Chapter 1765

So……

South Valley Village was taken just like that?

Truly a bloodless conquest.

Zhao Chi looked left and right, and saw that the lords of the South Valley Squad were extremely excited, all rushing back to their original homes.

Of course, a lot would have been damaged, but that didn't matter much — they could just rebuild.

There were still many villagers from South Valley Village in Horn Cliff Town; once this was over, they could migrate back.

It would also ease some of the population pressure on Horn Cliff Town.

Li Ruanyu called over a few squad leaders of the South Valley Squad, then said: "Captain Cao, Captain Lang, we've taken South Valley Village safely. Leave some people here to garrison, the rest need to come with us to attack the remaining two villages. After all, you took back your village first, so you also need to contribute some strength for the brothers of the other two squads."

Cao Ling cupped his fist and said: "Of course, Captain Li. You don't even need to say it — we'd go anyway."

Lang Ji also said matter-of-factly: "Captain Li, you think too little of us. Don't worry, we all know this basic reasoning."

Li Ruanyu smiled: "Good, then go assign some people. The village's formation control is still temporarily in my hands. After this battle is over, I'll report it to the group, then hand it back to you. Some procedures still need to be followed."

Cao Ling and Lang Ji nodded together: "Understood."

Li Ruanyu sent a notification:

【Aside from the South Valley Squad and the Jade Squad special-ops group, all other lords may return to their territories to rest. Combat against "Stream Village" is expected in 30 minutes.】

【Communications are still under control. Everyone can only communicate with teammates nearby over short distances. For emergencies, contact me.】

【Alright, everyone go back and rest. The remaining two villages may not go this smoothly. Prepare for battle.】

The moment the notification went out, a large number of lords vanished one after another.

Su Qin's Clear Bamboo Group belongs to the Jade Squad's direct subordinate group, not the special-ops group.

The special-ops group is Li Ruanyu's main subordinate force, with very strong combat ability.

So Zhao Chi and Su Qin exchanged greetings with the others, then teleported back to Peach Blossom Village.

Gu Qing and the other female heroes, along with 990 female soldiers, were all at battle-ready positions.

994 pairs of beautiful eyes looked over.

Zhao Chi smiled at them: "All combat personnel, rest on the spot immediately. Combat in approximately 30 minutes."

"Rest on the spot?" Gu Qing repeated his order.

"Yes, rest as soon as possible. Sleep for 30 minutes to recover your physical condition."

Hearing Zhao Chi confirm again, the female soldiers immediately lay down and closed their eyes.

They all came from the earth and would not despise the soil.

Besides, it was only dirt — and dirt is actually quite "clean."

On the battlefield, they wouldn't even blink when smeared with enemies' rotting blood and flesh, let alone dirt.

Although they loved cleanliness, this was a combat period. Since Zhao Chi told them to rest on the spot, they had absolutely no objections.

Tang Ruan and Qi Yue exchanged a glance, and the two immediately lay down to sleep as well.

Zhuang Ya glanced at Gu Qing. Gu Qing smiled: "Let's sleep too. It'll be just right for recovering some energy and drug resistance."

"Good."

Zhuang Ya and Gu Qing also lay down on the spot.

For them, 30 minutes of sleep was equivalent to nearly 2 hours of sleep for an ordinary person.

It really could recover quite a bit.

Soon, soft breathing sounds came from everywhere.

Zhao Chi, meanwhile, kept constant watch on the outside situation.

There was nothing happening outside.

Li Ruanyu's subordinates kept reporting the situation — of course, what was reported had to be publicly shareable.

Naturally, everything was going smoothly.

30 minutes later, Li Ruanyu sent a notification.

【Everyone, we are about to arrive at Stream Village. Please be ready.】

【The squads participating in this operation are "Stream Squad," "North Stream Squad," and "Jade Squad." "South Valley Squad" is responsible for perimeter security and interception.】

【Teleport countdown: 1 minute.】

【……Teleport!】

Just like last time, a great many lords teleported back to the Greater World.

But unlike just now, this time Zhao Chi actually felt a surge of emotion inside.

Although he wasn't a person of this world, he had lived in Stream Village for two years, so he still had some feelings for it.

The area around Stream Village was also the first environment through which he came to know this world.

That period of time was actually very painful for Zhao Chi.

After all, having just transmigrated, his heart was filled with extreme fear.

Especially after he learned about this world's situation, he felt even more that he wouldn't survive long.

Fortunately, the various situations were still relatively stable at that time.

The Zhao family members had also fulfilled their duty of sheltering toward Zhao Chi, this "amnesiac" junior.

Of course, Zhao Chi at that time was essentially no different from a good-for-nothing. The Zhao family indeed couldn't possibly invest any resources in him.

But this was also perfectly reasonable.

The Zhao family letting Zhao Chi continue his studies by paying tuition and providing living expenses was already very good.

Zhao Chi cautiously learned everything about this world.

His overly cautious personality was certainly related to those two months of adjustment.

But he was still lucky.

He had then run into Li Ruanyu and Lu Yi one after another — two women who remained friendly and caring toward that "cripple," Zhao Chi.

Although two years had passed, the experience back then was truly too vivid, still fresh in his memory to this day.

Just as he was thinking, the other lords had all been teleported out.

Li Ruanyu, just like last time, brought a few squad leaders forward to urge surrender.

The lords of the Zhao clan also crowded closer, somewhat worked up.

However, this negotiation clearly didn't go so smoothly.

The one guarding Creek Village for the Heavenly King Army was Captain Pang Hong.

Facing Li Ruanyu's call to surrender, Pang Hong roared:

"Either scram or fight — you lot have seven platoons? Bullshit!"

A very hard-line answer.

Li Ruanyu gave a light smile: "Very well, fight!"

Li Ruanyu 【Everyone get ready, battle starts immediately!】

At the command, a massive surge of spiritual energy.

Zhao Chi instantly returned to Peach Blossom Village.

Gu Qing and the others had long since woken, once again standing ready in full battle array.

Zhao Chi nodded: "Everyone get ready, battle will come very soon."

"Yes!!"

A unified chorus of women's voices, brimming with fighting spirit.

Suddenly, for an instant, Zhao Chi felt the world go silent.

But it quickly returned to normal.

Zhao Chi knew that he was now in a bound state, temporarily unable to take any action.

The next moment, a message came from the system.

【Town-level Lord: Zuo Yan, Elven race, combat power 3,486, is connecting to your territory】

Oh?

He's become a target himself.

Normally, it takes some time for two territories to connect; during that time one could calmly use a Truce Talisman to temporarily halt hostilities, or call for allied reinforcements,.

But right now Zhao Chi was within the opponent's formation array, so the opposing lord only needed a few seconds to connect over.

Of course, a Truce Talisman could still be used at this point if desired, but there was no need.

Zhao Chi didn't yet know where the connection point was.