Chapter 1037: with translation of chapter title

Chen Wuji accidentally grabbed Li Qichen and Hu Yuyan, these two big fat sheep; his confidence was naturally justified.

Chen Wuji accidentally grabbed Li Qichen and Hu Yuyan, these two big fat sheep, so his confidence was naturally justified.

these two big fat sheep

Now output: 【1】 Chen Wuji accidentally grabbed Li Qichen and Hu Yuyan, these two big fat sheep, so his confidence was naturally justified.

Chen Wuji accidentally grabbed Li Qichen and Hu Yuyan, these two big fat sheep; his confidence was naturally justified.

We'll output: 【1】 Chen Wuji accidentally grabbed Li Qichen and Hu Yuyan, these two big fat sheep; his confidence was naturally justified.

If Li Qichen were only the Third Prince, Chen Wuji might still have to hesitate.

If Li Qichen were only the Third Prince, Chen Wuji might still have to hesitate.

But now Li Qichen is not only the Third Prince, he's also a frontline great general of the Uyghurs; with that status, he has no urgency at all, steady as an old dog.

But now Li Qichen is not only the Third Prince, he's also a frontline great general of the Uyghurs; with that status, he has no urgency at all, steady as an old dog.

Just Li Qichen alone could match a hundred thousand troops.

Just Li Qichen alone could match a hundred thousand troops!

Here he calmly wrangles with the Uyghurs, drawing their attention head-on, which conveniently creates an opportunity for Yang Pojun and Kong Fang.

Here he calmly wrangles with the Uyghurs, drawing their attention head-on, which conveniently creates an opportunity for Yang Pojun and Kong Fang.

Another day later, Chen Xingyuan, who had lain in bed for several days, finally returned to Lìng.

Another day later, Chen Xingyuan, who had lain in bed for several days, finally returned to Lìng.

He came to report to Chen Wuji, and before he could even speak, his old face turned red.

Translation: "He came to report to Chen Wuji, and before he could speak, his old face turned red." Output: 【7】 He came to report to Chen Wuji, and before he could speak, his old face turned red.

"What the hell are you embarrassed about?" Chen Wuji, who was reviewing documents, looked up and gave a glance, laughing and scolding: "Picking up your life from a gutter flip is already not bad; you still have the nerve to be embarrassed, actually being schemed by a woman who only knows rough punches and kicks, whose martial skill I don't even match, tch!"

"What the hell are you embarrassed about?" Chen Wuji, who was reviewing documents, looked up and gave a glance, laughing and scolding: "Picking up your life from a gutter flip is already not bad; you still have the nerve to be embarrassed, actually being schemed by a woman who only knows rough punches and kicks, whose martial skill I don't even match, tch!"

But we need to keep the quotes exactly as in Chinese? The Chinese uses 「」 for dialogue. We can replace with English quotes. That's fine.

We must keep each translation on a single line. Ensure no line breaks inside.

Chen Xingyuan's head drooped.

Translation: "Chen Xingyuan's head drooped." Output: 【9】 Chen Xingyuan's head drooped.

Because of this, he has been wishing he were dead these past few days.

Translation: "Because of this, he has been wishing he were dead these past few days." Output: 【10】 Because of this, he has been wishing he were dead these past few days.

Since his injury, many people have come to see him each day.

Translation: "Since his injury, many people have come to see him each day." Output: 【11】 Since his injury, many people have come to see him each day.

Everyone who comes in asks how he got injured, then openly mocks him; those bastards don't even know what it means to watch someone's back.

Translation: "Anyone who comes in first asks how he got injured, then proceeds to openly mock him; those bastards have no idea what it means to watch someone's back." Output: 【12】 Anyone who comes in first asks how he got injured, then proceeds to openly mock him; those bastards have no idea what it means to watch someone's back.

"That woman's poison is too vicious; I didn't expect it either..." Chen Xingyuan muttered in protest.

Translation: "\"That woman's poison is too vicious; I didn't expect it either... \" Chen Xingyuan muttered in protest." Output: 【13】 "That woman's poison is too vicious; I didn't expect it either..." Chen Xingyuan muttered in protest.

Chen Wuji laughed and said, "Indeed, I didn't expect it; if you had thought of it, you wouldn't have nearly lost your life and lain in bed this long—be more careful from now on."

Translation: "Chen Wuji laughed and said, \"Indeed I didn't expect it; if you had anticipated it, you wouldn't have nearly lost your life and lain in bed this long—just be more careful from now on. \"" Output: 【14】 Chen Wuji laughed and said, "Indeed I didn't expect it; if you had anticipated it, you wouldn't have nearly lost your life and lain in bed this long—just be more careful from now on."

"We're already risking our lives with our heads tied to our waistbands; losing our lives over such a small mistake would be too unjust. Keep an eye on those two—don't let them get too comfortable, and check in on them whenever you can; as long as they're alive, that's enough."

Translation: "\"We already risk our lives with our heads tied to our waistbands; losing our lives over such a small mistake would be too unjust. Keep an eye on those two, don't let them get too comfortable, and whenever you have a chance, give them a reminder—as long as they're alive. \"" Output: 【15】 "We already risk our lives with our heads tied to our waistbands; losing our lives over such a small mistake would be too unjust. Keep an eye on those two, don't let them get too comfortable, and whenever you have a chance, give them a reminder—as long as they're alive."

"Yes!" Chen Xingyuan clasped his fists in acceptance, then turned and slipped away without hesitation.

Translation: "\"Yes! \" Chen Xingyuan clasped his fists in acknowledgment, then without hesitation turned and slipped away." Output: 【16】 "Yes!" Chen Xingyuan clasped his fists in acknowledgment, then without hesitation turned and slipped away.

Chen Wuji stared at the empty doorway, stunned for a moment.

Translation: "Chen Wuji stared at the empty doorway, stunned for a moment." Output: 【17】 Chen Wuji stared at the empty doorway, stunned for a moment.

Damn it, this kid's gotten older, yet his skin has grown thinner.

Translation: "Damn it, this kid's gotten older, yet his skin has become thinner." Output: 【18】 Damn it, this kid's gotten older, yet his skin has become thinner.

…… (ellipsis). We need to output exactly the ellipsis? The line is "……". We should translate as "……" maybe keep as ellipsis. Since it's just punctuation, we can output same. Output: 【19】 ……

Another year, the start of winter.

Translation: "Once again, it's the time of the Start of Winter." Output: 【20】 Once again, it's the time of the Start of Winter.

This season, the north is already cold enough to freeze a person into a grandson, but in Nanyue Jun the sun remains fierce, making people anxious; plants show no signs of withering yellow decay, and the flowers that should bloom do so on schedule.

This season, the north is already cold enough to freeze a person into a grandson, but in Nanyue Jun the sun remains fierce, making people anxious; plants show no signs of withering yellow decay, and the flowers that should bloom do so on schedule.

Here, the change of seasons shows no power at all; throughout the year, it seems only summer and early spring exist, and early spring is so brief it's less than a month.

Translation: "Here, the change of seasons shows no power; throughout the year, it seems only summer and early spring exist, and early spring is also very brief, less than a month." Output: 【22】 Here, the change of seasons shows no power; throughout the year, it seems only summer and early spring exist, and early spring is also very brief, less than a month.

Air Force big shot Chen Wuji strolled around the wilderness, with a drooping face, both hands empty, returned to Lìng.

Air Force big shot Chen Wuji strolled around the wilderness, with a drooping face, both hands empty, returned to Lìng.

Today's hunting trip was ridiculously unproductive—he only saw a few sparrows.

Translation: "Today's hunting trip was ridiculously poor; he only saw a few sparrows in total." Output: 【24】 Today's hunting trip was ridiculously poor; he only saw a few sparrows in total.

Chen Li came forward from afar and said, "Master, the Uyghur envoys have come again."

Translation: "Chen Li came forward from afar, saying, \"Family Head, the Uyghur envoy has come again. \"" Output: 【25】 Chen Li came forward from afar, saying, "Family Head, the Uyghur envoy has come again."

"Did you bring the goods? If you didn't bring anything, drag them out and chop them off!" Chen Wuji said offhand.

Translation: "\"Did you bring the goods? If you didn't bring the goods, drag them out and behead them outright! \" Chen Wuji said offhand." Output: 【26】 "Did you bring the goods? If you didn't bring the goods, drag them out and behead them outright!" Chen Wuji said offhand.

He had no time to listen to their nonsense.

Translation: "He had no time to listen to their nonsense." Output: 【27】 He had no time to listen to their nonsense.

Chen Li smiled and said, "We brought them, but it's less than thirty thousand head of cattle and sheep."

Translation: "Chen Li smiled and said, \"We brought them, but fewer than thirty thousand head of cattle and sheep. \"" Output: 【28】 Chen Li smiled and said, "We brought them, but fewer than thirty thousand head of cattle and sheep."

"What do you mean? Want to work out an installment plan with me?" Chen Wuji furrowed his brow.

Translation: "\"What do you mean? Do you want to work out an installment plan with me? \" Chen Wuji furrowed his brows." Output: 【29】 "What do you mean? Do you want to work out an installment plan with me?" Chen Wuji furrowed his brows.

"The envoys say the rest are on the way, but this is clearly just an excuse," Chen Li said.

Translation: "\"The envoy says the rest are on the way, but that's obviously just an excuse. \" Chen Li said." Output: 【30】 "The envoy says the rest are on the way, but that's obviously just an excuse." Chen Li said.

"They're deliberately stalling; scouts report that the Uyghur main force from Lingzhou is moving south, with Uyghur scouts spotted in multiple places to the west—if nothing unexpected happens, their army should be right on our doorstep soon."

Translation: "\"They're deliberately stalling; scouts report that the Uyghur main force in Lingshouzhou is moving south, and Uyghur scouts have appeared in multiple places to the west; if nothing unexpected happens, their army should soon be right before our eyes. \"" Output: 【31】 "They're deliberately stalling; scouts report that the Uyghur main force in Lingshouzhou is moving south, and Uyghur scouts have appeared in multiple places to the west; if nothing unexpected happens, their army should soon be right before our eyes."

Chen Wuji heard this and laughed, "How coincidental—I was also just thinking of buying myself some time."

Translation: "Chen Wuji heard this and laughed, \"Coincidentally, I also wanted to buy some time. \"" Output: 【32】 Chen Wuji heard this and laughed, "Coincidentally, I also wanted to buy some time."

"Besides, this bunch of bastards seems to think I'm easy to push around—they only brought thirty thousand head of cattle and sheep to fool me, and they even had Li Qichen's arm severed and sent back with the envoys."

Translation: "\"But these bastards seem to think I'm easy to bully; they actually brought only thirty thousand head of cattle and sheep to fool me, and had Li Qichen's arm severed, letting the envoy take it back. \"" Output: 【33】 "But these bastards seem to think I'm easy to bully; they actually brought only thirty thousand head of cattle and sheep to fool me, and had Li Qichen's arm severed, letting the envoy take it back."

Chen Li added, "It would be best to add a deadline."

Translation: "Chen Li added, \"It would be best to add a deadline. \"" Output: 【34】 Chen Li added, "It would be best to add a deadline."

"Then three days it is; if they don't see the goods after three days, let them go to the wilderness to look for Li Qichen's remains!" Chen Wuji said coldly; the Air Force was already in a bad mood, and these guys added insult to injury.

"Then three days it is; if they don't see the goods after three days, let them go to the wilderness to look for Li Qichen's remains!" Chen Wuji said coldly; the Air Force was already in a bad mood, and these guys added insult to injury.

"Old Yang and Kong Fang have already successfully penetrated deep into Uyghur territory; our act is pretty much done here, so there's no need to keep wasting time."

Translation: "\"Lao Yang and Kong Fang have already smoothly penetrated deep into Uyghur territory; our act is basically done here, no need to keep wasting time. \"" Output: 【36】 "Lao Yang and Kong Fang have already smoothly penetrated deep into Uyghur territory; our act is basically done here, no need to keep wasting time."

Chen Li nodded and said, "Too bad the handover site I prepared wasn't used; this time they actually delivered the goods honestly, without any tricks."

Translation: "Chen Li nodded, \"Too bad the handover site I prepared wasn't used; this time they actually delivered the goods honestly, without any tricks. \"" Output: 【37】 Chen Li nodded, "Too bad the handover site I prepared wasn't used; this time they actually delivered the goods honestly, without any tricks."

"This time it's just a small sweetener for us; tricks will definitely come later!" Chen Wuji said, "If they pull tricks this time, the later act won't be able to go on."

Translation: "\"This time it's just a small sweetener for us; tricks will definitely come! \" Chen Wuji said, \"If they pull tricks this time, the later act won't be able to proceed. \"" Output: 【38】 "This time it's just a small sweetener for us; tricks will definitely come!" Chen Wuji said, "If they pull tricks this time, the later act won't be able to proceed."

"Today we'll slaughter sheep to give the soldiers two better meals and prepare for battle!"

Translation: "\"Today we'll slaughter sheep, improve the soldiers' meals twice, and prepare for battle! \"" Output: 【39】 "Today we'll slaughter sheep, improve the soldiers' meals twice, and prepare for battle!"

"Yes!"

Translation: "\"Yes! \"" Output: 【40】 "Yes!"

…… (ellipsis). Output: 【41】 ……

The wind in Yan Zhou is colder than in Nanfeng Town, perhaps due to the higher elevation, or perhaps because of the great river to the north of Yan Zhou.

Translation: "The wind in Yan Zhou is a bit colder than in Nanfengzhen, perhaps due to the higher terrain, or perhaps because of the great river to the north of Yan Zhou." Output: 【42】 The wind in Yan Zhou is a bit colder than in Nanfengzhen, perhaps due to the higher terrain, or perhaps because of the great river to the north of Yan Zhou.

But today, the wind in this city is unprecedentedly cold.

Translation: "But today, the wind in this city is unprecedentedly cold." Output: 【43】 But today, the wind in this city is unprecedentedly cold.

It's bone-chilling cold, making people's hearts feel icy.

Translation: "Cold to the bone, cold enough to make hearts chill." Output: 【44】 Cold to the bone, cold enough to make hearts chill.

Li Yu and Cao Lin, who had been opponents for nearly two months, suddenly reverted to how they were when they first arrived at Yan Zhou, standing together very harmoniously on the city walls.

Translation: "Li Yu and Cao Lin, who had been opponents for nearly two months, suddenly reverted to how they were when they first arrived in Yan Zhou, standing together very harmoniously on the city walls." Output: 【45】 Li Yu and Cao Lin, who had been opponents for nearly two months, suddenly reverted to how they were when they first arrived in Yan Zhou, standing together very harmoniously on the city walls.

Beside them was also a Uyghur chiliarch.

Translation: "Beside them was also a Uyghur commander of a thousand." Output: 【46】 Beside them was also a Uyghur commander of a thousand.

The three of them stared out at the vast ocean beyond the city, their eyes glowing green.

Translation: "The three of them stared at the vast ocean waves outside the city, their eyes glowing green." Output: 【47】 The three of them stared at the vast ocean waves outside the city, their eyes glowing green.

Last night, Yan Zhou was still a land city, but now it has become a vast expanse of floodwater, with water pouring over the gates and sealing off the entire city.

Translation: "Last night, Yan Zhou was still a land city, but now it has become a vast expanse of water, with the flood directly submerging the city gates and sealing off the entire city." Output: 【48】 Last night, Yan Zhou was still a land city, but now it has become a vast expanse of water, with the flood directly submerging the city gates and sealing off the entire city.

Roofs across the city turned into isolated islands, crowded with people.

Translation: "In the city, each rooftop turned into an isolated island, crowded with people." Output: 【49】 In the city, each rooftop turned into an isolated island, crowded with people.

"How dare they do this? How could they?!" Li Yu's voice trembled; his former composure had vanished, replaced by endless panic.

Translation: "\"How dare they do this?! How dare they?! \" Li Yu's voice trembled; his former composure had vanished, replaced by endless panic." Output: 【50】 "How dare they do this?! How dare they?!" Li Yu's voice trembled; his former composure had vanished, replaced by endless panic.

"Isn't Chen Wuji supposed to love the people as his own children? This city isn't just us—there are hundreds of thousands of ordinary civilians! Is he going to slaughter them too?"

Translation: "\"Isn't Chen Wuji famed for loving the people as his own children? This city isn't just us; there are hundreds of thousands of ordinary civilians! Is he going to kill them too? \"" Output: 【51】 "Isn't Chen Wuji famed for loving the people as his own children? This city isn't just us; there are hundreds of thousands of ordinary civilians! Is he going to kill them too?"

Cao Lin snorted coldly, "They only love the people under their own rule; what do they care about others? I couldn't think of this trick, but if I could, I'd do the same—kill the enemy first, then save the people, without interfering with their love for the populace."

Translation: "Cao Lin gave a cold snort, \"They only love the people under their own rule; what's it to them about others? I just couldn't think of this trick; if I could, I'd do the same! Kill the enemy first, then save the people—no hindrance to continuing to love the people as one's own. \"" Output: 【52】 Cao Lin gave a cold snort, "They only love the people under their own rule; what's it to them about others? I just couldn't think of this trick; if I could, I'd do the same! Kill the enemy first, then save the people—no hindrance to continuing to love the people as one's own."

"The people will still feel grateful for his kindness; few will remember that it was Chen Wuji who flooded Yan Zhou—they'll only recall that we few idiots provoked him, bringing them undeserved disaster."

Translation: "\"The people will still feel grateful for his kindness; few will remember that it was Chen Wuji who flooded Yan Zhou; they'll only remember that we few idiots provoked him, bringing them undeserved disaster. \"" Output: 【53】 "The people will still feel grateful for his kindness; few will remember that it was Chen Wuji who flooded Yan Zhou; they'll only remember that we few idiots provoked him, bringing them undeserved disaster."

Li Yu clenched his teeth and said, "Enough of this useless talk—what do we do now?"

Translation: "Li Yu clenched his teeth tightly, \"Enough of this useless talk—what do we do now? \"" Output: 【54】 Li Yu clenched his teeth tightly, "Enough of this useless talk—what do we do now?"

"If I weren't a landlubber, I'd swim out, but I can't swim—I can only brace myself and wait for the water to recede; what else can I do?" Cao Lin sighed, "Who came up with this idea? Damn, it's brilliant!"

Translation: "\"If I weren't a landlubber, I'd swim out, but I can't swim; I can only tough it out and wait for the water to recede—what else can I do? \" Cao Lin sighed, \"Who came up with this idea? It's absolutely damned! \"" Output: 【55】 "If I weren't a landlubber, I'd swim out, but I can't swim; I can only tough it out and wait for the water to recede—what else can I do?" Cao Lin sighed, "Who came up with this idea? It's absolutely damned!"

「……」 (just quotes with ellipsis inside?). The line is: 「……」. That's a dialogue with ellipsis inside quotes. We need to translate as "\"……\"" maybe. Since it's just quoted ellipsis. We'll output: 【56】 "……"

Li Yu gave Cao Lin a speechless glance and said, "They won't let us have our way."

Translation: "Li Yu glanced at Cao Lin, speechless, \"They won't let us get our wish. \"" Output: 【57】 Li Yu glanced at Cao Lin, speechless, "They won't let us get our wish."

"I know—if they just let it go like that, flooding would be pointless." Cao Lin sighed again, "They'll probably launch a water attack; with such a wide waterway, boats can sail downstream and come right up to the city walls."

Translation: "\"I know; if they just let it go easily, then flooding would be pointless. \" Cao Lin sighed again, \"They should launch a water attack; with such a wide waterway, boats can sail downstream and directly reach the city walls. \"" Output: 【58】 "I know; if they just let it go easily, then flooding would be pointless." Cao Lin sigged again, "They should launch a water attack; with such a wide waterway, boats can sail downstream and directly reach the city walls."

sighed again

"No, we don't need to go through all this trouble—Chen Wuji has heaven-shaking thunderbolts; if the boats come far out, we can just toss a few baskets of them onto the city walls and end the fight!"

Translation: "\"No, it probably doesn't need to be that troublesome; Chen Wuji has Shocking Heaven Thunder, after all—enemy boats can come from afar, and he can toss a few baskets of Shocking Heaven Thunder onto the city walls to end the battle. \"" Output: 【59】 "No, it probably doesn't need to be that troublesome; Chen Wuji has Shocking Heaven Thunder, after all—enemy boats can come from afar, and he can toss a few baskets of Shocking Heaven Thunder onto the city walls to end the battle."

All our soldiers are now packed onto the city wall; one toss of Shocking Heaven Thunder can blast a whole stretch!

Li Yu: ……