"What do y 'all want to sell?" Ren Xiaosu asked, "Didn't they say Stronghold 178 is very desolate?"
"Our neighborhood is indeed desolate." Xu Xianchu explained, "But there are a lot of things that I can't tell you right now. It's a secret."
At the mention of secrets, Ren Xiaosu felt that this secret might be very important. Otherwise, Xu Xianchu would not have taken it so seriously.
"Oh, then is it safe in the Northwest?" Ren Xiaosu asked.
"Sometimes it's safe, and sometimes it's not." Xu Xianchu said with a smile, "It depends on the situation. But in the north recently … forget it, I can't tell you that either."
"Alright then." Ren Xiaosu had a feeling that Stronghold 178 was keeping a secret, and this secret was also related to Zhang Jinglin's departure from Stronghold 178. But what exactly would make Zhang Jinglin feel that it was meaningless to stay at Stronghold 178?
At that time, Zhang Jinglin had said to Yan Liuyuan, "War can't save humanity."
What was the meaning behind that statement?
However, this had nothing to do with Ren Xiaosu. He looked at Xu Xianchu and asked, "Um … have you heard of something?"
Xu Xianchu was stunned. "Heard of what?"
"Haha." Ren Xiaosu laughed. "It's nothing, nothing."
Then Xu Xianchu suddenly said, "Oh right, let me tell you something important. Do you know that my original power was to summon a shadow clone?"
"Mhm." Ren Xiaosu nodded. "I know."
"My shadow clone now has an additional cauldron!" Xu Xianchu said excitedly, "This cauldron is extremely sturdy. It can even block an RPG!"
With that, Xu Xianchu suddenly summoned his shadow clone. The shadow clone stood quietly in the yard with a huge black iron cauldron floating behind it.
The cauldron was so big that it could even envelop a person.
Ren Xiaosu stared at the black cauldron in a daze. "Holy shit …"
Xu Xianchu was especially excited. "Don't underestimate this black cauldron. Let me tell you, this cauldron can block bullets and smack people. It's extremely powerful and has many wonderful uses. It can even be used to stir-fry! When I led my troops into the Gobi, they didn't even need to bring their cauldron with them! How convenient! "
"Yeah, that's convenient …" Ren Xiaosu said.
At this time, Ren Xiaosu suddenly felt that this wok looked very familiar. Wasn't it an enlarged version of the black wok he used to catch sparrows …?
Wait a minute! When Ren Xiaosu took a closer look, he felt uneasy. That was because he saw a small nick next to Xu Xianchu's cauldron. Back then, his metal cauldron also had such a small nick. He had accidentally knocked it out, but it was not a big deal.
One had to know that this was a power created by the shadows. How could there be a gap?
Ren Xiaosu's expression was getting weirder and weirder, but Xu Xianchu was still showing off. "Maybe it's because my ability is getting stronger and stronger, but this pot is also getting bigger and bigger. I don't know how big it will be in the future. If it can block artillery shells, it will be even more awesome!"
Ren Xiaosu said guiltily, "Well, it will get bigger and bigger …"
At this time, Ren Xiaosu realized that Xu Xianchu's black wok might have suddenly appeared after he had shifted the blame to Xu Xianchu. And as he shifted the blame to Xu Xianchu, the black wok became bigger and bigger.
Although he didn't know why, since Xu Xianchu wanted the black wok to become bigger and bigger, as a friend, he naturally had to help Xu Xianchu fulfill this wish …
But why? Ren Xiaosu couldn't understand it at all. He had let Xu Xianchu take the blame, and in the end, Xu Xianchu had conjured a black wok?
What was the principle behind this? It wasn't scientific at all!
At the side, Luo Lan suddenly said, "Oh right, Old Xu, thank you …"
At this time, Luo Lan, who was leaning against the wall, was about to say something when Ren Xiaosu suddenly bellowed, "Can't you go back and sleep? We are just chatting among friends. Can you stop mentioning the Kyung Clan? Didn't I say that they have no intention of forming an alliance with the Yang Clan?"
Luo Lan retracted his head while cursing. The soldier who was responsible for carrying him let out a wail as he was overwhelmed by the heavy burden.
When Ren Xiaosu saw Luo Lan leave, he heaved a sigh of relief. He was a little worried that Luo Lan would suddenly bring up the fact that he had saved his life at Stronghold 109.
If he brought it up, Xu Xianchu would understand everything!
Xu Xianchu looked confused. "Why would he thank me?"
Ren Xiaosu chuckled and said, "Maybe he wanted to thank you for not forming an alliance with the Yang Clan. Don't worry about the details."
"Mhm, alright." Xu Xianchu suddenly whispered, "Xiaosu, why don't you come with me to Stronghold 178? The people there are really nice. I've stayed in the stronghold before, so I know very well that the people there are different."
Ren Xiaosu thought for a moment and asked, "How many people can you bring with you?"
"How many people do you have?" Xu Xianchu asked.
"30," Ren Xiaosu said.
"That's not something I can decide." Xu Xianchu frowned and said, "The main thing is that we have to negotiate with the Yang Clan. Why don't I go back to Stronghold 178 next week and talk to Commander Zhang about this?"
Ren Xiaosu thought about it seriously and said, "Alright."
But after tonight, Yang Yu 'an would realize how important Ren Xiaosu was. He probably wouldn't let him go so easily. However, Ren Xiaosu was prepared for two things. One was that he would follow Qing Zhen when he rescued Luo Lan, and the other was that he would rely on Xu Xianchu and Zhang Jinglin to successfully negotiate with the Yang Clan.
No matter which option worked, he had to seize the opportunity.
There was only one thing that made Ren Xiaosu hesitate. But it didn't matter. He still had time.
…
Xu Xianchu's arrival seemed to have added a little interlude to Ren Xiaosu's life, and it also gave him an additional possibility for his future.
However, Xu Xianchu did not stay in Stronghold 88 for too long. After he made an agreement with the Yang Clan and Soong Clan to exterminate the bandits, he immediately set off to report back to his superiors.
Someone found an opportunity to ask him about his relationship with Ren Xiaosu. In the end, Xu Xianchu only said that he was indebted to Ren Xiaosu, and that it was Ren Xiaosu who had introduced him to Stronghold 178.
This time, many people were dumbfounded. Who was Ren Xiaosu? How could he even arrange for someone to go to Stronghold 178?
As a matter of fact, it was already quite difficult for people to arrange jobs for their relatives in this stronghold. Yet Ren Xiaosu had directly arranged for someone to become an officer across the stronghold?
But as Xu Xianchu did not elaborate on the details, no one knew what was going on.
After Xu Xianchu's departure, Ren Xiaosu's life returned to its usual routine. Since it was not time for him and Yang Xiaojin to exterminate the bandits yet, he was happy to read and practice his combat skills every day.
The only surprise was that the woman named Zhou Yingxue had reappeared after disappearing for a week.
Moreover, it seemed like she was determined to fight to the death with Ren Xiaosu this time. Whenever Ren Xiaosu went to the library, she would also go there.
Ren Xiaosu guessed that Yang Yu 'an had probably arranged for her to get close to him again in order to obtain some useful information.
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