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Chapter 286: Raiding the Horse Bandit Camp
Chapter 286: Raiding the Horse Bandit Camp
September 25, 2017
The 'Heaven's Eye' could only show the approximate location of resource points, but with over a thousand people, including the Fire Word Regiment, it wasn't difficult for Lu HaiKong's group to locate a Horse Bandit Camp based on the general area.
The targeted camp was small in scale, but the bandits inside were highly vigilant.
As soon as Lu HaiKong's group surrounded the camp, the bandits had already assembled.
Their awareness went beyond vigilance; it seemed like a system-granted ability that allowed them to sense anyone approaching within the camp's vicinity.
Using his Appraisal Skill, Lu HaiKong assessed that the bandits in the camp were generally stronger than those in the 'Forts' and 'Flow Camps' outside.
The camp had only a few hundred bandits, equivalent to a small Fort in size, but every bandit had a Strength value above 10, making them weaker than typical Horse Bandits but far superior to the monsters found in the 'Forts'.
However, they stood no chance against the Black Wind Legion.
Since the Light Cloud Crossbows had run out of arrows after the previous extermination of a Xianbei Tribe, the Black Wind Legion didn't resort to their usual arrow barrage. Instead, they charged straight into the camp.
The bandits, with their Strength values of only 10, were no match for the Black Wind Legion, who swiftly annihilated them. Even the camp leader, with a Strength value of 50, was taken down.
It took about half an hour to locate the camp, and the actual combat lasted less than ten minutes. Despite the ease of the battle, Lu HaiKong's gains were surprisingly substantial.
Raiding a Horse Bandit Camp yielded significant profits, even without any other loot. The hundreds of horses alone were a tremendous asset.
After the battle, Lu HaiKong spent about half an hour clearing the battlefield, acquiring over four hundred horses and a substantial amount of gold and other items.
The rewards far exceeded Lu HaiKong's expectations. Raiding just two or three more such camps would surpass the gains from exterminating the Xianbei Tribe.
Most importantly, Lu HaiKong discovered that the Black Wind Legion gained almost as much experience from defeating these few hundred bandits as they did from wiping out the entire Xianbei Tribe. This nonsensical gain both puzzled and excited Lu HaiKong.
Indeed, raiding 'Horse Bandit Camps' was the right path to wealth and strengthening his troops!
With this realization, Lu HaiKong decided not to continue raiding camps immediately. The Black Wind Legion had been fighting for an entire day and night without rest, and their current condition wasn't suitable for further combat.
So, Lu HaiKong led the Black Wind Legion back to the Fu Clan Tribe for some much-needed rest. Meanwhile, he dispatched the Fire Word Regiment to locate more 'Horse Bandit Camps' precisely, facilitating his future monster-hunting endeavors.
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Youzhou Yellow Turban Territory.
After reaching a deal with Lu HaiKong, Ye Junru returned with her sister. Given the transaction's magnitude of several million gold, she needed to report and manage the trade as a high-ranking member of the Yellow Turban Territory.
It's worth noting that while Ye Junru was a high-ranking member of the Yellow Turban Territory, she wasn't the top leader. The highest leader of the territory was also an Outsider, and a female one at that.
This female Outsider is named Zhang Yan, a common name, but her identity is far from ordinary.
Although she is an Outsider, she has an NPC father, and her father is a renowned figure in the Three Kingdoms era. However, her prestige in her territory is not due to her father's reputation. This woman is exceptionally capable.
After Ye Junru returned, she immediately went to the Lord's Hall in the Yellow Turban Territory and found Zhang Yan meditating cross-legged.
Speaking of Zhang Yan and Ye Junru's relationship, it's similar to Lu HaiKong and Wang Jun's. Like Lu HaiKong, Zhang Yan is a hands-off manager, and her subordinates include Ye Junru, who is also highly capable and loyal.
Unlike Lu HaiKong, who is not adept at governance, Zhang Yan excels in administrative affairs. Ye Junru often turns to her for solutions when facing various issues.
"You're back. How's the situation over there? Is it suitable for establishing a new territory?" Zhang Yan asked, opening her eyes as Ye Junru entered.
Zhang Yan had initially planned to set up a territory in the valley where Lu HaiKong was located, as it seemed like an ideal spot. Due to certain circumstances, they preferred a smaller-scale territory for now, so she intended to establish one in that valley. Ye Junru had connections there, which was why she was sent to check it out.
"That valley already has an owner, and a sizable mountain fort has been established."
"Oh? Someone's there? Never mind, then. Thanks for your efforts..." Zhang Yan paused mid-sentence, her delicate eyebrows furrowing slightly. "Did you offend anyone during your trip?"
"No!" Ye Junru was taken aback and proceeded to recount her experiences in Qiang Yin County, including her encounters with the masked man, meeting Lu HaiKong, and the multi-million gold transaction.
Zhang Yan listened calmly throughout, even when Ye Junru mentioned the multi-million gold deal, her expression remained unmoved. It seemed as if Ye Junru's decision, made with her consent, was a normal occurrence.
"I sensed a hint of ghostly aura on you, likely from one of their people. It appears they sent someone to follow you back, and that person is probably already within our territory." Zhang Yan's exquisite and beautiful face remained calm, leaving one to wonder if she was expressionless or simply unbothered by such matters.
"Most likely!"
Although Ye Junru had limited interactions with Lu HaiKong, she could sense his cautious nature. Given that they had sent high-level troops to monitor their movements, it wasn't impossible that they had also sent someone to follow Ye Junru.
"Should we take action and drive them away?" Ye Junru suggested.
No matter who discovered such a situation, their mood would likely be less than pleasant.
"There's no need. Let them watch, but hang this talisman at the entrance of our territory. At least they'll know we're aware of their presence."
At this point, one had to admit that Zhang Yan's decision was far more generous than Lu HaiKong's. It was hard to imagine a woman with such a magnanimous attitude.
However, this magnanimity was based on the need for their territory to establish connections and trade with the mountain fort. If not for the necessity of trading with Lu HaiKong, she might have chosen differently.
(End of Chapter)
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