Divine & Bizarre: Increasing Points to Invincibility-Chapter 894 - 241: Fan Wu’s Terrifying Aura! Tens of Thousands of Troops Are Merely So!_3

In just one afternoon, one evening, and another morning, they completed such a large-scale assembly and ambush without anyone noticing. One can imagine just how formidable the military strength of the Shangwu Dynasty was and how high their military proficiency was.

"Father, is it necessary to spend so much just to catch two wanted criminals and three outsiders? That’s a total of 39,816 Concealment Talismans, and at a cost of ten taels of silver each, that’s 390,000 taels of silver!"

In the depths of the dense forest to the right of the road, a voice emanating deep pain emerged, "Fortunately, these talismans were drawn by our people and did not require labor costs. If we were to include the cost of labor, wouldn’t it reach 500,000 to 600,000 taels of silver?"

"And even if we catch both wanted criminals and those three outsiders, how much silver can we get? The bounty for the two criminals combined is only 4,000 taels of silver, right?" 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

"Even assuming those three outsiders... are some rich men from afar, they surely can’t be carrying thousands of taels of silver on them, can they?"

"Plus, setting up the ambush requires spending silver, and the military provisions also cost money. All these miscellaneous expenses add up to a total expenditure of no less than 500,000 taels of silver for this single operation!"

"That is to say... We’re not going to break even on this job at all! In fact, we’re at a loss of 490,000 taels!"

Embedded in such a voice was a slight dissatisfaction and complaint. The speaker, clearly troubled by the expenditure of silver, was a young officer clad in silver armor who looked to be under thirty.

"Vulgar! Narrow-minded, lacking vision!" the moment the young officer in silver finished speaking, the hilt of a sword harshly struck upon his silver-plumed helmet. A middle-aged man with a beard, wearing a face of discontent, spoke out, "You, compared to your brothers in the Imperial City, fall far short!"

Mounted on a towering horse, the man was adorned in dazzling Golden Armor which certainly wasn’t made of real gold but bore a close resemblance in color.

This man was none other than Tuoba Jundu!

The commander-general of the naval forces of Kaihai County!

And the young officer in silver armor was none other than Tuoba Jundu’s youngest son!

Listening to Tuoba Jundu as he chided with a darkened face, "Do you think nearly 500,000 taels of silver is a lot? Don’t forget the reason we used this sum. We’re out to suppress rebels! If we manage to capture those two brothers, do you believe the Imperial Court won’t reimburse us the silver? Even if the Imperial Court doesn’t pay us back, we are serving the National Master. Would the National Master ignore this matter?"

"When the time comes, the 500,000 plus taels of silver will certainly return to our hands, and in addition... we will gain a favor from the National Master! Moreover, putting down the two wanted rebel criminals counts as a great achievement. It’s a deal where we benefit in three ways, how can you not see that?"

Talking to this point, Tuoba Jundu’s face was full of disappointment, "It seems impossible to expect you to think things through; you might as well just be a simple officer in the military. When it comes to thinking, let your two deputy commanders do it for you. You just need to rely on your own martial prowess, slay enemies on the battlefield, and earn your merits."

"Remember!"

Tuoba Jundu imparted his instructions to his son using a secret technique, "Later, when those two wanted criminals and the three outsiders pass through this place, do not take action. Wait until the men below have worn them down, then you can strike to take their heads. Remember, those three outsiders must be captured alive, but as for the brothers Yan Dalong and Yan Dahu, do with them as you please."

Just as he finished articulating the secret message, Tuoba Jundu suddenly turned his head towards a direction, and through the dense foliage of the forest, he could vaguely see a pigeon flying overhead.

After spotting the pigeon, Tuoba Jundu stroked his long beard, squinting his eyes, "It seems like our prey is about to step into our trap. Relay the order down the line, ensure everyone secures their Concealment Talismans!"

"Before the prey completely falls into our trap, not a single accident must occur, no one is to lose their Concealment Talisman, lest the prey senses something amiss!"

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"Strange..." On the road, leading Old Blue Ox, Yun Jiuqing couldn’t help but mutter to herself, "Why does this trip seem too smooth? Clearly, in the local officials’ eyes, we are not good people, yet they let us leave just like that? Aren’t they going to do anything?"

This was the very point that Yun Jiuqing found extremely strange. She felt their departure from Kaihai County seemed all too easy. Why were there no one stopping them along the way? Extremely odd.

"Isn’t the reason simple?" Yan Dahu said nonchalantly from behind, "The local officials must have been scared by the two of us! They sent out thousands before and couldn’t capture us; naturally, they wouldn’t dare stop us from leaving. They would prefer that we leave Kaihai County as far behind as possible."