What is this look? Why are they facing me?
"General!" Chen An called out seeing that Si Ning was staring at them dumbfounded.
"I can’t see any cameras, are we resuming? Where are the makeup crew?" Si Ning raised his brows. "Is this practice for which scene?" It was confusing and the terms Chen An was using were confusing him too.
"General I mean Xilie troops are coming." Chen An frowned. "We have to end this war at once. Since we have crippled most of their forces and General Shen Yu seems to bear a grudge against you for cutting down his son.""Force? Cutting?" Si Ning raised a brow.
"It is a good opportunity to get back at you General, you know how hot-headed General Shen Yu is." Chen An took a deep breath. "We need a plan to end it all at once and go back to our Nation victorious." He explained.
"Nation? Are you okay Chen An?" Si Ning had to ask. Chen An was behaving crazy and he looked so serious it was starting to creep him out. "As you can see I am fine, you can go back to President Liu." He had to send this unreasonable Chen An away."President Liu?" Chen An pulled up a scowl as the foot soldier who reported saluted them before leaving when Chen An nodded to him. "General get a grip, the army is coming. What do we do? Should we further retreat?"
Finally, Si Ning had heard enough of Chen An. If Chen An would not find him the Director, he would find him himself and demand the details of the show.
With this thought, Si Ning proceed to walk around the camp but all he sees were men running around, they stopped and saluted him before going on their way. He proceeded to the second tent in the camp which was far from his tent, it was only two tents on set. It looked big and Si Ning figured it would contain the filming instruments and perhaps the main lead Shao Lang would be there along with the Director and the filming crew. He hates Shao Lang with his lousy fake smile and act that wins most Directors hearts.
He heard some growling and some shouting till he reached the tent, parting the mesh to almost faint when the strong stench of blood assaulted his nose and saw people lying wounded on the floor. Some even had their arms gone and the man growling arm was cut off while a woman dressed in bloody robes was bandaging it up.
This wasn’t a 3D effect, it looked so real that Si Ning froze in his step and the wounded man bit his lips hard and even tried to sit up to salute him the moment he saw but Si Ning but Si Ning bolted and ran to his tent.
"General." Chen An called out.
"That is not 3D, right? That... his hand.. no arm.. legs oh...." Si Ning raised his hands to see his callused hands.
What was happening? Long hair, War...?
"3D? What is 3D General?" Chen An asked looking curious. "Oh you saw Ah Dai, he apologized for not being helpful but General he was able to hold up so the medics can treat our men first."
It couldn’t be. Si Ning had seen netizens talking about reincarnation and rebirth novels. He knew about it since Si Nan loved reading those sorts of books but this doesn’t make sense.
"I am a General of which state?" Si Ning asked bitterly as he parted the mesh of his tent, slightly afraid to step in.
Si Ning's eyes darted around. A hard bed, a table, a chair, a series of spears, a sword in its sheath, shiny silver and blue armor on the chair. Things he had missed when he woke up since he didn’t inspect his surroundings, he was more concerned about his hands and feet."You are General Si Ning of Great Xiu Nation...." Chen An paused. "General is your memory damaged?" He proceeded cautiously.
"Xiu Nation!" Si Ning yelled. "Like Xiu country or state?"
"Xiu country, we have many states under us." Chen An replied calmly.
"This cannot be happening! I refuse to believe it! Where is Song Feng!!!....." Si Ning yelled till the back of his throat vibrated.
Chen An had collaborated with the rest to pull a prank on him and he would find the hidden cameras for this prank show and if it was Song Feng, He would not hesitate to beat him up, scriptwriter or not.
Maybe Elite Entertainment would cancel his contract but he could always go and attach himself to Qiu Bai laps and then rise again. Never to gamble, fight and to live an honest life, become famous, and become the number one most sort after man in the country.
"Song Feng!!!" He yelled as he walked around the camp. The soldiers saluted him but he ignored them checking some armors on the ground. The quality was quite good and heavy. This shouldn’t be discarded on the floor. It cost a fortune to rent them.
"General, Song Feng is the Prime Minister's son, why are you looking for him?" Chen An asked hot on Si Ning's heels as he collected the armor from him.
"Where is he?" Si Ning stated inspecting Chen An armor for any hidden cameras.
"He is near Bao, Scholar Song Feng is a scholar and studying the act of traditional medicine." Chen An explained. "He is not stationed at this camp but part of General Shao Lang's army since he would be attending to the wounded."
"Shao Lang, the main lead." Si Ning knew he was on his own and he would do his best to find out his situation of this prank reality show.
After acting like a mad man all over the camp checking the nearby trees for the cameras, the filming crew and seeing there were no hidden cameras and the foot soldiers were all lined up waiting for his command which means the cameras were well hidden and he would not lose to Shao Lang.
What sort of tragedy is this.
Si Ning knew how to dance, sing and act but why would he go to war. This was all a dream and him pinching himself doesn’t seem to wake him up which means he would have to play along for now at least for him to look cool on the show, the way he had been acting wasn’t good for his image.
"Chen An to the tent." Si Ning commanded walking towards the tent he had used one heavy sword to vandalized yelling for the hidden camera not even caring to play along.
Chen An spread the map on the table and two other Commanders joined them. They wore silver armor and helmets.
"General." They both saluted Si Ning.
"This is Han pass and the enemy is moving from this point and here....." Chen An pointed at the map. "But General are you alright?"
This was the time for Si Ning to apply his BattleXmode experience as he nodded listening attentively to Chen An, staring at the map with intense concentration.
Maybe this was Liu Zhicheng helping him in this reality show and maybe he would win a lot of money after winning or a grand prize. Since Shao Lang was at another camp. A male lead would also be stationed at his camp and since the focus was on him. It means he was the male lead.
After his conclusion, Si Ning wanted to laugh out loud like a mad man but he had to follow the invisible script to win this outrageous competition.
"Yes... how high is this... this.." Si Ning pointed to what seemed like a hill since it doesn’t have a label on it and with the shape, he could never guess wrong since topping BattleXmode was no joke but yet he was quite intrigued by the map which was made from fine clothing material. The woven pattern was amazing and looks authentic. "It’s sloppy and almost smooth, up to forty feet." Chen An pointed out."The passage is narrow which means at least ten horses can pass through at once, to meet them will prove difficult, we will lose many men but this hill.. hmmm this should be good for an ambush." Si Ning's lips curled up at his cleverness. He mentally gave himself an award as he nodded. "Su Heng?" Chen An called as he turned to the man next to him who seemed to be in deep thought and Si Ning could tell this Su Heng was the strategist. "But General, no trees to cover us and we would be spotted at daylight since they will probably arrive at the pass befo
"You, what happened to your face?" Si Ning asked slowly as he felt his mental stability crumbling. "It was a raid, seven years ago." The soldier replied firmly as he sheathed his bloody sword without wiping the blood off. His face was impassive like he wasn’t the one who just severed a man’s head. This was real. The head-on the floor was real, the thick stench of blood was real and this was no makeup or trick. Si Ning knew he would be nothing but a fool to deny it. He had truly transmigrated to another time and no amount of trick could cover up a severed head and he doesn’t need to touch the head to know it was real. "Set the plan into motion, take the men. Tell me when you are ready." Si Ning's eyes didn’t leave the head once as the scarred face soldier grabbed the head and carried it like it was just a thing while the other carried the body. Si Ning retreated to his tent. His legs shaking and he was even surprised his voi
Si Ning and Chen An were riding on horses. The foot soldiers running behind them and were able to keep up till they reached the pass. It was just as Chen An described. To avoid collision only ten horses would be able to pass through at a time.Some foot soldiers starting working fast setting up the wooden spiky barriers and it was astonishing how fast and well they work.The atmosphere was stiff and anyone could tell a big showdown was about to happen. Looking towards the sun, Si Ning could tell it was almost dusk and Shen Yu’s army would arrive soon.Si Ning took a deep breath watching for any movement at the top of the hill and it didn’t take long for him to see the half of his troops with the leaves running at the top of the hills, on each side. Su Heng leading the right side while Ji Ran leads the left side. They started setting out by lying flat on top of the hill using the leaves as a shield and Si Ning couldn’t even spot the arrows pointed at the pass. So
Si Ning spotted the man that yelled at the top of his voice, with a deep commanding voice and no one had to tell Si Ning it was General Shen Yu who was out for his head. With his shiny silver armor drawing out his sword swiftly and pointing it towards his direction, his beards straight and white.At times like this Si Ning knew he was supposed to reply just like how he had seen the Generals do in most dramas but he was not ready to let his voice turn hoarse by yelling since their distance was quite far. Keeping quiet would agitate Shen Yu and make him reckless which would be a good sign for Chen An to quickly take him out."Si Ning..... You die today!!!" Shen Yu yelled.Si Ning wondered if the man had a few screws loose since he acted like Si Ning didn’t hear him at first so he had to repeat his statement."I say! Si Ning... you die today!!!" Shen Yu pointed at him.Si Ning resisted the urge to roll his eyes and he could almost imagine a tint of a
Their swords clashed and Si Ning could tell Shen Yu was a skilled warrior. He watched as Shen Yu got the upper hand and move to strike at Chen An’s shoulder but Chen An was quick to somersault backward. Jumping down from his horse and slashed the hind leg of Shen Yu’s horse which made the horse to lose balance and Shen Yu rolled to the ground. Before Chen An could jump and slash Shen Yu to prevent him from standing up to regain his balance, Shen Yu met his sword before he could inflict any damage. For how heavy their swords clashed Si Ning could tell it was a battle of power and stability. This wasn’t something he could handle. He doubts he had the power to even meet Shen Yu’s sword without him losing his balance. "Si Ning!!! Fight me!!!!" Shen Yu yelled as he overpowered Chen An, his sword pushing at Chen An’s sword giving him space to extend his leg, and kicked Chen An on the stomach. Hell no. "Hell no." Si Ning had to voice his thought out as he wa
Si Ning was glad they were done with the tying when Shen Yu woke up to glare at him. "You know the way you call me, people might think we are long lost, lovers." He couldn’t help but comment as he stood above Shen Yu. Staring down at him, Si Ning could see the man was quite old, at least in his fifties and because his son died he made a terrible choice by leading his army blindly. Si Ning concluded that Shen Yu must have loved his son dearly. "Si Ning!!!" Shen Yu said between gritted teeth. This was another era. He was a General and would act as a General. "When did the occurrence of his son losing his life again?" Si Ning asked nonchalantly. "Si Ning!!!!" Shen Yu growled, his eyes glaring daggers at Si Ning's nonchalant attitude. "The last time we fought along the river five days ago." Chen An replied as Ji Ran started bandaging his bleeding arm. Five days ago... Does that mean he transmigrated to t
"What is this!!!" Si Ning yelled staring daggers at the water they didn’t change. Did they think filtering the water won’t make him notice? It’s been three days and he’d been trying not to complain about the little water they would bring for him to take a bath every morning but filtering the water he used previously was nothing but inhumane and as the General, he would not tolerate it. The least he could do in this world that refused to fade was to enjoy it. Soaking in a half-filled tub was getting on his nerves and he always choked down his complaint but seeing the filtered water was the height of his endurance. Chen An rushed in to see Si Ning beside the bathtub staring at it like it was an abomination. "General, what’s wrong?" Si Ning took a deep breath trying to calm his nerves before he jumps on Chen An to chew his head off. "This water is what is wrong, why isn’t it changed. This is the water I used to take my bath yesterday." He complained turn
Looking at the tea set brought by Ah Dai made Si Ning smiled. It was the first clean fine white ceramic tea set he would lay his eyes on in this world and to make things better Ah Dai set up a plate of snacks. "Young master I hope you like it, Ah Dai made it personally." Ah Dai poured him a cup of tea acting like he didn’t just lost his arm. "These herbs when added to the water to bath, will help soothing Young Master’s body." He said bringing out a small pouch to show Si Ning. The floral scent of the tea made Si Ning quickly took a sip and the bittersweet taste left on his tongue made him nodded in approver. Ah Dai proceeded to clean out his bathtub, this time Si Ning didn’t stop him. Instead, he decided neither to question Ah Dai’s miraculous change from a determined man eager to lay his life down for him to a polite docile servant. Si Ning closed the classic book he had been reading to take his mind off being annoyed by the absence of the internet and his