Chapter 77 Unprecedented Fear
Pei Yanzhou did not respond immediately, his dark eyes scanning the surroundings.
There are mountains here and trees that are towering into the clouds. If you attack casually, it is very easy for some fish to slip through the net.
Not to mention, they also covered the open ground with gunpowder and held torches to the fuse.
We can't attack head-on, otherwise as long as the bandits ignite the gunpowder, everyone present today will be killed.
However, the gunpowder formula is one of the lifelines of the Dayu Kingdom, and he would never hand it over for Chu Ruyan.
"I've heard that people in the Jianghu are the most loyal, so why do you in Black Wind Village do such petty thefts and bullying of weak women?"
"Haha, General Pei, you're joking. This is not some weak woman. She has a very special status."
The scarred man slapped Chu Ruyan hard with a "slap".
"This is your future wife, the daughter of the current prime minister of Dayu State. She is of very noble status!"
"We're going to exchange her for the formula for gunpowder, General Pei. You won't refuse, will you?"
Pei Yanzhou smiled coldly, his expression unchanged:
"You know, this gunpowder is used to fight foreign enemies. What do you want the formula for?"
"Could it be that Black Wind Stronghold is really like what the outside world says, having colluded with Japan long ago and become traitors who sell out their country for personal gain?"
"Bah!" The scarred man spat, feeling hurt. "Stop talking nonsense. I don't care about family and country. Whoever helps me is my father!"
"As long as I get the formula for gunpowder, my brother Meng can use it to become rich and powerful. That's enough!"
He pointed the knife at Chu Ruyan's face and said, "General Pei, think carefully. If you don't hand over the formula today, you will have to take your future wife to collect her body!"
"Ah, no, Brother Yanzhou, give them the recipe quickly!"
"These thieves are capable of anything!"
Chu Ruyan had just been abused on the road and had witnessed them killing many people, so she was scared.
As soon as the scarred man finished speaking, the bandits quickly pointed their torches at the fire line, threatening to light it or not, as a threat.
In this way, no matter how strong the combat effectiveness of the Xuanjia Camp is, they will not dare to act rashly.
Time passed moment by moment, Pei Yanzhou held the hilt of the knife without making any response, he was still thinking.
At this time, a man in black clothes and a silver mask appeared in front of them.
"We don't want to kill anyone, and we don't want to offend the general. We hope General Pei won't refuse a toast and drink a penalty!"
As soon as this man appeared, the bandits in Black Wind Village, including the scarred boss, immediately saluted him respectfully.
Everyone seemed to be very afraid of him.
This man was filled with sinister aura, and his eyes were as cold as a snake's.
Before Pei Yanzhou could figure out the man's identity, Chu Ruyan burst into tears: "Brother Yanzhou, please give them the gunpowder formula quickly."
"If I hadn't carried you back from Tiger Roar Mountain, you would have died long ago. You won't even give me this little gunpowder formula?"
"Which is more important, the formula or human life? Don't forget, I am also a citizen of Dayu Kingdom. You have the responsibility to save me!"
"shut up!"
Pei Yanzhou stopped her loudly, then felt that it was inappropriate and changed his words:
"Ruyan, please be patient. I will definitely find a way to rescue you!"
"Think of a solution? How long will it take?" Chu Ruyan cried, "I was slapped dozens of times by them just now, and my ribs were broken. If you don't save me, I will definitely die!"
The masked man loved this scene very much. He curled his lips and smiled:
"General Pei is naturally considering the interests of his country. I'll give you three days."
"How about we hand over the person and the formula in three days?"
"Of course!" He suddenly revealed a cruel expression, "You also know that we brothers in the Black Wind Village are famous for our compassion for women."
"So during these three days, we will bring the general's wife back to the village and let our brothers take care of her first!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the bandits started howling.
Anyone can hear the implication!
They were wandering around outside to escape, and women were a scarce resource. They were never picky, let alone a woman as valuable as Chu Ruyan?
The scarred man was the first to reveal a wretched look, and he clicked his tongue a few times at Chu Ruyan, "I really don't know what it's like to play with this spoiled girl from aristocratic family? Hahaha."
"Ah, no! Brother Yanzhou, please save me quickly! I don't want to go back with them!"
Chu Ruyan screamed and struggled. Three days? She might as well die.
The soldiers present couldn't help but gasp. They knew how ruthless the Black Wind Village was.
Therefore, these words today are definitely not just threats, they can really do it!
In three days, Chu Ruyan will be humiliated and die.
If she barely survived, given Chu Linyuan's personality, he would have given her a white silk scarf to hang herself with.
Chu Ruyan showed a look of horror. She was really scared now.
If she had not been showing off these days and taking her servants to the nearby market to buy jewelry and clothes, she would not have encountered this accident.
After all, the capital is under the feet of the emperor, so it is impossible for Heifengzhai to commit crimes in the capital, but it is different in Linshi.
It was all because of Wang's death that she couldn't go shopping in the capital, which led to this disaster.
Chu Ruyan didn't blame herself, she only hated Wang.
Pei Yanzhou pursed his lips tightly, his face looking terribly gloomy.
Chu Ruyan is his wife-to-be, and they are going to get married on the eighth day of next month. She is also his savior, so he should save her.
He even wondered if handing over the gunpowder formula to Black Wind Village today would wipe out all the grudges between him and Chu Ruyan?
Was it considered repaying her favor? From now on, she no longer owed the Chu family anything?
However, with a powerful enemy at the door, how could he sell out the country for his own sake?
At this time, Chu Linyuan and Chu Mingzhao were also invited over and walked to the front of the queue.
"Yan'er——" Chu Linyuan cried out sadly and almost fell down.
The image of a civil official who is worried about his daughter is portrayed vividly.
After finding out the whole story, he walked up to Pei Yanzhou as his future father-in-law.
"Yanzhou, Ruyan lost her mother when she was young. I raised her like a precious treasure!"
"Now that Black Wind Village has abducted her, it's all because of you. Ruyan is also being dragged down by you."
"Since all this happened because of you, you must give me an explanation. I won't allow Yan'er to make any mistakes!"
He was distraught and looked like he was about to cry.
This is a soft threat, and he cannot be the one to say that the gunpowder formula has leaked.
However, he could make Pei Yanzhou hand it over in disguise.
In this way, the person who betrayed the country was Pei Yanzhou, not him, Chu Linyuan!
Pei Yanzhou clenched his fists tightly. There could never be a more difficult moment than this.
He felt a surge of anger rising in his chest, unable to go up or down. He would rather be the one being kidnapped today.
At this moment, a clear voice suddenly rang out:
"You kidnapped the wrong person. The woman Pei Yanzhou likes is here."
Shen Yuning suddenly stepped forward and shouted to the man wearing a silver mask:
"Look at Chu Ruyan's appearance and figure. She's a bit sarcastic and always shouting. She doesn't have any national integrity at all. How could Pei Yanzhou like such a woman?"
"You kidnapped her for three days. Pei Yanzhou might even thank you. Why would he give you the formula?"
“Chen Yuning, you bitch…” Chu Ruyan was about to curse out loud, but quickly shut up.
Something didn't seem right, Shen Yuning seemed to be helping herself in disguise!
She seemed to be trying to save herself...
Pei Yanzhou's pupils shrank, and he suddenly grabbed Shen Yuning's hand. He knew what Shen Yuning was going to do without having to guess. "Shen Yuning, what are you doing? Why are you telling them these things?"
A fear I had never felt before rose from the bottom of my heart.
The sword energy was so sharp that even the warhorse beside him was startled.
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