pills. "Just in case, these are antidote pills. Each of us will take two."

Qin Su nodded and instructed that the regular monthly allowance be distributed shortly.

"The people from Ryukyu will arrive in seven or eight days; we cannot delay any longer."

Even in a regular month, they would nod in agreement.

"We'll set off tonight." Qin Su carefully packed away the blueprints and instructed Luban Yue to distribute the hidden blades, but not the hand grenades. Those could injure you if handled improperly.

She gave out a few to the regular monthly allowance and kept a few for herself. Later, Qin Su thought for a moment and gave Luo Zhi a hidden dart, which she then tied to her hand.

"What is this?" She shook it, feeling a little uncomfortable.

Qin Su told her, "Press here, and an arrow will be shot out for you to use for self-defense."

"Thank you, sister! You're the best to me!"

Qin Su ruffled her braids and smiled.

They were ready to depart.

...

Li Yong'en was very favored, which was inseparable from his maternal family. His mother was the sister of the most powerful military governor in Yuehai Kingdom, so Li Yong'en was very arrogant. If he were stupid, he would be easy to control, but he was also smart, which made his position in Yuehai Kingdom very stable.

This inspection of the Northwest Army was also intended to further consolidate military power. Although this military power was in the hands of his uncle, they were all in the same boat. What his uncle owned was also his.

As dawn approached, Li Yong'en led his men on their journey. After about half an hour, they arrived at the northern outskirts of the capital. They would reach the northwestern military camp in another hour.

The military camp shouldn't be too close, otherwise the emperor's throne would be unstable.

Qin Su made a gesture, and arrows were fired at Li Yong'en's troops.

The reason I didn't use a hidden blade was because I was worried about its range.

"There's an ambush!"

Someone in Li Yong'en's group pulled on the reins and used their sword to cleave the incoming arrows.

Qin Su signaled to release a few more waves.

Li Yong'en's team was clearly very experienced; after all, assassination attempts were commonplace for someone in his position. The men he brought were also top-notch, quickly stabilizing their formation.

Seeing this, Qin Su understood that she should use the second plan; the other party would not chase after her if they didn't bleed.

She aimed her hidden arrow at Li Yong'en's position. The hidden arrow was much faster than a regular bow and arrow. Li Yong'en managed to dodge it, but his deputy was hit in the arm and the arrow pierced through it.

"Damn it!" Li Yong'en cursed, quickly glancing in the direction of Qin Su and the others, clearly already holding a grudge.

"Withdraw!" Qin Su gave the order, and everyone immediately evacuated.

Li Yong'en initially didn't take it seriously, thinking they were just a bunch of small fry like before, and he could send his men to chase them. However, the other party was clearly skilled in riding and archery, and almost injured him.

Such a person should never be allowed to live. What if he didn't manage to dodge next time?

"Chase them! Chase them until they're dead!"

The two teams continued to entangle each other.

The people Qin Su brought were all top-notch. Luo Zhi was a bit slower, but she was carried on the back of a muscular uncle and didn't fall behind anyone at all.

They used to be elite soldiers of White Tiger Stronghold, and they were used to fighting guerrilla warfare against government troops. It was easy for them to sneak away with a few people.

Qin Su was extremely fast, but she lagged behind to keep a close eye on Li Yong'en and the others' movements.

They hovered there, neither too close nor too far, making them feel like they were about to catch up, but they just couldn't.

As Qin Su and the others crossed the canyon, Li Yong'en's advisor said, "Your Highness, we cannot pursue them any further."

What if this is a trap?

"That man must die! Send someone to scout ahead." He was wary of the terrain; if the enemy was indeed lying in ambush here, it would be too dangerous for them.

One of his men gritted his teeth and went over, but successfully crossed the canyon without any problems.

"Have you seen anyone?" the strategist asked the vanguard.

The striker nodded. "They ran a bit further while we were stopped, but we could still see them."

"Quickly, after them!" Li Yong'en raised his whip and swiftly entered the canyon.

As we entered the middle of the canyon, several black objects were thrown out from somewhere.

"A hidden weapon!" Li Yong'en cleaved the dark, round object in two with his sword. The black object exploded instantly upon impact.

The immense force slammed him to the ground, causing him to wince in pain from his internal organs.

"Your Highness!" Their voices were quickly drowned out by the explosion, and several guards were blown to pieces.

The remaining ones were all warriors handpicked by Li Yong'en, tough and resilient.

Qin Su observed carefully and found that Li Yong'en was still alive. Although he had blast wounds on his body, he was still alive and well.

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