Lu Bu, the Thunder General, is my adoptive father in Genshin Impact.

Although he was just a chef's apprentice before he transmigrated, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall is a complicated dish, and he only spent one day making such a large quantity, so the taste was definitely not as good as that of a master chef.

But the soldiers hadn't been eating very well during the few days they were away on the campaign, so this dish was far superior to any delicacy in their eyes.

"It smells so good! It smells amazing!"

"Is this the work of the gods?"

"I am so fortunate, so incredibly fortunate!"

"Bliss..."

Although the cauldron was taller than a person, it was still not enough to distribute among the five hundred soldiers. In the end, each person only received a small bowl, but at least everyone got a share.

They enjoyed fine food and wine, gathered together to chat and boast, having a wonderful time.

"Have you heard of the Inatsuma Ghost Story?"

"You mean the three legends about the Miyamoto brothers, the War Maniac, and the Demon?"

"You're way out of touch. The Three Legends are from the last version, and besides, the War Maniac has been removed by us, so it can't be called the Three Legends anymore."

"I have the best sources, so let me tell you the latest rumors: three major smuggled goods."

"Oh? Smuggled goods? Tell me more."

"The first one, the Thunder Bomb, seems to have been rendered useless and is no longer a threat. The second one, the Jet Soldier Potion, was reportedly intercepted by the Coral Palace. The third one, the Celestial Elixir from Liyue, was supposedly seized by Lord Yae no Kami."

"Don't mention Lady Gongsi. She's petty and narrow-minded. Be careful she doesn't get cursed by the fox."

"Hahahahahaha..."

Everyone burst into laughter.

At such a joyous time, Xiao Yi stood at the camp entrance, not participating in the commotion.

Although the War Maniacs organization was no longer viable, he did not encounter the legendary eerie figure throughout the entire process. According to the prisoners' testimonies, that figure was referred to as "Sui" by the War Maniacs members, and the eerie map that lured the War Maniacs to their doom was also made by Sui.

Before truly returning home in triumph, he needed to be wary of that unstable factor and ensure the survival of everyone.

Moreover, he suspected that the evil spirit was...

"Lord Narukami, why aren't you attending the victory celebration?" Sara came up behind him.

After having a few drinks with his subordinates, Shaluo realized that Xiao Yi was not there, so he went to the camp gate to look for him.

“I was thinking…” He was just about to reply to Sara when there was a sudden noise in the chat room.

(Shadow: Xiao Yi, are you there?)

(Xiao Yi: What is it?)

(Shadow: I want to train you.)

What tiger and wolf words? !

(Xiao Yi: Miss Ying, please make your statement clear.)

(Shadow: The way you're using your power is wrong, which is why you're experiencing symptoms like your body breaking down. I want to correct your incorrect way of releasing lightning.)

(Xiao Yi: Perhaps, my lightning output technique does have flaws, but Miss Ying, the way you speak is also problematic and needs correction...)

(Video: Can't the word "training" be used indiscriminately? When I created the general, it took me a long time to train him...)

(Xiao Yi: Okay, okay, we can stop this topic now. What should I do?)

(Video: Find a secluded spot to avoid accidental injury.)

The best location immediately came to Xiao Yi's mind—behind a small hill a few hundred meters away.

In case of any incident, he can rush back to provide support immediately. If nothing happens, the distance will not affect the soldiers' ability to drink. Theoretically speaking, the hillside is a very suitable location.

“I want to go to that place; I have some things to do. You all keep playing music and dancing,” he said to Sara, pointing to the hill. “If you hear thunder or anything along the way, just pretend it didn’t happen. I’ll be back in about half an hour.”

……

Hills.

Xiao Yi opened the system panel and found that the trust value had increased by two points, reaching 17.

It seems that Miss Ying saw his fearless and pioneering performance and was very satisfied with it, so she gave him special tutoring to explain some tips.

(Shadow: You always over-release lightning element. If you were empty-handed and unarmed, this would form a weapon condensed from lightning. However, you have a knife in your hand. Injecting elemental power too roughly will only damage it, harming not only your body but also the weapon.)

(Xiao Yi: So I want to?)

(Shadow: Gently, slowly squeeze the lightning element out of her body, like milking a cow.)

(Xiao Yi: Are there any other benefits to doing this?)

(Shadow: You told me about that guy called Sui last night. That guy's demon sword should belong to the twisted power of the Sui god. Assuming you use the wrong elemental power to clash with Sui, your sword will probably be destroyed by the red sword on the first collision.)

(Xiao Yi: Miss Ying, I'm also somewhat interested in the lightning-transformation weapon you mentioned earlier.)

(Shadow: Let's learn the basics first.)

(Xiao Yi: Since Miss Ying can create all kinds of weapons with lightning, what you can pull out of your chest is not just Dream Heart, right? Eighteen kinds of weapons can be pulled out of your chest...)

(Video: Stop saying weird things!)

Xiao Yi stopped joking and started practicing seriously.

He focused his mind and tried to infuse the weapon with lightning element in a less violent way; the cheap knife emitted a faint purple light.

Little did he know, a black mist silently emerged from the earth's veins, enveloping the sky like a giant curtain, and silently isolating him from the military camp a few hundred meters away.

……

Kujo Sara still stood at the main gate of the military camp, gazing at the small hill that Xiao Yi had gone to.

For some reason, I have a bad feeling... Lord Narukami, please come back soon.

"Lord Kujo, wouldn't you like something to drink?" a soldier invited warmly.

Saro turned away to politely refuse, but when she turned back, she found that she could no longer see the hill.

It was as if some invisible barrier existed, covering the night sky and obscuring distant scenery while separating Narukamiko from the camp.

Immediately afterwards, Sara heard an ominous sound in the murky darkness ahead.

whoosh—whoosh—whoosh—

Chapter 58: The Expeditionary Army was completely annihilated.

whoosh—whoosh—whoosh—

In the darkness, a strange, heavy sound sent chills down one's spine, like the gasps of a dying man.

Sara had heard Narukami recount the entire process of the annihilation of the Mikage's Rokushin Guard, and she was very clear about the meaning behind the breathing sounds and the impending danger.

Despite having personally commanded large-scale wars, Sara was extremely nervous at this moment, as a figure resembling the general but filled with resentment was located not far in front of him.

There was no chance to warn the soldiers who were immersed in joy. His battle-hardened intuition told him that if he lost his attention, the consequence would be decapitation.

Due to extreme tension, she could even hear her own heartbeat, a sign of intense blood circulation.

Her trembling hand reached for the sword at her waist, and her divine eye began to glow. Her rapidly working mind devised a series of plans, not for defense, but for survival.

Sara had a premonition that the other party was about to make a move.

Sizzle sizzle sizzle!

Crimson lightning flashed in the darkness, and the scattered currents began to converge, eventually transforming into a demonic blade.

The strangely curved longsword emitted a light that illuminated its wielder, a demonic figure wearing a cracked, obsidian-like mask and completely shrouded in black clothing.

A humanoid monster called "Sui".

whoosh—whoosh—whoosh—

His deep, repetitive breathing suddenly became frequent. He lowered his demon sword to his side and slowly walked towards Kujo Sara.

Sara drew his sword, and at the same time, the Eye of God shone brightly with purple light, imbuing the weapon with lightning.

She understood that launching an attack would only expose her weaknesses, so she had to seize the opportunity when the evil spirit attacked her, deflect the attack to briefly throw it off balance, and take the chance to return to the camp to inform everyone.

Tap, tap, tap...

Sara silently measured the distance between herself and the enemy. The opponent's slow but heavy steps were like a knife hanging over her head that could fall at any moment, putting her under great psychological pressure.

Six steps, five steps, four steps...

The evil spirit has made its move!

The demonic sword suddenly pierced towards Kujo Sara's abdomen, but she raised her gleaming purple sword to parry.

Saro planned to block the thrust and push his sword away, causing the unbalanced enemy to lose his footing. He then immediately turned and rushed into the camp, warning all his comrades to be on alert.

However, reality is particularly harsh.

The exquisite weapons crafted by the blacksmiths of Tianling, combined with the attribute enchantment of the Eye of Thor and the parrying skills honed over a decade, formed a solid defensive line. However, the enemy completely broke through it in an incomprehensible way.

Faced with Sara's block, Sui did not change his move or use any other means; he simply continued his thrusting motion.

The crimson blade collided with the sword in front of Kujo Sara, slicing through the lightning-enchanted weapon like cutting a cake, and then piercing through Kujo Sara's abdomen.

A burning pain coursed through her body, and Sara knew very well that she had failed...

As her consciousness gradually faded, she heard muffled whispers and incredibly suppressed breathing.

"One, there are still four hundred and ninety-nine left."

Instead of drawing his demon sword, the evil spirit slashed horizontally, severing half of the robe's waist.

The black-clad monster ignored the dying female soldier and strolled leisurely into the military camp as if returning home.

Kneeling, Sara weakly supported herself with her broken sword, gazing at the hill that had been completely obscured by thick black fog, her pupils beginning to dilate.

"Lord Narukami, Narukami..." The weak murmur gradually faded until it disappeared.

The body gradually approached the ground, eventually lying completely flat on its stomach, and even the fingers stopped moving.

Tonight, a sleepless night.

The raging fire spread to the punitive expeditionary force's camp, just like the remote villages that had been burned down years ago.

Nine minutes had passed since Xiao Yi left, and only three minutes had passed since Sha Luo encountered the enemy.