Chapter 9: The Gun Emerges Like a Dragon

Zhao Yun rode at the forefront, galloping swiftly, and had already appeared at the village entrance

The bandit cried out in pain, throwing away the long spear he had seized. He swung his knife down again, but before his blade could strike, he was suddenly knocked off his horse by a powerful blow from Chu He.

Whoosh

Tang Zhou paused slightly, looking at Chu He with confusion, firmly etching Chu He into his memory

With a swift thrust of his spear, Chu He pierced the chest of the bandit, then quickly withdrew the weapon and struck the side of the horse's belly with the butt of the gun. Immediately, a loud neigh erupted from the steed, and the bandit was thrown off the horse.

The thrust of the spear was blocked by the bandit wielding a knife. Just as Chu He was about to retract his spear, the bandit unexpectedly seized the spear shaft, and his steed kicked up from beneath him, charging directly at Chu He's face.

Although he is a minor character, he is a key figure in history. If he were to be killed at this moment, it would likely have an impact on history. With this thought in mind, Chu He resolutely met the questioning gazes of Sun Lin and Zhao Yun.

After a loud shout, the bandits no longer lingered, severing the ropes that held the raft with their blades, turning their horses' heads, and galloping away in other directions

Puff!

Bang

Rush over! I will block this girl, you all quickly take the supplies and go ahead! Just as Chu He was slowly letting out a sigh of relief, a sudden urgent shout rang in his ears. He abruptly raised his head, only to find that Sun Lin was being blocked by a man who was rushing from behind, while the other bandits were swinging their whips, intending to pass through.

Chu He shouted loudly, unwilling to fall behind, and brandished his spear as he charged directly at the bandit who had missed Sun Lin.

Not good

The bandit blocked on the road knew that the situation was dire. The leader, with bloodshot eyes, looked unwillingly at the two men from Chu He in front of him and shouted, "Abandon the supplies and flee for your lives! I will hold them off!"

Sun Lin was greatly alarmed, but she could no longer provide assistance. The more than ten bandits in front of her had already been blocked. If she were to turn back recklessly, the bandits might very well break free from her.

Let him go! Chu He carefully examined Tang Zhou. Although he did not understand why Tang Zhou was following the bandits to commit robbery, it was historically due to Tang Zhou that the heroes of the Eastern Han dynasty had the opportunity to take revenge and emerge prominently.

I absolutely do not want women to protect me

In the depths of his heart, Chu He let out a furious roar, his blood boiling within him. In a moment of impulsiveness, he stepped forward, raising his hand and brandishing his gun, fixated on the approaching bandits.

The man entangled with Sun Lin felt a tremor in his heart and a hint of fear appeared in his eyes. Just as he was contemplating how to break free, a long spear pierced toward his back. Caught between the front and the back, the man staggered and abandoned his weapon, rolling away to evade the thrust of Zhao Yun's spear.

Chu He only felt his arms go numb, the first experience of life and death combat made his heart race with fear. If it were not for the surge of hot blood in his heart, he would have likely collapsed to the ground by now

As he looked at the sudden darkness before him, his blank mind was jolted awake by a surge of electricity. At the moment the horse's hoof struck the ground, his steps slightly rotated twice, brushing against the horse's body as he fell to the side of the bandit.

A loud shout accompanied by a swift spear, the galloping bandit had barely run a dozen meters when he was pierced through the heart by the spear, dying instantly on his horse

Death

The man hung his head in silence, merely gazing at Zhao Yun's furious expression. His tightly clenched fists involuntarily relaxed as he shook his head and sighed, saying: "I am Tang Zhou; you may kill or punish me as you see fit"

Kill

Well done! The sound of Sun Lin's praise came from ahead, warming Chu He's heart. However, he did not dare to linger; with a sudden shake of his long spear, he thrust it forward, knocking the long knife out of the bandit's hand.

Bang

He had long discarded the spear in his hand, and with a swift motion, drew out the broadsword. Before the bandit could react, he thrust the sword directly into the bandit's abdomen

At this moment, only the bandits ahead remained in Chu He’s eyes, a surge of rage welled up from his chest, as if he had an irreconcilable enmity with those bandits. Yet, his heavy breathing and slightly trembling arms still prevented him from shaking off that trace of fear within.

The narrow path, which could only accommodate two fine horses, was blocked by these two horses that had lost their owner. The band of horse thieves behind could not advance, and their hearts were filled with anxiety. Moreover, one of the thieves swung a knife towards the body of the fine horse.

Upon hearing the command, the opponent of Chu He showed no will to fight and unexpectedly turned around to flee. Chu He, filled with a high spirit of battle, looked at the retreating bandit and threw his spear directly at him

With a buzzing sound in his head, Chu He understood the significance of these provisions to the people of the two villages. At that moment, a surge of courage welled up within him. Without hesitation, he drew his straight knife and hurled it at the nearest bandit in front of him, simultaneously raising his hand to grab his gun and leaping forward.

The bandit fell to the ground and the books, his eyes closed in pain. When he opened them again, he was faced with two enormous fists. Suddenly, a column of blood erupted as the bandit's head was smashed to pieces by Chu He’s fists

Sun Lin fought with ease against that man, able to simultaneously fend off the attacks of three or four bandits. The spear in his hand was exceptionally fierce; once it made contact with the enemy, it would result in either death or serious injury

Chu He was just picking up his knife when he suddenly saw someone rolling towards him. He quickly kicked the person, raised his knife to the intruder's neck, and was about to strike down with determination, but suddenly heard Sun Lin's urgent shout, prompting him to halt his attack.

The straight sword was knocked down by the bandit, and a hint of disdainful smiles appeared on the lips of the bandits. From their perspective, they recognized that Chu He was a novice, posing no threat.

Spare the person under the knife

You are Tang Zhou from Jinan, a disciple of the great sage Zhang Jiao of the Taiping Dao..." Chu He was momentarily taken aback, exclaiming without thinking, his eyes eagerly fixed on the other person

The man was momentarily taken aback, carefully scrutinizing Chu He, yet found him to be quite unfamiliar, with no recollection. He let out a bitter laugh and, in a dejected tone, said: "Since you have recognized me, what more is there for me to say!"

Bang

From the distant village came the low, resonant sound of a horn, which caused the marauding horse bandits, who were pillaging and setting fires, to scatter like birds and beasts, fleeing desperately in all directions.

Before the bandits could approach, Sun Lin walked briskly, leaving behind a silhouette for Chu He. She proactively confronted the swiftly approaching bandits on horseback. With a graceful wave of her jade-like arm, her voice rang out like thunder. The hardwood spear in her hand struck like a darting dragon, and in the blink of an eye, she pierced the leading bandit, who was brandishing his knife, sending him crashing to the ground.

"That man, state your name! Why have you come to Changshan to steal grain?" Zhao Yun stepped forward quickly, grabbing the man and asking sternly.

Go! The bandit was momentarily obstructed, but quickly swung his whip and pressed on. As the steed galloped swiftly and was about to cross the Chu River, a long spear shot forth like a dragon, carrying immense force, aimed directly at the chest of the bandit who was bending down to strike from the horse.

Let him go! The current prestige of the great sage and virtuous teacher is unparalleled; if we kill his disciple, we will only create enemies. Although we, as master and disciple, are not afraid, the common people will inevitably suffer some repercussions! Tong Yuan rode in on a fine steed, holding an iron spear in his hand, his eyes flickering with uncertain light. Approaching the crowd, he looked at the astonished Tang Zhou and continued, "Go back and tell your master that Changshan is Tong Yuan's territory!"