Chapter 1015: Capturing Jia Xu
Chapter 1015: Capturing Jia Xu
September 25, 2017
At Dingyang City, Xun You gazed leisurely at the scene below.
The massive camp of Dong Zhuo's army was now completely engulfed in flames, and Wang Ti's forces had fully evacuated the camp.
In contrast, Dong Zhuo's army was not as fortunate. Within the camp, tens of thousands of Dong Zhuo's soldiers either perished in the fire or at the hands of the demonized troops, while most of the demonized soldiers met their end in the raging inferno.
The remaining Dong Zhuo soldiers who managed to survive were swiftly encircled and captured by Wang Ti's troops on one side, while on the other, as Jia Xu had anticipated, they scattered in all directions, with a significant number fleeing towards the direction of Sili.
Meanwhile, on the side of the Xi Liang Iron Horses, a wild and ferocious legion of several tens of thousands, already in disarray, completely dispersed after Hua Xiong's defeat. Zhao Er and Gao Lan, leading the Iron Blood Cavalry and Black Gale, annihilated most of the army, while a small portion of the Xi Liang Iron Horses managed to escape during the chaotic battle.
However, true to their reputation as Dong Zhuo's trusted cavalry, they maintained their fighting spirit even as the Iron Blood Cavalry and Black Gale overwhelmed them.
Naturally, those who could escape did so without hesitation, but those who couldn't would not surrender easily. Despite knowing they were outmatched, they charged forward ferociously, choosing to end their battles and lives in the most brutal and unyielding manner. The entire legion left behind few prisoners, showcasing the Xi Liang Iron Horses' renowned ferocity.
Overall, the battle beneath Dingyang City was now almost entirely concluded.
Xun You was relatively satisfied with the battle spoils at this point, even though some of Dong Zhuo's infantry and Xi Liang Iron Horses had managed to escape. Still, the crucial objectives had been achieved.
After grasping the current situation, Xun You's lips curled into a faint smile, and his gaze turned even more distant as he looked into the horizon.
"Make the strategist dare not move recklessly, and the debater unable to speak!"
...
Several li outside the camp of Dong Zhuo's army at Dingyang City.
Jia Xu stood rigidly, not daring to move a muscle. He had maintained this state since Moon Shadow's appearance, and now his entire body was tense.
To be honest, even if he had to face both Huang Zhong and Yan Liang, he would rather not confront the white-clad woman before him.
He could sense the madness within this seemingly serene and ethereal woman.
Jia Xu valued his life, and he could face any crisis without flinching, but he was helpless against a madman, especially one who held his life in their hands.
If he were facing a normal warrior, his life would depend on his own efforts, but with this woman, his fate was entirely out of his control.
Jia Xu felt Moon Shadow's gaze upon him, but it was not the gaze one would give to a living person; it was as if she were looking at a lamb ready for slaughter.
The disregard for life in her eyes, coupled with a hint of hysterical madness, sent shivers down Jia Xu's spine.
"You are Jia Xu?"
A crisp, icy voice, like shattering ice crystals carrying a bone-chilling aura, rang out.
Jia Xu exhaled in relief at the question. His mind quickly calmed, for as long as he could speak, there was room for negotiation. His greatest fear was dealing with an insane person with whom communication was impossible. As long as they could talk, there was nothing to fear.
"Indeed, it is I..."
"Pfft!"
Before Jia Xu could finish his sentence, a gorgeous blood-red flower bloomed on his body as a cold blade pierced his left shoulder. Immediately, the frigid voice echoed in his ear again, "I forgot to mention, you have no right to speak, nor to make any move!"
The cold, chilling words, the intense pain in his shoulder, and the utterly irrational behavior ignited Jia Xu's inner fear.
Indeed, this man was one of the top strategists in the world, but he also possessed a flaw that no other strategist had—a fear of death.
It was evident that Jia Xu was at the mercy of Moon Shadow, or rather, Xun You. A man afraid of death stood no chance against an irrational madman, no matter how brilliant his strategies were.
However, Jia Xu's fear and worry didn't last long, not because of any change in circumstances or new tactics from the enemy, but because the blade that Yue Ying had plunged into his body was poisoned. Soon, Jia Xu fell into a deep coma.
As Jia Xu lost consciousness, Yue Ying waved her hand, and several members of the Ghost Shadow Guards appeared behind her. They immediately seized Jia Xu, searched him thoroughly, and bound him before leaving with their captive.
...
While Yue Ying successfully captured Jia Xu, Xun You's preparations were not yet complete.
Xun You's preparations were thorough. If he decided to act, he had no intention of letting any of the elite troops Dong Zhuo had sent this time return alive.
Xun You had made arrangements for Jia Xu, and he had also made similar plans for Xu Rong. He was determined to catch them all in one go!
In Dong Zhuo's military camp, Zhang Xiu, upon receiving Jia Xu's order, grabbed Xu Rong and tried to escape. However, after only a few steps, he had to halt as two formidable warriors appeared on his escape route.
Upon seeing these two individuals, Zhang Xiu's scalp went numb. They were none other than Yan Liang and Wen Chou, the same duo who had recently joined forces to defeat Lu Bu. Either one of them alone could easily overpower Zhang Xiu, let alone both of them together.
"Surrender and disarm, and your lives will be spared!" Yan Liang and Wen Chou coldly issued their ultimatum as soon as they appeared.
Xun You had instructed them to capture their targets alive if possible, but taking a top-tier warrior like Xu Rong alive was no easy task. Once a fight broke out, it would be difficult to avoid killing them by accident. That's why Yan Liang and Wen Chou didn't immediately attack but instead tried to persuade them to surrender.
In the 16th year of the reign of Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty, according to the Book of the Later Han, Yan Liang and Wen Chou believed that the success rate of their persuasion should be high. After all, they had already shattered the morale of Dong Zhuo's subordinates by defeating Lu Bu. Capturing these warriors should have been an easy task.
However, what Yan Liang and Wen Chou didn't anticipate was that Zhang Xiu, who had previously fled in disarray alongside four or five warriors with a martial rating of 90, was now remarkably resolute. Without hesitation, he clutched Xu Rong and charged forward.
Zhang Xiu was well aware that he couldn't outrun them; the speed gap was too vast. At this moment, he had only one option: to fight his way out.
Zhang Xiu knew his plan was foolish, as he was no match for his opponents, but he had no other choice. This was the only move he could make at that moment.
As he charged forward, Zhang Xiu's long spear danced in his hands, his focus intense and his gaze unwavering as he faced the two seemingly invincible warriors before him.
This was the spirit of Dong Zhuo's warriors. Despite their hesitation in battle, when faced with an unavoidable fight, they would not back down.
As Zhang Xiu charged towards them, Yan Liang and Wen Chou exchanged glances, a hint of a smile tugging at their lips.
"A valiant man, but don't cause us any trouble!" they said as they simultaneously attacked, one on the left and the other on the right, their spear and sword moving with lightning speed. In an instant, they were upon Zhang Xiu.
Zhang Xiu's courage was admirable, but the outcome had been predetermined from the start.
Despite being the Northern Spear King and having a master like Tong Yuan, Zhang Xiu's strength was barely enough to challenge either Yan Liang or Wen Chou, let alone both of them simultaneously.
Although Zhang Xiu's determination and courage were commendable, it wasn't a matter of simply having the courage to activate some kind of cheat code. Unfortunately for Zhang Xiu, his 'cheat code' didn't activate, and before he could even get close, he was effortlessly subdued by Yan Liang and Wen Chou.
The two warriors clashed, their weapons locking together. With a backhand slap, Yan Liang knocked Zhang Xiu off his horse and rendered him unconscious. Xu Rong, who was being carried by Zhang Xiu, also fell to the ground.
"Easily taken care of!" Yan Liang and Wen Chou exchanged a glance and nodded, then moved forward to take their captives away.
Wen Chou successfully bound Zhang Xiu, but on Yan Liang's side, as he reached out to grab Xu Rong, his heart suddenly raced, and his scalp tingled. He managed to dodge just in time.
Yan Liang had dodged, but it was too late. A black arrow flew towards him, piercing his armor and lodging itself in his shoulder.
As the arrow appeared, Lu Bu, enveloped in black aura, emerged...
(End of Chapter)
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