My stats are higher than yours!

His appearance also changed; the boy's body became that of a middle-aged man, wearing an old leather armor, with light brown eyes like tea that had been sun-dried for a long time.

He's a tough guy with a tribal style, which Bai Shuodong finds acceptable.

"It takes time to get used to. The changes in arm span and body are minimal and don't affect flexibility at all. It's just that it looks a bit strange," Bai Shuodong thought to himself.

View information.

Initial role: Grain transport officer of the Canglang tribe

Mission Information: Your name is Chiya, the grain transport officer of the Canglang tribe. Your mission is to transport the last batch of crucial winter rations to Guling Road and deliver them to Langya Fortress, the most important stronghold of the Canglang tribe in the south.

Are you transporting grain?

Bai Shuodong squinted his eyes.

According to the introduction, Cangyuan is a place where wars frequently break out, so the task of transporting grain is likely to be difficult. There will inevitably be a lot of people harassing and attacking, and there may be many plunderers. After all, this is a trial of hellish difficulty.

"Lord Chiya! Lord Chiya!"

A childish voice came from not far away.

Bai Shuodong turned his head and saw a thin boy squatting by the stone wall. His expression was extremely ugly, and his eyes were bloodshot, as if he had been crying. He said, "Sir, an urgent report has come from the front. Wolf Fang Fortress is surrounded by the Gray Rock People. How... how do we get there?"

"Ok?"

Bai Shuodong quickly grasped the key information while looking around. At this moment, his grain transport team was in a mountain road, with about thirty or forty people around him. These people were his subordinates who would obey his management and command.

Of course, he only has the right to manage these people, but whether they actually listen to him is another matter entirely.

The trials in the spirit world involve placing psychics in the real world for testing. These are all living, breathing people who may or may not obey commands. How to give orders is probably part of the test.

"No rush, let me think about it first."

Bai Shuodong answered casually while continuing to check the task information.

This mountain road is called the Lonely Ridge Road. It is very narrow. If possible, the grain transport convoy would not want to go through here at all. But if they do not go through here, it will take extra time and could easily delay the battle.

Therefore, even though there are great risks involved in taking this route, the leaders of the Canglang tribe will still send people to transport grain from here, even if there is a high probability of being robbed, they will still insist on taking this route.

Because this batch of grain is very important.

According to the mission information, Bai Shuodong has already left halfway. There were more than seventy people when he came, but he was ambushed several times, and now only thirty or forty people remain.

Since it is a task to transport grain, the total amount of grain transported should also be very important.

How much food do we have left?

Bai Shuodong asked directly.

"All six carts are here."

An old guard standing nearby chimed in. This guy had a scar on his face that stretched from his left eyebrow to his chin, like a centipede crawling on his face. He said fiercely, "Even if we die, we will get the grain to Wolf Fang Fortress."

"Ah."

Bai Shuodong responded, then walked to the car closest to him, lifted the corner of the cloth, and carefully examined the inside.

The rough burlap sacks contained roasted wheat and dried meat, emitting the smell of grain. The cart wasn't loaded with much, but this batch of grain was a lifesaver for the winter and crucial to the battle situation at the front.

He lifted the lid to check, mainly to confirm if there was anything wrong with the grain inside. If the grain was delivered and it was only discovered that there was a problem with the contents, that would be a real problem.

Caution is necessary.

Soon, another short man approached from a distance, speaking in a low voice, "The scouts ahead are back. They said there are figures ahead, probably forty or fifty, and the scouts behind them are also there... those persistent bastards."

The atmosphere grew heavy. Some people gripped the cart shafts tighter, while others lowered their heads and leaned closer to the mountainside. The situation was clearly not optimistic.

"I see..."

Bai Shuodong suddenly laughed. If a major crisis were to emerge in the open, that would actually be a good thing.

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Chapter Seventy-Two: Bloodbath Against the Gray Rock Men

"Why are you laughing, sir?"

I laughed at that...

Bai Shuodong spoke subconsciously, but stopped mid-sentence. He suddenly remembered a historical anecdote and angrily said, "Are you trying to plant a flag for me?"

"what?"

The person who spoke scratched his head in confusion, not understanding what he meant.

"Humph!"

Bai Shuodong offered no explanation, turned and walked towards the front of the group. The cold wind blew in from the narrow mountain path, making his cloak flutter. His spiritual perception activated naturally, bypassing the crowd.

【Gray Teeth (Level 1 Common)】

Race: Human

[Basic Attributes: Strength: 7, Agility: 5, Constitution: 6, Spirit: 3]

The other characters' attributes are roughly the same, so their overall strength is like this.

In other words, these people have similar base stats to me, and those cavalry outside, fighting against these guys with similar base stats and who probably don't even have skills yet, didn't just overwhelm them in one fell swoop? Do they need a strategy to wipe them out without taking any damage and seize the food?

That's not that strong!

win!

Bai Shuodong smiled again.

The rest of the team were watching him.

Perhaps it was because he smiled, his expression relaxed, and there was a sense of natural ease that made those people relax as well, feeling that things might be turning around and there was still hope for the future.

"Hmm~"

Bai Shuodong raised his hand to measure the distance between the mountain walls, his smile growing wider and his lips unconsciously parting in a wide grin.

"Narrow path! Narrow path is good! We must take the narrow path!"

"Hahahaha!"

"Even if there are a lot of people in front, it's impossible to spread it out in one go. This terrain and environment are just too amazing!"

Bai Shuodong suddenly turned his head, his gaze falling on the old guard's face, and asked, "You, that guy?"

"Tuler".

"Okay, TuTu."

"?"

"From now on, the convoy is under your command. I want you to do everything in your power to defend against those cavalrymen behind us. As for those people in front... I'll take care of them!" Bai Shuodong commanded with a smile.

"But..."

"No buts! This is an order! From now on, follow me and advance! And keep the rear of the convoy safe! Do you hear me!" Bai Shuodong roared, his eyes revealing the majesty of a lion.

"what?"

Did you hear that?!

"I heard you!"

The old guard was startled and instinctively opened his mouth to answer, but as soon as the words left his mouth, he sensed something was wrong and panicked.

But now that his superior has said so, he has no choice but to go along with it and make the best of a bad situation.

Damn it! Let's do it!

We're all going to die sooner or later anyway!

He gritted his teeth, his expression turning ferocious, and stepped forward to ask, "Sir, how many men do you plan to take to clear the way? Those scouts behind us are troublesome; if we have too few men..."

"Shut up!"

"You think you're worthy to keep up with me?"

Who do you think you are?

"Now, do your own thing, follow behind the convoy, and don't hold me back, do you hear me!" Bai Shuodong grabbed the old guard by the collar and shouted.

"I heard you!"

The old guard answered immediately, his breathing becoming rapid, a strange light flashing in his eyes, as if a flame had been ignited in his chest.

he...

He actually plans to clear the way all by himself?

He's the team leader, and I'm just the team's guard. How can we let the leader personally clear the way? That's the most dangerous place! Yet he was willing to risk his life to go there! And he went alone! What incredible fearlessness!

At this moment, the emotions of the others in the convoy were also affected. Pairs of bright eyes looked at Bai Shuodong, watching his back as he turned and walked forward. His cloak fluttering in the wind was like a flag flying in despair.

[Hint: Team morale increased]

Current morale: 50

In battle, your troops are less likely to surrender or break apart, and the probability of defection is reduced.