The God of War Who Protects the Nation: Starting with Saving a Mother and Daughter in Distress

Qin An was somewhat surprised to learn that Han Quan had chosen to cover the rear.

From their previous conversation, he could clearly see that Han Quan was not the kind of person who would sacrifice himself for others, and that he would choose to cover the rear at such a critical moment.

In the past, Qin An would never have risked his life.

But now, Han Quan's existence is crucial to whether he can successfully join the army.

Having finally gotten such an opportunity, he didn't want to miss it, so he immediately went to rescue Han Quan.

"Don't go!" Old Sun grabbed him. "Officer Han said we must make sure you and this survivor are safely returned. Those maps and letters are the most important! He's covering our retreat to buy us time!"

Qin An struggled to shake off his hand: "I can't just stand by and watch someone die!"

Old Man Sun held him back tightly: "Brother Qin An, calm down! Going back now is suicide! We can't let Officer Han's efforts go to waste!"

Qin An looked at the anxious eyes of Old Man Sun and Li Zhuang, then at the trembling Bai Ji scout on the ground, and at the map and letter in his arms, and hesitated.

But in the end, he shook his head: "No, there's another way!"

As he spoke, he handed the prisoners and the letter to Old Man Sun: "Take these things and leave first. I'll go and meet up with Constable Han!"

Qin An's choice left Old Man Sun and the others somewhat incredulous.

They wanted to say more, but Qin An didn't give them the chance.

After throwing the items and people to them, he turned and headed back to the battlefield.

Old Man Sun and the others couldn't stop them in time.

Qin An no longer cared about their reactions.

At this moment, as he walked forward, his mind was immersed in the system.

There are several unread messages in the system.

[Congratulations, host, on successfully killing the creature. Reward: Strength +1]

[Congratulations, host, on successfully killing the creature. Reward: Agility +1]

[Congratulations, host, on successfully killing the creature. Reward: Constitution +1]

In his previous sneak attack with Han Quan, he killed three people.

Each one actually gave him three attribute points.

"Indeed, the battlefield is the best place for me to grow. Now that I've decided to join the army, I need to grow as quickly as possible. I can't miss out on small-scale battlefields like this."

At this moment, he felt no fear whatsoever; on the contrary, he was eager to try due to the power boost brought about by killing.

Feeling his all-around improvement, Qin An opened the system panel and saw that the values ​​on it had been updated.

[Host: Qin An]

Age: 17

【Strength: 10】

[Agility: 8]

[Physical Fitness: 7]

[Endurance: 6]

【Spirit: 4】

Commander-in-Chief: 5

[Skills: Basic Archery, Intermediate Hunting, Basic Knife Skills]

Overall combat strength: 9

When Qin An saw his combat power value, his brows furrowed slightly.

"Three attribute points only increased combat power by two points? It seems that the higher you go, the harder it is to increase combat power."

After muttering this to himself, Qin An didn't bother to think about it any further.

Because he had already heard the commotion.

Looking out by the moonlight, one could see a figure running ahead, with ten pursuers behind him.

The figure in front of them was Han Quan.

At this moment, he looked very disheveled and was in poor condition; he couldn't hold on for long.

Although the person was found, Qin An did not rush to show himself.

Outnumbered and outgunned, it would be unwise to confront the enemy head-on.

After scanning his surroundings, he quietly crept up behind a boulder.

In that short time, Han Quan was eventually caught up and surrounded by ten Baiji spies.

Amidst the flashing swords and clashing blades, Han Quan's figure was already somewhat unsteady.

His clothes were soaked in blood, and his left arm hung limply at his sides, clearly indicating that he had suffered a serious injury.

But his right hand, gripping the sword, remained steady, each swing carrying a resolute and ruthless force.

"We can't wait any longer."

Qin An took a deep breath, his fingers groping inside the quiver until he found the few arrows he had seized from the Bai Ji spies.

These arrows were much sharper than the wooden arrows he had made himself, and they came in handy at this moment.

He slowly stood up, his bow drawn to its fullest extent, the arrow pointing directly at the leader of the scouts in the crowd, who was holding a scimitar.

This man's swordsmanship was ruthless; he nearly injured Han Quan several times, clearly making him the core of this group.

"Whoosh!" The arrow pierced the air with a sharp whistling sound, heading straight for the lead scout's back.

The scout seemed to sense something and suddenly turned to the side. The arrow grazed his shoulder blade, leaving a trail of blood.

"Someone's there!" the scout roared, turning around sharply and scanning his surroundings with the sharp eyes of a hawk.

Han Quan took the opportunity to catch his breath, looked in the direction where Qin An was hiding, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, which was then replaced by worry.

Qin An missed his first shot, but without hesitation, he drew another arrow, nocked it, and shot.

This time, his target was the spy closest to Han Quan.

The scout was swinging his knife toward Han Quan's waist, completely unaware of the arrow piercing his neck with a "thud."

Blood gushed out, his eyes widened, and he fell straight down.

"Over there!" The lead scout finally located Qin An, roaring as he pointed at the boulder, "You lot, kill him!"

Six scouts responded and charged towards Qin An, wielding curved swords.

They moved swiftly, clearly indicating they were agile and skilled.

The remaining three continued to besiege Han Quan.

Qin An's eyes sharpened, but he showed no sign of panic.

He knew that his advantage at this moment lay in distance; if he were to be approached, the consequences would be unimaginable.

He fired four more arrows, each aimed directly at the scout at the front.

"Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!"

Three muffled thuds were heard, and two of the scouts fell to the ground.

One man was shot in the throat, and another was shot through the chest.

Another person was shot in the thigh, bleeding profusely and screaming in agony.

The remaining three were unaffected by the deaths or injuries of their companions.

"court death!"

They roared and sped up, reaching the boulder in the blink of an eye.

Qin An knew that his hiding place had been exposed, and staying any longer would only result in him being passively attacked.

He glanced at Han Quan, who was being besieged by the remaining three and was becoming increasingly dangerous, gritted his teeth, and turned to run.

"Trying to run?" the scout sneered, giving chase.

Qin An moved with incredible speed, darting through the forest like the wind. He dared not look back, relying solely on his memory of the terrain, choosing only the rugged and difficult parts to traverse.

The footsteps behind him were like a shadow, making his scalp tingle.

Suddenly, a "whoosh" sound came from behind. Qin An instinctively rolled to the side, and a crossbow bolt grazed his ribs and embedded itself deeply in the tree trunk next to him.

"They even have crossbowmen?" Qin An's heart sank. The equipment of these Bai Ji spies was much better than he had imagined.

He dared not be careless, quickening his pace while simultaneously reaching for the captured dagger at his waist with his right hand.

After running for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, an open space appeared ahead.

Qin An's heart sank, knowing that he could no longer take advantage of the terrain!