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This is home! It is simple and calm, yet always parallel to the world! This is what the master referred to as the foundation! A place that will never be recorded in history, yet is undeniably great!
Luzi raised his right hand and said to the happy Xiao Yu'er, "I promise King Qin! You won't have to wait until the end of time; I will return home! When the world is united, that will be the moment Luzi comes back. From that not-so-distant day onward, I will never leave your side again!"
Chang Yu, who was hiding outside and eavesdropping, was immediately moved to tears upon hearing the promise from within the wall. He reached for his sleeve to wipe his nose and cried out, "Wah! What else can one do!?" Just then, he turned around to see Chang Yu's tear-streaked face, which made him furious. Grabbing Chang Yu by the ear, he whispered angrily, "You still have the face to cry!? You caused everyone to starve! If it weren't for you..."
"If it weren't for what!?"
With a loud shout, Li Xin stepped out from behind a thatched hut. He walked up to the two and gave each of them a few slaps on the head. Angrily he said, "What are you two arguing about!? Are you trying to drive me crazy? Delaying this general from listening to the play—what crime is that!?"
Seeing that it was General Li, Chang Yu couldn't help but feel overjoyed. Noticing that there were people behind Li Xin leading warhorses, he quickly knelt down with Chang Yu to pay their respects to the general. Without bothering to apologize, they turned around and shouted loudly, "General Li is back! General Li is back! We have food! We have food!"
Hearing the shouts from outside, several brothers who had long been starving rushed out of the courtyard to greet them. Seeing that there were indeed bags of food on horseback, they hurriedly ran forward to help unload the luggage. Without food supplies, they could only gnaw on the walls to stave off hunger!
Li Xin led three brothers into the courtyard and saw Luzi kneeling on the ground. "We pay our respects to the general! We pay our respects to our Sister-in-law! We are late in arriving; let both the general and Sister-in-law suffer because of us! This matter is entirely our fault; we hope Sister-in-law will not punish General Lu for our sake."
The supply of food and grass was crucial for this small team lurking behind Zhao Army. It goes without saying how important it was. People are like iron; food is like steel—one meal missed can lead to panic. If there were no significant physical exertion, they could hold on for a few more days; however, if they had to march or fight again without food, it would be futile.
The soldiers already had high activity levels, so their energy consumption was also substantial. Even lying still, their superior physiques demanded a lot of energy. This does not mean that soldiers without food supplies are worse off than ordinary people; there’s also an issue of endurance.
Through special training, their bodies had enhanced endurance. One could say that under similar conditions, trained individuals could endure hunger better than untrained ones. When food becomes severely scarce, these trained bodies would shut down some functions to ensure blood supply and energy delivery to vital areas. Even so, this has its limits. There’s a limit to how long one can go without human sustenance; exceeding this limit would lead to collapse.
At this moment, Li Xin bringing back food was like a timely gift for the soldiers whose bodies were nearing their limits! Everyone quickly set aside other matters and hurriedly prepared pots and bowls for cooking. To their surprise, there were also large chunks of beef in the bags, making everyone's mouths water in anticipation as they eagerly awaited their meal.
There are three thatched cottages in the yard, and even though they are simple, they still have east and west wing rooms. Whether from a feng shui perspective or architectural style, there is a set building pattern that must be followed.
The absence of food does not mean there is no firewood; all three houses have ceramic basins for heating. Lu Ziran took it easy and went to the east and west wing rooms to rest, then pulled in Li Xin, whose hair was frosted over, to warm up inside. Although the doors and windows let in the wind, one could still feel the warmth of the burning firewood.
Li Xin entered the house, took off his bow and arrows, and placed them on the table. He removed his thick leather coat and unbuckled the long sword at his waist. Rubbing his nearly frozen hands vigorously, he sat cross-legged by the fire to warm up.
Once he was done, Luzi took down a kettle from the wooden rack over the fire basin. He filled a ceramic bowl with water and handed it over, indicating that Li Xin should drink some water to warm up. This winter has been particularly cold; even spitting would likely freeze before hitting the ground. If it weren't for urgent military matters, no one would wander around aimlessly!
Li Xin broke a few branches and tossed them into the fire, then waved one around. "Old Wang said that in the Northwest Grassland, you need to bring this when going to the toilet in winter; it seems we’ll need it here soon too!"
Upon hearing this, Luzi did not respond but felt a jolt in his heart. The so-called Northwest Grassland was a place he had once entered while following a geological survey team from Qin State. Although they did not venture too far due to certain reasons, he knew that the local temperature was not as low as Wang Jian had claimed. The idea of needing a stick for the outhouse was even more absurd.
According to information provided by local herders, several hundred miles further west lies the legendary Snowy Plateau. The people there regard their lakes as sacred and call them "Cuo." It is said that these lakes are tears of the Goddess, nurturing the people of the land. To the west of Lake Cuo are towering snow-capped mountains. Even in the hottest summer, those mountains remain covered in white snow. Only those with pure hearts are allowed to ascend; even a hint of selfish thought disqualifies one.
At that time, considering factors like climate, terrain, and food supply, the geological survey team concluded their expedition. As for witnessing the legendary Goddess Peak's snowy sanctum, no one had the chance to see it firsthand. This left Luzi with a lingering desire; he vowed that in this lifetime he must see what those sacred mountains and the Goddess's tears truly looked like!
It seems that what Wang Jian mentioned about the legendary family's dwelling is not located in that Northwest Grassland! If he guessed correctly, this family should reside on the distant Snowy Plateau! When Luzi heard Wang Jian joking about branches at Mountain God Shrine, he had overlooked it due to pressing matters at hand. Now hearing Li Xin mention it again solidified his resolve to consult Wang Jian upon his return.
After all, no one has ever been to the legendary Snowy Plateau; if someone has been there, they could inquire about local taboos. Since he plans to visit the Old Immortal on the snowy mountain, being well-prepared in advance would save him from discovering later that something essential was missing.
Moreover, there are limits to confidentiality regulations based on interpretation. As someone currently authorized by Qin State to access these secrets, Luzi himself should be considered among them. Unless it is content that requires confidentiality directly ordered by King Qin himself, Luzi can inquire about anything he wishes!
This is power! Given by King Qin himself!
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