Good News and Bad News

After eating and drinking, the burly General Longwei lazily lay down on the bed and fell into a deep sleep.

This sleep was like falling into an endless dreamland, and he woke up slowly until dusk, when the sky was dyed like a gorgeous painting by the sunset glow.

When he got up, he seemed to have gotten rid of yesterday's fatigue, and he became energetic and radiant.

At this time, Uncle Wu had already quietly set the table for the meal in the living room. Compared to the first meal, the dishes on the table this time were dazzling and extremely rich.

In the middle, a roasted suckling pig with golden color and tempting oily skin is particularly eye-catching. The aroma is overflowing and goes straight into the nose, making people's appetite aroused.

General Long Wei has always been free and easy in his behavior, without any hesitation. Seeing such delicious food, he did not hesitate to walk forward, took a seat first, picked up the cutlery and began to eat and drink voraciously, without any intention of waiting for Liu Jun to return after going out to inquire about the news.

After a while, half of the suckling pig on the plate was gone. He ate until his mouth was full of oil and he burped heartily from time to time.

Just at this moment, the tightly closed door slowly opened with a creaky sound, and Liu Jun came back exhausted with several of his subordinates.

Seeing General Long Wei eating alone with his mouth full of oil, Liu Jun was not angry. He sat down next to him and started eating and drinking with him.

Several subordinates could only watch helplessly, not daring to overstep the line.

"How was it? Did you gain anything from your walk around outside?" General Long Wei had almost finished eating, so he stopped what he was doing, burped loudly, picked up a towel beside him, casually wiped the greasy corners of his mouth, and asked.

"One good news and one bad news, which one do you want to hear first, General?" Liu Jun deliberately kept the question in suspense.

"Bad news." General Longwei said.

"The bad news is that the West Lucozia army is conducting a comprehensive search for your whereabouts, from cities to villages. It's a carpet search. If nothing goes wrong, they'll be able to find you within two days." Liu Jun said.

"So you mean, we only have two days?" General Long Wei narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Not only that, the West Lucozia army also blocked various ports and docks, including some smuggling routes, which were all controlled by the West Lucozia army."

"Hmm?" General Long Wei frowned, "So, we can't escape from West Lucozia?"

“It’s a bit difficult, but there is still a glimmer of hope.”

Liu Jun continued, "I've asked someone to investigate. Of the 10 smuggling routes we planned, four have been exposed. There are signs of West Lucozia troops' activities around them, so we shouldn't risk going forward. Fortunately, there is one last hidden route that has not been exposed, and we can use it to escape. This is what I call good news."

"What are we waiting for? Let's take action quickly!" General Long Wei was a little anxious.

Three of the four routes have been blocked. If they don't act soon, the last route will not be spared.

At that time, it would undoubtedly be extremely difficult for them to escape from West Lucozia again.

"General, please be patient and let me finish what I am saying."

Liu Jun paused for a moment and continued, "Although it is good news that there is still a way to escape, we cannot rule out the possibility that this is a trap set by Thorian Rhys. He deliberately left a hole to lure us out, and then catch us all at the critical moment!"

"A trap?" General Long Wei touched his chin and said with disdain: "Thorian is just a child, even if he is a little smart, he can never do this. I think you are worrying too much."

"General, this concerns our lives, we must be on guard!" Liu Jun said in a serious tone.

Hearing this, General Long Wei nodded thoughtfully.

It is better to be cautious and sail with caution. The more critical the moment, the more they need to think calmly. Being impatient can easily lead to failure. This is the truth he learned from many military campaigns and battles.

"Since you are worried about these, why not send someone to try first to see if there is any problem?" General Long Wei urged him.

"I have arranged two strangers to conduct a thorough investigation, but it will take some time. For safety reasons, I have to ask the general to wait a little longer." Liu Jun said.

"Now that you have made all the arrangements, I won't say much. But there is one thing I must remind you of. Don't procrastinate. If we miss the opportunity and let the West Lucozia army block the last smuggling route, we will be trapped here!" General Long Wei's tone became stern.

It's right to be cautious, but extraordinary times like these call for extraordinary measures.

Once they miss the best time to escape, it will be too late to regret.

"General, please take a rest for a while. I will give you an answer tonight." Liu Jun nodded slightly.

"That's better." General Long Wei said, and started eating and drinking again.

He had already prepared for the worst. Even if something unexpected happened tonight, he could rely on his advanced skills to fight his way out.

As for people like Liu Jun, they can be scapegoats when necessary. - Ton