Chapter 166: Pei Yuanshao
Chapter 166: Pei Yuanshao
September 25, 2017
With gratitude for the rewards from 'Otaku Apprentice' and 'Dream Eternal Intention'...
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As Lu HaiKong took charge of the second battalion, Wang Chao had already departed with the third battalion, consisting of four hundred bandits and several carts carrying hundreds of thousands of gold, from the mountain camp.
This was Lu HaiKong's first official assignment for Wang Chao, and it was also a recognition and trust in Wang Chao's hard work.
This trust was palpable, even to someone like Wang Chao, who was born as a data NPC. It made him both delighted and nervous, as this was the first time he had ever felt such tension.
Determined to succeed, Wang Chao set high standards for himself. He meticulously counted and transported the gold, and his focus remained unwavering during the entire journey, ensuring no detail was overlooked.
The journey from the mountain camp to Dark Wind Fort was mostly uneventful, as the Flame Battalion had already subdued any potential threats along the way. They arrived at Dark Wind Fort without incident.
Upon reaching Dark Wind Fort, Wang Chao carefully handed over the hundreds of thousands of gold to Wang Ti. After that, his task was complete, and he only needed to wait for the results of the transaction and return to the mountain camp with the supplies.
The trading process between the mountain camp and the Wang Family was intricate, and Wang Chao was not adept at navigating it. The primary reason for the complexity was the mutual distrust between the two parties.
When Wang Chao arrived, the Wang Family's caravan was already near Dark Wind Fort. After Wang Chao and Wang Ti completed their handover, Wang Ti began the trading process with the Wang Family.
However, the transaction itself took nearly three days, partly due to the massive quantity of supplies but also because of the intricate procedures involved.
In fact, not only was the trading process complex, but the transportation of goods from Dark Wind Fort back to the mountain camp was equally intricate. During the first transaction, the supplies from Dark Wind Fort were divided into two batches, one real and one fake, to ensure safe delivery to the mountain camp.
The second transaction was slightly simpler, as Li Xiong oversaw it, and Lu HaiKong had sent Dian Wei to assist. This time, they confidently waited for the goods to be received before transporting them back to the mountain camp in one go.
For the third transaction, Dark Wind Fort employed a different strategy. Over the course of three days, each time a batch of goods was received, Wang Ti would arrange for it to be sent back to the mountain camp. After all, the distance between Dark Wind Fort and the mountain camp was only a few dozen kilometers, and it would take at most a couple of hours to deliver each batch.
This method significantly reduced the risk, ensuring that even if someone had ill intentions, only a small portion of the goods would be lost. Wang Ti could quickly respond to any issues. The only drawback was the added complexity of transporting the goods, which slowed down the process considerably.
However, Lu HaiKong had no choice but to proceed cautiously. His mountain camp desperately needed these resources, and the situation forced him to engage in trade with Wang Hao, despite his distrust.
Just a few miles outside Dark Wind Fort, Wang Hao's forces, who had just completed the transaction, had not fully withdrawn. A large contingent was transporting the hundreds of thousands of gold, but a cavalry unit remained behind.
This cavalry unit was not extensive, consisting of only around two hundred soldiers, but they were well-equipped and maintained a high level of alertness even during rest, clearly indicating their elite status.
Zhang Xiong listened to the intelligence brought by his scouts and turned to a burly man beside him, saying, "The other party is very cautious. Every time a batch of goods arrives, they immediately send it back to the mountain camp. Their arrangement leaves us with no opportunity to make a move. If we act, we'll be exposed right away. If this continues, they'll send all the supplies back to the mountain camp, and then how will we explain ourselves to the boss?"
We were ordered to bring these supplies back!" Zhang Xiong complained, his expression revealing a clear sense of schadenfreude.
Zhang Xiong had little respect for the burly man beside him. This elite cavalry unit was originally led by him, and he was the highest-ranking warrior under Wang Hao. But ever since this man arrived, Zhang Xiong had felt his lord's favoritism towards him.
Although Zhang Xiong still led the cavalry, this man could command him directly. If this man displayed exceptional strength, Zhang Xiong would have no complaints. But this burly fellow had been constantly by Wang Hao's side, rarely appearing among the troops, and his abilities remained unknown.
Naturally, Zhang Xiong couldn't help but feel resentful towards this man, especially since Wang Hao had specifically named him, Pei Yuan Shao, as the main person in charge of this mission.
In such a situation, how could Zhang Xiong possibly accept it?
Zhang Xiong often played petty tricks on Pei Yuan Shao, but he didn't dare go too far, as the man had Wang Hao's backing.
However, in the current situation, Zhang Xiong wanted to see what Pei Yuan Shao could do.
Pei Yuan Shao seemed confident, saying, "Rest assured, the Master gave me instructions before we left. Just follow my lead."
"Oh? What brilliant plan does the Master have?" Zhang Xiong asked respectfully.
Despite limited interactions, Zhang Xiong knew that the scholar was capable and had earned Wang Hao's trust.
Pei Yuan Shao tilted his head and smiled coldly, "You don't need to know that. Just follow my orders."
"You!" Zhang Xiong exclaimed angrily.
"What are you talking about? You should know that I'm the one in charge of this mission. All your actions must be under my command, or I'll twist his neck!"
As he spoke of twisting the man's neck, a wave of fiendish energy surged from Pei Yuan Shao, hitting Zhang Xiong like a tidal wave.
This invisible aura was so powerful that Zhang Xiong was forced to retreat several steps, almost falling on his rear.
"Hmph, with your mediocre skills, you dare to be so arrogant. You're truly ignorant of your place," Pei Yuan Shao scoffed, then suppressed the fiendish energy emanating from him.
Zhang Xiong had repeatedly tried to embarrass him, and Pei Yuan Shao was already annoyed. Now, with his blatant schadenfreude, did he think Pei Yuan Shao had no temper?
However, as they were both Wang Hao's subordinates, they were colleagues. Pei Yuan Shao decided to assert his authority and didn't want to take things too far. After all, he needed Zhang Xiong's cooperation for the upcoming mission.
After this show of authority, Zhang Xiong no longer dared to underestimate Pei Yuan Shao. The man's mere presence was overwhelming, and if they were to fight, Zhang Xiong knew he wouldn't stand a chance against him. Moreover, as his superior, Zhang Xiong wasn't foolish enough to continue challenging him.
After establishing his dominance, Pei Yuan Shao didn't make things difficult for Zhang Xiong. He called him over and explained the Master's plan, and then the team began to move out.
(End of Chapter)
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