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

The night is dark.

The soldiers on the city wall couldn't see Lu Fengnian and the others' faces clearly, but they recognized the military uniforms worn by Cao Meng and the others.

A soldier shouted, "Do you have any official documents?"

Cao Meng raised his head slightly and said loudly, "With your blind eyes, even if I show you the document, can you see it clearly?"

Tell Yang Mingxiong immediately that Cao Meng, the commander of the Liuzhou camp, is right outside the city!

His voice was loud and clear, like thunder.

On the city wall, the soldiers did not dare to utter a sound in response.

After waiting for about half an incense stick's time, the city gate was opened, and a group of six people rode out. The leader was a short, stocky man dressed in civilian clothes, who was Yang Mingxiong, the garrison commander of Qinghe County.

Yang Mingxiong rode forward until he was six steps away from Cao Meng, then reined in his horse and laughed, "Cao Mengzi, what wind blew you here?"

Cao Meng snorted lightly, "Being a centurion really changes things. I came to see you, but I was turned away at the door."

Yang Mingxiong turned to look at the city wall and shouted, "You bastards! My brothers who risked their lives have arrived at the city gate, and you won't even open the gate? Are you blind?!"

"Why aren't you hurrying up and apologizing to Squad Leader Cao?"

On the city wall, the soldiers quickly bowed their heads and clasped their hands, apologizing repeatedly.

Cao Meng then smiled and said, "Hurry up and prepare a good feast to welcome me back. I've been on the road these past two days and I'm covered in dust."

Yang Mingxiong waved to someone behind him, "Hurry up and get ready, don't neglect Squad Leader Cao."

The man accepted the order and quickly rode away.

When Yang Mingxiong turned around, he inadvertently saw Lu Fengnian.

Lu Fengnian was the only one not wearing a military uniform, and he stood out conspicuously with Cao Meng and the others.

At first, he looked puzzled, then frowned and asked, "Who is he? Why does he look so familiar?"

Cao Meng turned his gaze to a row of portraits on the notice board at the foot of the city wall. "Can't you recognize these?"

Yang Mingxiong said in a deep voice, "Lu Fengnian?"

Cao Meng nodded. "He is already a recruit from Liuzhou. The case he committed in Qinghe County can be dropped."

At this point, he took out a piece of yellow paper stamped with a large vermilion seal and handed it to Yang Mingxiong. "This is the document for joining the army to atone for a crime."

Yang Mingxiong glanced at it quickly and said with a puzzled look, "The officials from the prefecture are currently in the county town, trying Lu Fengnian's case. This inquest document..."

Cao Meng scoffed, "Even if you become a centurion, you'll still be the same careless person you were before. Look closely, what kind of seals are on this document?"

Yang Mingxiong looked closely and exclaimed in surprise: "The seal of the garrison commander and the seal of the prefect!"

Cao Meng nodded. "This document was jointly signed and sealed by the garrison commander and the prefect."

Because we arrived a little too early, the officials from the prefectural capital who had gone down to Qinghe County had not yet received the notification.

Yang Mingxiong looked up at Lu Fengnian with a surprised expression. "The whole of Qinghe County is looking for you. You actually went to the prefectural city and even managed to get the garrison commander and the prefect to sign your name. You're really something."

Cao Meng rolled his eyes. "Watch your mouth. He's my master."

Yang Mingxiong was taken aback. "Your master?"

Cao Meng raised his head. "What? Doesn't seem like it? My master's archery skills are unparalleled. I doubt anyone in the entire Liuzhou can surpass my master's archery."

Throughout the journey, whenever Lu Fengnian rested, he would continuously draw his bow and shoot arrows.

His archery skills were already so good, and he was so diligent. This alone made Cao Meng admire Lu Fengnian very much.

Meanwhile, Cao Meng had not yet grasped the essence of the Four Arrows in a Row, and when he asked Lu Fengnian about it, Lu Fengnian always answered patiently.

Therefore, Cao Meng is now completely convinced of Lu Fengnian's worth, and he calls him "Master" willingly.

Yang Mingxiong shook his head. "Lu Fengnian, I've known Cao Mengzi for over twenty years. This kid has never submitted to anyone, yet now he's calling you master."

I have to admit, you've got a knack for it!

Cao Meng rolled his eyes. "Stop talking nonsense! I'm starving! Take me out for some meat and drinks!"

…………

Yang Mingxiong took Lu Fengnian, Cao Meng, and others directly to the military camp in Qinghe County and hosted a banquet for them at his residence.

They ate, drank, and chatted.

Lu Fengnian learned that Yang Mingxiong and Cao Meng were comrades-in-arms in the army and brothers who had gone through thick and thin together.

This is why Cao Meng was just a squad leader, while Yang Mingxiong was a centurion, and a powerful centurion guarding a county. Cao Meng dared to address Yang Mingxiong as "I" repeatedly, but Yang Mingxiong showed no annoyance and instead greeted him with a smile.

During the banquet, Cao Meng gave a general account of what Lu Fengnian had done in the Liuzhou camp.

Yang Mingxiong looked at Xiang Lufengnian again, his eyes clearly changed, and he clicked his tongue and said, "You killed a cripple named Wang and escaped from the Qinghe County prison without anyone noticing. I didn't think there was anything special about that."

However, I must say I admire your ability to kill Liu Laosan and his four henchmen all by yourself.

I know that Liu Laosan kid very well. He's full of bad intentions. Every time he goes on a campaign, he seizes the opportunity to harass and oppress the people along the way.

Moreover, he is ruthless and his skills are not to be underestimated.

Lu Fengnian, you're something else, kid. I'll toast you!

After saying that, he picked up the wine bowl and drank it all in one gulp.

"Isn't that just stating the obvious?"

Cao Meng's face was already flushed from drinking. "My master can shoot four arrows in a row. That's unique in the whole of Liuzhou."

Yang Mingxiong smiled slightly, "Your master's archery skills are indeed very impressive, but his ability to kill is even more impressive."

I've read your master's case and files. He abandoned literature for hunting, and in a short time, his archery skills reached such a level. Killing people is as easy as drinking water for him.

This experience seems rather unbelievable to most people.

Cao Meng glared at him. "Hey Yang, what are you saying in that sarcastic tone? My master is exceptionally talented; he was born to shoot arrows and fight. Do you have a problem with that?"

Yang Mingxiong laughed heartily, "You Cao Mengzi, I was just saying it casually, why are you getting so worked up?"

Lu Fengnian quickly glanced at Cao Meng and Yang Mingxiong, smiling without saying a word.

Yang Mingxiong's thinking was clearly more meticulous than Cao Meng's.

Perhaps this is why Yang Mingxiong was able to become a centurion, while Cao Meng remained a squad leader.

Cao Meng then asked, "What stage is my master's case at?"

Yang Mingxiong quickly responded, "After your master escaped from Qinghe County prison, he seemed to have vanished into thin air, and his family has also disappeared without a trace."

The case is currently at a standstill, with no progress for the time being.

Cao Meng looked at Lu Fengnian and said, "Master, I'll go with you to the Qinghe County government office first thing tomorrow morning to get your case closed."

Should we handle Wu Sansheng's matter at the same time?