Chapter 10, Slapping Bai Guang'en in the Face
Damn bastard, how cunning he is!
General Zhu, this may not be appropriate...
Bai Guang'en's expression was somewhat displeased, and with an angry snort, he said: "Useless thing, why don't you roll back!"
Sun Chuanting rubbed his temples and said helplessly, "Alright, since you all want to compete, I will agree to it. However, under no circumstances should anyone be harmed to the point of losing their life; otherwise, I will not show any mercy!"
Bai Guang'en could no longer sit still; it was only just noon, and already more than thirty people had withdrawn. At this rate, by the time dusk arrives, his own brothers would be nearly eliminated.
Master Bai, do not say that I did not warn you. The Battle of Deer Horn Mountain is indeed true. I obtained reliable information from the captured bandits. From dawn until noon, Liu Zongmin's army suffered over two hundred fatalities and nearly two hundred injuries, resulting in total casualties exceeding four hundred. By nightfall, I wonder how many of your brothers will still be left
This is merely a small hill, covered with shrubs and trees. With two hundred people searching such a hill, it is likely that they would not even need half an hour to thoroughly search it.
Bai Guang'en shouted angrily
At this moment, Bai Guang'en felt a sense of uncertainty for the first time
As the sun sets in the west, the light in the mountains and forests has begun to dim. Bai Guang'en is growing increasingly anxious; it seems that in less than half an hour, it will be completely dark. If he cannot catch this fellow, he will have lost completely!
Bai Guang'en brought several trusted confidants and plunged into the mountains and forests
Adult, what shall we do now
The thousand households under Bai Guang'en inquired.
On the side, Sun Chuanting had calmed down. Regardless of whether Zhu Jie could ultimately achieve victory, the abilities he displayed at present had already surpassed those of any other general in the camp. To say that this fellow was stronger than Lu Xiangsheng was not an exaggeration on Gao Jie’s part
Shortly after, another incense stick had burned down, and six or seven soldiers emerged one after another from the mountains and forests
Gao Jie, standing by, laughed with glee at the misfortune.
What is there to be afraid of
The soldiers resumed their search, while Bai Guang'en leaned against a large tree, keeping watch. After all, he had been wandering on the mountain for half a day and was somewhat fatigued.
Bai Guang'en shouted: "If something goes wrong, naturally I will be the one to take the lead, even if it means losing my head, it will be me first! You all disperse and search carefully again!"
Bai Guang'en snorted coldly and said: "Zhu Jie is currently within this small area. Keep a close watch on him, and as soon as you spot any movement, immediately draw your bow and shoot. Do not show any mercy!"
Sun Chuanting was somewhat hesitant
Half an hour had passed, and more than twenty soldiers had emerged from the forest, yet they still had not managed to capture even a single hair of Zhu Jie. The surrounding generals were all mocking and enjoying the spectacle, as it was not their own subordinates who were being embarrassed, naturally relishing the chaos without concern for the consequences
Sun Chuanting glared at Bai Guang'en, who resentfully said: "Sir Inspector, if there is no need to compare strengths, I would rather disband the train battalion and return to farming!"
Qianhu's expression changed, and he said in a low voice: "My lord, if the supervising lord were to blame us..."
The soldier said in a low voice: "My lord, this kid is too difficult to deal with, he appears and disappears like a ghost. We can hardly find any trace of him. Whenever we are alone or let our guard down, we are always struck by his sudden attacks. I was hit on the bridge of my nose by that damned slingshot, and while I was still dazed, he pressed a dagger against me, leaving me no choice but to obediently hand over my hat..."
Bai Guang'en let out a cold snort, stood up, and went down to assemble the soldiers
Damn it, I am going all out! Come, follow me into the mountains, I will take matters into my own hands! A bunch of useless people, with you all, my face has been thrown to the ground!
Sun Chuanting nodded and said: "Alright, since that is the case, General Bai, gather your troops. Remember! Once the hat is lost, you must immediately withdraw from the battle"
Hehe, I apologize, Lord Bai, everything has come to an end
However, although concentrating forces posed certain difficulties for Zhu Jie, there were still soldiers continuously emerging. After one hour, more than thirty individuals had already retreated from the forest, with the most unfortunate one being carried out by others, clearly having been knocked unconscious
Bai Guang'en gritted his teeth and issued the command
You useless waste! Pass the order down, the remaining people should not act alone, form groups of three to five. Once the target is spotted, immediately raise the alarm and launch an attack, do not separate, lest they be defeated one by one!
Bai Guang'en said urgently: "My Lord Supervisor, since he wishes to compete, let us have a contest. If he wins against me, what harm is there in giving him the position of the general?"
Zhu Jie smiled as he removed his weapon and placed it on Sun Chuanting's table, saying: "My lord, these items are invaluable treasures, and I kindly ask you to keep them safe for me. After I have entered the mountains for the duration of an incense stick, Lord Bai may lead the troops to search the mountains and capture me, with nightfall as the deadline. I will present one hundred military caps to you, hoping that the brothers who lose their caps will immediately withdraw from the competition..." After I have entered the mountains for the duration of an incense stick, Lord Bai may lead the troops to search the mountains and capture me, with nightfall as the deadline. I will present one hundred military caps to you, hoping that the brothers who lose their caps will immediately withdraw from the competition..."
The soldiers had just dispersed when a strange sound came from the tree. Bai Guang'en was about to look up when Zhu Jie had already landed beside him, the dagger in his hand firmly pressed against Bai Guang'en's throat
Bai Guang'en could no longer sit still; he jumped over and grabbed a soldier by the collar, shouting angrily: "Damn useless fools, with so many of you, how could you let someone be easily taken down? What is the situation inside?"
At this moment, Bai Guang'en was already furious and humiliated, even contemplating tearing Zhu Jie apart. However, no matter how hard Bai Guang'en tried, there was simply no way to resolve the situation
Sun Chuanting and several generals personally watched from the hillock. Not long after, less than the time it takes to burn an incense stick, four or five soldiers emerged from the forest, their heads hung low, and their hats had vanished without a trace
Bai Guang'en was so furious that smoke seemed to rise from his seven orifices. It appears that this time he has truly miscalculated. Liu Zongmin even resorted to using cannons, yet they still suffered such severe casualties. Can his two hundred men really capture Zhu Jie?
However, despite Bai Guang'en's personal efforts, he was still unable to capture Zhu Jie. Bai Guang'en's soldiers continued to emerge one after another, and by dusk, the number of people coming out of the mountains and forests had long exceeded one hundred. One hundred hats were certainly not going to escape.
Gao Jie! Why the hell didn't you say it earlier
This time, Bai Guang'en has truly held on stubbornly
Several individuals hurriedly escaped back to the military camp
Zhu Jie’s voice came from one side
Bai Guang'en was nearly driven to madness; this guy is simply too arrogant. He only brought a slingshot and a dagger, yet he dares to contend with me and my two hundred armed men in the mountains and forests! Grandmother! If I can't take you down, I truly won't have the face to live on!