Cultivation Begins with Caring for Sister-in-law Chapter 244: Unstoppable Momentum, Capturing Longmen County

ps: Extra content for Warm Sun (4/30)

May is the height of sumr. On April 25th, it’s already brushing the tail of sumr. Shiling County, nestled among the mountains, is swept by mountain breezes passing through the varied forests.

Early in the morning, a mighty eagle swoops down from the thick clouds, emitting a cry, followed by a feathered arrow soaring swiftly, making a sharp whistling sound as it cuts through the wind.

With a "thud," the eagle falls from high in the air, landing in a bush, as a contingent of several thousand n and horses pass by on the mountain path beside.

Suddenly, a figure approaches, bends down to pick up the eagle from the bushes, and cos before a young man on a white horse, saying softly, "It’s just a regular hawk, not carrying any secret ssages or anything."

Chen Mo waves his hand, takes out a map from his bosom, and says, "Shiling County is only fifty miles from Longn County. Since we didn’t bring any baggage, if we march quickly, we can reach Longn County before dark. Before that, no disturbances are allowed."

Chen Mo looks ahead as Wen Heng rides at the front of the column, followed by the captured Yu State Army defectors and the Divine Brave Guard disguised as Yu State soldiers.

Following them are the tied-up Divine Brave Guard and Divine Martial Guard soldiers, pretending to be defectors captured by the Yu State Army.

All of them, including Chen Mo, have changed into Yu State military uniforms.

This ti to Longn County, Chen Mo has only brought a thousand Divine Brave Guards and two thousand Divine Martial Guards, leaving his personal soldiers with Sun ng to guard Shiling County and distribute money and food to the people on his behalf.

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In the afternoon, Chen Mo has the army halt for a break. As they near Longn County, Chen Mo wants the soldiers to recover so strength for possible fighting later.

As they set off again, Chen Mo positions himself behind Wen Heng, to prevent him from playing any tricks later on.

An hour later, as the sun begins to sink, the enemy’s sentry post ahead becos increasingly clear in Chen Mo’s eyes.

Chen Mo speaks in a low voice, "Rember what I told you, don’t play gas."

"... Rest assured, my lord," Wen Heng says, slightly nervous. His ability to get into the Yu State Army through connections shows he cherishes his life too much to act recklessly.

Longn County is already deep in the rear; compared to Shiling County and Zhuima City, the city is not strong at all, but no one would expect anyone to sneak into Longn County quietly, so the defenses are relatively lax.

After the sentry soldiers exchange simple passcodes, one says, "Captain Wen, why are you back, and where’s General Qin?"

"General Qin is accompanying Lord Liang; these are captives. The lord wants to save on army rations, so he ordered to send them to Jiapin County for mining," Wen Heng replies.

The sentry soldiers chuckle, looking at the prisoners bound tightly in the back, held together with ropes, and say, "These captives look much stronger than the last batch."

Last ti, Liang Song captured a large number of Celestial Master Army soldiers. The strong young ones were conscripted into the army, and the weaker ones were sent for hard labor, to dig mines.

Then, the sentry soldiers quickly moved the road blockades, allowing Wen Heng and the others to pass.

After passing the sentry post, they soon arrive in front of Longn County’s gates.

The guards on the city wall exchange passcodes once more, then shout loudly, "Open the gate."

The gates of Longn County thus slowly open.

At the mont the gates open, the ropes binding the "prisoners" also loosen slightly.

As the marching troops enter the city, just when the gate tunnel guards are focused intently on the prisoners.

The prisoners suddenly loosen the ropes on their hands and pull out hand blades from their bodices. The guards are startled, and by the ti they react, the blades have already pierced their chests, the tips still dripping with bright blood.

The six guards in the tunnel are instantly dealt with by the Divine Brave Guard.

Chen Mo and the others hesitate no more. Those following quickly rush into Longn County and begin to seize the watch towers.

Seeing this scene, Wen Heng hesitates for a mont, unsure whom to assist, but soon makes up his mind. Having already brought Chen Mo’s group into the city, he must see it through to the end.

Should Chen Mo’s group fail, his fate would be grim.

"Follow , kill them!" Wen Heng grits his teeth, commanding the Yu State soldiers who surrendered to Chen Mo.

These n, knowing the stakes, also harden their resolve.

The setting sun drapes a layer of golden yellow across the sky, like a spilled painting, creating a vibrant tableau.

Outside Longn County’s gates, the shrill cries and clashes of weaponry, along with the wails of wounded soldiers, mix to play a tune of lantation.

"Whiz!"

"Careful..."

A crossbow arrow, with a piercing sound, flies towards Xia Zhining’s forehead. Chen Mo’s voice follows closely, and Xia Zhining, sensing danger, quickly lowers her head. The crossbow arrow shoots her helt off, and her long black hair falls across her shoulders.

"Whoosh..."

Chen Mo slashes a Yu State soldier shooting a hidden arrow from the wall, the blade and arrow relentless and ever-changing.

Xia Zhining breathes a sigh of relief, becoming even more cautious.

"Those who surrender on their knees will not be killed."

After taking the wall, Chen Mo calls out loudly.

"Those who surrender on their knees will not be killed!"

"Those who surrender on their knees will not be killed!"

The Divine Brave Guard and Divine Martial Guard also shout at the top of their lungs.

Under the fierce gaze of the rebel army and Wen Heng’s group who joined them, the remaining guards in the city lay down their weapons.

This battle’s outco was sealed the mont Chen Mo’s group entered the city.

"Captain Wen, you fought well in this battle, and your achievent shall be marked as first rit."

Chen Mo points with his Tang Blade at the disard and surrendered soldiers kneeling on the ground and says, "From now on, I promote you to Squadron Leader, and you can choose a company under your command."

Saying this, Chen Mo mulls over reorganizing the military. Currently, with an expanded force, group leaders, small team leaders, and squadron leaders no longer suffice.

"Thank you, my lord, for your support," Wen Heng exhales, knowing his life is now spared, and doesn’t pay heed to the ntion of Squadron Leader.

"Call Marshal Chen," Chen Mo corrects his address, then orders, "Leave five hundred Divine Martial Guards to watch over the captives; the rest, follow ."

He intends to control the families of the Yu State soldiers in the city, not to kill them, but as leverage at crucial monts.

He instructs Xia Zhining to lead a squad to execute this, while he leads another group, guided by Wen Heng, to control Liang Song’s family.

Backyard of the county governnt office.

Ning Wan is arguing with Liang Xue.

With Liang Song absent, Ning Wan naturally won’t indulge Liang Xue anymore. The latter dares to scold, and Ning Wan dares to retort in kind.

"You shaless vixen, Father remarried you as a second wife, truly blind," Liang Xue grumbles angrily.

"Not sure who the shaless vixen is. I wonder who dresses like a brothel girl every day," retorts Ning Wan sharply.

"Sothing terrible has happened!"

At this mont, a Yu State soldier rushes into the courtyard in a panic and says, "Madam, Miss, the city gates are breached, and the rebel army has entered..."