The Prodigal Son

The Yan army did not launch another attack until dusk.

The battlefield has fallen into a long-awaited calm.

But Liang Hongqiao and her team dared not let their guard down in the slightest.

The current calm is likely a prelude to an even more intense attack.

Taking advantage of this time, Liang Hongqiao ordered her men to quickly prepare food so that the soldiers could replenish their strength.

After eating and drinking their fill, Liang Hongqiao gathered with Qi Dachui and the others to chat and joke around.

"By the way, Big Hammer, how do you use that technique? Teach us."

As Liang Hongqiao spoke, she made a gesture of grabbing an arrow and throwing it.

This action is very simple; anyone can do it.

But if they could throw the arrows more than ten feet away, that would be the best they could do.

But Qi Dachui could throw arrows from a distance of more than eighty zhang.

The key point is that its power is in no way inferior to drawing a bow and nocking an arrow.

"Yes, yes, teach us! We want to learn too."

Du Fan and Yue Hanshan nodded in agreement.

"You can't learn this."

Qi Dachui scratched his head. "This not only requires knowing how to exert force, but also strength. The Duke taught many of us, but Qin Xiong and Xu Kui couldn't do it..."

This skill is not a secret.

Qin Fumeng has taught many people, including Xu Wan.

But in the end, he was the one who mastered this skill.

"Duke Wei also tutored Xu Kui?"

Several people were surprised.

"yes!"

Qi Dachui nodded. "Young Master Thirteen said that Xu Kui and Miss Xu are both considered half-disciples of the Duke..."

Speaking of Qin Yu, Qi Dachui immediately became worried again, muttering to himself, "I wonder how the Thirteenth Young Master is doing."

This was the first time he had been away from Qin Yu for so long.

Although he knew that Qin Yu was now a ninth-level expert, he was still worried about not being by Qin Yu's side.

"Don't worry! Qin Hou should be fine."

Liang Hongqiao comforted her, "Yan Wujiu must be in danger right now, that's why the Yan army is attacking so frantically."

"right!"

Du Fan, with his arm around Qi Dachui's shoulder, chuckled and said, "By guarding this side, we're helping Lord Qin."

"Um."

Qi Dachui nodded slightly.

"Young Master, the enemy has started attacking again!"

As they were talking, a messenger quickly ran over to report.

Upon hearing this, the group suddenly stood up.

Liang Hongqiao's face darkened, and she shouted, "Everyone, return to your positions immediately!"

"Du Fan, hold the middle position!"

"Qi Dachui, you and your men are ready to provide support at any time. Wherever a crisis arises, immediately fill the gap!"

After saying that, Liang Hongqiao immediately picked up her fine iron spear and charged into the center of the army formation.

None of them dared to be negligent, and they all rushed to their positions.

Before long, the Yan army, which had also eaten and drunk its fill, launched another fierce attack on their defenses.

Just as the two sides were engaged in fierce fighting, the sound of retreat was heard again from the rear of the Yan army.

Although the Yan army, which was fiercely attacking Ning's defenses, was somewhat bewildered, they still quickly retreated, leaving behind thousands of corpses.

The lieutenant, filled with resentment, rushed to his wounded commander and angrily demanded, "General, why did we retreat?"

Attack if you must attack, defend if you must defend!

They had only advanced halfway when they suddenly retreated!

Not only did they lose men and troops for nothing, but they also damaged their own morale.

Do it all at once, second time tired, third time exhausted.

Don't you understand such a simple principle?

Bang!

Facing the enraged deputy general, the Yan army commander suddenly kicked him, roaring with grief and indignation, "You think I fucking want to retreat?"

The deputy general was furious at being kicked for no reason.

Just as he was about to erupt, he saw that the commander's eyes were red and glistening with tears.

Seeing this, the lieutenant's anger subsided by half, and he cautiously asked, "General, what exactly happened?"

The commander slowly turned around, his face filled with sorrow, and replied, "I just received news that Prince Su has been defeated and his entire army is likely wiped out! General Tie has ordered all units at the front to withdraw to Jianmu tonight to defend it..."

What?

Upon hearing his words, the lieutenant staggered and nearly fell to the ground.

Prince Su... was his entire army wiped out?

Is it...

Even Prince Su...

The lieutenant dared not think any further, his voice trembling as he asked, "Is the news...reliable?"

The commander did not speak, but tried his best to calm himself down.

After a long silence, the commander finally spoke slowly: "It's news that Wei Zhui risked his life to bring back. It's said that Wei Zhui not only lost an arm, but was also knocked down from the Grandmaster realm by Ning the Butcher..."

As soon as he finished speaking, the lieutenant felt all his strength suddenly drain away and collapsed to the ground.

Even Wei Zhui has been knocked down from the Grandmaster realm!

Prince Su is likely to face more misfortune than good fortune.

Finished!

The Great Yan Dynasty is completely finished!

The complete annihilation of Zong Bi's army dealt a significant blow to the morale of the Yan army.

If even Prince Su, Yan Wujiu, were to die in battle, it would be an even greater blow to their morale.

This is Prince Su!

Even His Majesty the current emperor has to call him Imperial Uncle!

"Prepare to withdraw from Jianmu!"

The general uttered a single, feeble sentence and strode heavily into the main tent.

Yes, the Great Yan Dynasty is finished!

Even if they can defend Tiger Prefecture, they cannot win the hearts of the people!

With Yan Wujiu's death, the Great Yan lost more than just a famous general.

Rather, it is a banner in the military!

Liang Hongqiao and the others were also baffled by the retreat of the Yan army.

"Young Master, what do you think the Yan army is trying to do?"

"It might be a probing attack, to see where our defenses are weakest, and then concentrate our attack on our weakest point at night."

"A probing attack doesn't have to cost so many lives, does it?"

"Yes, the Yan army has lost so many soldiers, yet they still dare to use such a wasteful fighting method?"

"Alright, forget about all that, let's just hold our own lines..."

Liang Hongqiao really didn't know what kind of fighting style the Yan army was using.

But she guessed that the Yan army was definitely plotting something.

Otherwise, if the battle is going well, there's no reason for them to suddenly retreat.

Right now, she doesn't have time to think about that much.

Regardless of what schemes the Yan army might have, they only have one mission.

Hold the line!

As for other things, they are not something they should consider.

They couldn't figure out what was going on, but Qin Fumeng in the central army did.

"The enemy has most likely received news that Yan Wujiu's troops have been wiped out!"

Qin Fumeng's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he immediately ordered: "Send word to Yuan Ji and Liang Hongqiao to closely monitor the movements of the enemy on both flanks. If the enemy makes any unusual moves, report back immediately!"

"Send a message to Commander Xue: Yan Wujiu's forces have likely been wiped out, and the enemy may retreat overnight! My troops will then pursue them. Please send troops to cooperate with my forces, Commander Xue!"

The Yan army suffered heavy losses and would not waste resources by launching a probing attack!

With Yan Wujiu's troops wiped out, the Yan army had no reason to continue its attack!

That's probably the reason!

After the messenger left, Xu Kui looked at Qin Fumeng with a wry smile, "Could Yan Wujiu's troops have really been wiped out?"

The bruises on Xu Kui's face had not completely faded, and when he gave a bitter smile, it looked like he was crying.

He even wanted to personally seek revenge on Yan Wujiu!

"Most likely!"

Qin Fumeng glared at Xu Kui with a smile. "Alright! Stop with your little schemes! Thirteen is your brother-in-law, your father's son-in-law! It's the same if he avenges your father!"

Xu Kui smiled, feeling a sense of helplessness in his heart.

I don't really think I'm going to lead my troops all this way just to watch the show, do I?