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The effective range of a bow is only about a hundred meters; how could it possibly shoot two hundred meters!?
At this distance, not to mention hitting the target, just reaching two hundred meters would be a matter of luck. The person hit by Chuchu was so startled that his face turned pale. The Sentinels in front had not engaged in combat, so how did he get shot? He quickly reached up to check if his head was still there, and only then did he feel relieved. Noticing his disheveled hair, he wanted to find Hairpin but realized she had long since disappeared.
The Retainers who were not attacked were also shaken. After confirming their safety, they began shouting to ask whether there had been a confrontation ahead. The Sentinels in front were even more confused; after confirming they had not been attacked, they hurriedly inquired if someone had flanked them.
The arrow clearly came from straight ahead; what could have happened behind them!? After reminding each other to stay alert and observe their surroundings, they finally quieted down again. It was understandable that they were nervous because an inexplicable attack is the most frightening.
Engaging in a straightforward fight is fine; after all, one can prepare mentally for that. But being attacked out of the blue without knowing what hit you is unsettling. In such situations, anxiety can easily spread.
It is well-known that fighting relies on momentum, which is the foundation of determination to win. Once the mind becomes chaotic, the fear of death can be contagious. Indeed, at that point, not only would charging into battle be difficult, but even escaping would feel like wishing one had two more legs.
Xingling Jun and Wei Wujie deliberately delayed their meeting with Chunshen Jun to wait for the delivery of a letter from the King of Chu. The subordinate they sent proved capable; just as the two felt they had nothing left to discuss, Huang Xie was about to prepare tea and see them off when they heard a high-pitched song from outside announcing the arrival of the Royal Decree!
Upon hearing the thin and sharp tone, the two exchanged glances. One secretly sighed in relief—so you really have arrived! The other suddenly realized—so that's how it is!
This was thanks to Wei Wujie's foresight; otherwise, there would have been many more complications. When he first entered the State of Chu, he did not inquire about Luzi's whereabouts but instead sent someone on horseback to deliver a letter to the Beauty who was close to the King of Chu. After nurturing troops for a thousand days, it all comes down to this moment!
This spy from Wei Kingdom could now be considered one of the King of Chu's favored concubines. Upon receiving news meant to deal with Chunshen Jun, who held great power in court, she was naturally very pleased. She knew that if it weren't for Huang Xie and Li Yuan conspiring to produce Li Yan, how could a woman from Zhao Kingdom possibly sit on the Queen's throne!?
After receiving a promise of no further dealings from then on, she proceeded according to plan. She understood that Xingling Jun was also anxious; obtaining the Edict was imperative! On the surface, it seemed aimed at restraining the actions of Chu Army, but that was not entirely true.
The so-called restraint on Chu Army's actions was actually aimed at restraining someone's actions. Could obtaining this letter be so simple? Of course not; it required a well-coordinated effort to succeed! Fortunately, plans were already in place, and everyone took on their responsibilities to obtain the Edict in the shortest time possible. Of course, sealing it was essential; otherwise, all efforts would go to waste.
If one cannot recognize someone else's handwriting, that is forgivable, but if the King of Chu's handwriting is illegible, it would be a laughingstock. As for the King of Chu's awkward calligraphy, it was personally guided by Huang Xie. Although it was indeed not presentable, it was still highly praised by many ministers.
At first, Huang Xie could only smile bitterly about this, but as time passed, he accepted it. Later on, as he saw the King gradually getting used to it, he no longer felt that it looked like mere scribbles. Hmm! It seems that Your Majesty has been practicing calligraphy again recently; at least it looks better than before!
No matter who mobilizes the Chu Army, there must be a Royal Decree in place. Otherwise, using the military without authorization would raise suspicions of rebellion. Even if the King of Chu does not pursue the matter at that moment, it would still lay the groundwork for future troubles. If it becomes a focal point of attention and someone acts recklessly, all relatives would be implicated.
Now that there is a decree from the King of Chu here, wanting to fight with anyone else seems a bit outdated. Seeing his influence waning, Huang Xie could only give a thumbs-up to Wei Wujie standing before him and then serve tea to send him off.
Wei Wujie returned to the mountaintop but did not hurry back to his camp; instead, he turned his horse around to watch as the Chu Army's banners retreated towards Shanxia. What a clever strategy! No matter how many Thousand Troops and Horses you have, what can you do!? Looking up at the vast blue sky, he felt an overwhelming sense of pride!
Chunshen Jun, walking among the troops, glanced back at the proud figure standing atop the mountain and suddenly felt as if he had swallowed a fly. He snorted heavily; the green mountains remain while the waters flow long! Wei Wujie! Don't let me cross paths with you again!
When Wei Wujie rushed back to his camp, he suddenly found everything in disarray and couldn't help but explode in anger. What a disgrace!
The reason for the chaos among the retainers was that they did not know where their leader had gone. Upon seeing their master return, they immediately ran over from various hiding spots to gather. When someone kindly reminded their master to avoid enemy arrows, they were met with a glare instead.
Thanks to Xingling Jun's leniency towards his own people, otherwise, he would have executed anyone attempting to disrupt morale on the spot. No matter how strong the enemy is, they are not terrifying; solid fortresses are often breached from within. Especially during these chaotic times when friend and foe are intertwined, who knows each other's true nature?
Xingling Jun's creed: I treat my subordinates with respect; the rest depends on whether you have a conscience towards me!
From Luzi's position, he could clearly see Wei Wujie riding on horseback across the Chu Region; his demeanor was full of pride. Li Xin knew that given their current distance, he could not achieve his goal of sniping an important target and turned to Chuchu to signal that they could take action. Shooting at any enemy right now was inconsequential since it wouldn't change the unfavorable situation. If they could take Wei Wujie down from his horse, it would break this encirclement!
Luzi noticed that the opposing camp began reorganizing and suddenly realized something. No wonder this guy had just gone missing; he must have gone to negotiate with Chunshen Jun! With Wei Wujie leading so many people deep into the Chu Region, Huang Xie would surely receive intelligence reports.
Due to the proximity of this location and the fact that he has a Troop Command Token available, it is certain that once he deduces he is surrounded, he will lead troops to rescue. However, judging by the current situation, the Chu Army that was supposed to come to the rescue has already retreated.
Alas! Chancellor of Chu!
Li Xin was just about to guide Chuchu to aim at Wei Wujie when he heard Luzi let out a light sigh. Seeing that nothing had changed, he could only ask, "What's wrong?"
Luzi shook his head and placed his hand on the Sight Block of the Crossbow. "You can let Chuchu shoot for fun, but asking her to kill someone is a bit too much."
In fact, even without Luzi pointing it out, Li Xin had already sensed something was off. Given Chuchu's shooting speed against the enemy earlier, Wei Wujie should have already fallen from his horse by now.
The target was clear, and visibility was excellent.
The only reason for not firing lay with the shooter! However, currently, only Chuchu could use such a ranged weapon. The other dozen or so who could operate this Divine Crossbow had already been taken away by Wang Jian.
What should be done now?
"Chuchu! I hope you understand that the person over there is our enemy. If you don't kill him now, he will come back with troops and wipe us all out." Although Thirteen's specialty was horse breeding, he was also an experienced veteran who had fought in battles. He knew that new recruits needed to overcome this mental hurdle, so he leaned in to guide her: "Don't think of the current target as a person; just treat it like a scarecrow or a wooden target!"
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