RPAGF Chapter 199 Well-Trained Natives
Chapter 199 Well-Trained Natives
Upon hearing this, Li Xin was astonished. He stared at Li You with wide eyes and retorted urgently, "What nonsense are you spouting! I was just paying attention because I found Madam Hu's behavior rather strange."
Li You stared intently at Li Xin, his face solemn, and pressed, "Is that really all there is to it?"
Li Xin, his face solemn, replied earnestly, "Of course." His eyes were bright, his expression resolute, and he seemed utterly sincere.
Seeing Li Xin's expression, Li You's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally calmed down a little. He let out a long sigh and said slowly, "In any case, this island is extremely special, and it is by no means easy for ordinary people to leave this place. Judging from the current situation, the most urgent task is to mine the mines we have discovered as soon as possible. As long as we can successfully do this, then we will be able to gradually embark on our journey back to Qin."
Li Xin nodded slightly, indicating his agreement with Li You's words, but then added, "However, the mining has always been your responsibility, while I still need to continue exploring this island to see if there are any other undiscovered indigenous inhabitants." As he finished speaking, a look of determination and curiosity appeared in Li Xin's eyes.
After listening, Li You stared at Li Xin for a moment, and finally could only sigh helplessly, instructing, "Well then, since that's the case, you must be more careful! Also, remember to leave some extra manpower for me, so as not to affect the mining progress due to insufficient manpower."
Li Xin nodded without hesitation and replied, "No problem."
Afterwards, Li You turned and left to begin preparations for mining-related matters.
After Li You left, Li Xin did not set off immediately, but stayed in the room to rest for a while. After some time, he got out of bed, quickly packed his belongings, and then led a small team of five hundred strong soldiers toward the areas of Baga Island that had not yet been thoroughly explored. They marched in unison, their morale high, as if filled with anticipation and courage for the unknown challenges ahead.
Before this, Li Xin had led his team north, south, and west, enduring countless hardships and dangers. This time, however, they decided to change direction and resolutely head east. After a long two-hour trek, they traversed mountain ranges with towering trees reaching into the clouds.
Just then, Li Xin's gaze was suddenly drawn to the wisps of smoke rising in the distance. His heart tightened, and he immediately waved for everyone to stop. He then whispered an order to the soldiers beside him, sending them ahead to investigate. Li Xin, meanwhile, remained alone, crouching in the dense jungle, his eyes fixed on the source of the smoke, not daring to relax his vigilance for a moment.
Not long after, the soldier who had been sent out earlier hurriedly returned. He ran up to Li Xin, panting, clasped his hands in salute, and said, "Reporting to General Li, ahead lies a group of indigenous people. According to my rough estimate, there are many of them, numbering over a thousand. These indigenous people are quite similar to those we have encountered before; they are all dressed in clothing made of animal hides and are relatively short in stature."
After listening to the soldier's report, Li Xin nodded slightly, indicating that he understood the situation. Then, without hesitation, he issued the order: "In that case, there's no need to worry too much about these locals. Let's charge straight in and capture their leader in one fell swoop!"
The soldiers responded in unison, "Yes, sir!"
Then, Li Xin took the lead, leading his men like ghosts, silently approaching the tribesmen. However, the tribesmen were clearly very perceptive, as if sensing the unusual atmosphere in their surroundings, and began to look around warily. Seeing that their presence was about to be exposed, Li Xin acted decisively, without hesitation, shouting, "Attack!" Instantly, shouts of battle erupted, and a fierce fight began.
Just then, the natives opened their eyes wide in terror, only to see a group of soldiers clad in heavy armor and wielding sharp swords charging towards them like tigers descending a mountain. In an instant, the shouts of battle were deafening, and dust billowed everywhere. Terrified by this sudden display, the natives scattered in panic. Some of the more astute ones reacted quickly, shouting at the top of their lungs, uttering a series of rapid, shrill grunts, as if trying to send some kind of urgent signal to their companions.
Li Xin had been in this place called Baga Island for three whole months. During this time, he had heard this warning sound almost every time he encountered the natives. After many encounters and observations, he gradually understood the general meaning of these native words—it was nothing more than an alarm that the enemy was about to attack.
Faced with the chaotic situation before him, Li Xin showed no fear. With a swift swing of his longsword, several natives fell in pools of blood. Agile and nimble, he moved with unparalleled speed, carving a bloody path through the crowd in the blink of an eye. However, the natives did not surrender. After the initial panic subsided, they quickly regained their composure and organized an effective resistance.
The natives picked up their spears and, working in close coordination, formed a solid defensive formation, layer upon layer. Their movements were perfectly synchronized, their advances and retreats methodical, displaying the discipline of a highly trained warrior. Li Xin was astonished, for since setting foot on this land, he had never encountered such combat-ready natives. In comparison, the native tribes he had previously captured were utterly pathetic; upon seeing them, they would scatter and flee like headless flies.
Without a doubt, the indigenous tribe before him was far more powerful. Not only had they recovered from their initial panic and successfully established a formidable defensive line in a short time, but they had also demonstrated a degree of discipline and command ability. If he and his men hadn't arrived in time, the entire Baga Island would likely have fallen into their hands much sooner. Thinking this, Li Xin felt secretly fortunate, but at the same time, he was filled with vigilance for the battle to come.
Seeing the defensive formation formed by the natives, Li Xin's eyes scanned the surrounding area with the sharpness of an eagle. Soon, he spotted a young man surrounded by the natives. This young man was tall and imposing, noticeably taller than the surrounding natives. Moreover, his clothing was different from the other natives; it was no longer the rough, simple animal hides, but a set of finely crafted and uniquely styled attire.
Meanwhile, as the natives uttered a series of incoherent shouts, more and more natives rapidly converged from all directions. Li Xin glanced back at the 500 soldiers neatly lined up behind him, and his heart sank. Looking at the ever-growing number of natives ahead, he knew that there could be no further delay. If the delay continued, the natives would only gather in greater numbers, and the situation would become increasingly difficult to control.
Thinking of this, Li Xin made a decisive decision and issued the order without hesitation: "All soldiers, listen up! Launch a general offensive immediately!" Before he finished speaking, the Qin soldiers, all in high spirits, charged towards the natives like tigers descending the mountain, wielding sharp weapons.