144 ARRIVAL OF THE BLOOD GENERAL

.The Chu army began to retreat. This hide-out was no longer a viable location for their operations. The intervention of the new squad from the eastern side has thrown their defenses into disarray.

The top of the mountain was formally captured. " We will be setting our base within the mountain top."

"Today's fight is over. The injured are requested to report to the medics. I want you all to be prepared within a day for our next attack."

" The ones who have suffered light injuries, or are in a stable condition are requested to recover their Qi. You will be standing guard around the whole perimeter."

" To reward you all for your hard work, a special meal will be prepared by our chefs. Eat your fill today. We are going to face some gruesome days ahead of us."

The soldier's morale was on the peak due to the victories under Long Tao's command. The surprise managed to cheer them up even more.

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Within Long Tao's tent-