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Hiding at a high vantage point, Li Xin could see the city walls. Although he couldn't hear clearly, he could still make out the crowd moving about in the rain and mist. It seemed that Wild King City was in danger, and it was part of a plan that involved both internal and external threats. Thanks to Luzi's timely arrival, the enemy's beheading operation had failed. Looking back at that moment now, it was truly fortunate!
The rain fell gently, suppressing the flames and preventing them from spreading further, which was a stroke of luck. This was the supply base for the Qin Army; all the military's rations were stored here. If everything were to burn down completely, the consequences would be dire.
Since the two armies of Qin Zhao had been entangled at Shangdang, the consumption of supplies had reached astronomical levels. At this point, not only was the Zhao state feeling overwhelmed, but the Qin State was also beginning to feel the pressure. Holding out until this year's harvest seemed manageable, but only if Wild King City and the Granary did not encounter any issues. However, if they couldn't figure things out this year, next year's battle would be impossible to fight!
It is well known that Qin Territory is located in a remote area. This so-called remoteness includes a scarcity of quality arable land. To ensure sufficient food supplies, Qin State had made ample preparations. The ultimate goal of conquering Han Territory and Zhao land was to seize a large amount of farmland. The Chu Region had fertile soil and abundant water, but for now, they could not demand land from Chu State. The overflowing rivers brought with them numerous ravines; mountains and rivers were problems that could not be ignored.
Remembering how the Yellow Emperor had subdued Chiyou's Seventy-Two Tribes with help from the Drought God, resulting in barren lands for miles, it became clear that without muddy roads, the main army's mobility could be fully unleashed. Coupled with a lifestyle reliant on local resources, a hometown without water meant no food supplies.
Indeed, that was a past reality; many could starve without even fighting. At this moment, Li Xin squinted as he searched for suspicious targets while his mind remained active. Even if he focused on two tasks at once, it wouldn't hinder him at all. However, the results were not ideal; none of the surrounding houses had lights on.
As Luzi on the street received news of no detected targets and was about to leap onto the wall, Xiao Yu'er grabbed his arm. Xiao Yu'er looked around and finally made up his mind to point toward an uncertain location. It was a residence that blended in with the surrounding buildings—unremarkable at any time or place.
Luzi followed Xiao Yu'er's direction and took a quick glance before signaling to Li Xin on the roof to prepare. He placed his left hand on his sword sheath at his waist and nodded to Sun Thirteen before jumping down to the suspicious location.
Turning back to see Xiao Yu'er nodding in confirmation made him realize it was time to act. Luzi pushed off with his toes and reached up to climb over the wall. He crouched down to confirm that the courtyard was safe before silently jumping inside.
If he initially thought that this person would go straight to sleep after returning, it seemed that wasn't quite right now. The reason Li Xin hadn't seen any lights on in nearby houses was that thick curtains blocked their windows from within. If one stood in the courtyard, they could catch a glimpse of faint light seeping through due to an appropriate angle.
"My lord! Why don't we take advantage of the chaos to leave the city?"
Just as Luzi stealthily approached the door of the house, a voice suddenly came from inside. It was clearly spoken in a lowered tone but resonated clearly within the unusually quiet surroundings.
"What do you know!?" Fake Zhao Kuo's voice immediately rang out. "Right now, outside the city, a siege has already begun. If we rashly go up the city wall, we will either be shot by the Qin Army or killed by the Zhao Army outside. The most dangerous place is the safest place! Ha ha! Even if Luzi is clever all his life, he would never think that we are hiding right under his nose!"
"Your words are indeed correct, my lord!"
"Yes! Who would think of attacking the city at night!? If I am not mistaken, the Zhao Army will break in before sunrise tomorrow at the latest. When that time comes, we can take advantage of the chaos to leave the city! Alas! No matter how much we plan, we did not account for heaven's lack of assistance! If it weren't for this unexpected rain at the start of the year, we could have burned all their supplies in the city!"
"My lord need not blame himself! As they say, man proposes but heaven disposes. Besides, spring rains are unpredictable. It may look sunny during the day, but it's quite normal for it to rain at night. We have done our best; I believe we will have something to say when we return. After all..."
"Shut up! Be careful; there might be ears on the other side of the wall!"
"Hehe! We are the ones hunting geese; do you think we will be pecked in the eye by them!?"
Fake Zhao Kuo agreed with this statement and laughed: "The Qin people would never dream that their own supplies would be burned by us! Hmph! Even if heaven comes to help them now, what can they do!? Once this matter is settled, we might as well set fire to Xianyang Palace as well!"
"My lord has a good point! If that really works out, it will save them from looking down on us heroes of the world!"
Hearing the conversation inside, Luzi confirmed that there were at least two people within. If he was not mistaken, they definitely had accomplices. During his pursuit along the way, he heard explosions from multiple locations within the city; such a commotion could not be caused by just one or two people. With this in mind, he decided to temporarily abandon his plan to push open the door and enter.
He was not afraid of taking action; wouldn’t it be better if he could catch them all in one net!?
As the light coming from inside extinguished, it seemed that those inside intended to sleep. Luzi decided to wait a little longer; these people would inevitably meet when they wanted to leave the city. This place was their gathering point because their leader was here. The goal of leaving together was simply too large; it was certain that they would gather and then disperse to exit.
Taking advantage of the sound of rain for cover, Luzi took out a wall and went to find Sun Thirteen on the street. For safety's sake, he instructed Thirteen and Xiao Yu'er to return to their camp. Then he planned to borrow some elite soldiers from Grand Commander since the number of enemies was still unknown at this time. The best strategy was not to act now but to wait for them to gather tomorrow morning. The Charioteer Camp could then directly surround them; by that time, none would escape. Compared to regular troops, even if you were an exceptional Martial Arts Master, it would still be futile.
The enemies they were about to face were all top-notch experts, so Xiao Yu'er naturally could not stay behind. Sun Thirteen, who had accepted the new mission, also dared not linger any longer and advised Luzi to be cautious. They clasped their fists in a gesture of respect and hurriedly left this place of trouble with Xiao Yu'er.
Sun Thirteen was an experienced hand in this regard and knew how to avoid unnecessary risks along the way. Luzi watched as the two figures disappeared into the rain and mist, finally exhaling to steady his mind. He stepped away from the vicinity of the target's location, looking for a suitable spot to scale the wall and meet up with Li Xin, who was lying in ambush on the rooftop.
Li Xin listened quietly to Luzi's analysis and agreed that there was at least a ninety percent certainty in this deduction. Thus, he firmly expressed his support for the plan to catch them all in one sweep. After speaking, he looked up at the overcast sky, feeling the cold raindrops fall on his numb face without any sensation.
It seemed that this would be another long night, solely waiting for the answer to appear. The final answer would surely be revealed after sunrise!
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