Otherworld Advance Team
Chapter 1307 - 1300: Receiving Aid

Chapter 1307: Chapter 1300: Receiving Aid

But analyzing it from this aspect, Ziang felt that Boyan did make some sense. Indeed, as he had said, as long as the Demon Clan’s army could achieve victory, even if it was just a return to the previous order, the merchants would profit rather than watching the nobility divide their existing interests.

"We have accepted your gifts. If you have anything else to say or any requests to make, hurry up," Zisu nodded slightly, saying indifferently.

"These gifts aren’t given for nothing," Boyan declared, "I need a definite answer, can the Demon Clan’s army drive away the Heavenly Army and the nobility clans?"

Faced with his questioning, Zisu didn’t know how to respond, so she subconsciously looked towards Ziang. Scratching his head, Ziang finally nodded gently and replied, "I can guarantee it!"

"Is Leader Zisu of the same opinion?" Boyan looked towards Zisu, asking seriously.

"Yes!" Hearing Ziang’s reply, Zisu felt an inexplicable sense of relief and nodded in response.

"That’s good," Boyan nodded, his expression gradually softening, then continued, "If so, we will support you in this war unstintingly. If you need funds, we can lend them to you; if you need supplies, we can sell them to you at a low price until the war is completely won. In return, we hope to get our deserved share of benefits after the war ends."

"What kind of benefits do you want?" Zisu asked.

"After the war, we hope to contract the mining rights of Origin Ore in West Outer Heaven. Of course, we won’t force it. We will pay taxes to Abisien and employ locals. What do you think about this?" Boyan answered.

"Just the mining rights, that looks a bit familiar..." Ziang muttered.

"I can’t guarantee that you’ll definitely get the mining rights, but if we wish to contract it out, you will certainly be given priority," Zisu pondered.

"That is also acceptable," Boyan hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

Boyan clearly calculated the current predicament of Abisien—no money, no food, no ore—so even if they wanted to do business, they could only do so on credit first, waiting for the situation to improve after taking Wufeng City.

"We need funds and supplies; can you manage that?" Zisu asked.

"Please specify the supplies you need, and we will do our utmost to provide them," Boyan asserted his stance.

The meeting lasted for over two hours, and eventually, Boyan and his companions unloaded all the supplies they brought and then left Lingyuan City with their convoy.

Quickly, the city’s guards swarmed out, moving all the supplies from outside the city into the city.

Luo’er was busily adjusting propaganda policies, focusing all the hatred of the Demon Clan on the Dongsheng army. Because this meeting did lead to some negative effects: some members of the Demon Clan thought their leaders were communicating with the enemy, betraying Abisien.

Luo’er put significant effort into pacifying the agitated crowd. This was the first time he felt the pressure arising from extreme nationalism.

Regardless, propaganda needed to be adjusted according to the policy. It wasn’t plausible for Abisien to distrust every Kyushu person; that would be biased.

Inside the Dongsheng Empire, there was also disunity. Those who could be friends should be friends, not stubbornly seen as enemies.

The leaders of the Demon Clan all agreed with Luo’er’s propaganda because it indeed had a substantial effect. If they followed the old patterns, after the Battle of Lingyuan City, Abisien wouldn’t have been able to launch an effective counterattack anymore.

However, the arrival of Luo’er and others changed everything. Under his efforts, the leaders saw Abisien unifying at a visible rate, while the Dongsheng Empire was also visibly disintegrating into various factions.

After the Battle of Lingyuan City, all the leaders thought the Dongsheng Empire was invincible, but just over a month later, everyone’s mindset had drastically changed. From top to bottom, all of Abisien is filled with confidence in defeating the Dongsheng Empire, almost a miracle.

With Boyan’s commercial route, the Demon Clan’s army could ensure a basic supply of materials, and many reforms they wanted to implement but were powerless to, were now possible because of the emergence of Boyan and others.

Zisu proposed a comprehensive resource procurement plan to Boyan and the others, focusing primarily on food and minerals. The minerals were mainly high-quality iron ore and components like saltpeter and sulfur for making gunpowder.

For this reason, the Demon Clan army postponed launching their large-scale counterattack, wanting to wait until their weaponry was fully improved before initiating the assault.

Of course, this only delayed the large-scale counterattack; the previously planned special operations were still proceeding accordingly. Before the outbreak of the war, they needed to eliminate as many generals as possible to weaken the Dongsheng army’s combat capabilities.

For this operation, Luo’er had to commit his own direct combat forces. Although everyone had rich experience in adventurous combat, as the departure neared, Luo’er still felt worried, so he gathered them for a pre-battle speech.

"Listen well, pair up two by two and join the raiding teams. Remember, you’re not the main force. Do not act recklessly for momentary bravery; if overwhelmed, let the Demon Clan army take over and do not be foolhardy. Compared to them, we can’t afford to face losses," Luo’er said seriously to the lined-up individuals.

"Your primary weapon is the Yuanzi gun. Except for Feng, no one is allowed to engage in close combat with the generals. Of course, Feng must also restrain herself; do not fight fiercely. Your identity is very sensitive, and you shouldn’t let the people of the Dongsheng Empire recognize you again. Understood?" Luo’er looked at her and asked.

"Oh..." Feng nodded vigorously, seeming a bit anxious in front of the serious Luo’er.

"I’ll set a small goal for all of you: each person to take down one general is enough. If you wish to expand your achievements, think carefully," Luo’er continued to instruct.

"Why do I feel like you’re targeting me with every word?" Cheng Ziang asked with a wry smile.

"As long as you understand," Luo’er replied, maintaining his stern demeanor instead of joking.

"I’ll split up the teams a bit," pausing for a moment, Luo’er continued, "Little Ke and Yue’er, you’re the sniper team, so no changes there. Ziang and Moumou as a team, and Feng’s abilities are outstanding enough for her to work alone."

"No, with her absent-minded look, she seems like she might easily be deceived," Cheng Ziang poked Feng’s head as he spoke.

"She’s not absent-minded, don’t forget the first time we met her," Luo’er said, his thoughts seeming to take him back as he nodded and continued, "But indeed, Feng is not good at interacting with others; communication with teammates could be a problem. Let’s have Xiao Fula assist her."

"Eh, why can’t I stay with you?" Fula cried out, appearing suddenly and asking with a look of grievance.

"I’m quite safe inside the city and don’t need your protection. Besides, I’m very busy during this period and might not have time to take care of you," Luo’er patiently explained.

"I don’t need you to take care of me; just being with you is enough," Fula pouted.

"Cheeky girl, mind your words, don’t flirt with Luo’er in front of us," Tangmo frowned and said discontentedly.

"Nah nah nah, I just want to cling to Luo’er; what’s it to you, mean lady!" Fula defiantly stuck out her tongue at her.

"Enough," Luo’er frowned slightly and said sternly, "This is an order, not a request. Everyone must comply—it’s not up for discussion."

"Oh..." Seeing Luo’er getting angry, Fula immediately became obedient and answered demurely.

"This operation won’t have support from the Transport Plane, so you need to move with the Demon Clan army. Everyone fend for yourselves. I believe, with your experience, you can handle any sudden trouble. I will be waiting in Lingyuan City for your good news," Luo’er took a deep breath and said earnestly.

"Fair enough, just stay safely far behind, and we won’t worry about you," Cheng Ziang said.

"Does everyone think the same, that you don’t want me on the frontline?" Luo’er asked somewhat surprisingly after hearing his words.

"Yes!!" Unlike his question, the response from everyone was unanimously vocal.

"Alright..." Luo’er nodded, looking somewhat disheartened.

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