Do Not Offend the Reborn Wicked Wife-Chapter 362: Water and Food Cut Off!

The night was dark and windy, and Luanshi Ridge was shrouded in shadowy forests and cliffs.

Three dark figures advanced slowly, and soon were at the foot of the mountain.

They moved along the mountain curves, thus minimizing the chance of being spotted by enemy scouts above.

Once inside the forest, with trees for cover and the darkness of night, it was even more difficult to be seen.

Cao Xiao held a small wooden box in his arms, containing several pieces of something like ointment. He needed to find the water source and, as instructed by Long Yue, place the ointment at the bottom, preferably wedged among stones to prevent it from being washed away.

He didn’t know what the ointment was, but Long Yue had warned him to be careful when handling it and to avoid touching his mouth after the task was done.

Well, he’d have to be out of his mind to touch his mouth!

They stopped below a mountain hollow.

"Young Master, there’s no one on the mountain, you can come up."

A scout from the Cao Family Army approached quietly, and Cao Xiao, along with another person, quickly climbed up.

The three of them proceeded, guided by the map, and soon found the small stream.

They followed the stream upstream, quickly reaching the source.

It was a narrow river, barely a meter wide, with crystal-clear water over glowing pebbles that shone faintly under the moonlight.

Cao Xiao hesitated a moment, scooped a handful of water, and drank. It tasted sweet and cool, a pristine river.

"I wonder what Yue’er wants me to place here? It would be such a pity to ruin such good water."

Despite his words, he opened the wooden box.

Inside, several blocks were wrapped in tin foil. Cao Xiao thought of unwrapping one, but Long Yue had insisted the foil must not be torn, lest it ruin everything.

He shook off his disordered thoughts and followed Long Yue’s instructions, placing the wrapped blocks into crevices beneath stones in the stream.

The moss and small water plants in the crevices provided perfect cover.

"It’s done, let’s go!"

"Someone’s coming over there!"

The scout returned with news, urging the three to take a different route for retreat.

"Haha, the source water is truly pure. Look at it, so clear and sweet, a sip invigorates every bit of spirit!"

Four men approached, each carrying two wooden buckets nonchalantly.

They were there to fetch water.

"Puh, what use is it to feel spirited? It’s not like you can entertain seven women overnight, and even if you could, there’s no woman here!"

"Hahaha..."

Loud laughter erupted as they filled their buckets, completely unaware that something had been added to the water.

After completing the task, Cao Xiao returned cautiously, and upon reaching the hollow, checked again to ensure no one had spotted him before climbing down.

His actions were smooth and efficient, moving with a flair.

Unfortunately, Chang Lexi wasn’t there to see it.

It was now midnight.

The surroundings were eerily silent, void of bird calls or insect chirps.

The candle in Long Yue’s tent was still burning. Cao Xiao glanced at it, feeling he should report back to prevent Little Yue’er from worrying about him.

Long Yue had indeed been worried, and relaxed slightly seeing him return safely.

"Did you complete the task?"

Long Yue looked at him, a trace of concern still evident between her brows.

Cao Xiao patted his chest: "Of course, I did exactly as told, no shortcuts!"

"But don’t add anything extra."

Li Qingmu chimed in just in time.

Cao Xiao crossed his arms, side-eyeing him: "A Mu, do you think I’m that kind of person? You really underestimate me!"

Li Qingmu shook his head: "You’re too impulsive; I’m worried you might not follow the rules."

"You..." Cao Xiao pointed at Li Qingmu, too flustered to speak. If not for the fact that you’re a patient, I’d definitely beat you up!

Cao Xiao left in a huff, while Li Qingmu only smiled faintly.

"It’s late, A shao, you should get some sleep!"

"Hmph!" Cao Xiao stormed out, and Long Yue frowned, "A Mu, can’t you say something nice to him instead of always criticizing?"

Li Qingmu gazed deeply out the window, shaking his head: "With his character, he needs to be kept in check, or he might get carried away and botch everything."

Long Yue remained silent, understanding the reasoning.

"Have you placed the antidote?"

"Yes, I put the antidote at the downstream outlet, ensuring nothing goes wrong!"

Long Yue and Li Qingmu exchanged a knowing smile.

In the following days, Long Yue and her husband stayed in the tent, occasionally venturing outside. It seemed leisurely, almost like a vacation, yet everyone remained vigilant.

Indeed, on the fourth day, they intercepted a shipment heading to the mountain filled with grain, flour, and vegetables.

Long Yue’s army had resources and could requisition from Ling’an City, but the fewer supplies they took, the better it was to source locally.

Thus, this sizeable batch of supplies was truly a boon for them!

...

At Luanshi Ridge, in the Heifeng Village hideout.

Commander Liu and two other commanders felt the situation turning strange.

"What’s the enemy up to? They’ve set camp at the foothill without attacking; what are they planning?"

Commander Wang, who was hot-tempered and blunt, cursed, "Damn it, how are we supposed to capture that woman this way?"

"If the enemy isn’t attacking, how about we take the offensive?"

"Foolish, how do we fight their 8,000 with our 2,000?"

"But our forces are elite!"

"The Cao Family Army is even more elite than elite!"

Commander Liu’s comment silenced everyone present.

They were here to forge armor and weapons, capable enough in attack but not seasoned warriors. Their tactics and skills simply couldn’t compete.

Even with 10,000 men, they might not rival the Cao Family Army!

"Then wait; let’s see what they’re up to."

Commander Wang snorted coldly.

Just then, a man burst in, looking extremely anxious.

"Something terrible has happened, commanders, a major incident!"

Commander Liu and the others were already irritable, and the noise made it worse. Commander Wang snapped, "What’s all the fuss? Speak up, don’t just panic like that!"

The man wore a grief-stricken expression: "Commander, our... our food supply convoy got ambushed, and... we’re running out of food!"

Immediately, Commander Wang and the others stood up, glaring at him.

Intercepted? The grain convoy was intercepted?

Who did this? Which scoundrel is responsible?