Now that she had found the Tatars' stronghold, Xie Yushu was no longer in a hurry.
They found a low-lying area in the distance and hid with Qingfeng.
After much deliberation, Qingfeng ultimately chose Daozi and Pangmao, along with a guy codenamed Leg Bro and a Divine Eagle Guard codenamed Water Snake.
They waited where they were.
As Xie Yushu spent more time with them, she gained a better understanding of them. For example, Daozi was most skilled at throwing knives and hidden weapons. The knives he threw could actually chase a target, make several turns, and then fly back.
I heard that a clever trick was used. Although Xie Yushu didn't understand it, it was still quite an eye-opener.
The fat cat may seem simple and honest, but it is actually extremely good at imitating. It can imitate sounds, walks, and even body movements perfectly.
His newly acquired Tatar language was so fluent it was indistinguishable from the real thing.
As his name suggests, "Leg Bro" is not only known for his long legs, but also for his kung fu skills. He can kick a living poplar tree as thick as a bowl in half.
The water snake is extremely agile in martial arts and can even shrink its bones. Few can catch it.
Of course, this is just one of their strengths.
Xie Yushu asked a few questions to get a general understanding, and Qingfeng, seeing that Xie Yushu was asking, directly pointed to the answer for her.
That one is an expert at picking locks, that one is a master of imitation, the one behind him is a master of poison, and the one in the middle is a master of mechanisms.
However, compared to you, they are still far behind.
"I will make arrangements when I need them."
When Qingfeng pointed to them, the group stood up and greeted Xie Yushu. Xie Yushu gestured for them to make themselves at home.
However, he was quite satisfied with these people.
"Top-tier agents. If this group weren't part of the Divine Eagle Guard, they could make a name for themselves on any mountain," he praised without reservation.
"No need to be modest, they're all excellent, elites in their respective fields, which is rare!"
In the past, these people were quite arrogant, but since following Xie Yushu, they have learned to be more humble and discreet.
I suddenly understood the meaning of the phrase "frog in a well".
Waiting is always agonizing. On this grassland, with no shelter, they could only lie together in the tall grass, gazing at the sky and hoping that everything was going well on the other side.
Now that they were closer, they didn't dare to light a fire at night, and the group ate dried meat for the first time.
Without the support of firepower, they finally felt the biting cold of the grassland in winter. They could only cut some straw and spread it on the ground. Everyone squeezed together to keep warm, and when they were really tired, they fell asleep.
However, fearing hypothermia, I dared not sleep for too long, and was woken up once every hour of my night watch to move around.
Meanwhile, Daozi and his team were not having an easy time either.
Incredibly, since there was no cover between their location and the Tatar camp, the four of them racked their brains and finally managed to blend into the flock of sheep and pretend to be sheep. Just as it was getting dark, they were driven back to the sheepfold by the sheepdogs.
There must have been so many sheep on the grassland that the sheep returned to their pens at dusk, when it was getting dark, that four people managed to sneak in without being noticed!
Well, actually, you'd never guess how those seemingly mysterious and imposing secret agents carry out their missions.
Although he managed to sneak in, the smell on him was unbearable!
After finally hiding in the sheepfold until it was completely dark, the group went out, put on a set of Tatar clothes, and pretended to go out to find a bunch of dim-witted people to roast lamb by the fire together!
Taking advantage of the large number of people in the tribe, and the fact that not everyone knew them, Fat Cat, speaking in his newly learned Tatar language, lavished praise on the Tatars sitting with them eating meat.
In short, among these tribes, these few are the bravest, the best fighters, and the most admired.
They were overjoyed by the praise.
Eating is supposed to be a relaxing and enjoyable experience. With someone flattering you and praising you, it's hard not to get carried away. So, by the time they were halfway through their barbecue, the four of them had practically become friends with the Tatars!
After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Daozi pretended to want to take these people, who had been flattered by him, to find the guards of the royal city for a wrestling match.
Meanwhile, they brainwashed them, saying that they were much more capable than the guards of the royal city, but they just didn't have the chance to show it.
Every man has a competitive spirit, and competitions between men are often quite absurd. Anyone can start a contest, even if it's just about who can jump the highest or who can run the fastest!
So, feeling flattered and emboldened by the praise, the group headed loudly towards the city gate.
It would have been fine if they had gone alone, but they also attracted a group of onlookers who followed behind. Fortunately, the people of the grassland tribes often had martial arts competitions, so this kind of scene was not unusual. If it had happened in the Central Plains, they would have been arrested for rioting.
With more people around, things would get lively and easier. Knife, Fat Cat, Leg Bro, and Water Snake exchanged glances. Except for Fat Cat, who followed along to the city gate, the other three hid on either side to survey the terrain, troop deployment, and gather intelligence.
Fat Cat appeared to be just watching the excitement, but in his mind he was secretly calculating how long it would take to reach the royal city, how many tents there were, and how many people lived in each one.
Then, taking the opportunity to stir up trouble, they tried to get the other side to reveal who the strongest fighters on the grassland were.
He boasted, as if deliberately trying to show off, that if he were to lead troops to attack the Great Qi, he would surely conquer the Great Qi within three days.
As soon as the fat cat finished speaking, he was immediately ridiculed by many people who laughed at him for overestimating his abilities and being ignorant of his own limitations.
They also brought out a few people to tell Fat Cat that these were the real tyrants of the grasslands.
When Fat Cat saw that a few people had cold eyes and unfriendly expressions, as if they wanted to beat him up, he immediately backed down and flattered them shamelessly until they thought he was a coward and didn't bother with him.
They walked for a full half hour before finally arriving at the so-called gate of the royal city.
Martial arts competitions are held every day. Those who can guard the gates of the imperial city are all elites from the grasslands. They are challenged from time to time. If they win, they can naturally gain a group of envious and admiring fans. If they lose, they will be replaced directly and become a disgrace, unless they go back to train hard and defeat someone again to avenge their shame.
However, those who can defend the capital are equivalent to the Great Qi Imperial Guard, no, they should be even more important than the Great Qi Imperial Guard. After all, they have fought their way up through countless battles and have to keep from being defeated. So, these people are not to be underestimated.
Those few people who were tricked by Fat Cat and his gang came over, making a lot of noise, but after only a few moves, they were kicked away.
They were wiped out in no time, making a huge fool of themselves.
The fat cat pretended to comfort him.
"At worst, we can go back and practice hard, and come back to avenge ourselves in a few days. I believe in you!"
These words almost moved those few innocent fools to tears, and they hugged the fat cat's neck, wanting to become sworn brothers with him.
Others, seeing this, naturally wouldn't doubt Fat Cat's identity; they just regarded him as a cowardly rascal from the grasslands. Although they looked down on him, they were safe for the time being.
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