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Worry or not, the only answer at this moment is just that. Instead of overthinking, it might be better to think of nothing at all. Having a mindset of accepting whatever comes is indeed a skill!
Meng Wu is not concerned about the outcome ahead; he believes that doing his best in any situation is enough. If he tries and still fails, there is nothing to regret. He smiles nonchalantly, stands up, extends his dark-skinned hand, and says, "In this battle, I don't know who among us will survive. But no matter what, we must strive to live on. This question is not important to me; what matters is that fate allowed me to meet you all in this lifetime. Thank you very much! My brothers!"
Li Xin looks at the outstretched hand filled with infinite possibilities and suddenly understands how Meng Wu has come this far alone over the years. He quickly gets up and walks over to embrace this companion, whose heart is full of worldly hardships yet never bows down.
"To know General Meng in this life is a blessing I must have earned in my past life. To walk alongside you fills my heart with contentment!"
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Inside the Mountain God Shrine, the main hall remains brightly lit. Wang Jian, standing behind Luzi, notices him rubbing his hands from time to time and walks over to drape a cotton cloak over Luzi's shoulders. Ever since receiving the scout's report, Luzi has been focused on the map, even skipping dinner.
If there was no wind before the snow began, now a biting cold wind sweeps through. The whistling sound seeps through the cracks in the doors and windows, producing a piercing scream.
Wang Jian takes a hot bun from the charcoal stove and hands it over, saying, "General! You should eat something first!"
The familiar sounds around him suddenly fade as he looks up to see a steaming bun being offered. Luzi reaches out to take it and nods in gratitude. He takes a bite and chews slowly, realizing that his limbs have become somewhat stiff.
"How strange!" Luzi says while eating and pacing back and forth. "Why haven't Generals Meng and Li rushed for reinforcements?"
Wang Jian remains still, his eyes following Luzi as he moves side to side. Hearing this, he smiles and replies, "They certainly know how many of us there are. If we were to request support again, it would only mean sending me up as the sole representative."
Upon hearing this, Luzi bursts into laughter. "If you all go up there, I would truly become a lone general!" After saying this, he suddenly stops moving and stares at Wang Jian without speaking further.
Wang Jian looks down at himself for any signs of trouble and then raises his gaze to assess Luzi's intentions. He is not worried about the rumors outside; he does not think this indicates that Luzi has developed feelings for him. After all, with Chuchu around, it’s clear where Luzi's affections lie!
For some reason, Luzi nods slightly and says, "General Wang! Will the crossbow's range be affected by this temperature?"
Hearing a question related to his expertise, Wang Jian quickly responds, "That depends on how well the weapon has been maintained; after all, it's freezing outside. If properly maintained, shooting accuracy will only depend on wind direction."
Luzi fully agrees with this statement and then says, "I am giving you a mission now; set off immediately for Shangdang County. How about that?"
"This is an order! There's no room for negotiation!"
Wang Jian immediately expressed his compliance but still asked, "What about killing Feng Ting?"
Luzi, puzzled, replied, "Why do we need to kill him?" As he spoke, he suddenly recalled Chang Yu's suggestion to assassinate Feng Ting that night. "No! We can't move against him for now!"
If not Feng Ting, then the target would be Lian Po!
Wang Jian suppressed his excitement and said, "That old bastard Feng Ting deserves to die! If it comes to it, we might as well take him out too! It would save us the trouble of thinking about him!"
Luzi felt a bit cold and sat down by the charcoal brazier. "You warriors just love killing! Many problems don't need to be dealt with so drastically!"
Wang Jian had no further objections and stated directly, "On the day the city falls, he won't want to die, but he will. It's just a matter of time; how much difference does it make?"
Luzi didn't want to discuss the matter any further and called the professional assassin over to sit down. In fact, regardless of Feng Ting's existence, the current situation had rendered him insignificant. However, as Wang Jian had just said, on the day the city fell, Feng Ting would undoubtedly die. Even if he didn't take his own life, the Qin Army soldiers would never let him go. If it weren't for this open defiance, why would he come here in the middle of winter to suffer?
"General Wang! For now, that person cannot be touched; this is an order. As for why, I can't explain that right now."
Hearing Luzi emphasize this request to the point of making it an order startled Wang Jian. He had already planned to eliminate this troublesome obstacle.
But regardless, obeying orders took precedence over everything else. He assured Luzi that he would handle the matter and that someone's head was safely stored away for now.
Understanding that discussions between sensible people don't require explicit details—hints can convey meaning just as well—Luzi believed Wang Jian would figure out the whole situation on his own along the way.
The reason this matter couldn't be clarified was simply that it couldn't be explained!
Luzi stood up and informed Wang Jian that Chang Yu would meet him on the road. There was no need for secret signals; his face alone was enough! He personally escorted Wang Jian to the door and reminded him to be cautious on the way. After all, with heavy snow and difficult mountain paths ahead.
Wang Jian adjusted his crossbow on his back and mounted his horse. He clasped his fists in salute and urged his horse forward, disappearing into the night through the snow-covered path.
Luzi stood outside in the snow, unable to see Wang Jian's figure, and thus returned. Turning around and walking into the courtyard, he said softly, "Everyone come out!"
As soon as he finished speaking, several shadows suddenly emerged from the darkness on the roof. Each was equipped with a Bronze Longsword and dressed in black night attire. The five night operatives approached together and bowed, saying in unison, "We greet General Lu!"
Luzi waved his hand and said, "Hmm! Thank you all for your hard work; please rise!"
"Yes!"
The five followed Luzi inside the house and lined up in formation.
Since Luzi had sent all available combat personnel to Old Horse Ridge and had the military engineers and Wounded Soldiers return to Gao Ping, only he and Wang Jian remained in this Mountain God Shrine situated halfway up the mountain.
The most dangerous places can actually be the safest, but it depends on when one understands this.
Wang Jian received the departure order without saying a word and left immediately because he did not need to worry about Luzi's safety. The personnel coming and going during these days were incessant, all of whom were associates of the Prosperity Record.
The so-called Prosperity Record was merely an external cover; its true identity belonged to the Retainer sequence of the Qin Royal Family. Cultivated over several generations by various Qin Kings, these individuals had long become experts among experts. They usually kept a low profile, not revealing their abilities. What was most unbelievable was their status, which was hereditary and unchangeable. For this reason, they had almost all started receiving state salaries from a young age.
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