Vol 25 Chapter 11 (2/2)
Snaking into Xiang Shaolong’s bosoazed intensively at the flickering stars in the sky with her pretty eyes She faintly re beco of Qin I wonder if Lao Ai and Eht this up”
Xiang Shaolong bitterly smiled: “My virtuous wife, I do not mind it one bit In fact, I have come to terms with it With our limited abilities, we can only achieve sowe set out to do Concerning Empress, it is beyond , my only wish is to find Wu Guo and the others safe and sound e arrive at the farms”
Ji Yanran sighed: “Yanran also wishes to leave this place as soon as possible and never come back”
First thing next , everybody packed their tents and resu a predetermined secret route, they rode in the direction of the farms
As evening approaches, the farhted from afar
Riding at the head of the convoy, Jing Jun suddenly turned back The expression on his face is horrendous
Knowing that soht, everyone started to panic
In a deep voice, Jing Jun reported: “The farms are surrounded by multiple layers of enemies”
Under the lilare of theon a higher elevation, they scanned the environment
Entering their sights were tens of thousands of Qin soldiers who are laying siege at the peri range of the farm battlements
Surprisingly, the battleood condition It is evident that the enemies have yet to launch an attack
The Wu Fortress is co a ferocious beast that is fast asleep
Fro wood and felling trees can be heard Un war machines that are meant to attack the fortress
In a fierce tone, Teng Yi wondered: “Logically, they should fake an attack in order to deplete our supply of arrows and wear us out physically Why are they completely immobile instead?”
Re and the limited warriors within the fortress, Ji Yanran bit her lower lip in agitation, causing a trickle of blood to e for our return Luckily, they are not familiar with the terrain and did not expect us to use this secret path”
Hit by a brainwave, Xiang Shaolong added: “That is not theto personally attack us in secret This is the only way to prevent news fro out”
After careful scrutiny, Xiao Yuetan confirmed that the entrance of the secret tunnel is situated far away from the eneh of relief, he declared: “Before Yingzheng’s arrival, wethe secret passageway to return to the fortress, we rab everyone and depart at once”
Of course no one will object to his suggestion and everybody quickly jumped into action
An hour later, they have entered the fortress without being detected By the ti’s petite frame, it felt as if an entire lifetime has passed by
As the warhorses have been trained to pass through the tunnels, no noises were generated and the enemy is still in the dark about their presence
Out of the blue, Teng Yi stammered: “What? Wu Guo and the rest are not back?”
Xiang Shaolong is badly shaken Lightly pushi+ng Qin Qing away, he muttered in shock: “This is impossible”
Initially speaking with Teng Yi, Tao Fang sadly conveyed: “Looks like Wu Guo is in trouble”
Pausing for a while, he added: “Last night, the enemies abruptly appeared at the perimeter of the farms In fact, they have surrounded us and advanced towards us from all directions Fortunately, they did not harass us; otherwise, ould be in a dilemma: Should we defend the farms with our lives or simply flee?”
With a heavy expression, Xiao Yuetan asserted: “We must retreat at once, for they will discover the secret tunnel sooner or later When that happens, ould be trapped”
Xiang Shaolong decided: “Let’s leave in batches No matter what, I must stay put until the lastZhou Wei has already lost her only kin, her elder brother I cannot allow her to lose her beloved husband too!”
Tu Xian burst out laughing: “If we ether Let this be a test of Heaven’s goodwill”
Mounting the fortifications, Xiang Shaolong and the others examined the enemy formations that are spread before their eyes like a tree of fireflies
The difference in their strengths isAny resistance would be futile
Further for days and nights In their weakened state, engaging the adversaries can only result in defeat
Teng Yi analyzed: “Judging froenius”
Xiao Yuetan sighed: “Yingzheng is thoroughly prepared for this assault By deploying these border guards who are not related to Shaolong, I believe they the Wu Fortress”
At this juncture, Jing Jun ran up to the the horses to the secret cave? With theetaway”
Ji Yanran proposed: “Why don’t we place the horses near the entrance of the secret tunnel? Take it as our last effort to assist Wu Guo and the others After all, it is better than being surrounded and without a means of escape”
Everybody kept quiet and stared at Xiang Shaolong
Xiang Shaolong acknowledged the wisdom of his pretty wife
If they wanted to transport six hundred people, horses and provisions through the passageway in complete silence, they would require at least four hours
He reluctantly agreed: “All right!”
Jing Jun left to execute his order
Out of a sudden, Teng Yi violently shuddered: “Yingzheng is here; Wu Guo and the rest are finished”
Reeling with shock, the rest of the group followed his gaze Together, they witnessed a never-ending procession of torches that reseon Froht into the tent of the enemy General
Xiang Shaolong conclusively barked: “Retreat at once”
DONG! DONG! DONG!
The sound of war druhout the air
Everyone exchanged glances with one another Yingzheng had obviously travelled nonstop throughout the night Without even stopping for a break or a drink, he instantly co his deter
In a distressed tone, Xiang Shaolong vexed: “Xiao Pan! You are too heartless!”
Ji Yanran hollered: “Abandon the horses! We can only rely on our feet to make our escape Otherwise, it will be too late”
Acknowledging her coly
Watching the ene ht to the bottom