Zongman: I'm working hard to develop my daily life in the time-travel series

He was surprised to find that the old man dealt with hundreds of sharp arrows so easily.

This shattered Shi Yu's previous thoughts: facing an enemy attacking like a rain of arrows through the forest was very dangerous, but the one in front of him was a seasoned veteran who was unstoppable and had taken the initiative on the field.

Although his expression remained perfectly still, Shi Yu sensed a hint of surprise from the mysterious old man at his actions.

Chapter 651 Subduing the Enemy Leader

It was as if he had come to understand Shi Yu's unpredictable abilities from a different perspective, which made Shi Yu feel a little proud.

At the same time, as the mysterious old man began to trust his actions, Shi Yu also became curious about this unfamiliar old man.

Shi Yu carefully stepped over the weeds and withered leaves, trying to minimize his presence and traces.

Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled shadows on him, offering him a sense of protection and courage.

The jungle was quiet, with only the rustling of leaves in the breeze.

Shi Yu felt a sense of unease; he knew this place was not safe.

He used his keen senses to search for the attackers lurking in the jungle.

The surrounding environment gradually became unfamiliar, with dense branches and shrubs covering the sky, preventing sunlight from penetrating.

Darkness enveloped the entire forest, as if deliberately concealing some kind of secret.

Suddenly, the sound of breaking branches came from the tree.

Shi Yu immediately became more alert and continued to advance cautiously.

His sharp, piercing eyes scanned his surroundings. Although he sensed no hostility, he dared not be careless.

Just then, a dappled ray of light shone onto the ground.

Shi Yu looked up and suddenly a clearing appeared in front of him.

Ancient trees towered over the meadow, flowers bloomed, and the scenery was breathtaking. Shi Yu carefully made his way through the dense forest.

Suddenly, he noticed a suspicious noise.

The sound of light footsteps approaching him made him feel an unusual sense of pressure.

He immediately stopped and disappeared into a hidden patch of grass.

Keeping his breathing steady, Shi Yu quietly approached the direction from which the sound came.

As he passed through a dense grove of trees, he suddenly saw a heavily fortified enemy formation before him.

The enemy has already occupied this place and is clearly on high alert.

Dressed in black battle robes and wielding sharp swords, they groped their way through the mysterious and silent forest.

Shi Yu concealed all his high-profile behavior and demeanor, and carefully observed his enemies.

"We've waited too long." A deep, somewhat cold voice rang out. Shi Yu took a deep breath, considering how to successfully lure the enemy leader over.

Suddenly, a brilliant idea struck him, and a mocking smile appeared on his lips.

He cleverly used leaves to weave a lure, which he displayed in a relatively safe area.

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The decoy twisted into a human shape, resembling a captured enemy soldier.

Shi Yu placed it on a sunny patch of grass, making it eye-catching.

The sunlight makes the bait look even more realistic.

Soon after, a tall and imposing enemy leader was drawn over.

He walked alone toward the dummy and examined it closely without suspicion. The leader frowned slightly, becoming wary.

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Suddenly, Shi Yu appeared behind the leader like lightning. He quickly covered the leader's mouth and forcefully pushed him to the ground.

"Don't make a sound," Shi Yu said in a low voice.

The enemy leader tried to break free but to no avail. Faced with a life-or-death crisis, he understood that resistance was pointless.

"Who are you? Why did you ambush me?" the enemy leader asked through gritted teeth.

Shi Yu smiled jokingly and slowly relaxed his hand. He knew it was time to show his wisdom.

"I'm here to give you a chance." A glint of justice flashed in Shi Yu's eyes. "If you can do us a small favor, I can spare your life."

The enemy leader frowned and pondered for a moment, then nodded.

Chapter 652 Quickly Find a Suitable Location to Set Up the Formation

After learning that Shi Yu had subdued the local leader, the mysterious old man decided to use his powerful strength to create chaos on the front lines.

His face was grave; he knew that only by creating chaos could he distract the enemy and buy time for the rear to act.

Dressed in a long black robe, he leaped into the air and flew into the distance.

On the other side, Shi Yu's satisfied smile vanished, and he said to the enemy leader, "Very good, please come with me." "773"

"What do you mean?" The enemy leader looked at Shi Yu, puzzled. "You mean you want to use me as a hostage to rescue your surrounded friends?"

Shi Yu nodded slightly, his brows revealing determination and confidence. "That's right, that's why I spared your life. You should be glad you're still somewhat useful."

Just then, the entire sky suddenly darkened.

Dark clouds gathered, with lightning flashing across them.

The earth began to shake, as if it were about to collapse.

Shi Yu and the enemy leader both looked up at the sky and saw an old man's figure emerge from the dark clouds.

He was dressed in an ancient, wide robe, standing on clouds, exuding an air of mystery.

"This is..." Shi Yu's mouth dropped open in surprise.

The enemy leader was equally dumbfounded, staring at the scene in disbelief.

He had always thought of himself as an elite among those in power, but in front of this old man, he clearly felt his insignificant existence.

Ignoring the shocked expressions of the crowd, the mysterious old man sneered, "I'm here to teach you a lesson."

As soon as he finished speaking, lightning struck from the sky, instantly hitting an ancient building. Flames erupted, engulfing the entire area in scorching heat and darkness. Meanwhile, Ye Rufeng frowned deeply and quickly called for the other cultivators to gather together.

Everyone tacitly began to set up the defense according to the formation that the old man had taught them.

Ye Rufeng and the other cultivators quickly searched for a suitable location to set up the formation in the dense forest.

The trees swayed gently, and Ye Rufeng directed everyone with a determined look in his eyes. Each person confidently used their own strengths.

Some cultivators control the wind element, quickly condensing wind power to tear apart directions; some rely on their senses and intuition to find the best position; and some manipulate fire and soil to make the environment more favorable.

As everyone worked together seamlessly, the formation gradually took shape...

Ye Rufeng secretly rejoiced, as he had learned so much from his encounter with the mysterious old man.

At the same time, he couldn't help but think of Shi Yu, wondering if the other party was safe in this chaos.

Just as he was worried about Shi Yu, a figure darted out from the forest. It was Shi Yu who, with his agile skills, successfully traversed the dense forest and evaded the enemy's pursuit.

Although the enemy tried their best to catch up, they were in great pain because of Shi Yu's agility and the offensive that was quietly launched.

Shi Yu swiftly moved through the woods, skillfully evading enemy attacks and engaging them in close combat using the dense forest's terrain and cover. Shi Yu gripped the enemy leader's collar tightly, holding a 2.0-caliber blade close to his throat, his eyes revealing unwavering determination.

His clear, watery eyes flashed with a sharp glint, as if he wanted to dissect the enemy's soul.

"Speak!" Shi Yu coldly questioned, his voice carrying an unshakeable authority.

The enemy leader replied in a trembling voice: "Alright, we'll take you there."

Although he stared intently into Shi Yu's eyes, it was clear that he had made his choice after weighing the pros and cons.

Chapter 653 As long as you can protect my dignity, things are possible to be resolved amicably.

Shi Yu released his grip and put down the sharp blade.

He knew that he couldn't let his emotions control him at this time; ensuring his own and his friends' safety was the most important thing.

Shi Yu briefly observed the surrounding environment.

He discovered that there seemed to be no other enemies in the dense forest, and they had successfully shaken off their pursuit.

At this moment, dust drifted through the forest, and an indestructible barrier had quietly formed within the formation.

Deciding to leave the battlefield quickly, Shi Yu grabbed the enemy leader and swiftly moved towards their camp.

The enemy leader was forced to compromise. He knew that Shi Yu's strength was not to be underestimated, and considering what had just happened, his own safety was far more important than anything else.

He led Shi Yu hurriedly through the woods, walking along the edge of the riverbank. Shi Yu gripped the hilt of the knife tightly, lost in thought.

He hesitated whether to continue with his plan to kill the enemy soldiers.

These soldiers were all enemies who had once hunted them down, enemies of friends and comrades who had lost their lives in battle.

However, deep down, Shi Yu felt a sense of hesitation.

He suddenly loosened his grip on the weapon, a hint of confusion in his eyes.

Since the start of this act of betraying the Soviet Union, Shi Yu has always treated the enemy with a sense of justice.

Could they be impersonating someone else? Shi Yu muttered to himself.

Although there is no conclusive evidence that these prisoners were Soviet traitors, there is also no evidence that they had no connection with the Soviet Union.

The enemy leader couldn't help but reveal a mocking smile.

“You don’t really think we’ll admit it, do you?” he said provocatively. “The Soviet Union was defeated, and we simply chose a better fate.”

Shi Yu watched as the enemy soldiers shifted their gazes, trying to find some kind of clue.

A glimmer of hope shone in everyone's eyes, a hope to be believed, mixed with despair.

Hesitantly, Shi Yu looked at the enemy soldiers.

He could sense that killing these people might trigger even greater chaos; things weren't as simple as he had imagined. Shi Yu gazed at the enemy leaders, his doubts gradually dissipating.

He began to believe that these prisoners were indeed not related to the Soviet Union, and that his plans might cause even greater chaos.

If the problem can be resolved peacefully, not only will the dignity of the captured leader be protected, but the number of casualties will also be reduced.

“You are truly an upright person.” The enemy leader put away his previous threatening posture and looked at Shi Yu with a smile. “I believe you can handle this matter well.”

Shi Yu felt a sense of relief. He knew that the key now was how to quell the conflict between the two sides.

He thought for a while and was about to speak when he suddenly realized that Ye Rufeng and others were still around him.

"If I promise not to harm anyone and to lead my friends safely across the river, will you agree?" Shi Yu asked.

After a moment of silence, the enemy leader nodded. "As long as you can protect my dignity, it's possible to reach a settlement."

Nevertheless, Shi Yu still harbored concerns.

He understood that in this era of war and fear, protecting the dignity of a defeated man was no easy task, but he was determined to fight for his beliefs.

Shi Yu turned to Ye Rufeng and the others and said, "We may be able to reach a reconciliation with the enemy. We will take the captured leader across the river and must protect his dignity."

Chapter 653 Perhaps the real crisis is not the flood disaster

Ye Rufeng and the others looked at each other, and then expressed their support.

Among the crowd, the mysterious old man stood quietly to the side, silently observing the entire process.

A hint of appreciation and satisfaction was evident in his eyes.

Shi Yu could feel that gaze, which gave him a lot of courage and confidence in this perilous moment.

At the same time, the mysterious old man walked up to Shi Yu, gently patted him on the shoulder, and smiled, saying, "Young man, you did a great job. Your choice was correct, and I have full confidence in your decision."

Shi Yu felt the trust and support of the mysterious old man, which strengthened his resolve.

He nodded slightly to the mysterious old man, expressing his gratitude. The enemy leader looked at Shi Yu and his group, remained silent for a moment, and finally spoke: "Your valiant performance is admirable. Although we are enemies, I must admit that your strength and courage are not to be underestimated."

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Shi Yu frowned slightly, becoming secretly wary.

He knew the enemy leader's attitude was unusual, but he still replied in a deep voice, "We are only fighting to protect ourselves and our homes, and have no intention of being your enemy."

The enemy leader nodded with a wry smile: "I understand. In such a critical moment, protecting oneself and one's home is everyone's instinct. I also have to face reality and temporarily put aside our conflict."

These words aroused a hint of doubt in Shi Yu's heart, and he asked, "What do you mean by this?"