Chapter 790: Encountering Cai Yong
Chapter 790: Encountering Cai Yong
September 25, 2017
Although Lu Hai Kong was unaware of He Jin's schemes, he knew that his trip to Luoyang would not be easy. It was possible that someone might even attempt to harm him on the way there, as he had made too many enemies in the past.
However, compared to the plots and schemes, and the idea of harming Yue Er, Lu Hai Kong was actually the least fearful of assassination attempts.
Of course not, Lu Hai Kong had faced countless storms and had numerous artifacts on him. Why would he fear assassination attempts? Instead, he was confident. As long as the assassins came, he would ensure they had no way back.
Naturally, Lu Hai Kong's confidence did not make him careless as he journeyed towards Luoyang. He remained vigilant.
Knowing that there might be assassination attempts, if he wasn't cautious, it wouldn't be a matter of confidence but of foolishness.
As Lu Hai Kong proceeded with caution, he didn't encounter any assassins until he was about to leave Bingzhou. Not even a suspicious person was in sight.
It wasn't until Lu Hai Kong's group left Bingzhou and entered the region of Silizhou that something interesting happened.
During their march, a scout brought news that a group of several hundred bandits was besieging a horse-drawn carriage.
Upon hearing this, Lu Hai Kong's eyes flashed with determination. He hadn't encountered any bandits or horse thieves on his journey, so why was he running into this now that he had entered Silizhou?
This situation seemed strange. Initially, Lu Hai Kong didn't plan to get involved, but the bandits and the carriage were on the official road, and his group would have to pass through regardless. This meant that even if Lu Hai Kong wanted to avoid it, he couldn't unless he took a detour.
Lu Hai Kong's eyes narrowed, and he decided to play along if that's what they wanted. He personally led the charge towards the bandits.
As Lu Hai Kong approached the scene, he was slightly surprised.
The carriage wasn't particularly grand and didn't seem to belong to any wealthy or noble person. However, the escorts were quite skilled, with around ten people possessing strength levels around 30, and the leader having a strength of around 70.
The bandits across from them were well-equipped, and Lu Hai Kong recognized them as elite bandit blade handlers, seemingly a group of outsider bandits.
However, what surprised Lu Hai Kong the most was that behind the carriage was a load of books, and at that moment, the owner of the carriage was preparing to join the fight with a longsword in hand.
Although the owner of the carriage was no match for Lu Hai Kong, when Lu Hai Kong saw him, his eyes flashed with recognition. This was a historical celebrity!
During the battle, Cai Wenji, inside the owner's daughter, huddled with her maid inside the carriage.
Although Cai Wenji had traveled with her father and witnessed many things, this was her first time encountering such a situation.
As she heard the clashing of weapons, the sound of blades piercing flesh, and the screams and roars outside, Cai Wenji's face paled.
Despite her fear, when her father stepped out with his longsword, she mustered her courage and peeked out from the carriage window, anxiously watching her father.
However, as she lifted the curtain, a strong stench of blood filled her senses, and the bloody scene before her made her face pale again. She quickly lowered the curtain.
After all, the scene outside was terrifying to her inexperienced eyes.
But she didn't let the fear overwhelm her. After calming herself, she once again lifted the curtain.
Although the scene outside remained as bloody and terrifying as before, and her face was still pale, she didn't lower the curtain this time.
With her innocent and naive gaze, she searched the outside world for the most familiar figure to her.
Unfortunately, she didn't see her father. Instead, she witnessed the escorts she was familiar with being killed one by one.
As she watched this scene, strangely, fear didn't overwhelm her. In her heart, there was sadness but also confidence and hope. She believed that someone would come to her aid, and that person would be the hero she admired.
This feeling had no logical explanation, but she firmly believed it.
So, despite the bloody and terrifying scene outside, and despite the bandits seemingly noticing her, she didn't lower the curtain.
She waited for the figure she admired to appear.
However, before that figure appeared, a halberd flew towards her, seemingly from an unknown source. The halberd shot towards her.
As the broadsword flew straight towards her forehead, she didn't know where her courage came from. Instead of dodging, she widened her eyes, for she knew that the person she had been expecting was about to arrive with the sword.
Sure enough, as the broadsword was about to split her little head, a purple arrow flew by, making a 'ding' sound. The broadsword that was about to fall on her head was carried away by the arrow, and the next moment, a figure charged in.
Wearing golden battle armor and holding a huge battle axe, the figure sat atop a divine warhorse, appearing like a battle god descending upon the battlefield!
In fact, on this battlefield, he was the god of war.
With a strength of 90 and terrifying power, no one on the battlefield could withstand a single blow from his axe.
Hundreds of bandits, in his eyes, were nothing more than hundreds of lambs waiting to be slaughtered, or even less than that. At most, they were like reeds, falling one by one under his axe.
His combat was extremely bloody; those who were hit by his axe were, at the very least, split in half, and some were even blown to pieces by a single strike.
However, this bloody scene did not seem terrifying to the little girl; it must be said that when girls look at their idols, they have a natural filter. This terrifying and bloody scene, at this moment, appeared to her as a normal, special, and magnificent view.
So, when Lu Hai Kong easily drove away the group of bandits and turned back to see the excited little girl, he couldn't help but softly say, "You really are a special girl!"
In fact, Lu Hai Kong's original words were, "You're a strange kid," but after experiencing the 'baptism' of the two little ancestors at home, Lu Hai Kong learned to be more considerate when speaking to these young girls.
In the 16th book of the 9th volume of the 1st edition, there is no mistake!
So, against the light, he held the battle axe, its radiance shooting in all directions, and came to her, saying these words in this scene, just like the first time she saw him, leaving a lasting impression that would stay with her for life.
Lu Hai Kong didn't understand the sentiment of this little girl, nor did he know what she meant, because at this time, Cai Wenji was still a little Lolita. He wasn't a Lolita complex, even though this little Lolita was exquisite and cute. Lu Hai Kong didn't linger on her side.
After saying those words, Lu Hai Kong looked at the girl who was lost in her own world with a bit of strangeness, then turned and left.
Ever since the two little ancestors appeared at home, and after understanding the terrifying nature of the two Lolitas when they were together, Lu Hai Kong subconsciously kept his distance from Lolitas and paid more attention to their father.
Coming from Cai Wenji's side, Lu Hai Kong walked a few steps to Cai Yong.
It must be said that although Cai Yong was a scholar, he had a bit of a fiery temper. In the previous situation, this guy directly drew his longsword and came out.
Moreover, this guy wasn't just watching; he was actually fighting with his sword.
Unfortunately, although his courage was admirable, his strength was truly inadequate. He couldn't fight for long and was quickly cut down.
Fortunately, Lu Hai Kong acted quickly; otherwise, this old guy's old bones would have been directly damaged. When Lu Hai Kong arrived, Cai Yong was being treated by members of Lu Hai Kong's Fire Brigade.
Simple battlefield medical techniques have always been a required course for the Fire Brigade. Many excellent members of the Fire Brigade are no less skilled in this aspect than intermediate physicians.
At this time, it was such a skilled member of the Fire Brigade who was treating Cai Yong. After his care, Cai Yong's injuries were basically under control. His injuries were mostly superficial, and simple bandaging was enough; there was no major problem.
When Cai Yong saw Lu Hai Kong coming over, he quickly prepared to stand up and greet him.
Although he had always looked down on Lu Hai Kong before, at this moment, his perception of Lu Hai Kong didn't matter. What mattered was that Lu Hai Kong had saved his life.
"Cai Yong has met Lu Hai Kong. I am forever grateful for saving my life..."
"Old sir, you're injured. There's no need for such formalities!" Seeing that Cai Yong was about to bow, Lu Hai Kong quickly stepped forward to stop him.
However, this old man was quite stubborn. No matter how Lu Hai Kong tried to stop him, he insisted on bowing to Lu Hai Kong. So, the two of them seemed to be at a stalemate.
Seeing this situation, Cai Yong's guard captain walked over.
"Lu Hai Kong, my master has this temper. If you don't let him perform this ritual, he might not even be able to sleep."
The guard captain walked to Lu Hai Kong and Cai Yong, as if to support Cai Yong.
However, as he approached Lu Hai Kong, a dagger appeared in his hand out of nowhere, silently stabbing towards Lu Hai Kong's back...
(End of Chapter)
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