The next day, Shi Chui and the others went out to look for people to take care of the residence. Although the people in Kaoshan City knew that a lot of people had died in Zhao Hai's residence, they were still willing to clean it. After all, the living conditions in Kaoshan City were very harsh. Many people were already at the point where they couldn't afford to eat three meals a day. Having a bit more income was also good.
While Shi Chui and the others were discussing the price, the sound of a bell was suddenly heard from the city. Then the city gates suddenly closed. Upon seeing this, the person who was discussing the price with Shi Chui immediately turned around and ran. He didn't say a word.
When Shi Chui saw the person's appearance, he couldn't help but stare. He quickly grabbed the person and said, "Friend, why are you running?"
The person who was running was held back by Shi Chui. He couldn't help but be anxious as he loudly said, "That's an alarm. Someone is attacking the city. Quickly go home and hide."
Shi Chui stared. The person took the opportunity to break free from Shi Chui's hand and quickly ran home. Shi Chui looked around and saw that everyone on the street was running home. Even the small teahouse that he was in was closed.
Shi Chui didn't stop, he immediately threw down two copper coins and ran out of the teahouse. He ran straight towards the residence and before long, he returned to the residence. When he arrived, he saw that the others were already back. They were sitting in the living room and talking to Zhao Hai.
Shi Chui immediately went to the living room. Zhao Hai looked at Shi Chui and said, "Shi Chui, you're back. Why do you seem to be in a hurry? "
Shi Chui nodded and said, "Yes, Young Master. Right now, the outside is in chaos. Everyone is running home. I also ran back."
Zhao Hai said, "What's going on? I just heard the sound of a bell. "
Shi Chui nodded and said, "It's the sound of a bell. Young Master, I heard that someone is attacking the city. This is an alarm. Young Master, what should we do?"
Zhao Hai stared, then he muttered, "Attacking the city? So there's a war? This is interesting. Hehe, we can't force our way out of the city now. Let's just wait in the city. I want to see what will happen next. "
As soon as Zhao Hai's voice fell, he heard a series of knocks on the door. A loud voice shouted, "Open the door, open the door, we are the city guards, quickly open the door!"
Zhao Hai stared, then he turned his head and gave Shi Chui a look. Shi Chui nodded and walked out quickly. As he walked, he said loudly, "I'm coming." Then he opened the door.
Sure enough, there were five armored soldiers standing outside the door. These soldiers looked at Shi Chui and asked in a deep voice, "Where are your masters? Let him come out. "
At this time, Zhao Hai also stood up. He looked at the city guards and said, "Everyone, I'm the owner of this house. Do you have any orders?"
The city guards looked at Zhao Hai and said, "You're the owner of this house? Alright, listen up. Pass down the City Lord's orders. Every five families in the city, choose one person to help defend the city. For every ten families, choose two people, and for every fifteen families, choose three. How many people do you have in your family? "
When Zhao Hai heard this, he couldn't help but stare, then he said, "Our family has less than ten people. Stone Hammer, you can follow Mister to the city walls to take a look." Stone Hammer complied, then he followed the city guards. Zhao Hai nodded, then he followed the city guards.
At this time, Safflower said, "Young Master, what do these city guards want to do? Why are they sending people to defend the city? Can they really defend the city? " Safflower was the only female among Zhao Hai's group. Moreover, she was the one who spent the most time outside after Shi Chui. Because of this, she found it strange.
Zhao Hai said, "It seems like this is the norm here. Otherwise, the city guards wouldn't be able to do it so smoothly. Alright, let's wait and see."
The others nodded and didn't say anything. They were also very curious about today's matter. They already knew that the Soul Confusion Mountains weren't peaceful. However, they didn't expect people to attack the city at this time. This was very interesting. They really wanted to know what kind of battle this place was.
Time passed by little by little. About an hour after Shi Chui and the others left, sounds of killing could be heard coming from the city walls. Zhao Hai also sent his spiritual force to investigate.
The city walls were now full of people. Most of these people hadn't turned into weapons yet. Only some Bow Soul Beasts and Soul Beasts had turned into weapons. They were constantly shooting down the city walls.
At this time, many of the enemies attacking the city walls had already turned into weapons. These people were all Soul Beasts.
However, the people below the city walls were well-equipped. They were all clad in black scale armor. Many of them wore devil masks on their faces. Among their troops, there was also a large flag embroidered with a large snake spitting out its tongue.
Shi Chui and the others were still standing on the city walls. They didn't transform, nor did they take out their weapons. They just stood there and observed the situation.
Zhao Hai calculated that the number of troops below the city was about 50 thousand. On the other hand, the number of people guarding the city was about 15 thousand. This ratio wasn't very high. If the people on the city walls worked together, then they would be able to defend the city.
However, when Zhao Hai looked at the people guarding the city, he couldn't help but shake his head. There were a lot of people guarding the city who didn't seem to be in a hurry. On the contrary, they seemed to be indifferent. It was impossible to rely on such people to defend the city.
Zhao Hai looked at the people guarding the city and knew what was going on. A large number of these people were summoned from the city. They didn't want to fight, so naturally, they wouldn't contribute.
Additionally, the Soul Enchantment Mountains have been at war for many years. Everyone had a desire to fight. In the eyes of the people here, it didn't matter who ruled them. They didn't care about their country at all. Because of this, they didn't go all out during the battle. Instead, they were very lazy.
Compared to the people on the city walls, the army below the city walls seemed to be more professional. Their formation was also very good. Moreover, their long-range firepower was also very strong. They looked very professional.
After both sides shot at each other for a while, the army below retreated. Then they set up camp outside the city. It seemed like they were ready to fight at any time. Upon seeing this, Zhao Hai didn't continue to watch. He knew that some of the people on the city walls would be released. And just as he thought, it didn't take long before Stonehammer was released. However, the city guards made a rule that when they heard the signal, they must go up the city walls and participate in the defense. If they don't go, then they would come and arrest them. Moreover, they would deal with them according to military law.
Zhao Hai naturally knew what military law meant. However, he didn't care. He just wanted to see how long this battle would last and what the final result would be.
Zhao Hai had Stonehammer Tree forge a soul object. His goal was to make people think that Stonehammer Tree was also a Bitter Cultivator. This way, he would be able to transform and use weapons.
The weapons that Zhao Hai prepared for Stonehammer Tree were two sledgehammers. These two sledgehammers were made of metal. There was a certain amount of gold inside, but it wasn't a lot. Therefore, although the sledgehammers looked silver, they weren't gold.
When Shi Chui was on the wall, he was holding these two hammers. The people on the wall thought that he was just an Ascetic, so they didn't make things difficult for him. They just let him stand on the wall. If the enemy attacked the wall, he would go up and kill the enemy.
After Stonehammer returned from the city walls, Zhao Hai called him over and said, "Did you hear any news?"
Stonehammer Tree nodded and said, "Yes, Young Master. I just heard that the army outside is from Spirit Snake City-State. Spirit Snake City-State and Azure Wolf City-State are neighbors. The two city-states have some friction, but this time, it's the first time that a large scale siege has happened. Moreover, I heard that Spirit Snake City-State has more troops than Azure Wolf City-State. However, Azure Wolf City-State's cavalry is stronger than Spirit Snake City-State's cavalry. This time, Spirit Snake City-State sent 50 thousand troops to attack Kaoshan City. This is equivalent to half of Spirit Snake City-State's military strength. It seems like they are determined to win. Moreover, I can see that the people in the city don't have the heart to defend.
In a few days, Spirit Snake City-State won't make things difficult for them. "Zhao Hai nodded and said," There is such a possibility. In the eyes of the people in the city, they won't be able to defend the city. However, they still have to pretend to defend for a few days. This way, even if they surrender, nobody would say anything. If Spirit Snake City-State can't do anything to Azure Wolf City-State, then when they go to Azure Wolf City-State in the future, they would say that they did their best to defend the city, but they didn't manage to. This way, both sides wouldn't blame them. It seems like this is the law of survival in troubled times. "
Upon hearing Zhao Hai's words, Stonehammer and the others suddenly understood. They understood the intentions of the people on the city walls. No wonder the people on the city walls looked indifferent when they were defending the city. So it was because of this.
Stonehammer looked at Zhao Hai and said, "Young Master, then what should I do? Should I go up the city walls and defend the city? "
Zhao Hai smiled faintly and said, "Of course you should go up. However, you don't need to do anything. Just put on an act and learn from the people around you. Just follow them and don't stand out." Stonehammer nodded.
Zhao Hai turned his head to Iron Thread Grass and said, "Iron Thread, go out and take a look. See if people are allowed to walk on the streets. If people are allowed to walk, then come back. If people are allowed to walk, then see if there are people outside. If there are people outside, then listen to what they are saying. Remember, try not to let the defenders discover you." Iron Thread Grass nodded before he turned around and left. The reason why Zhao Hai wanted him to go outside and ask for information was because Iron Thread Grass could escape underground. If he went out to ask for information, then he wouldn't be discovered. However, other people couldn't.
Before long, Iron Thread Grass returned, he cupped his fist towards Zhao Xiyi and said, "Young Master, there aren't any restrictions on people walking outside. I just saw some people on the street, they were buying food. Some of the grain stores in the city have also opened. However, the price of food seems to have increased a bit, but not by a lot. Looking at the people in the city, they don't seem to be in a hurry. They're just discussing how long the war will last, they don't seem to be worried."
Zhao Hai nodded and said, "It's just as I thought. It seems like the people in the city have already adapted to the war. This isn't a good thing. The more they do this, the more chaotic the Lost Soul Mountain will be." Zhao Hai nodded and said, "Alright.
Safflower looked at Zhao Hai and said, "Young Master, what should we do? Do we just stay in the city? With our strength, we should be able to leave without anyone noticing. Why should we stay in the city? "
Zhao Hai smiled and said, "There's no need to be in a hurry to leave. We'll stay in the city. I want to see how far the war will go. The Lost Soul Mountains are just a microcosm of the Spirit Realm. The Spirit Weapon Realm is still relatively peaceful, but this peace is only temporary. Once something breaks this balance, I'm afraid that the war in the Spirit Realm would immediately begin. At that time, it wouldn't just be a battle between two city-states, it would be a battle between the entire Spirit Weapon Realm." Zhao Hai smiled and said, "Alright.
Everyone didn't speak, they just nodded. Zhao Hai said, "Alright, let's go back and rest. Ironwire, you'll have to work hard this time. If you have nothing to do, go out and take a look. Listen to what the people on the street are saying. If possible, go to the City Lord's Mansion and see what they're planning to do. Also, it's best to take a look at the barracks outside the city."
Ironwire nodded. Then the group gave Zhao Hai a salute before turning around and leaving. Zhao Hai looked at them and smiled faintly. He didn't say anything as he returned to his room to rest. But at this time, Zhao Hai already had a plan. But for now, it was only a plan. It would depend on how things develop.
The first day of Spirit Snake City-State's attack was a bit anticlimactic. This was because after the initial probing attack, they didn't attack again. They just set up their camp. When they finished setting up their camp, the sky had already turned dark. Although there was light coming from the plants, the night was still darker than the day. After all, this was a city, not a jungle.
The next morning, just as the group had their breakfast, the sound of horns could be heard from the city. When Stonehammer heard the horns, he immediately took his twin hammers and went out. When Stonehammer left, Ironwire also left. He wanted to go to the city to inquire about the situation. He wanted to see the City Lord's Mansion and the barracks outside the city to see if he could get any new information.
Not long after Stonehammer arrived at the city wall, sounds of fighting could be heard. These sounds didn't affect Zhao Hai and the others. Zhao Hai was still sitting in his room reading a book. From time to time, he would enter the Space to study the plants. The others were the same as Zhao Hai, they were also reading books.
Originally, Stonehammer and the others weren't literate. But after entering the Space, they were illuminated by the golden light from the golden pen and book. Now, they were able to recognize a lot of characters. Zhao Hai had them read books as well. They wanted to understand the world as much as possible. Although this kind of understanding was one-sided, it was still better than doing nothing.
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