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Upon receiving the news, Chunshen Jun looked at the Soldiers who had rushed to report, feeling a surge of anger. These fools! Why didn't they just shoot and be done with it when faced with three people? If King of Chu truly pursued the matter later, he would only bear secondary leadership responsibility. But now, if he ordered the execution of Wei Wujie, he would have to take primary responsibility! There were so many witnesses present that they wouldn't need to be questioned; they would eagerly speak up. But now that things had come to this, there was nothing he could do but silently lament and wave his hand, instructing the Soldier to withdraw.
He felt a vague sense of unease in his heart, fearing that there might be variables at play. As the saying goes, "No one visits the Three Treasures Hall without a reason." Wei Wujie surely wasn't here just to invite someone for a meal. He initially intended to avoid meeting him, but after pondering over it and realizing it was unreasonable, he gritted his teeth and ultimately decided to send a guard to bring him in. Since he was here, he might as well make the best of it! If he couldn't kill him on the spot, he needed to ensure that he left the Chu territory quickly without any excuses for delay. As for Luzi... sigh! This was all he could do for you!
Waiting inside the Main Tent, Luzi did not hear the expected arrows flying from Outside. He picked up a military book to read but found it impossible to concentrate. It wasn't that he didn't want to leave under cover of night yesterday; rather, he had to stay and let Wei Wujie see him. Only by doing so could he guarantee Wang Jian and the others' safe withdrawal from the Chu Region; otherwise, they would lose everything. This was unavoidable since Wei Wujie's target was him. If the target wasn't in the camp, there would be no hope of sleep throughout the night. Not only would the camp be in danger, but they could also face slaughter along the way!
He was unaware that two of the Four Young Masters were simultaneously appearing Outside because scouts couldn't be sent out due to the camp being surrounded. Seeing that there was no movement from Wei Army, he felt puzzled. The newly arranged defenses from Outside concealed any visibility of people, yet from his position, everything was clear as day. Listening closely to the unusual silence Outside, he simply took up his longsword and stepped out of the Main Tent to find Li Xin and the others.
When Wang Jian retreated yesterday, he returned Luzi's treasured sword that had been presented to King Qin. Since returning home would take some time anyway and with craftsmen nearby, it would be simple enough to rework the splendid outer sheath along the way. However, transforming a plain sword and sheath into something ornate was quite difficult; restoring it to an unremarkable appearance posed no issues at all. Luzi initially wanted to decline but ultimately decided to keep it. By dawn until afternoon, they would run out of ammunition and provisions; without a suitable weapon for close combat then, it would indeed be challenging.
An hour passed without any sign of battle starting as expected. With the sun rising, the mist in the mountains gradually lifted until it disappeared completely. With good visibility, one could see far ahead; the Wei Army camp was laid bare before them. As the wind stirred the grass, Retainers stationed in place occasionally revealed themselves. The defenders of the camp were genuinely astonished as they exchanged glances; they thought that their opponents had escaped under cover of Heavy Fog but were surprised to find them still present!
Thirteen stood up and surveyed the situation across from them before sitting down on the ground to clean his weapon. "Everyone relax! I think Brother Toothless must have eaten something bad last night and is currently running to relieve himself."
Dressed in men's attire, Chuchu anxiously watched ahead but couldn't help but chuckle upon hearing this remark. She hadn't listened to Luzi's advice yesterday and had insisted on staying without hesitation. When Luzi insisted she leave, she devised a roundabout plan: she pretended to agree to follow a small group out at night but secretly asked Wang Jian for leave as soon as she stepped outside the camp.
Before leaving, Wang Jian already anticipated this outcome. Everyone knew what would happen; perhaps only Luzi remained oblivious. Seeing that Chuchu had no room for negotiation, he took down his Divine Crossbow and two boxes from his back and handed them over. During their battle against Wei Army in the afternoon, he discovered that Chuchu could use this type of weapon and was quite skilled at it. As for why she could use it—he hadn't had a chance to ask due to various matters at hand. She could use it; why ask more?
"Chuchu! This crossbow has been with me for five years; now I'm giving it to you. There are arrows in camp; its appearance is different from bows." As Wang Jian spoke, he suddenly remembered she must already know this fact. So he simply fell silent and clasped his fists in salute. "Take care!"
Chuchu didn't stand on ceremony either; she reached out to accept it while returning a fist salute. She understood that some weapons could have backups while this kind hadn’t been mass-produced—only one per person at most. Few girls could draw a bowstring effectively; however, using a crossbow allowed her to shoot because it required both hands and feet working together when drawing back the Bowstring—regardless of whether one was male or female.
Luzi only learned during breakfast at dawn that Chuchu hadn't left; however, by then it was too late for her small group’s departure plans. Even if he were furious about it now, there was nothing more he could do except let her stay close by Li Xin's side in her military gear. With an Archer protecting her, he believed she would be somewhat safer amidst the chaotic battlefield.
Facing the imminent threat of death is no trivial matter. Claiming to be calm is merely self-comfort. Without multiple experiences, emerging from a pile of corpses can indeed be terrifying. At that moment, don’t even mention killing enemies; if you can control your trembling hands, it shows your mental fortitude is forged in iron. However, through actual combat, it became clear that Chuchu was far from a fragile woman. During the battle, she rushed back to tend to the wounded, her hands covered in blood without a hint of concern. This earned her the respect of everyone as Sister-in-law, truly a heroic woman!
Li Xin heard footsteps approaching from behind and knew who it was. He worried that this person might look down on his younger sister, so he pretended not to hear the newcomer. Looking at Chuchu setting up the Divine Crossbow on the barricade, he said, “There’s someone over at the opposite camp with a hairpin adorned with jade on their head, can you see them?” After receiving confirmation, he pointed out, “Target confirmed, distance two hundred and ten meters, wind direction slightly left. Fire!”
“Buzz!” A crossbow bolt was immediately released, tracing a beautiful arc toward the target.
Chuchu was focused straight ahead and didn’t notice Luzi approaching. Li Xin was aware of it; his intentions were quite clear. When he issued the shooting command, it coincided perfectly with Luzi drawing near. The timing was impeccable—one second off would have made a difference. This meant Luzi could see the entire process of Chuchu shooting and where the arrow was headed.
The power of this Crossbow was substantial; its bolts flew faster than arrows shot from a bow. The concentrated force not only allowed for long-range shots but also ensured accuracy due to the triangular design of the arrowhead rather than a standard flat military shape. This minimized wind resistance during flight.
Before the sound of the Crossbow's thunderous release faded away, the bolt had already struck its pre-marked target. As the hairpin on that person’s head was knocked away, their previously bound hair suddenly scattered in the wind. The attacked individual didn’t even have time to duck; by the time they reacted, they quickly jumped behind a large tree for cover. The originally organized Troops immediately fell into chaos as they scrambled for shelter.
“Good!”
Luzi took full advantage of the observation time Li Xin had intentionally left him and saw everything clearly. He excitedly patted Chuchu on the shoulder and praised her: “Yes! Much better than the Divine Archer General; it seems Li Xin can go feed pigs in the rear now.”
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