Cultivation Begins with Caring for Sister-in-law-Chapter 478: A Sudden Change in the Weather

In an instant, Zhi Ning’s cheeks turned crimson like the setting sun. She quickly hugged Chen Mo’s head, her delicate body quivering lightly, while her pale red lips bore white marks from her gentle bites.

The beauty had just finished washing up, and the military conditions were simple, so Zhi Ning did not wear perfume or rouge, leaving her with a natural and original scent. Due to the long journey, her skin was tight, offering Chen Mo a unique touch.

Zhi Ning felt her delicate body go somewhat soft. She wanted to push Chen Mo away, yet her body’s instinct made her hold him even tighter, involuntarily letting out a soft moan.

This sound couldn’t be described with words; it was utterly soothing to the core, eliciting the most primal power within men.

"Did...did you not eat enough dinner just now? I...I don’t have any provisions left; why don’t you stop eating me?" Zhi Ning was somewhat overwhelmed, and her physical longing caused her beautiful legs to tightly clamp together.

She’s definitely not that Evil Consort, with unlimited food supplies.

The desserts had been savored sufficiently, and Chen Mo raised his head to see the usually cold beauty showing a rare flirtatious expression. His heart couldn’t suppress his fondness anymore; he took hold of her delicate face and kissed her deeply again.

After a deep kiss, Zhi Ning’s breath was faint, her glistening lips radiating a captivating sheen, with a hint of grievance in her gaze.

Stop kissing all the time and do something productive.

But her pride wouldn’t let her utter such bold and frank words. Instead, she climbed her slender hands up Chen Mo’s shoulders as she embraced his back.

Chen Mo laughed and said, "Is Zhi Ning impatient?"

"Get off." Hearing the young man’s teasing, Zhi Ning immediately glared at him and lightly scolded while her hand didn’t loosen its grip.

Chen Mo leaned next to her ear, whispering coyly, "Good Zhi Ning, call me brother-in-law and I’ll grant your wish."

As the words fell, Zhi Ning immediately pinched Chen Mo’s shoulders hard, saying, "Are you done yet? I’m tired. I want to sleep now."

"Behave, Zhi Ning." Chen Mo had grasped Zhi Ning’s weakness, employing a mix of firm and gentle persuasion.

Zhi Ning’s already rosy face instantly turned flush like a red-hot iron. Below her elegant nose, her lips were as glossy as water, her gaze seemingly ravenous, but under Chen Mo’s intense stare, she turned her head to the side and called out rapidly, "Brother-in-law."

Chen Mo immediately felt his blood pressure surge, moved quickly, raising the hem of his robe and leaning forward.

Sometimes, a man not only has to carry the burden of the family but also the weight of a beloved woman.

...

Five days later.

In a wilderness area.

Before the sky completely darkened, at dusk, with the setting sun still lingering, a crescent moon appeared in the sky as the retreating Jin Xia Army stopped to set up pots and prepare meals.

Tie Muer patrolled the barracks with Tuoba Zhu beside him.

When initially capturing Youzhou and heading south, every time the army rested and set up pots for meals, the entire barracks would be filled with laughter and confidence, not knowing fear.

Soldiers gathered in groups of two or three, chatting about the beauty of Song Girls, even making plans to try out the so-called Yangzhou Thin Horses when they conquered Yangzhou.

As for the Song Army, they considered them easy prey.

But now, each time Tie Muer passed a group of gathered soldiers, sighs echoed around, revealing unease in their eyes along with disarray and low morale.

The exact opposite of when they headed south.

The more joyful their laughter was before, the more wretched they are now.

As Tie Muer walked through, his face grew darker, contemplating saying a few words to raise morale.

"Boom..."

A loud explosion erupted in the sky.

It was a thunderclap.

Yet it struck a sensitive nerve among the Jin Xia Soldiers, causing them to stand up, some already gripping their weapons, ready to flee anytime.

Obviously, they mistook this natural celestial thunder for the Song Army’s "Strange Thunder."

And it wasn’t just them; even Tie Muer’s face changed, his body instinctively tensing.

Tuoba Zhu looked up and said, "General, it’s just a night thunder."

Tie Muer looked up, hearing thunder echoes from the firmament, as winds and clouds shifted. He furrowed his brows and said, "The weather is changing."

"Seems like it’s going to storm," Tuoba Zhu remarked, then turning the conversation, said, "Yesterday, the Chen Army was pursuing intensely, almost reaching Cangzhou. General, are we truly going to retreat?"

"I’ve sent General Xia Ji’s trained falcons back already; by now, General Xia Ji should have received our situation, and he will definitely pressure the Chen Army’s rear. I’ve also notified Gale, the guardian of Bing City, who’ll bring the thirty-thousand stationed troops in Bing City to reunite in Cangzhou." Tie Muer replied. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Tuoba Zhu said, "Gale is best at defense; in the campaign against Gao Liao, he once relied on three thousand troops to withstand an attack from twenty thousand enemy forces, holding Celestial Gate City for five days until General Xia Ji arrived for support."

Tie Muer nodded, "When Gale’s troops join with ours, we can choose a key town to fortify in Cangzhou, waiting for General Xia Ji to exert pressure on the other side. Then it’ll be our turn for revenge!"

Tie Muer couldn’t think of any way to deal with the Chen Army except to choose a strong fortified city and drag out the time with the Chen Army.

"If so, I’ll hold off on this message until after General hits Chen Army hard, then deliver it." Tuoba Zhu said.

Tie Muer was taken aback, knowing what Tuoba Zhu meant by the message. Being the Military Supervisor, he should continuously inform the Khan of the frontline situation. If the Khan found out about such a big change, he might even send a Gold Medal to call him back.

He bowed slightly towards Tuoba Zhu, expressing gratitude, "Thank you, Prince."

Tuoba Zhu waved it off, saying, "I know the mishap in war isn’t on you, General. I hope you can rally soon."

Tie Muer nodded heavily.

Crash!

Thunder boomed in the sky, with raindrops pouring down, cleansing the earth.

Indeed, the weather had changed.

As evening deepened, the rain intensified.

The Jin Xia Scout positioned at the rear to scout the pursuers had been drenched completely.

The storm and rain were relentless.

"Damn, the weather changed so suddenly; it was sunny this afternoon," a scout remarked.

"Big brother, let’s find shelter from the rain; getting soaked weakens and can lead to a cold." another said.

Jin Xia Scouts worked in small groups of three, and the leader nodded at his subordinate’s suggestion.

With it being dark and pouring heavily.

Anyone would seek shelter now.

No one would pursue under such conditions.

Just as the three were about to find a place to avoid the rain, a flash of lightning illuminated the night sky as bright as day.

The leader stared into the distance as if frozen, his eyes wide open like a Copper Bell.

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