Chapter 259: The money can't be sent out, go into the mountain
"I feel like something is going to happen." Li Changan felt a little nervous.
Look at Lao Huang.
Lao Huang's expression also changed.
"There are more than a thousand bandits in Wulang Mountain, and they have been here all year round. How can they not find anyone?"
Wang Erma also noticed something was wrong and lowered his voice and said,
"Is it possible that all the bandits in Wulang Mountain are dead?"
Lao Huang signaled the other five people to leave the forest. "Not meeting anyone for a long time is a problem in itself. No matter what the reason is, I'm afraid nothing good will happen next."
"Keep your eyes open and don't let yourself get stuck in this place."
The six people returned to the big group.
The soldiers nearby were also talking about it.
The reserve army has been waiting in one place for too long. If it misses the time to arrive at Beiliang, military law will not be merciful.
The centurion looked at the sky and then at the dark depths of the mountain forest. He waved his hand and said, "Withdraw ten miles back and set up camp on the spot."
While I can still see a little something,
The entire reserve army retreated ten miles and camped on the road.
The terrain there is flat, so if anyone approaches, you will be able to detect it quickly, so that people will not sneak up without knowing anything.
Scattered torches lit up, barely able to illuminate the way.
After we set up camp, the fire quickly extinguished.
The reserve army of ninety-seven people were all gathered together, leaving only their respective lying positions.
To prevent being divided and destroyed by enemies who may come.
There were hazy clouds in the night sky, the stars were not bright, and there was an occasional breeze.
"Is it true that all the bandits are dead?" Wang Erma poked Yang Erbang beside him and asked in a low voice.
Yang Erbang tightened the knife in his arms, "Don't be so cuckoo-like."
"It's just like you said. Who killed all the bandits?"
"We can kill all those thousand bandits. Isn't it easy to deal with our reserve army of a hundred or so?
Xiao Xu couldn't help but touch his arm, "Brother Erma, Brother Erbang, don't scare me?"
"What's the use of scaring you?" Wang Erma said, "Our lives are never in our hands anyway."
"It all depends on whether God will give you face or not."
Li Changan asked Lao Huang next to him, "Old Huang, do you think those bandits are hiding from us on purpose?"
"Avoid us?" Lao Huang smacked his lips and said in a deep voice with a grin, "These guys want to kill people."
"If we can't send the money, if we dare to break into the mountain, they will have an excuse to swing their swords."
The atmosphere became tense again.
No matter what the possibility is, their current situation is not going to be too good.
There is a dark cloud in everyone's heart.
Li Changan sighed softly, lay down holding the Hengyue Sword, and continued to comprehend the "Hundred Swordsman Picture".
Now the Wind-Destroying Sword Intent has reached "thirty", reaching the eighth level limit, which is consistent with his own realm.
But no matter how much he studied these days, he seemed to have come to a standstill.
Zhanfeng Daoyi has been unable to take that step.
The sharp knife in the extreme state can only stay at the level of cutting with two swords.
The practice of murderous arrows also came to a standstill. When the practice department was divided separately, it had reached an astonishing "thirty-nine".
But after practicing during this period, he only reached "forty", which is the limit of seventh grade.
If he now uses the bronze murderous intention arrow body, he can exert the ultimate power of the seventh grade.
But it only has the power of one blow.
The four natal grammars of "dark clouds over the city", "seeing death as home", "ice blocking the Yellow River" and "what is love" have already been imprinted.
But even if Li Changan cultivates his literary spirit day and night, he can only push them to the limit of the eighth level, and there will be no further progress.
in other words,
In addition to the outstanding murderous arrows that represent master-level archery skills, his current combat power is only comparable to the eighth-level limit.
Before following this reserve army to the north, Li Changan thought that he still had four or five months to practice. By then he would be promoted to the seventh level, and he should be able to protect himself in the battlefield of Fengchuan Three Thousand Miles.
But now it seems that the road to the north is also full of dangers.
The situations we faced along the way became increasingly complex and severe.
It has only been a month, but already such a situation has occurred, and life is at risk.
If the reserve army wants to go to the north smoothly, it is simply a daydream.
On the contrary, the reserve army has become the fat in everyone's eyes, and everyone wants to take a bite.
Those jackal-like guys not only covet the military pay, but also use the heads of soldiers who joined the army as tools to receive rewards.
In such a dangerous situation, the eighth level peak is not enough.
He must have stronger strength!
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The next morning,
Many people were worried all night, and then breathed a sigh of relief when they saw the sun rising in the sky.
The scout team sat together and ate dried meat.
"We can't wait too long today. We'll probably be on our way soon. Let's eat something to fill our stomachs first."
"If you have a chance on the road, remember to catch some game and make it into dried meat."
Lao Huang glanced at the other soldiers and said to the rest of the scout team.
As expected,
The centurion's voice soon sounded.
The reserve army went to the mountains and forests again.
Went back to where we were yesterday.
Lao Huang was called over by the centurion.
After a while, Lao Huang came back and said, "Erma, follow me in and take a look."
Wang Erma stood up, patted the dust on his body, grabbed the knife at his feet, and prepared to follow.
Li Changan stopped the two of them, "Isn't it too dangerous if only two of us go?"
Lao Huang patted Li Changan on the shoulder, "Don't worry, if something happens, the six of us will be dead."
"When you meet those bandits, just hand them some money."
After saying that, the two quickly got into the forest.
Time passed bit by bit, and waiting became the most painful thing.
Except for the sound of birds chirping from time to time, there is no other sound in the forest.
It was almost noon when Lao Huang and Wang Erma emerged from the forest.
"Still no one was seen. There are a lot of traces of human activity in the woods, and it's still very new. There should be people around here two days ago."
"I just don't know why, but he disappeared yesterday."
Everyone in the reserve army looked at each other with worry in their eyes.
The entire reserve army only has ninety-seven people in total.
No matter what speculation there was, it was basically spread to everyone within half an hour.
It is said to be a reserve army, but in fact it has no military morale at all.
Without the strict military laws of the Jin Dynasty, which were placed around the neck like a blade, who would still be willing to be a soldier?
He ran away early and disappeared.
After discussing with Lao Huang for a while, the centurion finally gave the order,
Go into the mountains!
Can't wait any longer.
He had already taken a detour, but if he still stalled and delayed his journey to Beiliang, he, the temporarily appointed centurion, would be dealt with by military law.
Lao Huang and Wang Erma took the lead in walking into the forest with the remaining four members of the scout team.
"There are about forty miles ahead. We have explored the road. There is no danger. We can speed up and pass."
"But you have to be careful in exploring later, and the speed will inevitably slow down."
"It's dangerous tonight."
Wang Erma said to Li Changan behind him, "Don't even sleep tonight, be careful."
The scout team was exploring the way in front, while the soldiers behind were hurrying to catch up.
The mountains are densely forested and lush.
If you are in your hometown, you can also praise the beautiful scenery.
But now, such a mountain forest is simply the perfect place for ambush and killing.
Therefore, if you can pass earlier, pass earlier, and if you stay for one more stick of incense, you may lose your life.
But even if the marching speed was raised to its highest speed.
When night fell, everyone still could not leave the forest.
There are thick trees and dense bushes in all directions.
The top of the head is also shrouded in layers of branches and leaves.
You can't see the stars in the sky, and you can't even tell their positions.
The reserve army finally stopped helplessly.
"Everyone, move closer. The scout team is on patrol. The rest of the teams will be on duty every hour. No fires are allowed!"
The centurion lowered his voice and ordered.
A dark forest with darkness in all directions.
The mountain wind passed through the forest, making a rustling sound that made everyone's hearts tremble.
Everywhere you look, it's as dark as thick ink, as if there's a beast hiding in it that preys on people. If you don't pay attention, you'll be dragged away.
Everyone's minds are highly tense, and the hairs all over their bodies stand on end. At the slightest disturbance, their hearts can't stop beating wildly.
Ninety-seven people gathered together, not only did they not feel at ease at all.
Instead, it is more like a scared little lamb huddled together, waiting for the wolves in the dark to enjoy their meal.
Li Changan's eyes were full of literary energy, which allowed him to barely see the silhouettes in the darkness.
It won't make your eyes black.
This is an ability possessed by ninth-grade scribes. Covering their eyes with literary spirit can help them see things.
If you can master the grammar of "seeing fire through a hole", you can even see through darkness as if it were daylight.
Unfortunately, he did not have this kind of grammar at hand.
You can only act in the stupidest way possible.
If a warrior wants to see things in the dark, he can only do so after reaching the seventh level and opening the acupoints around his eyes.
From time to time in the dark forest, the sound of "Woo-Woo" could be heard, as well as the flapping of wild birds' wings, which touched the hearts of the people in the reserve army.
Right in the dense forest, less than a hundred feet away from the reserve army,
Figures emerged from two hidden tree holes quietly.