CH 239

Qin Luoshuang detailed the situation at that time.

She told Lin Wen that the refugee group was not completely defenseless. In fact, after the refugee group grew in size, she began to deploy protective forces. Besides maintaining order, the main goal was to prevent troublemakers with ulterior motives.

There were also a large number of soldiers from Fang Dashan at the scene.

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However, these measures did not stop the attacks by the bandits.

"We lost more than 300 people, and the refugees suffered even greater casualties. Nearly 3,000 people were massacred, while the enemy suffered no losses."

"After their successful attack, they quickly left without leaving behind any bodies."

"It's highly likely that they are a special operations unit. Based on the traces left at the scene, their weapons are all specially made. They are equipped with 16mm large-caliber pistols, powerful heavy artillery, possibly the machine guns used by armed helicopters, and some devices similar to torpedo launchers."

Lin Wen nodded and said, "Have Fang Dashan gather all the troops and station them in Qingcheng. Enter a state of imminent war, be on high alert, and do not act alone."

"The transportation of refugees needs to be expedited. Let the Refugee Management Committee assist with full force. If there are not enough vehicles, let some healthy refugees walk here. In short, it needs to be done quickly."

Qin Luoshuang asked, "Shouldn't we seek Governor Wang's help?"

"No need. Let Governor Wang focus on frontline combat. Leave the rest to me."

Qin Luoshuang appeared very worried.

"Lin Wen, this time is very dangerous. According to the descriptions of a few survivors, they appeared suddenly without any large vehicles or armed helicopters. They should be operating individually. Being able to carry such weapons proves that they already have a complete system for special operations. Your Dragon Group..."

She hesitated for a moment but still said the rest.

"Although your Dragon Group is strong, it may have a higher degree of modification than them, but it lacks a system. I haven't seen you train or manage them. This opponent is different. I'm afraid you..."

She held back the words "encounter unforeseen circumstances."

Lin Wen was deep in thought and didn't have time to answer. He directly activated the Seven Aperture Linglong Heart.

He only heard it say, "I have just begun my venture, but the world is still dominated by wolves. Beasts run rampant, and atrocities are praised. Selfishness has become a norm, lies prevail, and acts of justice are ridiculed. Kindness is considered weakness, and exploitation, oppression, and plunder are taken for granted."

"One day, I will establish a society where kindness is praised, justice is upheld, and crimes are despised. Selfishness will only be an instinct, and barbarism and corruption will be seen as a fall from grace. Effort and hard work will be rewarded, and laborers will receive the fruits they deserve."

"This world has not changed..."

Lin Wen walked away with large strides. The Seven Aperture Linglong Heart even turned its head to give Qin Luoshuang a standard sunny smile of a young hero.

"How can I die here?"

Qin Luoshuang stood there in a daze, watching Lin Wen's figure distort and blur in her eyes.

Under the afternoon sun at two o'clock.

Something reflected a sparkling radiance.

She suddenly revealed a smile that was hard to detect.

Impressive, it's you.

She thought.

No, it really is you.

You are still the same as before.

Not a bit has changed.

Heh.

I want to be like you too.

Possessing this steel-like spirit.

And this unwavering, doubtless,

belief.

...

Lin Wen quickly arrived in Qingcheng by car. The place where the attack occurred was in front of Hangu Pass, and the scene had already been cleared. The transportation of refugees had returned to normal.

One truck after another was driving at a speed of about 20 yards towards the only road out of Changshan County.

The terrain of Changshan County was like a syringe without a piston. The exit was in the west, while the other three sides were mountains. The only road that could leave the county in the east was the needle on the syringe.

Previously, due to the low traffic flow in Changshan County, this road was almost deserted.

It only improved slightly after Changshan County developed, but it was far from being congested.

But now, due to the large number of refugees being transported, this road was overloaded. The traffic forces of Changshan County had implemented control measures on this road, and trucks could only move at a slower speed.

Beside the trucks, there were also a large number of refugees who were still able to move. They carried their belongings, exhausted and filled with fear, trekking towards the unknown Changshan County Refugee Camp.

In addition to the county's staff, the refugees organized by the management committee also helped their fellow countrymen. They carried burdens, transported people who couldn't move on stretchers, and constantly reassured these refugees, promoting the benefits of Changshan County.

With everyone's efforts, the resettlement work for the refugees was not greatly disrupted.

Fang Dashan's soldiers guarded the surroundings in a battle formation, with reconnaissance soldiers scattered around, maintaining a strict vigilance.

Lin Wen was somewhat satisfied. He got off the car where no one was around and let the driver go back. He immediately used a spell.

[Where are the people who attacked the refugee group?]

Spiritual energy consumption: 210%.

Lin Wen was stunned.Although his Yuanshen is now full, using 105% of his Yuanshen at once leaves only 33% remaining.

With such a small amount of Yuanshen, it is definitely not enough.

What should he do?

Lin Wen tried several ways to ask and attempted to break down the problem, but did not get a good response.

What should he do?

Lin Wen saw the body being transported for cremation on the other side of the camp.

The broken and fragmented remains in the car were once innocent farmers, enthusiastic strugglers who came to Changshan County, and imperial soldiers receiving concept education from the People's Army.

The people crying around them were their relatives, friends, and like-minded brothers.

Why did they die here with their hopes and expectations?

Lin Wen found Fang Dashan and interrupted his defense and pleading, telling him to immediately spread a message.

"Sheriff Lin from Changshan County has arrived in Qingcheng and is inspecting frontline work in the Daxu Village area."

Fang Dashan hesitated and said, "Sheriff Lin, do you want to ambush them there? But Daxu Village is flat with a wide field of vision, and there are no ambush points. The village has long been abandoned, and only a few dilapidated houses remain, which can't hide many people."

Lin Wen casually said, "This is part of the plan."

Fang Dashan had no choice but to comply and leave.

Lin Wen then found the Central Plains official in charge of refugee affairs in Qingcheng and conveyed the same request to him.

The official was surprised and said, "Sheriff Lin, do you really not need our help?"

Lin Wen smiled and said, "Governor Wang is fighting on the front lines for the empire and the people. How can I disturb him with such a small matter? Besides, those scoundrels who attacked my people should be avenged by me."

The official was both admiring and moved. Governor Wang is currently in a bitter battle, and the enemy always seems to be able to anticipate his tactical awareness. Several unexpected ambushes have caused significant losses to the government army, and the situation has turned unfavorable.

The Central Plains currently cannot spare troops to help Sheriff Lin, and yet Sheriff Lin is so understanding and takes the initiative to take on all the affairs, even saying that it is what he should do.

This kind of character with such courage, he had never seen before.

"We must do our best to help him."

He hurriedly left, thinking to himself, "The governor said there might be a mole among us. I will spread this information throughout the governor's mansion. Maybe it will have a miraculous effect."

Lin Wen came to Daxu Village alone. This used to be the stronghold of the Democratic Party, but now it is abandoned with only ruins and a few dilapidated grass huts left.

Perfect.

Lin Wen used straw from the broken huts to make 27 straw men. He also tore a piece of cloth into 27 small paper men. With a thought, the Paper Puppet technique was activated.

A green light sank from his hand and instantly soaked the 27 paper men.

The effect of this spell is related to the limit of Yuanshen. Lin Wen's current total Yuanshen is 138.71%, which can control 27 paper men.

The consumption of the Paper Puppet technique is extremely low, and its duration is long. It can also be interrupted and stored, making it an excellent spell that Lin Wen often uses.

However, as the saying goes, you get what you pay for, and this spell is no exception.

The puppets it controls are useless, even moving a brick is difficult for them.

But they are excellent actors.

Lin Wen attached a small paper man to each of the 27 straw men, and they instantly became lively, stretching their legs, waist, and turning their necks.

One unlucky guy accidentally twisted his straw head, causing the puppet to be damaged and unable to move. Lin Wen had to go over and help it install a new head.

Afterwards, Lin Wen had Fang Dashan send him 27 sets of soldier uniforms. After changing into the uniforms, putting on big hats, and standing up straight, it was impossible to tell the real from the fake without careful observation.

Lin Wen had the 27 straw soldier puppets follow him, posing as if a high-ranking leader from a past life was inspecting. They walked along Daxu Village towards the outside.

A few straw men followed closely behind Lin Wen, nodding their heads and holding straw as if recording some classic secrets.

Several other straw men kept nodding and bowing, constantly reaching out to protect Lin Wen, as if afraid that the dust on the ground would trip him.

The outermost straw men swaggered around like arrogant street tigers.

Lin Wen walked with his hands behind his back, occasionally extending one hand to point out the scenery. Whenever this happened, the straw men would stop and listen attentively, nodding continuously, almost showing an expression of sudden enlightenment.

The performance was quite classic, but after spending the whole afternoon under the sun, performing pantomime for the entire afternoon, no one was fooled.

Could it be? Lin Wen wondered.

Did I reveal any flaws? Why didn't this perfect plan work?

At this time, the sun had already set, and the sky was getting dark.

While hesitating whether to retreat or continue the performance, No Colorful Phoenix in Body alerted him with a frantic alarm that the enemy had arrived.

Lin Wen reacted quickly and instantly used the Strength of Nine Bulls and Two Tigers, the Forbidden Qi Divine Power, and the Agility of the Spirit Cat. But the alarm did not disappear.In this moment of life and death, the instinct for cultivation battle that Lin Wen had rehearsed countless times in his mind came into play.

"Mirror Flower, Water Moon."

Just as the seven illusions of Lin Wen appeared, a massive flame lit up where Lin Wen had just been standing.

With a deafening explosion, black smoke billowed into the sky, the illusions vanished instantly, and the straw mannequin was blown to pieces, with fragments of straw scattering in the air.

Under the protection of the spell, Lin Wen only suffered minor scratches.

The invisibility effect of "Mirror Flower, Water Moon" only lasted for 10 seconds.

After 10 seconds, Lin Wen reappeared behind a pile of ruins.

The moment he reappeared, "No colorful phoenix in body" started to sound the alarm frantically.

Lin Wen looked up and saw a dazzling fire net unfolding before him in the dim night.

Each spark, trailing a long tail, was rushing towards him.

A saturation attack!