When Mo Li arrived at the military camp, Cheng Jin not only brought him food but also a change of clothes, which made Mo Li feel very warm and cared for. Although the food was simple, Mo Li did not complain and was very grateful.
Meanwhile, in the camp, Hua Mulan looked at the sand table with a furrowed brow. "This strong wind has blocked our route. If we take a detour, it will probably delay us for a long time. But the army is short of food and can't afford to waste any more time. Strategist Liang, do you have a solution?"
Liang Qiwei, a middle-aged man who looked very old, stroked his beard and frowned as he spoke, "In my humble opinion, it would be better to collect grain and fodder from the people in the surrounding villages to temporarily relieve our urgent needs."
Hua Mulan frowned slightly. "As far as I know, this year's severe drought has resulted in a meager harvest for the people. I'm afraid this move would be inappropriate."
Hearing Mulan criticize his opinion, Liang Qiwei huffed and puffed, "Hmph, since the general thinks it's inappropriate, then don't ask this old man anymore! This old man is tired and will go back to rest!"
With that, he flicked his sleeves, got up, and walked out, muttering to himself, "Being hesitant and timid will prevent you from achieving great things!"
Mulan couldn't help but sigh: "If we fight for the people, how can we take from them without any limits? That kind of army is nothing but bandits!"
Just as Mulan was struggling with how to solve the food shortage problem, Cheng Jin walked in and said, "General, Mo Li has woken up."
Hua Mulan looked puzzled. "Mo Li?"
“Yes, it’s the handsome young master we rescued yesterday,” Cheng Jin said.
"Have you tested them?"
"Yes, he said he had never been involved in worldly affairs before because his homeland was destroyed by the barbarian invasion, so he came out to prepare to make a name for himself!"
"His homeland was destroyed, and he wants to make a name for himself... Did he mention where he's from?"
"No, but I think Mo Li is so good-looking, he doesn't seem like a bad person," Cheng Jin said, scratching his head.
"Don't judge a book by its cover. Keep a close eye on him these next two days. If he does anything unusual, have him arrested." Mulan said cautiously. "At this critical time, we can't afford any more mistakes."
Cheng Jin nodded. "Yes!"
After Cheng Jin left, Hua Mulan lowered her head and pondered, "Mo Li... how could he have appeared in the Wind Disc by such a coincidence, without any fatal injuries..."
The military doctor examined Mo Li yesterday and reported that he was unusually robust. How could someone who looked so frail be described as robust? This made Hua Mulan wary…
At this moment, Mo Li was unaware that he had been listed as a dangerous person and was taking his first steps outside the camp.
Leaning on his crutch, Mo Li walked step by step, the pain in his legs making him drenched in sweat. "Damn it, I didn't expect that I couldn't use any demonic power at all, and I can't even use the Soul Painting Eye. This physical body is still strong enough, otherwise I would have died long ago after falling from such a height! I must recover quickly and find Xiao Bai..."
"What are you doing?" Cheng Jin, who had just returned from Mulan's place, couldn't help but exclaim when he saw Mo Li.
Mo Li was startled and quickly turned her head. Due to the excessive force, her legs could not keep up with the rhythm, and she fell directly to the ground.
Cheng Jin rushed over and helped him up, saying, "You rascal, I told you it takes a hundred days to recover from a broken bone, and you're still running around like that."
"Where did I run off to?" Mo Li rolled his eyes, the fall he had just made had left him trembling with pain.
"You should just stay in your room and rest," Cheng Jin said, glancing at Mo Li.
"I'm getting sick from lying here so much!" Mo Li said impatiently.
Cheng Jin frowned. "But you can't just run around like that! What if something happens to you? Wouldn't all the effort of saving you have been for nothing!"
"Okay, okay, I won't go out." Mo Li waved his hand and said.
In the distance, Mulan, watching Mo Li, frowned deeply. "Why is this guy heading towards the place where supplies are stored?"
Upon seeing Mo Li's stunningly beautiful face, Mulan felt nothing but disgust.
As night fell, Mo Li tossed and turned, unable to sleep due to the pain in his legs. In desperation, he slowly sat up, got out of bed, and left the room...
"Fire! Help!"
"Fire! Help!"
Mulan had just fallen asleep when she suddenly heard shouts. She sat up abruptly, dressed quickly, and went outside. There she saw flames shooting into the sky, accompanied by a pungent, oily smell that grew stronger and stronger.
"Hurry up and get some water!"
"Hurry up!"
Mulan's face was grim. "Who did this?!"
The grain and provisions were all destroyed overnight!
The soldiers' faces were grave, making the atmosphere eerie. Mulan squinted, scanning the group one by one. "I didn't expect this to happen. It seems we still have a long way to go!"
Seeing Mulan's cold gaze, everyone lowered their heads.
"Victory has made you lazy. Even your night patrols are so sloppy. What right do you have to call yourselves soldiers? You're a bunch of good-for-nothings!" Mulan said angrily.
"General, I think the person you rescued is highly suspicious of arson!"
Hua Mulan squinted at the person who spoke, "You're telling me you can't subdue a cripple and let him set fires? You have the nerve to say that!"
"I……"
"General, in my humble opinion, you should think about how to make amends!" Liang Qiwei said with a mocking tone.
Hua Mulan frowned and said, "I will immediately write a letter to announce this matter and bring out the reserve provisions!"
"Spare provisions?" Liang Qiwei looked at Hua Mulan in surprise.
“It’s stockpiled coarse grains,” Mulan said, glancing at him.
Liang Qiwei nodded without saying anything. There was no better way now that things had come to this, and fortunately, Mulan was prepared.
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