Chapter 206: Earth-Flipping Hammer (2/2)
At the side of his horse was a Silver Wolf. This Silver Wolf was big and fearsome. Although its body size was not comparable to the big horse that was carefully selected, it was not much different from the bulls that were pulling the carts. Hence it attracted a lot of gazes along the way.
It was already 5 days. They had left Qingzhou 5 days ago. They were still very far away from their destination, Yunzhou Danyang County. If Junior Leopard was alone on a fast horse, with the fastest speed, at most he would only need 2 days but now they had to transport this much rations, it greatly delayed their traveling speed. Of course, they had ample time. They were given one month.
Anyway, the imperial court's army hadn't finished gathering. Even if they had gathered, it would still take some time to reach Yunzhou. Hence, a month's time was not considered too long.
With these 3000 soldiers that were filled with a dense murderous intent, adding on to the cooperation of the various government houses along the way, this trip was extremely smooth. There wasn't any person without eyes to come and touch his tiger backside.
One should not touch the buttock of a tiger, especially at this moment. Even though there were a few bandits with significant influence along the way, they didn't have the guts to touch the tiger's buttock.
”Your Excellency, following this official road for another day and we will reach the Maojiang Prefecture!”
When on route, a fast horse caught up from behind and carefully evaded Little Du and loudly said:
”Maojiang Prefecture?!” Junior Leopard's eyes flickered, ”Is it to say that we are reaching Maojiang soon?!”
”Yes, Your Excellency, Maojiang is in front!”
”Have you sent scouts to go ahead?!”
”We already sent them in the morning. They should be back soon!”
”Good!” Junior Leopard's face had no expression as he nodded. His facial expression became solemn.
Maojiang Prefecture was situated within Qing Province's borders. It was remote and it got its name from a river there.
This Maojiang was just like Zhonghejun City's Luojiang. On the river there were a lot of water bandits. Compared to Luojiang, its terrain was much more complicated because it was much more remote compared to Zhonghejun City.
The most important thing was Maojiang was situated in the western north. Its terrain was high in the west and low in the east, the difference was extremely great. The river flow was rushing. Only those fishermen who were born on the side of Maojiang could safely navigate it. Without such a technical skill, it was impossible to make a living off this river.
This was also the most difficult task that Junior Leopard faced this time around. Ever since he had news that someone might be making a move on these rations, Junior Leopard had all the dangerous points on this route analysed. At last he came to a conclusion that Maojiang was the best place for the enemy to take action.
Due to the rushing flow of the river, there wasn't much produce, furthermore there were water bandits, hence this riverside didn't have many residents. It was extremely desolate.
Ordinarily speaking, from Qing Province to Yunzhou Danyang County, people were not willing to choose this route as they would have to go through the place where the river flow was the strongest. However, Junior Leopard had no choice. In the entire Maojiang, only this place had a bridge. The other places needed ships to cross the river. This wasn't Junior Leopard's previous life where there were enormous ships that could solve the problem. There were only little boats on the river. With so much rations, to transport it using the litttle boats would take an enormous amount of time.
What's more, using one boat after another to ferry things would easily cause problems. All that people needed to do was tamper with the bottom of the boats. Although Junior Leopard's martial arts was high, he didn't have many limbs. He couldn't look after so many boats on the water.
What if they did a roundabout around Maojiang? Then it would be far. A month's time wouldn't be enough. Hence his only chance was to cross the bridge in Maojiang. Long before he set off, he already dispatched half of the personal guard camp over there and under the cooperation of the Maojiang Prefecture, they built two barracks on the sides of the bridge.
Yes, two barracks!
Junior Leopard didn't wish to give his opponents any chance, nor did they have the chance. Two barracks were established and were just by the sides of the bridge. There were Garrison soldiers from the Maojiang Prefecture camping at each side. On the river, there was the Maojiang Navy. Basically, they could ensure the safety of the bridge before they arrived.
No matter who it was that wanted to take a hit on this batch of rations, after seeing the forces at the riverside, they would have to seriously reconsider.
”Let's hope that they are not so foolish as to knock onto my gun!” Junior Leopard thought in his heart. His heart felt somewhat reassured. They were within the borders of Great Jin. Even if Northern Yuan sent people to infiltrate, their forces wouldn't be too many. They wouldn't be able to stir up any storm.
Just as he was thinking, the sound of a horse's hooves was heard in front of him, and a swift horse came running.
”Your Excellency, it is our scout!”
”Bring him over!”
”Yes!” That man patted the horse to receive the scout that was coming from the other direction and led him to the front of Junior Leopard.
”What is the situation at Maojiang? Are there any abnormalities?!”
” Your Excellency, there are no strange signs. The barracks are very safe on both sides. The Maojiang Prefecture had already locked down 300 miles of the place. There aren't any outsiders that can come close. His Excellency can pass through with ease.”
”Very good, let's hope that I can pass through with ease!” Junior Leopard smiled and slapped his horse to go forward.
After traveling for a period, there was the sound of rushing water from the side. At first it was very slight, but it became louder and louder. Looking at the big camp by the riverside, the sound of flowing water was just like thunder.
”Why is the sound of the water so loud?!” Junior Leopard frowned. Although he had long heard that the river flew rapidly in Maojiang, he was surprised that this river was actually able to produce such a loud sound.
”Your Excellency, from west to east, there are many rocks between this 10 miles of river, and the drop height is nearly 200 feet, hence the sound of the water is a bit loud!” A soldier who was familiar with the terrain explained.
Junior Leopard nodded and didn't say anything. He only hurried the horse. The carts and bulls behind him followed and slowly moved towards the direction of the barrack.
At the same time, there were a few riders appearing from within the camp. They were the soldiers from the personal guard camp who he had sent out beforehand.
Two horses galloped to the front of Junior Leopard. The riders got off the horses, ”Paying our respects to His Excellency!”
”We're all brothers from the same family, don't be so courteous!” Junior Leopard smiled. He got off the horse to help the two of them up, ”How is it, is the situation good?!”
”Everything is normal!” One of the personal guards said, ”His Excellency please don't worry. There are so many of us. I don't believe that there'll be someone who will dare to mess with us---!”
”Growl---!”
His words hadn't finished, and Little Du in the front of Junior Leopard's horse suddenly raised its head and growled in a low voice.
Junior Leopard's expression changed drastically. Little Du and he had a spiritual connection, hence when Little Du discovered an abnormality, his heart also moved. A dangerous feeling surfaced in his heart.
His body stood erect. His eyes had a sharp glint. He coldly roared, ”Who is trying to sneak around? Come out!”
”Hua la la---!”
Following Junior Leopard's cold roar, the soldiers in the surroundings all drew their weapons, the chilling light shining in all directions.
It was dead silence.
Apart from the river flow that was like thunder and the sound of wind blowing, there wasn't anyone else emitting any form of sound.
After a short while, there still wasn't any movement. Those soldiers who drew their weapons and were silently waiting all revealed strange expressions. They looked at Junior Leopard and thought that he must be blind.
”You are indeed very powerful. The spirit in your whole body is completely covered. If it wasn't for Little Du I'll really not be able to find you!” After waiting for a while and seeing nobody speaking, the corner of Junior Leopard's lips curled into a cold smile. He said loudly and raised his hands and grabbed towards the carriage behind him.
The surrounding air stilled. Within the carriage, a black figure slowly rose up. It was Junior Leopard's new weapon, the black metal hammer.
The 2000 pound black hammer floated in midair and slowly flew towards Junior Leopard. Even if its speed was not fast and its body size was not exaggeratedly big, just based on its weight, it was able to give off a pressurizing feeling.
”Since you don't wish to reveal yourself, then I don't mind getting you out!” The black hammer flew to Junior Leopard's hands and he firmly grabbed it.
”Hu--!”
After Junior Leopard held onto the black hammer, his wrist slightly moved and stirred up a ferocious wind.
”Hu, pi-li-pa-la---!” The clothes moved with the wind and kept producing sounds.
When the wind disappeared, Junior Leopard's body also disappeared, then he was dozens of feet high up in the air. The black hammer was lifted high, carrying a spirit of ruling the earth with it. It went towards the direction of an open field and smashed towards it.
”Flipping Sky Three Hammers, Earth-flipping Hammer!”