A daily intelligence report; in chaotic times and famine years, grain is plentiful.

These days have been anything but peaceful in Black Wind Ridge.

The government troops were still searching the mountains, but not as frequently as before.

The addition of Cai Sheng and others replenished the camp's fighting strength, but also caused food to be consumed even faster.

Fortunately, Chen Mo has been able to find hidden resources these days thanks to the system's intelligence.

While avoiding the main force of the government troops, they were also able to acquire more resources. Moreover, the potato fields in the mountains had already been planted, and they only needed to send people to take care of them on a daily basis.

From time to time, a small troop of soldiers would appear in the Black Wind Ridge area to patrol the mountain roads.

Moreover, the main roads at the foot of the mountain have been blocked, making it impossible for Chen Mo and his group to go down the mountain to buy supplies.

But Chen Mo didn't care about the government troops' blockade.

Black Wind Ridge is rich in resources. As long as we can hold the sinkhole camp and those few secret fields that have not been exposed, we can hold out even if we are besieged for a year or two.

Compared to the dire situation during the famine, the villagers are now in a much better situation.

It was early morning on this day.

The scout who was responsible for going down the mountain to gather information hurriedly ran back to the camp and came to Chen Mo's side.

"Brother Mo, we have news!"

He arrived breathlessly in front of Chen Mo and excitedly reported, "The government troops guarding the road down the mountain to the north have withdrawn, leaving only a few local militia. We can take this opportunity to go down the mountain and replenish some supplies."

Upon hearing these words, the others in the camp gathered around and began to discuss them.

The camp currently has enough supplies, but they have no spare money to spend. If they could go down the mountain to buy some essential supplies, they could stay safely for a few more months.

At this moment, Chen Mo was unusually calm.

"No, this must be an opening deliberately created by the government troops; there are definitely more soldiers lying in ambush."

Chen Mo shook his head.

"That's not right. We've been keeping an eye on it. Those government troops have definitely left. There aren't many people guarding the north side now."

The scout replied.

"Impossible. That woman is so cautious, she wouldn't suddenly withdraw the guards. She must have deliberately made the guards relax their guards to lure us into a trap."

Chen Mo calmly analyzed the situation.

After hearing this, everyone finally calmed down.

"Continue to observe. As long as the government troops don't approach the camp, we don't need to pay attention to them."

Chen Mo then gave the order.

Xiao Yunling must already know that he has fallen for a diversionary tactic, and it won't be long before another large-scale search of the mountain begins.

Chen Mo wanted to take advantage of this time to collect all the intelligence resources in the system.

Around noon.

Chen Mo then took his previous crew, along with Cai Sheng and others who had joined earlier, to collect food and, at the same time, to inquire again about the whereabouts of the main government army force.

The group split into two teams to investigate the whereabouts of the government troops.

After walking for about an hour and collecting the prey, Chen Mo prepared to return to the camp.

At that moment, a noise suddenly came from beneath their feet.

"Brother Mo, it's government troops!"

Someone whispered.

Everyone immediately gripped their weapons tightly and looked down.

On the mountain path, a well-equipped detachment of the Zhenbei Army was patrolling below.

This cavalry force numbered at least two hundred men.

In the middle of the group, a familiar figure suddenly appeared.

Xiao Yunling, the commander of the Yun Battalion.

"That she-devil again?"

It's really a narrow road.

Chen Mo watched them quietly, a plan forming in his mind.

Since the government troops are searching so thoroughly, let's teach them a lesson.

He turned around and gestured to his companion beside him, indicating that he was going to attack.

Then, everyone slowly moved closer to the direction the government troops were heading.

"Shoot the horse..."

Chen Mo ordered.

As they drew closer, Chen Mo immediately ordered them to attack.

In the blink of an eye, several arrows shot straight towards the government troops.

Xiao Yunling, mounted on horseback, was on high alert when she suddenly noticed movement on her left. She immediately drew her sword and shouted, "Ambush!"

Before he could finish speaking, arrows came flying at him.

Xiao Yunling gripped her sword and deflected all the sneak-attacking arrows.

Several soldiers nearby didn't react in time, and their warhorses were hit by arrows one after another. With a series of neighs, the men and horses fell to the ground.

"Shoot the horse but not the rider?"

Xiao Yunling's expression hardened, and he immediately leaped off his horse.

"defense!"

At the command, the soldiers beside him did not panic at all. They immediately took down their wooden shields and formed a defensive circle around each other.

Xiao Yunling would not launch an attack rashly before discovering the enemy.

A moment later, several more arrows were shot from the shadows.

The government troops were prepared and blocked all the arrows.

"General Xiao, it's been a long time."

At that moment, Chen Mo's voice suddenly rang out from the mountains and forests.

Upon hearing that familiar voice, Xiao Yunling's usually calm expression immediately showed a hint of emotion.

This traitor is still alive, as expected.

Xiao Yunling still felt quite resentful that he had tricked her back then at Xiling Peak.

"The bandit leader is on the mountain! Capture him immediately!"

Xiao Yunling immediately gave the order.

As soon as the order was given, the Zhenbei Army immediately put into action.

The shield bearers remained beside Xiao Yunling, while the soldiers on the other side immediately mounted their horses and galloped towards the forest where Chen Mo was.

The soldiers on the right raised their bows and arrows and shot them in Chen Mo's direction.

But after a short while, there was no more movement in the forest.

When Xiao Yunling realized what was happening, she personally led her men to give chase.

There wasn't a single person to be seen in the mountains and forests.

Chen Mo escaped again.

"That cunning little man."

Xiao Yunling bit her thin lips, her brows furrowed with anger.

Her cavalry was at a disadvantage in the complex mountain forest, and even though Chen Mo was nearby, it was difficult for them to kill him.

"Everyone, split into two groups and surround this mountain. I refuse to believe he can hide inside forever!"

Xiao Yunling immediately gave the order.

Based on the number of arrows the enemy had just fired, she could tell that Chen Mo had at most twenty or thirty men with him.

The soldiers spurred their horses forward, flanking the forest from both sides.

Xiao Yunling personally led the team to pursue Chen Mo and the others, following the trail they had left behind.

Although she was angry, she remained calm and determined not to fall into Chen Mo's trap.

Since entering Black Wind Ridge, she has suffered repeated setbacks and has been unable to find any trace of Chen Mo.

Today, no matter what, we must take down this traitor!

After searching for an hour, her team still found nothing.

Just as they were preparing to ambush from the mountain path, Chen Mo's voice suddenly came from the other side of the hillside.

"General Xiao, I'm here. Do you still want to pursue them?"

The sound echoed through the mountains and forests.

Hearing these provocative words, Xiao Yunling suppressed her anger and calmly instructed everyone not to flank from both sides, while she herself remained still.

"General Xiao, why did you stop chasing? If you catch up with me, I will definitely surrender."

Chen Mo provocatively retorted.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yunling's eyes turned cold. She picked up a soldier's bow and arrow and shot it fiercely in Chen Mo's direction.

There was no sound in the mountains and forests.

"Spread out, everyone! We must find this bandit!"