Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Chu Yihang, the third son of the Chu family, is still alive.

This news was undoubtedly a shock to all the brothers in the Chu family army.

The Chu family army was greatly encouraged, and early the next morning, they immediately continued their march north towards Sukelu.

Yuwen Shu also received the news early on; he heard that the Ink King had already left Wansui Valley.

Yuwen Shu, however, remained guarding the entrance to Wansui Valley, still trying to find a way to enter and capture Lu Beimo alive.

At this moment, Yuwen Shu was so angry that he was practically fuming and almost fainted.

“Your Highness, in another day, the Chu family army and the Northern Cavalry will arrive. Although the terrain of Sukulu is complicated, we have no city gates to block our way. It will not be difficult for them to attack.”

Although Master Mo was also disappointed, he wished he could capture Lu Beimo alive so that he could make a name for himself.

However, Lu Beimo's escape is an undeniable fact that cannot be changed.

"Your Highness, if we wait for the Chu family army and the Northern Cavalry to arrive, it will be very difficult for us to escape unscathed. Rather than that, it would be better to retreat now..."

"I brought 50,000 troops here only to capture Lu Beimo alive, yet 50,000 troops couldn't do anything to him! How am I supposed to go back and face those Yelü brothers?" Yuwen Shu stomped his feet in anger.

"Before I came here, I even sent someone to boast to the King that I would definitely capture Lu Beimo alive and bring him back for the King to deal with personally! Now that things have come to this, how can I leave?"

His surname was Yuwen, and he originally did not have much status in the Khitan, which was ruled by the Yelü clan.

If it weren't for his many years of meritorious service and outstanding military achievements, the king would have stripped him of his princely status long ago.

If this attempt fails, and even a 50,000-strong army cannot capture a Mo King who only has a hundred or so men by his side, then what right does this so-called Khitan War God have to deserve this title?

"But we don't even know where the King of Ink is. If we continue to waste time here, our 50,000 troops will be in great danger once their allied forces arrive."

Master Mo at least prioritized the overall situation. He advised, "Your Highness, once Lu Beimo arrives in Nanmeng, he will definitely not leave easily. Moreover, the Chu family army is still trapped in Molang Mountain. Now that he is the Chu family's son-in-law, he will surely go to rescue the Chu family army."

"Daganlu Alliance is our territory. When he comes to Daganlu Alliance to rescue the Chu family army, we will find a way to trap them in Molang Mountain and wipe them out in one fell swoop. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

Yuwen Shu remained silent.

Master Mo was just trying to comfort him, and he knew it perfectly well.

However, Master Mo's words also make sense.

But he was in Nanmeng, on his own territory, and Lu Beimo forced him to withdraw from Sukulu. If this got out, how could he stand on the battlefield in the future?

Yuwen Shu was very conflicted, and his head began to throb again.

"Master Mo, please give me some more time to think it over."

"Your Highness, we are running out of time. The allied forces will arrive in another day. If they are fast enough, they can launch a joint attack on our camp before nightfall tomorrow."

Master Mo was deeply worried.

If we don't leave now, I'm afraid that later we really won't be able to leave.

“The terrain of Sukulu is complex, with countless swamps. They wouldn’t dare come after nightfall,” Yuwen Shu said.

Master Mo shook his head: "They dared to break into our military camp and even kidnap Princess Yingying, which shows how well they know the terrain of our camp. They might very well come tomorrow night."