Chapter 21 Relentless Pursuit? The Crocodile Has Already Opened Its Jaws

If one could say that holding onto Li Xiuning in the beginning was an instinctive act, then shortly after, he realized something was amiss. Especially when Li Xiuning, for convenience of movement, had shed her cumbersome armor and donned a simple green shirt and trousers. As Qin Feng felt the prominent texture and the warmth transmitted to his palm, he was thoroughly awakened. Trouble! The system had explicitly stated back then that summoned figures were one hundred percent loyal, but they also had personal preferences. If one were to force or tease them? They would indeed not betray you, but they might resign from their posts! Therefore, realizing he was too excited, Qin Feng immediately wanted to push her away. But the result… feeling the softening body in his embrace, Qin Feng was momentarily bewildered. What was this now? Did this still count as teasing? "My Lord~!" Perhaps sensing Qin Feng's internal conflict, Li Xiuning spoke softly, "How long are you going to hold me?" "Uh…" Qin Feng, who had been conflicted, blurted out instinctively. "How about holding me for a lifetime?" "You…" Li Xiuning's pretty face instantly turned crimson. She struggled to break free from Qin Feng's embrace and glared at him with a hint of playful annoyance. "You should save those words for Sister Yanqi!" With that, without waiting for Qin Feng to react, she turned and ran off. "This…" Watching the graceful figure disappear, Qin Feng instinctively sniffed the fragrance in his hands and finally breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately! This girl didn't seem angry at all, but rather a little jealous. This was a good sign! Although it didn't necessarily mean she was interested in him, at least she wouldn't leave easily. If his strategist were to be lost right at the start, it would be utterly humiliating. However, just as Qin Feng relaxed, he remembered Yang Yanqi who was currently in a fierce battle, and he couldn't help but worry again. What exactly was happening over there? If Zhang Fei and Yang Yanqi had initiated the attack, it would be fine. But if they were being ambushed… there shouldn't be much danger? The leader of the Wuhuan had already been dealt with, so the rebels should be retreating by now, right? Qin Feng's thoughts were logical, but fate had other plans. On the Wuhuan battlefield, the副将 (fùjiàng - deputy general) who had witnessed his own leader being impaled by a spear suddenly became as if injected with chicken blood. "Kill~!" "Kill them~!" "We must kill these Han soldiers and avenge our leader!" Hearing the deputy general's hoarse shouts, the Wuhuan cavalry were stunned for a moment, then ignited with fury. What? The leader is dead? If they didn't seek revenge for this, how could their tribe survive? Revenge is a must! Of course! This also had to do with the fact that the Han cavalry on the opposite side were too few in number! If their numbers were double, they would have been fleeing in all directions by now. Seeing this, Yang Yanqi and Zhang Fei, who were fighting in the thick of the crowd, simultaneously gave the order to retreat. They weren't foolish! Their original plan was just to give them a good beating, and now that the beating was done, it was time to run. Moreover, if they truly scared the enemy away, who would face their Lord's wrath? With this in mind, Yang Yanqi, while ordering her subordinates to feign a retreat, quickly dispatched a scout back. If her Lord's side wasn't prepared, she could adjust her strategy. "Trying to run?" "Too late!" Seeing the Han army begin to retreat, an elder of Chakel, the deputy general, became extremely excited. If he avenged his leader, wouldn't the position of leader be his? Then, his leader's family, that beautiful elder sister-in-law… The more excited he became, the deputy general drew his scimitar. "Soldiers!" "Charge!" "It's time to avenge our leader!" "Kill the Han dogs!" "Revenge!" "…" Hearing the shouts rising from behind, Yang Yanqi's eyes flashed with killing intent. These damn foreign barbarians! Just you wait! See how you cry when the time comes! …… Meanwhile, Qin Feng, who had assumed the Wuhuan cavalry would have fled, was dumbfounded when he received the scout's message. What were they thinking? Their own leader was killed, and they still dared to chase after others? Were they not afraid of death? Although utterly confused, Qin Feng had no intention of letting them go. He waved Li Xiuning, whose face was still slightly flushed, over. Qin Feng smiled and said, "Xiuning, Yanqi has sent word that the rebels will arrive soon!" "Understood!" Li Xiuning replied and began to issue orders one by one. "Longbowmen, listen up!" "You will combine with some dismounted horse archers and carry fire arrows to hide on the mountains on both sides of the road." "Heavy infantry, listen up!" "You will quickly proceed to the entrance and, after the Wuhuan cavalry enter, block their retreat route." "Repeater crossbow soldiers, listen up!" "After the feigned retreat of the cavalry passes, use the repeater crossbows to seal off the path forward." "The remaining cavalry will withdraw from this area. After the rebels are lured into the trap, they will engage from the front, preventing them from charging through." "Understood~!" The commanders of each branch who were summoned, after receiving Qin Feng's nod of approval, responded in unison. After they went to make arrangements, Qin Feng leaned closer to Li Xiuning. "Xiuning, they all have missions, what about me?" "You?" Li Xiuning glanced at him and muttered testily, "How dare I assign tasks to my Lord? You can handle it yourself!" "Then I'll lead a charge later!" "No!" Before Qin Feng could finish speaking, Li Xiuning quickly interrupted him, "My Lord, leave the fighting to your subordinates, there's no need for you to personally go into battle!" "How about this…" Seeing Qin Feng open his mouth as if to say something more, Li Xiuning bit her lower lip and said, "Why don't you take some cavalry and accompany me to observe the battle from the mountaintop, just in case of any unforeseen circumstances!" "Then, that's fine…" Seeing Li Xiuning's slightly nervous expression, Qin Feng smiled and agreed. Although he knew very well that with his Overlord's inheritance, he was basically invincible in this late Han Dynasty period. But how could he disappoint the intentions of a beauty? Thus, Qin Feng, somewhat impatient, began the arduous ascent to the mountaintop with the Overlord Iron Cavalry and the Black Armored Iron Cavalry. It couldn't be helped! Both the Overlord Iron Cavalry and the Black Armored Iron Cavalry were heavily armored cavalry. Ascending the mountain? It was fortunate that the sides of the road were just slopes with trees. Otherwise, it would be impossible! Of course! Qin Feng brought these heavy cavalry up despite the difficulty for a reason. What reason? Heh heh! It's clear you haven't witnessed the might of heavy cavalry charging down from mid-mountain. That would truly be… Well! Qin Feng himself hadn't witnessed it either! He just wanted to know how powerful heavy cavalry charging from mid-mountain would be. The scene should be spectacular, right? As for Qin Feng's peculiar whim, Li Xiuning naturally couldn't object. Or rather, after that somewhat forceful embrace, her tolerance for Qin Feng had grown significantly. As long as it wasn't a matter of principle, she would let him have his way! And so, while the Wuhuan rebels were joyfully in pursuit, a waiting crocodile had already opened its great maw.