Mountain Gate Pass.
"Great General, this is the last line of defense; beyond this point is the city, we can't retreat any further!"
On the city wall, a deputy general beside Cao Yin watched the approaching enemy and said worriedly.
"I know!"
Cao Yin coldly gazed at the enemy drawing nearer, turning to Luo Xie, "Have you noticed the enemy's march has significantly slowed?"
"Haha, I noticed that a while ago! I think... that kid probably succeeded!"
"Is that so? Haha, that's great news. Does it mean we can attack now?"
A deputy general excitedly rubbed his hands, only to be glared at by Cao Yin: "Wait a bit longer! Why rush? We'll counterattack when they're completely famished!"
"Great General, scouts reported earlier that many Xiliang soldiers have stomach troubles!"
"Hmm, good! That means that kid's croton seeds are working! You say, how is he so cunning? Instead of poisoning, he uses croton seeds, hahaha!"
