Vol 9 Chapter 164 (1/2)

Chapter 164

WRITTEN BY XAPHHAUGUST 4, 2017

VOLUME 9 CHAPTER 164: DON’T TELL ME THIS IS THE SIEGE OF XINYE (13)

Li Dian POV

Not only were the troops not streaming out, they were actually headed further into the city. And when I took a closer look, I saw that they were troops that were originally from the city tower. This is–

*Ping* *Ping* *Ping*!!

“Wu!!”

All of us began to panic at the sudden loud and sharp noises.

“What was that?! Where did it come from?!” Cao Ren yelled out from behind.

Was it all a trick! I looked about but did not see any troops coming around to surround us. When I turned back to look at the city, I saw thick columns of black smoke rising into the skies from the city.

This is! Could it be that the battle inside has commenced?!

“Yaa!!”

“Un?!” Zhao Yun ignored what was happening and flew at me as she stabbed, forcing me to raise my spear to block her attack.

*Ding*!

As her spear landed on mine, she used the force of her body weight and her spearhead began to slowly inch towards my chest.

Wu! I tried to pull the reins to make my horse retreat but it could never react in time so I reflexively arched my back.

Will my armour hold!

*Shua*!

The sound of air being cut filled my ears as the spear pierced through empty s.p.a.ce and slid down harmlessly by the side of my horse. When I checked my body, I found that I was unharmed. Only my hat was swept off by its string.

I looked to the side and saw Lu Xiang with a bow in her hands. She had shot an arrow over which managed to save my life. I nodded at her as there was no time to thank her and saluted Zhao Yun who had backed up and seemed a lot more distracted than before.

And just then, the sounds of battle taking place in the city could be heard. The clash of weapons was loud, and there had to be several hundred troops at least fighting for the sound to reach us. It was not just me. Zhao Yun, who had been trying to end our duel quickly, no longer had any will to fight as she stared at the city. Though she may not have been privy to the plan, it seems like she had some guess as to what was happening judging by her frown.

“Lord Li Dian! Lord Li Dian!” A rather energetic voice came from above and when I looked up, I saw a familiar figure.

“Chen Gong!” Zhao Yun yelled out before me with a murderous look on her that seemed like she wanted nothing more than to fly up to the tower and kill her.

“The city gates are open! And there is fighting in the city! What is going on!!” Zhao Yun seemed to weaken as she yelled this and covered her mouth with a look of realisation, “C-could it be that you’re–”

“Yes,” I said before Zhao Yun and Chen Gong could say anything, “Chen Gong and several other important generals have defected to our side.”

“Kuh!! Chen Gong! Our lord has not failed you yet why did you have to fail him!” Zhao Yun stared at me in hatred but not surprise as she yelled to Chen Gong.

Chen Gong did not bother with Zhao Yun and continued to speak to me, “Lord Li Dian, the situation in the city is not stable. Lu Bu has awoken from her drunken stupor and is battling with Lord Zhang Liao and Lord Guan Yu. Please go quickly and support the,.”

“I got it!” I yelled back. I do not know what kind of expression I have on right now but I think I should be smiling at Zhao Yun.

“Yaa!”

I thought that she had more to say but all she did was charge at me. As I looked at the once majest

ic, elegant and indomitable Zhao Yun, only 1 thought filled my mind: The city is ours for the taking!

“Jia!” I roared as I swung my reins and my horse reared its front legs, neutralising Zhao Yun’s charge.

“All troops! Charge into the city!” Cao Ren got the signal and roared

“Yaaaaaaaa! Kill!!!!!!”