Transmigration begins with archery training

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Not much time left?

Magistrate Xue probably knows something secret, but he won't reveal it easily.

This poisoned wine was indeed the right choice to drink.

Perhaps a glimmer of hope lies hidden within the poisoned wine.

Because they drank poisoned wine.

That means he is the emperor's man.

The conversation is over.

Xue Yuping asked Han Cheng to see the guest off.

Upon arriving outside the mansion, Han Cheng whispered, "Lord Chen, do whatever Magistrate Xue tells you to do next. Do not conceal anything or disobey the imperial decree. His Majesty's orders are divine mandate."

Chen Sanshi understood what the other party meant.

He was just a lowly sixth-rank official, at the Bone Refining Realm; daring to disobey the imperial decree would mean certain death.

Not to mention him, even the third son of Governor Sun paid a heavy price for his youthful arrogance.

Ultimately, it comes down to a lack of personal strength.

"Thank you for your guidance, Guard Han."

Chen Sanshi clasped his hands in a fist salute.

It was obvious that Han Cheng had just been reminding him.

Whatever the reason, it's still necessary to say some polite words.

He inquired, "Guard Han, is something big about to happen?"

"I do not know."

Han Cheng shook his head: "I am only following the orders of the commander-in-chief to take care of you a little; the rest is still uncertain."

"Farewell."

Chen Sanshi did not ask any further questions.

He rode his white swan horse and followed Wang Zhi out of the city on a reconnaissance mission. Unlike when they went to the grasslands, they mostly acted alone to reduce their targets. He turned halfway and headed straight for Tiger Head Mountain.

Inside the cave.

With the help of the "Crack the Myriad Poisons" technique, Chen Sanshi quickly concocted an antidote.

He also had no shortage of materials.

When I took the medicine from the Liang family earlier, I took all the medicinal herbs I could from the storeroom, including several precious herbs specifically used for detoxification.

"puff--"

Accompanied by abdominal cramps, he suddenly spat out a mouthful of black blood, which served as a way to neutralize the poison.

The Azure Blood Poison Dew isn't exactly a rare and potent poison; its advantage lies in being colorless and odorless, making it difficult to detect.

If Chen Sanshi hadn't been able to "identify the prescription from the medicine," he probably would have truly believed that His Majesty was kindly rewarding a meritorious official with fine wine, since there wouldn't be any immediate adverse effects on the body after drinking it.

If he truly becomes the emperor's confidant three months later, then secretly send someone to administer the antidote.

In this way, nothing will be known, and there will be no rift between the ruler and his ministers because of this matter.

Conversely, if one fails to become the emperor's confidant, one will naturally die from poisoning inexplicably, without even knowing how one died.

What an insidious tactic!

"Alright, alright, I'll be your trusted confidant!"

Chen Sanshi took out the wooden box that had been given as a reward. After opening it, he found five red pills inside, which were probably the so-called bone-strengthening medicine. This time, however, they were not poisonous.

This medicine is called "Xuanyuan Duan Gu Wan" (玄元锻骨丸). Each pill is worth more than 500 taels of silver, and a whole box of these would cost several thousand taels of silver.

Even if Chen Sanshi figured out how to make the medicine, it would be difficult to gather all the necessary materials.

With them around, you can quickly achieve the perfect bone training.

Without wasting any time, he packed his things and went down the mountain. He rode Xiao Xun around the city and found that the barbarians had indeed broken through the wall.

That evening.

The barbarians then launched a new offensive.

The catapults, arrows, and all sorts of weapons continued to rain down without restraint. Fortunately, the four cultivators each guarded a section of the city wall, and although the losses were considerable, they managed to maintain the situation for the time being.

But what followed was an even worse situation.

Three days later, the night scout brought back intelligence.

The barbarians will complete their second reinforcement in seven days.

At that time, the troop strength will increase to 10,000, and the number of organ refiners will increase to three!

"Has the Yuwen clan gone mad?!"

A civilian house near the north gate of the city was requisitioned and turned into the central command post. Xiang Tingchun paced back and forth anxiously in the hall, his body and face covered in blood. He, too, had not returned home once since the start of the war, and had been guarding the city wall almost all day long.

"Tell me, what exactly are they planning? Even if they take Poyang, so what? Are they planning to cross Tiger Head Mountain and besiege Anding Prefecture?!"

This is absolutely impossible.

From the sand table.

Anding Prefecture is located southeast of Poyang County, separated by the Hutou Mountain Range. Even if Poyang County is captured, it is impossible to cross the mountains and go directly to Anding Prefecture, as supplies and horses cannot pass through.

To get to Anding Prefecture, one would have to take a long detour to Hengkang Prefecture, which is southwest of Poyang, and then conquer Hengkang Prefecture before reaching Anding Prefecture. This is completely unnecessary and pointless.

unless……

The Great Wall at Anding Prefecture was breached first!

The barbarian army circled the city, arrived at the rear of Hengkang Prefecture, and joined forces with the Xihe tribe in Poyang to attack from both sides, capturing Hengkang Prefecture in one fell swoop. They then divided the various prefectures and towns, turning Anding Prefecture into an isolated city, and then besieged it again. The risk was great, but it was the only logically understandable approach.

But all of this has a prerequisite.

Break through the Great Wall at Anding Prefecture!

Further investigation is needed to understand the meaning behind Magistrate Xue's statement that time was running out...

"To Commander Xiang!"

Chen Sanshi understood the situation and quickly said, "Please send someone to Anding Prefecture immediately to find out the battle situation!"

"You mean, Anding Prefecture is in danger?!"

"If that's really the case, wouldn't my Poyang County be trapped like a turtle in a jar?"

With a serious expression, Xiang Tingchun immediately ordered, "Zhao Kang, do as Lord Chen instructs, and be quick!"

"Yes!"

……

Three more days passed.

The Xihe tribe did not launch another attack and remained inactive, clearly waiting for reinforcements.

For several days in a row, Poyang County was eerily quiet.

Chen Sanshi swallowed the third Xuan Yuan Bone Forging Pill and began cultivating in conjunction with Ling He's effects.

[Technique: Undying Golden Serpent Spear - Upper Level (Minor Success)]

【Progress: 1559/2000】

Just in the last few days.

Once you've finished all the pills, you'll be able to complete your bone-training process.

In addition, he practiced archery day and night.

[Skill: Archery (Minor Mastery)]

Progress: (808/1000)

If another siege battle were to occur, I could also break through to the Great Perfection!

Fourth day.

Zhao Kang, who had been sent out to gather information, finally returned.

"grown ups!!"

Zhao Kang rushed in, covered in dust and dirt. Overwhelmed by panic and exhaustion, he collapsed to the ground. He staggered to his feet and exclaimed, "Sir! Commander Chen's assessment was correct!"

"The post station lost contact with Anding Prefecture six days ago."

"I traveled day and night without stopping. When I was halfway there, I encountered a group of fleeing refugees. I asked them and learned that seven days ago, the Great Wall of Anding Prefecture was breached and 50,000 barbarian cavalry poured into the country."

"Now, Anding Prefecture has retreated to the city walls and is holding firm against any external threats."

"The barbarians have been besieging the city on all sides for a long time without success. They are very likely to divide their forces and take a detour to attack the rear of Hengkang Prefecture. Once they take Hengkang Prefecture, they can cut off the supply lines to Anding Prefecture, and the entire Yunzhou Prefecture may fall!"

Boom!

this news.

Like a thunderbolt, it struck everyone's heart.

this means.

Poyang County is almost certain to receive no more reinforcements or supplies, and will have to face an attack by tens of thousands of enemy troops with only nine hundred men!