Chapter 282: Chapter 258: How Can a Youngster Kill Meridian Unlocking Realm Experts Every Few Days?

"Of course, not just anyone can be recruited," Zhao Qing’s eyes gleamed with a cunning light as his plan took shape. "With Brother Laang’s strength, joining the Ink Crow Horde should be no problem. You could easily become a Deputy General, and after earning some battle merits, you could definitely become a General."

"Deputy General? Earn battle merits?" Laang Li Xiong looked at Zhao Qing’s armored attire, his eyes wide open, "Brother Zhao, are you a General or a Deputy General?"

"A General," Zhao Qing replied with a smile.

"Then why can’t I, Laang Li Xiong, become a General?"

"Brother Laang wants to directly become a General?" Zhao Qing’s eyes gleamed even more, "It’s not out of the question."

"Oh? How so?" Laang Li Xiong was somewhat intrigued, completely unaware that he was being led by the nose by Zhao Qing.

"Brother Laang, do you know, in military operations, what is the most important thing?"

"What is it? Armor? Weapons? Provisions?"

"Yes," Zhao Qing nodded.

"Brother Zhao means for me to take all the treasures of the Water Village and defect?"

"Would you be willing, Brother Laang?"

"Not going to happen," Laang Li Xiong suddenly came to his senses.

"I knew Brother Laang wouldn’t be willing," Zhao Qing poured himself a cup of wine, "Actually, there’s another way."

"Hmm?"

"Tomorrow, a shipment of provisions meant for the Tiger Armor Army in Xirong County will pass through Brother Laang’s territory."

"Provisions for the Tiger Armor Army?" Laang Li Xiong’s face showed a hint of anger, "Brother Zhao, you’re not suggesting that I rob that shipment, are you?"

"Why? Is the famous Laang Li Xiong on the water afraid?" Zhao Qing patted his armor, the ’clang’ sound seeming to remind something.

Laang Li Xiong took a gulp of wine, remaining silent like a sullen bear.

He actually felt somewhat afraid.

The provisions would travel by the West Capital Grand Canal and be escorted by the Guard Army. As a water bandit on the White River, what could he use to seize it?

Seeing him remain silent, Zhao Qing raised his wine cup and continued, "Brother Laang, before I came here, I did some inquiries. That shipment of provisions isn’t actually that important."

"From what I know, the provisions were originally meant to supply the Tiger Armor Army, but since they won the battle and captured a major fortress of the Kuirong Zhi of the Nine Hordes Kingdom, they are no longer in need of provisions."

"This shipment of provisions is just following orders for formalities, there’s probably not much of a guard escort."

"Really?!"

Upon hearing this, Laang Li Xiong instantly stood up, his expression excited.

"Why would I lie to Brother Laang? If you don’t believe me, I’ll accompany you on this trip."

Laang Li Xiong gripped his wine cup, his eyes shifty.

Then.

Smash!

The wine cup shattered.

"Let’s do it!"

"Ha ha, Brother Laang, you truly are a hero among men."

"Men!"

"Village Chief."

"Send people to Yellow Sand Dune and Huaidong. Tomorrow, follow me, Laang Li Xiong, and make a big score."

"Yes."

"..."

...

Yellow Sand Dune.

"What, rob the Tiger Armor Army’s provisions? Has Boss Laang gone mad?" The leader of the water bandits at Yellow Sand Dune shook his head as he listened.

"Blackstripe, I’m telling you, if this move is done well, our Boss can take us to become Generals."

"Really?"

"Of course it’s true. Our Boss plans to rob this shipment for credibility, then go to the Ink Crow Horde of the Nine Hordes Kingdom to become a General. The Ink Crow Horde has already occupied a major city like Zhengxi City..."

The water bandit who came over exaggerated the content he heard in an embellished manner.

"..."

In the shadows.

Feeng Zhi and Feeng Yi of the Wind Spirit Race listened, their brows slightly furrowed.

"Elder Feeng Zhi, what should we do?"

"Send a message to the Clan Leader."

"Okay."

The two had originally planned to eliminate the leader of the Yellow Sand Dune water bandits and take his place, pretending to rob provisions the next day.

Before they could take action, they heard this group of water bandits seemed to really intend to rob the provisions.

Feeng Yi took out the Wind Spirit Race’s Communication Clan Leaf and relayed everything they heard.

...

Pingzhong County.

Chu Ming was sitting at his desk, reading a book.

Suddenly, the Wind Spirit Race’s Communication Clan Leaf stirred.

Connecting with his Heart Spirit.

"Yangjia Ferry has allied with water bandits from Yellow Sand Dune and Huaidong to raid the provisions..."

"Ink Crow Horde of the Nine Hordes Kingdom?" 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

"Zhengxi City?"

"..."

He set the book down, a bright gleam passing through his dark eyes.

The Ink Crow Horde, which was supposed to have disappeared, has now occupied Zhengxi Town.

He had been to Zhengxi Town, where there were many experts from the Blood Evil Sect.

What does it mean for the Ink Crow Horde to occupy Zhengxi Town?

Are the Blood Evil Sect and Ink Crow Horde collaborating?

Or has the Blood Evil Sect given up because too many of its experts were eliminated by him, allowing the Ink Crow Horde to seize the opportunity?

"Zhengxi Town, located at the southern border between Kuirong Zhi and Xirong County, frequently besieged by warfare..."

Chu Ming’s mind raced with thoughts.

Perhaps, ’that matter’ could start from taking control of Zhengxi Town.

After pondering for a moment, he retrieved the Wind Spirit Race’s Communication Clan Leaf.

"Do not interfere with the water bandits, proceed with the rest of the plan."

"By the way, after tomorrow’s task is complete, directly lead the clan to their den."

There should be quite a bit of treasure in the bandit’s den, it shouldn’t be wasted.

The original plan was for the water bandits of Nanyu County to raid the provisions, then for the Wind Spirit Race to take away the materials hidden within the provisions.

Now the water bandits are taking initiative, which saves a lot of trouble.

This shipment of provisions concerns Master Xiang Yue, so Chu Ming certainly wouldn’t really let the water bandits get away with them.

The provisions have a dedicated guard fleet, plus himself and the Wind Spirit Race. Unless the water bandits come by the thousands, with a Lower Meridian Unlocking Realm Late Middle Stage expert leading, the chances are almost zero.

...

Morning.

The canal dock in Pingzhong County.

Carts loaded with provisions were methodically being loaded onto ships.

Chu Ming and Shen Yu stood by, overseeing the inventory and summarization.

Beside them stood a man in armor, holding a long spear.

His name was Yaao Qieming, serving as the Guard Captain for this shipment of provisions, possessing the strength of Three Meridian Unlocking.

Chu Ming did not sense Blood Evil Qi emanating from this man.

The provisions were all loaded by around noon, with most of them having been boarded.

"Set sail."

With the release of the thick mooring ropes, the fleet loaded with provisions departed from the dock.

The provision ships were in the middle, flanked by guard ships.