Allure of a Country Maiden
Chapter 668 - 666 meaning

Chapter 668: 666 meaning

Shangguan Xuanyi finished arranging the windbreak, thinking to himself as he observed the dunes in the distance slowly changing shape.

Feng Xing and Feng Hen kept quiet, standing behind him.

They certainly wouldn’t be so foolish as to think that their master was here simply to enjoy the scenery.

It took a while for Shangguan Xuanyi to turn around and say to Feng Xing and the others: "Find a way to bring some boulders here."

"Yes, Master!" Feng Xing and Feng Yang respectfully withdrew.

Once alone, Shangguan Xuanyi took out a bucket of water from his ring and began watering the newly planted trees to set their roots firm. He then covered the new plantings with dead leaves and sand, so that without digging them up, no one could tell they were recently planted.

The soldiers dispersed, digging holes and planting trees, while Shangguan Xuanyi watered them from behind. They were busy until dark, with Shangguan Xuanyi providing illumination with a night pearl to each group. Fortunately, they were all physically strong and efficient in their tasks. After another busy morning, all the preparations were finally complete.

By then, the huge rocks were also brought back. Shangguan Xuanyi directed the soldiers to place the boulders at specific positions.

Then Shangguan Xuanyi had Feng Xing and Feng Hen take the soldiers to experience the fruits of their labor.

Shangguan Xuanyi pretended to be the enemy and attacked them.

Feng Xing led everyone into the windbreak, only to quickly realize they were lost. They felt as though they had encountered a ghost wall and couldn’t find a way out no matter what.

During these two days, they had become very familiar with the windbreak. But now, despite the familiar feeling, they could not find a way out. After walking around three or four times, they found themselves back at the starting point.

"This is miraculous, what’s happening?"

"What do you think? Our master has successfully set up the formation!"

"Our master is truly incredible! By changing the positions of some of the trees, it’s as if he has created another world. If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, I would never have believed it!"

"With this, capturing the enemy will be a piece of cake!"

...

At that moment, Shangguan Xuanyi suddenly appeared from somewhere and struck towards Feng Hen. Sensing danger, Feng Hen quickly turned around to defend.

Seeing this, Shangguan Xuanyi dodged nimbly and ran in a certain direction. Feng Hen hurried after him but quickly lost sight of Shangguan Xuanyi!

Feng Hen ended up lost in the corner, unable to find a way out.

Shangguan Xuanyi appeared again from somewhere. Feng Xing spotted him right away. As soon as Shangguan Xuanyi saw that he had been discovered, he immediately turned around and left.

Feng Xing rushed to chase after him, only to find that his master had been no more than a hundred meters away from him. Despite following in the direction Shangguan Xuanyi had left, he couldn’t pick up his trail and seemed to be going in circles.

After testing each of his guardsmen in the same manner, Shangguan Xuanyi finally led all of them out of the windbreak. He taught them how to navigate their way out and assigned each of them their duties.

Feng Xing and the others nodded solemnly. It was incredible! The monumental formation was the result of their digging and planting. They were truly making historic contributions!

Following this, Shangguan Xuanyi entrusted them with guarding the windbreak, so the enemy could not pass through. He then left to bring his troops over.

...

The next morning, the fog was heavy, obscuring the view beyond three or four meters.

The soldiers at the rear couldn’t even see the troops in the middle, let alone the front.

Shangguan Xuanyi, riding at the front of the team, had the other generals and deputy generals closely following him.

Seeing the fog so dense, Shangguan Xuanyi told the deputy generals behind him: "Tell the soldiers to stay close to their companions and not to get lost. Be alert for sneak attacks."

The deputy generals nodded, then turned and shouted to the soldiers, "Everyone, stay close together! Don’t lose your way! And always be on the lookout for sneak attacks!"

Upon hearing this, everyone moved even closer together.

The valley was just ahead, causing Shangguan Xuanyi to stop his advance.

Simultaneously, the massive team following him also halted one by one.

Frowning slightly, Shangguan Xuanyi gazed at the abnormally dense fog in the valley. It was not just white, but had a faint, elusive tinge of black mixed in.

Shangguan Xuanyi was reminded of the poisonous gas he and Xiao’er had encountered in the valley last time.

The climate in the northwest was dry and rarely saw rain all year round, so he had never heard of poisonous gas in this valley.

Shangguan Xuanyi recalled the formation that had left his army helpless before.

His intuition told him that the unusual conditions inside had something to do with a formation.

Since he could think of using formations to achieve victory, it wouldn’t be surprising if the enemy could think of the same.

This was the first time Shangguan Xuanyi had encountered an opponent since learning Qi Men Dun Jia, which excited him somewhat.

So let’s see, who’s got the better strategy!

"Rest on the spot and wait for my return before proceeding," Shangguan commanded before riding his horse into the valley alone.

Indeed, this fog was poisonous!

After taking a pill, Shangguan Xuanyi continued to walk carefully forward.

From the outside, the fog in the valley seemed heavy, but once he entered the formation, it began to thin.

Situ Junjie watched from a hidden location as Shangguan Xuanyi dared to venture into the formation alone. The corner of his mouth nearly curled up to his eyes, and he sneered inwardly: Totally overestimating himself!

Situ Junjie beckoned several soldiers over and instructed them carefully.

The soldiers took their orders and moved out.

Shangguan Xuanyi dismounted and strolled forward. As he observed the surroundings, he tried to figure out how the formation had been arranged in his mind.

Although there were countless variations in battle strategy and formation, they all adhered to certain principles.

As long as he grasped the key points, he could get out of this maze.

However, it was difficult to determine where the life gate and death gate were located in the formation from the layout of the objects in the fog alone, especially since no one had attacked him yet.

But difficulty didn’t mean it couldn’t be solved. Shangguan Xuanyi had already moved quite a distance forward.

Suddenly, a figure emerged from the fog.

Upon seeing this, Shangguan Xuanyi was relieved. With someone appearing, his judgment became even easier.

Shangguan Xuanyi swiftly drew his sword and rushed at him.

The figure, who was planning to launch a surprise attack on Shangguan Xuanyi, was taken aback by the swift response. He hastily retreated!

This pleased Shangguan Xuanyi all the more.

In Xiao’er’s words: he fled well, spectacularly even, and made quite a ruckus as he fled!

Shangguan Xuanyi closely followed him.

The fleeing figure was shocked. Had the formation laid by the military strategist failed? How could Shangguan Xuanyi still keep up with him?!

Situ Junjie, watching the scene, was also utterly astounded! This was impossible. He had never heard of Shangguan Xuanyi learning the tactics of Qi Men Dun Jia!

But otherwise, how on earth could Shangguan Xuanyi have kept up with Li Fu?!

Li Fu glanced back at the emotionless Shangguan Xuanyi tailing him and almost felt like crying.

What should he do to shake him off?!

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