allonlinenovel Chapter 260 Fighting Fire with Fire
Chapter 260 Fighting Fire with Fire
The moonlight is hazy.
The starry sky tonight is shrouded in a thin mist.
The smoke lingered over the grassland for a long time.
Because this place is located in a forest clearing.
Such a location is most suitable for setting up camp: flat, protected from lightning, and close to a stream.
The most important thing is to stay out of the wind.
With a weak wind, the smoke naturally wouldn't dissipate anytime soon.
The entire grassland was shrouded in mist.
Only faint flickering lights could be seen in the center of the grassland.
The roasting mutton on the fire sizzled and bubbled with oil, its aroma spreading far and wide.
The smoke didn't dissipate, but the aroma of meat was very penetrating and quickly spread into the forest.
After roasting the mutton, Xiuxiu and the guards lit the datura branches and quickly left.
Dense forests are great places for ambushes, but there are a lot of mosquitoes.
The assassins had been lying in ambush here all day. Although they had eaten some dry rations, they had only managed to fill their stomachs with water.
It was really tough.
Bear with it a little longer.
Wait until those people fall asleep, wait until the night is deep and quiet.
First, take down the guards, then use sleeping powder to knock them unconscious before making your move.
It saves time and effort.
It's not that they can't win, but that they've started to value their lives.
Having money doesn't guarantee you'll be alive to spend it; all that gleaming silver is waiting for them to spend it.
It's not worth risking your life here.
However, in the dead of night, instead of sleeping, these people started roasting mutton.
There are wolves behind and roasted lamb leg in front.
What are we waiting for? We can't worry about anything else now.
Charge!
They quickly moved towards the center.
We will not let anyone escape; we will not allow any one person to slip through the net.
The area around the tent was quiet, but the howling of wolves behind them seemed to be getting louder and louder. Although they sensed something was wrong, they had no way to retreat.
The roasted lamb on the fire was still sizzling and steaming, its aroma even more intense.
The aroma, mingled with the smoke, wafted over.
They licked their lips, refraining from stepping forward; business was more important, and they were professionals.
Once these lambs are dealt with, they can still eat and drink as much good wine and meat as they want.
They split into several groups and approached the tent.
A group of men cautiously approached the motionless guards, moving quickly and silently, drawing their swords and slitting their throats.
This……
Why is it a straw man?
Another team approached the tent and blew smoke.
He drew his sword and stabbed at the person inside.
This……
The texture feels off.
He stepped forward and ripped open the clothes, shouting, "Damn it, how dare you try to scam me with a straw man!"
"Oh no, the smoke is poisonous."
Some people have already started experiencing symptoms, such as dizziness, blurred vision, weakness, and a feeling that their heads are filled with lead.
Damn it, after all these years as an assassin, this is the first time I've been outmaneuvered.
We were careless...we underestimated our opponent...
"Get out of here quickly, we've fallen into a trap."
They were physically strong, and even after being exposed to the toxic fumes, they didn't collapse quickly, and they persevered in preparing to evacuate.
Then they saw many torches flickering in the distance, rushing towards them.
Getting closer.
Those men, their faces covered with wet towels, charged at them, holding torches in one hand and swords in the other.
Leading the group was a woman riding a tall horse, who moved extremely fast and quickly caught up with them.
Xiuxiu swept her sword, the tip slicing across the assassins' throats, killing several in one strike.
They fell down one after another.
The guards stepped forward to finish them off, one sword at a time, stabbing fiercely.
There was also a young boy riding up on horseback, shouting, "Kill... Charge!"
Her voice was childish, but she showed no mercy in her attacks, each move potentially fatal.
Sun Erlang could hardly believe his eyes. He thought the square-faced woman was just better at light-footed skills.
I didn't expect her to be so skilled.
I feel like even if two more of him came, I still wouldn't be able to beat him.
Fortunately, he didn't presumptuously propose a sparring match with her, otherwise he would have lost face in front of his subordinates.
If only... if only I could become her disciple.
And that kid, he's so skilled too, I guess she must have taught him.
As expected, a great teacher produces outstanding students.
But the thought of having to call this kid "senior brother" if he became that woman's disciple made him lose his nerve.
I gave up on that idea.
He drew his sword and charged forward, unwilling to be outdone, thrusting it at the enemy.
Unlike soldiers on the battlefield, these assassins are professionally trained and remain extremely brave even when poisoned by gas.
We still cannot let our guard down.
They had been through a fierce battle.
The grass was trampled and bent over, leaving a mess.
The roars of wild beasts echoed from the forest, as if they too were waiting for a feast.
Animals have an extremely sensitive sense of smell; they have already detected the scent of their prey.
Lots and lots of prey.
They are wandering in the woods.
Soon, the grassland returned to tranquility.
Xiuxiu and her group packed their things and left the grassland as quickly as possible before heading to meet up with their older sister.
Jiang Zifeng is counting heads while riding a horse.
"One, two, three, four, five..."
……
The night is long.
Inside the cave, everyone was waiting anxiously.
We await the good news.
Waiting for family members to return.
Jiang Miaomiao was perched on a tree, looking at the location of the camp in the distance, with her mother protecting her from behind.
It was still a thin mist, with flickering firelight, and nothing else could be seen.
Forget it, I won't watch anymore. With Aunt Xiuxiu here, what could possibly happen?
"Mother, I want to get down." The little girl hugged her mother's neck tightly and landed lightly on the ground as if she had grown wings.
"Go on, stay with your second brother. Your mother is going to check on your eldest brother and Aunt Xiuxiu."
After Lu Qingyao finished speaking, she told the caravan members to keep watch while she went to the crossroads to check the situation. It was the first time her boss had been involved in something like this, so she was a little worried.
But I can't stop him from going; he's incredibly stubborn.
She also understood that when a fledgling eagle grows up, it must eventually fly independently and soar through the sky; she couldn't keep it by her side forever.
Perhaps it's time to let go.
Jiang Miaomiao returned to the cave, where a fire had already been lit.
But there was complete silence.
"Miaomiao, come sit here." Jiang Ziyan placed a stone beside him and covered it with dry grass.
As soon as she sat down, her second brother took out a package from his pocket, unwrapped it with oil paper, and found it was a leg of lamb that he hadn't had time to eat yet.
“I’ve tasted it for you, and Aunt Xiuxiu’s baked ones are especially fragrant this time.”
Jiang Miaomiao smacked her lips. Goodness, even her second brother didn't forget to bring her a midnight snack while fleeing from disaster.
Fortunately, my mother wasn't here.
Jiang Miaomiao shared some with Xi'er and some with her second brother, but he refused them, so she ate with relish.
Looking up, I realized there were still quite a few people around.
The Xu sisters huddled together, trembling, their eyes fixed on the cave entrance.
Sister-in-law Sun was also close to her husband. Although she wasn't trembling, she looked very nervous. Sun Dalang didn't care that there were other people around and hugged his wife tightly.
They look like a loving couple; no wonder they're childhood sweethearts.
Little Miaomiao asked curiously, "Second brother, what happened to sister-in-law and the others?"
Jiang Ziyan smiled slightly, touched her little scallion flower, and leaned close to her ear, "Listen, what's that sound outside?"
Jiang Miaomiao tilted her head and listened intently, but there was no wind, no rain, and no thunder.
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