The bow was fully drawn, the three fingers holding the string open, and the arrow shot out with a gust of wind, heading straight for the target still performing that lewd act above the city wall.
"Second Young Master, be careful not to fall!" On the city wall, a soldier in garrison armor nervously said to a man standing on the battlements, hands on hips, moving back and forth rhythmically.
"Get lost, get lost, don't disturb Second Master's fun, hahaha, ah..." Luo Ningyou's movements suddenly stopped, and after a scream, he looked down at his groin, where an arrow was still trembling slightly.
When Luo Ningyou realized what had happened, the intense pain and fear caused him to lose his balance and fall headfirst off the city wall. His personal guards were too late to help him and could only watch helplessly as their second young master crashed heavily to the ground, his body convulsing in the dust, his limbs twisted at strange angles, and large amounts of blood gushing from his mouth and nose.
Oh no! The garrison commander's second son is so badly injured, even a miracle couldn't save him! My own life is probably in danger too!
On the Fengliang Kingdom's side, the soldiers at the forefront saw it clearly. They actually hit the target, and at such a distance, it must have been nearly a thousand meters.
How did she do that? The soldiers couldn't help but clench their legs together when they thought of where that suicidal guy on the city wall had been hit by an arrow.
"Yay! Sister Feiyan, Sister Yuheng, and I won! Four brothers, remember to buy us chestnut cakes later!" Xiao Yaoguang was overjoyed.
The brothers, including Tian Shu, lost a bet and were very upset. The chestnut cakes they won as a prize didn't cost much, but what angered them was how they could have forgotten what kind of person their mother was.
But how come Yaoguang, Yuheng, and Feiyan were able to bet correctly?
How could the three of them be so sure that their mother would shoot that guy in the groin with that arrow?
Seeing his six disciples looking smug while the others looked annoyed, Quan Jinghuai felt a mix of anger, amusement, and helplessness. With a major battle imminent, they still had the mind to make a bet, betting on which part of the opponent's body Hong Xiaoduo's arrow would hit, with chestnut cake as the prize!
Quan Jinghuai truly didn't know whether he should feel gratified by the composure of his young disciples.
Or should we be angry at their nonsense! What kind of occasion is this, that they still have the mind to make bets?
However, this little girl is really something. Her archery skills are so good, why doesn't she shoot that guy in the throat, aim for his forehead, or target his smug mouth? Why not aim for any other spot?
A young woman who has not yet been married, deliberately aimed at that vital part of him!
What made Quan Jinghuai even more helpless was that the winners of this bet were all three girls, the youngest being only six years old and the oldest being... no, the oldest, Feiyan, was already nineteen.
At nineteen, if it weren't for the misfortune that befell her family, she would have been married and had children long ago. But look at her now, Xiaoduo has no intention of getting married, and Feiyan has also made it clear that there's nothing wrong with her never getting married.
Tianquan and his kids even patted their chests and promised that they would take care of Hong Xiaoduo and Feiyan in their old age and see them off when they died.
The soldier who lent Hong Xiaoduo the bow and arrow stared blankly at the bow and arrow in her hand, and suddenly realized that the quality of the equipment was not important. What mattered was the person using it. If the person was powerful, even the most ordinary equipment could be made to look like a divine weapon.
Gong Wei was about to offer some praise when he saw that Hong Xiaoduo had not returned the bow and arrows, but instead drew another arrow and aimed it at the city wall.
Is she planning to shoot the person who fell off the city wall to save him?
Actually, there's no need to stop them. Although at this distance, it's impossible to see too clearly, everyone can be sure that even if that guy manages to survive, he'll probably be crippled.
But something's not right. The height at which Lady Hong is aiming her arrow doesn't seem to indicate that the target isn't below the city wall.
My God, no way?
The first few soldiers to react all wore expressions of disbelief.
Staring intently at Hong Xiaoduo, he saw her bow drawn to its fullest extent, and as she released the arrow, it shot out like a shooting star. The arrow was like a silver-gray lightning bolt that pierced through the air. The next moment, the commander's flag hanging on the city wall, fluttering in the wind, spun and fell down!
In a battle between two armies, there are four major military achievements. The easiest is to break through enemy lines, followed by being the first to scale the enemy's rampage, then capturing the flag, and the most difficult is to kill a general.
Capturing the flag means taking away the enemy's flag. Capturing the enemy's flag means that the enemy has been defeated and their commander has either fled or been killed. The flag is a symbol of the army's commander, and the merit of capturing the flag is second only to beheading the general.
In ancient warfare using cold weapons, the loss of a flag was considered a very bad omen, as it would cause chaos in the army and signify defeat. It was a decisive factor in the outcome of a war, making the commander's flag extremely important.
However, to capture the enemy's flag, one must first defeat the enemy, which is quite difficult, even more so than being the first to scale the enemy's flag or charging into battle.
But just as the enemy was at the city gates, she shot down their commander's flag with a single arrow!
When the soldiers of Fengliang Kingdom realized what was happening, they roared and shouted in unison, their voices deafening.
Hong Xiaoduo raised an eyebrow, turned around and returned the bow and arrow to its owner.
But she saw that he was extremely excited, and his eyes were filled with worship and admiration as he looked at her. His hands were trembling as he caught the bow and arrow.
"Xiao Duo, sit down and rest for a bit." Fei Yan took a felt mat from her mount's saddlebag, spread it on the ground, and said to Hong Xiao Duo.
Hong Xiaoduo nodded, went upstairs and sat cross-legged. She appeared to be resting with her eyes closed, but in reality, she was using her mind to enter her spatial dimension and control a drone to conduct reconnaissance in Red Willow City.
After she sat down, Gong Wei and the others finally came to their senses. It was no wonder they were so naive; they had never fought such an easy battle before!
"General, should we attack the city now?" the lieutenant asked, unable to hide his excitement.
The enemy commander's flag has been shot down, which must have thrown their morale into chaos. Now is a good time to attack.
"No rush, let's wait a bit," Gong Wei said, glancing at the person sitting on the felt mat.
When she arrived here, she said, "Don't rush to attack the city. Let me check the latest situation inside the city first."
We must strive to avoid harming the people in the city, minimize casualties among our soldiers, and avoid damaging the city walls and gates. After all, once we conquer Red Willow City, it will not be returned to Yunwu Kingdom; it will soon be our own city, so we must cherish it.
"General, it seems that taking Red Willow City is not a problem. Since we can take this city, we are confident that we can defend it. However, if Yunwu Kingdom sends someone to negotiate with our Emperor and asks for the return of the city, that person will probably return it."
"If that's the case, isn't it pointless for us to think about all this?" a lieutenant said with great concern.
The other generals nearby nodded in agreement. Yes, the most crucial question was whether the one on the dragon throne in the capital dared to confront the Yunwu Kingdom head-on...
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