When Ling Jian heard this, he couldn't help but laugh, "Good! I guarantee that even if that brat doesn't pee in his pants when he sees me, his legs will be shaking like noodles. "
"Hahaha …" Ling Tian laughed, "That day, you really made Ling Seventeen miserable. No wonder that brat is like a mouse that saw a cat when he sees you. Remember that time when Seventeen had diarrhea, you asked him to practice his swordsmanship. In the end, he couldn't hold it in and wanted to go to the toilet. You didn't agree and forced him to hold it in for an entire day. In the end, his pants were all wet. In the end, Ling Chi and the rest gave him a nickname, Gold, right? "
When this matter was brought up, Ling Jian also laughed happily, "It's that brat. This nickname is still used even now. It's the same as Ling Chi's Gou Dan. Anyone who mentions it will fall out with him. Even I don't dare to mention it! "
"Haha, and you said that you don't know how to brag. Aren't you bragging quite well? Let's go quickly. If we are late, that brat might make his move. If that happens, we won't be able to make it in time for the show. "Ling Tian called out. Immediately, four hundred elite cavalrymen flew past the mountain pass like a cloud of smoke.
Originally, Ling Tian's group had a total of five hundred men. However, in the previous battle, even though they had the advantage of time, place, and many ambushes, they still lost forty to fifty men. In addition, Ling Tian left behind twenty men to guard the mountain pass. Currently, they had a total of four hundred men. However, even if there were only four hundred of them, they might not be able to handle an army of thousands of people! These men were the elites of the elites. Among them, there were sixty of the First Pavilion's reserve assassins trained by Ling Jian, twenty-five of Feng Mo's Blood Iron Warriors, and the rest were all carefully selected from the tens of thousands of soldiers in the Ling House. Naturally, their battle prowess was not to be underestimated.
Ling Tian led this group of burly thugs and silently passed through the forest, stabbing into the back of the Xiao family's army.
In the Xiao family's tent.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Xiao army, Xiao FengYang, sat in the middle of the tent. He held an ancient book in one hand and squinted his eyes as he read it attentively. He looked just like Guan Yu, who was studying at night. His long beard, thin face, and slender eyes were especially vivid and lifelike.
However, at this moment, Second Master Xiao's heart was definitely not as calm as it appeared on the surface. At the end of the day, it was all about money! One must know that it had already been more than twenty days since they had set out for the army. And, the expenditure during this period of time could only be described with one word — astronomical! Although it was indeed an astronomical figure, the Xiao family could definitely afford it. The Xiao family's reputation as the world's financial magnate was not for nothing. If there was really a war of wealth, the Xiao family was confident that there was absolutely no one who could compete with them! A thousand years of accumulation of wealth was no joke. Even if it was Tamago or the Shui family of Heavenly Wind Continent, there was absolutely no comparison in terms of wealth. This was something that the Xiao family had always been very confident in!
According to news from reliable sources, the Southern Zheng was already unable to bear the burden of the entire country's war preparations. Although the compensation for the casualties had not been included, the Southern Zheng's finances were already unable to support such a huge expenditure. The Ling family and the Xiao family had both sent their troops to the Southern Zheng at the same time. Moreover, they had not made a move for a long time. As time passed, the citizens of the Southern Zheng became more and more flustered. It could be said that they were on the verge of collapse. The only thing that was lacking was the final straw that would crush the Southern Zheng.
Naturally, the Ling family's intentions were clear. However, the Xiao family's intentions were even more unfathomable. It was obvious that they wanted to kill two birds with one stone.
Right now, the Southern Zheng's national strength had been greatly depleted. Although it was a scene of devastation, at the same time, it was also a huge meat pie. However, this meat pie was placed in the middle of the two families' troops. Moreover, both families were eyeing it like tigers. Everyone knew that this meat pie no longer belonged to them. However, they still did not know who it would belong to in the end. It was wavering left and right. It was this feeling of knowing that they were going to be wiped out, but there was nothing they could do except wait. However, they knew that the result of waiting was still to be wiped out. This feeling was the most despairing and maddening.
The only problem now was that the Ling family's finances were still able to support them. Furthermore, according to the analysis of the information sent over by the intelligence agency, there was a very shocking piece of news. It was that the Ling family did not seem to be straining at all. This was what puzzled Xiao FengYang the most. It was also the reason why Xiao FengYang changed his plan and decided to make a surprise attack to speed up the pace.
When did the Ling family's finances become so powerful? They were supporting three fronts at the same time, but they did not seem to be straining at all. During this period of time, even if the Xiao family's huge financial resources were able to support them, it was definitely not easy. How could the Ling family support them?!
"In the future, the Ling family will definitely become the Xiao family's greatest enemy. The depth of the disaster is probably even greater than that of Tamago!" Xiao FengYang put down the book in his hand and sighed deeply. He was filled with endless regret. "Big brother, big brother, I'm afraid that not completely swallowing the Ling family over ten years ago is the biggest mistake our Xiao family has made in the past hundred years."
"Reporting to Second Master, everything has been prepared. We are just waiting for your orders." A general in black armor stepped into the commander's tent and reported respectfully.
"En, you may leave. In another two hours, it will be the agreed time. At that time, the army will set off. We must definitely attract the attention of the entire continent. "Xiao FengYang nodded his head calmly. Today was the agreed time with Meng RuoYun. Calculating the time, Meng RuoYun and the rest should have already entered Sky Bearing. As long as he mobilized the army at the agreed time, Meng RuoYun and the rest would attack four hours later. They would first attack the Ling House's residence which was weaker in terms of defense. After attacking the Ling House's residence, they would attack the Ling House's courtyard. They wanted to destroy the two core organizations of the Ling family in the shortest time possible! Even if they were unable to completely destroy the Ling family, they would definitely cause them to be unable to recover from the setback!
As he thought about this matter, Xiao FengYang felt that he had at least a 70% chance of success. The moment the Ling family was destroyed, the Southern Zheng would be within his reach. Furthermore, he had heard that there was internal strife in Eastern Zhao recently. The new DongFang Family Head, DongFang JingLei, had already started a rebellion. Now, both parties were fighting to their hearts' content. Furthermore, both parties were evenly matched and would definitely suffer heavy losses in the end. After settling this matter, half of the continent would be in the hands of the Xiao family along with the destruction of the Ling family!
If it wasn't for such a huge target, why would Xiao FengYang mobilize 450,000 soldiers in one go? Could there really be an enemy in the world that was worthy of the Xiao family's attention? Even Tamago did not have such qualifications. Just to deal with a mere Ling family?! Haha, what a joke!
After issuing this order, Xiao FengYang stood up. His deep gaze seemed to have penetrated through thousands of mountains and rivers, meeting the gaze of another destiny from afar.
"Yu ManLou, in the near future, it will be the time for our two families to battle it out! Do you know that I, Xiao FengYang, have been waiting for this day for a very long time? Let's see who is the number one military strategist in the world! " At this moment, Xiao FengYang's gaze was filled with lofty aspirations and loneliness.
Ever since the first time he led his troops into battle, Xiao FengYang had always been invincible and had never lost a single battle. The superiority of being at the pinnacle of victory had already made Xiao FengYang feel lonely at the top. As for the other military strategist who had never lost a single battle, Yu ManLou, he was Xiao FengYang's strongest opponent in the final battle. As for the others, they did not have the qualifications to enter the eyes of this Second Master Xiao!
A thousand victories were easy to obtain but a single defeat was hard to obtain!
Imagining the scene of him fighting his strongest opponent, Yu ManLou, in a decisive battle, Xiao FengYang's eyes were moist and his blood was boiling. If he could do that, then he would not let down the life of a hot-blooded man and a genius commander …
The sound of the bugle horn sounded!
Xiao FengYang's eyes shone brightly and outside the tent, orderly footsteps could be heard. Apart from the neighing of the war horses and the sonorous voice of the messenger, there was no other sound in the world.
The army had already set off!
Such a disciplined army, such a steel-like torrent, who else in the world apart from me, Xiao FengYang, would be able to train such a disciplined army?
*****
Ling Seventeen paced around anxiously. Ever since the Xiao family's army had set off, he had been jumping up and down in the forest, searching for any resources that could be used, including the terrain and water sources. But it was a pity that the Xiao family's general, Xiao FengYang, was indeed worthy of his reputation as the number one military strategist in the Xiao family. His arrangements along the path of the army could be said to be flawless!
This made Ling Seventeen so anxious that the needle-like beard on his chin grew even thicker. In just a few days, it had grown so long that he no longer looked like an eighteen or nineteen year old lad.
When he received Ling Chen's secret order to destroy the Xiao family's supply route at all costs, Ling Seventeen went completely crazy. Destroy at all costs — Ling Seventeen also wanted to do the same. He was even willing to sacrifice over a thousand people, including Ling Seventeen, for this goal.
But the problem was that after a few days of investigation, Ling Seventeen helplessly realized that he was like a dog biting a porcupine. He had no way to bite down on the Xiao family's supply route. Sacrifice was simple, but there was a price to be paid for it. It would be a blind sacrifice if he had to sacrifice all of his thousand men to no avail.
Even if he had to die, he had to die at the right place and at the right time. He had to use his death to deal a heavy blow to the enemy!
And even if he had the heart to fight to the death, it would be meaningless. Even if he sacrificed over a thousand people, he wouldn't be able to shake the Xiao family's supply route in the slightest!
Seeing the Xiao family's supply army shuttling back and forth at the foot of the mountain, Ling Seventeen wanted to curse out loud.
Along the way, there would be a temporary military outpost every ten li or so. Moreover, they were all facing each other from different corners, helping each other in both offense and defense. Although there weren't many people in each outpost, only forty to fifty, all of the outposts were built on top of open spaces. Wanting to take care of all of them silently was extremely difficult! Furthermore, as long as any of the military depots were lit up, his attack would be completely suppressed in the shortest amount of time. It was even possible that he wouldn't be able to escape.
According to Ling Seventeen's estimation, he would have to destroy at least twenty of the temporary military depots and completely destroy the roads in between before he could complete the mission given to him by the courtyard — to cut off the Xiao family's supply route for at least three days!
But now, he only had a thousand and two hundred people under him. Although these people were all experts in robbing, when it came to destroying the roads … they didn't have any better ideas other than destroying and setting fire. Facing such a situation, all of them were at their wits' end!
Any kind of destruction could be repaired by the Xiao family within half a day!
Ling Seventeen flew into a rage!
This was already the hundredth time he flew into a rage in the past seven to eight days! The surrounding subordinates all hid far away, afraid that they would accidentally provoke this irascible Big Leader and be whipped. Before this, there were already a few that were carried down the mountain …
Ling Seventeen sat on top of a rock and used the cover of the forest to observe the situation of the enemy troops below the mountain. The more he observed, the angrier he got. He couldn't help but start cursing again. Even though Ling Seventeen had already noticed from the corner of his eyes that his subordinates seemed to have received someone and were walking towards him, he didn't think of anything else. That was until a mocking voice that caused him to explode with rage rang out — —
"Yo, it's gold. What's wrong? Why is your face so red? Tsk tsk, look at you squatting on the rock. You really look like you're suffering from constipation. Eh … Are you going to create gold again? "
"F * ck your granny's mouth!" Ling Seventeen, who had nowhere to vent his frustrations, suddenly felt his beard tremble. He jumped up in anger and turned around. His eyes were spitting fire as he roared, "Which motherf * cker …" Before he could finish his sentence, he suddenly stood there with his mouth agape. His furry face that was red with anger suddenly turned green. His two thick legs suddenly went soft and trembled as if he was playing a pipa. He sat down on the ground with an expression as though he had seen a ghost.
Opposite him was his boss, the King of Assassins, Ling Ling Jian. As for the one looking at him with malicious intentions, it was' Gou Dan 'Ling Chi, who had just ridiculed him.
Thus, the bandits who were watching from afar suddenly saw an unbelievable scene: Their boss crawled two steps while crying to the heavens, and then stood up in ecstasy. When he wanted to give the other party a warm hug, he was kicked to the ground by the other party. Just when everyone was ready to take out their knives and fight to the death with their boss, they saw that not only was the boss not angry after being kicked, but he also moved closer to the other party with a flattering expression, as if he was not kicked enough …
Is this still our iron-blooded, heartless, upright, and unyielding boss? Everyone's eyeballs fell to the ground. Were they dreaming?! Everyone's eyes were cramping, and they were about to shoot out of their sockets … (To be continued, if you want to know what happened next, please go to www.qidian.com to read more chapters. Support the author, support the original reading!)
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