"

"Send three thousand light cavalry to pursue them, a few elite soldiers will be enough. I will take another team to Hengkang Prefecture first, where there are more people. After that, I will personally go after them."

Amugu methodically arranged, "As for the rest of the men, you will take them all to attack Anding Prefecture."

Above the level of internal organ refinement is the level of transforming internal energy.

Only after mastering the Transformation Realm can one achieve the Opening of Meridians!

"An Ding Prefecture?"

Uriyangkha did not answer immediately: "Are you sure? Wasn't it agreed that we would besiege Anding Prefecture without attacking, and then take our leave immediately after the major event was over?"

"This is the leader's order."

Amugu said, "Hengkang Prefecture is about to fall. If we can also take Anding Prefecture, even if we can't occupy Yunzhou, we can still demand more benefits."

"it is good!"

Wuliangha agreed: "That's enough. The highest level of the guards in this city is at most the Refining Organs, and they might not even have that. I'll leave it to you."

The order is issued.

The barbarian cavalry quickly pursued the trail left by the abandoned city's defenders.

……

"call--"

Having finally digested the medicinal effects of the Tiger Blood Wine, Chen Sanshi planted his spear upside down in the ground and slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air.

[Technique: Unity Spear Technique (Beginner Level)]

【Progress: 45/100】

[Effects: Blood of the Dragon and Elephant, Tendons and Muscles of the Nine Dragons, Body of Vajra]

After he began refining his internal organs, his efficiency in utilizing spiritual herbs improved, and with the addition of the valuable Tooth Tiger Blood Wine, his cultivation speed was not slow.

It has been two and a half days since I left Poyang.

In two more days, I should be able to enter the basics of organ refining.

When that time comes, if you encounter a general who has refined internal organs, as long as they are not at the perfect level, you will no longer have to face life and death like before.

but.

The barbarian pursuers will most likely catch up soon.

"grown ups!"

Wang Li rode up hastily on his warhorse: "Lord Wang's reinforcements have arrived to meet us, numbering two thousand!"

Chen Sanshi sheathed his spear, mounted his horse, and rode Qianxun to the fork in the road ahead.

Previously, calling him Xiao Xun felt like something was missing. Since he could travel thousands of miles to find his master, let's call him Qian Xun, which is a complete name.

Arrive at the designated location.

I saw a troop with fairly good marching discipline.

At the very front was a deputy general in charge of internal organs, riding a red-maned horse and holding a long spear: "This must be Commander Chen. He led more than a thousand remnants of his army to defeat six thousand barbarian bandits. He is truly a young hero. I admire him."

Wang Zhi introduced, "This is Du Rong, the deputy commander of the thousand households. Commander Ma specially sent him to meet us."

"Master Chen."

Du Rong sat upright on his horse: "Hengkang Prefecture is in dire need of help. Please come back with me immediately to provide assistance."

“We can’t go back directly. Xu Wencai, bring me the map.”

Chen Sanshi pointed his spear at the map: "Lord Du, I would like to ask you to lead your troops along this small path with me. Also, send a small number of men back to Hengkang Prefecture via the main road to check the situation. After confirming that everything is in order, we will turn back from the border of this mountain."

"Why bother? This round trip will take at least a day and a half."

Du Rong pondered for a moment, then exclaimed in surprise, "Lord Chen, you don't mean to suspect that Hengkang Prefecture has already been breached in the past few days, do you?"

Chen Sanshi tacitly agreed.

"impossible!"

Du Rong said confidently, "Hengkang Prefecture is built against the mountains, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack. Even if it faces a large army, it can hold out for at least five months. How could it be breached in just a few days?"

"Please allow me to make this suggestion, Lord Du!"

Chen Sanshi clasped his hands in a fist and said, “There are tens of thousands of people ahead of us. I dare not gamble with their lives. This is the safest course of action.”

Easy to defend, difficult to attack?

Poyang County, a small town, managed to hold out, but internal problems arose—who could have predicted that?

The strongest fortresses are often breached from within.

He was really worried about what Xue Yuping had said earlier.

Du Rong frowned in thought, half believing and half doubting: "If it's true, then I can't waste any more time with you, I have to go back immediately!"

"Lord Du, it is better to be careful."

Chen Sanshi gave one last piece of advice: "The main army should take the side road first. We should have news in two days at most, and then we can make a decision."

"no!"

Du Rong made up his mind: "Wang Zhi, I'll leave your nephews and nieces to follow Lord Chen's route, the rest of you must come back to the prefectural city with me immediately!"

After he finished speaking, he hurriedly led his troops back along the same route.

The once large and impressive procession dwindled to just over two hundred people after a short while.

"..."

Chen Sanshi sighed softly.

He couldn't persuade him and there was nothing he could do.

After all, it's normal to be anxious when there's danger in their hometown.

He also hoped that nothing would happen in Hengkang Prefecture, but if something did happen, Du Rong would almost certainly not be able to come back.

At least we have two hundred more people available.

"Uncle Tang!"

"Greetings, General Tang!"

"..."

The three martial arts officers at the Bone Refinement Realm who were leading the group bowed to Fatty Wang.

"Okay, everyone, get up."

Wang went straight up and helped them up one by one.

"You have so many nephews and nieces in Hengkang Prefecture?"

Chen Sanshi was somewhat curious and guessed, "An old friend of yours?"

"Replying to Lord Chen."

A young boy spoke first: "Our fathers were all generals of the Xuanwu Camp. After the incident, General Tang settled us in Hengkang Prefecture. The resources for our martial arts training were all provided by General Tang. Without General Tang, our cultivation level would definitely have been greatly reduced."

"Don't listen to their nonsense, I owe them."

Wang Zhi said with shame, "Back then, I attacked the city rashly without reporting to the Tian Ce Camp. This was an unauthorized troop deployment, which led to the annihilation of the entire army. Not only me, but all the generals above the Bone Refining Realm were also dismissed as a warning to others."

Chen Sanshi finally understood where all the fat man's money had gone.

"Report——"

Wu Da, who was in charge of scouting at the rear, rode up at full speed on his warhorse: "Sir, something terrible has happened! Three thousand barbarian cavalry have been spotted fifty miles away! They all look like elite troops!"

"Wu Da, you and Zhuang Yi and the other group stay behind. After we've walked ten miles, set the mountain on fire!"

Chen Sanshi said decisively.

The path was flanked by mountains and forests.

In autumn and winter, the mountain forests are dry and easily ignited, which can significantly slow down the cavalry.

Boom——

A raging fire shot into the sky, spreading rapidly and soon becoming a vast sea of ​​flames. Black smoke billowed into the sky, turning the surrounding area into scorched earth.

The barbarian cavalry that came to pursue them had to take a long detour.

"It's just a temporary measure."

Chen Sanshi sighed. The journey was long and arduous. He only hoped that his worries were unnecessary and that after passing through this small path, he could detour to Hengkang Prefecture to settle down.

Unfortunately, the bad news still came.

"Hengkang Prefecture has fallen!"

"..."

One day later.

Of the two thousand Hengkang Prefecture soldiers I had met not long ago, only a dozen or so riders arrived at the rendezvous point.

"Three days ago, the deputy commander of the vanguard of Hengkang Prefecture betrayed the country and colluded with the enemy. After ambushing and killing Commander Ma, he opened the city gates wide. Now, Hengkang Prefecture is suffering a massacre by the barbarians!"

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