Chapter 77

Miss Yue understands the greater good; whether this succeeds depends on Miss Yue, but Miss Yue can rest assured—I will definitely capture Leiming City within half a month.

Translation: "Miss Yue understands the greater good; whether this succeeds depends on Miss Yue, but Miss Yue can rest assured—I will definitely capture Leiming City within half a month."

Check: 'understands the greater good' means that whether this can be accomplished depends on Miss Yue; but Miss Yue can rest assured, I will definitely capture Leiming City within half a month.

Thus translation: "Miss Yue understands the greater good; whether this succeeds depends on Miss Yue, but Miss Yue can rest assured—I will definitely capture Leiming City within half a month."

We need to keep as single line.

Shen Tianxing is very confident; the system has issued tasks, which must be completed no matter what, so naturally he should be confident and enhance his charm.

Translation: "Shen Tianxing is very confident; the system has issued a mission, which must be completed no matter what, so naturally he should be confident and boost his charm."

We need to keep meaning: Shen Tianxing is very confident; the system has issued tasks, they must be completed no matter what, so naturally he should be confident and enhance his charm.

Thus: "Shen Tianxing is very confident; the system has issued missions, which must be completed no matter what, so naturally he should be confident and boost his charm."

Anyone can boast, but I hope you don't let me down; if you truly can capture Leiming City within half a month, the earlier suggestion by Old Master Yang to let me and Hongyue marry you together is still open for discussion.

Translation: "Anyone can boast; I hope you don't disappoint me. If you truly can capture Leiming City within half a month, the earlier proposal by Old Master Yang to let me and Hongyue marry you together is still negotiable."

Check: 'Anyone can boast' means I hope you don't let me down; if you really can capture Leiming City within half a month, the earlier suggestion by Old Master Yang to let me and Hongyue marry you together is still open for discussion.

Thus translation: "Anyone can boast; I hope you don't let me down. If you truly can capture Leiming City within half a month, the earlier proposal by Old Master Yang to let me and Hongyue marry you together is still negotiable."

Yue Qingxue also rarely smiled; she still had some good feelings toward Shen Tianxing, and Yang Tieqiang had been saying quite a few good things about Shen Tianxing lately; moreover, those were the kind of remarks made when talking with Yang Hongyue.

Translation: "Yue Qingxue also rarely smiled; she still had some good feelings toward Shen Tianxing, and Yang Tieqiang had been saying many good things about Shen Tianxing these days, and those were the kind of remarks made when talking with Yang Hongyue."

We need to keep meaning: Yue Qingxue also rarely smiled; she still had some good feelings toward Shen Tianxing; plus Yang Tieqiang hasn't said few good words about Shen Tianxing these days; and those are the kind of words spoken when talking with Yang Hongyue.

Thus: "Yue Qingxue also rarely smiled; she still had some good feelings toward Shen Tianxing, and Yang Tieqiang had been saying many good things about Shen Tianxing these days—remarks of the sort made when talking with Yang Hongyue."

Those who listen in are always able to view people and matters more objectively than the parties involved; what Yang Tieqiang said about Yue Qingxue all seemed reasonable to her, so naturally she also developed a good feeling toward Shen Tianxing.

Translation: "Listeners are always able to judge people and matters more objectively than the parties involved; Yang Tieqiang's words about Yue Qingxue all seemed reasonable to her, and naturally she developed a good impression of Shen Tianxing."

Check: 'Those who listen in are always able to view people and matters more objectively than the parties involved' means that what Yang Tieqiang said about Yue Qingxue all seemed reasonable to her, so naturally she also developed a good feeling toward Shen Tianxing.

Thus: "Listeners are always able to judge people and matters more objectively than the parties involved; Yang Tieqiang's words about Yue Qingxue all seemed reasonable to her, and naturally she developed a good impression of Shen Tianxing."

Afterward, Yang Tieqiang also privately told Yue Qingxue some good words about Shen Tianxing and even offered his own suggestion; Yue Qingxue neither refused nor accepted, saying her answer depended on Yue Yunyang's opinion.

Translation: "Afterward, Yang Tieqiang also privately told Yue Qingxue some good things about Shen Tianxing and offered his own suggestion; Yue Qingxue neither refused nor accepted, saying her answer depended on Yue Yunyang's opinion."

If you say that, it seems I need to work harder; it's not early, so rest early, and tomorrow I will send you into Leiming City.

Translation: "If you put it that way, I suppose I need to work harder; it's not early, so rest early—I'll take you into Leiming City tomorrow."

Yue Qingxue merely smiled and nodded; after Shen Tianxing left, she closed the door and muttered to herself:

Translation: "Yue Qingxue merely smiled and nodded; after Shen Tianxing left, she closed the door and muttered to herself:"

Indeed, as Old Master Yang said, the more you get along with Shen Tianxing, the more you'll find he's an interesting person and indeed a very good choice.

Translation: "Indeed, just as Old Master Yang said, the longer you get along with Shen Tianxing, the more you'll find he's an interesting person—and certainly a very good choice."

As for that, Shen Tianxing was unaware; at this moment he had returned to his room, checking in the system package for unused soldier summoning tokens.

Translation: "Shen Tianxing didn't know about that; at this moment he had already returned to his room, checking in the system package for the unused soldier summoning tokens."

First, we need to spend Killing Value to replenish the assault troops; 200 people require 200,000, which is a bit costly, but the advantage is that the martial arts experience accumulated from killing enemies remains.

Translation: "First, we need to spend Killing Value to replenish the assault troops—200 people require 200,000; it's a bit costly, but the advantage is that the martial arts experience earned from killing enemies is still there."

Additionally, there are mid-tier third-rank archers and high-tier fourth-tier troops—500 archers, all of second-grade sixth-layer; attacking a city defended by ten to twenty thousand troops is not insignificant.

Translation: "Moreover, there are mid-tier third-rank archers and high-tier fourth-tier soldiers—500 archers, all of second rank sixth layer; attacking a city defended by ten to twenty thousand troops is not too few."

Moreover, there are two thousand fourth-tier troops; siege is absolutely no problem, considering that two thousand captains can withstand at least thirty to forty thousand ordinary troops on the battlefield, and even pose little issue against ten to twenty thousand elite troops.

Translation: "Furthermore, there are two thousand fourth-tier soldiers; siege warfare is absolutely no problem—know that two thousand commanders of a thousand can withstand at least thirty to forty thousand ordinary troops on the battlefield, and even against ten to twenty thousand elite troops they pose little difficulty."

For Shen Tianxing now, the hardest part is choosing these fourth-tier troops; among the high-tier fourth-tier summoning token options, siege troops and hundred-battle troops are currently the two most suitable choices.

Translation: "For Shen Tianxing now, the hardest part is choosing these fourth-tier soldiers; among the options of the high-tier fourth-tier soldier token are siege soldiers and hundred-battle soldiers, which are currently the two most suitable choices."

Siege troops can exert over 20% more combat power during a siege, and there's a 50% chance they will once be completely immune to damage during a siege, which can greatly reduce siege consumption.

Translation: "Siege soldiers can exert over 20% more of their own strength during sieges, and there's a 50% chance they will once be completely immune to damage during a siege, which can greatly reduce siege consumption."

However, siege troops have a drawback: in ordinary combat they can only exert 80% of their combat power, and in non-siege battles their defense drops by 20%.

Translation: "However, siege soldiers have a flaw: in ordinary combat they can exert only 80% of their strength, and in non-siege battles their defense drops by 20%."

As for hundred-battle troops, the reason they are considered one of the best options is their versatility; in any situation they can boost their combat power by 5%.

Translation: "As for hundred-battle soldiers, the reason they are listed as one of the most suitable choices is their all‑round nature: in any situation combat can boost their own strength by 5%."

The only drawback is their low defense—about 50% of a normal third-grade sixth-layer soldier; given the current situation, siege troops are naturally chosen for sieges, but in the long run, hundred-battle troops offer better cost-effectiveness.

Translation: "The only drawback is that their defense attribute is too low—only about 50% of a normal third‑rank sixth‑layer soldier; given the current situation, siege soldiers are naturally chosen for sieges, but in the long run hundred‑battle soldiers offer better cost‑effectiveness."

It's not that hard to choose; you can buy 2,000 fine iron armors from the system, which isn't expensive—just 100,000 Killing Value. Doing so will raise their defense with the fine iron armor to about 70% of a normal third-grade sixth-layer soldier.

Translation: "It's not that hard to choose—you can buy 2,000 pieces of fine iron armor from the system; it's not expensive, just 100,000 Killing Value. Doing so, equipping them with fine iron armor will raise their defense to about 70% of a normal third‑rank sixth‑layer soldier."

Hong Yi reminded Shen Tianxing that after the system upgrade, there is indeed an additional soldier equipment option; all equipment in it can only be used by soldiers, they have durability, and there are restrictions on soldier level.

Translation: "Hong Yi reminded Shen Tianxing that after the system upgrade there is indeed an additional soldier equipment option; all equipment in it can be used only by soldiers, and each has durability, plus there are limits on soldier rank."

For example, the fine iron armor that Hong Yi currently recommends can only be equipped on soldiers of third grade or lower, has a durability of 100, costs 50 Killing Value per piece, and is irreparable.

Translation: "For example, the fine iron armor that Hong Yi now recommends can be equipped only on soldiers of third rank or lower; its durability is 100, the price is 50 Killing Value per piece, and it is irreparable equipment."

When durability runs out, it's scrapped and can only be recycled for fine iron; recycling one scrapped fine iron armor yields only 5 Killing Value, unlike the equipment Shen Tianxing uses, which automatically slowly repairs even when damaged.

Translation: "When durability runs out it is scrapped, and only the fine iron can be recycled—recycling one scrapped piece of fine iron armor yields only 5 Killing Value, unlike the equipment Shen Tianxing uses, which, even if damaged, will automatically and slowly repair itself!"

Alright, that's decided; before the system upgrade, I always felt the system's rewards of Killing Value and silver were plenty, but now they seem too little, even a bit pitiful.

Translation: "Alright, that's decided. Before the system upgrade, I always felt the system's rewards of Killing Value and silver were plenty, but now they seem too little—almost pitiful."

Alright, don't forget, the system is generated based on the game you previously played as a blueprint; which game's newbie period could let you level up to over sixty so quickly, and still give you enough equipment and martial arts to handle eighty- to ninety-level opponents.

Translation: "Alright, don't forget—the system was generated based on the game you previously played as a blueprint; which game's newbie phase could let you level up to over sixty so quickly, and still give you enough gear and martial arts to handle level eighty or ninety opponents?"

Now your monster‑killing upgrade speed has slowed down, but your opponents aren't as strong as they were when you were a newbie, and your goals have also changed.

Translation: "Now your speed of leveling up by fighting monsters has slowed down, but your opponents aren't as strong as they were when you were a newbie, and your goals have also changed."

Unifying the world isn't just about having strong personal force; you also need sufficient armies, strategists, civil officials, and generals—these are the rewards you'll receive for completing the upcoming tasks.

Translation: "Unifying the world isn't just about having stronger personal strength; you also need sufficient armies, strategists, civil officials, and generals—and those are precisely the rewards you'll obtain for completing the next tasks."

Undeniably, Hong Yi makes perfect sense; Shen Tianxing cannot refute.

Translation: "Undeniably, Hong Yi's words are very reasonable; Shen Tianxing cannot refute them."

Use the mid-tier third-rank archer summoning token, the high-tier fourth-tier soldier summoning token to summon hundred-battle troops, spend 100,000 Killing Value to purchase, 2,000 fine iron armors, spend 200,000 Killing Value to resurrect 200 assault troops.

Leave them temporarily under your command, keep them at a distance, set up camp, and tomorrow I will bring the old master and them for a review.

We need to translate lines 28 and 29 separately as they are separate numbered lines; line 28 appears to end with a period inside the quotes, possibly missing the closing quotation mark, but we will translate it as given.

Those who listen in are always able to view people and matters more objectively than the parties involved; what Yang Tieqiang said about Yue Qingxue all seemed reasonable to her, so naturally she also developed a good feeling toward Shen Tianxing.

Translation: "Use the mid‑third‑rank archer summoning token, the high‑fourth‑tier soldier summoning token to summon hundred‑battle soldiers, spend 100,000 Killing Value to purchase, 2,000 fine iron armors, spend 200,000 Killing Value to resurrect 200 assault troops."

Use the mid-tier third-rank archer summoning token, the high-tier fourth-tier soldier summoning token to summon hundred-battle soldiers, spend 100,000 Killing Value to purchase, 2,000 fine iron armors, spend 200,000 Killing Value to resurrect 200 assault troops.

Thus: "Use the mid‑third‑rank archer summoning token, the high‑fourth‑tier soldier summoning token to summon hundred‑battle soldiers, spend 100,000 Killing Value to purchase, 2,000 fine iron armors, and spend 200,000 Killing Value to resurrect 200 assault troops."

Leave them temporarily under your command, keep them at a distance, set up camp, and tomorrow I will bring the old master and them for a review.

Translation: "Leave them in your temporary charge, let them stay a bit farther away, set up camp, and tomorrow I'll bring Old Master Yang and the others for a review."

Congratulations, host successfully used the mid-tier third-rank archer summoning token; the archers will arrive at the designated location in a quarter of an hour.

Translation: "Congratulations, Host, for successfully using the mid‑third‑rank archer summoning token; the archers will arrive at the designated position in a quarter hour."

Congratulations, host used the high-tier fourth-tier soldier summoning token to summon hundred-battle troops; the hundred-battle troops will arrive at the designated location in a quarter of an hour.

Translation: "Congratulations, Host, for using the high‑fourth‑tier soldier summoning token to summon hundred‑battle soldiers; the hundred‑battle soldiers will arrive at the designated position in a quarter hour."

Congratulations, host spent 200,000 Killing Value to revive 200 assault troops; they will arrive at the designated location in a quarter of an hour.

Translation: "Congratulations, Host, for spending 200,000 Killing Value to resurrect 200 assault troops; they will arrive at the designated position in a quarter hour."

With the system prompt sounding, all troops have arrived in full; ruthlessly sending off Hong Yi, Shen Tianxing went to Qin Mingyue's room to rest well for the night.

Translation: "With the system prompt sounding, the soldiers all arrived; he coldly sent Hong Yi away, Shen Tianxing went to Qin Mingyue's room to rest well for the night."

Early the next morning, as Shen Tianxing just left Qin Mingyue's room, he saw that Yue Qingxue had already finished her snacks and was saying goodbye to Yang Tieqiang and Yang Hongyue.

Translation: "Early the next morning, just as Shen Tianxing stepped out of Qin Mingyue's room, he saw Yue Qingxue, who had already finished her snacks, was saying goodbye to Yang Tieqiang and Yang Hongyue."

"Qingxue, deliver this letter to Yue Yunyang, that old brat; he will definitely give me some face no matter what, and won't make things difficult for you. If he still wants to punish you, just tell him you already know all his embarrassing childhood stories."

Translation: "Qingxue, give this letter to Yue Yunyang, that old brat; no matter what he'll give me a bit of face, he won't make things hard for you—if he still wants to punish you, just tell him you already know all his childhood embarrassments."

Yang Tieqiang's solemn words were a major move; Yue Qingxue's face showed a mix of laughter and tears, yet she still nodded.

Translation: "Yang Tieqiang said it solemnly; this was a big move, Yue Qingxue's face showed a mix of laughter and tears, but she still nodded."

"Thank you, sir; sir, rest assured, my mother will protect me, and besides, I haven't committed any major offense, so it won't come to that."

Translation: "Thank you, Old Master Yang; Old Master Yang, rest assured—my mother will protect me, and besides I haven't committed any major fault, so it won't come to that."

"That's right; also, you and Tianxing should think things over carefully, and you can also hint to your father, that old brat, saying Tianxing

Translation: "That's true as well; besides, you should think carefully about your matter with Tianxing, and you can also let your father, that old brat, get a hint—just say Tianxing is the person the old man has taken a liking to, and he's your best choice."

Shen Tianxing was deeply moved; this old man never stops thinking about helping him find a wife—he's even more caring than his own grandfather.

Translation: "Shen Tianxing was deeply moved; this old master is constantly thinking about helping him find a wife—truly more affectionate than a biological grandfather."

Seeing Shen Tianxing laughing there, Yang Hongyue flew into a rage, quickly grabbed Yang Tieqiang's hand and said:

Translation: "Seeing Shen Tianxing laughing there, Yang Hongyue flew into a rage, quickly grabbed Yang Tieqiang's hand and said:"

It's late already, don't waste any more time, Shen Tianxing has also come out, let Qingxue and Shen Tianxing go into the city first, we are not suitable to show our faces in Leizhou City for the time being, you also said, elder, Leizhou has quite a few people who have some dealings with Sun Zhongquan, we'd better be careful