Chapter 537: Chapter 344: Heart Towards the Light (8)

"Of course, we’ve had wins and losses, but overall, we’ve won more than we’ve lost.

"So the Alien Race isn’t having an easy time of it either.

"Even if they wanted to retaliate, they don’t really have the capacity for it right now."

"Besides, all the resistance armies are their enemies. They won’t come after us first for revenge, especially since we’re considered one of the stronger factions in the resistance."

"Do you get the general idea?"

’So that’s how it is.’

Zhao Chi had only known some vague details before.

Only now was he learning about the state of the war between the nobles and the Alien Race.

He also just found out that another major battle had taken place just yesterday.

Zhao Chi nodded. "I understand."

Li Ruanyu continued, "You know about the five Human cities in our Northern Territory, right? Tell me which ones they are."

Zhao Chi replied, "Snowfield City, White Grass City, Ice Mountain City, Withered Leaf City, and Celestial Peak City."

Li Ruanyu nodded.

"Correct. And their locations? Do you remember?"

"I do. With Snowfield City as the center, White Grass City is to the northeast, and further northeast is Ice Mountain City. Celestial Peak City is due south, and Withered Leaf City is due east."

|————Ice Mountain City|

|——White Grass City——|

|Snowfield City—Withered Leaf City|

|Celestial Peak City————|

"That’s right. And what about Wangyue City?"

Zhao Chi recalled, "Hmm... I don’t recall it. I only learned yesterday that those Alien Race Werewolves are from Wangyue City, but I haven’t had a chance to look it up yet."

Li Ruanyu nodded. "Wangyue City is east of Withered Leaf City. You have to cross the Yuntai Mountain Range to get there."

| Withered Leaf City —— Yuntai Mountain Range —— Wangyue City |

Zhao Chi said, "Understood."

Li Ruanyu smiled.

"It’s fine that you don’t know. This isn’t normally something Junior Lords are taught.

"The Werewolves’ stronghold, Wangyue City, is closest to Withered Leaf City, which has now basically fallen.

"Most of the nobles there have been killed. The survivors are hiding everywhere, just like the original resistance fighters.

"Some nobles have even joined forces with the local resistance to fight the Werewolves together...

"The situation in the other four Human cities is similar, perhaps a bit better than in Snowfield City, but the nobles are all at a disadvantage, struggling to hold on.

"The Werewolves have the upper hand and want to crush the nobles, but they can’t manage to wipe them out completely in a short amount of time.

"Resistance groups everywhere are exploiting any opening they can find, carving out their own gains from the Werewolves.

"So right now, it’s a stalemate.

"The Werewolves are strong, but the nobles have the means to resist.

"The two sides are locked in a standoff. Neither can make a large-scale move; whoever strikes first will be destroyed.

"So... this is our chance.

"What we need to do is build up our strength as quickly as possible.

"Don’t be afraid if you run into small bands of Werewolves. Just surround and annihilate them.

"Got it?"

Zhao Chi nodded again and again. "I understand. That was very clear."

Li Ruanyu chuckled. "Repeat it back to me."

’Why is she still treating me like we’re in school...’

Back then, Li Ruanyu always liked to make people repeat what she said.

Zhao Chi smiled. "Both the Werewolves and the nobles are powerful right now, but they’re locked in a bloody struggle, so neither side can afford to move their main forces. This is the perfect opportunity for us to grow and accumulate as much strength as possible."

"Exactly!" Li Ruanyu nodded.

"Thank you, Instructor Li."

"Don’t mention it. Anything else you want to ask?"

"No, that’s all."

Li Ruanyu smiled. "Feel free to ask me if you have any questions in the future. We’re all in Jiaoya Town now, so we can stay in touch."

Zhao Chi thanked her again, and then they parted ways.

After leaving the auditorium, Zhao Chi updated Su Qin on the situation.

Su Qin was in her territory, cooking a meal.

"Zhao Chi, why don’t you come over? We can talk while we eat."

Gu Qing and the others had actually finished cooking as well.

But he could eat at either place.

When he arrived at Su Qin’s territory, the air was filled with the fragrance of bamboo.

"Hurry, come over. We’re having bamboo-steamed rice."

Su Qin pulled Zhao Chi over to the table.

Seated beside them were four Female Elves: Li Qi, Li Hua, Li Mei, and Li Zhu.

Upon seeing Zhao Chi, they immediately stood up to greet him.

Their voices were soft and gentle, a vision of delicate beauty.

"Hello. Please, sit down and eat."

All four of them seemed a little nervous.

Su Qin laughed. "What are you so nervous about? It’s not like Zhao Chi is going to eat you. Besides, he’ll be coming over often from now on, so you’ll be seeing him a lot."

They all nodded, but they were still tense.

Zhao Chi suggested with a smile, "Why don’t we eat inside? Otherwise, they won’t be able to eat comfortably."

Su Qin smiled. "Alright. If you come over more often, they’ll get used to you and won’t be so nervous."

They carried the food into the Lord’s House.

Zhao Chi carefully recounted to Su Qin everything Li Ruanyu had told him.

Su Qin smiled. "Of course. Wherever you go, I’ll go. As long as I can be with you, I don’t care where we end up."

Zhao Chi nodded. "However, Instructor Li will have you team up with other people for missions to train you and improve your teamwork."

"Aren’t you going to be on a team?"

"I’ll probably be busy on my own most of the time, but when it’s time to fight, I’ll be with you."

Su Qin nodded. "Okay, deal!"

Zhao Chi said, "In four days, I’ll be leaving with Instructor Li’s caravan. We’ll be separated for a while, so make sure you train hard."

Su Qin chuckled. "I know. I’m not a kid. I’m a year older than you, you know. I should be the one telling *you* to be careful and not do anything rash."

"Haha, alright."

"How long will you be gone?"

"About a week."

"Oh, that’s not too long then. Will you miss me?"

"...I will."

"Good."

After they finished their meal, he returned to his own territory.

Li Ruanyu’s caravan was set to depart in four days. In the meantime, Zhao Chi needed to produce more Silk Stockings.

He also needed to make some Super Bright Kerosene as a cover.

After all, selling Kerosene was the excuse he had given Li Ruanyu.

The trade caravan previously organized by Stream Village and Nanlin Village had been put on hold again. They were in the process of applying for the necessary permits, which should be approved in a few days.

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