Chapter 94 【o(￣︶￣)o】PART 1
Liu Zhongyuan said, “Rest assured, even if he wants to take them, he won’t be able to take many. No matter how big an elephant is, how many boxes can it carry? Even if it makes dozens of trips back and forth, it’s impossible to exceed the amount I can carry in one trip.”
Qin Jiulin thought about the size of an elephant…
“Indeed, if there’s no rope to secure them, it’s impossible. After all, an elephant’s back is only so wide, how many boxes can it hold?”
Qin Jiulin yawned, “Alright, let’s talk about other things tomorrow. Let’s go to sleep now.”
Tonight, everyone in Modu could sleep well, except for those who needed to take shifts for patrol duty. The heteromorphic beastmen went back to rest, but there were still many ordinary beastmen and soldiers armed with guns, so even if there were scattered semi-beastmen approaching, there wouldn’t be any danger.
The weather was getting colder day by day. Now, even in the middle of the day, you had to wear a sweater to stay warm, and it was even cooler at night.
Now, only the last area in Modu remained unconquered, and this last area wasn’t very large, and the number of semi-beastmen roaming within wasn’t too many.
There were probably only about 200,000 at most. With all the beastmen and the army mobilized, it might only take one or two days to completely eliminate them. Qin Jiulin and Gao Siyang had already discussed the upcoming battle.
Liu Zhongyuan said, “Since we’ve agreed, let’s go. It’s getting a little cold now, and it will be even colder in another half a month. Let’s quickly clean up the whole of Modu while we can.”
Gao Siyang said, “Then I’ll leave it to you. This is the final battle. Go ahead and make a big fuss over there. The main force of semi-beastmen needs to be dealt with by you, but you don’t need to worry about the surroundings. Ordinary beastman squads and the already assembled army will help eliminate those semi-beastmen.”
Liu Zhongyuan said, “Then let’s go. After this battle, we can relax for the whole winter.”
Gao Siyang said, “Yeah, we’ve almost finished storing supplies. The army and ordinary beastman teams have been on missions, hunting enough food, and we’ve also stored a lot of previously grown vegetables. It’s enough for all of us to survive two winters.”
Since there was no shortage of food and supplies, it was indeed time to focus all our attention on Modu itself. Qin Jiulin silently followed Liu Zhongyuan forward. It was time for them to act again.
Originally, Xia Liansheng would have had no chance to meet Gao Siyang, but like last time, Gao Siyang needed Xia Liansheng’s strength, and there were so many other heteromorphic beastmen around.
So even if Xia Liansheng really had the intention to act, he wouldn’t carry it out. He wouldn’t have a chance of success. Fortunately, Xia Liansheng wasn’t a fool.
The final battle in Modu was about to begin. Everyone was eager to get started. Liu Zhongyuan, as the captain of the heteromorphic beastman squad, led everyone in a mighty march towards the target area.
Such a large-scale operation was naturally noticed by many people. The commotion was too big to be concealed, especially by the Yuan family and the Qin family, who had been keeping a close watch, and Zhou Lie, who was already in hiding.
Zhou Lie looked at his two sons, whose loyalty was only superficial, and said, “They’re busy now. What do you think we should do?”
Zhou Qiyang said, “Dad, all of Gao Siyang’s heteromorphic beastmen, ordinary beastmen, and the fully armed army have been dispatched. Isn’t this the perfect time for us to attack him?”
Zhou Qishang said, “I don’t think so. The heteromorphic beastmen sent to battle are all combat-type. Those unsuitable for combat are surely still by his side.”
“Also, among the ordinary beastmen, there are those unsuitable for combat. They won’t be sent to battle. Lastly, the army – the number of soldiers sent out clearly doesn’t match the total number. Apart from those on patrol and guard duty, the rest must be near Gao Siyang’s safe house for defense.”
Zhou Lie looked at his younger son. The previous words didn’t seem like something he could say, because he knew his two sons very well.
If their words had been switched, he wouldn’t have been so surprised. “You’re thinking right. Then tell me, what should we do now?”
Zhou Qishang was rarely praised by Zhou Lie. Even if there was a chance, it would only happen once a year. This time, he received his father’s praise, and he was very happy. “Attacking is impossible, so we can only go get some things back to arm ourselves.”
Zhou Qiyang, seeing that his spotlight was about to be stolen by his brother, hastily interjected, “Dad! I have a different opinion on this matter.”
Zhou Lie said, “Tell me your thoughts.”
Zhou Qiyang said, “This is the best opportunity! Once Gao Siyang really takes the last area of Modu, there will never be another time with such weak defenses as these past two days.”
“Moreover, once the semi-beastmen in the last area are cleared, it means the entire Modu has returned to the hands of humanity. If we eliminate him now, won’t we directly obtain Modu?”
“Who here has a higher military rank than you, Dad? After Gao Siyang dies, you will be the only choice. This is undeniable. Even if everyone suspects you, it doesn’t matter. Your identity is suitable, and no one will object. Then, we will obtain the power of Modu without firing a single shot.”
Zhou Lie was actually thinking the same thing. Zhou Qishang’s plan had benefits and avoided risks, but it also meant giving up the best opportunity from the beginning to the future, no matter how many years. If they didn’t seize this opportunity to take Modu, then once Gao Siyang gained the hearts of the people…
Even if he has the power to seize Modu later, if everyone opposes him, it will be extremely difficult for him to rule the entire Modu. The first to resist would be the heteromorphic beastmen currently gathered around Gao Siyang.
Zhou Qishang, hearing his brother’s words and his father’s clearly approving expression, said, “Dad! Although there’s an opportunity this time, Gao Siyang will definitely be on guard. We have so few people and insufficient weapons now. Long Wenhua’s elephant beast form is too conspicuous. Once he transforms in Modu, everyone will see it. Then, it’s very likely that before we even find where Gao Siyang is hiding, everyone will come to deal with us. So, brother’s method seems feasible, but the risk is too great in reality!”
“We should seize the time to accumulate strength. When the time is right, we will secretly assassinate Gao Siyang. Then, won’t that position still belong to you, Dad? There’s no rush…”
Zhou Lie was indeed worried about these two choices. He wanted to act, but he didn’t have many people or weapons. Moreover, Gao Siyang’s current location wasn’t far from the main army’s battle position.
If they acted here, the people at the front line hunting semi-beastmen would know immediately that their captain Gao was in danger. Even if most people couldn’t come back, a small number would be enough to give them a hard time!
After much deliberation, Zhou Lie decided not to act. He sent people to continue transporting military supplies from the military base. They really had too few usable weapons and ammunition!
Zhou Lie said, “Since you suggested this, leave the arrangement to you. Long Wenhua and Peng Lixiu are under your command. Remember to get more military supplies. Judging by this battle, it will take at least two or three days. You must hurry and make at least two trips!”
Zhou Qishang happily agreed, “Okay, Dad, I understand. I’ll go and arrange it now!”
This was the first time Zhou Lie adopted his idea. Zhou Qishang was very happy, because even though Zhou Lie always scolded him and his brother, he would ultimately make his own decision or adopt his brother’s ideas.
Every time, he was excluded. But this time, his method was adopted, so he was naturally happy. Did this mean that one day he could replace his brother as his father’s most powerful trump card?
Zhou Qiyang wasn’t too upset that his opinion wasn’t accepted this time, because he knew that if they really acted, the chance of failure was too high.
Having stayed in Modu for so long, even if he were foolish, he would know the difference in combat strength between their side and Gao Siyang’s. Once they acted, they might be discovered and killed halfway.
Zhou Lie turned to him, “Are you angry?”
Zhou Qiyang shook his head, “No, I know the success rate is very low, but this is indeed the best opportunity we may never find again.”
Zhou Lie, “You’re right, but the current situation doesn’t allow it. You also know I’ve arranged for many people to gather powerful people…”
Zhou Qiyang, “The way we dealt with Lin Lou and the others might have been a bit off. We should change our approach in the future, otherwise they might betray and leave like Lin Lou and the three of them.”
Zhou Lie, “I know. Lin Lou and the three of them were able to escape because the people guarding those ordinary people were all sent to the front to stop Liu Zhongyuan and the armed soldiers.”
“After they bring people back, we must imprison their weaknesses in a place unknown to anyone, and guard them strictly. If they show any abnormality, take action immediately!”
“If there’s any abnormality… ordinary people, you know, cutting off a few fingers, a hand, or a foot won’t kill them, right?”
Zhou Qiyang nodded thoughtfully, “That’s indeed good. But they will surely want to confirm if their weaknesses are still alive. What if they want to see them?”
