The two rockets hit their target almost simultaneously! There was a pile of hay and a few leather bags there! Flames erupted with a "whoosh"!

"Enemy attack!"

"There's an ambush!"

A gasp and commotion erupted on the "Rock Slope"!

Almost at the moment the fire started, Qin Hongyu and another guard arrived with their rockets on Eagle Beak Rock!

"There's an ambush behind us too!"

"We've fallen for their trap!"

Feng Kun's troops were in complete chaos. Some were busy putting out fires, while others were anxiously searching for the "ambush troops," and their formation was in disarray.

At the same time, Lin Feng and the guard appeared on the grassy slope, firing their hunting bows indiscriminately towards the "rocky slope" while letting out shrill whistles and battle cries: "The wind's getting strong! Get out of here!"

"Charge shoulder to shoulder! Don't let a single one escape!" The voice echoed through the canyon, as if a large number of ambushes were indeed attacking from the flanks.

"Instructor Qin! There's an ambush! Charge through!" Lin Feng shouted at the convoy in the canyon, his voice drowning out the chaotic shouts.

The burly man at the head of the convoy, riding a black horse and carrying a long spear, was none other than Qin Yong.

Despite the sudden turn of events, he remained calm and shouted sharply, "Escort the convoy! Archers, suppress the flanks! Swordsmen and shieldmen, protect the two wings! Charge!"

The Qin family guards immediately formed a battle formation, using their bows and arrows to suppress the "rocky slope" and the cliffs on both sides, while protecting the carriage and speeding up, they actually managed to pass through the most dangerous "rocky slope" section.

At the top of the "One Line Sky" cliff, several dark figures seemed restless, peering down.

In the canyon, Qin Yong's convoy rushed over the "rocky slope" and entered the "narrow pass".

At this moment, more than ten masked men in black suddenly emerged from near the exit of the "One Line Sky" tunnel, wielding sharp blades, attempting a final interception.

"Kill!" Qin Yong roared, taking the lead and wielding his spear like a dragon, sending two men flying.

The guards behind him roared and rushed forward, engaging the men in black who were blocking their way in a fierce battle.

Although these men in black were fierce and brave, they were no match for Qin Yong, a fierce general on the battlefield and his elite guards. In no time, they were killed and scattered, leaving behind a pile of corpses.

The convoy finally broke through the narrow pass and entered the relatively open valley area.

"Withdraw!" Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Lin Feng shouted and quickly disappeared into the tall grass with the guard, heading towards the rendezvous point agreed upon with Qin Hongyu and Bai Xiaohe.

As dawn broke, the morning light dispelled the last wisps of mist and smoke in the canyon.

Several miles away, in a remote mountain valley, Lin Feng, Qin Hongyu, and the others, who had successfully escaped and reunited, finally met Qin Yong's convoy, which had just calmed down and stopped to rest.

Seeing that Qin Hongyu was unharmed, Qin Yong strode forward and knelt on one knee: "Miss! Your subordinate is late in protecting you, and you have been frightened!"

"Instructor Qin, please get up!" Qin Hongyu quickly helped him up, then pointed to Lin Feng, "We were able to escape danger entirely thanks to Captain Lin's brilliant strategy and selfless rescue!"

Qin Yong stood up, looked at Lin Feng, cupped his hands in thanks, and said in a deep voice, "Qin Yong thanks Captain Lin for saving my life!"

"Instructor Qin, you flatter me. It's just my duty," Lin Feng returned the greeting with a respectful bow.

Qin Yong immediately said, "Miss, Captain Lin, we cannot linger here. We must set off immediately and return to Blackwater City as soon as possible to see the master and discuss this further!"

"Instructor Qin is right."

Qin Hongyu nodded and looked at Lin Feng, "Captain Lin, Sister Su, Little He, Doctor Sun, let's go back to Blackwater City together. It will be safe once we get there."

Lin Feng glanced at Su Wanyue and Bai Xiaohe, then looked in the direction of Blackwater City in the distance, and nodded.

The convoy drove through the bustling streets of Khara-Khoto, attracting the attention of passersby.

The Qin family is quite well-known in the north. Many people recognize Qin Yong and those specially reinforced, heavily covered trucks.

Servants were already looking out the door. When they saw the convoy arrive, one of them rushed inside to report, while the others quickly opened the side door and removed the door sill.

Everyone dismounted and got off the carriage.

Then they heard hurried footsteps coming from inside the door.

A middle-aged man, about fifty years old, with a clean-shaven face and three long strands of beard, wearing a dark blue silk robe, strode out, followed by several people who looked like managers.

"Father!" Qin Hongyu stepped forward quickly.

"Hongyu!" Qin Yulin, Qin Hongyu's father, looked his daughter up and down. Seeing that she was travel-worn but in good spirits, he finally felt relieved.

"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back! Come inside and talk!"

He then looked at Lin Feng and the others, his gaze lingering on Lin Feng's face with scrutiny and inquiry.

"Father, this is Lin Feng, the head of the scout team of the Shuofeng Border Army. I was able to return safely thanks to Head Lin's escort all the way and for rescuing Instructor Qin and us!" Qin Hongyu quickly introduced, her tone full of gratitude.

A glint flashed in Qin Yulin's eyes. He stepped forward and cupped his hands in thanks to Lin Feng: "Captain Lin, I am deeply grateful! Please, everyone, come inside!"

"You're too kind, Master Qin. I am unworthy of such a title." Lin Feng returned the greeting with clasped hands, neither humble nor arrogant.

At dusk, a servant came to invite them to a banquet.

The banquet was held in the front hall, "Juyi Hall".

Everyone raised their glasses and drank together. The liquor was very strong, like a flaming sensation on the palate.

During the meal, Qin Yulin slammed his hand on the table, causing the cups and plates to rattle: "Feng Kun! What a despicable Deputy General Feng! I, Qin, have never offended him, and in our business dealings, I have always given him the proper benefits according to the rules. Yet he dares to try and destroy my Qin family!"

"Father, Feng Kun is probably after more than just those small benefits."

Qin Hongyu said coldly, "His power in the military has grown significantly in recent years, and he has shown much dissatisfaction with General Wang (the General Who Guards the North). Seeing the close relationship between my Qin family and General Wang, he probably wants to take this opportunity to make trouble for him!"

Qin Yulin's eyes sharpened, and he slowly nodded: "What Hongyu said is not without reason. He has the backing of a certain powerful figure in the court, and has become increasingly arrogant in recent years."

He looked at Lin Feng and said solemnly, "Captain Lin, you have been a great benefactor to my Qin family. I wonder what your plans are next? If you are willing to stay in the North, in Blackwater City, or even in the Zhenbei Army, I will help you make a future. If you wish to return to Shuofeng, I will certainly provide you with travel expenses and send someone to escort you, ensuring your safe journey."

This question was direct and gave Lin Feng a choice.

Everyone at the table looked at Lin Feng. Su Wanyue gently touched his hand. Bai Xiaohe also looked up.

Lin Feng hesitated for a moment, then said, "Thank you for your kindness, Master Qin. However, I have duties to perform and must return to Shuofeng as soon as possible to report back..."

Suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside the hall, and a man dressed as a guard rushed in and whispered a few words in Qin Yong's ear.

Qin Yong's expression changed slightly. He stood up and said to Qin Yulin, "Master, the gatekeeper reports that Deputy General Feng... has arrived. He's already outside the gate."

The hall fell silent instantly.

A cold glint flashed in Qin Yulin's eyes, but he quickly plastered a polite smile on his face: "Oh? Vice General Feng, what a coincidence. Please come in!"

He looked at Lin Feng and the others and said in a low voice, "Captain Lin, gentlemen, Feng Kun has come here because he heard that Hongyu has returned. He may be trying to test us, or even have ill intentions. Please go to the inner hall for the time being."

Lin Feng nodded and retreated with the others into the warm pavilion connected to the Hall of Righteousness.

The warm pavilion was separated from the main hall by only an exquisite openwork sandalwood screen, through which one could vaguely see and hear what was happening outside.

They had just hidden themselves when they heard a loud, arrogant laugh coming from outside.

"Boss Qin! I heard your daughter has returned safely, so I've come to offer my congratulations! Please forgive my uninvited visit!"

The sound of footsteps was loud and bustling; the group had already entered the Hall of Gathering Righteousness.

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