Chapter 141: Sir, It's Raining So Heavily

【You have accomplished an incredible feat】

【You have conquered a province, becoming the nominal ruler of Xuanqi Province】

【Your followers are overjoyed】

【The young girl is happy for you】

【But you just smile, not taking it to heart】

【For you, the biggest change is the relocation of your office, from the original Pingshui County to the provincial capital of Xuanqi Province】

【At the same time, your feat of seizing a province has reduced the Thirteen Provinces of the Great Qian Dynasty to twelve】

【The civil and military officials in the Imperial Capital are shocked and furious, while the rebel armies in the other twelve provinces are dumbfounded. For a time, your name spreads throughout the Great Qian Dynasty】

【Whether it’s the high and mighty nobles】

【Or the lowly and insignificant commoners】

【Everyone knows of your existence】

【You are well aware that with just yourself and the current Army of Survival, you are no match for the Great Qian Dynasty. So, you actively spread the original version of the Fool’s Technique, making it widespread across all regions of the Great Qian】

……

【Simulation Year 11, you are 26, Wu Yingxue is 20】

【Your plan is successful. With the widespread dissemination of the Fool’s Technique, the resistance across the Great Qian Dynasty has become unprecedentedly fierce】

【There are priorities in all matters】

【Clearly, for the emperor of the Great Qian Dynasty, suppressing the internal provinces takes precedence over quelling the bordering Xuanqi Province】

【The Great Qian army that was originally sent to attack you suddenly turns to fight other rebel armies】

【This gives you and the Army of Survival more time to develop】

“Master, what should we do next?”

“Keep fighting. The spark has been lit, now is the time for the prairie fire.”

“Prairie fire? Hehe, I like that phrase.”

No hesitation.

No need to think.

The current Army of Survival has no way back.

Even the impulsive young girl can see that only continuous fighting can truly allow people to survive.

If we slow down, if we rest for a moment.

Deadly death will strangle everyone.

Either die in silence or erupt in rage. Those who follow Xu Xi choose the latter.

……

【In the same year, after the autumn harvest, you lead the significantly strengthened Army of Survival on an expedition to Jiangdao Province, rich in waterways】

【As time passes, the advantages of the Fool’s Technique continue to show】

【No need for deliberate cultivation】

【No need for innate talent or understanding】

【Now, the Army of Survival still lacks discipline, still considered “unrefined” in the eyes of officials】

【But those so-called starving refugees and vagrants are no less powerful than ordinary martial artists, and the fire in their eyes is even more intense】

【They no longer beg for divine protection but seek survival for themselves and others】

【As the Army of Survival marches into Jiangdao Province】

【Your name spreads again among the civil and military officials】

【Some are stunned, some are shocked, some are furious】

【The emperor and officials of the Great Qian Dynasty cannot understand why you are so bold, not satisfied with conquering one province and now eyeing the even wealthier Jiangdao Province】

“It must be for power!”

“It must be for wealth!”

“Wolfish ambition, it must be for the emperor’s throne!”

In the Imperial Court of the Imperial Capital.

The civil and military officials curse and spit.

Yet, no one agrees to prioritize sending troops to attack the Army of Survival.

The Army of Survival is too far away, mostly in the remote Xuanqi Province. In comparison, some rebellions are already close to the Imperial Capital.

The twelve provinces of the Great Qian.

That so-called Great Master Xu only holds one province.

The advantage is ours!

“Once the court suppresses the other rebellions, we can deal with this Great Master Xu at our leisure,” the civil and military officials in the court think.

……

【Simulation Year 12, you are 27, Wu Yingxue is 21】

【The Army of Survival you lead breaks through the checkpoints and provincial walls of Jiangdao Province, capturing the provincial capital】

【After the decisive battle, a torrential rain suddenly falls】

【The rain is heavy, drenching you, the young girl, and the countless people behind you】

Pitter-patter——

The rain pours down, the wind aiding and abetting.

The storm turns into the wrath of the heavens.

The rapidly falling raindrops burst into conspicuous splashes upon hitting the ground and people, densely packed, as if venting some nameless anger.

Wu Yingxue lies on her back, quickly drenched by the rain, water dripping from her entire body.

Xu Xi pulls her up from the ground.

He also covers her with Gang Qi, shielding her from the pouring rain outside.

“Master, the rain is so heavy today.”

The young girl clings to Xu Xi’s back, quietly holding his neck.

With curious eyes, she looks at the increasingly fierce rain outside the Gang Qi barrier.

“Master, I’m so tired…”

Perhaps the sound of the rain is too hypnotic.

Or perhaps the exhaustion from the battle.

Before Xu Xi can answer, the girl behind him falls into a deep sleep, her head resting on his shoulder, emitting soft snores.

“Thank you for your hard work,” the man whispers to the sleeping girl amidst the pouring rain.

The innate combat power of the Army of Survival is limited.

Far from the vast resources of the Great Qian Dynasty.

In every battle, Wu Yingxue gives her all, and Xu Xi has always seen the exhaustion she endures with gritted teeth.

……

【Simulation Year 13, you are 28, Wu Yingxue is 22】

【The Army of Survival’s influence expands again, from the original Xuanqi Province to Jiangdao Province】

【With the extensive waterway network of Jiangdao Province】

【You spread the Fool’s Technique even faster】

【Gradually, the Fool’s Technique spreads throughout the Great Qian Dynasty, forming a true tidal wave, a roaring surge that even you find startling】

【In the same year, Wu Yingxue reaches the Second Stage of the Innate Realm. The technique you created for her seems to have an astonishing effect】

【Under your guidance, the young girl quickly masters the Inner World of Blood and Qi】

【It is a world of surging flames, yet full of vitality】

【Good news keeps coming. In the second month after the girl’s breakthrough, you receive another message: Little Little A Niu Master has successfully advanced to the Innate Realm】

【You are dazed for a long time, then burst into laughter】

【”Congratulations, A Niu.”】

【You say to the honest man, encouraging him to keep up the good work. He scratches his head and smiles, just happy to be of help】

……

【Simulation Year 14, you are 29, Wu Yingxue is 23】

【You successfully reach the Third Stage of the Innate Realm, becoming a Divine Vision martial artist】

【The order of the Great Qian Dynasty seems to have completely collapsed】

【You lead the Army of Survival to conquer two more provinces, greatly expanding your territory】

【For some reason, the legendary Human Immortal who killed Prince Dingyuan never appears before you, and even the emperor of the Great Qian Dynasty has not taken any real measures】

【You have a strange sense of déjà vu, as if the emperor of the Great Qian Dynasty is allowing you to conquer the dynasty, or perhaps, he simply doesn’t care about your current actions】