novel-bin Chapter 181 Farewell
Chapter 181 Farewell
"Cui Yubin, you're really impatient."
Bai Nishang emerged from the shadows, holding a delicate short sword in her hand, her gaze cold and sharp.
She approached slowly, a hint of mockery in her voice, "So eager to pick up the goods? Do you think the supplies of Hersha City are already yours?"
Cui Yubin's face turned ashen, and a sense of powerlessness welled up inside him.
He was trapped in the scheme and could only helplessly face the situation before him.
Looking at his expression, Bai Nishang felt a surge of pride rising within her.
Tonight's harvest will not only belong to Cui Yubin, but also to the bandits behind him who are trying to take advantage of the resources of Hesha City.
Under the vastness of the night, Bai Nishang's smile shone even brighter, as cool and sharp as the moonlight at that moment.
Bai Nishang stood in the center of the training field, her hands behind her back, her sharp gaze sweeping over the patrolling soldiers lined up in front of her.
Some of these people were able-bodied men from the town, some were young men, and there were even a few skinny but determined teenagers.
Their figures were not all the same, and their eyes showed a hint of confusion or nervousness.
But in these turbulent times, only a well-trained patrol team can safeguard the markets and granaries, and allow the people to live in peace.
“I don’t care about your age, size, or strength,”
She spoke calmly, her voice carrying an undeniable authority, "I only care whether you have the determination to defend your homeland."
You are here not to show who is stronger, but to protect everyone's safety. Understand?
Some in the group nodded, and others responded in hushed tones, but Bai Nishang was in no hurry to give a speech.
Discipline and order do not form overnight.
She stepped back, stood at the sidelines, placed a wooden stick on the ground, and calmly said, "Now, training begins."
You need to get through the obstacles I've set up.
Whoever finishes the fastest will become today's captain.
The patrolmen looked at each other, and many of them were already eager to try.
But seeing the stones, ropes, and even several overturned barrels scattered on the ground ahead, he couldn't help but frown.
Bai Nishang noticed their expressions, a hint of calm flashing in her eyes.
The duty of patrolling is not only to inspect, but also to be vigilant about emergencies at all times. These obstacles are just part of simulating emergencies.
"Ready—Go!" At her command, the training ground was instantly filled with the smell of sweat.
The first to rush out was a young man who was agile and quickly stepped over the stones.
But just as he fell to the ground with his ankles entangled in ropes, Bai Nishang walked to his side.
He said expressionlessly, "When you are on patrol, your enemies may appear from the shadows at any time. If you are careless, the consequences will be unimaginable."
She reached out and pulled him up, her eyes filled with encouragement, and said softly, "Don't be impatient, handle each situation calmly. Try again."
Her words, neither too harsh nor too mild, made the young man nod and return to training.
Seeing this, the others gradually slowed down and began to carefully follow Bai Nishang's instructions to overcome the obstacles.
She observed everyone's actions from the side, occasionally offering simple pointers.
After the training ended, Bai Nishang looked at the patrol soldiers in front of her, who were covered in sweat, without relaxing at all.
She said calmly, "Today is just basic training. In the future, you will also need to learn how to stay alert while patrolling at night."
How to quickly identify suspicious individuals in a market, and how to deploy defenses around a granary.
She paused, her gaze sharp as lightning, "More importantly, you must learn to trust each other. The patrol team is not one person's responsibility, but everyone's protective force."
Although the training was tough, under her clear command and tireless supervision, everyone gradually found a rhythm that belonged to the patrolmen.
Individual bravery alone is not enough to complete the mission; cooperation and tacit understanding are even more necessary.
A few nights later, Bai Nishang led several patrolmen on a night patrol.
This was part of the patrol system she designed, especially to deal with the frequent occurrence of bandits.
In the darkness, the patrolmen moved cautiously through the streets, afraid of making the slightest noise.
Bai Nishang walked at the front, stopping from time to time to listen to the sounds around her.
Her gaze was sharp and focused, as if it could pierce through the night and see every corner clearly.
As they approached a corner near the market, a faint sound suddenly came from there.
Bai Nishang immediately made a gesture, signaling everyone to stop.
She slowly approached the direction from which the sound came, gently lifted the covering, and saw a small, thin figure huddled in the corner.
It was a thief trying to pick the lock on a shopkeeper's door.
Bai Nishang gestured to the patrolmen beside her to circle around from behind, and then she quietly approached the thief.
She swiftly grabbed his wrist and pinned him to the ground, whereupon the patrolmen immediately rushed forward to subdue the thief.
"Do you think you can do whatever you want under the cover of night?" she asked coldly, her eyes filled with authority.
The thief was stunned for a moment, seemingly intimidated by her imposing manner, and dared not struggle.
The patrolmen looked on with admiration and awe.
Bai Nishang didn't preach too much to these patrolmen.
Only by letting them experience it firsthand can they truly feel the weight and glory of responsibility.
Nighttime training made them more cautious, and their actions became more coordinated.
After the night patrol, Bai Nishang led her team back to the market, where they happened to see several vendors busily setting up their stalls in front of the morning market.
She went over to them and reminded them to be careful, while also instructing the patrolmen to increase patrols in the market.
The vendors thanked her profusely, their eyes filled with trust.
Gradually, the market became orderly, and the granary was more securely guarded.
Bai Nishang continuously improved the patrol system during its implementation, gradually forming a tight patrol network.
At dawn, Bai Nishang led the patrolmen back to their post after finishing their patrol.
Looking at these well-trained and increasingly mature patrolmen, she felt a surge of unspoken emotion.
They were once just a group of naive young people, but now they have become her most trusted partners, and each of them has a resolute look in their eyes.
At a general assembly not long after, Bai Nishang officially announced the new patrol system: each person would take turns guarding the market and granary and report any abnormal situations at any time.
In the event of an emergency, each patrol team will assemble within half an hour to ensure a swift response.
Upon hearing this, the patrolmen clapped their hands in excitement, their hearts filled with fighting spirit and a sense of honor.
In the bustling market, Bai Nishang narrowed her eyes slightly, her gaze wandering among the crowd.
She wore a simple gray robe, deliberately trying to blend into the crowd.
People around were busy selecting goods, and the shouts of vendors were constant. The air was filled with the aroma of various spices mixed with the smoky smell of roasting meat, making it both lively and chaotic.
Her gaze, however, was as calm and keen as Agur's, observing as she tried to find something unusual in the noisy, bustling city life.
She walked slowly forward, her steps steady and light, not missing a single subtle movement.
Right next to a pottery stall, her gaze fell on a man dressed in black.
The man stood behind the stall, pretending to be intently admiring the goods while subtly glancing around.
Unlike the casualness of other customers, this person's gaze lingered for a seemingly deliberate and brief moment, as if he were trying to conceal something.
Bai Nishang keenly noticed that his fingers were tapping the hem of his clothes slightly, as if conveying some kind of signal.
She crept closer, casually picked up a piece of pottery, and asked insincerely, "How much is this?"
Just as the stall owner was about to respond, Bai Nishang caught a glimpse of the man in black moving to a corner, seemingly preparing to leave.
Just as he turned around, Bai Nishang caught a glimpse of light at his waist—it was the scabbard of a dagger, which would be hard to spot without careful observation.
Bai Nishang's heart tightened, and she immediately concluded that this person was no ordinary merchant or passerby.
She silently memorized the man's features, then turned and blended into the crowd, quietly following behind him.
During the pursuit, Bai Nishang maintained a perfect distance, neither appearing abrupt nor being noticed by the person.
As she followed him, she noticed that the man in black exchanged glances with several passersby in the market. Some of these people were pretending to buy vegetables, while others were selling tea, but she noticed the subtle hints they were exchanging.
Her heart sank slightly as she realized that these people were most likely a group, scattered throughout the market, secretly plotting something sinister.
To avoid alerting the enemy, Bai Nishang did not make any rash moves. Instead, she pretended to be an ordinary pedestrian and slowly walked towards the city's granary.
The granary of Hersha was located near the market, where several main passages intersected, making it a convergence point for people and facilitating both transportation and defense.
Now it seems that this place has become an ideal hiding place for those suspicious people.
She walked quickly to the vicinity of the granary and whispered to the guards, "Strengthen vigilance; there may be someone intending to cause trouble soon."
"Watch out for everyone entering or leaving the granary, especially those behaving suspiciously." The guards nodded immediately and silently took their positions.
In the days that followed, Bai Nishang personally guarded the area around the granary and patrolled with the guards.
She personally set up three lines of defense. The first line was hidden at the junction of the market and the granary, where several guards were arranged to disguise themselves as merchants and customers to observe the market in real time.
The second line of defense was located around the granary, where several agile soldiers were hidden at several secret observation points, constantly monitoring the four main entrances of the granary.
The third line of defense is inside the granary, where guards control every door to ensure that everyone entering undergoes a thorough check.
As darkness fell and the crowds in the market thinned out, Bai Nishang remained in the shadows of the granary, calmly observing the surrounding activity.
Just then, she noticed several blurry figures gradually approaching from a shadowy area not far away.
They moved stealthily, seemingly intending to approach one side of the granary.
She signaled to the guards around her to prepare for battle at any time.
As the group approached the granary, they suddenly split into several teams, each seemingly carrying out a different mission.
Some people stood guard on the perimeter, watching their surroundings warily, while others took out tools and tried to pry open the side door of the granary.
Bai Nishang gripped her sword tightly, held her breath slightly, and waited for the best opportunity.
Just as a man in black was about to successfully open the side door, Jin Yan coldly ordered, "Make your move!"
Several guards responded and surrounded the men in black.
Seeing that the situation was not good, the man in black immediately drew his knife and fought back, trying to break through the encirclement.
Bai Nishang stepped forward, swiftly drew her sword, each move sharp and decisive, calmly repelling two enemies who were trying to escape.
Her movements were decisive and precise, each strike carrying the force of thunder, giving her opponent no chance to escape.
The sounds of battle were exceptionally clear in the night, and several men in black were pinned to the ground, unable to move.