Shen Miao's move, "the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind," was executed with unparalleled skill.
While those forces were locked in a life-or-death struggle, Xuanran's army descended like gods, reaping the lives of those orcs.
They weren't fools. Seeing how powerful Xuanran's army was, they joined forces to deal with them first. However, even together, they were no match for Xuanran's army.
"My God, where did these orcs come from? How are they so powerful?"
"I don't want to fight anymore, I want to run away. I have female animals and cubs at home, I want to go back."
The orcs howled in terror as they were beaten, watching their companions fall one by one around them. Fear gripped them, and they retreated. One fled, and then a second, and a third…
Finally, everyone turned around and scattered like birds and beasts.
In less than two minutes, apart from Xuan Ran's army, there was not a single living orc left on the scene, only orc corpses scattered all over the ground, a complete mess.
The wind blew, and the air was filled with a heavy stench of blood.
Xuanran's army looked at each other, exchanged glances, and then burst into laughter.
"Damn, I thought they were so tough, but they're so weak. They ran away before I even got my fill of fighting. A bunch of cowards." Xuan Ranjun laughed loudly.
Shen Miao waved her hand and said, "Stop bragging. Clean up the battlefield, everyone rest here for a while, have some food, and then come back with me!"
Xuan Ranjun answered loudly, and then someone asked, "Boss, what if those bastards come back after we leave?"
It's not impossible that everyone is greedy when faced with huge profits.
Shen Miao had already come up with a plan: "Leave some of Xuan Ran's troops here. Anyone who covets them, kill them without mercy!"
"Wow—the boss is awesome!"
Xuan Ran's army laughed and joked, just like a bunch of cubs.
After finishing her meal, Shen Miao made arrangements for the remaining orcs and set off on her return journey with the others. She was thinking that she might have to recruit some more orcs into Xuanran's army.
The current manpower is simply insufficient. In the future, Xuanran's army will definitely need to be stationed at the spirit mine frequently to protect the orcs during mining and to transport spirit stones back to the beast domain.
This would reduce the size of Xuanran's army in the Beast Realm. If someone were to attack, they would be outnumbered and their stronghold could easily be destroyed.
Just as I was thinking this, the orc who had scouted ahead returned to report: "Boss, something bad has happened! Someone is blocking the road ahead!"
Shen Miao raised an eyebrow. Who's here to die again?
"I'll go take a look."
Upon reaching the front, they found a group of orcs blocking their way.
However, these people didn't look like they were fighting; they were either standing or squatting, looking dejected.
Upon seeing Shen Miao emerge, a man who appeared to be the leader quickly scrambled to his feet and reprimanded, "Get up, all of you! Stand up properly! What kind of behavior is this, squatting like that?!"
Amidst the leader's shouts and kicks, the orcs, who had been standing and sitting haphazardly, finally straightened up a bit.
The leader was finally satisfied. He turned around, his face beaming with smiles, and said to Shen Miao ingratiatingly, "Boss, we've been waiting for you for a long time."
Upon hearing this and seeing that somewhat familiar face, Shen Miao's eyebrows furrowed even higher.
What's going on? Isn't this the same mercenary army that robbed them at the beginning? Did they develop Stockholm syndrome?
"Who's your boss? You're blocking my way. Haven't you been beaten enough?" Shen Miao said casually.
The leader quickly waved his hand: "No, no, no, we are not here to block your way. We are here to surrender. After that battle, we realized how weak we are in comparison to you. We admire you very much. Please accept us."
Shanzi shouted from the side, "Boss, these orcs are very cunning. Who knows if they are just faking their surrender? Don't believe them!"
"Hey, don't slander us. We're not feigning surrender. We just really admire the Ghost Army and want to become one of you," the leader retorted.
Shen Miao asked in confusion, "Who are the Ghost Army?"
The leader, speaking before Shanzi could react, explained with a smile, "Boss Shen, the news of your battle at the spirit mine has spread. Now all the orcs in the area know that they shouldn't mess with you, because you lead an invincible ghost army."
After speaking, a very complex emotion flashed in the leader's eyes, a mixture of fear and admiration.
Xuanran's army felt completely refreshed by the breeze, and they no longer disliked the leader of the mercenary army who had previously tried to rob them. Instead, they even felt a sense of kinship with him.
Even Shanzi, who initially opposed it, put on a smile.
Shen Miao was somewhat speechless.
The Xuanran Army is perfectly fine, yet they call it the Ghost Army. That's really awful. I don't understand why everyone looks so smug about it.
However, this title is clearly meant to intimidate, so let them call it whatever they want.
"Boss Shen, please take us in. The brothers are all capable and will definitely not hold us back." The leader couldn't help but feel uneasy when he saw that Shen Miao hadn't spoken for a long time.
Shen Miao sized up the orcs, guessing that they had been too lazy when they were hired as beastmen soldiers, and that they had all become too free.
However, they all seemed to be in good physical condition, and they were all very tall.
She thought for a moment and agreed, but made it clear beforehand: "After you are taken in by me, all your habits will be in accordance with mine. Also, my training methods are very harsh. If any of you can't stand it, you can leave now."
Not a single member of the mercenary army was willing to leave.
"Boss Shen, look, none of the brothers want to leave. We've come here sincerely to join you." The leader started babbling again.
Shen Miao glanced at him and said, "After you join, you can no longer be a leader. At most, you will be given the position of a squad leader. If you are not competent, you will be replaced."
The leader chuckled and said, "Sure, no problem."
Seeing that they had all agreed, Shen Miao had the mercenary army follow behind to cover the rear, and they would temporarily go back together. Once they arrived at the Beast Domain, they would make new arrangements.
After making the arrangements, the team set off again, but the journey was much longer than before.
Shen Miao was in a good mood. She had just been thinking about hiring someone, and this person had come to her doorstep. If she didn't accept him, she would be betraying her plans.
As for danger, there certainly is.
However, these people's combat strength is what it is. They can't defeat Xuanran's army. After returning to the Beast Domain, they will definitely be closely monitored by Fire Tiger for a while.
Once they've gradually gotten used to life in the Beast Realm, what trouble can they possibly cause?
Another half month later, the group finally returned to the Beast Realm.
Shen Miao handed over Xuan Ran's army and the newly recruited beast-hiding army to Huo Hu, and without even taking a break, she immediately posted recruitment notices.
The notice stated that Shenmiao needed a group of people to mine in the spirit mine. They would be paid, and those who wanted to leave after a month could return.
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