The thin man nodded repeatedly, "I understand, Supervisor."
The Deserted Mountain is so great, he must be out of his mind to cause trouble.
Pei Shu’er led the thin man away, while Niu Hao glared hatefully at Pei Shu’er.
The thin man’s gaze was fixed on the ground, instinctively fearing the girl.
Even though she seemed so gentle.
Pei Shu’er asked, "What skills do you have? Speak frankly."
"I can pick locks, I can also steal, and moreover, I can poison silently, though these require regular practice."
Pei Shu’er laughed, "Alright, from now on, come to me every day during breaks and teach me. For now, teach me some skills."
The thin man was startled and looked up at Pei Shu’er.
Did he hear wrong? Such a gentle and intelligent woman wanting to learn skills of theft?
Tian Wang uncertainly asked again.
"Does the Supervisor truly want to learn?"
Pei Shu’er smiled and nodded, "Truly."
Actually, these skills are very useful. For instance, lockpicking can be crucial in dangerous situations. Even if avoiding danger, unlocking a room to hide temporarily is viable.
As for poisoning, it can certainly be used against enemies.
More importantly, multiple skills never weigh one down. The more she learns, the less danger she faces in the future.
But as soon as she spoke, those around her grew more perplexed. Did she mean to resort to thievery?
Yet everyone thought it didn’t align; Pei Shu’er wouldn’t be like that.
Tian Wang didn’t dare to say much and immediately began teaching.
He started by teaching Pei Shu’er how to pick locks. He somehow produced a wire and poked the lock, which opened.
These ancient locks were less challenging than modern ones, but Pei Shu’er learned some subtle techniques from him.
She operated while looking at the thin man.
The thin man nodded and further explained to Pei Shu’er.
With a click, the lock opened.
Pei Shu’er gave him half a biscuit as tuition.
The thin man’s eyes glowed, swallowing his saliva, bowing in gratitude repeatedly.
The thin man immediately ate the biscuit, his eyes sparkling.
The biscuit was exceptionally delicious. Who knows what ingredients were used, soft and tasty.
Unlike the hard, cold ones he had eaten before.
Next break, the thin man taught Pei Shu’er to open another slightly more complicated lock.
Tian Wang laughed, "To open this lock, your hands must be very agile, or it’s very hard to open."
"I practiced for half a month before mastering the technique; the hands must be steady and precise."
"No rush, take your time,"
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a faint ’click’ sound.
Pei Shu’er had already unlocked it.
Tian Wang was taken aback, his astonishment visible; how could it be?
How could someone learn so quickly? The best thief among them took five days to learn. ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ N0velFire.ɴet
And the Supervisor, less than a stick of incense, had already unlocked it?
This... this is too unbelievable.
He rubbed his eyes and sighed, then rejoiced seeing the opened lock.
It seems he’s following a very clever person.
Actually, hand exercises were just basic practice for the Pei family’s medical lineage.
Regarding agile hands, surely no one could beat her.
Her family trained them in hand dexterity from an early age: steady, precise, and though less so, quickness too.
However, there was some involvement in that aspect.
Besides, she was the outstanding inheritor, groomed from a young age.
Tian Wang laughed, "The Supervisor is quite amazing"
Pei Shu’er smiled without speaking until Tian Wang left, then Liu Xu came over curiously asking Pei Shu’er.
"Why learn lock-picking, Shu’er? It’s a skill thieves use."
Tian Wang’s smile became a bit stiff. Pei Shu’er smiled and spoke.
"Mother, skills themselves aren’t incorrect, but it depends on their use. If someone is locked up, I could use this skill to rescue them, proving I’m not a thief."
Tian Wang’s expression improved, and so did Liu Xu’s and others around.
They were limiting themselves; Shu’er’s point wasn’t without merit.
Pei Shu’er smiled gently, looking at Tian Wang.
"Remember, staying near me, never initiate harm upon others; but if others provoke you, you don’t need to tolerate it."
Tian Wang was again startled, then nodded.
Today passed, the city wall inspection was done, all construction work on it concluded.
The soldiers were extremely joyous.
Some experienced veterans gazed proudly at the wall while chatting with new recruits.
"I’ve been at the Southern Border, also at West Ridge, though I’ve traveled many cities, none have walls . Built with bluestone and slabs, so majestic."
Others praised repeatedly, "Indeed, why did the Dazi attack while we built the wall?"
"It’s because once the wall is finished, their strength won’t suffice, no matter how robust!"
General Zhao walked on the wall; each step brought tranquility and assurance.
He finally stood atop, gazing at the Dazi across the river.
Dazi aren’t accustomed to building walls, they’re purely a nomadic tribe living in tents now.
It’s unlike the Gulan Military Camp where tents and mud houses coexist.
Their formidable individual strength instilled fear.
Before, he felt no match against Dazi, but now he had immense confidence.
Confronting might not suffice, but if defending the city without battle, Dazi are helpless.
Ultimately, Dazi’s assaults are ineffective against them.
Thinking of this, General Zhao’s smile deepened; this was the border life he imagined.
This is truly soaring with pride and ambition.
Years of unfulfilled aspirations seemed to dissipate.
Finally, he laughed heartily, and commanders around him, eyes reddened, laughed too.
"With this wall, we can fend off Dazi for five years!"
Upon General Zhao saying this, everyone nodded in agreement.
General Zhao nodded to Pei Shu’er, "Very good, Mrs. Pei, this wall can be deemed Dayan’s most grandiose structure."
Actually, Gulan Military Camp sits between two mountains, with a vast gap over 5 kilometers.
But Pei Shu’er built the wall, tightly guarding the road leading to Dayan.
Pei Shu’er’s wall even extended to the neighboring mountains.
If those Dazi climbed the mountains, it would be a dead-end.
On the summits, soldiers awaited to block them, and merely dropping stones...
Dazi would surely perish.
General Zhao’s excited face flushed.
He patted Pei Shu’er’s shoulder heavily, like valuing a subordinate.
"Well done, well done!"