That's it... over? How long has it been? That's way too fast!
Qiao'er was the first to react, grabbing the soldier who brought the news and asking urgently:
"Did they really win? Or is this just a delaying tactic? Those barbarians are cunning; we mustn't fall into their trap!"
The soldier, panting heavily, wiped the blood from his face and grinned:
"Don't worry, young lady! This time we really have won!"
"The guards have already started cleaning up the battlefield! They've killed over five thousand enemies! The blood is flowing like a small river!"
Qiao'er and Chen Qingwan were stunned again.
Five thousand? That's ridiculous! Who would believe that?!
Five thousand people were killed in such a short time?
None of the generals they had met in the capital were as boastful as him!
When the soldier saw the two girls looking completely bewildered, he chuckled, revealing a set of bright white teeth:
"Oh my, you two young ladies must be from out of town? You clearly haven't heard of Lord Lu's illustrious reputation!"
"That's a celestial being descended to earth!"
"Don't even mention five thousand, he could do five hundred thousand... wait? Five hundred thousand seems a bit much... cough cough, anyway, he's incredibly awesome!"
Qiao'er pursed her lips and didn't say anything more.
She wondered if the people of Shannan County had collectively developed delusions.
Everyone was praising Lu Yan to the skies.
The soldier then shouted to the crowd:
"The war is over! Everyone, leave in an orderly manner! Don't push! Don't shove!"
The people in the shelter cheered and rushed out.
They surged toward the city gate like a tide, wanting to see the battlefield with their own eyes and to comfort the victorious soldiers.
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