As an official, what's wrong with raising a few monsters?

Chapter 429 The Lost Girl, Too Much Confidence

"Hehe...you lost~"

The chess piece landed on the chessboard.

The beautiful Taoist girl revealed a bright smile and spoke to the person in front of her.

"Cough cough..."

Mingchen coughed lightly, reaching for the chess piece: "I placed it in the wrong spot just now. I didn't want to put it there... One wrong move, one wrong move~"

"Hey hey hey~ No way~"

Lu Tian leaned down and blocked the chessboard like a possessive mother: "You said it yourself, once a move is made, there's no going back~"

"The dignified Duke of Anguo wouldn't renege on his promise, would he?"

Mingchen stretched his neck and said, "Nonsense! How could I possibly renege on my promise? I, Mingchen, never lie!"

There's a reason why humans can't beat AI.

Who knew this girl had such a strong learning ability?

He couldn't outmaneuver her in this world, which was understandable.

Mingchen taught her the games from another world, including Go, Chinese chess, Gomoku, and military chess...

Damn, this girl got the hang of it in just a couple of games.

At first, Mingchen was able to gain the upper hand, but after a while, this terrible chess player was completely outmatched by this guy.

"Tell me, what do you want?"

The girl blinked, her bright eyes sparkling as she looked at Mingchen: "I've heard that when lovers gaze at each other for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, their hearts race, and they experience a wonderful feeling. I want to try it..."

“Look at me, let’s not say anything, just look at each other.”

Mingchen rolled his eyes at her: "Who told you all this? Your eyes have been wide open for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea."

"I remember reading something like that in a book... So tell me, how long should I read it?"

"He'll die in a breath."

It seems there was indeed a rule about eye contact for eight seconds in a past life.

The girl didn't argue, she just chuckled and said, "Alright, one breath it is then. Hehe, let me get ready!"

She doesn't care about world affairs.

She only cares about Mingchen, and she is now eager to learn how to like him and how to pursue her destiny.

After a while, she straightened her clothes and sat up straight: "I'm ready!"

"it is good!"

Mingchen smiled.

The atmosphere instantly calmed down.

A hundred miles away, a life-or-death battle might be taking place, but in this peaceful little courtyard...

The handsome young man and the charming young woman sat facing each other, gazing at one another.

In the clear, innocent eyes of the fawn, the cunning man opposite her, whom she could never fathom, was reflected.

Mingchen quietly looked at the girl in front of him, completely ignoring everything around him and focusing solely on her.

A biting north wind blew, causing the withered branches of the trees in the yard to sway, and the stubborn fallen leaves did not fall but trembled slightly.

Sparse snowflakes drifted in the air, melting instantly wherever they landed.

Time seemed to fall silent at this moment, and a single instant felt like millions of years had passed.

This was the first time Lu Tian had ever been so serious, so focused on just looking at the person in front of her.

She couldn't describe how she felt.

She thought the person opposite her was very good-looking.

She saw Mingchen's eyes reflecting her own face, reflecting her own eyes, and in her own eyes she could see his reflection... an endless repetition.

This feeling is somewhat peculiar.

She wanted to gouge out the pair of eyes on the other side and keep them as a souvenir.

It was as if the world had shrunk to just the two of them.

My heart skipped a beat, and an indescribable feeling began to grow and spread.

Mingchen looked into the eyes of the beautiful girl opposite him and couldn't help but be momentarily dazed.

Lu Tian is very beautiful; her eyes are pure and direct, unrestrained and passionate.

However... it wasn't just an intimate gaze between lovers. In a daze, Mingchen seemed to see a completely unfamiliar Lu Tian through her eyes.

"Hello, my husband."

A faint voice could be heard in my ear.

Unlike Lu Tian's usual cheerful and energetic personality, this voice was devoid of emotion, extremely cold, like a cold machine.

"I like you~"

"I love it so much, I love it so much, I love it so much~"

Immediately afterwards, another voice rang out.

That was the complete opposite, full of emotion, as if they had encountered a long-awaited treasure, crazy and obsessive.

To the person making eye contact, this moment seems to last a very long time.

But in reality, it's just a matter of a moment.

The fallen leaves drifted down with the north wind.

When Mingchen came to his senses, a fragrant breeze wafted towards him.

A beautiful woman came into view, her large eyes as clear and pure as ever. Everything I had felt when we made eye contact seemed like a dream.

She, who was once indifferent and obsessive, has now transformed into the naturally pure and innocent woman she is now.

"How amazing, my husband!"

"Cuckoo~"

She kept laughing, and the strong, beautiful girl even picked up Mingchen and spun him around twice.

Mingchen: ...

This feels a little strange.

Have the roles been switched?

She put Mingchen down, watching him touch his chest with a mixture of curiosity and excitement: "This feeling... is truly indescribable..."

"Let's try again! This time, let's try it with just a cup of tea!"

Mingchen: ...

Just then, a bird flew across the sky and landed precisely on Mingchen's shoulder.

She made a funny face at Lu Tian with her wings in a very human way.

He then turned to Mingchen and said, "Young Master, the Northern Fierce Army has launched an attack."

"Oh?"

Mingchen raised an eyebrow: "Is it Liuxia Mountain?"

"Correct!"

Mingchen then smiled at Lu Tian: "Let's make eye contact again next time!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Tian couldn't help but sigh, feeling a strange sense of regret.

This was something she had never done before.

Immediately, she smiled brightly at Mingchen and said, "Okay, okay~"

"go!"

"Speak," the group said, and walked towards Ling Yu's direction.

A gentle breeze was blowing, and the chess pieces lay quietly on the chessboard; the game was over.

Meanwhile, on the battlefield, another game of chess has just begun.

……

"Whoosh~"

Liuxia Mountain was quickly flattened by the Northern Fierce Army, and flames raged.

Wang Dacheng looked at the surging and terrifying Northern Fierce Cavalry, and then at his own devastated granary.

In a daze, he knelt down on the ground.

Finished!

Everything is over!

He knew very well what it meant that such a number of Northern Lie Army troops had infiltrated this area.

The minor victories achieved earlier pale in comparison to the losses incurred by this devastating defeat, a turning point that could potentially overturn the entire battlefield.

However, at this moment,
Behind the army formation, a grain transport officer looked around and lit the fuse in his hand.

"Whoosh!"

A streak of fire shot straight into the sky and exploded.

Firecrackers were a byproduct of Mingchen's research into firearms.

If ordinary people can use it, then the army can certainly afford it.

With a few modifications, the dazzling fireworks display became the best signal. "The time has come!"

Meanwhile, on the mountaintop not far south of Liuxia Mountain.

A valiant general put away the rather peculiar-looking long glasses in his hand.

This was also a byproduct of the glasses that Mingchen made for Chen Yutang. The varying thickness of the lenses could magnify objects, and the combination of chips could see in a very far direction.

Mingchen set the precedent, and the rest of the wisdom was left for the craftsmen to explore on their own.

Telescopes, frankly speaking, are not difficult to make.

He said to a guard beside him, "Send a signal to General Xiao that we should advance."

As soon as the words were spoken, a burst of fire shot into the sky.

On the flat ground below the mountain, the general, clad in armor and helmet, raised his head and gazed into the distance.

Xiao Ling was one of the four dukes of the Qian Yuan dynasty.

Since Xiao Xinyue fled Yueyang City, he has followed her all the way to where she is now.

As the years have passed, the once immature and rigid general has grown a beard and achieved remarkable feats.

He quelled the Bloodstained Rebellion in the south and eliminated the rebels. Without resting for long, he led his army north.

His support was a secret, known to few people except Ling Yu and Ming Chen.

In addition to his own troops, Ling Yu secretly transferred many people from various places to lead during this period.

It is ready to be used at a critical moment.

Now... perhaps it's time.

He looked up and saw flames shooting into the sky, his expression hardening.

"Zhi!"

He drew his sword from his waist, raised his head, and shouted loudly, "Gentlemen, the time has come to make our mark!"

"Follow me to kill the enemy!"

"kill!!"

"kill!!"

The vast army of tens of thousands stretched as far as the eye could see, their battle cries rising into the sky.

……

"Hahaha~ You Qian Yuan people really underestimate us!"

The snow was sparse, but fires raged throughout Liuxia Mountain, and the cries of soldiers fighting and wailing filled the air.

Qin Zhuang laughed wildly and ferociously, enjoying the moment of killing in the war.

The Northern Fierce Army swept in and quickly tore the entire camp apart. He found the army's command post and saw General Wang Dacheng surrounded by several soldiers.

He immediately charged forward, and the few terrified soldiers were no match for him.

Two slashes were all it took to take their lives. Blood soaked their armor, and the already fierce-looking man now resembled a killing demon.

Wang Dacheng was stunned.

Qin Zhuang immediately swung his knife at him.

But at this moment,

"Whoosh!"

Something seemed to come flying through the air and strike Qin Zhuang's broadsword with pinpoint accuracy.

"when!"

The crisp sound rang out, making Qin Zhuang's hand go numb.

The powerful force spread across the blade, creating a small dent.

The powder scattered, and the flying pebbles, unable to withstand the immense force, shattered instantly.

"Is this the Qian Yuan Army? Do you recognize my master?"

"I can't find my way. Can you take me to him?"

Suddenly, a figure drifted over like a snowflake and arrived beside Wang Dacheng.

A calm voice rang in his ears.

The sound wasn't loud, but it was clear enough to hear.

Wang Dacheng raised his head in a daze.

A girl of about thirteen or fourteen years old came into view. She was dressed in a simple dark red coarse cloth dress, with a wooden fork casually holding her hair in place. Judging from her clothes and appearance, she was no different from the daughter of an ordinary family. However, she was holding a rather extraordinary jade short stick in her hand. Her face was delicate and expressionless, but her temperament was cold and capable, and she exuded an indescribable aura, which contrasted sharply with her appearance.

Qian Yuanjun? Master?

What the hell?

This is a military camp, young lady! You couldn't find your way, so you ended up here?
Wang Dacheng looked at the girl who had saved his life and was momentarily at a loss.

"drink!"

This is clearly not the place to talk.

Just as the girl was exchanging a few words with Wang Dacheng, before he could even respond...

The next instant, a strong wind rushed towards us.

The sharp blade of the broadsword gleamed coldly in the sunlight as it cleaved down.

This broadsword is almost as big as the girl's face. If this slash comes down, it could probably chop this pretty and cute girl into minced meat.

Qin Zhuang didn't care about anything else.

He neither respects the elderly nor cares for the young, nor does he show courtesy to women.

His world revolved around only one thing: the things Qin Lou had instructed him to do.

Anyone who stands in his way will be attacked.

He could chew and eat even an infant in front of him, without a shred of pity.

This little girl, who seems to have appeared out of nowhere, is chatting with the enemy general right in front of him; she really doesn't take him seriously.

The ferocious, burly man, the terrifying broadsword, and the overwhelming aura made it hard to breathe.

However, the girl, who was only ten years old, remained as calm as ever.

Amidst the flashing of swords and the flickering of lightning, a fierce battle ensued.

The jade rod pierced out and gently touched the blade.

"boom!"

The powerful, heavy sword missed its target, instead striking the ground and creating a huge trench.

"kindness?!"

Qin Zhuang frowned, staring intently at the seemingly frail-looking girl in front of him.

If that little kid got punched by him, there probably wouldn't be a complete corpse left.

How come... you actually managed to block his broadsword just now?

He could feel that the moment he looked down, he was only slightly pulled by a tiny force, exactly, not too much, not too little, and his attack route was deviated.

He frowned and asked the little girl, "Who are you?"

However, the little girl didn't look at him, but instead asked Wang Dacheng, "I saved your life, how about you take me to see my master?"

"Whoosh!"

The broadsword, carrying a strong wind, slashed down once more.

The girl, however, drifted away like a falling leaf, and could never be touched.

She glanced at Qin Zhuang and murmured, "My darling, grow taller~"

The next instant, a flash of blue light appeared.

"Forehead……"

Qin Zhuang subconsciously turned his head to the side, only to feel as if something had poked his cheek, which he quickly pulled back.

It was extremely dangerous. If he hadn't moved his head, his eyes would have been pierced in that instant.

Wang Dacheng looked at the mysterious girl in front of him with some confusion, and asked dryly, "Who is your master?"

"Mingchen!"

……

"Your Majesty, an urgent report from Yongqi City."

Inside the main tent of the Northern Fierce Army, Cheng Xinqing strode in, his face beaming with joy, and reported to Qin Lou: "Yongqi City has been captured by our army. The defending general, He Minghao, fell into our trap and has been personally killed by General Qin."

"By now, General Qin should have already captured Liuxia Mountain."

His face flushed red with excitement: "Your Majesty, the Qian Yuan Army's retreat has been cut off, our chance has come!"

Bei Lie has been suffering terribly from the oppression these days.

Nothing goes smoothly for me, and I've never gotten the better end of the deal.

Now the opportunity has finally arrived! This is our chance to defeat Qian Yuan in one fell swoop and wipe away our shame!

However, Qin Lou, who was seated in the main seat, did not smile happily upon hearing this good news.

Instead, she gently shook her head: "Xinqing, you're celebrating too soon."

(End of this chapter)