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There was no need for a prescription; Xiao Yu'er knew that since they were going to follow the Army into the Shangdang Border, the medicines he carried were mostly related to stopping bleeding and treating knife wounds. After stitching up the wound, he fed Commander Bai Qi some pills. Once he checked the pulse again and confirmed it was steady, he signaled to Luzi, who was waiting nearby.
To ensure the safety of the Commander, Luzi decided to assign Sima Jin to guard duty. It wasn't that he didn't trust the others, but the Sima Family of the Qin State had always been loyal to Wuan Jun. He believed that Sima Jin would take the protection of Grand Commander seriously.
Luzi's sudden caution stemmed mainly from observing Bai Qi's unusual injury. In wars between nations, military exchanges usually involved armies at or above a certain level. The process of facing each other with real weapons meant that underhanded tactics had no place in such confrontations.
While your Army was preparing for battle, the other side had already executed a decapitation operation using some petty tricks. Even if such a battle was won, it would be considered disgraceful and looked down upon by various Feudal States.
War is war; when two armies face each other like drums in a showdown, it is all about being fair and straightforward!
At this moment, Bai Qi was injured; logically, he should have just suffered a regular arrow wound as usual. However, thanks to the timely treatment from the descendants of Shennong, the darkness hidden beneath the surface was brought into the light. It could now be understood that this enemy was not entirely composed of regular troops; there were alternatives within the Zhao Army!
The rules are set; if Luzi wanted to break them, he could easily send assassins to kill a General from the Zhao Army. The reason he refrained from doing so was his concern about being looked down upon. Ancient people placed great importance on face, even more than their lives. A true man stands tall and proud.
After receiving Sima Jin's assurance, Luzi felt relieved and returned to his Main Tent with Xiao Yu'er. He gestured for the disguised Surgeon to sit down and then poured tea for both Xiao Yu'er and himself. Setting down the teapot with a smile, he asked, "Now can I see what you have in your hand?"
Xiao Yu'er had no intention of destroying evidence; he gently placed a copper wire as thin as four strands of hair into Luzi's hand.
It was indeed a marvel of craftsmanship!
Above it were many even smaller holes, which likely served to hold poison. As blood circulated back and forth, it slowly released toxins outward. Luzi lowered his head and examined it for a long time without saying a word. It wasn't that he didn't want to speak; he wanted to hear an explanation from Xiao Yu'er. Such an item could not have been crafted by an ordinary artisan, especially since it contained a substance not found in this world.
Xiao Yu'er was also pondering something that likely mirrored Luzi's thoughts. However, without solid evidence, he couldn't voice his suspicions. Moreover, this world was vast; it wasn't only his Shennong family that could create certain miraculous medicines.
Luzi returned the Bronze silk to Xiao Yu'er and smiled, saying, "I am not doubting anyone; rather, I hope to draw your attention to this matter. If I am not mistaken... Hmm! It seems that I am not the only one from Great Qin seeking the assistance of the gods... Are we about to engage in a war of the divine realms!?"
The so-called gods are not merely abstract concepts. Luzi referred to these extraordinary individuals as gods, whose abilities are envied by all. Is that not godlike? However, the war of the divine realms still refers to conflicts between people, just at a higher level. Luzi was not prepared for this and did not even know how to prepare.
Xiao Yu'er had been by Luzi's side for quite some time and understood that the gods referred to something else entirely. Coincidentally, she was also part of this pantheon, as her skills were already rare in the world. Had she not been tricked into marriage and lured out of her secluded life by Wang Jian and Li Xin, she would likely still be in the mountains, enjoying her solitary blooms.
This is what is known as an extraordinary individual!
When Xiao Yu'er saw Bai Qi's arrow wound, she already had a plan in mind. The story of rising tides lifting boats is certainly not a lie fabricated on a whim. There might also be hidden masters on the opposing side, whose skills could rival or surpass her own. Hearing Luzi speak so directly about the situation made her sigh lightly.
"A war of the divine realms... General Lu lacks confidence, does he?"
Luzi smiled slightly but felt no sense of helplessness. "Xiao Yu'er! If you firmly believe we will win, then united we can overcome any obstacle. Even if we engage in a war of the divine realms, what of it!?"
The current situation was complex and trust was particularly precious at this moment. Xiao Yu'er nodded emphatically, indicating that from now on, the descendants of the Shennong family would follow General Lu without question!
Your worry about failure stems from never having encountered absolute support before!
Currently, Qin Zhao's two armies were entangled at Shangdang, with the Zhao Army having an absolute advantage thanks to support from various lords. Was Qin Zhao's troop strength at a one-to-two ratio? It should be close! As for Bai Qi, the leader of the Qin Army, he was now the second high-ranking general severely injured after Wang He.
If Luzi claimed he had absolute confidence in achieving victory in the Shangdang Campaign, it would seem somewhat arrogant. Victory would indeed bring joy to all in Qin State, but failure could cost lives. In light of this grave crisis, Xiao Yu'er's unwavering stance as a so-called deity was commendable.
Luzi did not feel grateful to anyone for this because he believed that if Xiao Yu'er were in a similar situation, she would do exactly what she was doing now—step forward and turn the tide!
While examining the arrow wound on Bai Qi, relevant information was already obtained; the arrow was shot from the front. The arrow that struck the Commander was not an ordinary arrowhead shaped like a leaf with wings. From the analysis of the cut, it should be a Triangular Arrowhead fired by the Qin State's Crossbow.
"What a pity! We don't have that arrow for analysis!"
Hearing Luzi's sigh, Xiao Yu'er smiled and shook his head. "The Scoundrel is not just knowledgeable in medicine, isn't that impressive? While examining the Grand Commander's wound just now, the Scoundrel was able to determine the length of the arrows that injured General Bai based on the size of the arrowhead! According to the size ratio, the length of the arrow should be around sixty-two centimeters."
With this standard data, Luzi let out a quiet breath. The newly equipped Qin State crossbows all come from the same designer, so their lengths are strictly set. Moreover, due to meticulous craftsmanship, the differences are minimal.
Since Lu Chu took on the role of Artificer, she has recalled all old-style crossbows used by the Qin Army and remade them to meet the length requirements of the New-Style Crossbow. It can now be concluded that all crossbows used by the Qin Army have a standard length of sixty-nine centimeters! Don't underestimate this small seven centimeters; it can prove that the Crossbow that injured Qin General Bai Qi was manufactured by someone else.
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