Chapter - 8 Wei HQ fallen

Some time earlier, the Lin group used the distraction caused by the Baku unit to their advantage. They swiftly approached the Wei headquarters, disguising themselves in the armor of fallen Wei soldiers to lower the remaining soldiers' vigilance. Climbing the hill rapidly, they scouted days before for the easiest route to ascend the hill from the backside with minimal noise.

Upon reaching the summit, they encountered soldiers who had let their guard down. Taking advantage of this opportunity, the Lin group swiftly dispatched these soldiers from behind, ensuring a stealthy and effective approach to infiltrating the Wei headquarters.

As they approached the camp, most of the enemy soldiers were engaged with the Baku unit. Ley Lin gestured to Ying, "Ying, deploy the smoke balls." Ying quickly obeyed, dropping several balls onto the ground. When these balls made contact with each other, they produced a thick smoke. The concept for these smoke balls originated from their training in the hills of their village.

While collecting herbs, Ying had noticed smoke emanating from a distance. Investigating further, they discovered a rock formation with cracks that emitted smoke. Ying examined the rock formation and deduced that a combination of yellow and white powders on the rocks produced the smoke. Although the coverage area was limited, they found it useful for battles. Ley Lin then instructed Ying to create several balls containing the yellow and white powders that, when combined, could produce smoke for tactical use.

The Lin group had practiced hunting in smoke to take advantage of blindness, and their training paid off on this day. As the camp filled with smoke and soldiers and generals panicked, the Lin group swiftly and silently dispatched the soldiers. Each falling body created further confusion and hindered the soldiers' response.

After eliminating all the soldiers, Ley Lin confronted the Wei general and finished him off. Following this decisive action, they removed the Wei armor and settled in the camp, awaiting their reward. The scene was now quiet, with the Lin group poised and patient, having secured their victory.

Back in the present, Shin looked perplexed at the scene, unable to find the right words to say.

The Baku Unit soldiers raised their voices, "You insolent man! How dare you steal our leader's kill! You will face consequences for this action," roared the Baku Unit soldiers.

Jun looked at them, "Shut up, idiots. Since when did capturing an enemy general become stealing? And let's be honest, could all of you have reached here safely to take the general? Not only did we create a distraction for your unit to act against the enemies, but your leader is also heavily wounded. Can any of you guarantee that he will not die in that duel?"

The atmosphere became silent.

Baku Koshin, who was now being carried by two soldiers, spoke out, "Stop the fight. What that lad said is right. I may not be able to win this duel, and we could face much greater damage if we continue." He then looked at Lin. "What is your name, kid?" he asked, somewhat admiringly.

"Ley Lin, General," said Lin, bowing and closing his fist to show respect.

As they conversed, a sudden loud noise interrupted them. All eyes turned towards the fields, shocked at the scene unfolding: Go Kei, the Great General, had taken the field and was rearranging the army's formation.

Duke Hyou also began to move. Baku looked at Lin and Shin, saying, "Ley Lin and Shin, I proclaim you both as Hundred-Man Commanders. Go to the battlefield and assist General Duke Hyou," he ordered before collapsing to the ground and passing away. The soldiers cried at the scene as they mourned the loss of their general.

Amidst the unit's mourning, Ley Lin suddenly glanced to the other side where a massive man on horseback was swiftly approached the camp.