Chapter 246 Chapter 6 Half of the Vengeance

Xiang Yushan moved sideways in great horror, the short sword in his hand stabbed swiftly, fierce and poisonous. Xu Ziling turned around sharply, and a powerful vortex was created under his clothes fluttering, forcing the others to stagger and retreat, and then he calmly pointed out, hitting the edge of the blade. All the anger and dissatisfaction are within the fingertips. Xiangyushan's dagger fell to the ground with his hand, and the man threw it away, his back slammed into the west wall of the courtyard, blood oozed from his eyes, ears, nose and mouth. Xu Ziling was like a shadow, grabbed the clothes on his chest with his hands, lifted him a few inches from the ground, and pressed him against the wall. Seeing that his master was restrained, none of his subordinates dared to attack.

"Zi Ling don't want it!" Yunyu really screamed from behind. Xu Ziling looked like a god, his eyes were majestic, looking straight into the eyes of Xiangyu Mountain, he shouted without looking back: "Shut up!" Xiang Yushan's meridians were restrained, but luckily he still had the ability to speak, so he hurriedly said, "Brother Xu, please listen to my brother, this is pure." Xu Ziling's internal strength penetrated, Xiang Yushan was speechless immediately, his face was ashen. Xu Ziling shot a pair of tiger eyes with deep hatred, and slowly said word by word: "We still treat you as a brother, but you have bad intentions from the beginning; if you want to deal with us, let the horse come over, why did you use despicable means? To kill the innocent and kind sister Su."

Yun Yuzhen said in a trembling voice a few feet behind him: "Susu is suffering from a serious illness, and it has nothing to do with Yushan." Xu Ziling let out a burst of sorrowful laughter, and then said coldly: "How did Sister Su get her illness? Don't worry! Today I will only avenge half of my revenge. I will take half of his life first, and the other half will be left to Kou Zhong, Lord Yun, you better find a place far away to hide, because Kou Zhong will never let anyone who killed Sister Su go.” After saying that, he jumped up, Xiangyushan was shaken all over, and slumped on the ground, slumping against the wall.

There was shouting all over the place, just after hearing the news, the masters of the Baling army including Xiao Xian chased after him one after another, but they were a step too late, they gave Xu Ziling a volley of air, moved across to the empty place, and disappeared. Yun Yuzhen rushed forward to support Xiang Yushan who was still trembling, and asked eagerly: "How are you doing?" Xiang Yushan said sadly: "He is so ruthless! He actually beat me back to my original shape, and changed me back to the bad situation before the two of them healed my injury." Yun Yuzhen's scalp tingled immediately, realizing Xu Ziling's true strength for the first time, this method was more difficult than healing Xiangyushan's injury back then.

Three days after it was agreed to attack the East China Sea, the young commanders gathered in Xiapi to prepare for the battle. This morning, Kou Zhong, accompanied by Xuan Yong and Jiao Hongjin, inspected the weak navy with only five larger warships. When he boarded one of the ships, Kou Zhong pointed to the sails and said: "Water battles are mainly fire, but rockets It is powerful, and when it is shot on the sail mat, it will go straight through, and often it will not burn, but as long as the arrow shaft is pierced with a bamboo branch to make a cross, it can be left on the sail, and the burned root of the sail will not be left."

Everyone is good. Jiao Hongjin said in a sincerely convinced way: "It's such a simple method, we just couldn't think of it. The young commander's brains are really beyond ordinary people." Kou Zhongan village, it's just that Lu Miaozi's brains are beyond ordinary people!Of course I won’t tell the truth, and smiled happily: "There is something more powerful, even more powerful than rockets. It is a hidden fire weapon thrown by hand. Let's call it 'Fire Catch'!" Xuan Yong was not good at water warfare, so he asked in surprise, "What is that?"

Kou Zhongdao: "It is like a big wooden firecracker, made in the shape of a mallet, hollowed out from the top with a knife, filled with gunpowder for firecrackers and fireworks, and seven or eight holes are carved around it for fire, Nail it, paste it with oiled paper to prevent water and moisture, light the explosives when approaching the enemy, throw it with your hands, or nail it high on the sail, or nail it to the deck, so that it can be burned until the enemy only knows how to call for help." Xuan Yong and Jiao Hongjin were moved at the same time. At this moment, the three of them boarded the watchtower of the ship building, Kou Zhong looked east, took a deep breath and said, "Donghai County is a large county near the sea, and the defenders must be better than water battles, and the number of people is not even comparable to ours, so if we It seems so stupid that the navy will attack with all its strength, Li Ziyun and Tong Shuwen will definitely come to meet them, and then our tricks will come in handy!"

Xuan Yong and Jiao Hongjin suddenly realized, and only then did they understand why Kou Zhong wanted to review the fleet of the Navy, which was so insignificant. Kou Zhong smiled wryly and said, "Our navy ship is used for sacrifice, ha! It's time to find that guy Li Xingyuan." After catching up with Bu Tianzhi, Chen Laomou and others, Xu Ziling didn't say a word, and sat in the hearse all day long to accompany Susu's body soaked in medicine, and only occasionally visited the other car where the maidservant and nurse waited. Xiao Lingzhong. Every time he sees this motherless child, his heart bleeds.

He and Kou Zhong should bear full responsibility for Susu's miserable ending.Sadness, despair, self-blame, and remorse rushed like tides and ate away at the reef of his soul, causing him extreme pain. The extreme loss and pain made him want to drink away his sorrows and escape for a while, but he knew that he must cheer up to deal with any dangers that awaited him. A person cannot be resurrected after death, no matter how sad and indignant he is, he can never change the iron reality. After arriving at Zhunshui and boarding the three giant kun gang warships, his heart calmed down. On the evening of the next day after setting sail, he left the cabin where Susu's coffin was parked for the first time, and came to the stern of the ship to meditate against the wind.

Dark clouds hung low in the sky, and a few jackdaws circled and wailed in the forest beside the bank, adding to his worry. Bu Tianzhi came up behind him boldly, and said with concern: "Everyone in life is not immune to death! The most important thing for Ziling is to express his condolences, and not to be overwhelmed with injury, which will damage his body and affect his hard-earned cultivation." Xu Ziling said in a hoarse voice with difficulty: "I really want to leave this place far away, go to a place where no one knows me, don't think about anything, and forget everything that happened."

Bu Tianzhi said compassionately: "I understand Ziling's feelings, but escaping is not an option. Everyone will have unavoidable sad experiences, or they can be forgotten over time, but there will always be more or less indelible traces left behind. That's how life is!" Xu Ziling remembered the story of the alchemy boy told by Shi Feixuan, and said with a wry smile: "I am not escaping, but pursuing an ideal. Ba Fenghan once told me that there are endless grasslands and deserts in the Western Regions, from hot to cold. The weather, the frozen mountains and rivers, the sparkling sea of ​​sand, when you step into the strangest places in the world, you will feel that there is nothing else in the world except yourself, and nature will make you forget everything, including yourself inside." After a pause, he sighed: "The greatest burden of a person is himself, this 'I'!" The cool and humid river wind blew from the bow of the ship, making the two of them rattle in their clothes. How could Bu Tianzhi think that he would express his feelings because he recalled the story of the alchemy boy, his thinking was far less profound and thorough than Xu Ziling's, and he didn't know what to say for a while. Fortunately, Xu Ziling diverted the question: "Is the deputy leader planning to formally break with Yun Yuzhen?" Bu Tianzhi snorted coldly: "Such a person who has no regard for benevolence and righteousness, how can he be qualified to be our leader. From now on, we will follow Lord Kou to conquer the world and do some great things." Xu Ziling frowned and said, "I always feel that Yunyu's nature is so unbearable. That's why I clearly had the chance to kill her that day, but I couldn't be cruel in the end, but I don't think Kou Zhong will let her go." Bu Tianzhi sighed: "In the past two years, she has become very powerful, otherwise we would never have divorced." Xu Ziling was puzzled, "Is she influenced by Xiangyu Mountain?" There was a strange look in Bu Tianzhi's eyes, and instead of answering, he asked, "What does Ziling think of 'Young Master Passionate' Hou Xibai?" Xu Ziling asked back in astonishment, "Do you think the problem lies with him?" Bu Tianzhi sighed: "I just doubt this, but I'm not sure. Ever since Yun Yuzhen met him by chance, Yun Yuzhen has lost her mind and her temperament has changed drastically. In the rivers and lakes, she rolls in the flowers and moons like Hou Xibai, wandering There are many people with good hands, but like him, he guards his body like a jade, and he considers himself a flower protector; his martial arts are so superb, but his background is kept secret. This is his only number one. Do you think I should doubt him? Woolen cloth?" Xu Ziling was stunned. He knows that he has a big shortcoming, that is, he always thinks about the benefits in everything, and it is the same for Hou Xibai. Bu Tianzhi pondered and said: "Those who can practice high-level martial arts are those who are determined, persevering, and have ideals and ambitions. Hou Xibai's achievements today are definitely not due to his current behavior and character. , is really very secretive and dangerous.” Xu Ziling nodded and said: "Uncle Zhi's opinion is very unique. I remember that Ba Fenghan also had doubts in his heart and asked him about the material that the beauty fan was made of. It's just that I heard it at the time and let it go. Now that I think about the situation at that time, it is true. something wrong with." Bu Tianzhi said: "Chen Gong once guessed that he was going to deal with Concubine Shixuan, but after thinking about it again, he didn't think so, because he was merciful everywhere, and any woman would think that this kind of man would be difficult to grow old together." Chen Gong is Chen Laomou. Xu Ziling frowned and said, "Does Uncle Zhi's 'dealing with' refer to capturing Shi Feixuan's heart? That's unlikely, right?" Bu Tianzhi said in a deep voice: "This person is extremely evil, we must not ignore him lightly. And so far, Hou Xibai is still the only young man who has been honored to travel with his concubine Xuan. If Hou Xibai is indeed admitted by us unfortunately, In the middle, then he must be born in the Demon Sect, a new generation of outstanding masters in the Outer Demon Sect." Xu Ziling said in distress: "I really don't understand how there are people who specialize in doing bad things in the world. Even the most vicious robbers always have various reasons to justify themselves, and they won't think that they are doing bad things." Bu Tianzhi said: "I don't think people in the Demon Sect will ever feel that they are doing things that are harmful to nature. This is likely to be a matter of the method of practicing kung fu, or it is related to the dogma or things they believe in. Only then will there be Cihang Jingzhai and The Yingui sect's differences." Xu Ziling's eyes sparkled, he nodded and said, "Whether Hou Xibai is right or wrong, I will also remind Master Concubine Xuan to be careful." A gust of wind blew, followed by raindrops, and the Huai River was dimmed. After Xu Ziling sighed, he said in a low voice, "Uncle Zhi, go back and rest! I want to stand here for a while longer." Seven warships left Xiapi and set sail along Mushui towards Muyang. In the stand of Kou Zhongzhuo's handsome ship, he has the aura of dominating the world. Although the "Little Lu Bu" Jiao Hongjin next to him is also tall and mighty, with a standard body, but compared side by side, it can only set off the green leaves of peonies. This is not only because of Kou Zhong's special appearance and temperament, but also because of his steady posture like a mountain, the posture of Yuanting Yuezhi, the sharp eyes that stay in the eyes like lightning, and the strong confidence he conveys. To the generals and soldiers under his command, he is not only an invincible commander-in-chief, but also an invincible swordsman. The combination of these two views makes him respected and worshiped like a god. At first glance, the ships were full of soldiers, but in fact each ship was no more than a hundred people, and the total number did not reach a thousand. Shuai Jun made a deceitful mobilization to deceive the enemy's eyes and ears.The real main force in the battle is the thousand light cavalry led by Xuan Yong and Luo Qifei's scout team. The others are just pretending to attack, including Kou Zhong's vulnerable navy. The rising sun is slowly rising ahead, and the earth is full of vigor and vitality. The fields on both sides of the strait are everywhere, and the green fields are oily. Kou Zhong's mind seemed to be flying towards a distant place beyond the scene in front of him, and he suddenly asked: "Do you think Tong Shuwen will be tricked?" Jiao Hongjin thought hard for a moment, then replied: "In terms of strength, Donghai County has a navy with 30 large ships, and the total force is thousands more than ours. In addition, we are working on an expedition and are not familiar with the local situation. It's all thanks to Li Xingyuan, the unreliable blind bamboo, to lead the way, if I were Tong Shuwen, even if I knew we were cheating, I would be willing to fight head-on." Kou Zhong nodded and said: "That's a good point! So the way we win this trip is to win in danger. Apart from the perfect cooperation between the surprise soldiers and the scout cavalry, the most important thing is to choose the location of the ambush, and then use the secret weapon to meet the enemy. As long as the navy fleet of Donghai County can be destroyed, the flexibility of Li Jun of Donghai County can be completely paralyzed. Not only can they not quickly support Mu Yang from the waterway, but also their coastal defense collapses, so that we can block the East China Sea both by water and land. City, ha! At that time, Li Ziyun and Tong Shuwen could only kneel down and beg for mercy." Jiao Hongjin secretly heaved a sigh of relief, thankful that he is not Kou Zhong's enemy. Any outstanding commander, even Li Mi, Li Shimin, Du Fuwei, and Dou Jiande, has traces of his combat methods.For example, Li Mi loves to use fraud and ambushes; Li Shimin uses both soft and hard tactics, is good at grasping the situation, and uses defense as an offense;However, Kou Zhong's fighting methods are completely incompetent, like a powerful and unconstrained style, which can't be predicted by others, he not only gathers the strengths of all the families, but also does not use the cardinal, his boldness is astonishing and amazing. Who wouldn't be afraid of such an opponent? Kou Zhong shook his head and said with a smile: "If I guessed correctly, the enemy should wait for us to meet us at the river section before we go out to sea after crossing Muyang. At that time, Li Xingyuan will cut off our army's rear, and we will only be wiped out. But I was also thinking that it would be best for Li Tong to come and lay down heavy troops on both sides of the bank, so that we can easily detect the correct position of their interception, and destroy the enemy's main force in one fell swoop, how ideal that would be!" Jiao Hongjin nodded yes. On the surface, their plan is to attack the East China Sea by land and water, with Mu Yang as support.After the navy goes to sea, they will cooperate with the young marshal army and Li Xingyuan's Muyang army who came by land to besiege the East China Sea.But bones are another matter, of course.