The Ice Block Calls the Troops, the More the Merrier?
In the end, the two switched to Go, mainly to understand the military formations expressed in Gomoku, as this form of expression was still too abstract for Zhong Ling.
Zhong Ling has a remarkable talent for military formation management, which is somewhat reflected in his chess skills.
But when he sat down opposite Ying Bing and saw her long, slender, white fingers, like ivory under the moonlight, gently placing the black piece, he couldn't help but feel a jolt in his heart.
"Miss Ying, are you already knowledgeable in military formations? I feel like I'm facing even more difficulties than when I was dealing with Uncle Qu..."
"I'd say I'm quite knowledgeable about it."
"I guess so?"
"I just learned it from you."
Ying Bing placed her piece, effortlessly trapping Zhong Ling's Big Dragon.
Zhong Ling looked at her blankly.
Looking back, it seems that this Cold Fairy was indeed staring intently at her while she was commanding the army. Zhong Ling had assumed that Ying Bing had already been exposed to this technique.
I didn't expect to be learning and applying what I learned on the spot.
Why would you want to learn this?
"..."
Ying Bing paused, her gaze drifting almost imperceptibly towards the area below the training ground, and said softly:
"Focus on the game."
"Oh."
Zhong Ling's expression grew increasingly complicated.
Even though Ying Bing asked her to watch the game, Ying Bing herself would always glance at the board from time to time, sometimes at Li Mo, and sometimes at the military formations that Qu Sheng was directing.
She suspected that Ying Bing had also seen through the flaws in Uncle Qu's military forces.
Zhong Ling is receiving guidance here.
Command of Zhong Zhenyue's Square was then handed over to Qu Sheng.
Under the command of this commander Guardian the front line of Greenwood City, these one hundred men were closely connected, sharing resources and forming a unified force.
Under his command, the exercise became even more effective.
"No wonder the pressure has increased so much."
Li, disguised as Zhuyan, glanced at the scene and noticed that the commander had been changed to Qu Sheng.
"I'm itching to show my skills, Young Hero Li, please forgive me."
Qu Sheng's voice came through.
"I couldn't ask for more!"
Li Mo was not surprised but rather pleased.
The more powerful the leader, the better the investment will be, and the better the investment feedback will be.
Moreover, it can help one improve oneself to a higher level.
I wonder if today, the last wisp of Wuzhiqi's True Spirit can also be integrated into the transformation?
He was also quite curious about how many forces he could accommodate.
I just made an appointment with Zhong Zhenyue to first evolve the more rampant Calamity Beast in the Southern Border, and then try it after we've finished our business.
"Brothers, so this is what a pure-blooded Zhuyan looks like. Its bloodline power can actually activate Blood Baleful Intent, which can both strengthen itself and be used to devour others."
"If we hadn't seen it before, we might have suffered a great loss if we were caught off guard!"
"Not only Zhuyan, Qiongqi, the Nine-Headed Bird, which one isn't like this?"
"We've learned something new today, so we must remember it well. If we encounter these Calamity Beasts in the future, it might just save our lives."
Exclamations of surprise could be heard from time to time around the training ground.
No one takes this kind of thing lightly. They say that an army marches on its stomach, but there's something on the battlefield that's more vital than food.
Information.
Many astonishing battles recorded in history are fundamentally due to these two words.
Li Mo is now showing them everything about the Calamity Beast, more vividly than any record.
The notification sounds in his own ears also rang one after another.
[Congratulations, host! You have successfully invested in the soldiers of the Greenwood Camp, helping them understand Zhuyan.]
You have an investment pending payment.
[Congratulations, host! You have successfully invested in the soldiers of the Greenwood Camp, helping them understand the Great Wind.]
You have an investment pending payment.
As the drills progressed, the focus of everyone's amazement shifted from the various Calamity Beast to Li Mo himself.
"Have you noticed that Young Hero Li doesn't seem to be exhausted or depleted of his true energy at all?"
"Damn, I hadn't even noticed until you told me."
"Young Hero Li is single-handedly wearing down Square army formation, and he's almost brought that formation to a standstill."
Just how strong must his Will Soul and physique be?
"No wonder the Commander-in-Chief said that Young Hero Li could become a legendary general of our time..."
"How much military force can he currently command? Could he already possess the abilities of a great general?"
The generals on the platform grew increasingly alarmed.
I knew that Commander Qu was a man of substance, but I never expected that this assessment was not just empty words.
The image of the Prince's unparalleled bravery in the army back then probably didn't have as much impact as that of Young Hero Li.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call such a person a future great general.
"Stop!"
Qu Sheng lowered his Command Flag and listened to the generals' discussion. He let out a long sigh of relief; he was not without curiosity.
The reason he stopped was not because Li Mo was unable to continue.
Zhong Zhenyue had been holding out against Li Mo for a long time, and his Will Soul and physical strength had reached their limits, making it difficult for him to continue.
"Let me rest for a while."
"Okay, we'll continue later."
"Ah? Brother Li, why don't you try absorbing the military force first? We can have the drills tomorrow."
Zhong Zhenyue waved his hand with a wry smile.
Others probably don't know, but there's something even more bizarre.
Brother Li is even more powerful when he's not transformed into Calamity Beast, because he can pull out a hammer...
"Then Lao Zhong, you should get some rest."
Li Mo tossed him a Six-Pattern Pill meditation pill with some regret.
He said he hadn't gotten enough yet.
The last of Wuzhiqi's True Spirit was not even fully integrated.
Actually, the timing is excellent...
"Young Hero Li, how do you feel in the army?"
Qu Sheng personally greeted him on the reviewing stand, not even having time to shake the fine snow off his cloak.
"I'm still not satisfied."
"Haha, if you're still not satisfied, then why don't we test how much military force you can manage now? What do you say? Do you have any expectations?"
"More... um, probably more than Zhong Zhenyue."
Li Mo originally wanted to steal the "the more the merrier" skill from a certain military genius.
But then he felt that he wasn't the commander of thousands of troops, so it wasn't appropriate for him to say it.
"Can we do it now?"
Qu Sheng glanced at the chessboard not far away, seemingly casually. "It wouldn't have worked originally, after all, the key to the formation and the commander need time to work together and develop a tacit understanding."
"Um?"
Li Mo didn't understand what he meant.
However, following his gaze, he saw something not far away.
Ying Bing, dressed in Haori Long Dress, sat amidst the wind and snow. Her cool and aloof appearance added a touch of exquisite beauty to the scene of the first snowfall.
She placed her pieces lightly on the Chessboard, yet exuded a composed and strategic air.
And opposite her.
Zhong Ling's eyes were fixed, her lips were open, and wisps of white steam kept billowing from the top of her head and her mouth.
It's as if it has lost its soul?
"Just now, Zhong Ling asked Ying Bing how many soldiers she could command."
Qu Sheng lowered his eyelids slightly, his hands trembling.
How much did she say?
"The more the better."
"..."
Little Li jolted, as if struck by lightning, and leaned back tactically.
Qu Sheng chuckled to himself.
It seems there's no doubt about the chemistry between this young couple.
I'm asking for your support in advance, hehe~