High-level martial arts: Invincibility starts with basic archery.

Chapter 91 Better to kill the innocent than let the guilty go free! (16 subscriptions requested)

"Xiao Fan, do you mean someone might be watching us?"

Gu Jianghai's mouth gaped open, and a look of panic appeared in his eyes.

"No, really?"

Someone nearby said this unconsciously, their tone clearly lacking confidence.

Although it wasn't their first time visiting Songjiabao, this was the first time they had attracted so much attention.

Everything went smoothly on the way here, but who knows if there will be any danger on the way back?

"Possibly."

Chen Fan frowned and said, "First of all, the group from Zhao Family Fort knows our identities and may have been waiting for us outside. Besides them, it's possible that no one else is waiting for us to come out, such as bandits."

"Bandits?"

A chill ran down everyone's spine.

It's a fact that there are bandits in the vicinity of Songjiabao. I've heard that someone even witnessed them committing murder. If that person hadn't noticed them early, they probably wouldn't have been able to escape once they were discovered.

"Yes, Dad, Uncle Gu, do you remember what that old man said when I bought those martial arts manuals?"

Chen Guodong's pupils contracted sharply. "I remember he said that those bandits specifically target groups of ten or twenty people, and told us to be careful."

"That's right."

Chen Fan nodded and took out his binoculars. "That's why I bought this. I'll go out and take a look first. It might take a while. Once I'm sure there's no danger, everyone can come out."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at each other and nodded.

Chen Fan was very thoughtful; he even bought the binoculars in advance.

If someone is really watching them, they certainly won't be too far from the door.

Of course, we cannot rule out the possibility that the other party is mixed in with the crowd, waiting for our group to leave before going over to inform them. If they are really bandits, catching up with them would be a piece of cake.

"Chen Fan, I'll go with you."

Gu Ze spoke up.

"you?"

Chen Fan was stunned.

This was somewhat unexpected for him.

"Hmm," Gu Ze first looked around, then nodded and said, "If you go out alone and really encounter danger, I can look after you. Besides, it's like having another pair of eyes, isn't it?"

His words immediately won the approval of everyone.

"Xiaoze is right, Xiaofan. I think we should let him go with you."

Gu Jianghai spoke first.

Since Chen Guodong and his men have treated us with sincerity since we have come to join them, we should also do our part.

"That's good. Two people, two pairs of eyes, can see more clearly, and can look after each other in case of danger."

"Xiao Fan, let Gu Ze go with you."

Chen Guodong also said.

He was already a little worried and was thinking of going with them himself.

As it turned out, Gu Ze volunteered, which was naturally the best thing to do, since both of them knew how to shoot arrows and their eyesight was definitely much better than theirs.

Seeing this, Chen Fan smiled wryly and said, "Alright, let's do it together then."

He wasn't really sure if Meng Yu's prediction was true, or if those bandits were actually watching from there. Whether or not he brought Gu Ze over wouldn't make much of a difference.

"Here, take this."

He took out a red Shura mask and handed it over, then put on a black one himself, "just in case."

"Um."

Gu Ze took it and put it on his face, then suddenly realized what it meant.

It turns out that Chen Fan had already anticipated all of this.

Even if there were bandits among them, they wouldn't be able to pass on the message once they saw that the two of them had changed their masks, unless they had some special channel.

The two walked towards the exit, one after the other.

Chen Guodong and the others watched with tense expressions.

"Hopefully, nothing bad will happen."

"Yes, I hope we can get back safely."

The crowd murmured.

They handed the pass to the man at the gate, and under his somewhat surprised gaze, the two left Songjiabao. Immediately, they felt an uneasy atmosphere wash over them.

"Chen Fan, are you sure those bandits are targeting us?"

Gu Ze asked in a low voice.

"I don't know."

Chen Fan shook his head, glanced around, and said, "There are too many people here. Let's find a less crowded place."

"it is good."

Gu Ze gripped the bow and arrow tightly in his hand, scanning his surroundings with his eyes.

There was nothing unusual about it, at least that's how it appeared.

Just a kilometer or two away, someone was watching this place with binoculars, and the figures of Chen Fan and his companion were captured precisely in the lens.

"Big brother, someone's coming out, two people, wearing masks."

"Damn, what the hell is that mask? It's kind of scary."

Someone nearby was also watching and said something.

"Yes, I saw it."

The bald, burly man squinted and, after observing for a moment, said, "Ignore these two. Just keep an eye on that group. So much time has passed; judging by the time, they should be out by now."

"Okay."

The other two people using binoculars responded simultaneously.

In front of Songjiabao Fortress, Gu Ze glanced at the spot where the large trucks from Zhaojiabao Fortress were parked; it was now completely empty.

"It seems that the group from Zhao Family Fortress left long ago."

He whispered.

"It should be."

Chen Fan glanced at the road and wasn't worried even if the people from Zhao Family Fort were waiting for him, since they didn't have horses.

Even if a car crashes into it, all you need to do is shoot out the tires with an arrow.

But those bandits were different; they were well-equipped, numerous, and skilled in mounted archery, making them far more troublesome.

The two walked one after the other for several hundred meters.

"Is this enough?"

Gu Ze said with a hint of helplessness.

There's nobody here anymore.

"Um."

Chen Fan put down his spear, took out the binoculars he had hidden, and scanned the surroundings 360 degrees from left to right.

He was also a little nervous. Could it be that those people were really waiting in the southwest?

As the angle gradually closed, the telescope lens finally turned to the southwest. In an instant, Chen Fan's eyes widened, and he couldn't help but take a deep breath.

"What's wrong? Did you find something?"

Gu Ze, who was waiting anxiously, quickly asked.

Chen Fan handed him the binoculars.

Gu Ze took it with some skepticism, looked in the direction he had just been looking at, and exclaimed in surprise, "That's it!"

He turned his head, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"That's right, they're horse bandits."

Chen Fan nodded.

What Meng Yu said is true.

Everything matched up, from the location and the number of people to the characteristics of the leader.

Moreover, in the footage, they are also using binoculars to stare at the exit of Songjiabao.

"How could this be...?"

Gu Ze was still a little dazed, his mouth half-open.

Chen Fan was right? Those bandits really are outside!

"Gulp!"

He swallowed hard, and asked with a sliver of hope, "Chen Fan, perhaps their target isn't us?"

Chen Fan stared at him quietly. "What if it's us?"

Gu Ze was speechless.

Yes, what if?

"Then, then, what should we do?"

He asked in a trembling voice.

In this situation, it seems like we're at a complete disadvantage.

"What else can we do?"

Chen Fan picked up his spear, his gaze fixed on the southwest, and said coldly, "Better to kill the innocent than let the guilty go free!"

"Chen Fan, you?"

Gu Ze seemed not to have reacted yet, "What did you just say? You're going to kill those people?"

"Um."

Chen Fan glanced at him. "You stand here with the binoculars and don't let them spot you. After I kill all those people, you can go back and let the others come out."

"Are you crazy?"

Gu Ze's eyes looked like they were about to pop out of their sockets.

"How could you possibly be a match for so many people by yourself!"

After saying that, he checked again through the telescope and confirmed that there were at least twenty people! They all had horses, and most of them were also equipped with bows and arrows.

The group from Lijiazhai was no match for the group in front of them.

How will you know if you don't try?

Chen Fan narrowed his eyes. "Besides, do you have a better idea? What if this group's target is us? Even if we abandon the goods, do you think they'll give up on us?"

"Won't."

Gu Ze shook his head instinctively.

If the bandits' target was indeed us, they must have known from the beginning that we were carrying prey worth two or three thousand. Even if we came out empty-handed, they would still chase after us, even if we ended up with nothing.

"Isn't that settled?"

Chen Fan patted him on the shoulder, "Don't worry, I won't joke around with my life. Okay, I'm going."

If Gu Ze hadn't come along, he wouldn't have needed to explain so much, but since he did come along, it would save him the trouble of having to make a trip back later.

Gu Ze's body trembled uncontrollably. Seeing Chen Fan turn around, he mustered his courage and called out, "Chen Fan, wait a minute, I'll go with you!"

"Are you coming with me?"

Chen Fan turned around and looked at him in surprise.

"That's right."

Gu Ze gritted his teeth and said, "We came out together, so they must have seen us. If you go over alone, it might arouse their suspicion. I'll go with you. If a fight breaks out, I can help you."

Chen Fan hesitated, wondering what method he could use to persuade the other party to back down.

After all, if a real fight breaks out, he might not be able to attend to everyone.

As for whether it will arouse the suspicion of bandits, it's actually not a big deal.

He wouldn't approach wearing a mask, nor would he be carrying a spear.

Once the distance is reduced to 500 meters, an attack can be launched. At that distance, the bandits can only see his silhouette without the aid of binoculars. They will only become alert when he gets close to 200 or 300 meters.

Unless, like Meng Yu, they can foresee the future, or are ruthless enough to not allow any living person to see them, and abandon their surveillance and charge at him when he is 500 meters away.

Achieving this requires very strict conditions.

In case, just in case, that's a possibility, he also has a solution.

Meng Yu foresaw that in order to protect the people in the village during their retreat, he could only stay behind to cover their retreat and could not retreat, because once he retreated, the people in the village would be exposed to the enemy's rain of arrows.

But now, he is all alone, able to fly a kite, fighting and retreating as he goes.

His agility is 35 points. It's not difficult to add one point to reach 40 points. If he breaks through again, he can easily exceed 40 points. According to the normal speed of 13 seconds for a 100-meter dash, his speed can definitely exceed 30 meters per second. The speed of a wildebeest at full sprint is only 30 meters per second. What if he turns?

Therefore, once the opponent enters firing range, he can run backward, circling around while aiming and firing. It's difficult, but entirely feasible.

"Chen Fan, don't look down on people!"

Gu Ze seemed to have guessed as much, and gritted his teeth, saying, "I won't hold you back!"

Deep down, he was terrified. Those were bandits! Ruthless bandits who killed without blinking an eye! Every single one of them had blood on their hands. If he went after them, he would die!

But his manly spirit wouldn't allow him to sit idly by.

"Gu Ze,"

Chen Fan looked at him with utmost seriousness. "I don't mean to look down on you. On the contrary, I admire your courage. However, this time it's extremely dangerous even for me. If you go with me, it will only distract me. Do you understand what I mean?"

(End of this chapter)