Many children, many blessings; a stunningly beautiful wife is given to you right from the start.

early morning.

Lin Mo opened his eyes and felt his arm go numb from being pressed down by something.

Looking down, he saw Qin Ruxue nestled close to him, fast asleep.

A trace of clear, unidentified liquid still clung to the corner of Qin Ruxue's mouth. Gone was her usual ruthless decisiveness, which made her appear somewhat adorable.

Last night was really too much of a struggle.

Lin Mo replaced the equipment for his female general, going through the "uninstall first, then install" process again.

Subsequent developments were, naturally, somewhat out of control.

Lin Mo tried to get up, but as soon as he moved, Qin Ruxue beside him let out a sleep-talking sound and clung to him even tighter.

Never mind, I'll lie down for a while longer.

Anyway, Fengniang's plan has already been launched at Tiebi Pass.

The Xuanjia Battalion was also fully prepared and waiting for a signal.

According to the schedule, today should be the day to receive the package; news of the chaos at Tiebiguan should be getting back soon.

As the boss, it's perfectly reasonable for me to slack off a little and relax.

Just as Lin Mo was about to close his eyes and enjoy this rare moment of tenderness...

"Thump! Thump! Thump!"

A sudden, loud knocking sound, almost like banging on the door, rang out.

Outside the door, Feng Niang's voice came, completely devoid of her usual charming and alluring demeanor, replaced by an unprecedented solemnity.

"Young master! Something has happened!"

This shout startled Qin Ruxue awake from her dream.

She sat up abruptly, and the brocade quilt covering her slipped off, revealing her perfectly sculpted, naked body.

Her snow-white skin still bore the lingering traces of last night's fierce battle.

But nobody cares about that right now.

Lin Mo and Qin Ruxue exchanged a glance, and both of them felt a sinking feeling in their hearts.

Qin Ruxue quickly put on her armor.

Lin Mo also got out of bed, casually put on a coat, and went to open the door.

Feng Niang, standing outside the door, wore a brand-new flying fish dress that accentuated her stunningly voluptuous figure.

But her foxy little face was extremely unsightly.

When she saw the brand-new armor Qin Ruxue was wearing, she was first taken aback, and then her expression immediately became serious.

Without another word, Fengniang handed over a secret letter.

"Iron Wall Pass... has moved."

Lin Mo tore open the secret letter and his pupils suddenly contracted.

The letter contained only a few words, yet each word carried immense weight.

Wu Zhong mobilized all 53,000 troops from within the pass, and they broke camp last night, heading towards Black Wind City.

fifty thousand!?

Has Wu Zhong gone mad?

Is this like emptying your entire savings and going all in?

Qin Ruxue also came over and saw the contents of the letter. Her pretty face, which had just woken up and still had a slight blush, instantly turned icy.

"An army of fifty thousand!"

"That's not all."

Feng Niang's next words made the atmosphere even more oppressive.

"At the same time, the Flying Fish Guard sent back another message, an even more terrifying one."

She paused, as if organizing her thoughts.

Suddenly, a man claiming to be "Elder Zhao" appeared beside Wu Zhong.

"This man is a highly skilled bodyguard serving the Third Prince, and his methods are extremely ruthless. He was the one who strongly advocated for the military campaign, and..."

For the first time, a hint of fear appeared on Fengniang's face.

"Furthermore, the order to 'massacre the city' was given!"

"Massacre the city!"

These two words struck Lin Mo and Qin Ruxue's hearts like two heavy hammers.

Qin Ruxue's murderous aura erupted instantly, and the air in the entire study seemed to freeze.

Lin Mo's expression also darkened.

Which mental hospital did this lunatic escape from?

If you're going to start a war, then start a war. What's the point of massacring the city right off the bat?

Lin Mo forced himself to calm down, his brain working at an unprecedented speed.

With 50,000 troops, Blackwind City's current forces would definitely not be able to win in a head-on confrontation.

Moreover, Iron Wall Pass is only a hundred miles away from Black Wind City, and the enemy is a rapidly marching army composed of mixed cavalry and infantry.

When will they arrive?

Qin Ruxue asked the most crucial question on Lin Mo's behalf.

"Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the enemy will be at the city gates by noon today."

Fengniang gave a despairing timeframe.

There was less than half a day left.

Lin Mo looked at Feng Niang: "Your plan last night..."

Feng Niang gave a bitter smile and shook her head.

"Wang Defa died on the belly of Wu Zhong's concubine, and Zhang Mang also died from poison."

"Both steps were successful. But..."

She clenched her fists.

"Zhao Dezhu's plan has failed."

"Just as he was about to poison Wu Zhong, Elder Zhao suddenly appeared, saw through the plan, and Zhao Dezhu was killed on the spot."

Upon hearing this, Lin Mo's heart sank.

This means that all shortcuts have been blocked.

The strategy of cutting off the supply lines from under the enemy's base is no longer viable; only the most difficult and brutal direct confrontation remains.

The enemy not only outnumbered us, but they were also intelligent, and most importantly, they had no sense of martial ethics!

The room fell into a deathly silence.

The pressure came like a landslide or a tsunami.

Lin Mo walked to the window and looked out at Blackwind City, which had just begun to show signs of life.

He could imagine that once those 50,000 butchers stormed in, this place would once again turn into a living hell.

No.

Absolutely not!

This is my territory!

Lin Mo slowly turned around, and in that instant, his laziness and cynicism vanished completely.

Instead, there was an irresistible decision.

"Like snow."

"exist!"

Qin Ruxue immediately responded.

"Summon all Xuanjia soldiers. Everyone, ascend the city walls! Bring everything usable—rolling stones, logs, oil…everything you can carry—to the walls. Rely on the city defenses and prepare to meet the enemy!"

"yes!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Qin Ruxue turned and left, her steps carrying the sound of wind and thunder.

Lin Mo then looked at Feng Niang.

"Feng Niang".

"This servant is here."

"The Garrison Command must act immediately! Disperse all the Flying Fish Guards to reassure the people of the city and tell them that the sky won't fall, but anyone who dares to take advantage of the situation to cause trouble will be killed without mercy!"

"Yes, sir!"

Feng Niang also obeyed the order and left, the hem of her cold and beautiful flying fish dress drawing a resolute arc in the air.

Lin Mo was the only one left in the study.

An army of 50,000 men massacred the city.

The pressure is indeed immense.

But... who said I'm going to go head-to-head with you guys?

A cold smile curved at the corners of Lin Mo's lips.

He turned around and strode out.

Qin Ruxue, who had just reached the door, stopped and turned to look at him.

"Where are you... going?"

Lin Mo grinned.

"I'll go check on our precious Ling'er. Has she been naughty lately?"