Chapter 4, Crisis Looms

Such a captivating handsome man, she encountered for the first time, could not help but feel her heart fluttering with spring emotions

Xiang Shaolong listened to her voice, which was as melodious as a yellow oriole emerging from the valley, enjoying her voluptuous body. Just as his desires were surging, he was suddenly startled and asked, "What are you saying?" In fact, he understood at most only thirty to forty percent of her words.

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Xiang Shaolong secretly praised the skill and nodded in agreement

After a while, Xiang Shaolong was able to lift his gaze. Upon looking down, he immediately recognized her as the beautiful woman who had been summoned by Dou Liang into his tent for amusement the previous day. Remembering her soft moans, his heart stirred, secretly resenting Dou Liang's discerning taste. He smiled as he sat up, reached out to pinch her cheek, and gently asked, "Who would be willing to sell you off?"

Nature is so beautiful, and the world before us is so captivating, with undeveloped lands everywhere and endless towering forests. Humanity's destruction of nature is still in its early stages. However, by the twenty-first century, this irreversible path has reached its end, causing humanity to suffer the consequences.

Xiang Shaolong felt a deep sympathy, for the lives of women in this era were truly bitter, akin to unanchored duckweed, with their fates entirely controlled by men. A momentary interest had waned, and the desire that had just ignited vanished without a trace. He stood up and said: "It seems there is a clear stream to the east; I would like to go there for a cold bath."

Xiang Shaolong felt a surge of anger in his heart. After ascertaining the location of his tent, he set off towards it. Before he could arrive, the sounds of a man's heavy breathing and a woman's soft moans reached his ears

Xiang Shaolong could not help but feel deeply moved

Until dusk, the rain finally ceased, and the large group came to a halt, setting up camp and starting a fire. More than sixty young women emerged from the carriages, all of exquisite beauty, among whom a few were particularly striking, their looks comparable to those of the renowned beauty, Mei Can Niang.

Tao Fang's gaze lingered on Ting Fang's voluptuous and trembling bosom. On the day he purchased her, he had personally examined her entire body and was already aware of how astonishingly elastic and smooth her skin was, which made this moment particularly profound. After swallowing a mouthful of saliva, he said, "Shaolong guessed correctly; there are indeed three bandits pursuing us, but they have been killed, and we have temporarily shaken off the gray-haired one. However, we must not be complacent, as horse bandits are skilled at tracking, and given our slow pace, it is only a matter of time before they catch up to us." After swallowing a mouthful of saliva, he reiterated, "Shaolong guessed correctly; there are indeed three bandits pursuing us, but they have been killed, and we have temporarily shaken off the gray-haired one. However, we must not be complacent, as horse bandits are skilled at tracking, and given our slow pace, it is only a matter of time before they catch up to us."

Tao Fang sneered, "You are a newcomer, and Dou Liang has yet to grasp your background. You may use words to test him; I guarantee he will fall for it."

Xiang Shaolong patiently explained: "This means a man who lacks the ability to engage in intimate relations with women."

Her charming face was flushed, her beautiful eyes sparkling as she admired his strong and powerful muscles. Her delicate hand, unable to part from him, reached around to his chest, gently caressing his much broader chest than that of an ordinary man

Dou Liang let out a sinister laugh and chased after him straight out of the camp

Tingfang first experienced such affectionate and friendly treatment from a man, exerting all her energy to flatter and express her willingness and joy.

Dou Liang, upon hearing him mention the name of Dashigu, finally fell into the trap and angrily exclaimed: "What on earth is Hui Hu doing? Is there any place better than Dashigu?"

Upon reaching a dense forest, Xiang Shaolong turned around, discreetly placing the dagger behind his waist, and respectfully said: "Brother Dou, I am the one sent by the Huihu faction to assist you"

Miss Tingfang could not understand his words. After he explained again, she hurriedly stood up and said: "Let this humble servant attend to Master Xiang's bath."

Xiang Shaolong arrived at the place where he had fallen, and sighed: "When it comes to killing, who can surpass me, a special forces expert well-versed in anatomy?"

Tao Fang's expression became very serious. After a while, he reached out and placed his hand on his shoulder, saying: "This time, you have saved my life. The most pressing issue now is not that group of horse bandits, but rather that there is a traitor among my people"

Xiang Shaolong secretly laughed and said: "The plan has changed now; Hui Hu has decided not to take action against Shigu, and I am here to inform Brother Dou."

Li Shan sneered and said: "He relies on being the leader, just picked the most beautiful girl and took her into the tent, what do you think he intends to do?"

The Baiyi woman responded passionately, embracing his strong neck without a hint of shyness

Tao Fangdao: "Shaolong, you have long resided in the mountainous region, so naturally you are unaware of the situation in the Central Plains."

Tao Fang was greatly astonished by his agile mind and praised, "I truly did not misjudge you. Not only are you exceptionally talented and possess a remarkable appearance, but you also have both wisdom and courage. Good! As long as I, Tao Fang, remain in power, I will certainly not treat you unfairly"

Xiang Shaolong was completely immersed in the uninterrupted contact with this beautiful woman, feeling her full, soft bosom constantly rubbing against his strong back. He recalled the breathtaking beauty that could not be concealed even by her clothing, and his desire surged once again

Li Shanda said: "Aren't you from the mountainous region, Brother Xiang? If women are not considered goods, then what are they? If sold to remote and impoverished areas, a woman would have to cater to more than ten men in the family, which would be truly tragic. Now they can go to the city, and those fortunate enough to be favored by wealthy families can wear gold and silver, living a life of great splendor!"

My goodness! Why were women in ancient times bolder than Western ladies in places like Hong Kong or Miami Beach?

The Bai Yi woman left his lips, her charming face flushed with a captivating crimson, and she urged, "My name is Xiu Yi, come back with me to Bai Yi Mountain! If you go to Handan with those Zhao people, you will surely be killed by that group of horse bandits led by Hui Hu"

Tao Fang pondered for a moment and said: "This traitor must be Dou Liang, for two reasons I am certain it is him. First, he had an excuse to leave the team for two days, which must have been to meet with the Gray Hu. Second, among the few who know our itinerary, he is the only one from Wei, and people from Wei are all unreliable"

Xiang Shaolong stared with wide eyes, all his worries dissipated, and he replied: "My name is Xiang Shaolong"

Although Xiang Shaolong is lecherous, he has always respected women and finds it difficult to accept such an attitude. He can only refrain from discussing it and asks, "Where has Dou Liang gone?"

Tao Fangdao said: "This must begin with the division of Jin among the three families, which marked a watershed moment for the entire era. Previously, there was talk of respecting the king and repelling the barbarians, but after the division of Jin, it transformed into the states of Wei, Han, and our Zhao. No one pays any attention to the Zhou dynasty anymore. If the past was a calm stream, now it is a rushing torrent. The changes in the past ten years are equivalent to those of a hundred years before; those without ability will be eliminated." After speaking, he could not help but feel a deep sense of emotion.

Dou Liang's hand was already gripping the hilt of the sword, and upon hearing the words, he stared at him in astonishment, his expression fluctuating with surprise.

Xiang Shaolong took the opportunity to step forward and said: "Is it in ---"

Xiang Shaolong secretly admired Tao Fangshi's capabilities. It was also good for him to indulge in the pleasure of acting like a master, so he said: "Please sit up!"

Tao Fang is becoming more and more confident in him. Upon hearing this, he nodded and said, "It's all up to you. Enjoy it!" He left happily.

Xiang Shaolong's heart was hanging on Meican Niang, thinking of her tearful eyes when they parted, his mood was depressed and difficult to resolve. Several times he was impulsive and wanted to turn his horse's head back to find her. However, when he remembered that he had received two hundred copper coins from Tao Fang, he stopped in his tracks. How could he be a person who did not keep his word? At the very least, he had to be his bodyguard for a few months to make up for it.

A white Yi girl wearing a sleeveless top and a short skirt, revealing a pair of plump thighs, jumped out from the swaying branches and leaves. It turned out to be the most beautiful white Yi girl I had seen at the market that day.

Tingfang said: "At first, there was none, but later there was. Because this humble servant hoped for a man stronger than him to rescue me, I would be willing to accept any sacrifice as long as I do not have to see him and his wife."

Hush!

Xiang Shaolong inquired: "Since the people of Wei are unreliable, why do you still employ them?"

Ting Fangshi exclaimed with a "ah" and her face lit up. If she could become this man's concubine and servant, she would be willing to die for it. Xiang Shaolong, how could he not know that this was Tao Fang's way of winning him over? After expressing his gratitude, he asked, "What news did the scout bring back?"

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The beautiful and graceful lady knelt on the ground, her forehead touching the mat, and humbly said, "This humble woman is Ting Fangshi. I have been ordered by Lord Tao to serve Lord Xiang on the journey."

Xiang Shaolong was taken aback

Tao Fang suddenly became excited and said, "The Wei people once occupied our capital city of Handan for two years. It was all thanks to the intervention of the Qi state that they were forced to withdraw their troops. However, there are still many Wei spies remaining in Handan, acting as traitorous spies. Dou Liang is one of these people. When you take action, you must not show any mercy."

Xiang Shaolong finally understood. He caressed her breasts and hips in a disorderly manner and said with a smile, "Don't worry! I have my own way to deal with them."

Xiang Shaolong couldn't resist the temptation of her seductive body. He lifted her up and passionately kissed her fragrant lips, while forcefully entering her tight and compact body with all his might.

Two people stood naked in the waist-deep clear stream, with Tingfang pouring water to wash them. Shufu made Xiang Shaolong so comfortable that he almost called out for his mother.

If one had the ability to change everything, would history be rewritten

Several warriors were admiring the boundless beauty of spring by the river, among them was Li Shan, who approached with a smile and said: "The quality of this batch of girls is exceptionally good. Brother Xiang, would you like to ask Master Tao for a couple to have some fun? He holds you in high regard, you know"

Xiang Shaolong walked towards him and, as he passed by, said lightly: "If you have the courage, come with me alone."

Xiang Shaolong nodded and said: "The route that Master Tao takes to Handan must be highly confidential, with very few people aware of it. Therefore, if Hui Hu knows that you will pass through Dashigu, it must be because there is an insider providing him with information"

When Xiang Shaolong heard him speak of killing, it was as if he were discussing trivial matters. A chill ran through his heart, yet all his training had taught him was to kill. As long as the target was a bad person, it was acceptable, and he did not feel particularly saddened by it

Ting Fang finally understood a little bit and shook her head, saying, "It's not because of this issue, but because he already had more than ten wives. They all ostracized me, and slandered me behind my back, saying that I seduced other men with my eyes. As a result, they sold me."

Tingfang stepped in front of him and embraced him, saying: "Master Xiang! From now on, this humble servant will be yours."

Xiang Shaolong returned to the camp, where the other warriors treated him with great respect. At this moment, the sun was setting in the west, and the earth was shrouded in twilight.

Xiang Shaolong patted his chest and said: "This burden is on me, but if I mistakenly kill the wrong person, would it not bring joy to my enemies and pain to my loved ones"

He clearly had no interest in continuing the discussion about the internal traitor, and said: "Shaolong! I want you to kill this traitor Dou Liang."

Tingfang smiled softly and covered her small mouth, saying: "Master Xiang's words are truly interesting, unlike anyone else's"

Tao Fang looked at him in surprise and said slowly, "After Qin Ziyong implemented the reform policies of the nobleman Gong Sun Yang of the State of Wei, the country did become prosperous and strong. Five years ago, they even destroyed the Zhou dynasty. However, they also incurred public anger and were defeated by our general Le Cheng and Qing She. Three years ago, Wei captured the important stronghold of Tao County in the east of Qin. Qin's power and influence are no longer what they used to be."

Xiang Shaolong secretly laughed to himself, thinking that these few words were just about enough to make Qin Shi Huang speak to me

So, have you ever seduced a man

Xiu Yin murmured a few times, suddenly loosened her clothes and revealed a snow-white delicate body that could dazzle any man's eyes. She smiled and said, "Is this more beautiful? The men in the tribe all love to look at my body."

Then she smiled and said, "Mr. Xiang and other men are different. When they see a humble woman, they rush to take off their clothes and come to have sex. Only Mr. Xiang would talk to a humble woman like this. I am very grateful."

Xiang Shaolong secretly pondered how he could feel embarrassed. However, his body was not made of iron; having just dealt with the insatiable Bai Yidang, how could he have the strength to entertain other women, especially so many? He leaned close to Tao Fang's ear and said, "Master Tao, are you interested in traveling overnight, so that the enemy's spies will suddenly discover tomorrow morning that they have lost our entire camp?"

Tao Fang's attitude towards him is very different. He said, "All Wei people are killable. I only recently found out that he is a Wei person. I had already planned not to use him after completing this mission, but I didn't expect him to take the initiative." He took out a delicate dagger from his pocket and handed it to Xiang Shaolong, saying, "Be careful with it. Afterwards, I will tell others that I sent him elsewhere for a task. This dagger is made by a famous swordsmith from the country of Yue. It can cut through hair, and I'm giving it to you to let it drink the blood of Wei thieves."

Xiang Shaolong estimated that he would definitely come out for dinner, standing by the side. Sure enough, after a while, the woman first left in disarray, followed by Dou Liang who emerged after lifting the curtain.

The familiar moans and sighs began to play in Xiang Shaolong's ear like celestial music

After Dou Liang naturally turned his head, he realized that there was no one in sight, and he knew he had fallen into a trap. A chill ran down his side as the dagger thrust by Xiang Shaolong pierced him, blood gushing out from the wound, and he died on the spot

Xiang Shaolong returned to the camp, and aside from the patrolling warriors, everyone gathered in the open space at the center of the camp, surrounding more than twenty tables, with nearly ten tables occupied by women, to hold a bonfire banquet. The food was extremely abundant, and perhaps this alone was enough to make those women willingly become commodities.

Xiang Shaolong encountered such a young girl for the first time. Taking a deep breath, he commanded, "Come here!" Xiu Yi rushed into his arms, while helping him undress, moaning, "It has always been men who sought me, but this time it is I who seek you. Come on! My lover! I haven't been home for two days, and if you don't come out soon, someone will come to the camp to look for you."

Xiang Shaolong employed gentle tactics and all his charming skills, allowing this beautiful woman, who had long suffered at the hands of men, to experience a sweetness that even her dreams could not attain

Xiu Yi giggled charmingly, pressing against him with her towering bosom, her ample hips twisting seductively for a moment. With a smile, she said: "I know you wouldn't abandon a friend to save yourself, so I won't pressure you anymore. But since Xiu Yi has provided you with such valuable information, how do you plan to reward me?"

Over a hundred warriors donned bamboo hats and raincoats, escorting twelve horse-drawn carts and driving nearly two hundred fine horses, advancing majestically along the official road in the rain

Xiang Shaolong is currently enjoying a private nap, and he has now become the leader of the bodyguards.

Xiang Shaolong thought to himself, of course they are different, as they are people from different eras! Yet he said, "Is he not capable?"

A few days ago, our clan received news that Graybeard and his eight hundred bandits were preparing to ambush the Zhao people in the Stone Valley, to seize their women and horses. If you go with them, you will surely be killed, as they are far more formidable than those from Jiao Du.

Xiu Yi broke free from his embrace, twirled in front of him, and playfully said: "Everyone says I am beautiful, do you agree? People still do not know your name!"

Although they appeared weary, most of them were in good spirits, not at all resembling purchased female slaves. They even assisted in cooking and chatted and laughed with the warriors, leaving Xiang Shaolong greatly puzzled.

Xiang Shaolong, perplexed, asked: "Where did so many charming individuals come from? Do they not feel that being sold like goods is a tragic affair?"

She excitedly approached him, looking up and saying, "I have followed you for two days and two nights." She pulled him up with one hand and said nervously, "Hurry and escape!"

Xiang Shaolong could not have imagined that a horse dealer like him would possess such insight. He truly wanted to tell him that no matter how much one struggles and fights, in the end, they would still be unified under Qin Shi Huang. However, he certainly could not voice this thought; even if he did, no one would believe him. He tentatively asked, "Is the Qin state currently the most powerful nation?"

Xiang Shaolong suddenly realized that this truly is the fate of beautiful women. Only her beauty could provoke the jealousy of many wicked wives

Less than two hours later, it started to rain heavily.

Xiang Shaolong drew out his long sword and tossed it aside, saying with a bitter smile: "Brother Dou is too suspicious."

He walked over to Tao Fang and sat down, raising two fingers in a gesture of victory, indicating that he had dealt with Dou Liang

Dou Liang shouted: "Stand there and speak!"

At this moment, the women finally noticed the presence of the remarkable man, Xiang Shaolong, and they cast flirtatious glances at him. Unfortunately, he was currently preoccupied with thoughts of Mei Can Niang, which dampened his mood for flirtation, and he took the opportunity to stroll out of the camp to alleviate his boredom

Xiang Shaolong pulled her into his embrace, wrapping one arm tightly around her waist and kissing her on the lips

Tingfang sat up straight, her well-proportioned bosom straining against her clothing.

Xiang Shaolong said with a bitter smile: "Anything can be accepted except for copper coins"

Suddenly, Tao Fang's voice echoed from the bank, which was about one meter high: "If Shao Long is satisfied with this woman, then let her follow you from now on."

Tingfang exclaimed, "What does 'not allowed' mean?"

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In a corner of the camp, the sound of women's laughter suddenly floated over. Xiang Shaolong was determined to find Dou Liang, and as he walked over, he was immediately struck dumb. It turned out that the small river was filled with naked women who were bathing and playing in the water

Upon waking, I discovered a beautiful lady had joined me in the tent

Xiang Shaolong suddenly stared at behind him, his face showing signs of fear

Xiang Shaolong exclaimed, "What? How can there be such a man who does not understand the value of cherishing beauty?"

Xiang Shaolong increasingly believes that women in this era, when encountering a man they like, are more direct and unpretentious than women of the twenty-first century, which naturally improves his mood

The wasteland after the rain is lush and green, with fresh air

Of course, Tao Fang did not understand his gestures, but seeing the brilliance in his eyes and the spirited expression on his face, he knew he had succeeded. In his heart, he secretly praised him, realizing that this young man could kill without changing his expression, truly a top-notch assassin and killer. He said: "Shaolong, you go over to those women and pick a few that catch your eye, feel free to bring a couple into the tent for some fun, there is absolutely no need to feel embarrassed."

Xiang Shaolong humbly inquired: "I truly want to know!"

That is the greatest honor for this humble young lady

Xiang Shaolong returned to the camp feeling completely relaxed. He found Tao Fang, pulled him aside, and candidly recounted what had just happened.

Tingfang lowered her delicate head and softly said: "He is the husband of this little woman"

That night, Tao Fang ordered his men to cover all the horse hooves and cart wheels with soft cloth, leaving some empty tents and straw men. They set off in the dark and walked straight until dawn, only then hiding in a small valley to set up camp and rest

During his military career, Xiang Shaolong had long been accustomed to bathing with his fellow teammates. Although Tao Fang observed this, he felt no discomfort. However, he found it quite unfair that Ting Fang admired the other party so much, and said: "After we have eaten, we will set off immediately to see how far we can go. With about ten of us, I can completely erase the traces of our vehicles and even create a bit of a false impression to mislead the thieves."

Dou Liang saw him draw his sword and had already unsheathed his own sword to meet him. At this moment, seeing him abandon his sword, he breathed a sigh of relief, returned his sword to its sheath, and with a slightly eased expression said: "That old fox Tao Fang is quite formidable; how could I not be cautious"