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"General! Be careful!"
Just as Wang He was about to drink, a nearby servant suddenly shouted a warning. Although Wang He did not possess the quick reflexes of a professional warrior, he had trained for years in archery and swordsmanship. When the voice reached him, he instinctively drew power from his waist and sidestepped to evade. Even so, he barely managed to avoid a fatal blow. A sharp dagger pierced through his left chest but only managed to puncture his outer coat without going any deeper.
Luzi, whose gaze had been unfocused, suddenly became alert. Upon realizing that the Old General's inner garment was actually made of soft armor, he quickly released his grip and turned his wrist to brace against the dagger's hilt, preparing to channel his internal energy. At that critical moment, the servant who had shouted earlier arrived just in time. He swung his sword to drive Luzi back and then positioned his sword horizontally in front of Wang He.
The three of them moved from action to this moment of stillness in the blink of an eye. By the time Dong Qing and Li Xin reacted, they saw two Luzi suddenly appear on the scene. They clearly remembered not drinking much; how could one be drunk?
To be honest, even after drinking, Wang He still couldn't figure out who had delivered that strike earlier, as both movements were too swift. He glanced at the Luzi blocking him and then at the one across from him. It turned out General Lu had a twin brother; it was truly impossible to tell who was older! After pondering this, he could only ask, "Which one of you is the elder brother?"
The Luzi blocking Wang He was momentarily at a loss for words. What twin brother? How could such a significant event escape his memory? The one across from him was clearly using Disguise Technique!
China's drinking culture was deeply rooted; brothers couldn't navigate without it. Dong Qing and Li Xin, who should have reacted first, were both clearly feeling the effects of alcohol. Moreover, since neither had witnessed the assassination attempt, they could only rely on protective actions to temporarily distinguish friend from foe.
But... it seemed uncertain!
The two Luzi dressed as servants stood there dumbfounded and shouted angrily, "What are you standing there for!? Hurry up and block the door! Don't let that guy escape!"
Hearing this reminder, Li Xin finally came to his senses. He grabbed a wine jug from the table to block the door but suddenly remembered the long sword at his waist.
At this moment, Dong Qing also understood what was happening and had already drawn his long sword while shouting loudly, "There’s an assassin!"
The guards outside heard the warning from within and quickly grabbed their crossbows to seal off the entrance. Seeing the tension among the generals inside, they couldn't distinguish who was the assassin. Sun Thirteen and Xiao Yu'er arrived promptly upon hearing the news and looked around for a long time, equally puzzled.
Grand Commander had no issues on that front, and at this moment, he had drawn his Sword, ready to confront the enemy. Li Xin and Dong Qing, both generals armed with weapons, should also be good people. However, the remaining two individuals, judging by their silhouettes and facial features, were definitely Luzi!
The attendant dressed as Lu Zigang heard the Old General speaking behind him without any issues and turned to the person in front of him, saying, "No matter who you are, you have nowhere to escape now! Surrender!"
Historically, no killer would leave their back exposed to their opponent, indicating that the person standing in front of the Old General was indeed the real one. With the target confirmed, the incoming Soldiers quickly surrounded Luzi.
The best time for an assassin to strike is when the opponent is unprepared; attempting to act now would seem unnecessary. Since he had been exposed, there was nothing left to say. He raised his hand to gently place the broken sword on the ground and then moved his hands around his face and jaw. As a strange face appeared before everyone, someone recognized him and gasped.
“Zhao Kuo!”
Hearing the shout, Li Xin glanced at Dong Qing, realizing that it was he who had just exclaimed. However, upon reflection, it made sense. Dong Qing General had also studied at the Original Yang Cavalry Command Academy and knowing someone like Zhao Kuo, who graduated from the same academy, was reasonable.
Zhao Kuo disdainfully looked at the surrounding Soldiers, spread his arms wide, and laughed in a pure Zhao State accent: “This general is currently unarmed! What is this!? Is this how you treat guests in Qin State!?”
Wasn’t Zhao Kuo supposed to be at home practicing Filial Piety? Wang He glanced at Luzi, then raised his hand intending to have all the Soldiers stand down.
Luzi did not believe that the person opposite him was really Zhao Kuo, hurriedly warning the Soldiers preparing to lower their weapons to remain vigilant. “Hey! You just pretended to be me to assassinate someone; now you’re pretending to be Zhao Kuo! Who else can you impersonate? Let’s just see what you’ve got tonight!”
Xiao Yu'er checked on Old General Wang He, noting that even with protective soft armor, he had sustained minor fractures. This indicated that the opponent was also a professional expert. For someone like Zhao Kuo, who had been leading troops into battle for years, even if he possessed internal martial arts skills, they would not be so refined.
Xiao Yu'er took out a pill for Old General to swallow with some wine before walking over to Luzi, affirming, “Brother Lu is right! He is not Zhao Kuo!”
Finally confirming that someone had attempted to assassinate the Grand Commander, Li Xin was suddenly jolted awake by this revelation. He reached for the bow and arrows handed over by Sun Thirteen, angrily declaring, “Kid! What kind of hero pretends in the middle of the night!?”
Zhao Kuo squinted at Luzi and Xiao Yu'er, then looked up at the ceiling. "It has begun!" Before the words left his mouth, the entire hall shook violently.
As the swirling dust fell, a thunderous roar followed. The rumbling sound of thunder grew closer, shaking Wild King City to its core. People struggled to maintain their balance, swaying in all directions. They helped each other steady themselves, and chaos erupted in the hall.
When the thick, acrid smoke dissipated, Zhao Kuo, who had just been surrounded by the crowd, vanished without a trace. As they confirmed each other's presence, they realized Luzi was also missing. Xiao Yu'er grabbed Sun Thirteen and Li Xin, who were trying to rush out, and said to Dong Qing, "Protect Grand Commander! I’ll take General Sun and General Li to support Luzi!" With that, she leaped towards the door.
"Report!" A Messenger rushed into the hall, kneeling down in a panic. "Report to Grand Commander! A large number of Zhao Army has appeared outside the city!"
Upon hearing that the Zhao Army had suddenly appeared outside the city, Dong Qing recalled the blood-red clouds he had seen at noon. He was now anxious but felt helpless. How could Old General have fainted at such a critical moment!?
He understood well what it would mean for Wild King City to fall for the Qin Army fighting on the front lines. Just as he was about to order the garrison in the city to head to the walls for support, urgent reports began flooding in. Major granaries within the city were ablaze; he needed to send troops immediately to extinguish the fires!
In increasingly chaotic circumstances, it was crucial to remain calm! Dong Qing took a deep breath to steady himself and looked at several Messengers whose faces were covered in smoke and soot. "Send orders! Command General Sun Chao to lead his troops to East City Gate for support! Order General Dong Chengfu and his troops to head to South City Gate! Command General Chu Youjian to rush to West City Gate immediately! Order General Liang Bi to swiftly support North City Gate!"
After the Messenger took off with his orders, Dong Qing kept his Guard and the Commander's Guard behind to protect Grand Commander. After reminding them to be cautious, he shouted, "Everyone else! Follow me to put out the fires!"
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