From cannon fodder villain to beloved heroine

Yan Ruyu narrowed her almond-shaped eyes slightly, her slender fingers tapping lightly on the table, producing a crisp sound that broke the silence inside the tent.

"The enemy's food supplies are being consumed abnormally; it's clearly a trap to lure them in!" she said firmly, with an undeniable air of authority.

A hint of appreciation flashed in Xu's deep eyes. He parted his thin lips slightly and said, "What Ruyu said is absolutely right. The enemy's intention is to besiege the point and attack the reinforcements. I am probably their target."

The atmosphere inside the tent suddenly became tense. General Li and Deputy General Zhang looked worried, while Strategist Sun lowered his head in thought, stroking his beard with his fingers.

"They want to capture the leader first, what a brilliant move to undermine their cause!" General Li slammed his fist on the table, furious.

Deputy General Zhang echoed, "These treacherous dogs are truly insidious and cunning!"

"Young Master Xu, you must not underestimate the enemy and advance rashly!" Strategist Sun raised his head and looked intently at the male protagonist, Xu.

The male protagonist smiled slightly, confident: "Don't worry, everyone, I have a plan."

The next day, the two armies faced off, their killing intent palpable.

The enemy's formation was scattered and seemingly vulnerable, but it harbored deadly intent.

The male protagonist, Xu, led the vanguard troops in a charge, advancing with unstoppable momentum.

The enemy troops fought and retreated, leading the male protagonist to a canyon.

"Oh no, an ambush!" Deputy General Zhang exclaimed.

Ambushed soldiers sprang up from both sides of the canyon, raining down arrows. The male protagonist was trapped inside, and the situation was critical.

His handsome face was full of coldness, and he wielded his long sword with impenetrable speed, resisting the enemy's fierce attack.

The soldiers on their side were extremely anxious, but they were unable to get close to the canyon and could only watch helplessly as the male protagonist was surrounded.

"What should we do? Young Master Xu is in grave danger!" General Li was frantic.

"Ruyu, do you have a brilliant plan?" Deputy General Zhang looked anxiously at Yan Ruyu.

Yan Ruyu smiled confidently. "It's time to unveil our secret weapon..." She opened the system panel, her gaze falling on a special skill. "Activate 'Swift Travel'!"

As soon as Yan Ruyu finished speaking, she felt a dizzying sensation, and when she opened her eyes again, she was on a secluded hillside behind the canyon.

Produced by the system, it must be a high-quality product!

She smiled, took out a signal flare that she had prepared beforehand, lit it, and shot it into the air.

A dazzling burst of light exploded in the air, like a blooming red lotus, exceptionally bright.

At the same time, a well-trained surprise force emerged from behind the hillside, each soldier agile and swift, pouncing on the enemy's rear like tigers descending the mountain.

This surprise force was precisely what Yan Ruyu had arranged in advance; they were just waiting for the signal to launch a swift and decisive attack.

"What's going on? Where did this army come from?" the enemy general shouted in terror. His previously confident expression instantly turned into panic, as if he had seen a ghost.

The once orderly formation instantly descended into chaos, with the soldiers scattering like ants on a hot plate.

"Kill!" The soldiers' morale soared when they saw reinforcements arrive. They roared with excitement, their eyes gleaming with hope, and charged towards the enemy like hungry wolves pouncing on their prey.

Inside the canyon, Xu noticed that the enemy's formation was in disarray. His eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he seized the opportunity to slash down the enemy soldiers in front of him with his sword, carving a bloody path like a tiger descending a mountain.

Just then, he saw a familiar figure in the crowd. She was riding a chestnut horse, looking heroic and graceful, like a goddess descending to earth. In an instant, she came to his side.

"Ruyu!" The male protagonist Xu's affectionate gaze fell on Yan Ruyu, his eyes filled with love as gentle as spring water.

Yan Ruyu smiled gently, her eyes full of tenderness. She reached out and pulled Xu, the male protagonist, onto her horse.

"Hold on to me."

The two stood side by side, like a divine couple, drawing envious glances from the surrounding soldiers, many of whom were even moved to tears.

This is true love!

Hit it! Hit it!

"The enemy commander is just ahead, let's go meet him." Yan Ruyu's lips curled into a sly smile, her eyes gleaming with excitement. With a flick of her whip, her warhorse neighed and galloped off towards the enemy commander's direction...

The battle cries were deafening, and the clanging of swords clashing was incessant. The battlefield was like a giant meat grinder, devouring fresh lives.

The blood dyed the ground red and the air was filled with a strong smell of blood.

Scattered limbs and broken arms lay on the ground, a horrifying sight.

Both sides' soldiers were bloodthirsty, tearing at each other like wild beasts, their faces filled with determination and madness.

General Li led from the front, his long sword flashing like a silver lightning bolt, reaping the lives of enemy soldiers.

His eyes were wide open in anger, like a god descending to earth, and his whole body exuded a chilling murderous aura.

"Kill! Leave no one alive!" His voice boomed, intimidating the enemy.

Deputy General Zhang was not to be outdone. His spear moved like a venomous snake, nimbly weaving through the enemy ranks, each strike hitting the enemy's vitals with pinpoint accuracy.

His cold gaze swept across the battlefield, like that of an experienced hunter searching for his next prey.

Sun, the strategist, remained firmly seated in the center, calmly observing the battlefield situation and issuing commands from time to time to direct the army's actions.

His deep gaze, like stars in the night sky, shone with the light of wisdom.

Seeing that all was lost, the enemy commander was filled with despair. He looked up to the sky and sighed, "Heaven is going to destroy me!" After saying this, he drew his sword and committed suicide.

The enemy army, leaderless, collapsed instantly, abandoning their armor and kneeling to beg for mercy.

"We surrender!" "Spare us!"

"We won! We won!" The soldiers on their side erupted in deafening cheers, embracing each other excitedly to celebrate this hard-won victory.

The male protagonist, Xu, stood tall and straight in the center of the battlefield, his face beaming with the joy of victory.

The longsword in his hand dripped with blood, gleaming brightly in the sunlight, making him appear like a war god.

Yan Ruyu rushed forward excitedly and hugged Xu Nanzhu tightly, tears streaming down her face. "You're alright, that's so good!"

The army returned in triumph, and the streets were packed with people who came to welcome them. They cheered and offered flowers and applause to the victorious heroes.

The male protagonist was promoted to general for his merits and enjoyed great prestige for a time.

When Yan Ruyu returned home, she received a mysterious letter.

The envelope was unsigned, bearing only the words "Western Regions Caravan".

She opened the letter with a puzzled look, only to find it read: "We sincerely invite Miss Yan to join our caravan and travel to the Western Regions to pursue our great cause together."

Yan Ruyu looked at the letter and fell into deep thought.

Western Region?

It was a mysterious and dangerous place. She didn't know what she would encounter on this trip. For the Xu family and for their future, she had to shoulder this responsibility.

She looked up into the distance, towards the Western Regions, a place shrouded in mystery, unfathomable to anyone.

“I will definitely come back,” she whispered.

The male protagonist walked to her side and gently took her hand. "I'll wait for you." His eyes were full of worry, but also full of support.

Yan Ruyu clutched the letter tightly in her hand, then turned and left.