Chapter 539: The Golden and Silver Dolls
Chapter 539: The Golden and Silver Dolls
Among the crowd, Yang Gong's reputation for bravery was well-known, but they never expected that the three individuals would possess such astonishing martial arts skills, appearing as if malevolent spirits had descended upon the mortal realm.
The round-faced man, seeing several horses approaching, about to sandwich Yang Gong in the middle, suddenly pressed down on a horse's saddle and, with a swift kick, struck a powerful stallion's rear. The kick caused the horse's bones to crack, and it was sent flying away.
He single-handedly overpowered seven or eight people before finally stopping.
Another man wielded a pitchfork with surprising simplicity. Seizing the opportunity, he thrust the pitchfork downward, impaling three or four people in a row like a string of gourds.
The third man used a whip. When a squad leader shouted for his men to surround and block them, the man reached behind him and lashed out with the whip, splitting both the rider and his horse in two. Blood splattered everywhere, a shocking sight.
"This... Yang Gong went out and brought back three truly capable individuals..."
Some of the mountain dwellers recognized them and shouted excitedly, "It's the legendary Shou Sui! These people possess the strength of hundreds of pounds, killing as easily as slaughtering chickens..."
"Quick, quickly go out and support them!"
As they charged forward, the Shou Sui demonstrated their superior skills compared to other martial arts. Many of their techniques were related to supernatural powers, which were useless in military formations.
But the Shou Sui's moves were solid and effective. Zhou Da Tong and the others, though only at the initial stages of cultivation and lacking internal organ training, displayed exceptional bravery when fighting in the crowd.
However, as they advanced deeper into the mountains, the squad leaders and grandmasters of the Truth Sect also reacted. Some grabbed weapons and approached them, while others shouted orders. Horse traps and fishnet traps were set up to capture them.
The mountain brothers, though some decided to rush out to support Yang Gong, were outnumbered. They had barely advanced a short distance before being surrounded and fought fiercely. They couldn't even get close, let alone break through.
"This kind of fighting is indeed different from what we're used to in the camp..."
They witnessed the enemy's numbers increasing as they fought, with hidden dangers lurking. The pressure of the intense battle grew heavier.
Zhou Da Tong was startled, "Before we left, Brother Ma Zi warned us to be careful, but we didn't take it seriously. After all, we have real skills, so how could we be afraid of these hungry folks?"
"Now I realize that when there are so many people, it's indeed terrifying..."
Fortunately, he had Hu Ma's precious item on him, so he remained calm. They had already crossed half the distance, and in the mountains ahead, the loyal followers of Yang Gong were fighting their way out.
Many others were on the hillside, hesitant to charge down but anxious to help. They knew the time had come, so they shouted and removed the bundles from their backs.
Shaking the bundles in the air, two objects fell out—one golden and the other silver.
They were two golden and silver dolls, which Zhou Da Tong held in his arms, one on each side. With a squeeze of his arms, the dolls wailed, their cheeks puffed out. He blew forcefully, releasing a stream of golden and silver energy towards the Truth Sect followers.
The golden and silver energy was highly effective in bewitching people's senses.
In the midst of the enemy formation, this energy spread from near to far, causing the Truth Sect followers to cover their eyes in panic, feeling dizzy.
When they opened their eyes again, they seemed fine, but the ground was filled with golden and silver treasures, as if precious items were scattered everywhere. They momentarily forgot they were on a battlefield and went crazy, squatting down to gather the gold and silver.
Yang Gong and Zhou Da Tong's pressure lessened, and they charged straight through the crowd.
Those who came to support them were puzzled by the Truth Sect followers' behavior. It was as if they had all gone mad, only focusing on stuffing stones and mud into their clothes. Some even fought over a piece of cow dung, drawing their knives and attacking each other.
The mountain brothers took advantage of the chaos and fought with increasing courage, carving out a bloody path to quickly support Yang Gong.
Even those watching from the mountain, seeing their side gaining the upper hand, rushed down to join the fight, beating the retreating Truth Sect followers.
"Retreat! Call everyone back!"
Among the Truth Sect, a grandmaster with insight, seeing the situation from afar, was terrified, "These villagers actually know how to cultivate golden and silver malevolent energy?"
"Quickly retreat..."
As the Truth Sect began to withdraw, the mountain dwellers became more aggressive.
The night before, over three hundred of them had been killed and their bold and courageous energy scattered. Now, with the Truth Sect's growing forces pushing them into the mountains, they were nervous. But with Yang Gong's return, they suddenly turned the tide and achieved a great victory.
The opponents lay dead on the ground, and as the mountain dwellers' battle cries grew louder, their courage increased. They directly defeated the arrogant Truth Sect heretics, chasing them for over ten miles.
If not for the fact that their own side was also a mob, far from being disciplined and organized, this pursuit would have turned chaotic. But with this unexpected move, they had gained a significant victory.
"Grain Protection General, Grain Protection General..."
With this victory, as Yang Gong led the way into the mountains, the Grain Protection Army, who had previously been filled with fear, now boldly raised their weapons and shouted, their voices shaking the clouds. Excitement and joy filled every face.
Seeing so many smiling faces, Yang Gong felt the surge of morale around him. He was both moved and excited. Just last night, Hu Ma had cleared his doubts, and now he had borrowed Hu Ma's treasure, winning this great victory in one fell swoop. How grateful he was!
Earlier, he had only felt that the Truth Sect had the advantage of numbers and was unstoppable. But now, it seemed that his side was the unstoppable force.
Taking advantage of this high morale, he ordered someone to ride out on horseback to call back those who had chased too far. They would cook and eat here on the slope, expressing their gratitude to Zhou Da Tong and the others. At the same time, his determination grew as he gazed into the vast sunset, thinking to himself:
"Brother Hu Ma taught me yesterday that neither side has trained soldiers, and we're both just mobs. Whoever can boost the courage of their own side will have the advantage."
"Now that I have his borrowed treasure and the help of these powerful brothers, why should we hide in the mountains? We must broaden our horizons..."
"..."
With a clenched jaw, he turned to the Grain Protection Army brothers who were looking at him as if he were a divine being and shouted, "I've scouted the situation outside, and those Truth Sect monsters are nothing to worry about..."
"Brothers, what's the point of hiding in the mountains?"
"Those who dare, follow me out! We'll charge straight to Mingzhou Capital City and reclaim all the grain of Mingzhou!"
"..."
Most of the soldiers were from the mountains, and many had never even been to the legendary Mingzhou Capital City in their entire lives. Hearing this, they felt ashamed, but with this victory, everyone cheered in unison, and for a moment, they were unstoppable as they left the mountains.
Even Yang Gong couldn't predict what this moment of leading his troops out of the mountains meant for his destiny and fortune.
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"After such a long wait, not seeing me, and with the battle ahead, those who suffered at Yang Gong's hands must be eager for revenge. Counting the days, those who follow the No Beef Decree will soon arrive in Mingzhou..."
At the same time, Hu Ma was also in the courtyard, feeling the wind blowing from Old Yin Mountain. He knew that after Yang Gong's return, he had achieved a great victory and seized the opportunity to leave the mountains. This didn't surprise him.
"But I feel like the excitement is lacking. So, let's add some more fuel to the fire..."
He had been thinking about how to use the Evil-Subduing Golden Vajra he had obtained, and now he had some ideas. However, considering the weight of the Golden Vajra, he felt that Mingzhou wasn't quite ready yet.
That was fine. If it wasn't enough, he could ignite the fire himself. With Yang Gong's departure, both his distant relatives and the self-proclaimed Heavenly Mandate General would be pushed to an extremely awkward situation. But in Hu Ma's eyes, this pressure wasn't enough...
The key now lay with the experts and mystics within the sect.
Both sides were mobs, and although they could be fierce, they also possessed bold and courageous energy that could break some sorcery. However, to truly harm these Grain Protection Army soldiers, who were mostly ordinary people, was an easy task.
In this case, the key might lie with the Scarlet Lantern Society.
After careful consideration, he had a plan. Sitting cross-legged in his room, he slowly entered the Life Spirit Temple and placed his hand on the incense burner, saying, "Sweet Potato Burn, can you hear me?"
"Yes!"
Sweet Potato Burn's voice seemed to echo his call, filled with seriousness and solemnity. "Senior, I've been waiting for you. For over half a month, I've done nothing but wait for your instructions. I haven't left the house or stepped out of the courtyard, just waiting for your command."
"This..."
Hu Ma was surprised. Previously, whether it was Erguotou or White Wine Lady, they were both reluctant to involve Sweet Potato Burn, fearing she wouldn't be honest.
But now it seemed there was a way to keep her in line, as long as he found the right method...
He smiled and said, "Very good. I'm increasingly satisfied with your performance. Now, it's time for us to make a big move. Are you ready?"
"Yes, yes..."
Sweet Potato Burn shouted excitedly, "Senior, do you want me to kill or set fires? Just give the order!"
"Very good, you're full of spirit!"
Hu Ma felt energized by her attitude. "Killing and setting fires, we'll do it all. In three days, I want Mingzhou in chaos. Are you confident?"
(End of Chapter)
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