Jiang Pengji had discovered An Cui's existence a long time ago.
Just as she had expected, the other party had chosen her direction in a panic when they were escaping. Everything was as perfect as he had planned.
"My Lord, the front line has already started fighting. Should I send troops to support the generals?"
The general who spoke used to be Yang Tao's subordinate. Of course, he was now Jiang Pengji's man.
Currently, he was mainly responsible for protecting Jiang Pengji. To put it bluntly, he was the leader of the security team. Combat was secondary.
Although this position was not very close to the battlefield, it was related to Jiang Pengji's safety. Only her trusted subordinates could take up the post.
Sitting in this position not only meant that he had Jiang Pengji's trust, but it also meant that he could make his presence felt in front of the new master. His future was bright.
Regarding Jiang Pengji's trust and importance, not only was this person extremely touched, but the old officials of Yang Tao also completely submitted to her and no longer had any suspicions. After all, if Jiang Pengji was really suspicious of Yang Tao's old officials, she would not entrust her own safety to Yang Tao's faction.
This was an analysis from an outsider's point of view. Only Jiang Pengji and the audience in the streaming room knew the truth.
Her battle prowess was too tyrannical, and most of the guards were just decorations, completely useless. It didn't matter who sat in this position.
If promoting the old officials of Yang Tao's faction could make the internal affairs more harmonious, Jiang Pengji didn't mind making them feel touched for a while longer.
"No need. Let them fight. We have a more important mission." Jiang Pengji spat out the dog's tail grass in her mouth and mounted the horse. She said sternly, "Gather the troops and follow me. I'm afraid there's a big fish today. I'm counting on him for supper tonight. "
The big fish Jiang Pengji was referring to was naturally An Cui.
She was the lord, and the people around her had to listen to her. They would go wherever she wanted them to go.
The captain of the security team obeyed the order and went to gather the troops. After a while, he came back with some excitement in his eyes.
He had long heard of how powerful this lord was. She was the chosen one, so following her would definitely not go wrong.
The dark night posed no obstacle to Jiang Pengji. Her spirit was firmly locked onto An Cui. She calculated his route of advance and arrived at his destination early, waiting for him to walk right into her trap. The terrain here was relatively flat, and there was a shallow pool not far away, so there were mosquitoes everywhere.
"Your Highness, we are here to …"
The captain of the security team hesitated. There were so many mosquitoes here. Were they here to feed the mosquitoes?
Even though he was wearing a mighty and heavy armor with thick clothes underneath, he still couldn't stop those little fellows from invading his body. Not long after, he felt the back of his hand itch a little. He swatted at the mosquitoes with his other hand and killed three of them at once.
The leader of the security team grimaced, but he did not dare to spit at Jiang Pengji. He did not want to provoke her.
He couldn't help but mutter. His lord was dressed tightly, but her skin was soft and tender. Those mosquitoes should like her more, right?
Squatting in such a place, he was actually able to maintain his composure and straighten his back. As expected of someone with firm confidence.
Little did they know that no mosquito dared to bite Jiang Pengji.
She had been fishing for more than ten years and had not caught a single mosquito. It could be seen how afraid the animals were of her. Which mosquito would dare to bite her?
According to Salted Fish in the streaming room, Jiang Pengji's blood was as poisonous as her person.
"They're almost here."
Jiang Pengji placed her left hand on the hilt of the God-Slaying Saber at her waist.
"What's coming?"
Just as the leader of the security team finished speaking, he faintly felt the ground tremble slightly. He listened attentively and seemed to hear the vague sound of hooves.
Very soon, he knew what was coming.
The sound of hundreds of hooves was getting closer and closer. The leader of the security team was so shocked that he could not close his mouth.
Because they were prepared, and Jiang Pengji used the reeds on the beach as cover, the enemy did not notice them at all. If she had not ordered the archers to attack first and reap a wave of heads, An Cui and the others would probably only realize that something was wrong when they were face to face with Jiang Pengji …
The rain of arrows in front of them caught them off guard. The cavalrymen at the front fell off their horses one after another. They only had time to let out a short scream.
"Isn't it a pleasure to have a friend come from afar?" Jiang Pengji drew out the God-Slaying Saber at her waist. The snow-white blade was extremely eye-catching in the dark night. It was as if the blade did not reflect the moonlight but glowed on its own. "Duo Xi, we haven't seen each other for many years. Do you still remember me? It's not easy to meet an old friend. Duo Xi, why don't you stay for a cup of tea and catch up? Why are you in such a hurry? "
Even though she was speaking ingratiatingly, the murderous intent emanating from her body was so obvious that even a blind man could sense it.
Jiang Pengji's voice was not too loud. She was also a distance away from An Cui. Logically speaking, the latter should not have been able to hear her.
In the end, not only did An Cui hear her clearly, but the defeated soldiers around him also heard her clearly.
Everyone had different reactions, but there was one thing that they all had a common understanding of —
Terror!
An Cui's breathing was heavy. The joy of escaping had not even passed when the Soul-Reaping Envoy followed closely behind and blocked the way out.
He used a hoarse and venomous voice, almost squeezing Jiang Pengji's name out of his molars.
"Liu — Xi —"
An Cui was like an angry and heavily injured beast. He paced back and forth in his cage anxiously, his eyes filled with murderous intent.
As An Cui shouted these two words, the soldiers who heard the commotion panicked.
Liu Xi —
This name had been with them since the beginning of the war like a shadow. They could not help but feel a headache when they heard it, let alone when they saw him in person.
Jiang Pengji smiled and said, "Duo Xi, you still remember me."
An Cui's breathing became even heavier.
How could he not remember?
Could it be that today was the day of his death? Would this be his burial ground?
No!
He would not die, and he would not lose either!
An Cui took a deep breath and said, "Liu Xi, you guard your Dongqing, and I'll guard my Nansheng. We'll mind our own business. If there are foreign enemies in the future, we can still help each other. Why must you be so ruthless? Nansheng is not as simple as you think. In the end, I'm afraid the losses outweigh the gains. "
As he spoke, An Cui gave the general beside him a look. The general understood and retreated a little on his horse, hiding behind the people.
He held his bow and nocked an arrow, closed his eyes, and determined Jiang Pengji's position based on the sound.
This person was a famous archer in An Cui's tent. Determining the location of a target by listening to the sound was his specialty.
The night was dark, and the distance between them was a little far. If he drew his bow and shot an arrow, it would be extremely difficult for the enemy to discover him.
Jiang Pengji could not help but be amused.
The two families had fought to this point and would not rest until one side was dead. Did An Cui think he could persuade her with just a few words?
"What do you mean by 'I guard my Dongqing, and you guard your Nansheng'?" Jiang Pengji said strangely, "Dongqing is mine, but Nansheng is not yours. My ambition is to rule the world, and Nansheng will be mine in the end. On account of our friendship in the past, I can point out a bright path for you. An Duo Xi, if you lead your troops and pledge allegiance to me, I'll confer you the title of Duke Anle. You'll enjoy a lifetime of glory, splendor, and wealth … "
As soon as he finished speaking, the archer had already shot an arrow from the dark.
The bowstring buzzed softly, and the arrow pierced through the air.
An Cui's heart leaped into his throat.
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