Abandoning literature for martial arts, starting by unleashing the beauty's bow.

Lu Feng sighed, "Commander Lei has taught me so much, do I even have a choice?"

Lei Hu smiled slightly and remained silent.

Lu Fengnian asked, "We've only met today, and you dare to reveal so much to me, entrusting me with such an important matter? Aren't you afraid I'll mess it up?"

Lei Hu replied in a deep voice, "I trust your archery skills."

At the same time, you just killed Liu Laosan and five others without changing your expression or showing any emotion.

If you shoot an arrow, Yu Qingde will surely die.

Lu Fengnian added, "I have already shown my archery skills to Zhao Rulong and Qin Sanming today. If I were to shoot and kill Yu Qingde, I would definitely become the prime suspect."

Lei Hu chuckled softly, "You can rest assured about that. I had Cao Meng accompany you back to Qinghe County to provide you with an alibi."

Lu Feng sighed, "I truly admire Lei Qianhu for being able to make so many plans in such a short time."

I can assure you, it won't be long before the garrison commander of Liuzhou no longer belongs to the Zhao family, but to the Lei family.

Lei Hu's smile remained unchanged. "If you can kill Yu Qingde, your prediction will come true sooner."

Lu Fengnian pondered for a moment, "If I become Lei Qianhu's weapon, how will Lei Qianhu repay me?"

Lei Hu raised his voice slightly, "Your case is now closed, and your family will absolutely not be harassed by anyone."

Lu Fengnian slightly raised his eyelids. "I am just a country hunter. Once I get involved, I may just be a pawn that can be discarded at any time."

Commander Lei's strategies are too profound; I dare not easily trust him.

Lei Hu shook his head. "Asking you to shoot Yu Qingde was just a spur-of-the-moment decision on my part, something I did on a whim."

It's a good thing for both you and me, so why not?

What I admire about you is your archery skills and your decisiveness in battle.

Your greater role is to achieve great deeds on the battlefield and bring glory to Liuzhou.

At this point, Lei Hu stared intently at Lu Fengnian and said, word by word, "You are very strong and have unlimited potential, but you have a weakness, and that is your family."

I, Lei Hu, am of average skill in other areas, but I have a good eye for people.

Lu Fengnian, although you are just a hunter in the countryside now, I bet you have a bright future, and I am willing to be your equal.

You go to the battlefield to fight and achieve great deeds, while I will protect your rear.

"As long as I, Lei Hu, am still in Liuzhou, I can guarantee the safety of your family."

Lu Fengnian paused for a moment, then raised his head: "Tonight, I will follow Lord Lei's instructions and shoot Yu Qingde."

However, Lord Lei also has to do something for me.

Lei Hu raised an eyebrow. "Please speak."

Lu Fengnian cleared his throat. "Wu Sansheng, the magistrate of Qinghe County, used me to bring down Ma Hui, the registrar of Qinghe County. Afterwards, however, he wanted to kill me to silence me."

No matter what kind of identity, status, or strength such a person has, I, Lu Fengnian, will not let him go.

I want Wu Sansheng dead.

Lei Hu's eyes flickered, then he laughed and said, "With your archery skills, killing a county magistrate shouldn't be difficult."

Lu Fengnian shook his head. "If I kill him with one arrow, it would be too easy for him. I have to ruin his reputation first."

"I cannot do this for the time being; I will have to ask Lord Lei for his help."

Lei Hu frowned slightly. "I shouldn't interfere in the affairs of the prefectural and county governments."

Lu Feng chuckled softly, "If you can't interfere, isn't there still the Prefect?"

Commander Lei just said he wanted to be my equal and speak frankly with me, but now it seems that was just polite talk.

"good!"

Lei Hu immediately agreed, "A give-and-take approach shows sincerity, and that's true cooperation."

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Lu Fengnian left the military camp and saw Cao Meng waiting at the gate with nine soldiers.

"master."

When Cao Meng saw Lu Fengnian come out, he spoke with an awkward but firm tone and bowed slightly.

The nine soldiers following behind him all looked astonished.

Lu Fengnian waved his hand, "Squad Leader Cao, as I said, you don't need to take what happened before seriously."

Cao Meng shook his head. "I said it, and I admit it."

That stubborn temper!

Lu Fengnian was somewhat helpless and had no choice but to go along with it.

They returned to the inn to retrieve their hunting bow and dagger, and the group of eleven riders left the city, galloping towards the outskirts.

Ten miles from the city, Cao Meng said to his nine subordinates, "At the speed at which we just traveled, it will be dark by the time you walk another thirty miles. You can rest there."

We will meet you in the evening.

Upon hearing this, the nine soldiers had no questions and immediately spurred their horses away.

Subsequently, Lu Fengnian followed Cao Meng back and headed towards the state capital.

About four miles from the city, Cao Meng led Lu Fengnian into a valley and tied up the horses.

He took out two sets of coarse cloth clothes, a wig, a false beard, soap, and charcoal powder from the baggage carried by the horse.

Cao Meng changed into a set of coarse cloth clothes, put on a fake beard, and used soap to disguise himself as a pockmarked man.

At the same time, Lu Fengnian changed his clothes and blackened his face with charcoal powder.

By the time all this was done, the sun had already dipped below the horizon in the west.

Cao Meng whispered, "Master, when we enter the city later, you don't need to bring anything. Just follow me."

Lu Fengnian nodded without saying anything.

Afterwards, the two left the valley and walked quickly towards Liuzhou City.

Half an hour before the hour of Xu (7-9 PM), the sky was already darkening. Lu Fengnian and Cao Meng stood in the procession entering the city, moving slowly forward.

Before long, Cao Meng arrived at the doorway and underwent inspection.

Just as the soldiers guarding the gate were about to question him, Cao Meng bowed and scraped, "Sir, you've worked hard. It's getting dark a bit early today."

Upon hearing this, the soldier looked up abruptly, glanced quickly at Cao Meng, and waved his hand, "Hurry up and go inside."

Cao Meng bowed and scraped again, then turned to look at Lu Fengnian, "The general has given permission, so don't dawdle."

Lu Fengnian nodded and followed closely behind Cao Meng, passing through the doorway and returning to the city.

Cao Meng, familiar with the place, led Lu Fengnian to a restaurant, where they ordered a few dishes to fill their stomachs.

He then led Lu Fengnian through the streets and alleys, finally climbing onto the roof of an abandoned house.

Diagonally opposite is Yixianglou, a notorious den of iniquity in the city.

Cao Meng took out a hard bow and a quiver from the courtyard and handed them to Lu Fengnian. "Yu Qingde always chooses the 'Spring' room when he goes to Yixianglou."

With the window open, you can see the entire Spring Room from this vantage point.

I'll go find Commander Lei later, and then wait for you at the Water Gate. We'll retreat from there.

As he spoke, he took out a portrait of Yu Qingde and a map, and pointed out the route to the water gate to Lu Fengnian.

Finally, the map was presented to Lu Fengnian.

Lu Fengnian shook his head. "No need, I've already memorized the route."