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Shen Man led Wanfeng out of the stable, then took a horse brush from the corner and gently combed Wanfeng's mane. The clumps of hair were gradually smoothed out by her fingertips, and the gray hairs covered with grass fell to the ground in a soft rustling sound.

At first, Wanfeng stubbornly turned its head away, letting out a low growl of dissatisfaction. But when it saw Shen Man patiently grooming its fur, it moved its head closer to her and rubbed against her as usual.

Shen Man sensed the change in Wanfeng's attitude and gently stroked the curve of the horse's neck with her fingertips. "Wanfeng, I know you've suffered these past few days. Tomorrow, I'll take you to the Kingdom of Mi to do something truly remarkable, how about it?"

Wanfeng suddenly stopped chewing, his dark eyes turning around with excitement in them.

"Let's go to the arsenal at Wild Boar Ridge first, I'll go get some weapons."

As soon as Shen Man finished speaking, Wan Feng excitedly pawed the ground, his hooves pounding heavily on the muddy earth, raising a cloud of fine dust.

It seemed eager to begin the adventure, its mane trembling slightly with each movement.

Seeing this, Shen Man smiled and patted Wanfeng's neck: "Don't rush, let me pack my bags and we'll set off immediately."

Back in her room, Shen Man quickly stuffed the miasma-avoiding pills, water pouches, and change of clothes she had prepared in advance into her backpack, and also carefully placed the several bottles of specially made wound medicine close to her body.

These wound medicines were prepared by her after many trials based on Xu Jing's prescription for a miraculous healing medicine. The missing ingredient in the prescription was jujube bark.

She pulled out a lightweight nightgown, folded it neatly, and put it in her bag. This nightgown was made of a special fabric that was not only breathable and lightweight, but also offered some protection against swords and knives.

After everything was ready, Shen Man said goodbye to her family and took Wanfeng's hand as they went out.

By this time, the sun had climbed directly overhead, and the entire sky was a clear blue, which was quite beautiful.

Wanfeng trotted along with light steps, the crisp sound of his horse's hooves echoing along the mountain path.

Half an hour later, the outline of the arsenal came into view.

Looking at the cluster of buildings that were faintly visible halfway up the mountain, Shen Man couldn't help but recall the scene two years ago—when she led Meng Zhuo and others to cut down trees and chisel rocks, and built this secret arms factory in this desolate mountain forest.

Today, the towering chimneys spew out wisps of smoke, and the sounds of forging and the roar of machinery blend together, exuding a reassuring power.

"Wanfeng, wait for me here, I'll be right back." Shen Man patted Wanfeng and entered the factory area with practiced ease.

The workers along the way bowed and greeted her, saying, "Greetings, City Lord!"

"No need for formalities. Where is Manager Luo? Where is the new pistol I asked him to make?" Shen Man waved her hand at them and asked directly.

"The manager is in the workshop up ahead."

Shen Man quickened her pace toward the workshop. Before she even entered, she heard Manager Luo's loud voice from inside: "Be careful, don't make any mistakes. This is an important item that the city lord entrusted to us."

Shen Man pushed open the door and entered. When Manager Luo saw her, he immediately put down what he was doing and hurried over to greet her respectfully, saying, "City Lord, you've arrived. The newly made pistols are all here. I had them tested, and their power is even greater than the previous ones." As he spoke, he led Shen Man to the shelf where the pistols were displayed.

Shen Man picked up a pistol and examined it closely. The gun was small and exquisite, and comfortable to hold. She pulled the trigger, and with a "bang," the target shattered.

“Good, this is exactly what I wanted. How many were made in total?” Shen Man nodded in satisfaction, and then asked.

"Lord, the parts for these pistols are very intricate, and they take a long time to make. We've been working day and night, and we've only managed to make twenty," Old Luo replied.

"Okay, load them all up. Also, prepare plenty of ammunition; I'm going to Mir tomorrow, and I'll need it."

Manager Luo quickly agreed and arranged for people to prepare. Shen Man checked the other weapons again, and after confirming that everything was in order, she left the workshop with the prepared weapons.

Lao Luo and the others had long been used to Shen Man's hurried comings and goings, as if her world was filled with endless busyness and urgency, as well as some whimsical ideas that they could not even imagine.

When Wanfeng saw Shen Man come out, it let out an excited neigh.

Shen Man placed the bundle on its back, then mounted the horse and patted its head: "Wanfeng, to the military camp in Ling'an Town!"

Upon hearing this, Wanfeng took off running at full speed.

When Shen Man arrived at the military camp, Cui Jinrong had already selected all the people who would participate in this mission.

Shen Man briefly explained to him her plan to use Meng Qi's fondness for fine horses to lure and capture him with a whirlwind.

After hearing this, Cui Jinrong thought it was a great plan. He then divided the people he had selected into five groups.

One group served as the vanguard, responsible for scouting the terrain ahead, marking safe routes with specially made sulfur powder, and setting up anti-tracking traps at key passes.

The second group is the fire support group, carrying AK47s and bombs, ready to respond to any sudden battles.

The three groups acted as bait, disguising themselves as a horse trading caravan, pretending to search for a lost horse, and approached the Mikko people's outpost to deliberately attract their attention.

The fourth group is the assault group, composed of the most agile soldiers. Once Meng Qi takes the bait, they will flank him from both sides of the dense forest and cut off his retreat.

Group 5 was the logistics group, which stayed behind at the temporary camp and was responsible for treating the wounded and allocating supplies.

Shen Man took out two pistols from her bundle, keeping one for herself and giving one to Shen Han. The rest were given to Cui Jinrong to distribute.

After careful consideration, Cui Jinrong distributed all the pistols to the members of the vanguard group.

"This is the new pistol that I had Lao Luo and the others make. Its usage is actually similar to that of the AK47. Let me demonstrate it for you!" Shen Man said to the team members who were holding the pistol.

Immediately afterwards, she went to the open space of the military camp, picked up her pistol, and aimed at the target in the distance. With focused eyes, she gently pulled the trigger, and with a "bang," the bullet whistled out and hit the bullseye.

The surrounding soldiers gasped in surprise.

Shen Man put down the pistol and said, "This gun is very lethal, so everyone should be extra careful when handling it to avoid accidental discharge."

Cui Jinrong stepped forward, his face full of excitement: "Lord of the city, this spear is truly exquisite. With it, we are sure to achieve a great victory in our trip to Mi Kingdom this time."

Shen Man nodded: "This mission to Mi Kingdom is arduous, everyone must follow orders."

Next, Shen Man began to explain to the soldiers how to use the pistol and the precautions. The soldiers listened attentively and asked questions from time to time.

Shen Han observed carefully from the side, silently memorizing the key points.

The day passed by in the blink of an eye. Shen Man told the soldiers to rest early and recharge for the challenges ahead. She herself, meanwhile, carefully reviewed the plans for the trip to the Kingdom of Mi in her tent, checking for any oversights.