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The fire brigade used manually operated pumps to extinguish the flames, but the barrels being tossed back and forth proved to be ineffective. Strangely, the flammable materials did not seem to be doused by water. Rain poured from the sky, mixing with well water, creating a scene where fire raged everywhere. Wherever the water flowed, any combustible material would ignite instantly. This created the illusion at the fire scene that it was actually water that was burning!
When Dong Qing and his team arrived at the scene, he finally discerned some clues amidst the chaos. Some people were not trying to put out the fire; they were adding fuel to it! It was obvious—who throws bamboo tubes into a fire while trying to extinguish it?
Realizing something was amiss, Dong Qing quickly pulled Sword aside and loudly ordered the Soldiers not to assist for now but to look for suspicious individuals among those attempting to extinguish the flames. If anyone was found throwing things into the fire, they were to be dealt with ruthlessly!
The troublemakers noticed that they had been spotted and hurriedly began to retreat. The chaotic scene gradually became orderly, and the increasingly fierce flames were finally brought under control. If it felt strange at first, as the fire weakened, hope could be seen in everyone's eyes.
In the face of such a large fire, many selfless heroes emerged. Some risked their lives to save national resources, while others charged into the flames despite their hair and eyebrows being singed. Lives were often consumed by the fire, and countless others suffered burns.
Dong Qing, holding a long sword, let out a breath of relief as he bent down to pick up a heavy bamboo tube next to a fallen body. He gently shook it side to side and felt a substantial weight inside. If he guessed correctly, it must contain a large amount of oil. He handed it over to one of his Soldiers for safekeeping and ordered them to protect it carefully without error. He had already decided that once the situation calmed down a bit, he would hand this piece of evidence over to Luzi. Through this clue, perhaps they could unravel the truth behind what had happened.
At this moment, Luzi was not considering the bamboo tube filled with oil because he was focused on this lead. His choice to stay was also out of necessity; regardless of the outcome, they had to do everything possible to protect Wild King City. Every additional person meant more strength, which might be their only option at present.
Withdrawing from Wild King City would cut off their route of retreat. The Qin Army left in Shangdang Region would have no way out, leading to consequences beyond just logistical support failing. In fact, there was another path available... but the military supplies could not be taken away.
Sigh! Shangdang!
Luzi looked up at the boundless darkness in the sky; it felt as if it could come crashing down at any moment. Perhaps this is what seeking light is all about! It always brings hope for warmth and brightness. With that thought, he quietly took two steps back.
"Inside there! Listen carefully! You are now surrounded by the Qin Army! Immediately throw down your weapons and surrender! Resist and you will be killed without mercy!"
The previously quiet night was suddenly shattered by a thunderous voice. Was that a spring thunder reverberating through the clouds? It released life to remind this world that new breaths would come; however! The unending wars made future darkness seem boundless! Li Xin heard a sigh deep within him and realized he had been lost in thought. Taking a deep breath, he calmed himself. At this moment, he focused on the arrowhead gleaming with an enchanting Cold Light, aimed directly at that quiet door. He knew that when that door opened, someone would never see tomorrow's sunrise again.
Fight! Since peace must be obtained through war, let’s get started quickly!
How many people does the enemy actually have? Luzi had no idea. If it weren't for the circumstances, he would never take such a risk. But thinking about it now was pointless; perhaps this was exactly what the opponent wanted to see!
Peace! Why do you always make it so difficult for those followers!?
The tightly shut door suddenly swung open, and two dark figures flashed out. The two people who jumped out with swords were immediately knocked back by arrows before their feet even touched the ground. The momentum continued as a half-buried arrow shaft protruded from a corpse and embedded itself into the earthen wall.
The ones preparing to rush out reacted quickly, realizing that the situation outside was dire and hurriedly retreated. Upon returning inside, they also noticed that there were not many Qin Army soldiers surrounding the courtyard. Facing the Qin Army's Arrow Formation was essentially a huge joke.
Once they heard that distinctive thunderous sound of bowstrings, all that was left was to quickly draft their wills. However, it seemed that this decision might have been premature.
The person impersonating Zhao Kuo was now trapped inside, glancing around in the dim light filtering through the doorway. Lowering his voice, he angrily exclaimed, “Damn it! Is this idiot’s mess bringing this upon us?!”
The few who had just jumped back also saw that there was only one person outside, but this was right under the watchful eyes of the Qin Army. Tracking down a target and then coming to encircle them should not be a lie. As for whether that ruthless figure outside could have drawn them in, it seemed impossible!
We never had a chance to do that; the only possibility is... but they dared not say it aloud. Whatever the leader said was how it was! So they began to blame each other, as none of them could admit their own faults.
Luzi heard chaos erupting inside and noticed that the accents of those speaking were all different. Frowning slightly, he suddenly realized an extremely serious problem: Zhao State's Selection! Hopefully, he was just being overly cautious! He had already made up his mind that even if he couldn't capture anyone alive tonight, he had to make it happen. Any lingering doubts would have to wait until after business was taken care of!
“You better understand! If you don’t come out soon, we’ll set fire to this place!”
When the warning echoed into the room, those inside finally fell silent. They exchanged glances, reading information from each other's eyes. Surrender was definitely not an option; even if they died in battle, they would never become captives! They all drew their weapons and prepared to fight!
At this moment, the people inside the room were hesitating because they did not understand the true situation outside. To prevent being noticed by those with ulterior motives, the guards that should have been deployed outside were not arranged. If this group, who were unarmed, discovered that there were only two people outside, it would be difficult to control the ensuing situation.
Luzi raised a hand to convey a message to Li Xin, indicating that he only needed to manage the important targets for this operation. As for the others, they were to be killed!
Upon receiving the order, Li Xin glanced at the arrows on the roof and suddenly felt a surge of killing intent. He took a small step to the right and then swiftly pulled back the bowstring of the Full Moon Bow. As he noticed a slight tremor at the entrance, dark as ink, three arrows were immediately released.
Luzi suddenly sensed a powerful aura rolling out from within the door and sidestepped slightly, pushing his longsword forward with his left thumb. When he saw the air at the entrance ripple, he bent his knees slightly, ready to spring into action. Hearing the rapid sound of a sentry piercing through the air above him, he leaped up, drawing forth a cold light that shot forth like a rainbow!
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