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When Wang Jian left, he took only a dozen subordinates with him. Although he did not explain the reason to Luzi, Luzi was well aware of it. The people he took were indispensable talents, and there was definitely some direct connection to that legendary family. Fortunately, there were no losses during the earlier confrontation; losing any one of them would have been an immeasurable loss for Great Qin!
Luzi felt quite satisfied seeing that many of his people remained. When he had Wang Jian lead some important figures away, he thought he would be lucky to keep a few behind. The seriously wounded had to break through with Wang Jian, and those who stayed behind would certainly not be able to leave. He initially planned to move all the lightly wounded into the tent, but they resolutely refused. Every additional person meant more strength; they would rather die in battle than leave anyone behind.
What no one expected was that the timing for breaking through was just right. After Wang Jian had run far into the night and finally confirmed his safety, he secretly marveled at it. Regardless of anything else, safety was what mattered! This group could not withstand any more shocks; having everyone intact was already a stroke of fate!
On the other side, Wei Wujie had not yet completed his encirclement because there was simply no need. Even if they let Luzi escape, where could he go? It would take at least two days to leave the borders of Chu! Ever since he learned that Luzi was in Chu, Wei Wujie had organized his forces for a long-distance assault. In other words, the cavalry that had been prepared long ago was specifically for this purpose! Whether Luzi intended to defend in place or escape under the cover of night, tomorrow would inevitably end in passive combat. The outcome would be the same whether they fought to the last person or surrendered entirely.
Just wait!
Luzi also worried about potential issues with this pillar of Qin State. To reassure Xingling Jun on the opposite side, he decided to take a risk. "Brother Wuji! The mountains are exceptionally damp; my old leg injury has flared up again."
What old leg injury? How could someone so young possibly have such a problem? Wei Wujie, who had just received a roasted leg of lamb from his subordinate, naturally responded with irritation, "If you want to start a fire, just say so! Why all this roundabout talk?"
After receiving this affirmative answer, Luzi turned back and signaled everyone to prepare a bonfire. Once the thick smoke began to rise, he continued shouting, "We won't be sneaking around and shooting arrows from hiding spots, will we?"
In fact, Wei Wujie had long intended to start a fire to drive away the dampness; he was already extremely uncomfortable from sweat and dew. Moreover, the moisture in the mountains made the rising mist almost within reach above his head. Not long after changing his clothes, he began to feel damp again. It wasn't that he didn't want to create distance before starting a fire; it was more about being wary of that Archer in Luzi's camp. In complete darkness, any supposed distance was meaningless. Besides, it wasn't as if they didn't have legs. Seeing the distant lights made sneaking over without any issues quite feasible! In comparison, dealing with dampness felt much more tangible than being shot through by an arrow.
"Luzi! What are you thinking? We are both prominent figures now; when we speak, it's like driving a nail into wood! If you agree, let's establish a gentleman's agreement right here and now. We can coexist peacefully as we did before Dawn; what do you think?"
Luzi turned to look at Li Xin beside him before loudly declaring, "Alright! I agree! From now on, the agreement is effective!" After saying this, he turned back and signaled everyone to light the bonfire. There has always been a saying that one cannot establish trust without credibility; scaring oneself unnecessarily when there is nothing wrong is just pointless!
Thirteen's specialty lay in dealing with horses; scheming against people would be like giving away free gifts. Upon hearing Lu Ziran ignite the fire, he hurriedly reminded everyone that it would be troublesome if they changed their minds later. Those gathered around the bonfire were essentially living targets; regretting being shot full of holes later would be too late.
"After all, he is one of the Four Young Masters of today. Wouldn't it be embarrassing to go back on his word in front of hundreds of people?" Luzi explained the reasoning firmly. If Toothless were to go back on his word, leading the team would become difficult in the future.
As the bonfire at the defensive camp was just lit, several lights appeared in the Wei Army camp. In the distance, one light even illuminated Wei Wujie's figure. Li Xin saw this and wanted to sneak over and take him out with an arrow, eliminating this troublesome obstacle.
His narrow-mindedness could not escape Luzi's notice.
Luzi reached out and grabbed the archer who was about to jump out. "Kid! Are you planning to ruin my reputation in the martial world?"
This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! If they could take down that Xingling Jun across from them, perhaps this siege would be lifted! However, when Li Xin mentioned this, Luzi waved his hand, signaling him to hurry up and warm himself by the fire.
It was well known that Xingling Jun had three thousand retainers. Many of them were capable individuals who had fallen on hard times, and they were all exceptional fighters. Anyone who thought that taking out their master would lead to chaos among them was gravely mistaken! Without Wei Wujie, it would be like smashing the rice bowls of over three thousand people; it would be strange if they didn't come after you! A group of people who had lost their livelihoods wouldn't engage in lofty discussions; when that time came, what rules would still apply? Therefore, having someone who understood these principles to help these people with their livelihood was particularly important at this moment.
Luzi certainly understood this principle, so even if they had to fight tomorrow, he needed to uphold this theoretical foundation. If rules were broken, everyone would ultimately suffer. Once there were rogues and bandits everywhere, it would take decades to restore order!
A command is a command! If one does not understand obedience, how are they any different from a bandit? Li Xin glanced again at Wei Wujie sitting far away and huffed angrily as he went to warm himself by the bonfire.
Shisan also worried that Li Xin might lose patience and break Luzi's rules, so he hurried over to sit beside him and offer some advice. After all, from a righteous perspective, secretly hunting targets could be justified, but there are no rules without order; it's not a joke. As soldiers of Great Qin, they should understand the importance of rules.
Wei Wujie also seemed a bit uneasy about Luzi's side; several times he considered going over to take out Luzi directly but was scolded back by his master. For Wei Wujie, as long as the target was still present, that was enough. If they went back on their word due to impatience, wouldn't that ruin Xingling Jun's reputation? With so many people around, it would be hard to keep secrets; anyone could spill the beans after a few drinks!
Not poaching did not mean there was no need for surveillance. Wei Wujie ordered his subordinates to take turns keeping watch. As long as Luzi sitting by the fire did not suddenly disappear, everyone could eat and sleep as usual. The results would be clear by tomorrow anyway. After all, they were all trapped here; one more night wouldn't make much difference!
Regardless of anyone's motives—whether for personal reputation or other reasons—this gentleman's agreement was upheld by both sides from its formal inception until sunrise the next day. What resulted was a temporary peace, albeit one that lasted only for a single night.
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