"I have a question!"

Zhao Yi was stunned when he saw Zuo Xiaoluo casually make the river stop flowing with a single palm.

He suddenly realized a problem.

Zhao Yi realized he made a mistake based on empirical thinking.

Previously, when he saw Zuo Xiaoluo camping near the river, he thought it was to prevent sneak attacks.

However, he forgot that this is a Mystical World.

Damn it!

This group of freaks just made a huge river cower with a single palm slap.

Crossing the river at night to sneak attack is nothing!

Moreover, they can fly.

The river is turbulent, with surging waves, even birds can't cross it?

If it's hard to cross, why don't I just fly over it?

"Empiricism can kill!"

Zhao Yi pointed to the distant campsite and asked Zuo Xiaoluo, "You're all experts who can soar to the sky and dive to the ground, it shouldn't be that easy for others to sneak up on you, right? Is it necessary to set up camp?"

"Of course." Zuo Xiaoluo nodded affirmatively.

She explained, "People still need to live in houses."

"A strong individual at Tier Nine Saint King Realm is almost invincible in the world, but have you ever seen a Saint King Realm living in the wild?"

"It's not because the conditions in the wild are bad, but rather a comfortable environment can keep themselves in a good state, ready to handle any sudden situation at any time."

"So, the existence of a campsite is not just for defense against sneak attacks, but to create a comfortable and relaxing environment for our own people, so they can maximize their combat power when facing the enemy."

Zhao Yi nodded slightly, then continued, "I have another question."

Zhao Yi asked, "Since the camp's significance is not for defense, why not set it up closer to the valley? It's noisy and damp near the river, obviously not suitable for rest."

Upon hearing this, Zuo Xiaoluo confidently said, "Setting the camp by the river makes it convenient for me to grill fish for you, my benefactor! If the camp were in the valley, the distance to the river would be too far, and the grilled fish wouldn't be fresh anymore!"

She finished by looking at Zhao Yi earnestly, "Benefactor, you've been through a lot on this journey, haven't eaten well, so I have to prepare the freshest food for you."

Zhao Yi: "..."

There's no need to be that particular!

Zhao Yi glared at the little poison.

Although he wanted to shamelessly admit he'd been through suffering.

However, he couldn't get the words out.

Zhao Yi couldn't explain that he hadn't eaten on this journey not because he was tired, but because he overslept due to someone's blundering, missing meal times.

Zhao Yi looked again at the distance between the big river and the valley.

It's just about a mile away.

For those Great Cultivators tall and swift, it's just a blink of an eye.

Such a short time.

Even in the midsummer heat, the fish wouldn't lose its freshness, right?

Zhao Yi looked at the soldiers busy setting up camp in the distance and couldn't help but feel puzzled.

He remembered reading that generals leading troops would eat and sleep with their soldiers.

Isn't this act of using public office for private gain at risk of being discovered by the soldiers?

Zuo Xiaoluo was even more shocked than Zhao Yi when she heard his words.

"Generals eat and sleep with soldiers?"

Zuo Xiaoluo looked bewildered, "As a commander, my duty is merely to direct them in battle, help them achieve greatness, and then bring them back from the battlefield unharmed. What's the point of eating and sleeping with them? Does it win wars?"

Zhao Yi: "..."

Is this another instance of empiricism?

Zhao Yi seemed to recall that historical books from his previous life wrote it that way?

However, he felt that what Zuo Xiaoluo said made a lot of sense.

After all, there is an old saying.

A faithful steward does not manage wealth, a compassionate commander does not lead troops.

If soldiers lack awe for their general, it easily leads to subversion.

In Zhao Yi's previous life, this kind of thing often happened in the neighboring country.

Zhao Yi shook his head, discarding the thoughts of leading troops.

After lacking talent in cultivation.

Zhao Yi found himself seemingly lacking in military matters too.

"Could it be that aside from picking up money, I'm good for nothing?"

Zhao Yi almost doubted his life's purpose.

Such a setup for the male side character is just too frustrating!

Seeing Zhao Yi not discussing military strategy with her, Zuo Xiaoluo breathed a sigh of relief.

Then happily went to grill fish for Zhao Yi.

Zuo Xiaoluo found Zhao Yi's thoughts too strange.

If someone dared to talk to her like that in the barracks, she would've cut them down long ago.

But Zhao Yi was her benefactor, definitely not someone she could cut down.

She had to carefully cater to him.

It's really tough!

The little poison had already finished eating a whole grilled fish.

Zhao Yi sternly stopped her from wiping her mouth with her sleeve.

He took out a silk handkerchief from his pocket and disdainfully tossed it to her.

"You're a grown woman, can't you pay a bit of attention to your appearance?"

The little poison took the handkerchief, looking puzzled.

"What is 'appearance'? Is it something you can eat?" she asked excitedly.

Zhao Yi's face turned dark, "Eat, eat, eat, all you know is eating. Be careful you don't eat yourself to death!"

The little poison was unfazed, "There are many beasts in the forest and little food. Naturally, you should eat more whenever you can, so you can last longer when there's nothing to eat."

Zhao Yi fell silent.

He sighed helplessly.

Then he took back the handkerchief from the little poison, carefully wiping her mouth.

Zhao Yi patiently explained, "Your body has been undernourished for too long; it can't handle too much at once or you'll damage your stomach. The urgent task is to restore your health first, and when your stomach is healthy, you can eat as much as you want in the future."

The little poison nodded obediently.

Her big eyes blinked continually as she watched Zhao Yi, smiling widely as he wiped her mouth.

At this moment, Zuo Xiaoluo's voice came over.

"Benefactor, the fish is ready!"

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