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As Luzi's words fell, the sudden sound of urgent hoofbeats shattered the surrounding tranquility. Wang Jian looked up at the newly replaced lookout on the treetops, receiving the reply that the specific number of people was temporarily unclear. However, not being able to see them did not mean they couldn't be heard; it was confirmed that there were at least fifteen coming.
"Check your weapons! Repair the camp! Prepare for defense!" Wang Jian shouted, reminding everyone to reorganize their defensive line.
Seeing his companions, who were ready to make a big move, Shisan couldn't help but laugh, "Everyone, calm down! The newcomers are our people!"
When it came to understanding horses, this speaker certainly had the authority. Just by recognizing the sound of hooves, he could tell whose horses they were; this skill alone was enough to leave everyone else in awe. This answer made the Wounded, who were preparing to rejoin the fight, exchange glances and let out a sigh of relief—it's good to still be alive!
Not fearing death didn't mean that anyone wanted to prove something through self-sacrifice. No matter how hard they fought, it was all for the sake of survival, not for choosing to sacrifice themselves without reason. If they were allowed to stay behind and cover the main force's safe retreat, none of them would be afraid. Because they were doing something meaningful, using their sacrifice as a reason for their brothers to live on.
Luzi watched as a cavalry unit suddenly appeared and charged up the hillside. He reached out and patted the Wounded who were ready for battle as a gesture of encouragement. Then he tucked his hands into his pockets and quietly observed a fully armed warrior running at the front of the cavalry. The horse beneath him was a Superior Steed with a black mane, and the strong bow on his back indicated extraordinary strength.
"Hah!" The leader brought the cavalry near the camp, pulling on the reins to lift his horse's front hooves off the ground. The warhorse neighed loudly as it stood at the front lines; this entrance was simply magnificent. As he gathered the reins, he glanced at the red bloodstains scattered around in the sunlight and merely snorted coldly.
Luzi signaled for all drawn bows and crossbows around him to be lowered before calling out, "Xingling Jun of Wei Kingdom, are you well?"
Wei Wujie jumped off his warhorse and raised his hand to signal his subordinates holding arrows to lower them. Just as he lifted his foot, he saw arrows being raised again from within the defensive camp and couldn't help but smile, "Thanks to Luzi, this old bone is still quite sturdy!"
The arrows used by all those assassins just now were engraved with the characters "Wu Ji," so it seemed that those opposite were indeed his subordinates. Realizing that their ambush had failed, were they planning to come out in the open now? Wang Jian glared at Xingling Jun across from him, wishing he could shoot an arrow and end it right there.
One hundred thirty meters! A distance that could be completely disregarded; just raising his hand for an arrow would guarantee a hit!
Calculating the shooting action, he had not heard the attack order and silently thought that this opportunity must not be missed. Turning to look at Luzi, who was now smiling, he immediately understood that this junior brother had his own plans. He decided to wait and see; after all, it would not be too late to kill once the order was given! With that thought, he could only suppress his anger.
Luzi clearly knew the true intention of Wei Wujie's visit but seemed unconcerned. He surveyed Young Master Wei's retainer behind him and smiled, "It is said outside that Xingling Jun's subordinates are all skilled fighters. Today’s observation indeed confirms this! I can still sense a faint killing intent from so far away; I admire it! I was planning to bury these people on the spot, but it seems that would be unnecessary now!"
Wei Wujie was unsure whether this so-called subordinate referred to those behind him or those lying on the ground. He strode toward the camp, facing the arrows aimed at him. "I heard that Luzi was attacked here, and I felt quite uneasy. Organizing my strongest subordinates for rescue seems to have been unnecessary!"
Luzi again signaled everyone to lower their bows and stepped forward. "Thank you for your kind intentions, brother; I appreciate it."
Wei Wujie stopped and waited for Luzi to approach and stand still before looking down at the black-clad bodies on the ground and surveying the surrounding dense forest. "Who are these people? Who sent them!? How dare they kill under the very eyes of Chunshen Jun of Chu State? It's truly despicable!"
At this moment, the distance between the two speakers was extremely delicate, both within each other's effective range for arrows. Moreover, there were no obstructions nearby; whichever side shot an Arrow Rain could instantly turn any of them into a porcupine. Yet, for these two, it felt as if they were completely outside of such concerns.
Arrow Rain!? Porcupine!? What does that mean?
Luzi looked down at the black-clad man who had just committed suicide and sighed, "I suppose just moments ago they were all vibrant lives, but in the blink of an eye, they are worlds apart."
Hearing this, Wei Wujie snorted coldly and disdainfully said, "Luzi! Do you know why you cannot enter the ranks of the Young Masters of the Warring States? Because your flaw is being too kind-hearted! Letting go of your enemies may lead to your own demise tomorrow or in the near future!"
Luzi had no intention of continuing this conversation and instead asked, "Brother Wuji, your purpose in coming here is probably related to this matter as well?"
This Xingling Jun, due to official duties outside, would return home later. Upon hearing that Lu Zigang had just left, he stomped his feet in frustration. Missing such a fortuitous opportunity was truly lamentable. He had always suspected Luzi's true identity but lacked evidence to act upon.
Now hearing that Luzi led Qin State Soldiers to Qi State to rescue a certain general finally confirmed his suspicion that this so-called merchant was a spy from Qin State! Even more infuriating was that after rescuing someone, he did not hurry back home but dared to run to Wei Kingdom to act as a matchmaker for the rescued general!? This young master is still alive; does it mean there is no one left in Wei Kingdom!?
Luzi has an extremely strong ability to act, and even King Wei is a close associate of his. Because of this, on the day of Meng Wu's wedding, there was talk of King Wei bestowing a jade ruyi. Xingling Jun naturally understands the complex relationships involved; if this matter were to be brought up, King Wei would surely lash out.
Don't even think about relying on this old fool to allow a capture of Luzi. Revealing the truth would require a lot of effort just to escape the capital! So he decided to take matters into his own hands and see what anyone could say once the deed was done! As for whether the Qin State would take this opportunity to start a war? What’s there to fear!? Our great Wei has an army of hundreds of thousands!
Wei Wujie smiled and nodded in acknowledgment of Luzi's doubts, narrowing his eyes as he assessed the prey before him. "I’ve heard that Luzi is both saving people and arranging marriages for his subordinates. With his identity exposed, why isn’t he rushing back home? I’m quite curious; upon inquiry, it turns out he’s come to Chu State. Sigh! If this person misses one opportunity, it can be forgiven, but if he misses two, it’s simply being oblivious to the times!"
Upon hearing this, sweat immediately appeared on Luzi's forehead. It wasn't that he was worried about the current encirclement crisis; rather, it was the underlying meaning in Xingling Jun's words. Only one person in Wei Kingdom knew his whereabouts, and that person was none other than his hometown friend and classmate, Lu Zhi, who worked in the Ministry of Housing in Wei Kingdom! Thinking about this made him feel distressed. He had only intended to visit an old friend but ended up bringing such trouble upon him. Gritting his teeth, he sternly questioned, “Wei Wujie! What have you done to him!?”
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