In the mountain forest.
Old Liu crouched beside a small tree, looking thoroughly furtive. Staring north into the distance, he said, dumbstruck, "Goddamn. See that? See that...? Even the enemy's rear camp has lit its signal fires, and all the troops on both flanks have moved out. They have no intention of saving their supply camp. I see it now. This Han Liang's a gambler too. Looks like he's going all in."
Yao Chi asked in surprise, "What does 'all in' mean?"
"It's a synonym for sucking it all down." Old Liu grinned and teased, "Mainly describes the art of taking a rod in your mouth and working it back and forth."
Exceptionally clever, Yao Chi understood perfectly. "You mean... Great Qian's four hundred thousand troops are like a long rod, while our Northern Expedition Army is like a hole. Han Liang intends to thrust in and pull out repeatedly? And ultimately break through?"
Old Liu was instantly awestruck. "Holy shit. You graduated from college, didn't you?"
"Huh? Was my interpretation incorrect?"
"Couldn't be more correct! We should talk more. Honestly, across the entire Southern Border, I've never had a friend when it comes to language." Old Liu sincerely wanted to become sworn brothers with him. "You're a real delight."
Ren Ye couldn't be bothered with them. He merely frowned toward the north and said softly, "Looks like Han Liang really didn't take the bait. He's preparing to abandon the supply camp."
"Did that strategist of yours prepare a countermeasure beforehand?" Dragon Head asked quietly.
"Send orders to Yan Bo, and notify the First Prince. Both forces are to leave Juma Pass and engage the enemy," Ren Ye replied, looking ahead. "Once we see the enemy commander's platform rise and confirm the flag signal, all of us Supernatural Ability Users