208: Chapter 0208 Scandal

At that moment, Zhao Caiwei leaned down and pulled a bundle of fabric from beneath the bedding.

"Lin Xiao, please get some rest early..."

The woman quickly turned and ran out.

What kind of eyesight did Lin Xiao have?

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In a split second, he caught sight of it—it was a woman's undergarment, indigo-colored, with some orchids embroidered on it.

No wonder it smelled so sweet!

Seeing Zhao Caiwei "fleeing in panic," Lin Xiao suddenly missed his several charming wives and concubines...

Great, he wouldn't be able to sleep anytime soon.

Lin Xiao remembered that the mall hadn't refreshed today, so he quickly refreshed it before midnight.

Refreshing the mall lately had been a form of torture for Lin Xiao.

Because there were plenty of Heaven Grade items, but he only had a pitiful two thousand-plus Prestige.

That feeling of helplessness—watching batch after batch of good things rotate while his pockets were empty and he didn't dare to place an order—was too agonizing!

The key was that he still had to save Prestige to exchange for the last volume of the Indestructible Golden Body; he didn't know when he would ever be able to spend extravagantly.

"Eh?"

In the section for cultivation techniques, a certain art caught his attention...

"All-Encompassing Phenomenon (Heaven Grade), one of the supreme martial arts of the Daoist Sect. It allows one to control objects with Qi; everything in the universe can be used by me! 5,000 Prestige."

Lin Xiao couldn't help but slap his thigh. "Isn't this the Sword Control Technique? Like the 'Ten Thousand Swords Returning to the Ancestor' kind?"

No, the Sword Control Technique should be for swordsmen, whereas this seems more like a hidden weapon technique.

"System, does this All-Encompassing Phenomenon count as a throwing-type technique?"

System: "It does! Controlling objects with Qi is an extremely profound throwing method, a realm that most hidden weapon masters pursue for their entire lives!"

Lin Xiao gave a bitter smile; it really was a technique suitable for Zhao Caiwei.

Was it because he refreshed the mall while on her bed?

Surely the system wasn't hinting at something?

Zhao Caiwei was top-tier in every aspect, and he did want to cooperate deeply with her, but they had only just met!

Actually, for a Heaven Grade technique, 5,000 wasn't expensive; after all, others easily cost 7,000 or 8,000.

Perhaps because throwing types are considered unconventional and have many limitations, the price isn't high.

However, he still couldn't afford it!

"Lock it for now!"

Lin Xiao planned to decide later!

The next morning.

In winter, the day breaks late.

But when the first beam of light illuminated the frozen land, the twenty-thousand-strong army of the Cold Iron Guard was already fully equipped and ready to go.

The cavalry wore silver-gray armor, each of them expressionless, steady as rocks, with resolute gazes.

By contrast, many of the thirty thousand soldiers of the Yan Kings Army in the rear were still rubbing their hands, shivering and huffing.

The difference in quality was immediately apparent!

Zhao Yunting ascended the command platform. Since his internal breath was still weak, he didn't say much and simply issued the military orders.

Zhao Caiwei led five thousand elites from the Hanguang Battalion and twenty thousand from the Yan Kings Army, heading straight for the East City Gate.

If the opponent came out to surrender, that would be best; if not, they would launch a direct assault!

Meanwhile, Zhao Yelong, Zhao Yefei, and two other Generals of the Flying Cavalry outflanked them from the north and south wings.

This would both prevent the opponent from launching a flank attack and allow for immediate support.

Zhao Yunting specifically thanked Lin Xiao but did not mention the Zhenbei Army.

He only said that out of brotherhood, he had come to assist in a personal capacity, and the Zhao family would keep this in their hearts.

In fact, rumors had long since spread through the camp that Lin Xiao was enamored with Zhao Caiwei and had openly confessed his love last night, and so on...

Some took it as truth, while others scoffed at it.

The soldiers had all heard of Lin Xiao's name, but they were still very surprised when they actually saw him.

No matter how they looked at him, this elegant young gentleman didn't seem like the world-shaking "God of Slaughter."

The army set out.

Zhao Caiwei held a long spear and took the lead, dressed in military uniform with her black cloak fluttering.

Lin Xiao followed on horseback from behind, finding it quite novel; it was the first time he had participated in a war from a bystander's perspective.

After all, he didn't actually intend to help Prince Yan win.

He had three goals:

First, to farm kills from the White Kings Army! To farm Prestige!

Second, to protect Zhao Caiwei;

Finally, he couldn't let either Prince Bai or Prince Yan win a decisive victory! At worst, both sides had to suffer heavy losses!!

Lin Xiao knew this was cruel, but there was no other way; being kind to the enemy was being cruel to his own people!

The army arrived at an open field. Ahead was Jingmen City, its walls covered in white snow.

The Yan Kings Army took up their positions; scaling ladders and siege engines were put in place one after another.

At the rear of the army, Zhao Yunting looked up at the sky, calculating the time.

According to Prince Yan, once the army reached the city outskirts, there would be no need to fight at all; the city gates would swing wide open.

But after waiting for quite a while, there was no sign of the gates opening.

"Commander, it's freezing cold. The longer we wait, the lower the morale will sink."

A adjutant who had followed him for many years frowned and said, "Why don't we use the catapults first for a round of attacks to see the situation?"

Zhao Yunting nodded. "Very well..."

Just as he was about to give the order, he saw the distant city gate actually open.

A group of officials, leading dozens of E Prefecture guards, came out from within the city.

Seeing this, Zhao Caiwei followed the pre-arranged plan and led a group of personal guards forward to meet them.

Three hundred meters outside the city, the two groups met.

"This lowly official, Jingmen Prefect Xu Meng, greets General Zhao!"

The middle-aged man in the lead said with a face full of admiration, "I have long heard that General Zhao is a heroine who rivals any man; your reputation is indeed well-deserved!"

"Prefect Xu Meng, you flatter me."

Zhao Caiwei remained impassive, her gaze shifting to a general who was shackled and locked in an iron cage, his face covered in grime.

"A general of the White Kings Army?"

Prefect Xu Meng nodded quickly. "Correct. This person is the commander stationed in our Jingmen by the White Kings Army, General of Mighty Prowess Zhang Shide."

"The thirty thousand White Kings Army troops he leads have been acting as accomplices to evil in Jingmen Commandery, bullying men and women alike. We hate them to the bone!"

"Taking advantage of Prince Bai's recent illness, the White Kings Army has been in a state of panic, and their morale has crumbled."

"This official and the Chief Clerk conspired to persuade several officers of the White Kings Army to defect to His Highness Prince Yan, and we used a ruse to capture Zhang Shide!"

Zhang Shide was furious upon hearing this and snarled, "You, surnamed Xu! What kind of skill is it to drug me? If you have the guts, fight me fair and square!!"

"Heh... against a military ruffian like you who plagues the region, the methods don't matter!" Prefect Xu Meng said disdainfully.

"Bastard! Traitor!! His Highness Prince Bai will not let you off!!"

Prefect Xu Meng didn't bother with him and cupped his hands to Zhao Caiwei with a smile:

"General Zhao, the thirty thousand White Kings Army and our twenty thousand guards are all outside the West City Gate. There are no more defenders inside the city!"

"Please, General Zhao, lead the Cold Iron Guard and the Yan Kings Army into the city!!"

"We respectfully welcome General Zhao into the city!!"

The group of officials all spoke out loudly.

This shout naturally reached the ears of Zhao Yunting in the rear.

Zhao Yunting was somewhat surprised. Could he have really misjudged Prince Yan? Had he truly bribed them?

At the front, the soldiers of the Cold Iron Guard were clearly relieved; if they truly had to besiege the city, the casualties would be significant.

Lin Xiao remained silent on his horse, only quietly checking the information of the group opposite him...

[Zhang Erzhu, 38 years old, Lieutenant of the White Kings Army, Aptitude: yellow grade]

General of Mighty Prowess Zhang Shide?

More like a suicide squad member!

The Prefect Xu Meng was real, but almost all the people around him were members of the White Kings Army in disguise!

Lin Xiao reckoned that either Xu Meng was a die-hard loyalist of Prince Bai, or his entire family was being controlled by the White Kings Army.

Once they entered the city, what awaited Zhao Caiwei would be a volley of arrows through the heart, wouldn't it?

Lin Xiao felt he should warn the woman. If they were going to fight, it should be outside the city; everyone should square off for a real battle—schemes and tricks were boring!

But before Lin Xiao could speak, Zhao Caiwei pointed her spear at the iron cage.

"Prefect Xu Meng, release General Zhang."