Chapter 59: Chapter 58
In the original plot, the Westerner William not only became the protagonist but also took the black powder back to Europe. However, under Chen Ye's influence, this scenario will never happen.
"Take them away and put them in jail!" Commander Shao ordered, and the two Westerners were swiftly taken out, their faces full of confusion.
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Chen Ye successfully integrated into the Shadowless Imperial Guard, changing into a new set of gear, replacing his tattered school uniform. Instead of heavy armor, he chose a black cuirass, which he preferred for its flexibility, even though its defense was inferior to that of full armor.
The next day.
"Good morning, General Wu!"
"Good morning, Mr. Chen!"
After exchanging greetings, Chen Ye produced a blueprint and said, "I've heard that you're a master smith, General Wu. Could you help me craft a few items?"
General Wu took the blueprint and saw it was for a double-edged short blade.
"What kind of weapon is this? A hidden weapon?" General Wu asked curiously.
On Chen Ye's blueprint, the short blade had no handle, implying it wasn't meant to be held by hand. Usually, such designs were for projectiles or concealed weapons.
"You have a keen eye, General Wu," Chen Ye smiled. "It is indeed a hidden weapon. Could you make twenty of them for me?"
Recalling how Chen Ye had thrown the arrow back at General Chen with precision, General Wu deduced that Chen Ye must be skilled in using hidden weapons. He confidently agreed, "No problem, I'll have them ready by noon!"
"Thank you, General Wu!"
Chen Ye needed the double-edged short blades to complement his telekinesis. Controlling large weapons directly consumed too much mental energy. In contrast, controlling small hidden weapons significantly reduced the burden while maintaining lethal effectiveness.
After parting ways with General Wu, Chen Ye decided to explore the Great Wall. Despite having lived two lives, this was his first visit to the magnificent structure.
It was early morning, and many soldiers were training on the wall. They had to adapt to fighting on the wall as they often battled the Taotie there.
Chen Ye first encountered the archers of the Eagle Army. General Chen, still harboring some resentment over yesterday's defeat by Chen Ye's arrow-throwing, didn't greet him.
Chen Ye shook his head with a smile and moved on, passing through the Eagle Army's training grounds.
Next, he saw slender and agile figures—the Crane Army, an all-female unit practicing their aerial assassination techniques. These involved jumping off the wall with ropes, spears in hand, to attack enemies below, then being pulled back up by their comrades.
The Crane Army was known to suffer the most casualties among the five units, as the Taotie could leap high and often caught them mid-air, tearing them apart.
"Good morning, General Lin!" Chen Ye greeted General Lin Mei with a smile.
"Good morning, Mr. Chen," Lin Mei replied, her eyes brightening at the sight of him. In his well-fitted armor, Chen Ye's perfect physique and strong, fearless aura were fully displayed, making him look incredibly heroic.
For a moment, Lin Mei felt this was the true essence of manhood.
"How did you sleep last night?" Lin Mei asked.
"Quite well, actually. I haven't slept so peacefully in a long time," Chen Ye smiled, having slept well after many restless nights since joining the reincarnation space.
"Are you here to train?"
"No, I'm just looking around," Chen Ye said, then curiously asked, "Isn't it very dangerous for the Crane Army to engage the enemy like this?"
Lin Mei nodded and sighed, "It's a soldier's destiny."
Chen Ye fell silent, recognizing her steel resolve.
After a moment, he asked, "I've heard that the Taotie Beast King awakens every sixty years?"
"Indeed," Lin Mei nodded, "and when it does, there's a great battle."
"When is the next awakening?" Chen Ye asked, though he already knew from the plot.
"Soon! According to the Commander's calculations, it should be within this month," Lin Mei said gravely.
"Is there any way to stop the Taotie?"
"Kill the Beast King!" Lin Mei replied. "Once the Beast King is dead, the Taotie will no longer be a threat."
They continued chatting when suddenly, a shout came from nearby, "General, look, it's a signal fire!"
Chen Ye turned to see thick smoke rising in the distance, a sign of an imminent threat in ancient times.
"That direction…" Lin Mei's face changed. "It's bad! The Taotie Beast King has awakened. Notify the Commander immediately!"
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