Chapter 23: Striving to Save Everyone

Through the Jade Pendant, Bai Wei also saw all of this, and she quietly returned.

At this moment, Xiao Dabao, drenched in sweat, squeezed into the crowd.

"Prince, the grain in the camp has been exhausted. The craftsmen building fortifications on the mountain are all working on empty stomachs and no longer have the strength to continue."

"The commoners are very terrified, fearing they will starve to death if the city is besieged."

Xiao Moting was about to speak when suddenly, a messenger came sprinting over.

"Fourth Prince, the grain sent by Shennü Daren has arrived. Just the rice and flour alone amount to... over one hundred thousand catties. Besides that, there are countless vegetables, fruits, meat, and instant food."

"Shennü Daren also wrote a note, telling all the people in the city not to panic, because she will send more food."

Xiao Moting's heart trembled.

Over one hundred thousand catties!

Such a large quantity is completely enough to let the people of Xuancheng eat their fill!

He was moved to the extreme in his heart.

It is not just him fighting alone; she truly keeps her word!

She is working hard to save them all!

Xiao Moting held his head high and shouted in a deep voice toward the crowd.

"With the protection of Shennü Daren, Xuancheng will never fall!"

"Today, the main camp will distribute grain; everyone will have food to eat."

Instantly, the people of the whole city cheered, and then they knelt to the ground one after another.

"We have food to eat!"

"Thank you, Prince of the North, thank you, Shennü Daren!"

A subordinate walked up and presented a bottle of water.

"Prince, you have been busy all day and haven't eaten anything. Drink some Cola to replenish your strength."

Xiao Moting turned his head, took the bottle of Pepsi Cola handed to him, and tilted his head to take a sip.

The Cola had been chilled in the snow, and it felt icy cold as it went down his throat!

A few drops of transparent sweat flowed down his chiseled cheeks.

"Boom—"

Outside the city, several loud bangs suddenly rang out!

A smile appeared on Xiao Moting's sweat-drenched face.

It seems the Landmines the craftsmen made according to the blueprints have been successfully developed!

Xiao Dabao was so scared his face changed color, and he hugged his head and squatted on the ground.

"Pr-Prince, setting off thunder in broad daylight, what kind of sorcery is this?"

Xiao Moting took a sip of Cola and spoke nonchalantly.

"Forgot to tell you, this is called a Landmine; it is the very thing you were about to eat in the can."

Xiao Dabao:...

He was stunned.

He had almost become a flying little treasure.

At the Farm.

"Phew..."

Bai Wei sent all the food over and wiped the sweat from her forehead.

A war is coming!

She must also take action!

Grain, rice, flour, instant noodles, cold-weather Cotton Clothes, heat packs...

Everything is still needed.

Gasoline is a controlled substance, so she bought over a thousand catties of kerosene to take to Xiao Moting for his Rockets.

In the evening, the boss delivering the equipment led four Trucks to the Farm, the cargo beds filled with a large batch of equipment, all ordered by Bai Wei.

Qing Bows, Tungsten Steel Arrows...

Snow Camouflage Uniforms, Mo blades...

"Boss, thank you for your hard work, I will transfer the money to you."

Bai Wei was so busy she didn't even have time to eat dinner.

She mobilized all her resources, busy preparing for war!

The five-acre Farm was packed full of a large batch of equipment, appearing exceptionally crowded.

"Beep beep."

Her phone rang.

A message popped up; it was sent by Grandma.

"Bai Wei, you have been truly outrageous lately, you have simply lost the face of our Bai Family ancestors! You must come home tomorrow to attend the family meeting!"

Bai Wei sneered.

It is most likely that Aunt went to Grandma to complain and wants to put her on a family trial.

She deleted the message directly and went back to restocking.

The war starts tomorrow; she is too lazy to care about the Bai Family's messy affairs!

Bai Wei had already discussed the specific combat methods with Xiao Moting.

She performed the Teleportation of the items.

After sending them, Bai Wei took out a Peace Knot woven from red rope and placed it inside the wardrobe.

"Xiao Moting, this is a Peace Knot I made!"

"No matter how the battle goes, you must return to me safely."

……

At this time, Xuancheng was also a scene of bustling activity.

In front of the city, there was a deep, secluded valley.

The mountain slopes on both sides were steep, with a wide hinterland in the middle.

This was the only path the barbarian army had to take to attack Xuancheng.

At this moment, in the deep of the night in the valley—

Batches of craftsmen braved the bitter cold to transport the Catapults up the steep slopes, while the commoners assisted them, holding up Flashlights!

At the bottom of the valley, ten craftsmen wearing black Anti-Explosion Suits were carefully burying things called "Landmines" into the ground.

On the mountains on both sides, Catapults had already been set up.

Hundreds of craftsmen were working overtime to build them, eating instant noodles when hungry and drinking Cola when thirsty!

Qin Zhan directed the soldiers to drill in the valley throughout the night, familiarizing themselves with the new weapons and the terrain!

Over their battle robes, the soldiers wore snow-camouflage suits; once they lay down in the snow, they could conceal their figures.

Xiao Moting stood on the mountain, drew his bow, notched an arrow, and shot it forward.

Tied to the arrowhead was Hemp Cloth soaked in kerosene.

Once lit, the arrow burned fiercely.

"Boom!"

The Rocket shot away rapidly.

It pierced straight through the target and stuck into the rock behind it.

The soldiers behind him cried out in surprise, watching with such excitement that they were all eager to try, wishing they could immediately use the arrows to fight the barbarian soldiers.

The night before dawn was pitch black.

The sky was about to brighten.

Xiao Moting stood on the mountain, looked up toward the distant direction, his gaze sharp!

His opponent was an elite force of one hundred thousand led by Wudabu, the number one warrior of the barbarians; they were well-equipped and fierce in battle, and this savage barbarian army had run rampant on the snow plains for a full ten years!

The commoners of Beijiang and the Northern Frontier Army had also been oppressed by them for ten full years!

Tomorrow would be an unprecedented, eternal battle!

……

Dawn was coming soon.

The camp had limited defenses, so for the sake of safety, Xiao Moting had also moved the wardrobe up the mountain.

Perhaps it would come in handy.

"Chirp!"

The gyrfalcon swooped down from the flying snow and landed on Xiao Moting's shoulder.

He turned his head back, only to find a small Peace Knot lying in the wardrobe at some unknown time.

Xiao Moting's heart stirred; he took the Peace Knot down and placed it in his palm.

The small, exquisite Peace Knot was bright red and delicate, with a faint, subtle fragrance.

He looked up and saw the handwriting on the wooden board.

Xiao Moting held his breath.

This was actually a Peace Knot that the Goddess had made for him with her own hands.

He had grown up in the Northern Frontier Army, accustomed to blood and death, and the soldiers had long since cast aside thoughts of life and death.

Yet, she had prayed for him, asking him to return safely.

For a moment, Xiao Moting's heart, honed sharp by war, felt as if it had been lightly brushed by a feather, giving rise to a soft ripple.

She...

Was worried about him.

He did not know why, but Xiao Moting felt a subtle emotion.

He picked up the Peace Knot and solemnly tied it to the hilt of his Long Sword.

The bright red Peace Knot swayed gently on the sword hilt.

Xiao Moting thought for a moment, took a small Pottery Figurine from his bosom, and placed it in the wardrobe.

He did not know if he could be safe in this battle.

If he could not return alive.

This would be the final return gift he gave to the Goddess.

The sky was gradually brightening.

Xiao Moting and all the soldiers lay prone on the snow mountain, having not slept all night.

Everyone had bloodshot eyes, waiting for the barbarian army to arrive!