Chapter 374: Shi Ziran
The arrow had already been shot and was aimed at Jing Rong.
He didn't know which bastard had come out to block his way.
Zhao Huai was about to take another shot.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, a silhouette leaped down and landed beside Jing Rong.
He was as obedient as a kitten.
Shi Ziran kept a straight face, looking as though he couldn't be bothered with her. Half of his face was hidden under his loose bangs, and at the same time, his left eye patch was also covered.
His aura was like that of a ruffian.
His slender right eye was staring at Zhao Huai, who was standing on top of Earth Castle.
At this time …
Another person jumped out from the shade of the tree and stood beside Shi Ziran.
Shi Zijin looked at him coldly and asked curiously, "Aren't you a vegetarian?"
Shi Ziran replied, "Why do you care?"
"I don't care, but if something happens to His Highness, can you bear the responsibility?"
"What nonsense are you spouting? Did I ask His Highness to come? I just came back last night and he dragged me up here. Are you blaming me? "
"But you can't leave without a single soldier."
"His Highness said to save his Princess Consort Rong on his own to avoid unnecessary sacrifices. Moreover, you are useless. You can't even enter this small bandit lair. You've lived in vain."
"You're the one who's lived in vain. Can't you see that it's airtight outside? I can't even get in."
"That's for you. There's no place in this world that I can't get in." Shi Ziran glanced at her in disdain. He crossed his arms in front of his chest and held his sword in between his arms. He shook his leg and said, "Forget it, I'll protect His Highness. When we get in, you just need to protect Princess Consort Rong so that she won't be hurt if a fight breaks out."
He was so arrogant!
It was normal for the two of them to bicker.
This Shi Ziran was Shi Zijin's real brother!
Shi Zijin hated her arrogant brother the most.
The person Shi Ziran hated the most was his sister, who was weak in martial arts.
Both of them had grown up together with Jing Rong, but even though they were siblings, their personalities were worlds apart.
Shi Ziran's arrogance was tinged with a tinge of ruffian and his mouth was vicious. Every word he uttered was lethal. Shi Zijin, on the other hand, was much colder and less talkative.
However, the two of them had something in common — they both had a sense of brute force in their bones.
Half a year ago, Shi Ziran suddenly said that he wanted to go to Mount Buddha to become a vegetarian to purify his soul. Coincidentally, Jing Rong had to leave the capital to investigate the 'Lin Capital Case', so he allowed Shi Ziran to go to Mount Buddha to become a vegetarian without having to follow him.
Now that they had descended the mountain, they immediately chased after Jing Rong's group that very night.
Jing Rong pretended not to hear their conversation. His lips curled into a smile as he dismounted from his horse.
His proud and upright posture was as stalwart as a rock!
He looked up at Zhao Huai, who was standing on top of the bunker, and said coldly, "Since I've dodged your arrow, will the First Master of the Gaoshan Gang go back on his word?"
Annoyed, Zhao Huai punched his thigh and threw the bow and arrow to the person beside him.
He gave the order.
"Open the door."
The door opened.
Jing Rong strode in, with Shi Ziran following behind him calmly.
However, Shi Zijin had her reservations. She whispered in Jing Rong's ear, "Your Highness, you can't go in."
Jing Rong ignored her.
Shi Ziran rolled his eyes at his sister. "Meddlesome."
NMD！
The door was closed after the three of them entered.
The bandits glared at them as if they wanted to roast them alive.
Zhao Huai also dismounted and walked towards Jing Rong with the same disdainful expression.
He tilted his head and asked, "Aren't you afraid that I'll kill you for coming in like this?"
Jing Rong replied, "I've already said that you can give it a try."
"As expected of our Great Lin Dynasty's Prince. You have guts. I like it." He waved his hand. "Servants, prepare some strong wine. Our Gaoshan Gang is lucky to have invited a Prince in."
Amidst the jeers of the bandits, Jing Rong and the Shi siblings sat down in the camp. Jars of strong wine were also served.
Actually, when Jing Rong entered, he had already sized up the layout of the Gaoshan Gang.
Unlike the outside, the security inside was much more lax.
According to military theory, it was like a large net that separated the inside from the outside.
As the saying goes, it was difficult to enter, but difficult to leave!
It didn't look like a bandit's lair at all. Instead, it looked more like a regular military camp.
It was evident that the deceased Old Master was very capable.
Zhao Huai picked up a bowl of wine and said to Jing Rong, "Since I've invited you in for a drink, we won't leave until we're drunk. Have a taste and see if my Gaoshan Gang's wine is sweet or bitter."
Jing Rong's expression was calm as he picked up a bowl of wine.
"Your Highness, don't drink." Shi Zijin stopped him.
Zhao Huai laughed. "What? Are you worried that I've poisoned the wine? If I wanted to kill you, I would've done it outside. There's no need to wait until here. I, Zhao Huai, would never do such a thing. "
He finished his words and downed the wine in one gulp.
Jing Rong picked up the wine and downed it in one gulp.
He put down the bowl in his hand and scanned the surroundings. He smiled. "This Gaoshan Gang is indeed a good place. If it's located at the fortress at the border, it will definitely be able to repel enemy attacks."
"Of course. My Gaoshan Gang is filled with traps. Even the most skilled martial artist would not be able to enter."
Shi Ziran couldn't help but laugh. "I can enter a lousy mountain village whenever I want. What traps? They're just decorations. "
Oh my, how arrogant!
Zhao Huai's eyes narrowed as he sized Shi Ziran up. He snorted. "You're the only one in this world who can block my arrows. Looks like your martial arts are pretty good."
"Just so-so. Third in the martial arts world."
"Then who's second?"
"Dead."
"First?"
"Also dead."
"Don't tell me you killed him?" Zhao Huai asked.
Shi Ziran chuckled. He hugged his sword and narrowed his eyes, "That's not it. I heard that because I was too arrogant, I was killed by the people of the Jianghu. Because of that, I became a vegetarian for half a year. I wanted to purify my soul so that … I wouldn't follow in their footsteps." As he spoke, he pointed at his left eye, "This eye of mine is a direct lesson."
There was a deeper meaning in his words.
Zhao Huai understood as well. "What do you mean?"
"I just wanted to give you a piece of advice. Don't be too arrogant. Otherwise, you'll be killed without knowing it."
Zhao Huai's eyes flashed with murderous intent as he glared at Shi Ziran.
Jing Rong tilted his head and glanced at Shi Ziran.
"Ziran, don't be rude."
"Yes, Your Highness."
Jing Rong smirked and said to Zhao Huai, "My subordinates were rude and impulsive in their words and actions. First Master, please don't take offense. After all, if my subordinates were disobedient and were killed, they can only blame their master for not teaching them well."
Pfft —
It had to be said that Jing Rong and Shi Ziran performed quite well.
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