Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

"Compared to what?"

Looking at Ruan Xiaoqi, Liu Menglong suddenly felt motivated.

“Our Liangshan navy is short of deputy generals. Since you were able to become the commander of the Jinling navy before, it means you must be good at naval warfare.”

"It's Gao Qiu's loss if he doesn't use you, but I do. How about it? Are you interested?"

Ruan Xiaoqi had just learned from the other prisoners that Liu Menglong was quite good in all aspects except for being a bit obsessed with officialdom, especially in naval warfare, where he was quite skilled.

Fortunately, both of his older brothers had lieutenants, but Ruan Xiaoqi did not. If Liu Menglong was willing, his battle group could take him.

"You want me to go up the mountain and become a rebel?"

Liu Menglong was taken aback. This man in front of him was really direct, without any preamble!

"Traitors? No, no, no, your vision is too narrow. Who told you we are traitors? We are a righteous army acting on behalf of Heaven!"

"Moreover, I can assure you that in my Liangshan army, those with ability will never suffer losses. Unlike you now, a perfectly good commander is being treated as a cook. Isn't that a waste of talent?"

Look, this is what progress looks like! Ruan Xiaoqi now knows how to cherish talent!

"I never expected that a bandit like me would be valued more than the imperial court. Should I be proud?"

Liu Menglong first shook his head with a wry smile, but then immediately hardened his stance:

"Tell me, what do you want to compare?"

"You're a paid troll, and so am I. Let's see who's better at trolling, shall we?"

Ruan Xiaoqi looked at Liu Menglong and said with a smile.

"Comparing swimming skills?"

Liu Menglong felt that he was being underestimated. Back then, it was because of his superb swimming skills that he was able to stand out in the Jinling Navy and rise to the position of commander. Now this Liangshan bandit actually wanted to compete with him in swimming skills!

Is this a sign of looking down on oneself?

Or is he particularly confident in himself?

"Aren't you afraid I'll just jump into the water and run away?"

Because of the competition, Ruan Xiaoqi personally came up and untied Liu Menglong's restraints. While moving his hands and feet, Liu Menglong asked Ruan Xiaoqi a question.

"Haha, if you can run away, you can try."

Upon hearing this, Ruan Xiaoqi remained calm and instead burst into laughter.

After all, in Liangshan, when it comes to swimming skills, Ruan Xiaoqi is second to none! Apart from Zhang Shun, no one else can match him!

"Okay, you're a real man. Just because you trust me so much, I won't run away this time."

Liu Menglong was won over by Ruan Xiaoqi's sincerity. Although he liked being an official, he was once a passionate young man. Now that Ruan Xiaoqi trusted him so much, Liu Menglong was already thinking about whether he should go easy on her a little and not let her lose too badly.

"I believe you. After the competition, you can be my deputy general!"

Ruan Xiaoqi patted Liu Menglong on the shoulder, then pointed to a boat on the lake in the distance.

"See that boat? In a bit, the two of us will set off from here, run to the water's edge, swim over, pat the boat with our hands, and then return. The one who takes the shortest time wins. Any questions?"

Liu Menglong checked the distance and thought, "Hmm, not a big problem," so he readily agreed.

"can."

The news that Ruan Xiaoqi was going to have a contest with Liu Menglong quickly spread throughout the army, attracting Ruan Xiaoer, Wu Song, and others.

"Xiao Qi, are you confident?"

Wu Song was a little worried, after all, Liu Menglong had once been a naval commander, and if Xiao Qi lost, it would not be a good thing for Liangshan.

"Don't worry, Brother Wu Song, I know what I'm doing."

Ruan Xiaoqi patted her chest to indicate that she was fine.

"Your competition is a bit too easy. How about we increase the stakes a bit?"

At this moment, Ruan Xiaoer suddenly walked over and said to Ruan Xiaoqi and Liu Menglong.

"Upgrade? How?"

Liu Menglong was warming up at this moment.

"I have two suits of armor here. I'll go over there first. Once you get to that ship, get on board and swim back with the armor. How about that?"

As he spoke, Ruan Xiaoer handed Liu Menglong two suits of armor, asking him to check if there were any problems, and tied red ropes to them as markers.

"Okay, I agree."

Liu Menglong weighed the armor in his hand, felt that the weight was within his tolerance, and nodded in agreement.

"Second brother, do whatever you want, I'm fine with anything."

Ruan Xiaoqi was even simpler; he could come at him however he wanted without fear.

"it is good."

Seeing that neither of them had any objections, Ruan Xiaoer took the initiative to carry the armor into the water.

He jumped into the water with a "plop," and even though he was carrying two suits of armor, he was still very fast. Before long, everyone saw Ruan Xiaoer arrive on the boat and wave to the shore.

"Good work!"

When Liu Menglong saw Ruan Xiaoer's underwater skills for the first time, his previously dismissive attitude immediately turned serious.

At the very least, Liu Menglong felt that the kung fu of the man with the iron armor was extraordinary!

"Hey bro, don't hold back, show us your real skills."

Ruan Xiaoqi said to Liu Menglong, and then took the lead to the starting point.

After hearing this, Liu Menglong didn't say anything, but he also followed to the starting point.

"Prepare!"

On Wu Song's side, as the one who gave the order, seeing that the two were almost ready, Wu Song raised his hand high.

"go!"

With a powerful wave of his hand, Wu Song sent Liu Menglong and Ruan Xiaoqi running into the water!

"Seventh Brother! Seventh Brother! Seventh Brother!"

The Liangshan naval forces surrounding them were naturally cheering on their commander. However, on this stretch of land, Ruan Xiaoqi seemed to be slow enough, or perhaps he was deliberately holding back. In any case, it was obvious that Liu Menglong was faster than him.

"This guy doesn't seem to be good at running?"

Liu Menglong accelerated with all his might, and out of the corner of his eye, he noticed that Ruan Xiaoqi was two or three body lengths behind him, but he did not hold back. He leaped up and was the first to enter the water!

"Not bad, very handsome!"

Ruan Xiaoqi even had time to comment on Liu Menglong before leisurely entering the water himself!

Liu Menglong's nickname, "Black Dragon General," stems not only from his name but also from his appearance in the water. If viewed from above the lake at this moment, Liu Menglong truly resembles a black dragon swiftly moving through the water!

"Wow!"

After diving underwater for a while, Liu Menglong surfaced and sped up on the surface!

He also tried looking around, but he didn't see any trace of Ruan Xiaoqi!

This made him feel a little disappointed. He had thought Ruan Xiaoqi would be good, but he hadn't expected this.

However, Liu Menglong quickly put aside his distracting thoughts, rushed to the ship, climbed up, nodded to Ruan Xiaoer, and then looked at the two wet suits of armor tied with red ropes on the ground. He picked up one suit at random, turned around, and jumped into the water.

"Wow? Didn't he see me?"

After Liu Menglong jumped into the water, Ruan Xiaoqi actually walked out from the other side, tossing her hair!

"Xiao Qi, he's not bad, don't be careless."

Ruan Xiaoer reminded Ruan Xiaoqi.

"Don't worry, Second Brother, I know what I'm doing!"

After watching Liu Menglong jump down, Ruan Xiaoqi didn't waste any more words. She picked up the armor and jumped down as well!

Liu Menglong paddled with all his might, and to be honest, his speed was slowed down after putting on the armor.

The armor felt even heavier after getting wet!

But it's okay, we'll be ashore soon!

As Liu Menglong watched the shore draw ever closer, he felt victory was within his grasp!

Just a few more steps and I'll be ashore!

But just then, on the bank to his right, a person suddenly rushed out of the water and strode ashore!

Moreover, that person was even wearing a suit of iron armor!

"Bro, I'm off now! Good luck!"

After Ruan Xiaoqi got ashore, she turned around and smiled at Liu Menglong before turning around and running back to the starting point!

Liu Menglong was startled by this sudden turn of events. He really didn't expect that Ruan Xiaoqi, who hadn't shown up at all, would be faster than him!

Is this the strength of the Liangshan naval leaders?

At that moment, Ruan Xiaoqi's retreating figure as she turned and ran left an indelible impression on Liu Menglong's heart!