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Xingling Jun walked into the middle of the courtyard with a cheerful demeanor, seeing that the Qin People, who had been fighting fiercely just moments ago, were now like little kittens, unable to hold back their laughter. "Luzi! To capture a person, one must first capture the leader, isn't that what we're talking about right now?"
Luzi looked at the smug expression on the face of the Scoundrel across from him and sighed, shaking his head. "Actually, you didn't need to sacrifice so many lives unnecessarily. I was already preparing to leave when you charged in."
You say you're losing so badly yet still putting on an act! Even if I don't strategize, I still managed to break in! Wei Wujie snorted and signaled for his Retainer to bring the captured people over first.
Shen Bao saw that there were only a little over a hundred people surrounded in the courtyard, all injured, and he was so angry he could almost burst into flames. The master had completely ignored his initial advice; a feigned attack would have sufficed. He remembered leaving with several hundred people, but now they had lost more than half! These matters were not his concern. With that thought, he raised his hand to signal Luzi to proceed.
Shisan broke off the feathered arrow stuck in his left arm and saw Li Xin trying to rush over to save someone. But there were archers all around! If he went over, he'd be shot full of holes! He quickly grabbed Li Xin's arm, shaking his head and signaling him not to go. Luzi had decided to sacrifice himself for the sake of everyone else; he didn't want this group of elites to perish here. If it were just him and Li Xin left, charging in would mean death for them both. The problem was that there were also Wounded and an elderly man along with a dozen younger brothers; they didn’t need to die alongside them!
Li Xin turned back to look at the elderly man peeking out from behind the door and suddenly understood what Luzi meant. Rather than fighting to the bitter end and perishing together, it was better to sacrifice one person so that everyone else could survive. But! Looking down at the blood dripping from the sword tip felt like his heart was bleeding!
Wei Wujie didn’t care about any of this; he signaled for someone nearby to announce Luzi's crimes. There are reasons for killing; otherwise, it would be unjust! Once he finished reading out loud, he would immediately have the executioners take him away. With one stroke of the blade, the entire world would fall silent!
"Luzi! On the surface, your identity is that of a merchant, but in reality, you are from the Qin State..."
Wei Wujie was enjoying listening when suddenly there was no sound anymore. He turned around angrily and said, "Hurry up! What do you mean by..." Just as he spoke, he noticed something was off. The person who had been shouting loudly now had an arrow lodged in their neck—an arrow!?
Oh no! This is going to cost me dearly! Seeing that peculiar arrow again sent the surrounding archers into chaos. Compared to that long-range weapon, their own arms felt like mere children's toys!
Wei Wujie reached up to touch the bandage on his head and looked towards the hillside but found no one there. However, that feeling of being pierced was very clear; perhaps in just a blink of an eye, it could become a reality. Now he dared not act recklessly; turning around to flee could get him pinned down right on the spot. Looking at Luzi standing across from him made him bewildered. "Hey! Isn't that Luzi? What are you doing here?"
Hearing this, Luzi couldn't help but find it amusing. He replied playfully, "Oh!? Isn't this Xingling Jun? What brings you here?"
Wei Wujie sighed lightly. "Sigh! Don't mention it, my partner at home has been unwell, and I heard that the deity in this temple is quite effective."
Luzi suddenly understood. "This is a big deal! Let's hurry, after offering incense, you should go back quickly."
Hearing the underlying meaning in those words, Wei Wujie felt a sense of relief. This meant he was let off the hook! He clasped his hands in farewell and went to offer incense. After praying, he returned to the courtyard and said, "It has been many years since we brothers last met; I truly miss you! If you have the chance to pass by Wei Kingdom, you must come visit my home."
Luzi readily agreed, expressing that he would definitely visit whenever he had time. The two clasped hands in farewell and shared a brief embrace before parting ways.
Was this how it ended? Shen Bao looked at these two old friends and couldn't help but feel amused yet helpless. As the group began to disperse, he clasped his hands toward Luzi and said, "The green mountains remain, and the waters flow; we shall meet again!"
Luzi reached out and grabbed his arm. "One day... I mean if one day... come report to Prosperity Company!"
If one day things get tough, just come find me at Prosperity Company! Shen Bao immediately understood Luzi's words and felt a wave of sadness wash over him. Such is fate! How wonderful it would have been if I had known you earlier! In this life, I would follow you across the plains of China; even if you tried to drive me away, I wouldn't leave! But alas! Shen Bao once again clasped his hands in thanks and left Thunder Mountain Temple with the main group without looking back.
That this matter could end like this was nothing short of a miracle! As everyone watched Xingling Jun and the retainers disappear into the night, they finally realized it had grown dark. This meant that from now until tomorrow morning, a brief peace had returned.
Luzi did not consider it a miracle because it was Chuchu's doing. One arrow could determine who would be the final victor! How great it would be if she were a man! While pondering this, he saw Chuchu walking into the courtyard with a basket on her back. Her tall figure combined with the crossbow she held gave her the presence of a female general!
Chuchu did not share this sentiment; seeing everyone present, she began preparing dinner. After continuous battles, everyone's stamina was severely depleted. At this moment of relaxation, their eyelids felt heavy and hard to lift. She took off her blood-stained clothes and was already exhausted and panting. After hastily eating some food without tasting its flavor, she assigned watch duties and found a place to collapse into sleep.
Li Xin and Shisan rested for a bit and felt much better; they praised the wild vegetables they were eating. Luzi noticed how deliciously they were eating and was secretly surprised; usually, when offered food, they would grimace. What happened? Did the sun rise from the west today? Hmm! It might just be because they were starving!
These two were actually worried that Luzi would ask about food supplies; their banter was an attempt to avoid discussing the Mess Hall. Seeing that Luzi did not question them, they felt relieved. However, they were indeed quite hungry, and the food tasted surprisingly good.
Luzi usually doesn't eat much, and without any psychological burdens, her digestive system absorbs well. She saw a few elderly people who were startled in the afternoon, and by now, they had already fallen asleep. Feeling about half full, she grabbed two wild fruits and went out to look for Chuchu. She had been busy gathering these foods all afternoon and was now washing clothes for everyone in the yard without taking a break.
As she walked out of the main hall and hadn't yet reached the well, she caught sight of a figure squatting there washing clothes in the moonlight. Luzi stood quietly in place, admiring the silhouette; just this back view could captivate countless souls! How wonderful it would be if there were no burdens of identity! To work at sunrise and rest at sunset, enjoying the joy of a bountiful harvest in the countryside. If only she could find such a diligent woman to be her wife and live a peaceful life, she would feel content for this lifetime!
At that moment, Luzi was transported back to her warm childhood. With muddy hands and a dirty little face, she remembered her mother by the well calling her over. Her mother scolded her gently for not being hygienic at such an age and then used a clean towel to wipe the dirt off her child's face...
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