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"Let's make thorough preparations tonight and take action at dawn tomorrow," Zhao De decisively decided.
"Okay, boss!" Everyone agreed and then began to formulate a detailed plan...
Time passed slowly, and after a night of careful planning and deployment, the operation officially began as the first rays of dawn appeared on the horizon.
Zhao De led several comrades in the first attack, rushing into the center of the village with lightning speed; at the same time, other groups also launched attacks from different directions, successfully drawing the attention of most of the enemy...
"Hurry up!" The bearded man's urgent voice rang in his ears, interrupting Zhao De, who was concentrating on controlling the situation. "If we're any later, the enemy might send reinforcements!"
Zhao De turned to look at him and nodded firmly: "Don't worry, brother, we won't let everyone's efforts be in vain!" He then quickly adjusted his pace and sprinted forward. With a deafening roar, the last cart of grain was blown into the sky, instantly engulfing everything in flames and smoke…
Chapter 1303 Disperse
Chapter 1303 Disperse
"Retreat!" Zhao De shouted, and everyone instantly moved towards the predetermined retreat route. The leather-armored warriors, wielding heavy swords, covered the rear, ensuring that no pursuers could easily catch up.
The village was in complete chaos; the once peaceful place was now filled with disorder and fear. Some villagers hurriedly hid in their houses, while others tried to grab makeshift weapons to defend themselves, but they were quickly subdued or dispersed by Zhao De and his men.
Just as everyone had retreated to the edge of the village, the musician suddenly stopped and looked solemnly at a dilapidated wooden house not far away. "Wait a minute, I feel something's not right there." He said, pointing in the direction for Zhao De to see.
Zhao De immediately realized the importance of the musician's keen observation skills, and then changed the plan: "We will split into two teams. One group will withdraw first to set up a defensive line and prepare to provide support. The musician and I will go and check the situation over there."
So, led by Amin, most people began to leave the scene quickly, while Zhao De and the musician carefully walked toward the seemingly ordinary house that exuded an unusual aura.
As the two approached their target, the door suddenly flung open, and a tall figure stepped out, holding a strangely shaped longsword. "Who are you? Why are you attacking this place?" the figure asked warily.
"And who are you?" Zhao De retorted, not in a hurry to make a move.
The man gave a cold laugh: "I'm the captain of the security team in charge of this village. Tell me, why have you come to disturb the peace here?"
At this moment, the musician slowly pulled out the zither from his back. "We've come to find something," he said in a gentle yet firm voice. "Perhaps you can help us find the answer."
Upon seeing this, the man who called himself captain seemed taken aback for a moment, then revealed an even more curious expression, "Oh? What important matter could make you two risk such a great deal to come here?"
Just then, a faint but urgent voice came from deep within the house: "Be careful, don't believe him! They're not good people..."
The three of them were startled at the same time. Zhao De reacted the fastest and rushed in to find a ragged young man lying on the ground groaning in pain, clearly having been tortured.
"What's going on? You arrested him and tortured him?" Faced with the scene before him, the musician's tone turned cold.
The captain seemed a little embarrassed and hurriedly explained, "This person is a stranger who just appeared here a few days ago. He claims to have important information and is willing to trade it to us. But we are suspicious of his identity, so we have temporarily restricted his freedom to conduct an investigation."
Hearing this, Zhao De had already formed a preliminary judgment in his mind. He turned to the injured young man and said, "What information do you want to tell us? If you really want to help, please just tell us what it is."
The young man, barely managing to sit up, nodded weakly and said, "I know... I know about the detonator... and the more precise location of the supply line..."
The young man's voice was weak but filled with determination, "The detonator is a deeply hidden figure who controls the food supply for all the villages in this area. It's said his base is in a secret location nearby. If we can find him... it will solve many problems."
Chapter 1304 Failure
Chapter 1304 Failure
"Where exactly is the location?" Zhao De's eyes were fixed on the young man, his tone calm but full of urgency.
The young man laboriously raised his hand and pointed north. "Probably... in that forest. But I don't know the exact location. They change locations every time; they're very secretive."
The musician frowned and pondered for a moment before asking, "How do you know so much? What is your relationship with these people?"
The young man shook his head. "I was originally a villager from nearby. I accidentally learned this secret, which is why they caught me and interrogated me. I'm not lying, really! Please believe me!" A pleading look appeared in his eyes.
Seeing this, Zhao De turned to the captain and asked, "So what are you planning to do with this guy now?"
The team leader seemed quite hesitant. "According to regulations, we should report to our superiors before making a decision. However, considering that you are here as well, perhaps we can take joint action, since it is for everyone's common benefit."
Zhao De and the musician exchanged a glance, their understanding unwavering. Zhao De nodded and said, "Alright, we agree to join forces for now. But we must ensure this friend's safety."
The captain nodded. "Alright, then it's settled. However, we need to quickly develop an action plan; the enemy won't just sit idly by."
As the three left the cabin, the musician glanced back at the young man before turning and following the group outside. At that moment, the outside world was completely bathed in the light of dawn, and the distant sounds of enemy alarms and chaotic footsteps gradually filled the air. Clearly, the battle was about to reach its climax.
The few animal-hide-armored warriors leading the way suddenly stopped and signaled to the others to be careful. Several enemies armed with bows and arrows had appeared ahead, guarding the outer edge of the village. The sentries, clearly not fully aware of the change in situation, quickly drew their bows and prepared to counterattack after a brief moment of surprise.
"Spread out!" Zhao De ordered. The soldiers beside him immediately dispersed according to the previously rehearsed strategy, forming an encirclement. "Try to avoid unnecessary casualties; prioritize capturing them alive," he added.
Several arrows pierced the dawn almost simultaneously, one of them nearly grazing Zhao De's cheek. Fortunately, his extensive combat experience allowed him to easily dodge the fatal blow. At the same time, his teammates launched a fierce counterattack—
Just as the battle reached its climax, Amin's voice came from not far away: "Look over there! It looks like someone is coming to our aid!"
A group of figures dressed in various colors were rapidly approaching the battlefield. This reinforcement force was the allied army that had been arranged in advance. Their timely arrival immediately changed the situation, breaking the previous evenly matched battle, and the enemy soldiers began to retreat in disarray.
Taking advantage of the lull in the chaos, Zhao De and the musician quickly weaved through the crowd and headed in the designated direction. "We need to hurry to that grove to find the exact hiding place of the so-called 'detonator,' we can't delay any longer," he said with a particularly serious expression.
Meanwhile, upon learning of the sudden change in the situation at the front, "The Detonator" finally couldn't sit still any longer and emerged from his concealed safe house. His face was ashen, and his eyes flashed fiercely as he glared at the report from his subordinates. "How could we have failed? Find out exactly where things went wrong!"
Chapter 1305 Being Targeted
Chapter 1305 Being Targeted
At this moment, a trusted confidant whispered a suggestion: "Why don't we evacuate here first? We can talk about it again after things calm down..."
The detonator sneered, a cunning glint in his eyes. "Withdraw? Withdrawing now will only make them more certain of our presence. We can't give up so easily, and besides, I've already laid a trap."
He turned to another subordinate and said, "Immediately organize men to guard key positions, especially near that forest. Ensure the base's security at all costs; do not let anyone near."
"Yes!" the subordinate replied and left.
Meanwhile, Zhao De and the musician led a small squad of Allied soldiers cautiously along the edge of the forest. All around was quiet; the occasional sounds of battle could be heard in the distance, but within this dense forest, they seemed completely isolated.
"Do you think the clues that young man provided are reliable?" Zhao De asked in a low voice.
The musician tightened his grip on his zither, pondered for a moment, and then replied, "He does look very weak, but I don't think he's lying. Besides, we can't find any other clues now, so we can only believe this one."
As the two were talking, a figure suddenly darted out from the bushes to the side, a long knife aimed directly at Zhao De's heart. Fortunately, he reacted quickly, instinctively dodging to the side and simultaneously drawing his short sword to counterattack. "Who?!" With a sharp shout, Zhao De realized that the newcomer was none other than a villager he had seen in the village earlier.
Seeing that his attack had failed and he was now on the defensive, the man hurriedly retreated, shouting for his companions to help. "Come help! The enemy is coming!"
Almost instantly, a flurry of footsteps and the clanging of metal filled the air. It turned out that an ambush had been laid before them, waiting for a chance to strike. The situation became tense.
"It seems we've been targeted." The musician sighed softly, then quickly adjusted his breathing to prepare for whatever might happen next.
"No choice, let's charge!" Zhao De decisively gave the order, brandishing his sword and charging forward. Several followers followed closely behind, charging into the enemy ranks. In an instant, blades flashed and swords clashed, and the two sides engaged in fierce hand-to-hand combat.
The battle lasted for quite some time. Although Zhao De's group was outnumbered, they gradually gained the upper hand thanks to their rich experience and tacit cooperation. Just as they were about to break through the defenses, a person dressed in fine clothes and wielding a long staff appeared in their field of vision—the very mysterious figure who called himself the "Detonator."
"Hmph, you guys are pretty good at fighting." The detonator's tone was full of contempt, but there was a hint of wariness in his eyes.
The musician stepped forward and responded in a calm yet firm tone, "We do not wish to harm you or your men. As long as the food monopoly issue can be resolved, we can all live in peace."
The detonator sneered, "What a joke! The resources on this land belong to me alone. Why should I share them with you? Today, no one is leaving here!"
As he spoke, he brandished his weapon, summoning more soldiers hidden in the shadows to join the battle. Seeing the situation turn unfavorable again, Zhao De frowned, pondered for a moment, and then made a decision…
Chapter 1306 Injected a Powerful Force
Chapter 1306 Injected a Powerful Force
“We must find his weakness,” Zhao De quickly scanned the surroundings, calculating how to break through the enemy’s defenses. “Musician, you and I will hold off the detonator, and the rest of you should try to distract the enemy and look for an opportunity.”
The musician nodded, gripping his zither tightly, ready for battle. At that moment, the detonator led even more soldiers in a fierce attack. The battle was imminent, the air thick with the smell of gunpowder and swirling dust.
"Grab them!" the detonator roared, his long staff swirling with lightning speed, seemingly tearing the surrounding air apart. Zhao De and the musician worked in perfect harmony; the former wielded his sword to deflect wave after wave of attacks, while the latter used his zither to play special melodies, attempting to disrupt the enemy's mind, causing several soldiers to stagger and become dazed.
"Look over there!" a voice rang out nearby. Several figures rushed out of the woods, led by the villager from before, now armed and ready to provide support. "We can't stand idly by any longer; we must stand up and support true justice!" he shouted.
The sudden arrival of reinforcements momentarily distracted the detonator, giving Zhao De and his group precious breathing room. "Now is the best time for us to counterattack!" Zhao De decisively ordered, and everyone responded, spreading out in all directions to find opportunities to launch attacks.
"You despicable scoundrel, threatening innocent people with hunger!" Amin's voice rang out clearly in the crowd as he angrily charged toward the detonator. "Accept our punishment!"
Faced with the sudden increase in pressure, the detonator's face showed panic for the first time. "Don't think you can change anything with just a few of you!" Although his tone was still tough, his confidence was clearly not what it used to be.
At that moment, a clear, melodious piano note resounded across the entire battlefield. The musician was displaying his ultimate skill—"The Song of Pacifying the Rebellion." This was a magical piece of music capable of calming hearts and weakening the enemy's fighting power. With each leaping note, even the most resolute warriors felt their fear gradually being replaced.
"Now's the time!" Zhao De seized the opportunity and charged towards the detonator. "Let's end this!"
The two soon met on the battlefield and began a fierce one-on-one duel. On the other side, the villagers also displayed extraordinary courage. With their familiarity with the terrain and their tacit understanding, they successfully suppressed many enemy soldiers.
Just when everyone thought victory was about to be theirs, the detonator suddenly did something unexpected—he pulled out a small, exquisite pistol from behind and aimed it at Zhao De. "You really think I'll just surrender?!" Before the words were even finished, a bullet pierced the air and headed straight for his opponent.
Seeing the critical situation, a figure appeared between the two like a ghost; it was the musician who had shielded them from the fatal blow with his own body. "Musician!" Zhao De shouted, his heart filled with disbelief, but also with an unprecedented determination.
Just as both sides were locked in a stalemate, the sound of hooves echoed in the distance once more. A cavalry unit appeared, led by none other than the local hero, General Long Fei. "Ordered to rescue our trapped fellow villagers, who is the leader here? State your name!" His powerful voice seemed to infuse everyone with a surge of strength.
Chapter 1307 Restoring Combat Power
Chapter 1307 Restoring Combat Power
"Lord Longfei..." many people whispered in surprise, their eyes filled with hope.
Seeing this, the detonator's face changed drastically. He knew he would likely never recover today. "You...you got lucky this time! But you won't be so lucky next time!" After uttering these harsh words, he turned and led a few close confidants in a hasty retreat.
Zhao De watched the figure disappear into the dense forest, let out a long sigh of relief, and then turned to look at his wounded companion. "Thanks to you and these brave villagers, this land was saved today." After saying this, he made a point of nodding to the newly joined ally.
Zhao De quickly went to the musician's side and saw that the musician's injuries were not serious, only a patch of blood on his clothes. "Are you alright?" he asked with concern, while bandaging the musician's wound with a strip of cloth.
"Don't worry, Zhao De, this is nothing." The musician smiled, but his eyes gleamed with determination. "We must continue the fight."
At this moment, General Long Fei arrived with his cavalry. He was tall, with sharp eyes, and exuded an aura of authority. "Zhao De, how is the situation here?"