Chapter 1252 - 1088: I’ll Take Your Dog Life!
Chapter 1252: Chapter 1088: I’ll Take Your Dog Life!
"Stop the nonsense! You’re trying to be both a whore and a saint! You lured me to Yumen Pass, intending to kill me on the spot, but I managed to escape. Then you ambushed me halfway, determined to eliminate me. Since you’ve done it, why say such dignified words?"
Yuan Bin struggled to fend off the attacks, feeling a surge of frustration lodged in his chest, making him extremely uncomfortable.
"Yuan Bin, I, Liu Meng, respect you as a brave man. Even if I had to kill you, I want you to die understanding why! The ambush halfway was indeed orchestrated by me. But leading you to Yumen Pass wasn’t my doing! For anything I do, I won’t deny responsibility!"
In truth, Liu Meng admired Yuan Bin; if Yuan Bin’s family background were more prominent, he wouldn’t still be a mere Secondary Fourth-Rank Military Officer.
He had long advised Yuan Bin to align himself with a certain someone. Why endure such subordination here? Unfortunately, Yuan Bin was stubbornly loyal to the court. Such foolish loyalty was indeed rare!
"Puh!" Yuan Bin spat a mouthful of fresh blood, his mind gradually becoming muddled, and his hand wielding the large saber paused momentarily.
Seeing this, Liu Meng thrust his spear diagonally, the tip piercing Yuan Bin’s thigh. Yuan Bin groaned in pain, suddenly regaining clarity.
A hole was stabbed in his thigh by the spear, and blood flowed profusely. Yuan Bin shook his dizzy head and raised the large saber in his hand again.
"Ming Mo! Go lend him a hand and bring me Liu Meng’s head!" Gu Chengyu noticed Yuan Bin’s increasingly troubled state, understanding that he was losing too much blood, likely with far more than just a leg wound.
"Yes!" Ming Mo leapt off the city tower, startling Hundred Households Wang and his men.
"This is the city tower!" Hundred Households Wang quickly looked down, only to see Ming Mo not landing on the ground but jumping several times, sweeping towards the distance.
"This, this skill is impressive!" Hundred Households Wang couldn’t help but praise, no wonder Mr. Gu keeps such young followers, they’re masters of martial arts!
Prefect Qiu rotated the white jade ring on his thumb, looking at Gu Chengyu with a profound gaze, pondering over something.
Gu Chengyu watched the movements of Yuan Bin and Ming Mo while channeling his Inner Strength. Though his gaze was directed downward, the Prefect Qiu standing behind him made him vigilant.
This old fox is not to be trifled with. Who knows if he’s concocting some new scheme?
Previously, he pushed him out without hesitation; perhaps he’s plotting how to use him now!
Yuan Bin, caught off guard, was slashed on the wrist by Liu Meng, panting heavily, gradually exhausted. His vision blurred, even Liu Meng’s ferocious face seemed like a hazy mirage.
Liu Meng knew Yuan Bin was running out of strength, a fierce light flashing in his eyes. Strike him while he’s down, take his life.
The long spear swept out, ready to topple Yuan Bin from his horse! In his current condition, if he fell off and was trampled by horse hooves, he’d be mortally wounded if not dead.
At that time, capturing him alive was possible, and if caught, the Prince would surely reward him generously.
As the spear was about to strike Yuan Bin, Liu Meng suddenly felt a chill down his spine. He hastily withdrew the spear, blocking behind him.
Martial artists are naturally sensitive to danger. Before turning his horse, he exchanged several moves with the person behind him.
Liu Meng’s heart tightened, immediately steering his horse to distance himself from Yuan Bin. Although Yuan Bin was exhausted, he wouldn’t let himself be attacked from both sides. Who knew if Yuan Bin might muster his remaining strength for a surprise counterattack?
"Who are you?" Liu Meng retreated while fighting, surprised when he saw the weapon was a long sword.
Upon seeing this, he became puzzled. Who was this person? A youth with extraordinary Swordsmanship? He had been at the border for over two years and hadn’t heard of such a figure.
Ming Mo twirled his sword with a flourish, coldly laughing at Liu Meng.
"You insulted my lord earlier, and now I’m here to take your life!" Ming Mo’s face was frosty, his delicate features filled with murderous intent.
Liu Meng felt the youth was arrogant, relying on high-level Swordsmanship with a slender build to claim his head, thinking his years of battle were child’s play?
His gaze shifted to where the youth stood, surprised that he hadn’t even mounted a horse.
"Then this General will see what you can do!" Liu Meng put forth his utmost effort, having noticed the power in the few sword strikes earlier and wouldn’t underestimate it.
"Hmph!" Ming Mo wasted no words, channeled Inner Strength, and with a tiptoe, the sword gleaming with cold light lunged at Liu Meng.
Liu Meng was startled, realizing this person had Inner Strength, and given this Light Body Technique, his Inner Strength was profound.
"Mr. Gu’s followers are impressive, no wonder they always accompany Mr. Gu!" Prefect Qiu stepped forward, praising Gu Chengyu.
Gu Chengyu discreetly distanced himself, "Ming Mo’s martial arts are indeed superb, otherwise I wouldn’t dare bring such few people to the border!"
Prefect Qiu grinned slightly, then looked at the sky, furrowing his brows deeply.
"This youngster, his skills are remarkable!" Liu Meng watched Ming Mo’s formidable Inner Strength, flipping and flying, with agile Swordsmanship, feeling slightly uneasy.
Yuan Bin clutched his chest, feeling suffocated and short of breath, deeply inhaling as he maneuvered his horse to the side.
With the city gate unopen, he lacked the strength to climb up, calling soldiers to guard him and resting on the side.
The enemy’s main general was Liu Meng. If the youth could capture Liu Meng, the others wouldn’t pose a threat.
"You haven’t experienced my ultimate move yet! Today I’ll show you!" Ming Mo sneered, retreating a step, executing a gentle sword move like a breeze.
The Swordsmanship was swift and continuous, leaving Liu Meng dazzled by thousands of sword shadows.
Liu Meng was at a loss for how to defend, unsure which shadow was the true body. As he lifted his spear to protect himself, he felt pain on his chest.
Without time to check his own injuries, Liu Meng pulled out an object from his chest, tossing it to the sky.
A sharp whistle came from the sky – it was a signal arrow. Gu Chengyu raised an eyebrow; was he calling for reinforcements?
"Young brother, kill him quickly, don’t let him summon reinforcements!" Yuan Bin heard the sound and knew it spelled trouble. If reinforcements arrived, the battle would continue indefinitely.
Ming Mo frowned, deciding to kill the man first regardless.
Having sent the rescue signal, Liu Meng finally relaxed, glancing at his chest and was shocked.
His armor was pierced in several spots, the recent swords striking not only flesh – the wounds were deep.
This was armor, and the fact it was pierced revealed the youth’s deep Inner Strength, inducing retreat in Liu Meng.
But just as Liu Meng tightened his reins, Ming Mo saw his intention, immediately advancing to block his path.