Chapter 89: Suppressing The Prowling Wolf; Capturing The Leaping Creek Leopard
Speaking of Prowling Wolf Guo Gan, upon seeing that the figure ahead was actually Double Mace Tai Sui Feng Tai, he could not help but show hesitation on his face!
Just as he was speaking, he suddenly heard the sound of hoofbeats from behind. He thought it was Leaping Creek Leopard Chen Yun catching up, and without looking back, he said:
“Fourth Brother, be careful!
General Feng Tai actually appeared in this Rocky Valley so early, and deliberately lured us here!
There must be a trick involved!…”
As he was speaking, he suddenly heard someone behind him laugh:
“Haha! General Guo Gan, stop trying to make false connections!
Take a look and see who I am, and who your Fourth Brother is?”
Hearing this, Guo Gan could not help but turn his head to look, only to see that it was not Chen Yun, but General Xu Tao with the Golden Mace, and the one he had been thinking of as his reunion with his Second Brother, the General of the Palace, Golden Hammer General Xu Jin!
Seeing Xu Jin and Feng Tai blocking his way forward and backward, Guo Gan felt a sense of dread while at the same time he became extremely alert!
At the same time, he put on an expression of confusion and asked:
“General Feng Tai, General Xu Jin!
Since you two arrived at Longzhong Mountain so early, why didn’t you meet up with us first?
Also, since you are here in the Rocky Valley, you must have already met General Xu Tao with the Golden Mace!
If that is the case, why did Xu Tao deliberately deceive us and lure us into the valley?
What is your intention in doing this?”
Seeing that although this fellow was feigning composure, he was glancing around nervously, clearly wanting to escape, Feng Tai could not help but grin and laugh:
“Hehe! General Guo Gan, there’s no need to overthink things!
Now that I am here in front and General Xu Jin is behind, you have no escape!
If you are sensible, quickly discard your weapons and honestly come with us to meet someone!
If you wish to resist, then do not blame General Xu Jin and myself for disregarding our camaraderie!
If you get injured in the ensuing fight, or even lose your life, you will regret it too late!”
Upon hearing this, Guo Gan’s hesitation and fear intensified, and at the same time, a surge of unnamable anger rose within him, and he said angrily:
“If you don’t explain the whole story, you only tell me to discard my weapons, what is your intention?
If you don’t give me a clear explanation today, I will not go with you even if it costs me my life!”
As soon as these words were spoken, Xu Jin could not help but laugh:
“General Guo Gan, you should think carefully!
Whether it is against General Feng Tai or myself, Xu Jin, I’m afraid you have no confidence in winning, right?
Moreover, it’s both of us teaming up now?
If a fight breaks out, you will have absolutely no room to retreat!”
Feng Tai continued to laugh: “I already made it very clear!
Quickly discard your weapons, and then come with us to meet someone!
Once you meet the person, General Guo Gan’s doubts will be resolved!
Whether you fight, surrender, leave, or stay, it will have nothing to do with General Xu Jin and myself!
The choice is yours to make!”
After hearing this, Guo Gan could not help but sigh to the heavens:
“Alas! Damn it all!
If I had known I would run into trouble today, I would have stayed in the military camp to guard!
Instead of being captured so carelessly!”
After muttering a few words, he acted decisively, and with a “clang,” he dropped his weapon and cupped his hands to Feng Tai and Xu Jin, saying:
“Two generals, please lead the way, I, Guo Gan, admit defeat!”
Feng Tai and Xu Jin did not dare to be careless upon seeing this!
After all, Guo Gan’s nickname was Prowling Wolf, and his lightness skill was not bad!
If they were not careful, he might have escaped!
The two generals then escorted Guo Gan, one in front and one behind, towards the center of the valley!
Not to mention how they went to see the Chief of the Mountain Stronghold Wang Lun, let’s talk about Leaping Creek Leopard Chen Yun!
Speaking of the three generals, Tiger, Wolf, and Leopard, only the figure ahead of him was General Xu Tao with the Golden Mace!
However, Xu Tao, while walking, suddenly reined in his warhorse, turned around, looked at Chen Yun, who was hesitant, and laughed:
“Leaping Creek Leopard Chen Yun, is it!
Let me reintroduce myself, my name is Xu Jin, known in the martial world as the Golden Mace General!”
“Brother Xu Tao, you don’t need to say more! I already heard you report your route outside the valley entrance!” Chen Yun waved his hand.
Xu Tao shook his head and laughed: “General Chen Yun, do not rush, listen to me finish!
I was originally the Military Control of Jiankang Prefecture, and also the brother of Golden Hammer General Xu Jin!
My current identity is a leader under the command of the Chief of the Mountain Stronghold of Liangshan Marsh, the White-Robed Demon Lord Wang Lun!”
Upon hearing this, Chen Yun immediately gripped his large saber tightly, and heard Xu Tao laugh again:
“Hehe! I advise you, General, not to act rashly!
Not to mention that this valley is full of our Liangshan heroes, why don’t you look behind you first!”
Hearing this, Chen Yun could not help but look back and saw that Southern Li Vermillion Bird Shi Bao was standing there with his saber across his horse, grinning!
“Are you really heroes of Liangshan?”
Chen Yun’s heart sank, and he said coldly: “If I remember correctly, we Huai River West Heroes have no ties with Liangshan!
We have no past grudges or present enmity!
Why are you calculating against us like this?
Are you not afraid of angering my King Wang Qing, and thus causing a great battle between our two forces?
As far as I know, Liangshan Marsh was not very famous in the past!
It was only recently, after the Chief of the Mountain Stronghold, the White-Robed Demon Lord Wang Lun, caused a stir in the Eastern Capital, that it gained some reputation in the martial world!
Since you have come to Huai River West, you should know that my King Wang Qing occupies many prefectures, with many heroes supporting him, and countless experienced warriors!…”
As he was speaking, Shi Bao burst into laughter:
“Haha! You fellow, stop rambling so much!
I am here today. If you can last fifty rounds under this Wind-Splitting Blade, I will agree to let you go!
Otherwise, obediently discard your weapons and surrender, and come with us to see Brother Wang Lun!”
Upon hearing this, Chen Yun blurted out:
“What did you say? The Chief of the Mountain Stronghold Wang Lun is also in this Rocky Valley?”
Shi Bao didn’t waste any words, urged his horse, wielded his saber, and charged forward, laughing loudly:
“What’s with all the nonsense? Take this saber strike!”
Seeing this, Chen Yun had no choice but to raise his Serrated Flying Sickle Great Cleaver to block!
However, he had underestimated Shi Bao’s martial arts!
Shi Bao wielded the Wind-Splitting Great Saber, which moved up and down like snowflakes!
Chen Yun, in a panic, tried to block, and was immediately overwhelmed!
In less than twenty rounds, in a moment of carelessness, his saber handle was struck by Shi Bao’s blade!
With a “clang,” Chen Yun’s Serrated Flying Sickle Great Cleaver was knocked flying!
Already flustered, with his weapon lost, Chen Yun was even more terrified!
In his haste, he reached for his bow and arrows, and as his hand touched the arrow shaft, he saw Shi Bao strike again!
Chen Yun could not dodge in time and thought of rolling off his horse to escape!
Unexpectedly, Shi Bao had already switched the Wind-Splitting Blade to his left hand, and with his right hand, he reached for Chen Yun’s waist, grabbed his armor belt, and with a strong pull, captured him alive on his galloping horse!
Seeing this, Xu Tao could not help but clap his hands and laugh loudly:
“Haha! Brother Shi Bao’s capture of the general on horseback is truly a skillful move!…”
