The dusk was deepening.
Zhao Liu carried dinner over and quietly peeked in, then returned to the kitchen.
--
Gu Qingshan was still in samadhi.
A cultivator in samadhi absolutely must not be disturbed. Zhao Liu knew that perfectly well.
It wasn't until night had fallen and the moon hung high overhead that Gu Qingshan finally opened his eyes.
His cultivation had advanced to Qi Training Stage Level Three.
Gu Qingshan sensed the change and couldn't help sighing.
-- This rate of improvement was already fast enough, but compared to what he had to face, it was nothing.
There was no helping it.
The Real World Apocalypse Power produced by the slaughter on the Chaos God of War Interface had to be used by his Apocalypse self.
For now, he could only rely on cultivation to increase his strength.
"Brother Gu, are you finished cultivating?" Zhao Liu came over and asked.
"Yes. Is dinner ready?"
"It's been ready for ages."
"Then let's eat."
The two went into the barracks and sat down at the table.
Zhao Liu brought over a plate of meat and two dishes of pickled vegetables, then served Gu Qingshan a bowl of congee.
"You even have cured meat?" Gu Qingshan said with a smile.
"This is the last bit of meat I had stashed away, Brother Gu," Zhao Liu said.
Gu Qingshan understood what he meant and said, "The array has started running, but it'll take some time to send the message. Reinforcements should arrive tomorrow or the day after."
A look of delight appeared on Zhao Liu's face. He hurriedly said, "Brother Gu, have some more."
Gu Qingshan nodded and began eating his congee and vegetables.
-- There were no reinforcements.
The entire area under the military camp's jurisdiction had already fallen. It was far