Chapter 348: Establishing Authority (1/2)

Pei Rumo thought that his question would stump Bai Luochu, but he received an unexpected reply. She pointed to a spot on the map and said, “Here.”

Pei Rumo and Lu Wenshu turned to look at the location but they couldn’t notice the peculiarity. They assumed that Bai Luochu had already made earlier arrangements and simply asked, “It seems like Divine Physician Bai has already made some arrangements?”

Bai Luochu laughed and shook her head helplessly, “How can I possess such magical powers? I observed the map and came to a conclusion that this should be the most thriving area in the entire Desolate Region.”

In response, Pei Rumo and Lu Wenshu immediately observed the location that Bai Luochu pointed out on the map.

With rivers and forests, if there was anywhere they could stop for a resupply, that would be their best bet.

Pei Rumo glanced at Bai Luochu and lamented, “Like father like daughter. If you were born a man, your father’s legacy would remain eternal.”

Bai Luochu laughed in response without saying anything else. In Pei Rumo’s opinion, she was merely being modest.

But Lu Wenshu was sneering in his heart. It seems like Pei Rumo doesn’t understand Luo Chu as well as I imagine. In her previous life, Bai Luochu was proficient at the Book of Changes and had a rather good understanding of military formations. In fact, she wouldn’t be weaker than reputable generals when comparing knowledge on warfare. The former general has nothing to do with this. She gained all her knowledge from her extensive reading in the temple’s library.

“You should let the soldiers know of our plan. We will head out towards the east of the Desolate Region first thing tomorrow morning.” Pei Rumo said to Bai Luochu.

Bai Luochu was startled at first but quickly understood Pei Rumo’s intention... he was trying to help her establish her authority in the army. Bai Luochu originally wanted to refuse, but Lu Wenshu stepped in to persuade her.

“Divine Physician Bai was the person who suggested this. The two of us can’t possibly seize your credit.”

“No rush. We merely decided on a place to go. We didn’t discuss the number of people we should send.”

“You’re saying that we shouldn’t move the entire army?” Pei Rumo asked.

Bai Luochu didn’t give a direct answer. Instead, she replied with a question of her own. “Does Your First Highness remember the scene when we first stepped into the Desolate Region?”

Pei Rumo muttered for a moment before racking his brains. “Severed limbs, some bones, some remnant body parts, and the stench of blood.”