The Xiongnu changed formation at the foot of the city wall, preparing for the next attack. The wall was connected to the ground with fine cotton cloth, and the wounded were sent down.
Legend has it that during the previous dynasty, the city's garrison had two twin generals of unparalleled strength. The heavy crossbows on the city walls were prepared for them. The crossbows, equipped with heavy swords, could travel a hundred miles.
These two divine generals have protected Pingyang County with peace and tranquility for a century.
"The crossbow is there; if someone can pull it, it can still hold them off for a while."
Wang Zheng placed his hopes on Cen Ang. He had never seen anyone who could draw a heavy crossbow in his life, but Cen Ang was different. She knew so many people in the martial arts world, as well as the incredibly strong girls from Fengyue Tower.
What if... one of them could pull the ground? Wang Zheng no longer expected both heavy crossbows to fire at full power.
"Old Zhang, give it a try."
The heavy crossbow was positioned in the very center of the city wall, directly facing the notch for easy firing. The string, made of some kind of sea fish sinew, was gently plucked by the tall woman, producing a deep, resonant hum.
"It should be possible."
Zhang Bixia rested her hand on the heavy sword and extended her arm to draw the bow.
Full moon!
Wang Zheng was speechless. This was the chef who wielded the giant ladle at the brothel? He was comparable to the legendary giant cauldron!
“There’s one more.” Cen Ang looked around. There was no one around who could match Zhang Mama’s strength. Even he himself was only good at internal energy cultivation and martial arts, so he was slightly inferior in strength.
"I'll do it!"
Huo Xiaolong jumped up and down, afraid of being rejected by Cen Ang, and hurriedly went to Zhang's mother's side.
The little girl was too small to stretch her arms out like a tall woman and pull the crossbow to a full moon. However, she could lean back, and when the little dumpling's entire body was almost parallel to the ground, the heavy crossbow was also pulled to a full moon.
"Mom! Am I alright?"
"No way! How will you catch the arrow once it's shot? Won't you fly out with it?"
The inertial force was too great, and Long'er's body was too small; she could easily be bounced off the city wall along with the arrow.
"I'll accept it this way."
Huo Xiaolong focused his energy in his dantian, gathered his inner strength, and when he released his grip, he leaped up slightly and fell to the ground like an autumn leaf, without even raising a speck of dust beneath the little dumpling's feet.
"You taught me, Mom."
Internal strength training is a daily routine for my daughter. In other words, a genius is a genius; a few months of hard work can be equivalent to several years for others.
The woman sighed. Her daughter was stubborn; no one could persuade her to do what she wanted to do.
"and you……"
"I'll take good care of myself! Don't worry! Da Ni'er is right here with me!"
The little girl, resembling a lone wolf, carried a large shield from the chariot in one hand and a dagger in the other. Huo Xiaolong and Zhang Mama, positioned in the most conspicuous spot in the center of the city wall, would undoubtedly be the Xiongnu's primary targets. Therefore, everyone at Fengyue Tower must ensure their safety.
"How many arrows are left?" Cen Ang asked Wang Zheng.
If Zhang Bixia's strength shocked him, Huo Xiaolong's strength shattered his worldview.
What does it mean to be a gifted general? What does it mean to be favored by the heavens?
That's it.
Not only did God give her a good mind, but He also gave her strength that everyone envied.
The man replied mechanically.
"There are plenty of arrows, and two more cartloads, enough for the two of them to shoot."
During the conversation, the woman flicked her wrist with a "ding" sound, unfolding the iron fan in her hand.
"Protect Long'er and Zhang Mama, and prepare to fight!"
"Men of the border town! Regroup! Prepare for battle with me!"
Wang Zheng was a civil official and the prefect of a border town, but he was not afraid of men. He led the city's garrison and the civilians who came to help him to fight the Xiongnu again.
Luan'er once said that family and country are one, and nothing else matters in the face of national subjugation and genocide.
The important thing is...
The man drew his sword, severing the arm of the enemy before him, and with another thrust, plunged it into the enemy's heart. His blood was still warm, and his wife's words echoed in his heart.
"The important thing is that my husband and I, as the most powerful people in the border city, absolutely cannot watch the city fall alive!"
He knew that Luan'er had lofty ambitions and was no less capable than a man.
It's a pity I was born a girl...
He loved her ideals and ambitions, loved her passion, and fought alongside her.
Luan'er, I, Wang Zheng, am not very capable. My greatest fortune in this life is that I married you as a Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations). Today, I owe you a share of the credit for my husband's achievements.
High-ranking family, imperial consort.
I'll earn it all back for you!
"We can't hold out like this for long," Da Nier said to Huo Xiaolong as she slit the throat of an enemy beside her.
"I know."
"Unless you kill the enemy commander, and win their hearts and minds, suppressing their morale," the little girl continued, speaking to her sister who was drawing her bow and shooting arrows.
Huo Xiaolong looked at the Xiongnu people below, all dressed identically, and turned to ask...
"Girl, they're all dressed the same. Their ancestors have learned from experience and are deliberately guarding against these two heavy crossbows!"
The little girl tightened her grip on the dagger, then said...
"I know which one is the commander."
Huo Xiaolong looked at his girlfriends, with a murderous gaze, and asked coldly.
Who exactly are you?
She knew that Da Nier was not from the Central Plains and guessed that she came from the grasslands, but none of that mattered. During the time she spent with her, Da Nier did nothing to wrong them.
However, knowing who the opposing commander is changes the whole situation.
If she weren't a prominent figure on the grasslands, how would she know who the commander of the attacking force was? Having received so much fine food and clothing from the grasslands, would she really not do anything to Pingyang? Huo Xiaolong didn't believe it. If Da Ni'er showed even the slightest disloyalty, he could immediately subdue her.
There's no need to kill her; if she really is some important person, we can use her to threaten the other side.
"Who I was before doesn't matter..."
——Clang
It was the sound of a scimitar clashing against an iron shield. Da Nier shielded Huo Xiaolong with her shield, her dagger slicing across the enemy's abdomen as she continued speaking to her.
"The important thing is that I am Wang Dani'er now, and not only now, but also in the future, and always will be."
Where is the commander?
At this critical moment, Huo Xiaolong didn't want to waste too much energy on suspicion. If she really had ulterior motives, there was no need to go to such lengths to save him.
Besides, Wang's sesame seed cakes are really delicious.
People who were very similar to me before must be very fond of this...
Clinging to this lingering warmth of human connection makes them feel alive...
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