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The boys climbed onto the beds. In the cold wind, they had no choice but to accept the hard, dirty communal platforms and the thin, damp, musty quilts. They all hoped to get a good night's rest to recover from the exhausting journey and prepare for the final test the next day, which would mark a new chapter in their lives. Xu Yu lay down right next to Qin Haoxuan, her lips already turning purple from the cold under the thin quilt. It wasn't just Xu Yu; all the other new disciples, including the physically…-
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At dawn the next day, Datian Town, which should have been asleep, was buzzing with activity. Every family with a 16-year-old eligible for selection had hung up lanterns and decorations. They slaughtered pigs and sheep to offer sacrifices to the heavens and their ancestors. Many parents had spent the entire night kneeling before their family altars, praying that their child would be chosen by the immortals and soar to new heights. Qin Haoxuan bid farewell to his parents, who had been kneeling all night.…
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It was the ninth month, and a faint chill of autumn was in the air. At dawn, as night gave way to day, Datian Town lay sleeping in a thick fog. Save for a few diligent hunters heading up the mountain and the occasional crowing of a rooster or the barking of a dog, nothing disturbed the town's slumber; the sounds were quickly swallowed by the silence. Living by the mountain, the people of Datian Town relied on it for their survival. Although the town’s name carried the beautiful wish for fertile fields,…
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Chen's Pharmacy was known to everyone in Datian Town. Whether it was injuries or poisoning from hunting, Old Man Chen always had a remedy that could cure it, earning him an esteemed reputation in the town. The unassuming little shop on North Street had a large sign with the character for "Medicine" hanging high above it. Inside, Old Chen's apprentices were busy cutting and preparing herbs, and the distinct fragrance of medicinal plants filled the air nearby. Although business was brisk, Old Chen, having…
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Advanced chapter at my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/caleredhair In the cold sky, several fighter planes were engaged in a brutal dogfight. The roar of their engines let out a heart-wrenching howl in the a In the cold sky, several fighter planes were engaged in a brutal dogfight. The roar of their engines let out a heart-wrenching howl in the air. This high-level fighter combat was of a higher caliber and far more intense than the Me-109C duels of the Battle of Shanghai. This was because it was a…-
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Advanced chapter at my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/caleredhair At the headquarters of the 3rd SS Panzer Division, Faehlich was listening to his 1st Panzer Regiment commander's report on the combat situat At the headquarters of the 3rd SS Panzer Division, Faehlich was listening to his 1st Panzer Regiment commander's report on the combat situation near Laon. Due to Guderian's rapid advance, Laon had fallen into the hands of the 3rd SS Panzer Division a few hours earlier. Using this city as a base,…
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Advanced chapter at my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/caleredhair "Sounds very interesting," Rein said with a nod. He then glanced at the imposing-looking new tank and said with a smile to Colonel Demond, " "Sounds very interesting," Rein said with a nod. He then glanced at the imposing-looking new tank and said with a smile to Colonel Demond, "Has the gunsight been calibrated? My gunner is very picky about this." "Rest assured! At over 1,000 meters, if you're really skilled, you can even hit a…
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Advanced chapter at my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/caleredhair In the chaotic frontline barracks, German soldiers were setting up their temporary camp. A simple warning fence had been erected around the In the chaotic frontline barracks, German soldiers were setting up their temporary camp. A simple warning fence had been erected around the perimeter, and most of the men were pitching tents and digging latrines. The scene was a hive of activity, but it was still relatively orderly. Not far away,…
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Advanced chapter at my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/caleredhair In a dim room, a man in the uniform of a German SS officer sat in front of three men, his gaze somewhat cold as he stared at them. Judging f In a dim room, a man in the uniform of a German SS officer sat in front of three men, his gaze somewhat cold as he stared at them. Judging from his epaulets, his rank was not low. "Can you really take him out?" the officer asked, looking at the leader of the British intelligence agents, Ghost. "I…
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Advanced chapter at my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/caleredhair In the morning, after seeing the new German helicopters put into use and convincing Mercedes to have their child, Akado was quite pleased wi In the morning, after seeing the new German helicopters put into use and convincing Mercedes to have their child, Akado was quite pleased with himself for a while. His efforts were all slowly bearing fruit, and the feeling of seeing a return on his investment made him a little ecstatic. But a…
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