In June, residents of Dengcheng climbed up to look far away.
In the summer, the manors inside and outside the city are full of life.
From cicadas to frogs, from green leaves to green trees.
A huge flag embroidered with the word "Cao" fluttered in the sky.
For the people who boarded the city, they had no idea whether it was the government army or the rebel army. They only knew that this was Lord Cao's army.
More than a thousand regular troops were now setting up camp and marching towards Lingzhou.
The turbulent energy and blood gathered by more than a thousand warriors through cultivation are like rounds of sun rising into the sky.
Even the thin clouds in the sky were dispersed.
The carriages rattled, the horses rustled, and the more than a month that Master Cao spent climbing the city became the most unforgettable time for all the people.
This is not to say that Cao Su loved the people like a son and was considerate of them.
Instead, this general appeared out of nowhere and took direct military control of the city, eradicated evil diseases, and created a good social ecology with cleanliness and integrity in a short period of time.
To put it simply, it means unprecedented stability.
During this period of time, even gangsters rarely wandered the streets, because they might be captured by Cao's army and sent to the army.
And he is not a formal soldier, but an auxiliary soldier.
Not to mention the remuneration, all the work was hard and tiring. From delivering food and meat to sharpening swords, it was not a serious job.
And according to Master Cao's new rules, the auxiliary army must also go to the battlefield.
After completing these hard work, the auxiliary army had to practice boxing with the regular army every day.
Therefore, under Cao Su's command, there were more than a thousand regular troops, and there were seven or eight hundred auxiliary troops escorting the baggage, and there were almost 2,000 troops in front and behind.
"In the more than a month since we arrived at the city, many of our brothers have achieved breakthroughs in their energy and blood."
"Eating well, and gaining experience through successive battles, Qi-blood warriors now account for more than 30% of the main army."
A warrior with 30% Qi and blood is a warrior with 300 Qi and blood.
Cao Su listened to Li Li's report, shook his head and said: "It's not enough, we have to continue to make breakthroughs."
"I heard that there are eight thousand people in the Silver Dragon Army in Lingzhou, and all of them are Qi and Blood Warriors. Only those with three bursts of Qi and Blood can become the leader of the Silver Dragon Army, and only those with a level of strength can become a centurion."
Cao Su has been receiving intelligence from Lingzhou these days.
We already have a relatively sufficient understanding of the overall situation in Lingzhou.
"Compared with the Lingzhou Silver Dragon Army, what does our Pingcheng's prestigious Pegasus Army mean?"
"You can do a rough calculation. Among the eight thousand people, all centurions are in the force realm. If you add in some force realm masters who have not yet become centurions, there will be at least nearly a hundred force realm names."
Cao Su told Li Li about the situation in Lingzhou. Li Li also took a breath and intuitively felt the power of Lingzhou.
"Of course, when we go to Yuzhou, we have no choice but to take a detour from Lingzhou. The probability of encountering the Silver Jiao Army is very low. Even if we encounter it, it will be fine. We are all officers and soldiers of the imperial court."
Silver Dragon Army, when everyone heard this, their thoughts changed slightly.
Is Mr. Cao comparing the best troops in Lingzhou with his own family?
Now, although Cao's army is not as good as the Yin Jiao army, it can still be regarded as an elite army, with a rate of qi and blood warriors as high as 30%.
It is too difficult for everyone to reach the level of qi-blood warriors. Unless some people who cannot break through are eliminated, this will ensure that the rate of qi-blood warriors increases, but in this way, the number of people in the army will decrease.
A warrior like Yin Jiaojun who has saved eight thousand Qi and blood has no idea how much it cost and how much effort he put in.
The imperial court itself also has such troops, even stronger ones, but such troops are only used to protect the holy mountain and the holy city, and will not be drawn out to exterminate any rebels.
"The Silver Dragon Army is so powerful, why don't they go to Yuzhou to destroy the rebels?"
Li Li was very puzzled. He was arranged by Cao Su to do logistics for a few days, but he never got any information from Lingzhou.
Cao Su said: "Because there are many centurions in this Silver Dragon Army who come from major sects in Lingzhou, and the talented disciples of the major sects in Lingzhou will use the Silver Dragon Army as one of their trainings."
"So from another perspective, the Silver Dragon Army can also be regarded as a joint product of the Lingzhou government and the sect."
Luo Yi said in a deep voice: "Sir, there are many ascetics in Lingzhou who have also joined the army. There are also many ascetics in the Silver Dragon Army."
Are there still monks stationed in the army?
Li Li was shocked. Ascetics are noble and generally do not participate in worldly battles.
But at the same time, ascetics are inseparable from secular supplies, so the impression given to secular people is that ascetics are aloof and different from martial artists.
Cao Su nodded: "Yes, the incense of Buddhism and Taoism is prevalent in Lingzhou, the spiritual energy gathers, and there are many practitioners."
"I have already explained the situation to the Lord of Lingzhou Palace this time when I came to Lingzhou, but brothers still cannot relax their vigilance. The forces in Lingzhou are complicated and you need to be careful."
Seeing the seriousness of what Cao Su said, everyone calmed down.
They all clasped their fists and said, "I will obey your orders."
Cao Su said "hmm" and then turned to look at Dengcheng.
Eyes narrowed slightly...
When the army sets out, it cannot move quickly.
After an hour, the people on the city wall could still faintly see the flag of Cao Jun.
After a while, the army finally disappeared.
There are fewer and fewer people on the city wall.
The small town seemed to have become quieter.
The city gate order has also become lax, and passers-by are randomly and casually checked.
On the section of the city wall that no one had seen, a black shadow flashed away like a ghost.
He rushed into the city in an instant.
.......
The Gu family in the west of the city.
The Gu family has been dead for a long time, and the Gu family is in a desolate place.
It is overgrown with weeds and desolate, and when you get close to the yard, you can feel the coldness here.
People in the city have said that since the Gu family was exterminated, they can often hear the miserable cries coming from this place at night.
There are too many grievances and resentments here, making it the ultimate place of darkness.
Now in the Gu family, only Gu Mengshi lives alone.
She was sitting under the Gu family's old locust tree.
Wearing snow-white plain clothes, there is a long sword in front of him.
The horn sounded outside the city, and Cao Jun seemed to be far away.
She always sat quietly in the yard, motionless, like a stone statue.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Suddenly, a breeze blew in the yard.
The breeze blew her headband, and the ends of her hair were gently rolled up.
She looked up and saw a man as majestic as a tiger on the roof, looking at her calmly.
Cao Su suddenly fell in front of Gu Mengshi.
"You really have been practicing swordsmanship for a month."
Cao Su sat in front of Gu Mengshi.
Gu Mengshi put on light makeup today, adding a touch of beauty.
Cao Su also had to admit that Gu Meng was an extremely beautiful woman. Among the several beautiful girls he had seen, only Chu Qingyao could rival her. However, Gu Meng's beauty was a seductive beauty.
Compared with Chu Qingyao's coldness, it can make men more impulsive.
Cao Su subconsciously thought of the scene of Gu Meng wearing denim hot pants and dancing in front of him. If in his previous life, these girls with big breasts, big waists, thin legs and long legs were basically this type.
"Your Majesty said that I should practice swordsmanship, so I will practice swordsmanship."
Gu Mengshi stretched out her hand, and Cao Su suddenly reached forward and grabbed her wrist.
In fact, Cao Su knew that Gu Mengshi had not broken through Qi and blood without touching it.
But Gu Meng's state is a bit strange. Compared to a month ago, this woman seems to have a sharper feeling after practicing the sword?
Gu Mengshi was also very worried, not knowing whether she could be accepted by Cao Su.
"Have you practiced Wushan Sword?"
Cao Su asked.
"yes."
"Did you practice?"
"yes."
Cao Su paused slightly: "Bring out your sword and let me take a look."
After hearing Cao Su's request, Gu Meng picked up the sword on the table, and then pulled it out of the scabbard with a clang!
In an instant, a faint white light appeared from her body. She jumped up and landed under the locust tree, and began to wield her sword.
One move after another, the connection is like flowing water, and it is hard to tell whether it is sword practice or dancing.
The fallen leaves from the old locust tree fluttered in front of Cao Su.
Suddenly, Gu Meng's sword technique changed and suddenly became fierce.
"Swish, swish, swish!"
Every move she strikes is as if she is fighting for her life, her moves are fierce and unreasonable.
"Dacheng."
Cao Su could tell at a glance that Gu Meng's Wushan Sword had reached the Dacheng state. Is this a swordsmanship that has reached the Dacheng state after practicing for a month?
Cao Su confirmed that a month ago, Gu Mengshi did not know martial arts.
I really don’t know if she is truly a genius, or if hatred makes people progress.
Gu Mengshi sheathed her sword, her chest heaved, her face turned red, and she was slightly out of breath.
Cao Su looked at her and remained silent.
She was always very uneasy in her heart.
Cao Su suddenly took out two masks.
One was a bronze mask that he wore on his head.
Gu Mengshi looked at the other silver mask on the table, slightly puzzled.
After putting on the mask, Cao Su's voice became hollow and cold.
"You are too beautiful to work for me. From now on, wear a mask and don't show your true colors to others easily."
"This is a payment for you. Now go to Xiangcheng, Lingzhou, and help me find a family. The family's information is in the letter, and the way to contact me is also in the letter. Once you find it, send the information to me."
"From now on, don't go back to Dengcheng. Just do things for me. Practice your sword skills and strive to break through the power realm as soon as possible."
After Cao Su finished speaking, he stood up and prepared to leave.
The last thing placed on Gu Meng's desk was a money bag, a letter and a map.
Gu Mengshi smiled.
Smiling and laughing, tears flowed down...
Cao Su looked down at the crying woman and said calmly: "From now on, you will have nothing to do with the Gu family. Don't call her Gu Mengshi. What was your previous name?"