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Chapter 149 Infiltrating Alone
As night fell, the Miao army camp was completely silent.
Nangong Jing observed the patrolling army and exclaimed in a low voice, "This Miao army is so lazy! I feel like anyone could just wander around here."
Zhao Jihua whispered, "The Miao region is known for its Gu poison. Although there are few people, a skilled Gu practitioner can defeat an army of thousands... The key is that no one is venturing out alone like us."
“I just observed that there are a total of 7 patrol teams, 15 people in each team, and they patrol every half hour. Someone should be coming in a little while.”
Just then, the sound of lazy footsteps came from behind.
They quickly hid behind a tent.
When the group passed by, they quickly knocked out the last two and dragged them behind the tent.
……
Three breaths later, the two men, dressed in the attire of Miao soldiers, cautiously moved through the camp and silently approached the enemy's core tent.
Zhao Jihua asked suspiciously, "Why is there no one here? Could this be a trap?"
Just then, they heard voices coming from inside.
"The Third Prince said that as long as you kill the person in this portrait, he will continue to supply you with goods."
"He's not in a position to talk to me! Those goods were what he asked me to use to cast a spell on the old emperor last time. This time, he'll have to exchange them for something new!"
The man slammed his fist on the table in anger: "Insolence!"
However, just moments later, the sound of him collapsing to the ground and struggling in pain could be heard, "High Priest, I was wrong! Please, please spare me."
The high priest snorted coldly: "Don't bring your country's ways here. It's not difficult for me to kill someone. Just have him get everything on the list, and the deal will be done."
"Yes!" The man quickly picked up the paper and ran out of the main tent as if fleeing.
Oh, so they were discussing confidential matters and dismissing everyone around them.
Just as the two were about to follow and take a look, the high priest's voice came from inside: "Come in."
The Ninth Prince and Zhao Jihua: !!
"Aren't you coming in? Didn't you know you'd been bewitched the moment you entered Miao territory?"
"Otherwise, how could we have let you two get here so easily?"
Upon hearing this, they realized, "Okay, they're definitely talking about themselves."
The two lifted the curtain and went inside.
The high priest looked to be around forty years old, but his eyes were filled with blatant mockery: "You don't even know when you were bewitched, yet you dare to trespass into my Miao territory! I really don't know whether to say you're just young and fearless or incredibly stupid."
The Ninth Prince said with displeasure, "You old man are really impolite, you're quite annoying!"
"Ha! How dare you be so ignorant!" The high priest recognized the ninth prince and glanced at the portrait.
"Oh! They've come to me of their own accord?"
On that paper was a portrait of the Ninth Prince!
"Tell me, should I use you to exchange for something before killing you, or should I just kill you outright?"
"This is outrageous!" Zhao Jihua gripped a short knife and was about to rush forward to assassinate him!
The high priest remained completely calm: "You have been bewitched by me. If I say stop, you must stop!"
Zhao Jihua indeed stopped abruptly just an inch away from the High Priest.
Her eyebrows furrowed, and she gritted her teeth: "When did you cast the curse?"
The high priest said smugly, "Didn't expect that, did you? A mere brat who hasn't even grown its first hairs yet, dares to try and kill me?"
The Ninth Prince's brows were furious: "You are despicable and shameless!"
"Despicable and shameless? You come here now and kill this girl. I'll let you experience the pain and despair of killing your lover with your own hands! Hahahaha..."
The Ninth Prince's body suddenly became unresponsive, and he struggled to move towards Zhao Jihua. He stiffly raised the dagger and then forcefully pressed it down.
He's fighting against his body!
The high priest watched this comical scene and laughed heartily, "Don't waste your energy. As long as my Gu is still inside you, you must obey my commands."
Zhao Jihua thrust forward, the dagger slicing deeply into the high priest's throat.
She pulled out a towel and slowly wiped the blood off the dagger: "Oh, we were just teasing you! You really think you're invincible?"
The high priest clutched his neck and collapsed to the ground, his eyes filled with terror: "You! You weren't poisoned! How is that possible?"
However, he never received an answer.
"Just as Li'er said, the Miao people's only reliance is the Gu worms. Without the Gu worms, they are nothing." Zhao Jihua threw down the blood-stained towel and walked outside with the Ninth Prince.
However, they never expected that the Gu worms in Miao territory could sense each other!
Just then, the alarm outside suddenly went off!
"The High Priest is dead!! The High Priest is dead!!!"
Everyone immediately rushed towards the main tent.
The two quickly turned back and hid on the roof beam of the tent, watching the crowd file in.
Upon seeing the High Priest's genitals, the crowd reacted with varying expressions and whispered among themselves.
But overall, most of them looked both resentful and relieved.
Through their conversation, Xia Li and his companion learned important information: the Southern Barbarian tribes were not a united front, and there were many conflicts between the various tribes.
The high priest who controlled the situation in the southern barbarians was greedy and tyrannical, which had long aroused public resentment.
But might makes right, and that applies everywhere.
……
After careful planning, they cleverly devised a plan.
First, they set a large fire at the enemy's supply depot, and the fire spread instantly, causing chaos.
Everyone ran to put out the fire.
Taking advantage of the enemy's panic, they sneaked into the camp where the weapons were stored.
The Ninth Prince was in charge of keeping watch, while Zhao Jihua quickly piled flammable materials next to the weapons and set them on fire.
Flames licked at the weapon racks, and soon the camp was ablaze with fire.
Soldiers fighting the fire outside discovered that a fire had also broken out here and rushed over to put it out, causing chaos in the process.
Zhao Jihua and his companion continued to disguise themselves as Miao soldiers, constantly provoking conflicts between various tribes.
In an instant, all the conflicts erupted, and everyone turned on each other with swords drawn, engaging in a fierce battle.
Even worse, some people simply enjoy the brutality of the battle, indiscriminately defeating seven enemies at once!
But for Zhao Jihua, that wasn't enough!
They continued to fan the flames until someone, blinded by rage, released their Gu worms. In an instant, everyone released their Gu worms, beginning an unprecedented Gu worm war.
……
Two hours later.
Seeing that the fighting had almost ended, the two who had been lurking in the shadows finally revealed themselves.
Standing on high ground, Zhao Jihua shouted: "The High Priest is dead. Now the Southern Barbarians are beset by internal and external troubles. All tribes, listen to my command! Lay down your weapons and surrender. Those who surrender will be pardoned and will be guaranteed future wealth and honor if they follow the Ninth Prince! Otherwise, my empire's 500,000 soldiers will soon trample the Southern Frontier!"
The Miao soldiers looked at each other in disbelief, only then realizing they had been tricked!
Nangong Jing took out a folding fan and waved it, laughing as he said, "You Miao people are the kind of people who can't stand being wronged! I know you harbor resentment towards the High Priest, and the pent-up anger has been released tonight. Thank me for my great kindness!"