For five consecutive days, Qin Tian and Du Qiuniang were busy researching the concoction method for the Immortal Pill.

However, while studying the alchemical methods, both Qin Tian and Du Qiuniang encountered numerous difficulties. Some of the tools and advanced alchemical terminologies, even though Qin Tian had learned alchemy techniques at East Han Academy before, seemed to have been returned to his teacher, Feili Xue, when faced with these advanced methods.

"Hiss... This 'Xuanming Medicine Book' is quite interesting. Could it be that the Demon Clan's alchemical methods are different from those of our Tianyuan Dynasty? I'm only half-understanding it."

After a few days, Qin Tian began to scratch his head.

He found it difficult to understand, and Du Qiuniang was even more perplexed. Unwilling to give up, she said, "Young Master, how about we talk to Fei'er and make a handwritten copy of this 'Xuanming Medicine Book' to take with us?"

"Good suggestion. If we encounter Feili Xue in the future, I still need to ask her. As a grandmaster in alchemy, she must know."

Speaking of Feili Xue, Qin Tian remembered that back in East State, this noble yet gentle alchemist had helped him several times. It seemed he still owed her a favor.

Unfortunately, he had been in the Imperial City for years and had yet to meet Feili Xue.

After all, families like Feili Xue's, who are grandmasters in alchemy, serve exclusively for the Ice Emperor and hold no official position. So, even though Qin Tian had been thriving in the Imperial City, he never had the chance to meet Feili Xue.

At that moment, Qin Tian and Du Qiuniang went to find Liu Fei'er.

Liu Fei'er, upon hearing their desire to concoct the Immortal Pill to take back to Earth for Lu Qing and the others, was more than willing. She immediately instructed someone to handwrite a copy and gave it to Qin Tian.

"Boss, the War God has made a move and is set to engage Xu Kuan directly."

Xiao Zhuang found Qin Tian at the Imperial Palace, looking serious, and said, "I received news an hour ago that the War God's Black Hawk Army is just over a hundred kilometers from Yueya City."

Qin Tian nodded, gazing at Xiao Zhuang, "Old Third, what's wrong? You don't look well."

Xiao Zhuang gave a wry smile and replied, "Boss, I've been feeling unwell these past two days, my eyelids have been twitching uncontrollably. I talked with Old Zhou several times, and we both have this uneasy premonition."

"What uneasy premonition? Are you referring to this West State war?" Qin Tian was taken aback.

Xiao Zhuang nodded and said, "Yes, Old Zhou went to gather information, investigated the War God's history, and the Black Hawk Army he trained is indeed quite formidable... This force can't be dealt with using conventional warfare, their execution is very strong, and their individual combat ability is also impressive."

"Could they be stronger than our Qin Family Army?" Qin Tian asked.

At that moment, Zhou Yang also walked over from a distance and said, "In terms of individual combat ability, considering the high recruitment standards of our Qin Family Army, no unit is stronger than ours. However, when it comes to tactical proficiency and coordinated combat, that's another matter."

Zhou Yang approached, holding a map in his hand, and said, "Boss, I've been analyzing the West State situation for the past two days, especially examining the terrain and environment around Yueya City and West Capital City."

As Zhou Yang spoke, he spread out the map, and the three began studying it on a wooden table.

In the distance, Liu Fei'er brought Fei Hong over, poured tea for them, and curiously said, "I heard the West State war is about to begin. Our forces are twice as many as the War God's, so there shouldn't be any issues, right?"

Zhou Yang pointed at the map and said, "Look, Yueya City and West Capital City, these are the defensive works Old Xu set up, which are very solid, allowing for offensive and defensive maneuvers."

"However, these defenses all focus on Yueya City and West Capital City. To the east of Yueya City, there's a river... Normally, from Yueya City to West Capital City, there are only these two main roads, and Old Xu has laid out meticulous arrangements; the War God shouldn't find an opportunity." 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

"But, if the War God chooses to cross the river from the flanks, bypass Yueya City, and launch a surprise attack on West Capital City from behind, you see... the West Capital City's defenses are all directed towards the east. If they cross the river and attack from the south or west, the defenses of West Capital City would instantly drop by three or four times..."

With Zhou Yang's analysis, Qin Tian nodded, "This indeed is a hidden danger. But the question is, would the War God really dare to cross the river?"

Xiao Zhuang also said, "Yes, the War God has only a hundred thousand troops. We have a hundred thousand garrisoned at Yueya City and ninety thousand at West Capital City. No matter which city he attacks, he couldn't possibly succeed, right? If the War God's forces disappear from the front, Old Xu couldn't possibly be unaware of preventive measures against a surprise attack, could he?"

Zhou Yang, with a serious expression, said, "What if the War God splits the Black Hawk Army into two, one engaging in a feigned frontal assault while the other crosses the river to surprise attack West Capital City?"

"Split the army?"

Xiao Zhuang laughed and said, "The War God has only a hundred thousand troops. How could he divide them? At least fifty thousand should be left on the front lines, otherwise, if Che Aijun finds out about their lack of numbers, they'd surely be wiped out."

"Leave fifty thousand and use fifty thousand to attack West Capital City," Zhou Yang stated.

"Hahaha... Fifty thousand? Alright, even if fifty thousand remain without being discovered, once those fifty thousand cross the river, how could that number of troops attack West Capital City? West Capital City, defended by Old Xu and Ye Kun, has ninety thousand garrison soldiers. Could it be taken?" Xiao Zhuang did not believe it.

Liu Fei'er also said, "Yes, if the War God sends troops to cross the river to surprise attack West Capital City, they'd have no retreat. Should the attack fail, those fifty thousand would definitely be entirely wiped out. The War God shouldn't dare to take this risk, right?"

"You all have valid points. If it were an ordinary person, I wouldn't worry and would think it's a pipe dream. But we're currently facing the War God!"

Zhou Yang emphasized their opponent's strength again, "The War God who has never been defeated in battle! We haven't faced him yet, but rumors say the War God is bold yet meticulous, with expertise in intrigue and strategy."

Zhou Yang's words left Xiao Zhuang and Liu Fei'er silent.

Xiao Zhuang said, "If we're scared of the War God before the battle even begins, then we truly can't fight this battle."

Qin Tian pondered for a long time and said, "You all make valid points. However, at present, I believe we must guard against all possible scenarios."

"In that case, I'll immediately write a letter to Xu Kuan, asking him to strengthen patrol and surveillance near Donglin River to prevent anyone from crossing the river for a surprise attack."

Qin Tian had Fei Hong bring paper and pen, and he began to write earnestly in front of everyone.

After writing, he had a Qin Family Army soldier rush immediately to West Capital City.

"Report! Urgent report!"

The soldier of the Qin Family Army had just left less than ten minutes before a spy hurriedly rushed to the palace's exterior, "Lord Qin, an urgent report from the front!"

(Ten minutes later, there will be another chapter)