Chapter 94: Chu Xueyan (Fourth Update)

  "Yes!" A cavalry commander shouted loudly in response.

  Khelan Liao has been subdued, and the army of Khelan City is his private army, so it can no longer resist. Two thousand light cavalry easily disarmed the army of Khelan City and drove them to the barracks, concentrating on guarding them.

  Two thousand light cavalry left three hundred troops to maintain order in Helian City. After the infantry arrived, Helian City would be taken over by the infantry, and these cavalrymen would still return to their units.

  "Let's go!"

  With a single order from Yun Zhongya, the Hawk Squad and 1,700 light cavalrymen left He Liancheng and charged towards Linjin City.

  Lingjin City, where another small squad of the Red Tiger Army led by Buzishan was stationed, and Helian City were at each other's throats, both being the closest cities to the Luoyun Sect's territory. Buzishan's Red Tiger Army squad was also thoroughly defeated by Lin Feng and Ma Lie'er, making Lingjin City the second target of the Hunting Hawk Squad.

  As the vanguard of the great army, the mission of the Hawk Squad was to sweep away these small towns on the outskirts of Jintai City and create conditions for the final siege of Jintai City.

  Meanwhile, on the main road from Ulin City to Kunyu's territory, hundreds of heavy cavalry and 5,000 infantrymen were advancing slowly.

  Although also heavy cavalry, the war horses are not black stallions and the armor is not Fu Dao equipment. These heavy cavalry, like infantry, come from the Ulin City Castle Lord's mansion. The combat goal of such heavy cavalry is the same as that of the defending army without Fu Dao equipment.

  For this action, Wulin City also dispatched most of its forces.

  This action was not just about attacking the Kunyu Sect. The Kunyu Sect's provocation has already ignited the anger of the Luoyun Sect. Incorporating Jintai County into the Luoyun Sect's sphere of influence is the most basic combat mission.

  Apart from the army of Wulin City, several other small city armies also joined in. A large number of troops marched along various roads towards the territory of Kunyu Sect.

  The fifty Xuanjia heavy cavalrymen stationed in Qinglan City also left Qinglan City, led by Bai Fuzhang Xiao Yang, and are now rapidly advancing towards Wulin City. All the knights of Xiao Yang's hundred-man team have joined this action, apparently it is a must-win situation.

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  The wolf smoke of Helian City rose, and the villages nearby lit up one by one, quickly passing on the message. Soon, the news of Helian City being attacked reached Jintai City and was presented to Liuquan's face.

  In the conference hall of the military camp, Liu Quan and Chu Xuefang sat opposite each other.

  "Luoyun Sect has indeed taken action." Liuquan furrowed his brow and looked at Chuxuehan, "Xuehan, what do you think about this matter?"

  Chu Xuehan smiled and said, "It was expected that the Luoyun Sect would take action. Helian City is closest to the Luoyun Sect's territory, so it's naturally the first to be affected. Since the Red Tiger Army has already left Helian City, it must have fallen into the hands of the Luoyun Sect by now."

  "In other words, there's no need to rescue Helian City anymore?" asked Liu Quan.

  Chu Xuewan smiled slightly: "The ones attacking He Lian City must be the army from Wu Lin City. Being able to make He Lian City completely unguarded, without any news leaking beforehand, they must have used a surprise attack by light cavalry. After capturing He Lian City, they will definitely divide their troops to defend it, and their next target is likely to be Linjin City nearby."

  "He Lian Cheng has already fallen, and relief is no longer necessary. Lin Jin City is the same, there are no Red Tiger Army troops to assist in its defense, it simply cannot be held."

  Liu Quan frowned and said, "We send the Red Tiger Army to rescue, it's not necessarily impossible to take down these two cities. Let the Luoyun Sect get these two cities for nothing, aren't we very shameless?"

  "If you send out the Red Tiger Army, I'm afraid it will fall right into Xiang Yang's trap." Chu Xuehan said with a shallow smile, "The absolute speed of the Red Tigers can't compare to the Black Stallions. These two cities are both on the grasslands, and for the Red Tiger Army to face off against the Xuan Jia Heavy Cavalry on the grasslands would be extremely perilous. Once defeated, it would be extremely difficult to even escape. Our Kun Yu Sect's Red Tiger Army only has three thousand people, fundamentally unable to engage in a war of attrition with the Luo Yun Sect."

  "So what's your plan for this battle?" asked Liu Quan.

  "Judging from the intelligence of the past two days, the Luoyun Sect has mobilized even the troops in Qinglan City. It's clear that Xiao Yang's target is Jintai City." Chu Xuehan pointed to the map and said, "Their plan is obvious: first sweep away the surrounding cities, then concentrate their forces and attack our Jintai City. We can't wait for them to surround us; our counterattack should start from here."

  Chu Xue pointed lightly with her jade-like finger on the map.

  "Are you referring to Wohu City?" A gleam appeared in Liu Quan's eyes.

  Chu Xuewan smiled and nodded: "Exactly."

  Liu Quan clapped his hands and said, "Wohu City is the gate of Jintai City, backed by Wohu Mountain, and the dense forest beside the main road outside the city. The speed advantage of Xuanjia Heavy Cavalry will be offset to the greatest extent here, and fighting a battle here is indeed an excellent choice."

  Chu Xuewan smiled and nodded: "Not bad. Hurting all ten fingers is not as good as cutting off one finger, we will put all the Red Tiger Army near Wohu City. When the Lu Yun Sect's army arrives, we will have a decisive battle with them here! As long as we heavily damage the Xuan Jia Heavy Cavalry, the Lu Yun Sect's army will retreat obediently!"

  "Wo Hu City originally had a small team of Red Tiger Army, the reinforcements of the Red Tiger Army do not need to enter the city, and directly ambush in the dense forest. In this way, the Luoyun Sect's spies in Wo Hu City are also unclear about our movements. The Luoyun Sect's army comes with how many people, we will eliminate that many, one by one, and will definitely thoroughly defeat Xiao Yang!"

  "Haha, great idea!" Liu Quan laughed loudly, looking at Chu Xuehan with admiration and said, "Xue Han, the four words 'heroine among women' are absolutely suitable for you. With you by my side, I don't even need to think about things, haha!"

  "It's just a coincidence that we share the same idea, what's there to brag about?" Chu Xuehan said with deep feeling, gazing at Liu Quan with a gentle smile.

  Liu Quan burst out laughing, then took another look at the map, furrowed his brow and said: "Setting an ambush in Wohu City, if we let go of two more cities apart from Helian City and Linjin City... doing this makes me feel a bit uneasy!"

  Chu Xuewan smiled and said, "This doesn't matter, the army of Luoyun Sect has never targeted civilians. They got these two cities, but it just dispersed their forces even more. Getting these four cities is like carrying four burdens on their back, which would instead affect their strength."

  "Indeed!" Liu Quan sighed, "'Won't target civilians', haha, I'd rather have my Kunyu Sect's army have such a reputation, ah!"

  "Unless you, Quan Ge, become the sect leader, you won't be able to truly turn things around and give Kun Yu Sect the power to directly confront Luo Yun Sect." Chu Xue said with a gentle smile.

  "Hehe, there's no need to mention this matter again." Liu Quan waved his hand and said, "After we've finished this battle, we'll be leaving the Tian Nan mountain range. Whoever wants to become the master of the Kun Yu sect, and what kind of situation the three major sects will end up in, has nothing to do with us!"

  Just as they were talking, a decurion suddenly rushed in and bowed: "Report to the master, Third Young Master has arrived! He also brought a hundred Red Tiger Army!"

  "Lao San?" Liu Quan frowned, "What is he doing here?"

  "The Third Young Master said it was the Sect Leader who sent him to reinforce Jintai City." The squad leader said.

  Liu Quan and Chu Xuehan exchanged a glance, and Chu Xuehan said in a soft voice: "Now we are in need of manpower, Liu Yu brought people to reinforce, after all, it's a good thing. Since he has come, please let him in!"

  "Let Lao San come in!" Liu Quan frowned and waved his hand.

  A moment later, a strong gust of wind blew by, and a loud laugh sounded outside the door: "Big brother, I'm here!"

  A knight in iron armor rode a red tiger into the great hall, and on the back of the red tiger sat a knight. The knight pulled down his face mask, revealing a handsome yet delicate face.

  "Big brother, long time no see! Are you okay?" Liu Yu looked at Liu Quan and smiled.

  "Hmm, it's okay." Liu Quan furrowed his brow.

  He actually rode the Red Tiger in like this, and his third brother really didn't take him seriously.

  "Auntie, how have you been lately?" Liu Yu asked Chu Xuefang with a smiling face.

  Chu Xue's slender body trembled, and her pretty face instantly turned extremely icy.

  "Yù Yù, what did you call her?" Liu Quan's face suddenly sank.

  "Call her Auntie! Did I call it wrong? Elder brother, as the saying goes, 'one day as a mother, a lifetime as a mother', this respect for elders and hierarchy, I, Liu Yu, still understand, unlike some people." Liu Yu said with a smile.

  "Willow Jade!" Willow Spring's face turned cold, with a hint of anger in his eyes.

  "Liu Yu, your brother and I are compatible, and your father has already agreed to our matter. Your brother is willing to give up the position of Kunyu Sect's successor, which is already a sacrifice. Such things, it's not for you to intervene." Chu Xuehan coldly looked at Liu Yu, saying in a chilly tone.

  "Haha! Aunt's temper is still so fierce, no wonder Father likes her, and Big Brother also likes her. Being able to manipulate my father and son of the Liu family in the palm of her hand, one by one surrendering to her, Aunt is really a master!" Liu Yu laughed loudly.

  Chu Xue's face sank and she stopped talking.

  "Yuliu! You came all the way to Jintai City just to say these irrelevant things?" Liuquan said angrily.

  "Of course not." Liu Yu smiled and said, "One reason for coming here is to see if big brother and aunt are safe, another reason is naturally to avenge Xiao Bai! Xiao Bai died at the hands of Luoyun Sect, if I don't kill a few people from Luoyun Sect to vent my anger, how can I be at peace as his third brother?"

  "Lao San, I know Xiao Bai is dead. You're all thinking about the position of Shao Zong's master," said Liu Quan in a cold voice. "I can tell you again, this Kun Yu Sect Master's position, I, Liu Quan, have no interest! How you fight and make trouble are your own affairs, they have nothing to do with me."

  "Big brother says that, it's too distant." Liu Yu's eyes lit up and laughed loudly, "Since big brother won't compete with us for the future master position, then aunt can also be called sister-in-law, haha!"

  Chu Xue looked at Liu Yu with a cold gaze, but didn't say anything.

  "Since Big Brother doesn't intend to contend for the position of Patriarch, then naturally there's no need for military merit either!" Liu Yu smiled and said, "In that case, this time against Luoyun Sect, I'll take command. I want to get the support of the Council of Elders, but it requires a large amount of military merit!"

  "If you want to command, then go ahead and command!" Chu Xuehan said coldly.

  "Thank you, sister-in-law, for understanding me." Liu Yu was overjoyed and didn't expect to get the command so easily.

  "Get out!" Liu Quan irritably waved his hand.

  Liu Yu laughed and rode the Red Tiger out of the hall once again.

  Chu Xuewan let out a soft sigh, her jade-like hand supporting her forehead, and an unpleasant expression appeared on her lovely face.

  "Snowflake, I'm sorry, I've put you through a lot of trouble!" Liu Quan smiled helplessly and apologized.

  "Quan Ge, don't say that." Chu Xuehan let out a light sigh. "From the moment I agreed to your pursuit, I knew this day would come. I used to be the woman of the sect leader, and now I'm yours, being ridiculed by others is something I expected."

  "Xue Han, wait until this war subsides, we will leave here and never see these people again! Can you endure for a few more days?"

  "Mmm!" Chu Xuefang nodded tiredly and leaned gently into Liu Quan's arms.