Night was about to fall, and the cold wind became biting. Mo Li's thin clothes were not enough to keep out the cold wind, and she couldn't help but rub her icy hands.
"You've caught a cold, so you should wear more clothes."
Mo Chen took off his coat and handed it to Mo Li, who didn't stand on ceremony and put it on, which made her feel a little better.
At that moment, Wang Qiankun raised his hand and pointed to the river not far ahead, saying, "Around this river is the city where our army is stationed."
Mo Li looked in the direction he was pointing, where the small river rippled in the wind, carrying a natural tranquility.
Squinting slightly, Mo Li looked towards the distant lights. The darkness suddenly cleared, and he saw many people gathered together eating delicious food. However, he noticed that their faces were solemn, and even with such a feast, they showed no joy whatsoever…
Just as Mo Li was having some doubts, the sky in the direction of the crowd was suddenly dyed red by a blood-red vortex, and a murderous aura soared into the sky!
Mo Li stared blankly in that direction. Seeing Mo Li's flustered expression and furrowed brows, Mo Chen asked curiously, "Mo Li, what did you see?"
“Surrounded by yin energy, with bloodthirsty aura reaching the heavens. That, that’s the road leading to the Yellow Springs! Someone, no! Many people will die…” Mo Li said, frowning.
Mo Chen's pupils contracted slightly. Suddenly realizing something, he turned to Wang Qiankun and said, "Xiao Kun, hurry back to the camp!"
Seeing Mo Chen's solemn expression, Wang Qiankun nodded and mounted his horse without hesitation, ready to depart. He glanced at Mo Li and said, "Little Brother Mo, you can stay here."
Considering Mo Li's injuries, he probably couldn't withstand any more torment now.
Mo Chen nodded, without saying anything more.
Mo Li thought for a moment and said, "Then leave me a bow and a quiver of arrows."
Wang Qiankun did not ask why he wanted the arrows, but directly instructed Wang Lin to give all the bows and arrows to Mo Li.
Mo Chen glanced at the distant hillside and immediately understood Mo Li's actions. He turned to Mo Li with a worried expression and said seriously, "Just one word: Don't be reckless!"
Mo Li slung the bow and arrows over his back and smiled slightly, "Don't worry, nothing will happen."
Mo Chen left with Wang Qiankun and the others, while Mo Li walked towards the hillside behind them...
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The royal city, guarded by the Wang family army, was commanded by Wang Qiankun as the chief general and Wang Jian as the deputy general. Wang Jian was Wang Lin's father.
At this moment, Wang Jian frowned as he looked at the formidable enemy pressing down on the city. "Qiankun just left, and the barbarian army is already launching a brazen attack. It seems there is indeed a traitor in our army who has leaked intelligence! If I find out who it is, I will make him wish he were dead!"
Just then, a soldier hurriedly approached and respectfully said, "Reporting to the Second General, our scouts have sent word that they haven't set up camp, but have instead started cooking fires on the spot. It seems they are preparing for battle. Please advise on how we should respond!"
Wang Jian looked up at the darkening night and said with a solemn expression, "Judging by the days, the general should be back by tomorrow. No matter what, we must hold the city gates before dawn! Give the order to prepare dinner, so that everyone has the strength to fight!"
"yes!"
...
The fishy smell made Kaneki Haruka feel nauseous. She had heard that only the Central Plains had spices that could make food taste delicious! That was why she was willing to fight alongside a group of burly men.
"What are we waiting for? Let's just charge in and get to it!" A burly man banged on the table and spoke.
“Dai Ben, calling you stupid and clumsy is an understatement. Wang Qiankun of the Wang Family Army is so brave and skilled in battle that he has caused us so many losses. If we cannot confirm the authenticity of the clues provided by the young master, we absolutely cannot act rashly!” The man sitting in the corner wiping his short knife spoke coldly.
"I'm the vanguard! What right do you, a mere assassin, have to lecture me!" Dai Ben slammed his fist on the table in anger.
"What?! Say that again if you dare!"
"Alright, Daiben, Habiza, hurry up and fill your stomachs. If Wang Qiankun is in the military camp, we'll have to set off to meet up with the young master!" Jinmu Qingjiao said with a displeased expression, her mouth full of food.
Upon hearing Kaneki Haruka speak, everyone fell silent.
Just then, a crimson firework exploded in the sky, and Kaneki Haruka's eyes suddenly lit up. She drew her twin swords and shouted, "Prepare to attack!"
Mo Li wiped the sweat from his brow as he climbed the hillside, when suddenly a crimson light flashed across the sky...
Not only Mo Li, but also Mo Chen and the others who were on their way saw this signal.
"Oh no, they've started their move!" Wang Lin exclaimed urgently.
Mo Chen frowned as he stared at the lingering flames, puzzled. "No race in this era has developed such a signal flare. How could it appear here?"
"Military Advisor Mo Chen!" Wang Qiankun called out urgently to Mo Chen.
Mo Chen immediately snapped out of his reverie. "Sorry, I was just spacing out."
"Strategist Mo, is it too late for us to rush back now?" Wang Lin asked with a serious expression.
Mo Chen turned his head and glanced at the distant hillside, where the figure in white had already stopped and asked, "How many arrows did you leave for him?"
"Huh?" Wang Lin looked bewildered, then said, "Ten arrows in total."
Mo Chen said firmly, "Then he should be able to buy us an hour. We must get there within an hour!"
Upon hearing Mo Chen's words, Wang Qiankun immediately spurred his horse forward. Mo Chen was slightly taken aback and hurriedly followed, thinking that this fool probably didn't realize that an hour was still plenty of time...
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With the enemy at the gates, Jinmu Qingjiao watched Daiben from afar. She saw him alone, wielding a two-meter-long giant axe, charging into the battlefield and single-handedly holding off more than ten people.
Seeing this, Wang Jian directly ordered his generals to aim their arrows at Dai Ben. Although it was an unfair victory, who would care about such things at this time?
However, the arrows did not pierce Daiben. Instead, the huge axe stood there, and Daiben hid behind it without any damage. Surprisingly, the giant axe, which had been hit by countless arrows, was still as shiny as new!
"Hahaha! The Wang Family Army, you're nothing special!" Dai Ben said, charging forward again.
Haruka Kaneki frowned. "This guy is still a brainless brute!"
"I don't think Wang Qiankun is coming back anytime soon. Since it's already a done deal, it's good to let that guy vent his anger," Habi said, pursing his lips.
Jinmu Qingjiao suddenly turned her head to look into the distance. The darkness made her feel a little scared. She always felt that there was a pair of eyes staring at her, which made her uneasy.
Habi turned to look at the dead soldiers behind him and said with a disdainful expression, "You're not going to soften your heart, are you?"
Kaneki Haruka squinted at the distance. "Soft-hearted? How could that be? I'm a loyal foodie, and I won't be soft-hearted for my culinary empire! But—in that dark realm, I sensed a powerful aura watching us..."
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