Braised Dragon with Soy Sauce

"What happened in the military camp?"

"Those unidentified explosive objects suddenly fell from the cliff and then exploded, just like the explosion in Dangerous Rock Valley. There was no spiritual energy fluctuation beforehand, making it impossible to guard against!"

"Another random explosion! Bastards! Treacherous villains! Despicable!!"

The general felt a tightness in his chest, like punching cotton, a stifling and uncomfortable sensation!

"Order all archers to be on high alert. If any movement is detected, fire the magic-piercing arrows immediately!"

"Yes!"

"Bang", "Bang"...

"Brother, did you just shoot down some kind of wild beast?"

"It looks like a wild boar. I vaguely heard its brief scream before it died, and the smell of blood filled the air after its carcass was blown into pieces. It must have been a wild boar!"

"If only we had used ordinary arrows, we might have been able to pick them up and have a snack. It's a pity we used magic-piercing arrows, which blasted them to smithereens!"

"Shh! Keep your voice down, or the leader will hear you, or you'll be in big trouble!"

"A single Demon-Slaying Arrow is worth more than ten wild boars! If word gets out, I wonder how the martial arts world will laugh at us!"

"That's nothing. I heard from the brothers over there that some people even shoot arrows at the shadows of trees..."

"Bastard! Bastard! Bastard!..."

The general of the supply corps was so angry from the relentless bombardment that his face turned green! Most of the Demon-Slaying Arrows had been used up, but they hadn't done anything.

If this continues, even if they manage to reunite with the main force safely, they will be a team with little fighting power!

"The order is given: the entire army cease counterattack and fully deploy for defense!"

As Mo Yuming's Falcon Team continued to drop bombs into the army below the mountain from the shadows, although these were just small grenades made by Mo Yuming using black powder and earthenware pots, the explosive power was not very great. Generally, martial artists with the strength of level 5 or above could dodge or defend against them.

But in this world where no one knew what explosives were, when suddenly exposed to this unusual weapon, they had no idea how to defend themselves and could only do their best to organize defensive formations to passively defend themselves.

Although the grenades made by Mo Yuming were of average power, the impact of their explosions was significant. The deafening sound and the blinding light emitted in the darkness truly frightened everyone.

Sending the Falcon Team to hide in the shadows and drop bombs without attacking was only part of Mo Yuming's plan to harass the enemy. The main purpose was to wear down the fighting power of this force in a state of inexplicable unease, deplete their physical strength, and keep them running around in a state of constant anxiety.

Finally, eliminate this team that poses the greatest threat to Mo Yuming at the lowest possible cost.

Although the Houwang's light cavalry were also very brave, Mo Yuming had the protection of the city and more than a dozen Heaven-rank experts under his command, so it was not difficult for him to hold the position.

But this supply corps was different. They were a team specifically formed for siege warfare. Even the strongest city walls, with the support of their crossbows, powerful bows, magic-piercing arrows, and magic crystal cannons, would be reduced to ruins after several rounds of attacks. Even with a Heavenly Rank expert guarding them, they would be difficult to withstand.

After a whole night of torment, the soldiers in the ranks were exhausted and utterly worn out.

Although the Falcon Team had retreated before dawn, the soldiers hiding in the defensive formation dared not slacken their efforts in the slightest. Even though many soldiers fainted due to exhaustion, they did not dare to lower the defense level and continued to do their best to maintain the operation of the formation.

They didn't dare to dismantle the formation until dawn when they realized there was no one around.

However, the general of the supply corps dared not let the soldiers stay in place to rest any longer, and as soon as it was light, he impatiently ordered the troops to set off.

A supply train without the support of light cavalry is like a toothless tiger on the march; it has great fighting power but no outlet for its frustration.

It felt like trying to swat a mosquito with a cannonball – completely futile.

Although they set off immediately at dawn, all the soldiers were exhausted and sleepy, which greatly reduced their marching speed.

It should have only taken half an hour to reach Wangxiang Town, but the troops took more than an hour, which was half the normal speed.

Although they rushed to the town, the town was too small, and the streets became extremely congested before the procession had even gone halfway in.

The army commanders had no choice but to change their marching plan, ordering the rear troops to rest in place while the front troops, which had been in four columns, were reduced to two columns as they passed through the narrow streets and lined up in an open area far outside the town to rest and await the arrival of the follow-up troops.

The arrival of the large group immediately turned the once quiet and peaceful town into a noisy and chaotic place.

The town mayor led his subordinates tirelessly to coordinate and appease the troops, and after nearly two hours of maneuvering, the entire army was finally allowed to pass through the town.

Finally, they bowed and scraped before the general, secretly offering him many benefits before the supply corps commanders left satisfied.

Although the troops only had two hours to pass through the town, the shops on both sides of the street were looted, and the merchants could only watch helplessly, angry but unable to speak out.

In the face of this pack of wolves disguised as righteousness, being able to keep one's life is already a blessing; one can only consider it a loss to avoid further trouble and accept one's bad luck.

After the troops left Wangxiang Town, it was already past noon. The soldiers were exhausted and tired and complained incessantly. The generals had no choice but to order a short rest in an open area about 20 miles from Wild Wolf Valley.

"General, Wolf Valley is less than thirty miles ahead!"

The scout, who was on the lookout's side, cautiously reminded the general, who was resting with his eyes closed.

What lies ahead of Wolf Valley?

"Reporting to the general, the area in front of Wolf Valley is mountainous! It is not suitable for troops to set up camp."

"So, we'll have to camp in Wolf Valley?"

"General, this is the best campsite!"

"Damn it! You were fooled by that thief's lie?"

"Your humble servant deserves to die! That petty thief is nothing to fear! Your humble servant was wrong!"

"Dismount and immediately proceed to Wolf Valley to scout the terrain and choose a place to station troops! This general will be stationed in Wolf Valley tonight!"

"Yes!"

At the army's normal speed, the thirty-mile distance could be covered in less than an hour.

It was still early for the troops to enter Wolf Valley, but they couldn't cross Wolf Valley and then climb over the mountains ahead to reach Luoxia City and rendezvous with the main force.

Even with the fastest marching speed of a supply corps, it would still take almost a whole day to get from Wolf Valley to Sunset City, and there would be no delays along the way.

Therefore, setting up camp in Wolf Valley is the most suitable choice.

However, Mo Yuming's earlier remarks had left the commanders of the supply corps feeling uneasy.

After the troops arrived at Wolf Valley, the main generals, led by their commander, personally inspected the surrounding terrain.

"General, the surrounding hills are not high and the terrain is not particularly dangerous, but the entire valley is overgrown with thorns and weeds, and there are many low shrubs, making it difficult to find open space for camping."

If this isn't addressed, the troops will be very loosely distributed, affecting the overall security of the force!

The strategist analyzed.

“Good. It’s still early, there’s still time. Order all the soldiers to cut down the trees and weeds in the valley. Make sure to clear all the debris within fifty feet around the encampment before evening.”

The general gave the order.

"Yes! The general is very thoughtful. This way, even a fly won't escape our eyes!"

The strategist bowed and scraped, flattering the horse.

"The troops set up a three-layer defense, with a guard every five steps in each layer, and the guards were rotated every hour."

On the second floor, ten people form a team, and fifty small teams patrol back and forth, alternating between them;

Every ten steps on each of the three levels, there is a crossbowman on standby, all equipped with anti-magic arrows.

Fire immediately if anyone tries to approach. The other units are divided into two groups: half resting, half on standby, rotating every two hours!

This temporary general was quite decisive.

"Yes! General!"

"I'll see if that little thief dares to come! Don't disappoint me! Humph!"

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