A crescent moon hangs low, birds perch on treetops.
The Xiongnu territory was silent; even the soldiers on guard were drowsy.
In the pitch-black forest, Fusu, dressed in a black outfit, almost blended into the darkness.
He poked his head out and looked at the iron cage not far away. Just like the ones he had seen before, it was covered by a black cloth, making it impossible to see inside.
Upon arriving here, he did not act rashly, but secretly observed and figured out the changing of the guards among the Xiongnu soldiers, as well as the patrol routes of the guards in this area, thus finding the time when the guards were least vigilant.
It is at this very moment, and those villagers who have been arrested must be locked in that iron cage.
Two Xiongnu soldiers stood in front of the iron cage, their eyes half-closed, looking as if they might fall asleep at any moment.
"Bang! Bang!"
Suddenly, two muffled thuds were heard, and the two Xiongnu soldiers went black and fell to the ground.
Fusu threw away the stone, took the key from the waist of the Xiongnu soldier on his right, and then walked towards the iron cage.
He reached out and tugged, and the black cloth slid off the iron cage, causing Fusu's face to freeze instantly.
The iron cage was empty; there was no one inside.
At the same time, a series of footsteps sounded, and dozens of Xiongnu soldiers rushed in from all directions, raising their scimitars to surround Fusu.
Fusu's expression darkened.
We've been tricked!
The Xiongnu general stepped to the front, his gaze falling on Fusu, a smile appearing on his lips. "We've caught a big prey!"
Fu Su stared at him coldly, "You knew I was coming?"
The Xiongnu general smiled faintly, "Don't you find it strange that the news of the hostages being here spread so easily?"
"Just as I guessed, the eldest son is very loyal and righteous, and would never abandon the hostages."
He had seen countless people and had long heard of Fusu's deeds, which is why he set up this trap, even deliberately relaxing the guards to give Fusu the opportunity to sneak in.
Fusu frowned and remained silent.
The Xiongnu general's gaze suddenly turned strange as he looked at Fusu. "However, to my surprise, the eldest son came alone."
He had originally estimated that even if Fusu did not go in person, he would at least send a general.
If I go in person, I will certainly be escorted by a fierce general, which would kill two birds with one stone, which is excellent.
But to everyone's surprise, Fusu would go alone.
Fusu frowned and remained silent.
The Xiongnu general's gaze darkened, and he looked at Fusu with considerable excitement. "But it doesn't matter. As long as we capture you, why should we worry about anyone coming?"
"Tie him up!"
Two Xiongnu soldiers stepped forward, tied up Fusu, and then threw him into an iron cage.
[Useless!]
The voice rang out again.
Fusu lay in the cage, head down, without saying a word.
If it were me, I could definitely rescue them all!
Fusu slightly raised his eyes, "Who exactly are you?"
Don't worry, we'll meet soon.
As soon as he finished speaking, a figure suddenly appeared and stood in front of him.
Just like in the bronze mirror, he was dressed in a black robe, his jet-black hair cascading down his waist, with his back to Fusu.
In the end, you didn't help at all; you were completely useless.
If I were you, living such a useless life, I'd rather be dead.
Fusu frowned and retorted, "What do you know?! Even if I couldn't save them, I did my best!"
Do you believe you are right?
Fusu stared at the figure, "At least it's better than doing nothing!"
Is it better than doing nothing...?
The voice suddenly let out a strange laugh.
[Hehe, really?]
As soon as he finished speaking, the sound of charging troops suddenly rang out outside.
Meng Tian's eyes were cold and sharp. He rode his black steed at the forefront, roaring like thunder, "Kill! We must rescue the eldest son!"
At his command, an endless cavalry followed closely behind him, charging towards the Xiongnu territory.
The silver armor gleamed coldly in the moonlight, as if covered with a thin layer of frost.
The iron cavalry galloped away, but just as they reached the edge of the stronghold, their hooves slipped and they fell into a deep pit. Long spikes emerged and pierced through the falling soldier's body.
Meng Tian's eyes darkened. "There's a trap! Everyone be careful!"
He tightened the reins and gave a sharp tug, and the black horse leaped up, jumping over the trap and continuing its charge forward.
Meanwhile, the Xiongnu cavalry were also fully prepared, donning armor and mounting their horses, gripping their scimitars as they charged towards the Qin cavalry.
Meng Tian advanced swiftly and soon collided with a Xiongnu cavalryman. His eyes were cold and deep, and as his horse moved forward, he lowered his body to avoid the Xiongnu cavalryman's scimitar.
At the same time, he swept his longsword across, the blade's edge instantly grazing the neck of the Xiongnu cavalryman.
Under the moonlight, the heads of the Xiongnu cavalrymen rolled to the ground and fell directly from their horses.
On the other side, a Qin cavalryman dodged the curved blade by sidestepping, and then slashed down with his sword, instantly cutting down a Xiongnu cavalryman.
He was about to strike again, but in the next instant, a curved blade pierced through his chest.
With a mouthful of blood, the Qin cavalryman fell from his horse.
Fusu looked outside and saw flames raging and cries of agony rising and falling, like a scene from hell on earth.
Two soldiers opened the iron cage, lifted Fusu, and prepared to transfer him.
But just as they reached the iron cage door, a long sword flew over and instantly pierced the chest of the Hun soldier on their right.
Meng Tian swooped down and landed in front of the Xiongnu soldier on the left. He drew his long sword and swept it across, and another Xiongnu soldier fell to the ground.
After slaying two Xiongnu soldiers in quick succession, he disregarded his need for rest and roared at Fusu, "My lord, run!"
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