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Li Mu's observational skills were extraordinary; he could sense even the slightest irregularity. With such a significant oversight suddenly appearing, it was inevitable that questions would arise! How would he respond then? Would he continue to claim it was rabbit blood? That was clearly impossible!
Wang Jian watched as Li Mu's fingers slowly moved toward the crystallized blood spot while he lowered his head to examine the scroll. Wang Jian slightly shifted his body to block his left arm, gently touching the bronze short sword hanging at his waist, ready to take action at any moment.
After all, the weapons used by the two warring nations were different, and there was a noticeable disparity in their military uniforms. Considering safety, everyone had buried the Qin State weapons they brought after changing into Zhao uniforms at noon in the snow outside. At this moment, they were equipped with Zhao Army's Bronze Daggers, which were about forty-five centimeters long.
As Wang Jian prepared to act, he felt Li Mu's overwhelming presence, sensing a pressure deep within him that stifled his instincts. Casually glancing at a few brothers pretending to sleep, he began calculating his next move.
He was startled by what he realized.
The person who entered the room was the most troublesome figure in Zhao's Cavalry, so if he were to act, he needed to subdue Li Mu first. However, that was not the case; the real authority lay with the Centurion still outside with the cavalry! Even if he could successfully capture Li Mu, there would be no practical value in doing so.
The high-ranking official was outside!
Capturing a minor official would have no effect! If that Centurion outside shouted for arrows to be fired, with just his small force and those two self-important Sergeants, they would all be doomed!
Wang Jian quickly assessed the current situation and felt a wave of helplessness wash over him. Were all of Zhao's capable individuals at the grassroots level!?
Wang Jian's thoughts were relative; it wasn't that Sima Shang lacked ability. If Sima Shang were sitting inside at this moment, the tricky problem above would be easily resolved. Capturing Sima Shang would allow control over the unfavorable situation. In comparison, that would be far more valuable than capturing Li Mu.
Li Mu seemed completely unconcerned with Wang Jian's frustration and casually turned to look around. With a cold snort, he said, "I must say, Sergeant! Your posture is problematic; it might be perceived as preparing to strike. Blocking your sword with your body doesn't seem safe for either of us!"
Seeing his plan exposed, Wang Jian could only smile and shake his head nonchalantly. He spread his hands and said with a grin, "Since General Li has misunderstood me, then this action of mine should be fine, right?" Just then, he noticed Li Mu's fingers moving toward the blood droplet on the opposite side of the Bamboo Slip.
It's broken! With this person's keen senses, he would definitely notice the bloodstains on the Bamboo Slip!
If this hundred-man Cavalry unit had come during the day, the outcome of a direct confrontation would be uncertain. However, these individuals sneaked in at night, and by the time they realized what was happening, it would be too late to prepare. Once a fight broke out, the chaotic scene would be impossible to control. Moreover, there were still so many Zhao Army members around; it was unlikely that anyone would inadvertently spot them.
With so many people fighting on the mountain, they would surely lead a team up to investigate! Wang Jian quickly analyzed the current situation and felt his palms sweating. Just as he was thinking of finding an excuse to take the Bamboo Slip, someone walked in through the door.
Luzi stepped inside and was momentarily stunned to see that the guest was Li Mu. At the same time, he realized who the Cavalry Unit following him was. No wonder he always felt unable to shake off this group of pursuers; it turned out that you were leading them!
"I wondered who had come! It turns out to be Sergeant Li Mu! I didn't know what wind brought you here! Oh!? Congratulations! The Sergeant has been promoted to two Sergeants!" Luzi said as he walked over and casually snatched the Bamboo Slip from Li Mu's hand. "It's just some daily records; it probably won't catch your busy eyes."
Since Li Mu was promoted to Sergeant several years ago, he hadn't moved from that position. He even joked with others that he would probably retire as a Sergeant for life.
Anyone who has experienced life-and-death situations knows that the entire process is essentially a brainwashing experience. Although it may not be as intense as professional assassin training, it still leads to a numbness towards killing. The problem arising from this is that if conversations don't get straight to the point, his explosive temper will flare up immediately.
Li Mu naturally couldn't escape this psychological conditioning period; after all, it was a bloody business. If he couldn't overcome this mental barrier, facing enemies in battle would lead to his demise. Fortunately, cultural influences allowed him to control his mindset better than most, but he had also accumulated quite a bit of resentment from those who disapproved of him. Coupled with his straightforward nature, he had offended many Comrade brothers.
Being difficult to get along with directly led to him frequently rotating through various Military departments. Consequently, there was an unavoidable reality: more people knew him than he knew others.
This was because members of other units had been together for years and naturally understood each other's temperaments. When an outsider suddenly appeared, it only took a few days for them to become familiar with their target.
Li Mu was different; upon entering a new unit, he hadn't even recognized everyone before being transferred again. This back-and-forth led him to feel that everyone looked familiar, yet he couldn't recall their names! At this moment, seeing someone who seemed familiar walk in, he took advantage of the firelight to scrutinize them closely. The appearance did seem familiar; however, he couldn't remember their name!
The sudden intrusion by Luzi aimed for this very result. Taking advantage of Li Mu's distraction, he naturally used his left finger to wipe away the bloodstains on the Bamboo Slip Above. Fortunately, due to the cold temperature, the already dark purple bloodstains hadn't seeped too deeply into the Bamboo Slip. A gentle sweep was enough to erase all traces of Above. He rubbed his finger slightly in his palm and then pretended to check Above's details by the firelight before handing it back with a smile: "It's not like it's an inventory of supplies; there's nothing much to check."
Feeling a bit awkward for not being able to recall the other person's name, Li Mu did not let it distract him. He resolved that if Luzi did not return the item, he would have to go back and see what was above. At that moment, seeing Luzi hand it back, he quickly waved his hand and said, "The contents recorded inside are too dull; what's there to see!? Just put it away!"
It would be best not to have it at all, to avoid trouble later!
Luzi smiled and nodded, casually tossing the visibly worn Bamboo Slip onto the table. Warming his fingers by the fire, he then said, "Two Sergeants visiting in the snow; I’m afraid you brothers haven't eaten yet, right? Perfect timing, we haven't eaten either! Let's eat together!"
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