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Chapter 778 Dried Meat
Since accepting bribes is considered obligatory, and it was already nearing dusk, the Blood Moon Caravan was allowed to camp overnight outside Pegasus Slope.

As night fell, Blood Moon set up a market, just like any traveling caravan.

Although it was temporary, it was quite large in scale.

The stalls were densely packed together, arranged in four vertical columns, stretching for about half a mile.

Those in positions of authority should fulfill their duties. Blood Moon Eagle and a small guard patrolled back and forth in the stall to prevent any unforeseen incidents.

"I'm talking about the eagle cub."

The young guard beside him didn't recognize Blood Moon Eagle's identity and spoke casually.

Will any Cloudfall people come out to buy things?

There will be a time to close up shop when you set up your stall.

If the people of Yunchui only celebrate their New Year's Eve and none of them go out for a stroll.

Then all their efforts would have been in vain.

"Don't worry." Blood Moon Eagle smiled and turned to look north.

The camps there stretched as far as the eye could see.

Perhaps because it was New Year's Eve, the entire Pegasus Hill was brightly lit.

They could even faintly hear the cheers and laughter of the returning soldiers.

“Someone will definitely come out.” He said with absolute certainty.

Sure enough, not long after.

Squeak.

The south gate of the camp opened, and one by one, the Cloudfall soldiers left the camp excitedly and walked quickly toward the stalls.

"The little eagle is amazing." The guard gave Blood Moon Eagle a thumbs-up in admiration. "Someone has actually left the camp."

"As expected of someone who has seen and learned a lot."

Blood Moon Eagle didn't refute, but simply pointed ahead and said, "Continue patrolling."

Be careful.

They are currently in a temporary peace with the Goose Returning Army.

But there are plenty of people on the grasslands, such as Angel and the grassland royal court, and you want them to fight each other.

To prevent the Blood Moon from taking the opportunity to recuperate and grow stronger.

Therefore, although things are calm at the moment, it is hard to say whether someone is secretly causing trouble and trying to provoke conflict.

"clear."

The young guard perked up, dared not speak again, and quickly began to carefully examine his surroundings.

However, Blood Moon Eagle smiled slightly.

On the surface, they were still diligently patrolling, but secretly they kept glancing towards the south gate of the Yan Hui Legion.

The Cloudfall soldiers, who had just left the camp, were in groups of three or five. They were clearly well-trained, which was beneficial for both offense and defense.

Moreover, each of them wore thick military uniforms, had gleaming weapons, and ruddy complexions.

There was absolutely no sense of hardship during the expedition or the depletion of supplies.

Blood Moon Eagle's heart sank.

The flat grasslands, in theory, make marching and transporting supplies much faster than the mountainous western part of Yunchui.

As a result, the eastern expeditions of the past few years were ultimately unsustainable, forcing them to retreat.

What exactly happened?

For a moment, Blood Moon Eagle was somewhat bewildered.

While he was still confused, his gaze fell on a Cloudfall squad in front of him.

The four guards and the cunning strategist were all well-equipped, but they all seemed somewhat distracted.

On the surface, they were protecting the fair-skinned, beardless young man in the middle, but in reality, they were all going their own way, and their formation was loose.

Blood Moon Eagle couldn't help but purse his lips.

It seems that even the people of Yunchui are not immune to worldly customs.

People come from all over the world to gain prestige.

"Lu Ming," Huo Qing said angrily, flipping through the stalls they passed, his face full of disgust, "Didn't they say that long-distance caravans would carry some rare treasures? All they have is this junk?"

"Son..."

The strategist, bowing and smiling broadly, was about to offer his explanation.

cough.

Huo Qing snorted and glanced at him sideways. "They say in the military you have to address someone by their rank. Call me... General Li!"

"Yes, yes, yes." Lu Ming nodded even faster. "I was confused for a moment. Please forgive me, General."

"No need." Huo Qing waved his hand dismissively, his face full of smugness. "This is a one-time exception, otherwise you won't need to follow me anymore."

"Thank you, General!"

His surname is Li!

Blood Moon Eagle heard this and felt even more contemptuous.

As long as it's not surnamed Huo, he doesn't care about anything else.

“General,” Lu Ming looked around at the stalls next to him and said confidently, “I dare to guarantee with my life that the long-distance caravans definitely carry rare and precious treasures.”

"I heard that when His Majesty was just a lowly soldier in the fortress, he once encountered a piece of crystal with a bright and clear appearance at a stall like this, which was priceless."

"But treasures are usually rare... so they might be hard to find right away, and you'll need some patience."

"Really?" Huo Qing became interested and randomly found a stall to squat down and look through the items.

However, it was a meat stall, and all that was displayed was dried beef and mutton.

"Is this edible?" Huo Qing drew his ornate sword from his waist and poked it with disdain.

The stall owner couldn't understand Yun Chui's language, and when he saw the other party draw his weapon, he panicked for a moment.

However, seeing that Huo Qing was not hostile, he quickly calmed down and hurriedly started chattering away, trying to drum up business.

The journey is long and the dried meat is heavy, making it time-consuming and laborious to transport. It would be much more convenient to exchange it for silver notes.

"They speak gibberish," Huo Qing said irritably, standing up to leave. "Such a large caravan doesn't have a single person who can speak Yun Chui language, yet they still have the nerve to trade."

Blood Moon Eagle couldn't help but look around.

Unfortunately, none of the international students who speak Yunchui are nearby.

He had no choice but to go to meet him.

"General, I am a guard from the Blood Moon Caravan. I know the art of Cloud Whisper. How can I help you?"

Huo Qing didn't speak, but just glanced at him indifferently, as if he were looking at an ant.

Lu Ming stepped forward and spoke from a superior position.

"Hey, this meat isn't poisonous, is it?"

"You..." As the young clan leader, Blood Moon Eagle had never suffered such humiliation before. However, he had prepared himself before leaving the house and managed to hold back his anger.

"Generals, please rest assured, there is absolutely no problem with this meat."

After saying that, he pulled out a knife, cut off a piece of meat, and stuffed it into his mouth to chew.

Lu Ming nodded in satisfaction after watching him finish eating.

“Our general is known for his kindness. Today is New Year’s Eve. If your meat is still in good condition, we will buy some to take back for the brothers to try.”

Blood Moon Eagle was overjoyed and took the initiative to cut off a piece of the best beef and hand it over.

"General, you can give it a try. Our Blood Moon beef and mutton are the best on the grasslands, and you will definitely be satisfied."

"That would be perfect if that were the case." Lu Ming put the meat in his mouth with some skepticism.

However, before he could chew a few times, he spat it out.

bah bah bah.

"Isn't this supposed to be cured meat? Why doesn't it have any flavor at all?"

Blood Moon Eagle was somewhat embarrassed.

He did want some flavor, but the Blood Moon these days doesn't even have a trace of salt, so where would he get cured meat?

"General, these are indeed not cured meats, but they are the finest dried meats from the grasslands. After you buy them, boil them in water. Whether you eat the meat or drink the soup, it is an excellent choice and is most suitable for this cold winter climate."

Lu Ming clearly didn't believe it, looking around, "Are the dried meats at the other stalls also dry and tasteless?"

Blood Moon Eagle, unsuspecting, nodded and said, "Apart from the live cattle and sheep, all the dried meat in the caravan is like this. If you generals don't believe me, you can ask anyone or try it yourselves."

Lu Ming was speechless. He whispered to Huo Qing for a while, then waved his hand dismissively.

"In that case, we don't need the dried meat. The general said to bring five hundred live sheep."

Tian Hongyan led 30,000 troops into the grassland, but not everyone crowded at the Pegasus Slope in front of them.

Instead, it was divided into several parts.

At Feima Slope, the camps are divided into three camps in a triangular shape to protect the water source in the middle.

Other small camps, numbering in the dozens or hundreds, are scattered like pearls across the vast grasslands between Feima Slope and Benlu Tribe, serving both to guard the road and to prevent water seepage.

Five hundred sheep may seem like a lot, but they are just enough for the camp in front of us.

Blood Moon Eagle was overjoyed, "Thank you, generals. I will send someone to do it right away."