Chapter 363: Blood and Mettle Carved into the Bones

Just as she finished speaking, a young assistant gritted his teeth and said.

"We aren't afraid! We've wanted to slaughter these bastards for a long time."

"That's right, my cousin died at their hands; I want to avenge him."

"Me too. Tonight, we'll join the Prince of Zhenbei; killing one is breaking even, killing two is a profit."

Several young men stood before Bai Wei, dressed in rags, yet their faces were full of determination.

Bai Wei looked at them, unable to speak for a moment, as a surge of hot blood suddenly welled up in her heart.

Although this was over a thousand years ago in ancient times, the Chinese blood flowing through the bodies of the people living on this land was inherited through the ages.

Whether in ancient times or the modern era a millennium later, the people of the Shenzhou land have always had perseverance and unyielding mettle carved into their very bones!

Seeing this, Lao Zhangtou hurriedly stepped forward to smooth things over.

"Bai, they have a blood feud with these Fusang People, so don't stop them. Anyway, no matter what, we definitely won't hold you back."

Bai Wei came back to her senses and steadied herself.

She knew these people were hot-blooded youths; even if she wanted to stop them, they wouldn't back down.

"Zhang Shu, if you all want to kill the Fusang People, I won't stop you."

"However, these Fusang People have powerful weapons. Even if you intend to act alongside the Peasant Army, you must be careful."

"I hid some equipment on the vegetable transport cart; I'll go get it for you now."

Lao Zhangtou was stunned, "Bai, when did you hide equipment on the vegetable cart? How come I didn't know about this?"

"I... I hid it on my own initiative. It was originally for emergencies, but giving it to you now is the same."

After Bai Wei finished speaking, she quickly turned and ran toward the door.

Behind her came Lao Zhangtou's shouts, but she turned a deaf ear.

In truth, she hadn't hidden any equipment there at all; it was all stored in her own Warehouse.

It was only to cover up the secret of her space that Bai Wei claimed it was hidden on the vegetable cart.

The vegetable cart was parked in the backyard, and the few horses that pulled it had already been unhitched and tied in the stable to eat grass.

Bai Wei slipped over to the cart, looked around to see no one was there, and then quickly pulled some equipment out from her space.

Bulletproof vests, Mo blades, Bulletproof Helmets...

Time was limited, so she could only take some simple equipment; Lao Zhangtou and the others wouldn't be able to figure out how to use complex gear for a while.

Fortunately, these few pieces of equipment were enough for self-defense and survival.

Bai Wei took the equipment and slipped into the kitchen.

Lao Zhangtou was waiting anxiously, and when he saw her bring in such a large pile of equipment, he couldn't help but be dumbfounded.

"Bai, you actually hid so much on the cart?"

"Where exactly did you hide it? We didn't know anything about it."

Bai Wei played dumb, "Oh, I just put it under the vegetable baskets."

"What, under the vegetable baskets?" Lao Zhangtou was so frightened his face turned pale, and he kept patting his chest, "Bai, such a dangerous thing, why didn't you tell me sooner? These Fusang People search the carts; if they found us hiding weapons, they would kill us all."

"Sorry, sorry, I didn't know about that situation at the time." Bai Wei hurriedly brushed it off, "Next time I will definitely tell you first. Come, hurry and try this equipment."

As she spoke, she immediately called the young assistants over.

The young men were very curious and gathered around to watch.

Bai Wei picked up the equipment and handed it to them one by one.

"Come, this is a Helmet; wearing it can protect your head, even a blade can't cut through it."

"And this blade, it's extremely sharp; it cuts through trees like slicing a melon."

"This is a Bulletproof Vest—no, this is a Golden Silk Vest from the Western Regions. Once you put it on, you'll be impervious to blades and spears, and it can protect you."

Bai Wei changed her words on the fly, changing "bulletproof vest" to "Golden Silk Vest," otherwise she would have to explain what "bulletproof" meant.

The young men learned quickly and immediately picked up the equipment to study it.

Someone picked up a Mo blade and swung it at a bamboo stalk on the ground.

A silver light flashed, and the hard bamboo was cut in two as if it were tofu.

The group immediately let out a cry of surprise.

"Good heavens, this blade is too sharp."

Someone picked up a kitchen knife and cautiously hacked at the Bulletproof Vest.

Bai Wei smiled and gestured for them to continue.

"Too light, you can use more strength, use your full force to hack."

"This... this isn't good, is it?" The young man holding the kitchen knife shook his head, "This Western Regions Golden Silk Vest must be very expensive. I'm afraid if I break it, I won't be able to pay for it."

"Don't worry, I'm telling you to hack, so hack. If you break it, I'll pay."

The other party hesitated again and again, but ultimately couldn't suppress his curiosity; he let out a shout and swung the kitchen knife in his hand at the Bulletproof Vest.

"Clang!" A sound rang out.

The kitchen knife hacked fiercely onto the Bulletproof Vest, but it didn't even leave a crack in the black vest, only a white mark.

The people all around were stunned.

Lao Zhangtou was so shocked his mouth hung open, "Good heavens, this Western Regions Golden Silk Vest is truly divine! Even a cleaver meant for cutting bone can't do anything to it."

Bai Wei smiled, "I didn't lie, did I? You all hide this equipment well. Before you act tonight, put them on; they can save your lives at critical moments."

After she finished speaking, the people around who were staring in a daze immediately snapped out of it and hurried to move the items to find a place to hide them.

These Mo blades, Western Regions Golden Silk Vests, and the strangely styled Helmets were all good things; if the Fusang People discovered them, they would definitely snatch them away.

Lao Zhangtou swept aside the firewood piled in the corner and directed the assistants to move the equipment over.

"Quick, hide them in the firewood."

Several laborers hurriedly picked up the equipment and placed it into the firewood pile.

Lao Zhangtou turned around and bowed gratefully to Bai Wei.

"Bai, thank you. You and the Prince of Northern Suppression not only helped us kill the Fusang People, but also gave us equipment; you truly are wonderful people."

Bai Wei laughed heartily and waved her hand.

"No need to thank me. If you really want to thank me, then kill a few more Fusang Ronin, send them to the afterlife, and let them know that daring to run wild on our Shenzhou land comes with a price."

Instantly, the few men shouted in shared hatred of the enemy.

"Good, we will definitely send them to the afterlife!"

Just at this moment, the laborer keeping watch at the door ran in quickly.

"Quick, the Fusang People are here."

Lao Zhangtou was startled and hurriedly directed the few men to stack the firewood well, then covered it with a layer of tattered mats on the outside, only then pretending to cook.

Bai Wei also quickly squatted by the stove, pretending to add firewood into the stove opening.

Following a burst of footsteps, two Fusang Ronin with Katana hanging at their waists walked in with fierce and menacing expressions.

"Is the food ready yet? Hurry up and serve it."

Lao Zhangtou hurriedly nodded and bowed, "It is already done, we will serve it to you immediately."

"Hurry up!" one Fusang Ronin ordered, "Take today's meal to the main hall; Yamada is discussing matters with the Leaders, so he will not be eating in the dining hall."