Chapter 255

Dragons and elephants are both existences with infinite power in the world.

Dragons, needless to say, have the ability to move mountains and fill seas; elephants are also beasts with infinite power in the secular world. The combined force of dragon and elephant is the ultimate of power.

"Elephant power..."

Li Rui only felt that he had inexhaustible strength all over his body.

His foundation was good, and his own strength was not small; he didn't expect that the first layer of elephant power could have such a significant increase.

His peripheral vision happened to see the rockery in the backyard, which still had mottled traces split by blade qi when he practiced his blade.

"I'll wrong you a bit more."

Li Rui took several steps and arrived in front of the small mountain.

He tightened his sleeves.

Just revealing his strong and powerful arms, his hands hooked onto the rockery body, muscles bulging.

"Rise!"

The rockery, which was two zhang high and three zhang long, rumbled and moved, and the mountain body slowly rose, being pulled out from the pool water and soil.

Before long.

The entire mountain body was exposed above the water surface.

Until it was lifted above his head, Li Rui then planted the rockery back into the pond.

Top-level weightlifting!

If this scene were seen by those big muscle guys from his previous life, they would definitely worship Li Rui as the God of Weightlifting.

"Refreshing!"

Wang Zhao, who heard the movement outside, woke up from the stable and saw his master Li Rui standing in the small pond not far away.

He put down the three-eyed white tiger he was holding in his arms.

Dazed, he said: "Master, what are you doing? Catching fish?"

Li Rui grinned and said: "Exercising."

"Exercising?"

This immediately left Wang Zhao confused.

Li Rui didn't explain much.

The consequence of exercising was getting soaked; he changed into clean clothes, and when he pushed the door and walked out to the courtyard, the kitchen was already rising with curling smoke, and he could see Wang Zhao's busy figure.

When Yang Yong came out.

The meat porridge was just out of the pot.

The three of them sat around a table, eating sweetly.

After eating.

Li Rui rarely wore the official robe he hadn't worn for a long time, tidied his clothes and hat, and after ensuring it was appropriate, he walked out the door and went straight to the General's Prefecture.

Being able to make him wear an official robe naturally meant there was an important matter.

Just arrived at the entrance, he saw Ning Zhongtian looking at him with a smile.

"Big brother, you're here."

Li Rui nodded: "Let's go, otherwise we'll have to take the blame from General Cao again."

"Isn't that just waiting for you."

Between jokes.

The two walked into the main hall of the General's Prefecture.

When they stepped into the main hall, they saw that the other four garrison commanders had already taken their seats. Not long after the two found a seat and sat down, everyone's expressions were calm, obviously knowing what was about to happen.

Before long.

A burst of noisy footsteps sounded outside the door.

Cao Wei, Jiang Linxian, and a bearded man walked into the main hall together.

Behind them followed many soldiers in heavy armor. These armored soldiers were in black iron heavy armor; except for a slit in the helmet, their whole bodies were covered in iron armor, clanking as they walked, which made people tremble when they heard it.

Yunzhou Guard, Black Armor Army!

The elite of the elite.

Ning Zhongtian couldn't be more familiar with that bearded man; he was the Yunzhou Guard Assistant Regional Commander, Lei Yong.

"Sit, sit, no need to be polite."

Lei Yong saw the six people in the main hall about to stand up to welcome him, and waved his hand in a rush.

Seeing this.

Feng Yu and the others were still hesitant, and their buttocks that had already been lifted were about to fall again.

Ning Zhongtian and Li Rui had already stood up firmly and bowed: "Greetings, General Lei!"

As an old subordinate.

Ning Zhongtian knew Lei Yong's temper too well.

Don't look at him as being careless on the surface; he is actually a person who keeps score.

Those who are not polite enough will all be remembered by him one by one.

When the time comes to suffer, you won't even know when you offended Lei Yong. Ning Zhongtian waited at the door early to remind Li Rui of this, so as not to let his big brother suffer.

Of course, Lei Yong is narrow-minded, but he is also very good to his subordinates and very generous; otherwise, Ning Zhongtian wouldn't follow Lei Yong wholeheartedly, and now calls him "Old Lei."

Lei Yong walked to Ning Zhongtian and patted his shoulder:

"Little Ning, long time no see, you've become handsome again."

Ning Zhongtian was speechless: "General Lei, you've become strong again."

Hearing Ning Zhongtian's praise, Lei Yong was in an even better mood. He hadn't seen his little brother for a long time. Seeing Ning Zhongtian full of vigor today, he laughed loudly and sat on the grand chair above the main hall, which let out a creaking sound of being unable to bear the weight.

Li Rui secretly sized up Lei Yong.

"What a fierce general."

Tiger-backed and bear-waisted, sturdy figure, that's what you call a big belly and round waist; he was born to be on the battlefield.

Listening to Ning Zhongtian, Lei Yong was originally promoted back from the Northwest Frontier Army.

He was willing to risk his life on the battlefield, had several times achieved the merit of capturing flags, and was also willing to lose face to please noble people.

It is estimated that only such a person.

Could be promoted from the Northwest Army to Annan Town.

"Talent."

This is the evaluation given by Li Rui.

He heard that Annan Town setting up a guard battalion in Qinghe had Lei Yong's credit.

Everyone sat down.

Cao Wei, as the chief officer, coughed lightly and said: "Everyone must know General Lei Yong. This time, he is ordered by Regional Commander Xue to come to Qinghe to assist us in quelling the Witch Kingdom rebels. In the future, everyone must cooperate with General Lei, otherwise, you will be dealt with by military law!"

"Yes."

Li Rui and the other six all said in unison.

They had already heard the wind about this matter, so naturally, no one would have any objections.

The Emperor personally designated it, and Governor Yuan even came.

Who dares to risk their life to make trouble about this?

Cao Wei nodded with satisfaction and looked at Lei Yong: "General Lei, do you have anything to say?"

Lei Yong grinned: "General Cao has already said what needs to be said. I'll just say one thing: whoever kills the most enemies, I will reward; whoever dares to harbor bad intentions, I will kill him."

Immediately, his bandit aura was revealed.

The people in the main hall were all shocked.

They had long heard that this General Lei had wild ways and a heavy bandit aura; seeing it today, it was indeed so.

Judging from the rumors, Lei Yong is really capable of doing it.

Li Rui narrowed his eyes slightly, and a few words appeared in his mind:

"A mad biting dog."

He somewhat understood why Lei Yong could sit in the position of Assistant Regional Commander, and also a very important Yunzhou Guard Assistant Regional Commander.

It's probably because Lei Yong is crazy enough, but also loyal enough.

Everyone needs such a subordinate.

Perhaps for this reason, Lei Yong became Regional Commander Xue's confidant and was left in Yunzhou.

Cao Wei's eyes were cold:

"Everyone, going to the battlefield is not child's play. If anyone wants to quit, you can say it now. If anyone dares to tell me to retreat after going to the battlefield, I will execute them without mercy!"

Everyone's expression was shocked.

The main event is coming!

In such a large Anning Guard, of course, it is impossible for everyone to go to the Witch Kingdom; otherwise, who will handle the affairs in the jurisdiction?

Two chief officers have been confirmed, and Cao Wei will lead the troops to expedition.

Next, three garrison commanders need to be selected to go with the army.

Of course, Li Rui is also on the candidate list.

Lu Jun's expression was obviously a bit nervous; although he was Jiang Linxian's man, he also wanted to go to the Witch Kingdom battlefield to build merit, which is his only chance to enter Sea-Observing.

Cao Wei has already released the wind.

Several garrison commanders, who can enter, all depend on ability.

As for quitting?

Who would be stupid enough to not want the opportunity in front of them?

Silence.

The main hall fell into a brief silence.

Jiang Linxian closed his eyes to rest, looking like it had nothing to do with him; in fact, it really had nothing to do with him.

Lei Yong was looking at the scene before him with great interest.

A full ten breaths passed.

Cao Wei was just about to speak when he heard someone speak:

"This subordinate has suffered qi deviation and has not yet recovered, so I will stay in the camp and not add trouble." At this moment.

Everyone's eyes fell on Li Rui.

Li Rui's complexion was still a bit pale, looking like he hadn't recovered from a serious injury.

Cao Wei nodded.

He knew about Li Rui's qi deviation and had confirmed it himself. Moreover, this time it was a good thing that everyone was fighting for. Li Rui's strength was not bad, and now that he was quitting, his subordinates would have a greater chance of getting a spot.

He was naturally happy to see it happen.

"Magistrate Li is unwell and is of advanced age, so it is indeed not suitable to go on the expedition. Stay in the camp."

Ning Zhongtian looked at Li Rui, sighing in his heart.

"Big brother has missed an excellent opportunity to build merit."

With Li Rui's strength and brain, he could have killed in all directions on the battlefield.

"What a pity."

"Big brother's qi deviation really came at a bad time."

Subsequently, it was the popular sparring session.

Everyone was looking forward to the spots for the expedition. Cao Wei had already led the troops to expedition as he wished, so it wouldn't look good to take all three garrison commander spots.

In the army, martial power is king.

The most convincing way to select people is to fight directly in the ring.

Those who remain will go with the army.

Li Rui immediately changed from a participant to a spectator.

Going to the battlefield?

Are you stupid?

He doesn't lack money or techniques now; why risk his life for that little military merit?

Now he just needs to practice martial arts with peace of mind, and he will be a Fifth-Rank Sea-Observing Realm for sure; there is no need to take risks on the battlefield at this time.

The situation on the battlefield changes rapidly.

Even if the risk of the Witch Kingdom is not great, low risk does not mean one won't die.

If he were attacked and killed by some expert, all his cheats would be wasted.

In short, the risk and return are not matched.

No need to force it.

Even if Cao Wei didn't say it today, he would still find a way not to go.

"Being old has its benefits."

If it weren't for his qi deviation and being eighty years old, Cao Wei, for the sake of face, definitely wouldn't have let him go easily; at the very least, he would have had to fight. Once the war got tight, he would have been called to the front line directly.

Now at least the priority has been lowered.

An hour later.

The candidates were finally determined.

Feng Yu, Ning Zhongtian, and the least experienced garrison commander, Liao Wu.

The unsuccessful Guan Xinrong and Lu Jun looked dejected.

They were both old men of the Annan Army and came to the Anning Guard for one last fight. Seeing such a great opportunity slip away, they were naturally unwilling.

But if your skills are inferior, they are inferior; there is no way.

Literature has no first, martial arts has no second.

Things about fists are clear at a glance after fighting.

Cao Wei looked at the three people standing in the center of the main hall, the corners of his mouth lifted slightly.

His subordinates Feng Yu and Liao Wu took two seats; he was quite satisfied with this result.

If he had taken them all, it would have been a bit embarrassing on the surface.

It's very good now.

Lei Yong saw that the result was out, so he smiled and looked at Ning Zhongtian: "Little Ning, I haven't seen you for a few years, but your kung fu has made great progress. Not bad, not bad."

Seeing Ning Zhongtian so close to Lei Yong, several garrison commanders felt envious.

It can be expected that Ning Zhongtian's trip to the Witch Kingdom will definitely not have small gains.

Although Jiang Linxian didn't go, he had Lei Yong, who was closer, covering him; wouldn't military merit just blow into his pocket like a strong wind?

Everyone is happy.

In the days that followed.

The Anning Guard became tense, and one could hear the sounds of training and shouting at any time.

The atmosphere of war suddenly became intense.

But all this was floating clouds to Li Rui.

After all, he wasn't the one going to the battlefield.

"Dragon-Elephant True Mechanism, hidden in the primordial chaos, initially activating true origin, the spine is like a spirit vine, thirty-six palaces..."

Li Rui recited the Dragon-Elephant True Origin Force formula.

Now that he has opened the Qi Sea, he only needs to nourish it, and he will naturally enter the Fifth Rank. This matter cannot be rushed; being too anxious is not necessarily a good thing.

He had suffered from not having a famous teacher to teach him before.

It was only when he met Old Man Tie and borrowed the Burning Heaven Hammer that he consolidated his foundation, so naturally, he wouldn't make the same mistake again.

This is the benefit of having a famous teacher and elder.

They can pass on experience and avoid many detours.

Li Rui now goes to chat with Old Man Tie whenever he has nothing to do and has learned a lot of things he had never seen in books before.

Don't say old men are good.

They are full of treasures.

Li Rui followed the Dragon-Elephant True Origin Force and began to move his blade, gradually becoming obsessed.

Once on the battlefield, where would he have plenty of time to practice his blade?

If it were before, he might have been a little tempted.

But now he has the Dragon-Elephant True Origin Force, such a high-level technique; he is too busy practicing to have time, so why would he be willing to be dragged into the war?

Others want to be promoted and want to break through.

Li Rui, on the contrary, feels that his promotion is too fast, and it would be better to be slower; the realm is the same.

Haste makes waste.

Being an official is like this, and practicing martial arts is the same.

After finishing the blade once, Li Rui sat in the courtyard and drank the tea that had already cooled on the stone table.

At this moment.

The gate was knocked, and when he pushed it open to look.

It was Ning Zhongtian.

"Fourth brother, how are you prepared?"

Li Rui pulled Ning Zhongtian to sit down and drink tea.

Ning Zhongtian took a sip of cold tea and laughed: "Big brother, just rest assured. When the brothers return in victory, I'll treat you to wine."

"You kid..."

Li Rui chuckled.

Then he took out a token from his bosom and instructed: "Fourth brother, if you encounter any danger on this trip, you can order someone to take this token to find Dao Mo in Wubei City."

Ning Zhongtian took the token: "Thank you, big brother."

He knew that Li Rui had a good relationship with Dao Mo.

Dao Mo is a Witch Kingdom person and a Fifth-Rank Sea-Observing Realm expert; maybe he could really save his life in a crisis.

"Remember, don't be embarrassed. I can repay the favor, but saving your life is the most important."

"Okay."

Ning Zhongtian nodded heavily, his heart warmed.

This is all Li Rui can do.

The Anning Guard's trip will definitely be a victory; this is beyond doubt.

Because in Li Rui's view, this matter is the same as the Northwest barbarians riding south to plunder; they hit people and run, so how could they lose?

But that is the big picture.

When it comes to the details, it's very different.

Ordinary soldiers will die, squad leaders will die, and even garrison commanders will die.

This is the cruelty of war.

Ning Zhongtian is still young; he has already completed Origin Condensation, but if he wants to open the Qi Sea, he needs a lot of resources to assist.

Li Rui has deep personal experience with this.

Li Rui patted Ning Zhongtian's shoulder:

"I believe you kid definitely won't die."

Ning Zhongtian blinked: "Why?"

"Because scourges live for a thousand years."

"..."

(End of this chapter)