Treading the Heavens Without a Trace.

Summary

In the past six months, the Western Garden Army expanded to 150,000 troops, yet no major battles occurred, leading to minimal wear on weapons. Yao Qitai discovered that two-thirds of the 1,000 tempered gold spears and scale armor were missing, allegedly taken by Chen Hai. Tensions rose as Yao Qitai confronted Chen Hai about the missing armaments, questioning his authority and intentions. Chen Hai defended his actions, claiming he was ensuring quality control over the weapons. He broke a tempered gold halberd to illustrate his point, challenging Yao Qitai's oversight. The situation escalated as Yao Xuan expressed his resentment towards Chen Hai, who seemed to be gaining power and influence, potentially threatening the Yao family's position. Amidst the accusations and confrontations, the atmosphere remained charged with suspicion and ambition within the ranks of the Western Garden Army.

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