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The night sky was like a black curtain, with solitary stars appearing as dots of paint. The moon was cold, and the wind blew gently, leaving one feeling lonely and desolate.
Gao Zhensheng temporarily resided in a small building in the backyard of Yamen. Looking out the window at the cold moonlit night, thoughts stirred in his heart. He instinctively touched his bulging belly and sighed softly, as if the vigor of his youth had been carried away by the night wind.
In this moment of melancholy, a staff member entered to report on the actions of Xu Zhen that day. Gao Zhensheng let out a light snort, as if being taken back to his reckless youth by Xu Zhen.
However, he quickly came to realize that although Xu Zhen was unconventional, she had already been designated as a pawn. Even though he felt regret for her talent, he could only endure the pain of abandoning her.
"Is there any news from Brave Warriors Camp?"
The long-bearded staff member, nearing middle age, was slightly taken aback. After carefully considering his words, he bowed and replied, "Brave Warriors Camp has suffered heavy setbacks. However, the morale is high; they are determined to take revenge for the three hundred injured Brothers. Xu Zhen has been too reckless, seeking fish by climbing trees and acting contrary to expectations. This has already incited public anger within Brave Warriors Camp, making it nearly impossible to control them in the future!"
"Good!"
Gao Zhensheng clapped his hands in approval and then instructed, "Give her three more days. Just say that military matters are urgent and send her over to Li Jing!"
The staff member bowed and was about to leave when Gao Zhensheng called him back: "Wait a moment, go summon Hou Polu and Duan Zan for me."
Gao Zhensheng spoke with a grim expression and then seemed to recall something else, adding, "Also bring along that adopted son of Zhang Liang."
Seeing Gao Zhensheng wave his hand, the staff member exited and straightened up before walking briskly away.
Zhang Shenzhi suddenly sneezed without reason and wondered if someone was secretly cursing him. Just then, a personal guard came to inform him that the General had summoned him. His heart leaped with joy as he quickly prepared to leave.
He knew his own background; although he was called Zhang Liang's adopted son, he was no different from a guest. If it weren't for pleasing Zhang's wife in bed, such good fortune would not have come his way—he would have long been killed by Zhang Liang's servants.
Now that he had reached the rank of Captain, although it was closely tied to Zhang Liang, it was not without his own efforts. Just like today's events; if he hadn't been clever enough to shift the blame onto Xu Zhen, Hou Polu and Duan Zan wouldn't have had it so easy. Even if General Gao Zhensheng intended to protect her, it would still be without justification.
After this incident, Hou and Duan owed him a significant favor. The fact that the General summoned him showed that his efforts were finally beginning to yield returns.
He lacked martial prowess; in his youth, he had been drained by the mature and hungry Zhang Lishi. In his spare time, he indulged in frivolities without restraint. When on the battlefield, he felt weak and unsteady. During today's fierce battle with Brave Warriors Camp, he had hidden in the back and performed even worse than Hou Polu and Duan Zan.
Yet he prided himself on being clever and resourceful; he considered physical strength beneath him. Therefore, he felt no shame or guilt as he held his head high and made his way to the courtyard of the government office.
Hou Polu and Duan Zan had just arrived not long ago, waiting outside the door. The three of them gathered and exchanged their speculations, aligning their thoughts before entering to see the General.
While they were secretly plotting, Xu Zhen was completely unaware of it. At that moment, he was enduring inhuman pain. Although the Snake Venom was suppressing him, it was of little help. As the saying goes, when heaven is about to bestow a great responsibility upon a person, it must first torment their mind and spirit. Xu Zhen had already grasped this concept, but now it penetrated even deeper into his bones.
In the present world, Xu Zhen often heard about the rules of the martial world known as Three Blades and Six Holes, which described suffering that surpassed what he was currently enduring.
Caesar was also drenched in sweat, as if each knife thrust inflicted pain upon him. Despite the Snake Venom numbing him, the blades were forcibly inserted into his joints, cutting to reshape the distribution of his internal bones and muscles. The danger was extraordinary, and the pain was unbearable.
At twenty-four years old, Xu Zhen's bones had already hardened. Being a man, he lacked the softness and flexibility of a woman. Practicing the Seven Sacred Blades technique was indeed a strenuous endeavor. Caesar could only closely monitor his physical condition to prevent any accidents.
She picked up another narrow blade from the table, pressed it against Xu Zhen's hip bone, gritting her teeth as she applied force. The blade sank deep into flesh and bone, twisting repeatedly with a series of cracking sounds as his muscles and bones clearly separated!
Xu Zhen was already drenched in cold sweat, blood seeping from his bitten lower lip. Meanwhile, Caesar took advantage of the moment and mounted Xu Zhen's back, gripping his calves tightly and forcefully bending them back into an unbelievable arc!
"Ah!"
Xu Zhen could no longer hold back and let out a low roar but quickly stuffed a cloth into his mouth, clenching his fists tightly as he endured immense pain.
His hands kept reaching back but remained under control. Just as he felt unable to restrain himself from pushing Caesar off his back, his hands grasped something soft—Caesar was straining to bend his legs while being violated at the rear, causing Xu Zhen's face to flush with embarrassment.
Xu Zhenxin's head was shaken; distracted by the pain, he found some relief and began to act without restraint. Caesar's ample figure felt incredibly good to touch; Xu Zhen finally discovered a method to alleviate his pain!
In this situation, he found both pain and pleasure while the Brave Warrior Camp experienced only suffering without joy.
Among three hundred brothers, only three commanders and Captain Qin Guang could move around; over two hundred others lay inside their tents enduring agony.
The Tang Soldiers from other camps laughed heartily; they had all been bullied by the Brave Warriors Camp before. Seeing them being dealt with during the day brought them great satisfaction. The Brave Warriors Camp often caused disturbances at night but seemed subdued now.
"Once we get out of this camp, they'll be in for it! They only have about two hundred people; what can they do to us?" one commander cursed angrily.
Qin Guang could only smile wryly; they were soldiers now and no longer reckless outlaws. If they went too far, it would be considered rebellion—a serious crime punishable by death!
Brothers were rebellious, but it was merely to establish their footing in the military and avoid being bullied as new recruits. Now that their goal had been achieved, not to mention ordinary Veterans, even Colonel Murong Xiao dared not oppress Brave Warriors Camp.
However, when it came to major principles, Qin Guang understood clearly that it was not just the personal troops of the General that could subdue Brave Warriors Camp, but rather their willingness to heed the General's orders. This was the bottom line; crossing this line meant they were no longer soldiers but bandits, and those who crossed would face consequences!
To be honest, Xu Zhen played her cards beautifully. Although the Brothers had suffered greatly, they still whispered among themselves about the chaotic battle of the day, particularly admiring Nine-Foot Zhou Cang and the tall and fierce Rouran People.
As for Colonel Murong Xiao and Xu Zhen, the Brothers felt a deep-seated resentment, not due to his character but because he wore the hat of Colonel Murong Xiao. They held no prejudice against him personally; instead, they admired his fierce performance that day.
Reflecting on these thoughts, Brave Warriors Camp finally quieted down. The surrounding camps secretly expressed gratitude towards Xu Zhen. Thanks to her management of Brave Warriors Camp, they could finally sleep soundly.
The next day, with clear skies and pleasant weather, during morning exercises, Brave Warriors Camp once again occupied the training ground, each one filled with anger, as if declaring war.
Yet, Xu Zhen did not disappoint Brave Warriors Camp. Even though many of her brothers were still bandaged from injuries, upon seeing the aggressive stance of Brave Warriors Camp, they charged forward at her command!
With over two hundred members of Brave Warriors Camp still unhealed, another batch of fresh troops was dispatched today. To ensure fairness, Qin Guang kept his side's numbers at two hundred since there was no one available to replace Xu Zhen. Unexpectedly, after a chaotic battle, it turned out that there were still slightly more standing on Xu Zhen's side!
Today, Xu Zhen seemed reborn, unleashing her fury like a mad wolf. Qin Guang was quite surprised as he witnessed a Brothers twisting her wrist painfully, yet she remained unharmed!
The two sides fought to a standstill; however, counting heads showed that while Xu Zhen had injured soldiers participating from yesterday's battle, Brave Warriors Camp had fresh troops. This raised suspicions of a wheel battle strategy, leading public sentiment to lean towards Xu Zhen.
On the third day, surprisingly, Xu Zhen brought many brothers along again. This round of chaos was even more intense, causing other military colleagues from various camps to turn away in discomfort.
After this battle concluded, the General finally came to urge them on. He ordered Xu Zhen to head to Ganzhou immediately without further delay. Internally relieved, Qin Guang maintained an indifferent facade.
With a self-deprecating smile, Xu Zhen reflected on three days of fierce fighting. Coupled with the powerful networking skills of Zhang Jiunian, she had thoroughly grasped the configuration of Brave Warriors Camp, gaining profound insights into its leader, Qin Guang.
After exchanging a meaningful glance with Qin Guang, she silently led her brothers away. Throughout three days of fierce battles, she never mentioned troop numbers but had effectively assessed the combat strength of Brave Warriors Camp!
Later that night, under the care of Caesar, she changed her dressings and wrapped herself in layers of bandages. To conceal her injuries, she chose a long-sleeved Hanfu and brought along Zhou Cang and others with some Healing Powder, heading towards Brave Warriors Camp.
If this had been three days prior, the members of Brave Warriors Camp Brothers would have decisively chased them away. However, now they remained silent and focused their gaze on Xu Zhen and her group as they entered, unable to hide a glimmer of respect in their eyes.
Xu Zhen commanded Brothers to put down the medicine and said to Qin Guang, "What’s wrong with joking around with my brothers? What’s wrong with being bullied by the Brothers in the army? It’s better than fighting desperately outside. However, some things are unavoidable. A good bird chooses its tree to perch on. I can’t say that following me is better than following other Colonel Murong Xiao, but I just want you to know that my brothers are worthy of you Brave Warriors Camp. They will not disgrace your martial arts, nor will they belittle your courage."
After saying this, Xu Zhen quietly left with Brothers, leaving Qin Guang in shock and deep thought.
A night passed without a word. The next day was clear, and Xu Zhen gathered two hundred of her Brothers outside the camp. After disguising themselves, Li Mingda and others followed closely.
The young girl who stayed close to Xu Zhen felt that there had been a significant change in her aura, but she couldn’t quite articulate it. She lightly sniffed and caught a faint fragrance from Xu Zhen, which made her heart tighten because she had smelled this fragrance on Moya before!
Xu Zhen remained silent, looked up at the sky, estimated the time, and then glanced back toward the direction of Brave Warriors Camp, letting out a disappointed sigh.
Gao Zhensheng did not come out to take action, while others came out one after another to watch the joke of Xu Zhen. After three days of fierce battles, it seemed that Xu Zhen had become a thorn in the side of Brave Warriors Camp. On the first day of departure, the delay of Brave Warriors Camp was already what everyone wanted to see.
Hou Polu and Zhang Shenzhi secretly laughed, while Duan Zan remained expressionless, watching the back of Xu Zhen, feeling an indescribable annoyance that he quickly dismissed.
"The time has come; let’s set off," said Xu Zhen, waving her hand. The flag bearers behind her waved their military flags, and the horses began to move slowly. At that moment, however, a team of Cavalry thundered out from the camp, led by none other than Qin Guang!
The leader of the Brave Warriors Camp, Captain, dismounted to meet her and saluted respectfully with military courtesy. Then he spoke loudly, "I am Qin Guang, leading many Brothers from Brave Warriors Camp. We have received orders and will comply without question!"
Behind him, the Eight Hundred Cavalry shouted in unison: "As commanded by Colonel Murong Xiao, we will comply without question!"
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