The Bodyguard King's CEO Wife-Chapter 1374: Infiltrating Long Mountain

Wuyan waved her sleeve, scattering a handful of white "powder" from her hand. Chen Yuxin dared not be careless. She wielded the Chunjun Sword, using its powerful Sword Qi to form a protective shield in front of her, preventing the powder from approaching her body.

However, these white "powders" didn’t scatter with the wind; instead, they seemed to have a life of their own, floating towards the wooden bridge.

"Everyone, be careful." Feng Ling was exceptionally alert. These powders were so fine that no one noticed as they were dispersed into the air. But Feng Ling’s warning came a step too late; almost a second later, members of the Shadow Organization collapsed in pain, wailing. There was no warning, as if they had suddenly been poisoned, with "terrifying" red spots appearing on their faces.

"These are not powders but a type of worm, finer than powder, minute and hardly noticeable. Once inhaled, they cause excruciating pain and a fate worse than death. Without an antidote, they will die." Wuyan’s voice was cold.

"Do you think I care about these people’s lives? They are my Death Soldiers, and today you’ll join them in the grave." Chen Yuxin continued to thrust her sword. Wuyan didn’t know Chen Yuxin’s methods, and even Ye Shikai was unaware. After their marriage, Chen Yuxin only showed her wifely side to Ye Shikai, with many things even he didn’t know.

"Let’s see if you have the skills." Wuyan lightly tapped the ground with her toes. If she truly wanted to go for the kill, mere Sword Qi wouldn’t be enough to secure Chen Yuxin’s life. Yet, despite her resentment, Wuyan bore Ye Shikai’s child.

Even outside the God King Hall in North America last time, Ye Shikai was furious with Chen Yuxin, but ultimately, he cared about the unborn child. Were it not for this, Ye Shikai might have ruthlessly "cut off all ties."

Wuyan gracefully skimmed through the air and landed by the riverbank. Disciples from the Worm Sect arrived, along with several elders who seemed to be sect elders.

"Sect Leader, are you alright?" Though these elders were nearly half a century older than Wuyan, the Worm Sect only recognized hierarchy, not age. Wuyan, at the youthful age of eighteen, was able to lead the Worm Sect with recognition within the martial world, proving her capabilities.

"Sect Leader, please allow me and the other elders to go up and kill this witch together."

"Calling me a witch, fine, today I’ll massacre." Chen Yuxin was furious, her anger overwhelming her. Feng Ling and Limei arrived as well. Despite the loss of Shadow Organization members, even the four generals of Netherworld Palace dared not underestimate the two commanders’ power.

"Wait, everyone, stop fighting." At this moment, Ji Qian suddenly emerged from one side, walking between the two parties, seemingly trying to mediate. However, her appearance only fueled Chen Yuxin’s fury further.

"Ji Qian, you finally dared to come out. Where is Kai? It’s you, this woman, who caused his life to be uncertain." Chen Yuxin wanted to rush forward and strangle Ji Qian. She worried about Ye Shikai’s situation, but even Wang Kai and the others at the Holy Mountain had no idea of Ye Shikai’s whereabouts.

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Qin Dynasty.

"Leaving over two thousand troops in Gong County isn’t a solution. This day alone consumes fifty to sixty stone of grain; Gong County can’t bear it." Ye Shikai checked the grain warehouses in Gong County, his expression solemn, his brows furrowed. Nearly nine-tenths of the warehouses were empty. Despite the recent autumn harvest, with only these few grains, even with households’ remaining grain, barely enough to last until the next harvest. The army can’t stay here.

Looking at the empty warehouses, Ye Shikai vaguely understood why Shangguan Jian strongly wanted to capture Long Mountain. The troops only carried half a month’s worth of dried food, and now three days had passed. Once the rations are gone, they’d be no different from robbers.

Only by seizing the stockpiled supplies at Long Mountain can the army continue operating.

But they just argued differing opinions earlier.

Returning to the camp, Ye Shikai saw Shangguan Jian drinking alone inside.

"Cough, cough, Shangguan, I reconsidered earlier. I agree with attacking Long Mountain." Ye Shikai coughed lightly. They had been unpleasant earlier, needing to ease the atmosphere.

"Really, Old Ye, you really agree?" Shangguan Jian, excited upon hearing this, abruptly stood up, even knocking over the wine bottle on the table.

"Ideals and reality always differ. If we remain idle, in the end, we’ll starve, risking Gong County’s people. You’re right, let’s take Long Mountain, then drink and feast heartily."

"Great, brother." Shangguan Jian excitedly hugged Ye Shikai.

"But before attacking, we must prepare meticulously. Being fearless doesn’t mean dying in vain. I need time for a thorough reconnaissance of Long Mountain." Ye Shikai replied.

"Alright, how long do you need?"

"Barring any unexpected events, three days."

"Three days... sure, no problem, I’ll wait for you three days." Shangguan Jian thought the military rations could last over ten days, with some grain from Gong County, enduring roughly two weeks. Giving Ye Shikai three days was workable.

"Also, find some commoners’ clothes. I plan to take ten brothers into Long Mountain." Ye Shikai’s words were shocking. Shangguan Jian was surprised on hearing them.

"What, that’s impossible. You’re the army’s deputy commander. How can you personally infiltrate Long Mountain?"

"Being deputy commander, I must grasp the entire situation. Frankly, Mr. Sun’s words can’t be fully trusted. Whether there’s stockpiled grain and equipment in Long Mountain, I need to investigate myself." When at Dragon Teeth, reconnaissance was every team member’s basic skill. In the modern age of high-tech weaponry, Dragon Teeth could still penetrate recon, much less now. Ye Shikai had this confidence.

"Since you’re determined, I won’t stop you, but with only ten people, wouldn’t it be too dangerous? There are thousands of enemy troops within Long Mountain. If you’re exposed, I fear..."

"The more people, the more exposure risk. Hence, bringing fewer is safer. Recently, many robbers joined Long Mountain, giving me a chance to infiltrate." Ye Shikai meticulously explained his plan. The few participants were all elite, hardened centurions Ye trained, with battlefield experience, excellent psychological resilience.

"I already notified Man Cang, to bring his few brothers from Wei Wu Zuo and wait for me. Also, I want to borrow your adjutant, Zhao He."

"No problem, I’ll station the troops around Long Mountain; bring signal arrows, and if there’s danger, request aid immediately."