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The Bandits took advantage of Gu Bei's momentary lack of defenses and launched a surprise massacre against the unsuspecting people.
Yes, it was not a fight, nor a provocation, but a genuine slaughter.
In this battle, there were no injuries. Everyone who encountered the Bandits was killed without exception.
Gu Bei was furious.
All the Soldiers were his brothers. While casualties in war were inevitable, this did not quell Gu Bei's desire for revenge.
The title of Invincible General was not just for show; he commanded his soldiers to form formations and engage the enemy. In the face of five successive attacks from the Bandits, not only did he thwart their plans, but he also left them in disarray.
The severely weakened Bandits remained quiet for several days, but how could such fierce marauders simply give up?
Gu Bei set up camp in the area and quickly familiarized himself with the terrain. Understanding the specific geographical location was like giving a tiger wings, making it much easier to confront the enemy.
Gu Bei planned to confront them openly; however, facing each other directly would only increase casualties. He did not wish to see more lives lost in this conflict.
Thus, he decided to employ a surprise attack. As long as they could control the brain of the operation, everything else would become much easier.
Originally, the plan should have been seamless. Gu Bei intended to lead a team to infiltrate the Bandits' stronghold and seize control of their command center. Then he would contact the Soldiers below and launch a coordinated assault to capture all the Bandits and bring them back to the capital for trial.
"So where did their plan go wrong?" Ye Xiaohan listened intently and felt that Gu Bei's approach maximized the chances of survival for his men and was still feasible.
Could it be due to insufficient combat power?
The Confidants shook their heads. "The General brought along Team One; combat power would definitely not be an issue."
Under the explanation of the Confidants, Ye Xiaohan learned many things she had not known before.
For instance, Gu Bei had a special team under his command. This unit was small in number but extremely powerful, not limited to just combat skills, but encompassing various other abilities as well.
If one were to categorize them, they would be akin to special forces, responsible for carrying out impossible missions.
During this operation against the bandits, Gu Bei aimed for a decisive battle and thus brought along half of this special team's personnel. Among them was a squad with a code name starting with "One."
The Confidant accompanying Ye Xiaohan was also a member of this special team. However, he was not "One," but "Three." He felt deep pride in his identity and always referred to himself by his code name.
He received the number seven in his squad, so his code name was Seven.
When Ye Xiaohan learned his code name, she found it somewhat amusing. However, at that moment, she was too troubled to muster any laughter.
Seven pointed towards the distant mountains; they had now reached the outskirts of Feng City.
The name Feng City sounded auspicious. Yet in reality, it was plagued by disasters and was known as a southern city rife with banditry—exactly where they were headed.
"Miss Ye, look at the terrain over there; the roads are rugged and hard to attack. As long as the general and 'One' go up there and control the main leaders, then our brothers below can charge up and form an encirclement. The bandits won't escape."
His tone darkened: "The plan is feasible, our combat strength is sufficient, and we understand the geographical environment. If we still suffer defeat—especially a major one—there's only one possibility."
Following Seven's analysis, Ye Xiaohan quickly grasped the key point: "You mean there's a Traitor infiltrating Gu Bei's team!"
"There’s no doubt about it." Seven's eyes were filled with hatred; he wasn't afraid of death—if he were, he wouldn't have joined the military. But he loathed those Traitors; because of them, many brothers never even made it to the battlefield and died in inexplicable circumstances.
Ye Xiaohan fell silent. She had never experienced war, nor had she faced the bloodshed it brought, but as a doctor, she understood the preciousness of life better than anyone.
The traitors lurking within Gu Bei's army, upon discovering Gu Bei's plans, had tipped off the Bandits in advance, allowing them to prepare for an ambush.
No matter how familiar Gu Bei was with the terrain, he could not compete with the local snakes who knew it best. The Bandits and the traitors worked together, using their geographical advantage to catch Gu Bei off guard.
This led to the complete annihilation of Gu Bei's forces, and he himself went missing.
"Let's eat something first to regain our strength." Ye Xiaohan took out some dried rations from her pack. Although the mountain city looked close, it was a long way to walk.
After traveling so far, they were finally nearing their destination, and Ye Xiaohan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. It was almost noon, a perfect time to rest before making a final push into the city.
The rations were bought two days ago in a town up ahead and had become quite hard. Thankfully, their dryness meant they wouldn't spoil easily; the low moisture content helped them last longer.
They had traveled southward all this way, and the heat here was unbearable—food spoiled quickly in such conditions.
As she chewed on the truly dry rations, Ye Xiaohan massaged the acupoints on her legs to relieve the soreness.
"Who goes there!"
Suddenly, a loud shout rang out. She dropped the half-eaten biscuit and grabbed her sword to protect herself in front of Ye Xiaohan.
She saw that a group of men in black had appeared before them as if they had descended from the sky, charging toward them with fierce momentum.
Even from a distance, Ye Xiaohan could sense the intense killing intent radiating from those men.
These people want their lives!
This realization instantly put Ye Xiaohan on high alert. Her hand moved to her waist, where she carried various drugs for self-defense.
Ye Xiaohan assessed the situation; the terrain here was too open, and with the wind, the effectiveness of the sedative would be greatly diminished. Moreover, there were too many opponents, and this time it seemed dire.
Who were these people? The question flashed through Ye Xiaohan's mind, but she had no time to ponder it now.
"Miss Ye, you should leave quickly. I can hold them off here." Qi was skilled, but only moderately so. Ye Xiaohan could tell that he was not the type to win through brute force; he relied on his wits.
This meant their combat capability was quite limited. The black-clad opponents clearly surpassed Qi in skill, and with their numbers, killing the two of them would be a trivial matter.
Ye Xiaohan made a quick decision and nodded. "Understood, take care of yourself!"
With that, she turned and ran in another direction.
In a situation where the sedative and other drugs could not provide decisive area control, Ye Xiaohan's fighting ability was practically negligible against these true experts.
Staying in place would not help; it would only hinder Qi.
Seeing Ye Xiaohan escape, the black-clad men immediately split into two groups, with one team pursuing her.
"Where do you think you're going? Your grandfather is here!" As soon as Qi noticed their movements, he leaped forward to block the black-clad men from pursuing her.
The general had ordered him to protect Miss Ye; he absolutely could not fail in this duty!
Outnumbered and outmatched, Qi stubbornly held on, buying time for Miss Ye to escape. Every second he delayed the enemy gave her a glimmer of hope.
This thought was the only thing occupying his mind.
However, in the face of overwhelming strength, that hope shattered quickly. Qi's wounds multiplied, and his clothes were soaked in blood.
Seeing Ye Xiaohan flee into the distance, the black-clad man grew furious. With a fierce shout, he urged his comrades to attack even more ruthlessly.
Qi dodged a sword tip aimed at his chest just in time, but before he could react, he felt a sharp pain in his waist as a long sword sank nearly a third of its length into him.
The sword did not stop there; as it was pulled out, the wielder twisted it cruelly within Qi's wound.
Intense pain surged through him, accompanied by a wave of weakness as his insides felt like they were being shredded. Qi stumbled, nearly losing his footing.
The black-clad man sneered coldly, quickening his assault. Several swords struck at Qi simultaneously, their shadows heavy and menacing.
As Ye Xiaohan ran, she glanced back one last time. The final image seared into her mind was of Qi, his body darkened by blood, collapsing heavily to the ground.
"Ugh!" Ye Xiaohan's vision blurred as nausea churned in her stomach. She couldn't tell if she wanted to cry or vomit.
Just moments ago, they had been sharing a meal together; now he lay lifeless before her eyes. Despite having prepared herself for the worst before heading south, witnessing someone die to protect her was a shock that no amount of mental preparation could lessen.
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