The Cultivators sent there could handle a few of them, but there were simply too many—reportedly hundreds, even thousands.
He looked at Lin Taichu. "You defeated greater numbers with fewer troops in Yunshui Kingdom. Perhaps you have a way to deal with these Monster Beasts. I want you to make a trip to the Land of Yellow Sands, eliminate these giant scorpions, and restore peace to the border."
Lin Taichu hesitated. He had only just emerged from the flames of war and truly had no desire to fight again. But the emperor had just granted him an enormous favor, and this was for the sake of the border's people. He had no reason to refuse.
"I am willing to go," Lin Taichu said, clasping his fists. "It is only that my men are all in Yunshui City, so I fear..."
"You need not worry about that," the emperor said. "I will assign you five thousand elite soldiers and send twenty Cultivators with you. Weapons and provisions will also be fully prepared. Leave whenever you are ready."
"Thank you for Your Majesty's trust." A weight lifted from Lin Taichu's heart. With the emperor's support, he no longer had to worry about insufficient troops.
The emperor went on to describe the border situation and told him to bring more tools for dealing with Monster Beasts, such as fire arrows and Fire Oil. He said the giant scorpions seemed to fear fire. Only after talking for over half an hour did he allow Lin Taichu to retire and rest.
After leaving the palace, Zhang Qian led him to a residence, saying it was a reward from the emperor. The estate was not particularly large, but it was exquisitely furnished. Flowers and plants grew in the courtyard, and there were several side rooms—more than