plumnovel Chapter 23 Pre-Battle Preparations
Chapter 23 Pre-Battle Preparations
Jia Huan knew that with his limited forces, a direct assault on the Drywood Cliff would be a certain failure.
Therefore, we cannot fight this battle head-on; we must outsmart them!
The prerequisite for outsmarting the opponent is to make all the necessary preparations.
Therefore, Jia Huan first led two of his men back to the Jinyiwei (Imperial Guard) headquarters.
The things he needed to prepare were hard to find on the market, so he had to apply to the government.
"This mission is of great importance, and we must make full preparations before the battle."
"Li Shun and Wang Ren, you two go to the armory immediately and requisition sufficient kerosene and sulfur powder. Remember to requisition according to regulations and without error. Go and return quickly."
"Yes, sir!"
Li Shun and Wang Ren bowed and accepted the order. Their expressions were solemn, and they dared not slack off in the slightest. They immediately turned around and walked quickly toward the armory, their hurried steps showing their efficiency.
After the two left, Jia Huan straightened the collar of his flying fish robe and then turned and walked towards the hidden weapon storehouse inside the government office.
The Jinyiwei's specially made Little Li Flying Daggers are a deadly weapon. The blades are thin and sharp, coated with a special powder, and are swift and silent when thrown. They are the perfect concealed weapons for the Jinyiwei to carry out secret missions, and a sufficient number must be prepared for this operation.
Jia Huan arrived at the armory and showed his badge to the guards, explaining the reason for requesting the supplies and the quantity.
After checking the waist tag and verifying the documents, the guards on duty did not dare to be negligent and immediately counted and issued Jia Huan a sufficient number of the special-made flying knives made by the Embroidered Uniform Guard, in accordance with regulations.
Stacks of throwing knives wrapped in oilcloth were neatly arranged, their blades gleaming coldly. Jia Huan took them, counted them, bowed his thanks, and turned to leave.
At the same time, Li Shun and Wang Ren successfully completed the application procedures at the armory and properly received several barrels of kerosene and several bags of tightly sealed sulfur powder.
Before long, the three met in the courtyard of the government office. All the war supplies they had applied for had arrived, and all their applications had been approved.
Looking at the prepared supplies in front of him, Jia Huan's eyes flashed with a hint of determination, and his aura became increasingly calm and composed.
"Sir, the supplies are ready. Shall we set off now?" Li Shun asked.
"This mission is of utmost importance and extremely dangerous; we cannot rush it!"
"Let's wait until Zhao Tiezhu and his men have finished torturing the Blood Shadow Cult members and come out of the imperial prison before we talk about it," Jia Huan said.
Upon hearing this, Li Shun and Wang Ren both nodded and remained silent.
A few minutes later, the system's voice suddenly rang in Jia Huan's mind.
[Host has successfully apprehended the criminal, gaining 3050 Dark Blue attribute points]
[Host has successfully apprehended the criminal, gaining 1500 Dark Blue attribute points]
[The host has successfully apprehended the criminal and has obtained...]
Four voices rang out in total, indicating that the four members of the Blood Shadow Cult had been taken to the Imperial Prison and tortured.
In this way, Zhao Tiezhu and the others should be able to leave the imperial prison soon and reunite with Jia Huan.
"The four people from the Blood Shadow Cult provided me with a total of 7050 Dark Blue attribute points. Adding the 150 Dark Blue attribute points I had saved up, my current Dark Blue attribute points have reached 7200."
That's enough for me to properly allocate skill points and give my martial arts skills a significant boost!
"Deep Blue, give me some points! Upgrade the Embroidered Spring Soul-Severing Blade to level six, the Golden Scale Prison Suppression Technique to level six, the Flying Fish Shadow Step to level four, and the Soul-Chasing Life-Stealing Lock to level five!"
[The host has consumed 2400 Deep Blue attribute points, upgrading the Embroidered Spring Soul-Severing Blade to the sixth level.]
[Host has consumed 2800 Deep Blue Attribute Points, and the Golden Scale Prison Suppression Technique has been upgraded to the sixth level.]
[The host has consumed 600 Deep Blue attribute points, and upgraded the Flying Fish Shadow Step to the fourth level.]
[The host has consumed 1400 Deep Blue attribute points, upgrading the Soul-Chasing Life-Stealing Lock to the fifth level.]
As the system's voice fell, the true energy within his dantian surged suddenly, transforming into a raging golden dragon that surged wildly through his meridians.
The meridians that were occasionally sluggish when the third level of the technique was used were continuously widened and tempered by the powerful internal energy. The meridian walls felt a tingling and warm swelling pain, but they were quickly repaired under the nourishment of the system's power and became more and more resilient.
His internal strength level rose steadily, from the third level to the fourth level, the fifth level, until he firmly settled on the sixth level!
The internal energy within his dantian transformed into a pool of golden water, profound and condensed, carrying an overwhelming aura that could suppress everything. The pores of his body opened slightly, overflowing with a faint golden energy.
A faint rumbling sound emanated from his entire body, as if his flesh had been reforged, and his strength increased several times over.
At the same time, countless essential sword techniques and power-generating tips flooded into his mind. He mastered everything from basic moves like chopping, slashing, cutting, stabbing, flicking, and sweeping to exquisite variations that could deliver a fatal blow.
The muscles in the arms, waist, abdomen, shoulders and back constantly adjust under the system's power, the muscle fibers become increasingly tight, the wrist holding the knife is as steady as a rock, and the knife technique is constantly rehearsed in the mind, each move becomes smooth and ruthless.
From the fourth level to the fifth level, and then to the sixth level, the entire Embroidered Spring Soul-Severing Blade has been mastered!
The sword intent is restrained, yet with a mere flick of the wrist, there is a sharpness that can shatter souls and split bones. Even without a sword in hand, one is surrounded by a chilling sword aura, and a light flick of the fingertips produces a sound that cuts through the air.
The improvement in lightness skill should not be underestimated!
The meridians in both legs and the acupoints on the soles of the feet were opened one by one, and the leg muscles became light and strong.
The movements and techniques of light footwork flashed through his mind, and his body unconsciously darted lightly in place, his footsteps rising and falling without making a sound.
His movement technique improved rapidly, breaking through from the second level to the third, and then to the fourth. His feet seemed to move with the wind, and his figure was as elusive as a flying fish swimming in water.
The speed of leaping, dodging, and running increased exponentially; turning around in place and shifting positions were as swift as lightning, with clothes fluttering without making a sound.
Even when moving through a small room, they can move with agility and ease, their figures blurring into the distance, showcasing the exquisite stealth techniques of the Imperial Guards.
Finally, there's the improvement of throwing techniques for concealed weapons!
He has mastered all the techniques of exerting force in his wrists and fingers, and his finger and wrist strength has been enhanced by the system. The angle, force, and timing of throwing hidden weapons are all imprinted in his soul.
His skill level soared, from the second level to the third level, the fourth level, and finally the fifth level!
The fingertip power is flexible and versatile, whether it is a straight shot, a slant, a spin, or a sneak attack, it can be done with ease.
The throwing knife was thrown at an extreme speed, the sound of it cutting through the air was completely suppressed, and its accuracy was impeccable.
With a thought, a sharp burst of hidden weapon energy emanates from the fingertips. Even with eyes closed, the weapon can accurately hit the target, truly achieving the ability to track the soul and kill with a single blow!
With this, Jia Huan's Deep Blue skill point allocation is complete once again!
He silently opened the system panel and stared intently at it.
[Host: Jia Huan]
[Learned Martial Arts: Xuanjia Body Forging Technique (Level 6), Embroidered Spring Soul-Severing Blade (Level 6), Golden Scale Prison Suppressing Skill (Level 6), Flying Fish Shadow Step (Level 4), Soul-Chasing Life-Stealing Lock (Level 5)]
[Overall Strength Rating: Peak Innate Level]
[Dark Blue Attribute Points: 0]
"Phew! My skills have improved dramatically again, which has increased my confidence in completing this mission," Jia Huan thought to himself.
Just then, Zhao Tiezhu, Sun Houzi, and four other captains finally arrived in front of Jia Huan.
"Commander, we have successfully completed our mission and extracted all the information about the Blood Shadow Cult from them," Zhao Tiezhu said.
Upon hearing this, Jia Huan nodded.
"Don't rush things with the Blood Shadow Cult. You guys should all have your own underlings, right? Gather them all together, the more the better."
Once everyone is assembled, we'll charge towards the Deadwood Cliff together!
"Yes, Commander!"