piratefiction Chapter 25 This woman has latched onto me
Chapter 25 This woman has latched onto me
Chapter 25 This woman has latched onto me (Please add to your favorites and subscribe)
Outside Zhenyue City.
Outside the Tang army camp.
More than a thousand warhorses galloped in, and Xue Lingfeng leaped off his horse and strode into the main tent.
The commander of the Tang army was General Qin Zhantian, the Flying Dragon. At this moment, he was staring at the sand table in front of him when he suddenly saw a figure appear. He looked up and said, "General Xue is back."
"Did they destroy the Xia army's supplies?"
He looked out of the tent but didn't see Yuan Tianxuan. He frowned slightly. "Didn't Elder Yuan come back with you?"
Xue Lingfeng bowed deeply and said, "Reporting to the General, Elder Yuan has perished at Xingxiu Mountain."
"Dead?"
Qin Zhantian looked on incredulously, filled with doubt, "How could he be dead? Elder Yuan is a Grandmaster!"
"General, the warrior guarding the grain supplies in Daxia is the head镖师 (bodyguard/escort) of Zhenyuan镖局 (escort agency). This young man has already reached the Grandmaster level. Elder Yuan couldn't even block one of his attacks."
Qin Zhantian gasped, "Then how did you escape back?"
"After Yuan Lao died, we launched an attack on the grain supplies, unleashing a volley of arrows, which he single-handedly blocked."
"He thought the army was doomed, but he didn't pursue them."
Xue Lingfeng told him everything that had happened at Xingxiu Mountain, without daring to hide anything.
Qin Zhantian frowned and fell silent. Originally, the Xia army's food and supplies in Zhenyue City would not last long. At most, they would run out of ammunition and food in a month, at which point Zhenyue City would fall without a fight.
With the supplies still intact, once they enter the city, Li Wuji will be even more formidable, leading to another protracted war.
This great battle lasted for a year, and if it continued, the court's dissatisfaction would only grow.
He tried to steal a chicken but lost the rice instead; he lost both his wife and his army.
He failed to destroy the Great Xia's grain supplies and lost Elder Yuan. A Grandmaster was of paramount importance to him.
"A镖师 (bodyguard/escort) from Zhenyuan镖局 (Zhenyuan Escort Agency) has actually become a powerful Grandmaster. Immediately send our people to investigate and find out the relationship between this镖师 and Daxia (Great Xia). Is he just here to escort supplies, or is he going to interfere in the war in the Eastern Territory?"
With an additional Grandmaster as an opponent, it would be even more difficult to conquer Zhenyue City.
Just then.
A soldier appeared outside the main tent and reported, "General, someone from Yuntian Pavilion has come to request an audience."
Qin Zhantian frowned slightly. What was Yuntian Pavilion's intention in sending people here at this time?
Yuntian Pavilion is one of the four major powers in the Tang Dynasty. Its leader, Dugu Feng, is a Grandmaster-level expert and has always been a leading figure in martial arts in the Tang Dynasty. Yuntian Pavilion disciples are all over the Tang Dynasty.
Yuntian Pavilion holds a place among the six pavilions of the world.
The members of the Dugu family in the imperial court also held high positions.
Now that Yuntian Pavilion has sent people here, even Qin Zhantian dares not be negligent.
He quickly got up and walked out of the tent. Several figures came into view in the wilderness not far away, and Qin Zhantian was familiar with the one in the lead.
Dugu Shang, the second most important figure in Yuntian Pavilion.
His strength is second only to the Pavilion Master, Dugu Feng, and the people around him are also well-known masters of the Cloud Sky Pavilion.
"Mr. Dugu has come from afar; I have failed to greet you properly."
"General Qin, you're too kind!" Dugu Shang said gently, giving off a warm feeling. "Knowing that General Qin has encountered some trouble, we've come to help you resolve it."
Qin Zhantian paused for a moment, then quickly gestured for everyone to enter the main tent. After they were all seated, he slowly began to speak.
I wonder what kind of trouble Mr. Dugu is referring to.
Dugu Shangwen said gently, "General Qin, let's not beat around the bush. You sent people to destroy the grain supplies. Yuan Tianxuan died at Xingxiu Mountain. When the Great Xia's grain supplies enter the city, your situation will be very difficult."
"Li Wuji himself is a Grandmaster, and he also has a Grandmaster-level expert by his side. You've lost Yuan Tianxuan, so don't you know how much chance you have of winning against the Great Xia's Mountain King?"
Qin Zhantian remained silent, knowing that what Dugu Shang said was true, and this was also a headache for him.
"General Qin, what do you say about helping you capture Zhenyue City?"
Qin Zhantian knew that there was no such thing as a free lunch, and Yuntian Pavilion would not help him for no reason. "Mr. Dugu, you must have something to ask for, so please speak freely."
"It's very simple!"
"Once the Great Xia's grain supplies enter the city, the disciples of Yuntian Pavilion will destroy the grain supplies and help you attack the city. General Qin's task is to help us take down Zhenyuan Escort Agency and the escort Chu Sheng."
Qin Zhantian became increasingly puzzled. Yuntian Pavilion would not easily take action against Chu Sheng. There must be something he did not know. A mere镖师 (bodyguard) from Daxia would not warrant such a large-scale attack from Yuntian Pavilion.
Unfortunately, he remained in the military camp and was unaware that Chu Sheng possessed two treasures.
Yuntian Pavilion wants to deal with Chu Sheng, and he wants to attack Zhenyue City; everyone gets what they want.
There was no reason to refuse Dugu Shang's suggestion.
The strength of Yuntian Pavilion is unfathomable; with their help, entering Zhenyue City will be a piece of cake.
"Alright, I agree to Mr. Dugu's request."
Dugu Shang looked at the woman in green behind him and said, "Qingluan, have our men keep a close eye on Chu Sheng. Once he enters the city, have the people inside take action."
Qin Zhantian looked completely bewildered. "Mr. Dugu, are there disciples of your Yuntian Pavilion in Zhenyue City as well?"
Dugu Shang said, "Rumors throughout the martial world say that Yuntian Pavilion disciples are everywhere. Do you think that's just bragging?"
Qin Zhantian: "?" He cast an admiring glance at Dugu Shang, "I will fully cooperate with you in the upcoming battle, sir."
On the wilderness.
The supply convoy was getting closer and closer to Zhenyue City, and during this time the journey was smooth and without any setbacks.
Huo Zhan, Li Anlan, and Ling Shuo attributed their success to Chu Sheng.
They were all thrilled to have traveled safely, but Chu Sheng knew very well that this was just the calm before the storm.
The real crisis was already approaching silently, because starting from Xingxiu Mountain, more and more people were secretly monitoring them.
From just a handful of people at the beginning, there are now no fewer than fifty.
These people were like venomous snakes in the dark, watching their every move, and their delay in making a move was simply waiting for the best opportunity.
Chu Sheng also had a good attitude.
When you're out in the world, you're bound to get hurt.
To be a qualified bodyguard, one must have the courage to face death if one wants to make a living in this field.
In the world of martial arts, death is inevitable, but it's always someone else who dies.
His only thought now is to deliver the supplies as soon as possible. Once the divine reward arrives, he will immediately go solo and head to the Martial Emperor City and the Human Academy.
Traveling alone is not only faster, but also less stressful.
When a person is free from burdens, they can do whatever they want.
Li Anlan rode up to Chu Sheng's side and saw him resting with his eyes closed. "Master Chu, after we arrive at Zhenyue City, where will you go after we leave the provisions?"
"Can you take me with you on your adventures in the martial world?"
Chu Sheng: "?"
He glanced sideways at Li Anlan. "I'm a man of action, do you think I'm here for leisure?"
"You should return to the capital with General Huo."
Li Anlan frowned slightly. "No, I want to follow you."
"If you refuse, I'll ask you to escort me back to the capital."
"I'll give you silver; you can't refuse, or I'll announce to the world that Zhenyuan Escort Agency refuses to transport goods."
Chu Sheng looked utterly dejected; this woman had latched onto him.