Lin Wan'er's gaze was sharp; amidst the chaotic and dangerous situation, she strived to remain calm. She knew that every subtle discovery could be the key to turning the tide. At this moment, her eyes rapidly scanned her surroundings, leaving no corner unchecked, like a keen falcon searching for its prey.
Suddenly, her gaze was drawn to an inconspicuous corner. Beneath a pile of worn-out junk, a strange object was vaguely visible. Lin Wan'er frowned, a surge of curiosity rising within her. She carefully bypassed the fiercely fighting Xiao Yichen and the man in black, heading towards that corner. Each step was light, as if afraid of attracting the attention of the man in black.
As she approached, she realized it was a dusty barbed wire. The surface was somewhat rusty, but its sharpness was still evident. Lin Wan'er's eyes lit up; she knew this might be a weapon that could change the situation. She bent down, gently picked up the barbed wire, and felt its weight, a sense of power within it.
"This can come in handy," Lin Wan'er thought to herself. A plan quickly formed in her mind. She looked at Xiao Yichen, who was fighting fiercely with the man in black, and felt a pang of pain in her heart. Several new wounds had appeared on Xiao Yichen's body, blood flowing continuously, and his movements had become slow due to exhaustion and pain. But he was still fighting stubbornly, his resolute eyes never wavering.
"I must help the general." Lin Wan'er gripped the caltrops tightly, a resolute glint in her eyes. She began to move stealthily toward the group of men in black. Her figure darted through the shadows like a nimble kitten, making no sound.
At this moment, the men in black were concentrating their attack on Xiao Yichen, seemingly believing that defeating him would complete their mission. They failed to notice Lin Wan'er's actions, which gave her an opportunity to strike.
Lin Wan'er found a concealed position behind the men in black. She took a deep breath to calm herself. Then, seizing the opportunity, she threw the iron caltrop in her hand towards the densely packed group of men in black. The caltrop drew an arc in the air, gleaming coldly in the sunlight, and landed accurately among the men in black.
"Ah!" "It hurts!" A scream rang out from the men in black. The caltrops had pierced their feet and legs after hitting the ground. Some of the men in black fell to the ground, writhing in pain as they clutched their wounds. The others were thrown into disarray by the sudden attack, looking around in panic, bewildered as to what had happened.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Xiao Yichen launched a counterattack. He saw chaos behind the men in black, and although somewhat puzzled, he didn't let the chance slip by. He brandished his longsword and charged towards the men in black. His swordsmanship became even more ferocious, each strike carrying immense power. Under his attacks, the men in black fell one after another.
"General! It's me, Wan'er." Lin Wan'er shouted loudly when she saw Xiao Yichen's counterattack. She didn't want Xiao Yichen to think this was an enemy trap.
Xiao Yichen was overjoyed to hear Lin Wan'er's voice. He looked in her direction and saw the determination in her eyes. "Wan'er, you did well!" he praised.
Seeing the sudden shift in the situation, the leader of the men in black roared, "Don't panic, this is just a trick!" He tried to steady his men, but it was too late. The men in black had lost their previous coordination and order; their attacks became chaotic and disorganized.
Lin Wan'er was overjoyed to see her plan had succeeded. But she knew it wasn't time to relax. She searched her surroundings again for anything she could use. She spotted a worn-out quiver not far away, containing a few arrows. She quickly ran over and picked up the quiver.
"General, catch!" Lin Wan'er shouted to Xiao Yichen. She threw the quiver towards him. Xiao Yichen reached out and caught the quiver; he understood Lin Wan'er's meaning.
Xiao Yichen picked up an arrow and nocked it to his bow. He drew the bowstring taut and shot it towards the men in black. The arrow flew like a meteor, striking one of the men in black precisely in the heart. The man in black's eyes widened, and he slowly collapsed to the ground.
Xiao Yichen fired arrows in rapid succession, each arrow claiming the life of a man in black. The men in black began to flee in all directions, having lost the will to continue fighting. The guards of the General's Mansion saw the men in black fleeing and gave chase, shouting as they pursued them.
"Don't let them get away!" the guards shouted.
However, the leader of the men in black did not flee. His eyes burned with fury as he charged towards Xiao Yichen. He wielded his longsword with ferocious force, each strike carrying a deadly intent.
"Xiao Yichen, even if I die today, I will drag you down with me!" the leader of the men in black roared.
Xiao Yichen lowered his bow and arrows, picked up his longsword, and faced the leader of the men in black. He knew this leader was a dangerous enemy and he had to be careful. The two instantly clashed, their swords clashing and sparks flying.
Lin Wan'er watched anxiously from the sidelines. Seeing the fierce battle between Xiao Yichen and the leader of the men in black, she was filled with worry. She knew that Xiao Yichen's strength was dwindling, while the leader of the men in black was still full of power. She had to find a way to help Xiao Yichen.
Lin Wan'er looked around again, hoping to find something that could help Xiao Yichen. She spotted a sack full of sand. An idea struck her. She ran over, laboriously hoisted the sack, and headed towards Xiao Yichen and the leader of the men in black who were fighting.
"General, get out of the way!" Lin Wan'er shouted.
Hearing Lin Wan'er's shout, Xiao Yichen didn't know what she was going to do, but he trusted her. He suddenly sidestepped, avoiding a direct confrontation with the leader of the men in black. The leader of the men in black was puzzled when he saw Xiao Yichen suddenly dodge. But before he could react, Lin Wan'er threw the sack at him.
The sack slammed heavily onto the leader of the men in black, spilling sand that stung his eyes. The leader clutched his eyes in pain, his vision blurring.
"You wretched little brat!" the leader of the men in black cursed.
Seizing the opportunity, Xiao Yichen charged towards the leader of the men in black. His longsword aimed for the leader's throat. The leader sensed the danger and tried to dodge, but his movements were slowed by his blindness.
Finally, Xiao Yichen's longsword successfully pierced the throat of the leader of the men in black. The leader's eyes widened, blood gushed from his mouth, and he slowly collapsed. He never imagined, even in death, that he would be defeated by a mere girl.
With the death of the leader of the men in black, the remaining men were all captured by the guards of the General's Mansion. The crisis at the General's Mansion was finally over, but the mansion was now a scene of devastation. Blood, corpses, and damaged buildings were everywhere.
Looking at all this, Xiao Yichen was filled with self-reproach. He felt it was his fault for failing to protect the General's Mansion, which had led to this state. Lin Wan'er walked to Xiao Yichen's side and took his hand.
"General, this is not your fault. You have done your best," Lin Wan'er comforted him.
Xiao Yichen looked at Lin Wan'er, his eyes filled with emotion. "Wan'er, without you, I really don't know what I would do," he said.
Lin Wan'er clutched the item she had just found tightly—a somewhat worn but still sharp iron rake. Her palms were sweaty, yet she gripped the rake even tighter, her eyes filled with determination and fearlessness. She knew that this iron rake in her hands was now her hope in fighting against the men in black alongside Xiao Yichen.
Xiao Yichen noticed Lin Wan'er's actions at this moment, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. Despite being seriously injured and exhausted, seeing Lin Wan'er's courage gave him a renewed sense of strength. "Wan'er, be careful," he called out to Lin Wan'er, his voice hoarse but full of concern.
After a brief moment of panic, the men in black regained their composure. Their eyes gleamed with ferocity and rage, especially upon seeing the iron rake in Lin Wan'er's hand and Xiao Yichen's renewed spirit; their killing intent surged. One of the men in black roared, "Hmph, don't think you can escape like this! Today, you will all die!" With that, he brandished his long sword and charged towards Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan'er.
Lin Wan'er took a deep breath, trying to calm herself. As the man in black approached, she raised her iron rake high and swung it down fiercely. The rake whistled through the air, and although Lin Wan'er's strength was limited, this unexpected attack caught the man in black off guard. The man in black hurriedly used his long sword to parry, and the rake and sword clashed with a piercing sound. The powerful impact made Lin Wan'er's arm go numb, but she gritted her teeth and didn't let go.
Seeing this, Xiao Yichen seized the opportunity, lunging forward with his longsword flashing like a snake, thrusting towards the man in black. The man in black, preoccupied with Lin Wan'er's attacks, didn't notice Xiao Yichen's actions. Xiao Yichen's sword pierced the man in black's abdomen with deadly accuracy. The man screamed in agony, blood gushing out, and he collapsed to the ground.
This successful teamwork greatly boosted Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan'er's confidence. They stood back to back, warily watching the men in black around them. The other men in black, seeing their companion killed, became even more enraged. They raised their weapons and surrounded Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan'er.
"General, let's go together!" Lin Wan'er shouted, her voice still trembling slightly, but full of courage.
“Alright, Wan’er, let’s fight side by side!” Xiao Yichen replied, his eyes burning with the flames of battle.
The men in black surged forward like a tide, and Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan'er met them fearlessly. Xiao Yichen's swordsmanship was exquisite, every move brimming with power and skill. His longsword weaved through the men in black, leaving a trail of blood wherever it went. Lin Wan'er, wielding an iron rake, relentlessly attacked the approaching men in black. Although she didn't possess Xiao Yichen's superior martial arts skills, her attacks were still formidable enough to deter the men from underestimating her. She would sometimes thrust the tip of the rake at them, and sometimes use the horizontal bar to parry their attacks.
During the battle, Lin Wan'er discovered an opening in the black-clad man's stance. His footwork faltered during the attack, revealing an opening on his right side. Lin Wan'er seized the opportunity and swiftly swung her iron rake towards the man's right. The rake struck him hard, knocking him to the ground. Before he could even get up, Xiao Yichen's longsword had already pierced through, ending his life.
"Wan'er, you're getting better and better." Xiao Yichen praised, a slight smile of satisfaction appearing on his lips.
"It's because the general taught us well," Lin Wan'er replied with a smile, her face beaming with pride.
However, there were simply too many men in black. Despite Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan'er's excellent teamwork and valiant resistance, their strength was gradually being depleted. Xiao Yichen's wounds reopened due to the strenuous activity, and blood stained his clothes. Lin Wan'er also felt her arms growing heavier and heavier, making each swing of the iron rake extremely difficult.
Just then, the guards from the General's Mansion rushed in from all directions. Seeing the General and Lin Wan'er fighting fiercely against the men in black, they immediately shouted and joined the battle. "Protect the General!" Their voices echoed in the air, full of strength and determination.
The arrival of the guards eased the situation slightly. Together with Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan'er, they formed an encirclement and engaged in a fierce battle with the men in black. For a moment, the sounds of clashing swords, shouts of battle, and screams mingled together, echoing throughout the General's Mansion.
A guard captain approached Xiao Yichen. "General, are you alright? Your injuries are severe. Please step back and rest." The guard captain said with concern.
Xiao Yichen shook his head. "I can't back down. This is a critical moment. We must defeat these men in black." His eyes were firm and unwavering.
Lin Wan'er also said, "Yes, we must fight together."
Seeing Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan'er's determination, the captain of the guard nodded, "Alright, then let's fight together!"
With everyone's combined efforts, the men in black gradually began to falter. They started to show signs of panic, and their attacks were no longer as organized as before. The people from the General's Mansion seized this opportunity and launched an even fiercer attack.
Seeing the men in black begin to panic, Xiao Yichen had an idea and shouted to his guards, "Everyone, concentrate your forces and attack their left flank to disrupt their formation!"
The guards immediately sprang into action according to Xiao Yichen's instructions. They launched a fierce attack on the left flank of the men in black, and in no time, the left flank was forced into a retreat. Seeing this, the leader of the men in black tried to adjust his tactics, but it was too late.
Seeing the chaos on the left flank of the men in black, Lin Wan'er said to Xiao Yichen, "General, let's break through from here!"
Xiao Yichen nodded. "Okay, let's go!"
With that, Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan'er charged towards the chaotic left flank of the men in black. Like a sharp blade, they pierced through the men's defenses. During the charge, Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan'er continued to fight the men in black. Xiao Yichen's longsword flashed, clearing a path for Lin Wan'er. Lin Wan'er followed closely behind, using her iron rake to protect Xiao Yichen's back.
After they broke through the left flank of the men in black, their leader realized the danger. He personally led a group of men in black in pursuit of Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan'er. "We can't let them get away!" the leader shouted.
Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan'er showed no intention of running away. They turned around, preparing to fight the men in black again. At this moment, the guards caught up from behind and joined Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan'er.
"General, we're here!" the guards shouted.
"Alright, let's wipe them out together!" Xiao Yichen shouted.
The two sides once again engaged in fierce combat. Xiao Yichen and his guards fought a desperate battle against the leader of the men in black. Lin Wan'er assisted from the side, using an iron rake to attack the men in black who attempted to attack Xiao Yichen and his guards from the side.
During the battle, the leader of the men in black lunged at Xiao Yichen. His attacks were exceptionally fierce, each strike containing immense power. Xiao Yichen countered with all his might, their swords clashing and sparks flying. They exchanged blows, neither giving an inch, each collision causing the surrounding air to tremble.
Seeing Xiao Yichen locked in a fierce battle with the leader of the men in black, Lin Wan'er was extremely anxious. She looked around, hoping to find some way to help Xiao Yichen. Suddenly, she saw a thick rope not far away. An idea struck her, and she quickly ran over and picked up the rope.
"General, catch!" Lin Wan'er shouted to Xiao Yichen. She threw the rope towards him.
Although Xiao Yichen didn't know what Lin Wan'er was planning, he trusted her. He reached out and caught the rope. The leader of the men in black was somewhat puzzled when he saw Xiao Yichen catch the rope, but he didn't stop his attack.
While fighting the leader of the men in black, Xiao Yichen tied one end of the rope around his waist. Then, he called out to Lin Wan'er, "Wan'er, find a place to secure the rope!"
Lin Wan'er immediately understood Xiao Yichen's meaning. She looked around and found a large tree. She ran over and tied the other end of the rope tightly to the tree.
"General, it's ready!" Lin Wan'er called out.
Hearing Lin Wan'er's shout, Xiao Yichen gave the leader of the men in black a confident smile. Then, he deliberately created an opening and lunged at the leader. Seeing Xiao Yichen's opening, the leader was overjoyed and attacked him.
Just as the leader of the men in black attacked Xiao Yichen, Xiao Yichen suddenly dodged the attack. The leader of the men in black, due to the excessive force, was thrown forward. Taking advantage of the opportunity, Xiao Yichen pulled hard on the rope, causing it to tighten instantly. The leader of the men in black tripped over the rope and fell flat on his face.
Xiao Yichen didn't let the opportunity slip by; he charged towards the leader of the men in black, his long sword aimed straight for his throat. The leader's eyes widened in terror; he tried to dodge, but it was too late.
Finally, Xiao Yichen's longsword pierced the throat of the leader of the men in black. The leader struggled a few times, then lay still. Seeing their leader killed, the other men in black panicked. They scattered and fled, abandoning the fight.
The people of the general's mansion cheered as they saw the man in black flee. The arduous battle had finally been won; although the general's mansion had suffered heavy damage, everyone had survived.
Xiao Yichen watched the fleeing men in black, but he didn't give chase. He walked to Lin Wan'er's side, looking at her with tenderness and exhaustion in his eyes. "Wan'er, you did a great job. This time, it's all thanks to you," he said.
Lin Wan'er threw herself into Xiao Yichen's arms. "General, I'm so afraid of losing you." Tears welled up in her eyes, and her voice choked with emotion.
Xiao Yichen gently stroked Lin Wan'er's hair, "Don't be afraid, Wan'er, we're all alright now."
But some of the men in black still managed to rush over...
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