The moment these people appeared, Hu Laosan and the others stood up and drew their weapons. This was one of their rare direct confrontations, but he was not afraid at all.
"You've been chasing us for so long, can't you just let us live? Why go through all this?"
A man wearing a white mask stepped out from among the pursuers. "Sorry, I don't want to bother with this, but you all have to die, or I won't be able to explain myself."
"Brothers, if I return Madam Lin to you now, could you spare our lives?"
"Haha, if you were really going to do that, then I'd look down on you a bit, and I don't think you'd do it no matter what."
Hu Laosan nodded and said, "That's true. I don't really like life-or-death battles, but sometimes, since the brothers among you banner leaders are unwilling to let us go, then we have no choice but to fight our way out."
As soon as Hu Laosan finished speaking, countless crossbow bolts shot out from all directions throughout the inn. These were Hu Laosan's last reserves, as the expenses along the way had been enormous.
Even with such a sudden attack, they didn't cause much damage to the enemy, which shows that this group of people are truly elite, probably the death squads carefully trained by that King Jingyang.
Even the bravest person has reached their limit at this moment. Such a short adjustment is of little use. Since the start of the fight, apart from Hu Laosan being able to suppress one or two people, the others have already been unable to withstand it.
In just a few breaths, there were already casualties. He had never even dared to imagine such a thing before, because it was something that would never happen.
But now the bloody reality is right in front of me, and there's nothing I can do even if I don't want to believe it.
As more and more enemies poured into the inn, there was a limit to how many there were, which looked to be around fifty or sixty people.
Once everyone had entered the inn, Hu Laosan shouted, "Madam Lin, we're afraid we won't be able to personally escort you there. From now on, you'll have to go by yourself. Leave the inn immediately."
Without hesitation, Mrs. Lin took a step and rushed towards the nearest window.
The pursuers naturally wouldn't let Madam Lin leave, and in that instant, Hu Laosan retreated and then pulled a white thread.
The moment Madam Lin jumped out of the inn, a deafening sound erupted throughout the entire inn, and all the load-bearing parts were blown apart.
The three-story inn was now teetering on the brink of collapse, with countless tiles and pieces of wood falling down. "Since you're all so determined to keep chasing Fatty, then stay here with us. I've completed my mission this time!"
Besides madness, Hu Laosan's face showed more relief; he could finally truly fulfill Ning Ye's request.
Although the masked person couldn't see his true face, it was still clear that he must be terrified at that moment, but it was too late.
Traditional wooden buildings simply could not withstand a violent explosion, especially since all the locations were carefully chosen by Hu Laosan.
When the explosion occurred, it had already sealed the fate of everyone in the inn.
No sooner had Madam Lin fled than she watched helplessly as the entire inn was reduced to ruins. From within the ruins, she could still hear the pitiful cries for help from some people, but she dared not stop her steps.
Just as Madam Lin was leaving the town, she discovered an army approaching along the main road. It looked like her husband's troops, and soon she saw the person she had been longing for day and night.
Madam Lin was initially excited, but then she felt a little resentful. Why did they arrive so slowly? If they had arrived a little earlier, Hu Laosan and the others wouldn't have died.
When the couple met, their eyes met, filled with deep affection. But they both knew this was not the time for idle chatter. Lin Xinping asked directly, "Where are the people that Madam helped you bring back?"
Madam Lin quickly said, "Husband, you should take some men to check if there are any survivors in the inn. Perhaps they are not dead yet."
Lin Xinping was also shocked when he saw the ruins. Although he knew that Hu Laosan always had something that others didn't, it was still surprising that he could destroy such a huge inn in an instant.
After listening to his wife's account, Lin Qingping was filled with respect. How could he not admire someone who could accomplish such a feat?
However, when the entire ruins had been dug up, there were not many survivors left. Fortunately, Hu Laosan was found, and he was still alive, his eyes closed and unconscious. As for his serious injuries, Lin Xinping did not know whether he could be saved.
Looking at the unconscious Hu Laosan, Lin Xinping murmured, "If you can survive, I will repay you a thousandfold."
For those pursuers, even if there were any survivors, Lin Xinping would rather grind them to dust than let them live in the world.
Fortunately, Madam Lin, who knew everyone, was there. After taking away the bodies of Hu Laosan and the other brothers, Lin Xinping immediately returned to the camp. After all, he had to let King Jingyang know that threatening him would come at a price.
If Hu Laosan survives this ordeal, he will truly be considered incredibly lucky, and his future path will undoubtedly be exceptionally smooth.
Just as Hu Laosan was completing his mission, Ning Ye faced his first betrayal in history.
Early this morning, the Crown Prince launched his attack on the city as usual. This time, each attack lasted only a short time. It wasn't until noon, when the two sides were locked in fierce fighting, that the north gate of the city was opened silently.
This sudden turn of events left everyone bewildered, but the opening of the city gates meant that the enemy's numerical advantage could finally be put to good use, and without any pressure.
When they learned of this news, the entire north was in complete chaos. When this group of enemy troops poured in, it was as if they were venting their anger of so many days. They didn't care how many people they had killed, they only cared about whether they could vent their anger properly.
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