sinovels Chapter 19 Black Wind Presses In, Young Man Volunteers for Battle
Chapter 19 Black Wind Presses In, Young Man Volunteers for Battle
The next morning.
Outside Qingyun County, dust billowed at the end of the official road.
More than thirty riders galloped about in a disorderly manner, their swords and spears hanging askew, their armor disheveled, yet they exuded a strong aura of menace.
At the very front, a black flag with wolf patterns fluttered in the wind.
We've arrived at Black Wind Stronghold.
People along the way saw this from afar and quickly closed their doors and windows; even street vendors were busy packing up and fleeing.
"Close the door now!"
"Black Wind Stronghold has descended the mountain!"
"I heard they came from the Li family!"
People in and around the county were filled with anxiety.
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The Wang family ancestral home.
In the council hall, Wang Tonghai sat in the main seat, his expression finally softening somewhat.
Wang Fu stood at the lower end, his face full of flattery.
"The master of the house is wise."
"Once Black Wind Stronghold arrives, the Li family's newly recruited ragtag soldiers will surely be terrified."
An elder echoed in a deep voice:
"The Li family rose to power by making money, but ultimately their foundation was too shallow."
"They'll scatter once blood is drawn."
Wang Tonghai picked up his teacup, his eyes cold.
"Li Xuan is cunning."
"But in this world, you can't win just by being good at math."
"A person like Xing Bao is best suited to bite someone's throat off."
After saying that, he slowly put down his teacup.
"Pass on the message."
"Anyone who dares to help the Li family today is going against the Wang family."
This is to completely cut off the Li family's external support.
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The Zhao family residence.
Zhao Yuancheng was sitting in the courtyard feeding the fish when he heard the servant's report and paused in his actions.
"Have Black Wind Stronghold really come down from the mountain?"
"Yes, we've reached the outskirts of the county by thirty li."
Zhao Yuancheng narrowed his eyes and remained silent for a moment.
"Li Xuan, oh Li Xuan."
"If you can't get past this hurdle, my Zhao family can only wait and see."
Although he has sided with the Li family in doing business, he will never die with them.
Merchants are profit-driven and pragmatic.
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Black Stone Mountain.
The Li family ancestral home was surprisingly quiet.
The twenty-odd guards recruited last night are now lined up in the square.
Some were nervous, some were excited, and some secretly regretted it.
After all, they just received their resettlement allowance last night, and today they have to face Black Wind Stronghold.
Li Yuanshan stood beside the crowd, his legs trembling.
"Young clan leader..."
"How about we guard the mountain for now?"
"Black Rock Mountain has good terrain; they can't attack it."
Li Yuanlie scoffed upon hearing this.
"Moriyama?"
"After those bandits rob the goods outside, they'll block the mountain road. Are we supposed to starve?"
Li Yuanshan was speechless.
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Li Tianheng stood on the high platform, his gaze deep and thoughtful.
He was at the peak of the ninth level of Qi Refining, so naturally he was not afraid of Xing Bao.
But if he makes a move, Wang Tonghai will inevitably follow suit.
If both teams field their main forces at that point, the situation will completely spiral out of control.
This battle is not a test of individual strength or weakness.
Rather, it's the Li family's overall foundation.
He turned to look at Li Xuan.
"How do you want to fight?"
All eyes in the hall turned to him.
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Li Xuan slowly rose to his feet, his voice calm.
"Not guarding the mountain."
"Leave the mountain."
Everyone was startled.
Li Yuanshan almost dropped the account book on the ground.
"Go...go out and fight?!"
Li Xuan nodded.
"Black Wind Stronghold is skilled in highway robbery, charging into enemy lines, and pursuit."
"If we let them choose the battlefield, we'll lose half the battle."
"Therefore, I will decide the battlefield for this battle."
A look of admiration flashed in Li Tianheng's eyes.
Taking the initiative is always more important than defense.
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Li Xuan looked at the crowd in the square.
"Who dares to follow me out of the mountains?"
After a brief silence.
The newly recruited guards looked at each other, none of them daring to speak first.
After all, their opponent was Black Wind Stronghold.
At that moment, a boy of sixteen or seventeen years old suddenly stepped forward.
He was thin, with dark skin, and held an old iron spear in his hand.
"I'll go."
The sound was not loud, but it was extremely steady.
Everyone looked over.
Li Yuanshan flipped through the register.
"Chen...Chen He?"
"Second level of Qi Refining, from a hunter's background?"
The boy nodded, his expression calm.
"My parents died at the hands of Black Wind Stronghold."
"I came to the Li family for revenge."
The square fell silent instantly.
Many people's eyes have changed.
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Li Xuan looked at him, his eyes flickering slightly.
Level 2 Qi Refining isn't considered strong.
But he's steady on the inside and ruthless on the outside.
This kind of person is usable.
"Nice name."
Li Xuan said calmly.
"From this day forward, you shall enter the Preparatory Battle Hall."
Chen He was stunned for a moment, then clasped his hands in a deep fist salute.
"Thank you, Young Clan Chief!"
The system panel in my mind flickered slightly.
[Chen He: A Talent with Potential for Development]
[Rating: Above average talent, tenacious killing intent]
[Suggested direction: Combat repair]
Li Xuan's eyes brightened slightly.
The talent pipeline is here.
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After Chen He took the lead, the others were also stirred up.
"I'm going too!"
"Black Wind Stronghold is nothing!"
"We've taken the Li family's money, so we have to give it our all!"
Soon, more than ten people stepped forward.
Li Yuanlie grinned widely.
"That's more like it."
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Half an hour later.
The Li family's team is fully prepared.
There were twenty-five guards and eight Qi Refining cultivators.
Li Yuanlie led the vanguard, with Chen He among them.
Li Xuan was in the center of the command.
Li Tianheng remained in the rear, not making any rash moves.
This team is far from being a strong force, but it is already taking shape.
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In front of the mountain gate.
Li Yuanshan chased after them, clutching the account books, his face full of anxiety.
"Young Clan Chief!"
"Are you really going to go out and fight?"
"What if we lose?"
Li Xuan mounted his horse and glanced at him indifferently.
"If we lose, there will be no next time."
"So we can only win."
After saying this, he spurred his horse and led the group down the mountain.
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Ten miles down from Black Stone Mountain.
A narrow valley road, with jagged rocks on both sides, and the central road only wide enough for three vehicles to pass side by side.
Li Xuan reined in his horse and stopped, looking around.
"Right here."
Li Yuanlie, carrying his sword, looked around and grinned:
"A good place."
"Enough to bury someone."
Li Xuan nodded.
"Set up tripwires, bury oil, and hide archers."
"Black Wind Stronghold loves to rob travelers—"
"Today, let them taste what it's like to be robbed."
Everyone's spirits lifted, and they immediately took action.
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at the same time.
The Black Wind Stronghold members arrived laughing all the way.
Xing Bao sat on his horse, drinking from a wine pouch, his face full of disdain.
"The mere Li family doesn't even deserve to make me personally descend the mountain."
The henchman beside him sneered:
"With the arrival of the chieftain, the Li family will surely be terrified!"
Xing Bao laughed loudly.
"After I get the money, I want to try their spiritual rice."
Just now.
The scouts ahead suddenly exclaimed:
"Chief! Someone is blocking the road!"
Xing Bao squinted and looked over.
At the mouth of the valley, a group of people stood silently in formation.
The young man at the head of the group, dressed in white and holding a sword, appeared calm.
It was Li Xuan.
Xing Bao was taken aback at first, then burst into laughter.
"good!"
"I'm also afraid they'll hide in the mountains."
"I never expected it would come to me like this!"
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A sudden valley wind arose, and the banners fluttered in the wind.
Li Xuan looked at Xing Bao, his tone indifferent.
"You've come at the perfect time."
"I'm also missing a head, to hang at the mountain gate."
The Black Wind Stronghold members were taken aback at first, then burst into laughter.
Xing Bao laughed so hard he almost fell over, but a fierce glint gradually appeared in his eyes.
"Kid."
"I hope you'll still be this stubborn later."
War is imminent.
End of Chapter Nineteen