The group of people walked down the mountain.
This young man didn't seem to know what modesty was. Although he was confident, he wasn't arrogant. He always seemed to have a card up his sleeve. However, he also had the ability to convince others. At least until now, he had kept his word.
Jiang Jiao carefully kept the six flags in his arms. After walking for a few hours, they were already far from the top of the mountain. When they were about to reach the middle of the mountain, He Yan stopped and said, "Let's rest here for now."
Everyone sat down where they were, but He Yan climbed up the tree again and looked around. Wang Ba asked, "What are you doing?"
"Stepping on the plate," He Yan answered.
"You're so familiar with robbing. Why are you still stepping on the plate?" Wang Ba snorted. "You're pretending, aren't you?"
He Yan looked around and then climbed down the tree. He sat down on the Shi Tou and said, "This should be the last stop. Since we're using a trick, we have to succeed in one strike. Otherwise, with six flags, we might not be able to get first place."
"Will they really pass through here?" Jiang Jiao turned around and looked behind him. The forest was dense and there wasn't a single person in sight. "There are so many mountain paths and the mountain is so big. What if they take another path?"
"There are only main roads and small paths on Mount Baiyue." He Yan smiled. "People who carry flags should always be careful. If they take the main road, it's inevitable that they'll attract attention. They're afraid that other recruits will come and steal them. Therefore, they definitely won't take the main road. Among the small paths, this is the shortest way to the guard station and also the easiest way to find. You have to know that not everyone can remember the path they take. Therefore, it's very likely that they'll take this path. "
Huang Xiong quite liked to listen to He Yan speak. He asked, "Is this the military strategy you were talking about?"
"This is called the theory of power." He Yan picked up a tree branch and drew on the ground for them to see. "The imperial decree doesn't choose a place to wait for the enemy. Instead, we use simplicity to control complexity. We don't change to respond to changes. We use small changes to respond to big changes. We don't move to respond to movements. We use small movements to respond to big movements."
Wang Ba asked, "Then we don't move at all? Wasn't that what you said? Haven't our methods been exposed long ago? Others might fall for it. "
"Think about it. Since the other party has obtained so many flags, they must have won many matches in a row. Their morale must have risen greatly. If they were to face us, they might not necessarily lose." Even so, He Yan did not show any signs of anxiety on his face. "That's why we're going down the mountain to conserve our energy. While we're at it, we can also find a good place to set up an ambush. However, I think that in the end, the most powerful people from both sides will be the ones to seize the flag. "
"However, this is also natural. In the end, there will always be a victor between the most outstanding people."
No one could answer her. Only Wang Ba gave her a sidelong glance and said coldly, "How are you the most outstanding person?"
"I gave myself that title," He Yan answered sincerely.
Wang Ba: "…"
"Anyway, let's eat, drink, and rest here first. When we're done, we'll set up the ambush according to our plan just now. I have already surveyed this place. The terrain ahead is dangerous and narrow. It is easy to defend and difficult to attack. It is advantageous to us. We can take advantage of the situation. After I seize the flag, don't continue to fight. Quickly leave with me. Use the bottom of the mountain as the boundary. Once we leave White Moon Mountain, no one will be able to steal the flag. "
"Understood!" Huang Xiong gulped down half a pot of water in one go. "I already can't wait!"
"Give me the flag," He Yan said.
Jiang Jiao handed the flag to her. He Yan carried it on her body and said, "Presumably, the flag of the new recruit team that appears at the end will also be in the hands of the leader. At that time, I will definitely have to fight a fierce battle with him. You guys just need to keep the others busy and not let them get close. "
"Can you really do it alone?" Wang Ba asked. "There are six flags here. If we don't scatter them a bit, they won't all be taken away."
"You're underestimating your boss too much." He Yan lightly jumped and landed on a branch. She laughed. "At least in the Liang Province Guard, no one can steal my things."
Wang Xiaohan was currently leading one of their teams down the mountain.
His clothes were already so tattered that they couldn't even cover his upper body. Fortunately, his pants were still intact. The blade in his hand had already been chipped. His face had also taken a punch. There were dark circles under his eyes. His companions behind him weren't any better. They all had bruises on their faces and tattered clothes. Those who didn't know would probably think that they were refugees from outside the city.
Wang Xiaohan felt very hopeless.
When the Liang Province Guard recruits competed for the flag, they were all very proud at first and their blood was boiling. Who knew that when they actually went up the mountain, they would realize that this wasn't the case.
They had to find the flags that were messily hidden in the rugged mountain path. They had to be wary of snakes, insects, and wild beasts that appeared in the mountains. They also had to be wary of the traps that hunters set. If they had to compete with other recruits, it would be fine if they met someone with gentle methods. If they met someone with cruel methods, they would be beaten until their flesh was torn open.
Even though the instructor said that they wouldn't harm their lives before going up the mountain, but in a fight, it was impossible to come out unscathed. They really didn't endanger their lives. But they were beaten. Wang Xiaohan felt wronged. This was the first time in his life that he had been beaten so badly!
And their flags had been stolen. Whatever, it was stolen. Wang Xiaohan could also see that their team couldn't compare to the others. It was fine as long as they could safely go down the mountain. Whoever wanted to go to the Vanguard Camp can go. Fuck the Vanguard Camp, fuck the flag competition!
Just as he was thinking, he stepped into a clump of dead branches. Something hit his forehead. It didn't hurt, but it gave him a fright. He looked up and saw a red clothed youth sitting on the oak tree in front of him. He held an acorn in his hand and was about to aim it at his forehead. Seeing Wang Xiaohan look over, the youth smiled and greeted him. "Hey!"
The youth had delicate features and a lively expression. It should have been a good scene, but Wang Xiaohan felt like a bucket of cold water had been poured over him. His heart was cold. His voice trembled. He only had time to let out a miserable cry: "… … It's He Yan. Run — —"
His companions heard him and ran. Wang Xiaohan also wanted to turn around and run. But when he moved, he felt something fly towards his knees. Then, his legs went numb and he couldn't move anymore. He looked at his companions. They were all the same.
He Yan flew down from the tree. He was still holding the acorn in his hand. Just now, he had used the acorn to hit their acupuncture points. This was all because Wang Xiaohan and his companions were injured. Moreover, the mountain path was steep. They were already exhausted. That was why they were so easily restrained by He Yan.
He Yan walked in front of Wang Xiaohan. Wang Xiaohan didn't wait for him to speak and shouted: "We don't have any flags. We don't even have one!"
Wang Ba and the others also came out from the shadows. They searched them and shook their heads at He Yan: "We don't have any."
"Since you don't have any flags, why did you run when you saw me?" He Yan asked curiously.
"… … I was afraid that you would hit me." Wang Xiaohan said with difficulty.
"Who told you that we hit people?" He Yan was even more puzzled. He looked into his eyes: "Brother, you seem to be seriously injured. Is the battle for the flags on the mountain so intense?"
They had avoided the intense battle from the beginning to the end. They didn't know what the situation was. Now that they saw Wang Xiaohan and his companions' miserable state, they were all glad that they didn't fight with the recruits.
No one was willing to be beaten black.
"We, we heard that you stole a lot of flags." Wang Xiaohan stammered: "And your methods are sinister and cruel … …"
Wang Ba was not happy. "Who the hell is talking nonsense? Do we need to be cruel to be here? Who is trying to ruin our reputation? "
Wang Xiaohan didn't dare to say that the outsiders were much worse than this. They directly said that He Yan and his companions were a motley crew.
"You just came down from the mountain, right?" He Yan asked.
Wang Xiaohan nodded.
"You didn't even have a single flag. Why did you come down the mountain?"
Wang Xiaohan smashed the pot: "Since I couldn't get any, I might as well go back to take a bath and rest."
"Let me ask you." He Yan looked at him with a smile: "Other than us, who has the most flags on the mountain?"
"It's … … Lei Hou."
"Lei Hou?" Huang Xiong frowned: "Have you heard of this name?"
Jiang Jiao shook his head: "No."
Shi Tou and Wang Ba also expressed that they hadn't heard of it. There were tens of thousands of recruits in the Liangzhou Guard. Outstanding people would always be talked about. Since this Lei Hou had stolen so many flags, he must be very outstanding. But before this, no one had heard of this name.
"Is he very strong?" He Yan asked Wang Xiaohan.
"Very strong. He has more than ten flags. I want to get rid of all the flags in your hands. "Wang Xiaohan said.
More than ten flags. He Yan raised his eyebrows. It seemed that this Lei Hou wasn't just lucky. She asked: "How did he steal the flags? Did he set a trap?"
"No, no," Wang Xiaohan replied: "He just saw someone with a flag and directly fought with them. After defeating them, he stole the flag. His companions are about the same as us, but this person is too strong. He can fight against several people alone. "
He Yan was stunned. If that was the case, this person wasn't just strong. She asked: "You were injured by him?"
Wang Xiaohan nodded in humiliation.
He Yan shook his head.
Wang Xiaohan asked: "What's wrong?"
"He hit you. Why didn't you hit him?"
"I can't beat him!" Wang Xiaohan said angrily: "If I had your skills, I would have fought with him long ago!"
"That's not true. If you can't fight, use your brain." He Yan patted his shoulder and unsealed their acupoints: "You gave us so much information. I can't repay you. Don't worry. I will take revenge for you. Brothers, "She turned and called out to Jiang Jiao and the others:" Don't just stand there. Pack up and get to work. "
"You really want to fight with him?" Wang Xiaohan asked cautiously. After talking to He Yan for a while, he felt that He Yan wasn't as cruel as the rumors said. Wang Xiaohan was relieved and kindly advised: "Since you already have a flag, you should go down the mountain first. Lei Hou is really good at fighting. If you can't beat him, you won't have a flag. If you go down the mountain now, you can still get second place. "
"Second place?" He Yan shook his head: "Second place might not enter the vanguard. Don't worry, "He Yan said:" Who cares what kind of monkey he is. In my territory, he can only obediently be a worm. "
She laughed arrogantly. For a moment, Wang Xiaohan was speechless.
After He Yan asked a few questions, Wang Xiaohan and the others went down the mountain. They were probably afraid that if He Yan and Lei Hou fought, they would be implicated. They ran very fast and disappeared in a few moments.
Jiang Jiao turned and looked at He Yan: "From what he said, that Lei Hou is very strong."
"Don't worry," He Yan said: "I'm even stronger."
She was so confident that the others didn't know what to say. He Yan estimated the time. Lei Hou and the others should be going down the mountain soon. He urged everyone to quickly hide and not waste any time.
After hiding for about the time it took to drink a cup of tea. Someone's footsteps were approaching.
There were a total of five people. The other four were at the back and one was at the front. The one at the front should be the leader of the five. He was about twenty years old and was a young man. He was tall and thin, with a dignified appearance and bright eyes. He walked in front of the dense forest and suddenly stopped. He stopped his companions behind him and said: "Wait!"
"Big brother Lei?" His companions asked.
"In the dense forest ahead, there is a faint murderous aura. I'm afraid there is an ambush here."
"Ambush?" His companions found it strange, "Why would someone dare to ambush us?"
Their group, relying on Lei Hou alone, had snatched all the flags from the hands of the recruits on the mountain. Other people didn't even have to talk about an ambush. When they went down the mountain, they were very ostentatious and didn't hide at all. This was because no one could beat Lei Hou.
"We only have fourteen flags in our hands," Lei Hou said: "We don't know where to find the remaining six."
"Aren't the remaining ones in He Yan's hands?"
"That's right," Lei Hou looked at the dense forest ahead, "so the one who set up the ambush here is most likely He Yan."
The group looked at each other. After a while, someone asked: "Then what should we do?"
No one in the Liang Province Guard didn't know He Yan. He could be considered a one in ten thousand talent. Although Lei Hou was also very powerful, if the two of them fought, it was hard to say what the result would be.
"Good timing," Lei Hou suddenly smiled and said: "He's here. Let's snatch all his flags and not leave a single one for others."
These words were full of confidence and made everyone's blood boil. His companions all said good. Lei Hou said again: "You guys go deal with the others. Leave He Yan to me."
He didn't know that, coincidentally, He Yan also thought the same.
Lei Hou took a few steps forward. The path was narrow and there were dense forests on both sides. He didn't go forward. He only shouted to the front: "This one is Lei Hou. Come out, He Yan. I know you're here."
A young man's light laughter suddenly sounded from the tree. Lei Hou raised his head and looked up. The young man was leaning against a tree branch with one hand supporting his head. He seemed to be taking a nap. Her gaze was regretful. She said: "Brother's eyesight is too good. I can't hide it."
"You hid it well." Lei Hou also smiled. "It's just that your companions are too murderous."
He Yan thought helplessly, what could he do? One was a bandit, one was a hero of the forest, one was a young master of a martial arts school, and one was a hunter born and raised in Shuojing. All of them had been through bloody battles. How could they be as calm as a monk in a temple?
"Tell your people to come out," Lei Hou said: "Let's fight for the flags fair and square."
He emphasized the words "fair and square".
It was probably because he had heard about He Yan's "great achievements" at the top of the mountain. He liked to fish in troubled waters, so he emphasized that they couldn't use schemes and tricks.
"They like to play hide and seek," He Yan only smiled and said: "Let your people find them."
Lei Hou's smile turned cold. He looked at He Yan for a moment. Suddenly, a cold light rushed towards He Yan. He Yan moved sideways to avoid it. The cold light brushed past his shoulder. He saw the cold light fly back to Lei Hou's hand. It was a long sword.
This person originally used a sword.
"Brother, you're too impatient," He Yan smiled slightly. He raised his hand and pulled out the nine-section whip from his waist. The two whips collided in the air and made a crisp sound. The young man jumped down from the tree branch. "Then, I'll fight with you!"
She rushed towards Lei Hou.
Lei Hou greeted her. Behind him, Lei Hou's companions also wanted to help. But as soon as they moved, they saw several people coming out from all directions. From the grass, behind the Shi Tou, beside the tree trunk, and from the fox hole. They were probably He Yan's companions. They appeared without warning and seized the opportunity. Lei Hou's people were caught off guard and could only suffer such a loss.
They were all beaten up a few times.
Since they came up the mountain, they had been invincible. When had they ever been beaten up? For a moment, they were more shocked than angry.
Wang Ba waved his axe and rushed into the crowd: "I, your grandfather, have long wanted to come out and fight. Come, let's fight to our heart's content!"
He Yan smiled and said: "Take it easy, Brother Wang. If it ends too quickly, there won't be any more fights."
"You're still in the mood to joke?" Lei Hou felt that it was inconceivable. He was probably angry that He Yan wasn't focused during the fight. He didn't hold back and stabbed his sword towards He Yan's chest.
He Yan slightly frowned and looked at Lei Hou with a cold expression.
The recruits came up the mountain to fight for the flag. The goal was to fight for the flag and not to fight. Therefore, the instructor would remind them not to harm their lives. But when she fought with Lei Hou just now, she knew that this person didn't have any scruples.
No wonder Wang Xiaohan was beaten up so miserably and was disheartened so early. Wang Xiaohan wasn't the most miserable person who fought with Lei Hou on the mountain. For example, if it was someone else, they would have been stabbed.
He really didn't hold back at all.
Seeing He Yan's expression change, Lei Hou's eyes flashed with contempt. He said: "If you admit defeat now, I won't fight."
"How could that be?" The youth smiled and said: "I still want the remaining flags in your arms."
Lei Hou's expression changed. All the flags were indeed in his arms. First, it was because he was the one who stole the flags. If he had them, his companions wouldn't have any objections. Second, if he had them, no one would dare to steal them.
He didn't think that He Yan would see through him.
He sneered and quickly pointed his sword at He Yan. He Yan's front lapel was about to grab He Yan's flag. He Yan raised his hand and the nine section whip's tail hit Lei Hou's sword with a "pa" sound. He Yan tiptoed and retreated a few steps.
She lowered her head and looked at her clothes. Fortunately, they weren't cut open. Her heart flashed with a trace of displeasure. If this was in Shuo Jing, Lei Hou's actions would be enough for the girl to send him to jail. Molesting a good girl on the street was something a hooligan would do.
"Brother Lei is too rude." She raised her eyebrows and said: "I'm a bit angry."
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