Chapter 135: Chapter 135: Tactical Deployment! Attempting to Refine the Internal Organs!

Chu Ming pointed to the flag representing the Nine Hordes Kingdom behind him: "Just because the Nine Hordes Kingdom isn’t stupid doesn’t mean their mounts aren’t. Master, you might try the bamboo rod."

"What do you mean?" Xiang Yue frowned slightly.

"The Tiger Armor Army should have captured some Barbarian Bulls, Master can send someone to try it out and you’ll find out."

As Chu Ming spoke, he once again disguised himself as Fang Xiao, cupped his hands and saluted: "Disciple takes his leave."

"Good lad, feigning profundity with me!" Xiang Yue looked at the sand table, a hint of surprise in his brows.

If we could truly use the bamboo rod to lure the Nine Hordes Kingdom into the valley, this plan would work!

If this strategy succeeds, Xiang Yue believes the Tiger Armor Army’s morale will greatly increase, and the Nine Hordes Kingdom’s strength in Yangjia City will be greatly diminished, increasing the chances of success significantly.

Capturing Yangjia City means the Yangjia Plain behind it will also fall into the hands of the Tiger Armor Army.

Yangjia Plain is one of the few places in the southeast of the Nine Hordes Kingdom that can train Barbarian Bulls; capturing this plain would not only severely damage the opponent, but also tear a big hole in the southeastern defense line of the Nine Hordes Kingdom!

Bamboo rod, huh...

He walked to the entrance of the camp tent, watching as Chu Ming’s figure gradually disappeared, a small smile curled at the corners of his mouth.

This lad still has many secrets to uncover.

But being grateful is enough.

He turned to look at Huo Buyan, who had been stationed at the entrance: "Commander Huo, prepare some bamboo rods and go to the place where the Barbarian Bulls are held."

"Yes." Huo Buyan immediately cupped his hands, although he wasn’t sure what the bamboo rods were for, he still followed orders.

...

In a small grassy area, surrounded by iron fences five or six meters high, twenty or thirty massive Barbarian Bulls with legs as thick as pillars and sharp horns were eating with their heads lowered.

The Tiger Armor Army frequently battles with the Nine Hordes Kingdom, capturing some Barbarian Bull mounts in the process.

Unfortunately, there are too few to utilize them effectively; otherwise, the Tiger Armor Army would have yet another type of cavalry—mounted on Barbarian Bulls!

Xiang Yue stood with his hands behind his back, outside the grassy field.

Beside him were Huo Buyan, Ten Thousand Soldiers Commander Meng Zhen, and Chiliarch Ling Hao.

Both Meng Zhen and Ling Hao held several pieces of bamboo rods in their hands.

"Ling Hao, throw some in and see if they eat it." Huo Buyan said in a deep voice.

"Alright."

Ling Hao forcefully threw the bamboo rods near the Barbarian Bulls’ mouths.

Clang clang——

The Barbarian Bulls didn’t eat; instead, they seemed startled, immediately charging and rampaging.

"Huh?"

Xiang Yue’s eyes instantly shot out a gleam, his voice somewhat excited: "Meng Zhen, change your position and strike the bamboo rod."

"Understood."

Meng Zhen brought the bamboo rod to the side where the Barbarian Bulls were avoiding.

Clang clang——

The crisp sound of the bamboo rod echoed.

Roar roar... Roar roar...

Over twenty Barbarian Bulls were stimulated again, charging in the opposite direction.

Meng Zhen changed his position and struck again, prompting the Bulls to run in the opposite direction.

"Commander!" Huo Buyan looked at the terrified Barbarian Bulls, his breathing immediately quickened: "Barbarian Bulls fear the sound of bamboo rod striking!"

"Haha, good!" Xiang Yue rejoiced: "Commander Huo, Meng Zhen, Ling Hao, make sure to keep this matter confidential and secretly prepare bamboo rods!"

"Understood!" Meng Zhen and Ling Hao, although unaware of the ambush plan set in West Wind Valley, immediately understood the importance of using bamboo rods to drive the Nine Hordes Kingdom’s Barbarian Bulls.

Huo Buyan looked at the panicking herd, wondering how Commander Xiang knew that the Barbarian Bulls feared the sound of bamboo rods.

During the strategic discussions at sunset, everyone was still frustrated about how to lure the Barbarian Bulls into the ambush at West Wind Valley. How did Commander Xiang figure it out after meeting Fang Qingshi...

Huh? Fang Qingshi!

Huo Buyan’s face immediately changed.

Could it have been Fang Qingshi’s idea?

But how did Fang Qingshi even know?

...

Chu Ming returned to the camp with mixed emotions, and Fang Xiao immediately cast him a questioning gaze.

"Come in and speak."

After entering the inner tent, Little Shan was obediently outside, tidying up without listening in.

"Young master, how did it go, what did Commander Xiang say?" Fang Xiao asked eagerly.

"I was discovered." replied Chu Ming calmly.

"Ah? Young master?!" Fang Xiao’s expression changed drastically upon hearing this.

"But it’s fine, Commander Xiang doesn’t mind and still accepted me as a personal attendant."

Chu Ming took out the Star Silkworm Armor and the Glazed Jade Token: "These two treasures are gifts from Commander Xiang."

He recounted the events that had transpired.

Fang Xiao gazed at Chu Ming’s calm demeanor and the two extraordinary items in hand, finally calming his nerves.

But soon, he furrowed his brows tightly: "Young master, your talent is exceptional, the likes of which this old servant has never seen in his lifetime!"

"Since Commander Xiang doesn’t mind your identity and accepted you as a personal attendant, does that mean this old servant can still..."

Fang Xiao knew his own strength was weak and couldn’t keep up with Chu Ming long ago. He also knew that the only way he could protect Chu Ming was to continue being his stand-in.

Chu Ming observed Housekeeper Fang’s anxious expression, his heart filled with gratitude.

Things had progressed to this stage, yet Housekeeper Fang was still thinking of shielding him.

His expression turned serious: "Housekeeper Fang, you..."

"Is it because Commander Xiang disagrees?" before Chu Ming could speak a few words, Fang Xiao solemnly said: "Young master must never expose your identity, I will go explain to Commander Xiang!"

"Housekeeper Fang!" Chu Ming sighed inwardly, handing over the Star Silkworm Soft Armor, said seriously: "Take it."

He knew Fang Xiao’s stubborn nature, worried he might indeed argue with Xiang Yue on his behalf.

Fang Xiao hesitated for a moment, hurriedly saying: "This is Commander Xiang’s gift to the young master."

"It’s a gift to the personal attendant, Housekeeper Fang, how can you stand in for me without accepting it?"

Chu Ming spoke without revealing emotions.

This inner armor could withstand a full-scale attack from those at the Refining Organ Realm Perfection; its defensive power was extraordinarily impressive and was given by Xiang Yue for his survival.

Since Housekeeper Fang was to take his place, staying among the Tiger Armor Army for extended periods, he required this armor even more than Chu Ming.

Housekeeper Fang’s face was filled with resignation: "Young master..."

"Don’t wish to stand in for me?"

"..." After much consideration, Fang Xiao ultimately accepted the soft armor.

Later on, Chu Ming shared many things with Fang Xiao.

About half the time passed.

"Young master, you should rest now." said Fang Xiao, exiting the inner tent.

"Mm," Chu Ming was indeed a bit tired, having used the Mental Suppression of the Sword Gourd several times this afternoon and then getting his identity exposed by the Commander of the Tiger Armor Army in the evening.

Though he weathered the storm, he was mentally quite drained.

After Fang Xiao left, Chu Ming sat at the desk, brought out brush and ink paper, and began drawing something.

Art allowed his thoughts to relax, restoring spiritual power.

[Calligraphy and Painting: Ink and Brush Skill]

[Progress: 99/100]

The progress of his [Calligraphy and Painting] skill had been stuck at ’99’ for quite a while, yet he hadn’t found a way to break through.

Soon, Little Shan brought in refreshments, tea, and clean clothes, which he consumed all and changed into, feeling invigorated.

Fully recovered, Chu Ming stopped drawing and activated [Sword Gourd Spirit], engaging in inner vision.

"The quantity of Qi Blood Power has condensed twenty-two paths... all the bones in the body have been tempered, cultivation technique inference Paper Refining Internal Realm..."

In his mind, above the Cultivation Technique Lake, that eleven-colored rainbow bridge, apart from the first color solidifying, the second color had already solidified!

"Come."

Chu Ming started guiding the Qi Blood Power from his blood vessels according to the cultivation technique.

Qi Blood Power first paused at the location of the chest, then moved with the blood and flesh to the site near the spleen.

With just a thought, it split into two, then into four, then into eight...

Within just a few breaths, the originally sturdy Qi Blood Power had changed into a misty form, enveloping the main spleen.