Chapter Five, Becoming Clumsy.

After walking for over a mile along this road, you will be able to see the gate of the old camp in Dalanshan. It was noon and Chen Wen touched his forehead, which was still hot.

Chen Wen suddenly appeared excited, raising his hand as if to greet the military officer behind the lackey. Just as the lackey officer was about to turn his head, Chen Wen unexpectedly hurled his crutch towards Wang Sheng without warning, regardless of whether it hit or not, and rushed forward like a mad tiger.

Immediately afterward, his legs went weak, and he fell straight to the ground

Seeing this, Chen Wen immediately grabbed Wang Sheng with a fierce expression, pressing the blade against his neck, leaning close to his ear, and said: "Don't you want to say something?"

Under the stimulation of the will to survive, Chen Wen no longer feels the pain and weakness in his body, but instead, it is replaced by an seemingly endless power. However, he is well aware that once this feeling disappears, he will inevitably become completely exhausted, without any strength to drive himself.

I will never give up!

Upon seeing that his superior was being held hostage by Chen Wen, the lackey officer immediately opened his arms and stopped the soldiers who were already rushing forward.

Wang Sheng sneered as he slowly surrounded with his men. He was well aware that although there was more than one way to enter the stronghold, other routes were also guarded by their own people. As long as Chen Wen wanted to go up the mountain, he would definitely encounter his people, but he didn't expect to run into them directly.

Whoever dares to move, I will slaughter him!

I believe I have treated Mr. Chen well all along the way. Is it not too impolite of you to leave without saying goodbye?

Seeing that these six people had vaguely blocked all his escape routes, Chen Wen could only stand there pondering a way to escape, but he continued to make perfunctory remarks.

Upon seeing this, the guarding officer blew the horn of attack without hesitation.

The snow-white sword gleamed brightly in the sunlight. Before the blade touched Wang Sheng's neck, he shouted loudly, "Why aren't you bunch of bastards following orders?! Do you want to kill me?!"

As these individuals positioned themselves, Chen Wen moved the sword away from Wang Sheng's neck and pushed him out. Immediately after, he raised a foot and kicked Wang Sheng in the back. Wang Sheng fell directly into the mud, and Chen Wen discarded his sword and turned to flee

Wang Dashuai, you see, since we've already come this far, why don't we climb the mountain together and seek a win-win situation? How about it?

The officer with the dog legs looked at the surrounding soldiers, then at Chen Wen, seeming somewhat hesitant.

Upon seeing this, Chen Wen's heart was filled with joy. He took a deep breath and unleashed the remaining strength in his body from his lungs, releasing it fiercely forward through his vocal cords and resonating chamber.

Am I about to collapse?

"Win-win?" Wang Sheng smiled and took Chen Wen's phone from the lackey's hand. "Mr. Chen is truly a learned man, full of knowledge. However, I still have some other matters that require Mr. Chen to help me clarify."

Since ancient times, those who started a rebellion in Zhejiang often relied on the defense of Dalan Mountain. Therefore, Huang Zongxi wrote in "Xing Chao Lu" that "Dalan Mountain is the heart of Siming Mountain, and Siming Mountain used to be a mountain stronghold." However, in the era before Chen Wen's time travel, this place gained the reputation of being the "hometown of Chinese high mountain and cloud tea" due to its abundant production of high mountain cloud tea.

At this moment, Chen Wen's mind had already conjured up the scene he had seen in a television drama, where a red-hot branding iron was pressed with a "puff" sound against the chest of the interrogated prisoner.

Chen Wen leaned on a wooden stick, gazing at the end of the road, his spirit involuntarily lifted. At the end of the road, a massive fortress appeared before him, resembling closely to what he had seen in the television drama. Several soldiers stood straight on either side of the gate, while the fortress seemed to be bustling with activity.

Observing the group before him diligently following his instructions, Chen Wen unhesitatingly snatched his phone back from Wang Sheng's trembling hand, stuffed it into his pocket, and then smiled as he said: "Thank you, General Wang, for going out of your way to return my phone. Such kindness, I just wonder, do your parents know how obedient you are?"

However, just as he was about to quicken his pace and step forward, several men wielding bamboo spears suddenly charged out from the thicket by the roadside

Mr. Chen, I hope this message finds you well

Hearing the sound behind him, Chen Wen disregarded the mud underfoot and ran wildly.

Fortunately, having persevered until now, we have finally arrived

The damp and warm soil after the rain made Chen Wen feel a deep sense of familiarity, as if he had fallen into the old courtyard of his grandmother's house from his childhood, where the quilt he had drawn a map on was laid out to dry in the afternoon sun after the rain had cleared.

Help! I have important military intelligence and need to see General Wang. The group of Qing spies behind me wants to kill me!

However, ever since he escaped, Chen Wen has been unable to determine whether Wang Sheng and his group are pursuing him. Whenever he thinks about the times he stayed at a farmer's house or a dilapidated temple, sleeping soundly, only to have that group of soldiers suddenly appear, subjecting him to severe interrogation to explain what "no electricity" means, as well as how this "electricity" was obtained from the Thunder God and Thunder Mother, Chen Wen feels a chill run down his spine. Therefore, in recent days, he has had no choice but to sleep outdoors.

However, ever since he got lost, the consumption of provisions has exceeded expectations, not to mention that camping outdoors these past few days has made it difficult to sleep soundly. Furthermore, it rained last night, and as a result, when Chen Wen set out early in the morning, he discovered that he had caught a cold at such a critical moment

The officer, who was clearly not accustomed to being toyed with in such a manner, was momentarily taken aback before drawing his sidearm.

At this moment, Wang Sheng was carefully toying with Chen Wen's mobile phone. After spending these days together, Chen Wen clearly left him the impression of a scholar; who would have thought that he would choose to struggle like a cornered beast in such an absolutely disadvantaged situation

"Put the weapons on the ground, turn around, and lie down!" Chen Wen shouted loudly

The pursuers were getting closer. Chen Wen struggled to lift his body, only to feel darkness enveloping him, with twinkling little stars flashing before his eyes

In theory, he should have arrived here long ago, but he unexpectedly got lost on the way. Fortunately, when Chen Wen first arrived at night, he had heard the "Husky" bark a few times, and since then he preferred to take the longer route on the main road. Later, by continuously asking for directions, he managed to correct his course.

July 4th, this marks the sixth day since Chen Wen's departure

Are you a bunch of bastards planning to make me pull those girls out of my phone for you? Seeing Wang Sheng's face full of mockery, Chen Wen was filled with rage.

Wang Sheng narrowly avoided the oversized hidden weapon and was about to draw his waist knife with a reverse motion. However, at that moment, Chen Wen had already rushed in front of him, leveraging his height and weight advantage, and with all his might, he kicked him down into the mud.

Seeing this, Chen Wen instinctively took two steps back. When he focused his gaze, he realized that the leader was actually the guerrilla general Wang Sheng!

The six individuals from Wang Sheng's side have gradually surrounded him. Four soldiers, brandishing bamboo spears, have blocked Chen Wen's left, right, and escape routes, while Wang Sheng and that sycophantic officer have obstructed his path forward. Chen Wen understands that once he is encircled, there will be no chance of survival.

Dalan Mountain, later renamed as Dalanshan due to its high elevation and dense fog, is located approximately 40 kilometers from Yuyao, situated in the heart of the Siming Mountain region, renowned as the "Heart of Siming Mountain"

Therefore, it is imperative to be quick

He patted his head, striving to clear his mind, and then moved forward with a mix of deep and shallow steps

At this moment, Chen Wen had already drawn Wang Sheng's sword and pressed it against the neck of the guerrilla general who was lying on the ground

Upon hearing these words, the officers and soldiers, fearing to defy their superior, immediately began to act according to Chen Wen's instructions

Kill him for me

Then let the fish die and the net break

Fortunately, the customs of this era are simple and honest, and Chen Wen portrayed himself as a pitiful person who had been robbed by bandits some time ago. Coupled with the relatively decent nutrition of the era before his time travel, this further deepened the impression, leading many people to be deceived into feeling sympathy for him

This should be the Dalan Mountain Stockade where Wang Yi is stationed. Chen Wen couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

As time passed, Chen Wen felt his strength gradually waning. He turned his head to look at the distance between himself and the main camp, which was clearly impossible for him to carry Wang Sheng over.

Chen Wen stopped in his tracks, his hands resting on his knees, panting like a dog. His ears buzzed, as if something was trying to surge forth from his mouth.

However, such high-intensity exercise is indeed too burdensome for his already frail body. His stamina is rapidly depleting, and he has fallen several times along the way, forcing himself to get back up each time. His legs are growing increasingly weak, and even breathing is becoming more and more difficult

Just hold on a little longer, we will arrive soon

Originally, although it was in the mountainous region, during the peak of summer, and in Jiangnan, with some barely wind-sheltering spots he had found and the package of provisions he had "stolen," he managed to get by with great difficulty.

It seems that after having enjoyed this chase enough, an officer clad in full armor rushed out from the camp

Thank you very much, esteemed father-in-law

Since arriving in this era, out of reverence for the "Husky," Chen Wen has made it a point to spend every night, as much as possible, seeking shelter in the firewood room of a farmhouse or in dilapidated temples and similar places that offer a roof and walls to shield against the wind

Why does this sound so familiar

Arriving in such a technologically backward era is truly a dire situation for those who lack a sense of direction