One shot, two shots, three shots... the shots were continuously linked, yet there was not a hint of sound.

And the fallen leaves everywhere shattered upon being hit by the shots, making explosive sounds.

A moment later, the dry leaves fell to the ground again, and looking closely... it was seen that the leaves were only half shattered.

Moreover, it was always the tips of the leaves that were shattered.

The other half remained completely unharmed.

Li Yuan checked one by one, without a single mistake.

However, this Yin Handle Linked Spear was clearly not as special as the Spring and Autumn Blade. These three techniques don't form a complete system, and are extremely hard to integrate, but it did give him a subtle glimpse of the "trajectory" of the spear.

With a flip of the boy's palm, the originally silent spear suddenly turned into a blade. The blade vibrated violently, but just as it was about to emit a sharp whistle, the boy stopped his hand.

"City Destruction, can still be used, not bad."

Soon after...

The boy opened the secret chamber and walked outside.

Outside, light snow was falling.

A pearl-necked little sparrow was shivering under the eaves, hiding from the snow, its body stiff.

The sparrow heard movement, but seeing someone approaching, it couldn't even fly, appearing to have escaped being eaten by refugees, but not its fate of freezing to death.

Li Yuan spoke to himself: "The Essentials of Large Bird Taming Skill actually didn't improve me much, it just made it easier for me to tame Seventh Grade large bird-type demon beasts.

But the total number of beasts I tame hasn't changed, so it's not particularly useful.

However, after reaching Perfection, it underwent another mutation.

Originally, I could only control twenty ants, but now I can control three ordinary bird species, and be able to see farther and hear more through them."

He approached the pearl-necked little sparrow, and with strong affinity, the sparrow flew into his palm, making "cheep cheep" sounds.

Li Yuan brought the sparrow inside, warmed it up, and fed it some grains.

Then, a Divine Soul Connection was established with the sparrow.

The boy stood at the window, spreading his hands, encouraging the sparrow to fly into the snow.

The sparrow flapped its wings and flew high.

The boy closed his eyes, but then opened them again high in the snowy sky.

It was as if he himself spread his wings in the sky, quietly watching the snow-covered pavilions, houses, bridges, dried trees turned white, and the frozen Silver Creek below...

"At last, I don't have to crawl as slowly as an ant."

The boy brewed a pot of wine, poured himself a cup, and murmured, "In the future, the house must keep birds."

While thinking about it, the manor gate opened, and the charming landlady wrapped in fur, holding a pot of fine wine, said, "Master of the house, there is new wine today."

Li Yuan shouted, "Where did it come from?"

The landlady shouted, "Recently, more and more outsiders are coming into the county, probably escaping from Central Plains, and goods are increasing. The government can't manage here, you all should get busy."

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Meanwhile, outside Shanbao County, in a bandit camp on a barren mountain, a man clad in armor, exuding banditry, was pacing back and forth.

Wherever he went, the smell of body odor spread.

This was General Qing Xiang.

But at this moment, General Qing Xiang appeared very anxious.

"That person lost too, so he fled back with the remnants of his army from the Central Plains...

But with the roads blocked by heavy snow, it should be delayed for a while, right?

Plus, there are dangers on the road.

One month...

At most, one month should be enough...

What should I do?

I must capture a county, otherwise, without a city, when that person arrives... I'll just be swallowed up.

Reconnaissance, hurry up with reconnaissance speed!"

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That night, General Qing Xiang gathered his subordinates and then stood on High Rock, shouting in the wind and snow:

"I know some of you come from Shanbao County, some from Tian Nan County, and others from Hua Mo County...

I don't care what you were before, now you are all my soldiers.

Now you have a chance.

Go and gather information on these Three Counties, anyone who merits rewards... hmph..."

General Qing Xiang's sinister gaze swept around, then patted his left side, saying, "This position, might just be his.

However, it will be done secretly, so for each county, I only plan to send two people to test it out first."

There was an uproar among the crowd.

Brother Xiong was also extremely excited, his eyes burning with fervor as he stared at the position on the left, then took a deep breath and jumped up, shouting, "General, General, I am from Shanbao County..."

But just as Brother Xiong jumped up, many others also jumped up from other places, and quite a few were also vying for Shanbao County.

"I'm from Shanbao County too, my uncle lives in Datong Square."

"What's the use of Datong Square? It's the messiest place, you can't gather any information there. My aunt lives in Silver Creek Square. Silver Creek Square is the heart of Shanbao County, where the Blood Saber Sect's Inner City is... you compete with me?"

As Brother Xiong listened to everyone arguing, he felt his heart pounding wildly, and suddenly roared, "What do you all have? I know Elder Li of the Blood Saber Sect!!"

But his words were soon drowned out.

Brother Xiong shouted, "I know Elder Li, Young Master Li, I hunted with him, we are like brothers! I..."

He jumped and waved his hands, but was drowned out in the wind and snow, no one cared.

But on the high platform, General Qing Xiang squinted his eyes and gestured downward to quiet the area.

With that gesture, everyone fell silent.

General Qing Xiang pointed at Brother Xiong, "What did you say?"

Brother Xiong heard the sudden silence around him, took great gulps of breath, his face gradually showing a look of fear, then continued, "I know Elder Li of the Blood Saber Sect, we used to be hunters together at Little Ink Workshop.

I... my woman and his woman are particularly good friends, they used to... used to be together."

General Qing Xiang's eyes were like knives, his voice hoarse as he asked, "Which Elder Li?"

Brother Xiong replied, "Li Yuan! His name is Li Yuan! I found out, he... he's an elder!"

General Qing Xiang looked at him doubtfully, "I know Li Yuan, he is not simple..."

Paused, then corrected, "No, he is very not simple.

Last spring, he just left Little Ink Workshop to join the Blood Saber Sect, but now he has completed a triple jump in identity, becoming an elder.

You... know him?"

Brother Xiong felt cold sweat dripping, forced himself to say, "I... I hunted with him. My woman is called Feng'Er, his woman is called Yan Yu, they... they were good sisters before... ha... hahaha."

General Qing Xiang stared at him, then laughed, "Good!

If you can connect with Li Yuan, and figure out the Blood Saber Sect's trump cards.

Even if we don't end up attacking Shanbao County, you'll at least become my Centurion!!"

After speaking, General Qing Xiang shouted, "Someone, get funds, let him go down the mountain tonight!"

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Note: Due to the increased length after going on sale, Peach Blossom Pastry can't independently construct two short chapters, so I've combined them into one extended chapter. It's easier to control, sorry... everyone.

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