Simultaneous travel: I am a talented person in all the worlds

Chapter 251: PUA against Gongsun Li
Inside the study, after Yan Ri left.

Qin Shi Moyu was planning to analyze the God of War's combat data to see if there was anything that could be improved.

But unexpectedly, another person sneaked in quietly.

Zhao Tuo glanced at the three-meter-tall, imposing war god, who wore a helmet with horns, but whose female silhouette was clearly visible in the armor.

I simply thought to myself, "Wow, that's huge," and that was it.

As for the fact that strange, unfamiliar beauties would occasionally appear around his commander, Zhao Tuo, one of the earliest followers, was already used to it.

He strode forward and whispered in Qin Shimoyu's ear:
"Commander, the thing you ordered to be done... we've got it! It's perfectly preserved and is now in the cellar ice room."

Qin Shi Moyu narrowed his eyes slightly. Although he had always felt that Zhao Tuo was inherently rebellious and ambitious, and definitely not someone who could be completely trusted.

But it must be admitted that he is really handy when it comes to some dirty work that can't be done in the light of day.

The 'thing' he sent Zhao Tuo to get was actually the corpse of a border cavalry soldier.

After witnessing the ambush and the terrifying strength displayed by Lian Po's elite cavalry, it would be a lie to say he wasn't envious!
The exaggerated configuration of almost everyone possessing internal energy cultivation level made him keenly aware that there must be something fishy going on! It couldn't possibly have been achieved through conventional training methods!
Although in terms of combat strength, the vast majority of the elite border cavalry are at the standard Inner Strength level, and a very small number could be considered to be at the half-step Innate level.

If Song Qingshu from the world of martial arts were thrown over here, he would definitely be the one to die in a deadly armed battle!
It may seem fine, but it's impossible for it to be without any problems.

So Qin Shi Mo Yu sent Zhao Tuo to secretly 'pick up' a corpse, intending to study it. If they couldn't figure it out, they would have to find an opportunity to 'pick up' a living corpse.

All I can say is that among the four Mo Yus in the group, Qin Shi's level isn't zero, but... there's a huge room for improvement!
"Okay, well done. Take me with you..."

Just as Qin Shimoyu was getting impatient, he keenly sensed a series of light footsteps approaching from outside the study door.

With a slight thought, he instantly recognized the aura of the newcomer... Gongsun Li?

With his eyes slightly narrowed, a spur-of-the-moment plan had already taken shape.

"Ugh……"

Qin Shi Mo Yu suddenly sighed:
"Zhao's cavalry truly deserves to be called a strong army that can rival Qin's elite troops!"
"What a pity, what a pity that General Lian Po suffered such a calamity. This elite cavalry of a thousand men has lost its commander, and their future is uncertain... If someone could gain the assistance of these thousand cavalrymen, they would be more than a match for the mighty Qin army of thirty thousand fierce warriors!"

Zhao Tuo was an extremely astute man. Upon seeing Qin Shi Moyu's sudden change in tone and the look in his eyes, he immediately understood that his commander was once again plotting to trick someone in the name of helping others.

He immediately cooperated and started acting, no longer deliberately lowering his voice:
"What the commander says is absolutely right! The reason why the Qin army has been able to repeatedly defeat the other states is largely due to the strength and unstoppable force of its iron cavalry! Looking at the world today, the only ones that can rival it head-on are probably the elite cavalry of the states of Zhao and Chu!"

It's a pity... General Lian Po was tragically killed, and this unparalleled elite cavalry force is now leaderless, its future uncertain! It's truly a cause for deep regret!

The two were talking at a moderate volume, just enough to be clearly heard outside the door.

Gongsun Li, who was carrying a plate of freshly cut fruit, intending to offer her regards to the commander, boost his favorability, and subtly inquire about the affairs of Weiguo, paused slightly in her steps.

He had just raised his hand to knock on the door, but when he heard the keywords "Zhao border cavalry", "capable of fighting against 30,000 Qin troops", "Lian Po's death", and "elite cavalry without a leader", his heart skipped a beat!
As if possessed, I stopped outside the door, held my breath, and listened intently.

More than half a month has passed since I followed my senior brother Jing Ke from the State of Wei to the State of Wei to seek help.

The Qin army, fierce and powerful, besieged the city. Her homeland was in grave danger, but her only relative, her grandfather Gongsun Yu, was determined to defend Puyang to the death, to die with his country! He was about to perish under the Qin army's swords and spears!

How could Gongsun Li not be extremely anxious?!

But what could she do? She was just a woman. Although she had learned some martial arts from her grandfather, her personal strength seemed so insignificant and powerless in the face of a major battle that would determine the fate of the nation.

Her senior brother Jing Ke, though he cared for her deeply, was first sent by the mysterious and unpredictable commander to check on Lord Xinling after arriving in Wei; then he was sent to protect Lian Po, though he failed; later, under the pretext of 'strengthening the connection between the Mohists and Lian Po's former subordinates,' he was arranged to help handle Lian Po's funeral arrangements.

We're out on fieldwork every day!
Gongsun Li hasn't seen him once in the past two weeks since they separated!
She doesn't even have a single acquaintance she can talk to!
The Wei Mo disciples within the stronghold, under the command and coordination of Qin Shi Mo Yu, were like tightly wound gears, each busy with their own affairs, whether it was going out on missions, training hard, or being almost constantly on the move in the workshop.

Only Gongsun Li!
Like an outsider, 'forgotten' in a corner.

In this fast-paced environment where everyone is so busy that they hardly have a moment to breathe, and filled with a sense of urgency and crisis.

Qin Shi Mo Yu seemed to 'understand' her experiences and grief, but also 'considered' that she was not a disciple of the Mo family and could not be given too many tasks, so he simply 'supported' her in this stronghold, leaving her with nothing to do.

However, this seemingly 'considerate' leisure did not alleviate Gongsun Li's anxious and impatient heart in the slightest.

On the contrary, having so much time to overthink, and the stark contrast between herself and the busy people around her, making her feel idle and like a useless person, made her feel even more restless, anxious, and desperate!
So, whenever Qin Shi Moyu occasionally returned to the base, Gongsun Li would proactively prepare some tea, snacks, and fruit to send over, 'feeding' him to increase his favorability and forcibly find something to do to make herself feel like she was 'trying her best.' This was the only thing Gongsun Li could do.

Although it didn't seem to have much effect, the president remained polite and courteous to her, yet with a faint sense of distance.

But at least the president didn't deliberately avoid her, and occasionally he could overhear some scattered information when she delivered things to him.

Although most of it is meaningless to her, it gives her a clearer understanding of the current situation.

But... sometimes, the more you know and the clearer you see things, the more desperate you become!
However! Today! The conversation she just overheard! seems... somewhat unusual!!

"...Jing Ke, a senior fellow student who was a cavalryman capable of rivaling the Qin army's iron cavalry, seemed to have a good relationship with his officers. With General Lian Po dead, this powerful army had nowhere to go."

Gongsun Li's heart began to pound uncontrollably! An idea popped into her head!
'If we could get my senior brother to use his connections with those Zhao border cavalry officers, and offer them substantial rewards or... or some other condition, to persuade this elite cavalry to come to the aid of Weiguo, perhaps Grandpa and Puyang City...'

squeak~
Before she could dwell on her thoughts any longer, the study door suddenly opened!
Zhao Tuo seemed to be preparing to come out, but he didn't expect there to be someone outside the door. He almost bumped into her, and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

"Oh dear! Miss Gongsun? I'm so sorry, I was in such a hurry that I didn't notice you outside. You're... here to see the Commander? Please come in! Please come in!"

As Zhao Tuo spoke, he quickly stepped aside to open the door, making a respectful invitation gesture.

Gongsun Li was startled, a blush rising to her face. She lowered her head slightly—had she been discovered eavesdropping outside the door?

"I...I saw that the Commander had worked hard...so I prepared some fruits..."

Qin Shimo sat cross-legged at his desk, writing something, and paid no attention to her explanation.

As for Zhao Tuo, that shrewd fellow had already vanished in a flash. If he stayed in this godforsaken place any longer, the schemes that should have fallen on Gongsun Li might end up falling on his clueless subordinate instead. Time to slip away!

Gongsun Li gently placed the tea tray on a corner of the desk. Seeing that no one paid any attention to her for a while, the panic in her heart gradually subsided.

Instead, there was a burning hope that had just been ignited, a hope that concerned the fate of the homeland and loved ones!
"Commander, just now... just now I overheard you and Mr. Zhao talking about the elite cavalry over there..."

"Ah."

Qin Shi Moyu didn't even look up, casually responded, and then fell silent, continuing to focus on the work at hand.

Gongsun Li felt a pang of anxiety at his attitude.

But thinking of Wei Guo and her grandfather, whose lives were hanging by a thread, she gritted her teeth and spoke again:
"General Lian Po has unfortunately perished, and the elite border cavalry are leaderless. If we could invite them to the State of Wei, I wonder if they could withstand the fierce and ruthless army of Qin?"

Qin Shi Moyu flipped through a scroll of bamboo slips and casually said in a flat tone:

"With Mr. Gongsun's abilities and the current strength of Wei's army, if we can truly obtain the assistance of this elite border cavalry, and with a scorched-earth policy and unity from top to bottom... at least, it should be no problem to hold onto Puyang City."

This 'affirmation,' though conditional, was like heavenly music to Gongsun Li, who was already on the verge of despair! A blush of hope rose on her pale face!

"but."

However, Qin Shi Moyu's tone suddenly changed, like a bucket of ice water being poured over someone's head.

Gongsun Li's heart, which had just relaxed because of hope, instantly jumped into her throat again! Her heart was pounding.

The problem is always the 'but'!
The greater the expectations beforehand, the greater the disappointment after the turn of events!
Qin Shimoyu looked up at her expression, which had suddenly become extremely tense, like a frightened deer, and chuckled inwardly.

However, a perfectly timed sigh appeared on his face, tinged with a hint of 'helplessness' and 'regret':

"Alas... Junior Sister Gongsun, I know you are concerned about the safety of your homeland and worried about your grandfather's feelings. But the elite cavalry here is something that all nations covet. With the strength of our nation, it may be difficult to defend our country!"

"Senior Brother Moyu..."

Gongsun Li bit her lip, her fingertips almost digging into her flesh.

She knew that Senior Brother Mo Yu's words were already tactful, even quite restrained...

Difficult? What he really wanted to say was probably 'wishful thinking' or 'absolutely impossible'!
But this was a glimmer of hope she had finally found!

Even if there's only a one in ten thousand chance! How could she possibly be content without giving it a try?!

"Senior Brother Moyu, I...I want to try!"

Gongsun Li lowered her head, her tone carrying an almost pleading firmness!

Qin Shimoyu gave her a deep look, and seeing her anxious expression, patted her shoulder with a light laugh:
"Very well, since you are so determined, then go ahead and give it a try. After all, anything is possible! If we can truly save Puyang and tie down the main force of the Qin army as you wish, it may not be a bad thing for the people of the world."

"How about this," Qin Shimoyu thought for a moment and continued:
"I happen to be going to the General's Mansion tomorrow, and you will come with me. As for whether you can persuade those arrogant and fierce soldiers... that depends on your own methods and sincerity, Junior Sister."

Don't worry, just go ahead and do whatever you need. If you need anything, just ask, and I, your senior brother, will definitely not refuse!

"Senior Brother Mo Yu"

Hearing his words, hearing this weighty promise and support without any strings attached, Gongsun Li felt a warm current instantly flow through her body, releasing all the grievances, anxiety, fear, and despair that had accumulated in her heart over the past few days...

As if finding an outlet at this moment, everything turned into scalding tears that uncontrollably streamed down my face, blurring my vision!

At this moment, she felt that the figure of her senior brother Mo Yu, who usually seemed somewhat distant but was actually warm-hearted, was so tall and so...like a mountain, someone she could rely on and trust!

Memories of the time I've spent with him over this period of time kept flooding my mind.
Although they didn't have much contact, he always took good care of her and never looked down on her in the slightest; he was even willing to give her the most steadfast and strongest support for this "junior sister" he had never met before!
This kindness! This care! And his seemingly perpetual concern and spirit for the well-being of all people!

In an instant, the image of this man, whom she had only known for a little over half a month, was deeply etched into the deepest part of her heart, like the most profound imprint! His status was now on the same level as her most beloved grandfather, Gongsun Yu!
As for her... her childhood sweetheart, who grew up with her since childhood and whom she once regarded as her future support... her senior brother Jing Ke?
Tsk, although I know rationally that my senior brother is busy with important matters and is working hard for the cause of overthrowing Qin, I shouldn't feel resentful because of this.

But...but! During those ten days when she was most confused, most vulnerable, and most in need of comfort and companionship, he failed to appear even once, not even a brief letter or a word of concern!

Ultimately, this caused Gongsun Li to feel an unspeakable sense of grievance and resentment.

Human memory and emotions are often so wondrous and subjective.

They always blur and downplay those mundane scenes.

Yet, I always have a deep understanding of myself, especially of those things that make me feel embarrassed, painful, repressed, or fearful!

All the negative scenes are etched in my mind and I can't shake them off.

They might even subconsciously exaggerate the hurt and grievances they suffered in retrospect.

In contrast, there is the person who pulled them out of the mire of negative emotions and gave them hope and warmth.

They will also remember it deeply, and in their future recollections, it will be constantly and subconsciously embellished, elevated, and even...

Deification!

This tactic of first pushing someone to the bottom, making them experience pain and despair, and then extending a helping hand at the opportune moment to pull them out of the mire and showcase one's own 'great' image...

When used properly, it can often yield incredible emotional returns and loyalty far exceeding normal efforts.

This method is generally referred to as PUA!

(End of this chapter)