Inside the city lord's residence in Gourd City, Nanshan Kingdom, Xiao Mo had led his army to capture the city after Xiahou Nan and Bai Qi left.
Now Xiao Mo sat in the city lord's residence, reviewing the casualty reports and the register of those who had surrendered after the siege.
After the city fell, Dragon Abyss fought to the death and fell on the battlefield.
Xiao Mo felt considerable regret over his loss.
After all, this was a time when capable men were sorely needed. Whatever else might be said of the veteran Dragon Abyss, he had ample battlefield experience.
But Xiao Mo also respected him. After having his remains properly prepared, he sent escort guards from Gourd City to deliver them back to the Chu Kingdom.
After taking Gourd City, Xiao Mo did not immediately advance to attack the next city.
The main reason was that the situations on Xiahou Nan's and Bai Qi's fronts remained unclear.
If anything happened to either Xiahou Nan or Bai Qi, he would be able to send support in time.
"Prince, reports have arrived from Xia City and Tiansi City at the same time."
Zhao Wei hurried into the city lord's residence with the letters.
Xu Yongsheng, Hei Da Niu, Xiao Yang, and Xiao Gui followed him inside.
"Let me see."
Xiao Mo rose, took the envelopes, and opened them.
Zhao Wei and the others watched Xiao Mo nervously, eager to learn how the fighting had gone on both fronts.
"Excellent."
Xiao Mo handed the letters to Xiao Yang and the others, and the stone that had hung over his heart finally settled.
"Xiahou Nan inflicted a crushing defeat on Zhaoyang. Lian Li led the Snow-Treading Dragon Cavalry through his formation, slicing his battle lines wide open. Zhaoyang has now retreated to