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Chapter 115, Three Gifts
Besides seizing the cannons to retaliate in kind, he had another backup plan.
That was a decapitation strike!
If we can kill the commander of this British force, we might have a chance to temporarily halt the attack.
If the British army suffers a defeat here, Bermay may come to the scene in person, and then he can take this opportunity to start peace talks.
However, there are many uncertainties involved, and it is more reliable to take the first step and deal with violence first, so it can only be a backup plan.
But now it was a last resort; the smoke and dust were about to clear, and the British troops' visibility would soon be restored.
The British army had already fallen for this trick once before, and even if Jiang Yueming tried the same method again, it would be difficult to block their view. What if he angered them?
The British commander ordered the landing troops to retreat to a safe area and then ordered the naval fleet to begin a frenzied bombardment. The consequences of this were something that Dinghai City could not afford, nor was it something that Jiang Yueming wanted to see.
[15 simulation points consumed, 873 simulation points remaining]
[Simulated scene locked: East City Wall of Dinghai]
[Simulation in progress...]
Faced with such a critical moment for Dinghai City, your decision to carry out the decapitation was prompted by inquiring with the soldiers below the city walls whether they possessed ranged weapons such as bows and arrows.
The smoke obstructs the British army's vision, and coupled with their previous annihilation of the Dinghai Navy at sea, they must be feeling more relaxed about the defenders.
They believed the defenders lacked the ability to kill them, or even put up a fight, since the British had always treated them like natives; how could cold weapons possibly defeat firearms?
Therefore, you believe there is a high chance that the commander of the British landing force was killed in this operation.
The soldiers guarding the city wall, upon hearing your question, immediately retrieved bows and arrows from their armory. Unfortunately, they were all rusty or old and worn. You picked out the best bow, but the moment you drew the string, the entire bow frame instantly collapsed.
[You ask the garrison in exasperation, and they say they don't have enough to eat without pay, let alone funds to repair or replace weapons. They also complain to you about the sanctions imposed on their border troops by the three powerful families of the Imperial State.]
"It's the three families of the Imperial State again," Jiang Yueming murmured, his eyes fixed on the three families of the Imperial State on the blue panel, his eyelids seeming to droop.
It seems that the three families of the Imperial State are indeed a great scourge. The people were living in poverty and hardship before because of the economic sanctions imposed on the Holy Dragon Empire by the three families of the Imperial State. Now it is the army's turn.
It is clear that the three families of the Imperial State aim to suppress the royal family, since the Holy Dragon Empire is the remaining sphere of influence of the royal family.
"Now that external threats are looming and internal troubles remain unresolved, the situation in the Imperial State is truly dire."
Jiang Yueming raised her eyes, gathered her thoughts, and continued to watch how she would respond in the simulation, and whether she would act according to her plan.
After the defenders finished complaining, you inquired whether there were any usable spears in the armory. If there were no usable bows and arrows, then the spears became the last resort of ranged weapons, at least they could be thrown.
Knowing your needs, the garrison took out dozens more spears from the armory. This time, they were lucky; the spears were in relatively good condition, without serious rust or damage.
You picked up a spear and ordered each of the guards to abandon their broadswords, teaching them the technique of throwing spears and instructing them to follow your commands. The guards already regarded you as their savior.
They obeyed your orders and picked up their spears to practice with you. You know it's impossible for the garrison to train like that in a short time, but it doesn't matter; all you want is a deterrent.
Once you kill the enemy's main commander, the landing force will be thrown into chaos. At that time, a barrage of spears will shock the British army and catch them off guard.
[Relying on your memory of observing the British troops' formation while in the air, pick up the spear and channel your spiritual energy into your arm, waiting for the smoke to dissipate, because at that moment the British troops will definitely have a momentary opening.]
[One minute later, your opportunity arrived. With a burst of strength, a spear slashed through the air and pierced directly through the throat of the British commander!]
You then immediately ordered the defending troops to unleash a volley of ten thousand spears, frightening away the leaderless British army and temporarily averting a crisis.
[Simulation Ended]
[This simulation has ended. Please choose one of the following three rewards.]
[Primordial Realm Cultivation]
[Increased spiritual awareness by 145 points]
[Dinghai Line, Opening Gift]
"Huh? My cultivation level has actually changed."
Upon seeing the rewards on the blue panel, Jiang Yueming immediately noticed the cultivation level section.
To be honest, he was quite tempted, since only by improving his cultivation could he live a better and more dignified life in this world.
This point has already been confirmed by Huang Yuyuan before; strength is the foundation of survival!
Moreover, facing the Yingquan Clan soldiers who are all at the Qi Condensation Realm level, choosing to improve one's strength is undoubtedly the wisest decision.
However, based on past experience, this simulation system has two main characteristics: first, the results in the simulation are not necessarily 100% accurate; and second, the reward for choosing the third option is greater than that for the first two.
Jiang Yueming pondered for a moment, then finally made her decision, saying, "System, I choose the third option."
call out!
As soon as he finished speaking, wisps of fine white light suddenly emerged from the blue panel in front of him. As if guided by something, the white light merged into his body, nourishing his meridians and bones. Even the spiritual energy that had been tempered within his body was strengthened by the white light and made even purer.
"What's going on?" Jiang Yueming twisted her neck and felt more energetic than before, with an indescribable sense of smoothness throughout her body.
【Three Gifts at the Beginning of Dinghai】
[One bow increases cultivation level by one small level]
Jiang Yueming stared intently at the text explanation on the panel, and couldn't help but feel overjoyed.
He made the right bet!
This gift pack not only improves your cultivation level, but also offers two extra rewards!
Worth it! It's totally worth it!
For a fleeting moment, he even considered choosing the third reward for all future rewards, since the benefits of choosing the third reward far outweighed the first two.
[Second ritual, mid-stage Condensation of Spiritual Power, condition: host kills 100 British barbarians]
Jiang Yueming's expression stiffened slightly upon seeing the second bow, but a smile gradually spread across her face.
Heaven has truly opened its eyes; it gave him whatever he needed.
These two gifts were practically tailor-made for him!
Only by killing 100 Yingyi can one directly advance to the mid-stage of the Condensation Realm, which means that one can unlock the second immortal technique.
Myriad Source Techniques!
When I master both immortal techniques to their fullest potential, who in the world can rival me?
He has the power to control alchemists and cultivators across the land; who else can rival his abilities?
"Although those barbarians were at the late stage of the Qi Condensation Realm, I noticed they didn't use any spiritual techniques from beginning to end. Perhaps they simply didn't know how."
"Since they lack spiritual techniques, their combat strength will be greatly reduced. With my ancient cultivation level, defeating a Condensed Yuan cultivator shouldn't be difficult. Besides, why engage in a direct confrontation when we have guns?"
Jiang Yueming was not blinded by so many rewards; she calmly analyzed and weighed the two gifts.
You should know that killing someone with a flintlock pistol is much faster than simply competing in spiritual energy. It's quite a coincidence that using guns is his forte.
Others might need time to get used to and practice handling a gun, but sorry, he doesn't.
It's so easy to pick up and use!
"Come, let me see these final three rites."