Chapter 263 The Battle Began (Part Two) (2/2)

By the time they arrived at the muster station, the three hundred thousand soldiers had already been ordered to set off. Qi Lang said a few words to boost the morale of the soldiers. T

at beautiful woman, he had some appreciation in his eyes. ”Thanks to your persuasion, brother. I didn't know that her highness is so good at fighting.”

They chatted all the way back to their tent.

As soon as Qi Lang arrived at the gate of the Wind Valley, he ordered all the people to rest there and wait for the other two groups of army to come. After waiting more than two hours, there was no sign of any large army.

Qi Lang frowned and heard the deputy general: ”why haven't they come yet? Did they encounter the enemy on their way here?”

A little anxiety flashed in Qi Lang's eyes, but he concealed it in a short time. He was confused and thought, 'it's impossible. They should have arrived here by regular journey. Maybe they met the army of the State of Xia. Even if they really met the enemy, there should be an arranged signal, too.'

But why was it so calm? No one came and no signal came.

As time passed by, Qi Lang's face got paler. More than 6 hours had passed. He couldn't wait any longer. He was afraid that the army of the State of Xia might take the lead. Qi Lang immediately ordered the soldiers to pull up and enter the Wind valley.

The terrain of the Wind valley was complicated. It was at the bottom of the valley, but there were also a stream bamboo forest and a large tree trunk. It was a good place to hide. The mountains on both sides were very steep. It was impossible for an army to go up to the mountain to attack the enemy.

After they entered the Wind Valley, Qi Lang arranged an ambush for the army according to the topographic map drawn by Yun Shang. He was waiting for the appearance of the enemy and giving the army a quick blow.

According to the message sent by Yun Shang's hidden guard, the Xia's army had set out for some time. According to their walking route, they would pass here about an hour later.

Everyone was hiding behind natural barriers in the valley, holding their breath and not daring to make a sound. Gradually, the sound of little hooves of the horses was heard, together with the sound of whispers...