Chapter 406: 404 End

Jiang Ruoqing’s eyes were already glazed over, but due to her personality, she still pursed her lips and said nothing. However, upon hearing Chen Mo’s words, she couldn’t help but turn back and say, “I… I won’t leave you behind.”

“It’s not about leaving me, but if the situation turns bad, you should leave first, so I… I won’t have any concerns and can retreat more effectively.” With no concerns, Chen Mo was confident that even if deeply trapped in chaos, he could escape.

“Don’t lie to me.” Jiang Ruoqing was somewhat out of breath.

“Why would I lie to you? I still have to accompany you to Jiangnan.” Chen Mo held Jiang Ruoqing’s delicate foot, playing with it gently.

Jiang Ruoqing’s face flushed red, but she didn’t agree. Instead, she said, “I… I won’t… leave you. After all, I am a Second-Grade Martial Artist, I can assist you, and I won’t be a burden.”

Looking at Jiang Ruoqing’s face, so tender it could be squeezed to release water, Chen Mo gave her a light kiss and then said, “Be good, listen to me.”

Jiang Ruoqing nodded, turned back, continued biting her lower lip, and said nothing.

Although she agreed with Chen Mo, in her heart, if it really came to such a situation, she definitely wouldn’t leave Chen Mo.

Perhaps Chen Mo’s words about life and death parting made Jiang Ruoqing a bit bolder, allowing Chen Mo to act as he pleased.

The actions she refused before now were all allowed by Chen Mo…

…

At the break of dawn.

The moon hadn’t fully left the sky, yet Chen Mo faintly saw the outline of the sun.

Chen Mo glanced at the simulator, but it hadn’t refreshed yet.

So he turned his gaze to Jiang Ruoqing in his arms.

This was the first time Jiang Ruoqing had spent the entire night nestled in Chen Mo’s embrace, clinging to him like an octopus. Her body, almost completely rid of its shell, pressed closely against Chen Mo, with her sleek snow-white shoulders and long beautiful legs. Her legs still wore black silk stockings that weren’t fully removed.

Chen Mo turned to his side, embraced Jiang Ruoqing, and as he recalled last night, he felt immense satisfaction.

Recalling their first encounter.

He had saved her only because he was enamored by her beauty.

Yet, what he received in return was her intent to kill.

Time passed quickly, and he never expected things to turn out like this.

Indeed, you only know if watermelon is sweet once you’ve tasted it.

Though he was already awake, Chen Mo wasn’t in a hurry to get up. He lifted Jiang Ruoqing’s leg, grasping her delicate foot to play with it gently.

Not having this kind of hobby before, he was inadvertently nurtured into a foot lover by Jiang Ruoqing’s beautiful feet…

Looking at the not fully removed black stockings, Chen Mo smoothed them out again, giving her legs an alluring, hazy sensual beauty.

Jiang Ruoqing wasn’t sleeping deeply. Under Chen Mo’s playfulness, she was startled awake.

Seeing Chen Mo holding her foot and intending to kiss it, her cool face instantly turned red. She immediately drew her foot back and kicked out forcefully.

Chen Mo’s perception was now incredibly keen, allowing him to dodge swiftly. He lunged forward, pressing Jiang Ruoqing beneath him, caressing her beautiful legs with his large hand: “Awake now.”

Jiang Ruoqing propped herself against Chen Mo’s body with her hands, glaring at him with wide eyes: “What… what were you doing just now?”

“Giving you a massage.” Chen Mo replied without hesitation.

“Is that a massage? You were about to kiss… can’t you just…” Jiang Ruoqing’s face was thin-skinned, so she didn’t finish her sentence.

“We’ve already kissed before, what’s there to fear, besides I’m not shunning you.” After saying this, Chen Mo leaned down and kissed her fragrant lips.

“Phew, phew…” Jiang Ruoqing spat twice and flushed: “You don’t shun me… wuwu…”

Before she could finish, her mouth was blocked by Chen Mo in a deep French kiss.

…

After some playful time, the sky was already bright.

With the cooldown period complete, Chen Mo began to simulate.

[Eighty-fifth day of the Great Upheaval: Because you successfully destroyed the water barrier, you delayed the enemy’s plan to divert the Yao River water to flood the entire city. To accelerate progress, the enemy shifted all their forces to the Yao River and set up an ambush.

Forced by the situation, you sent an envoy to Zhao Jiang with a battle challenge, inviting him to fight outside Qinyang County City.

But due to the enemy having the upper hand, Zhao Jiang refused.

That night, you led your army to capture Tazhen, abandoning Qinyang County, forcing Zhao Jiang to engage in battle.]

[Eighty-sixth day: You engaged in the decisive battle. In this battle, you achieved a costly victory, with only ten thousand of your army of one hundred fifty thousand remaining while Zhao Jiang fled with his remnants.]

…

[Eighty-ninth day: Returning victoriously, the streets of the Capital were emptied, with people flocking to witness. The battle in Qinyang County defeated the two million strong coalition of the Eighteen Lords, making you renowned across the world, earning you the title of the First War God of Great Song.

With immense military achievements, supported by Xiao Yunxi, the Wu Family, and Hu Mei’Er, the Imperial Court appointed you as the Governor of Nanyang County, and Deputy Commander of the Infantry Division.

You recognized talent and promoted generals like Jiang Ruoqing, Bai Yongtao, and Dai Xishan.

Meanwhile, Xiao Yunqi began to view you with dread.]

[Ninetieth day: News that Chen Hong is actually Chen Mo spread again from Bianliang City.

Moreover, the matter of Chen Hong and Huangfu Hao becoming sworn brothers and your attempt to win over the top ten martial examinees at Hongfu Tavern, aiming to replace Xiao Yunqi and take control of the entire world, quietly spread.]

…

[Ninety-second day: News arrived in the Capital that Hulao Pass had been breached, the Grand Princess was defeated and retreated to the Yao River, and the Desolate Kingdom’s army was advancing deep into Great Song, alarming the Imperial Court.]

…

[Ninety-sixth day: Huangfu Hao led an army of one hundred thousand to the Capital.

That day, you assumed office as Governor of Nanyang County.]

[Simulation ends. You may retain one of the following options.]

[One, ten days of Martial Art experience.]

[Two, ten days of Heart Method Realm experience.]

[Three, ten days of combat experience.]

Chen Mo chose the third one.

Reflecting on the simulation contents, Chen Mo narrowed his eyes and muttered, “This progress feels oddly familiar.”

…

…

Eighty-sixth day of the Great Upheaval.

Outside Qinyang County City, corpses lay everywhere across the battlefield that stretched over ten miles, with chaos reigning within the city, and the southern gate echoing with screams and shouts of killing.

Outside the city, Chen Mo, bloodied all over, wielded his sword to sever the Great Banner representing King Yan, Zhao Jiang, and stomped on it, brandishing his sword angrily:

“This is Deputy Commander of the Infantry Division, Chen Mo. Zhao Jiang has fled. Why don’t you surrender quickly? Surrendering is your only chance to avoid death; otherwise, your only path is death.”

“Surrender, and you will not be killed!”

“Surrender, and you will not be killed!”

“Surrender, and you will not be killed!”

“…”

Beside him, Chen Mo’s personal soldiers also began to shout out loud.

Since the bloodshed began, Chen Mo led his personal guard straight for Zhao Jiang, slaying all who stood in their way.

As in the simulation, he won, and Zhao Jiang fled, taking with him the few remaining troops he had left.

With Zhao Jiang’s retreat, the other lords’ armies lost the will to fight; those who could surrender did, while others fled.

This battle, with armies so unevenly matched, ended in a costly victory for Chen Mo.

PS: Some readers have messaged Orange Cat saying they don’t want to read these parts. Hmm, Orange Cat understands and so has directly omitted some steps, formally ending it.

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