Looking at the noticeably quieter camp, Xu Chunniang's heart turned solemn.
It was only a small battle, yet it had claimed so many lives. No one could guarantee that they would emerge unscathed from the chaos of battle.
Within the Black Tiger Army, she had to think of every possible way to stay alive—and, while she was at it, earn more military merit...
This time, the half-beasts had come with ferocious momentum, yet in the end, only Shou Duo escaped with his life. They had suffered a crushing defeat.
However, three months later, the half-beasts returned with their forces, smashed through the Gray River stronghold, and even occupied the upper reaches of the Gray River for a time.
Over the following seven or eight years, the human race organized dozens of surprise raids, yet they still failed to reclaim the Gray River.
Crane City, City Lord's Mansion.
Yan Ruyu sat in her chair, glanced at Xu Chunniang, and unhurriedly took a sip of tea.
"Have you thought it through? Are you really planning to retire and leave the Black Tiger Army?"
"I've already accumulated enough military merit, and I'm tired of the fighting and killing in the army."
Xu Chunniang looked back on the past. Over these years, she had gone through countless battles before finally earning enough military merit.
Yan Ruyu felt a little regretful. She had seen Xu Chunniang's strength for herself. Though only at the Deity Transformation mid-stage, Xu Chunniang could kill enemies above her realm. She was a rare and formidable general.
Unfortunately, her Purple Palace had been damaged far too severely. Her achievements would be limited to this.
If her Purple Palace had not been injured, Yan Ruyu truly might not have been willing to let her leave.
Yan Ruyu waited for another cup of