ATPnovel Chapter 1520 - 1515: Pissing on Someone’s Head
Chapter 1520 - 1515: Pissing on Someone’s Head
Liu Ziyang’s words seemed somewhat suspicious.In terms of individual combat, indeed, no one in the Wei Army could match Lu Yuanfeng.
Even Liu Ziyang, the head of the Wei Army, had no confidence.
But two fists are no match for four hands; no matter how skilled Lu Yuanfeng is, he is just one person.
If the entire Wei Army divides most of its forces to attack Lu Yuanfeng, he wouldn’t gain any advantage.
Thinking it over, Lu Yuanfeng decided to follow Liu Ziyang’s suggestion.
Preserve strength; next time on the battlefield, they would fight to the death.
After kicking Liu Ziyang to create the illusion of his defeat, Lu Yuanfeng shouted to the Ning Dynasty soldiers:
"Retreat! Everyone retreat!"
Mu Shuangshuang also shouted, "Everyone run in that direction, quickly!"
Before leaving the desert, the group had a meal, so during the escape, they wouldn’t be too disheveled.
The Ning Army retreated, Liu Ziyang pretended not to notice and simply said, "Do not pursue a desperate enemy; let’s return!"
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Lu Yuanfeng returned to camp with more than forty remaining soldiers, looking disheveled.
At the same time, his return was quickly reported to Wen Nantian’s tent.
The two deputy generals stood below the main commander’s tent, one on each side.
Upon hearing the news, they frowned.
"How is the kid’s luck so good? We exposed his route intentionally to get rid of him, yet he lost only fifty men!"
Vice General Zuo Cong addressed Wen Nantian.
"General, since this kid isn’t dead, it proves his luck is strong. So perhaps...we should just let it be!" Vice General Liu Gen suggested.
Wen Nantian’s two deputy generals.
One was Zuo Cong, the other was Liu Gen, each with distinct personalities.
Zuo Cong was petty and bore grudges easily.
Liu Gen was upright but often wouldn’t fight for things.
Previously, Mu Shuangshuang forced Zuo Cong to kneel before a dead token, leading to Zuo Cong resenting Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng.
Nowadays, given the chance, he was not willing to let go.
"General, once the bow is drawn, there’s no turning back! If that kid finds out that it was you who leaked the information to the Wei Army about his patrol route, do you think he will follow you willingly?
It would be better to eliminate him once and for all!" Zuo Cong proposed.
"General, absolutely not! If this kid is indeed lucky, doing so may alert the enemy, making us a new one.
Better to give him a chance on the battlefield. If he earns military merits and climbs up, there’s gratitude for encountering him from you.
Even if today’s events are known to him, at most the merits and demerits cancel out, and there’s no loss!" Vice General Liu Gen passionately argued.
This was the first time Vice General Liu Gen actively fought for someone.
It shows he preferred to value Lu Yuanfeng over hating him.
"Liu Gen, enough! In such matters, only the General makes decisions — not you!
Our General commands three armies; would he be afraid of that kid? I say it’s best to cut it off at the root!"
"You..." Vice General Liu Gen was so furious, his hand pointing at the left deputy trembling uncontrollably.
"Enough, both of you are my favored deputy generals, yet here you argue into chaos. If outsiders know, how will they view our Wen Family Army?" Wen Nantian harshly scolded the two deputy generals.
Zuo and Liu, at once, stayed silent.
"Zuo Cong, go find someone to bring Lu Yuanfeng to my tent! Liu Gen, comfort the returning soldiers!
Additionally, for those who didn’t return, provide compensation to their families as per the standard for dying on the battlefield!"
Wen Nantian ordered.
Vice General Zuo: "I accept orders! I will certainly bring that kid Lu Yuanfeng to see the commander."
Vice General Liu: "I’ll make arrangements immediately!"
The two deputy generals each went about their tasks.
However, Zuo Cong still harbored selfish motives, purposely telling the soldiers accompanying him to fetch Lu Yuanfeng: "Later, no need to be polite with that kid. He offended the General; he won’t live long!"
Hearing Zuo Cong’s words, the soldiers naturally felt less restrained.
A group of them marched loudly to capture Lu Yuanfeng.
In Lu Yuanfeng’s tent, Mu Shuangshuang was applying medicine to his wounds.
During their time outside, Lu Yuanfeng got injured.
Though not serious, they were surface cuts, yet cumulatively enough to make one suffer.
Just as Mu Shuangshuang finished applying medicine, the tent was roughly flung open.
"What are you doing?" Lu Yuanfeng stood protectively before Mu Shuangshuang.
"What are we doing? Lu Yuanfeng, you killed so many soldiers, and you ask what we’re doing?
I’m telling you, today’s your death day, everyone, get him!"
As soon as Zuo Cong finished speaking, the soldiers surrounded Lu Yuanfeng and Mu Shuangshuang.
They drew their swords toward the pair.
"I want to see the General; I want to tell him about your actions!" Lu Yuanfeng shouted.
"It’s the General who wants to see you. I’m telling you, kid, you’re finished; no one can save you! Or that brat behind you!" Zuo Cong said.
Mu Shuangshuang instinctively tried to grab Xing Ningtian’s token.
Only to find she didn’t bring her luggage; the token was inside her bag.
It’s over; the protection item wasn’t brought!
"Fengzi, what do we do? I left the token in the bag Aunt Gui Lan took." Mu Shuangshuang whispered so only Lu Yuanfeng could hear.
"No worries, don’t be afraid. We’re not at fault!" Lu Yuanfeng reassured her.
"Alright! I’ll follow your lead!" Mu Shuangshuang nodded.
Lu Yuanfeng suddenly raised his head toward Zuo Cong and said, "Shuangshuang is innocent; I’ll go with you but let Shuangshuang go!"
"Ha, Lu Yuanfeng, you jest! This brat came with you; she’s certainly involved in the deaths of these soldiers! You think I’ll let her go?"
Zuo Cong’s words indicated no room for negotiation, with frequent mentions of "brat," his words notably offensive.
"Vice General Zuo? Didn’t your mother teach you to address people properly, either by name or title!
Your constant ’brat’—what does it mean? Do you think I’m easy to bully or are you inherently uncouth?"
Mu Shuangshuang defiantly asked.
"Brat, approaching your end yet still daring to be defiant? Watch me slash your mouth!" Zuo Cong advanced toward Mu Shuangshuang.
However, before his swing could reach Mu Shuangshuang, Lu Yuanfeng kicked him away.
"Clang" went the sword onto the ground, Zuo Cong crashing into the tent.
Soldiers, who were previously eager to capture, suddenly retreated in fear, looking to Zuo Cong for guidance.
"You...you dare hit me?" Zuo Cong clutched his kicked stomach, painfully spoke.
"Anyone who disrespects Shuangshuang will die!" Lu Yuanfeng’s tone was icy, his eyes terrifying.
Zuo Cong was so intimidated by him that he broke into cold sweat.
"You...you...just you wait, I’ll have the General come seize you personally?!"