coobybook Chapter 137 Hiding
Chapter 137 Hiding
Shen Yanchu looked at the crowd before him with a solemn expression, his heart filled with worry. In the battle at the temple, they suffered heavy losses, with more than ten wounded and nine dead. He now had less than thirty men at his disposal, while the enemy numbered over a thousand, closing in from all directions.
"We can't perish here!" Shen Yanchu said through gritted teeth. He knew they had to find a way to break through the enemy's encirclement, or the consequences would be unimaginable.
He looked around and spotted a path behind the temple, which might be a way to break through. He made a snap decision and led the group toward the path.
However, the enemy quickly discovered their intentions and gave chase. Shen Yanchu and his men fought back fiercely, but the enemy outnumbered them and they gradually found themselves in a difficult situation.
Just then, Shen Yanchu suddenly discovered a weakness in the enemy's defenses. He led his men in a fierce attack and finally broke through the enemy's encirclement.
They ran wildly along the path and finally shook off the enemy's pursuit. Shen Yanchu breathed a sigh of relief, but he knew their danger was not over yet and they had to find a safe place as soon as possible.
In the Cangcheng Mountains, Lin Wei and his team had been searching for a long time, but Shen Yanchu and the others had already moved deep into the mountains. Along the way, the number of Imperial Guards continued to increase, making the situation increasingly dire.
Lin Wei's face grew increasingly grim; he knew all too well the difficulty of this mission. Shen Yanchu was someone the Emperor had specifically ordered captured to secure the greatest possible benefits for the Cangling Kingdom. If he failed to capture him, his own future would be jeopardized. He relentlessly urged his men to speed up the search, leaving no possible clue unchecked.
Deep in the mountains, Shen Yanchu and his group felt the pressure. They knew the Imperial Guards would find them sooner or later, and they had to find a way to escape their pursuit as quickly as possible. Shen Yanchu decided to lead everyone deeper into the mountains to find a more secluded hiding place.
During their transfer, they encountered many difficulties and dangers. The mountain paths were rugged and difficult to traverse, and wild animals frequently appeared, but they never gave up. Finally, after several days of arduous trekking, they found an ideal hiding place. The terrain here was treacherous, easy to defend and difficult to attack, making it difficult for the Imperial Guards to detect their tracks.
Shen Yanchu and the others breathed a sigh of relief and began to rest there. They knew that although they had temporarily escaped the Imperial Guards' pursuit, the danger was not over. They had to remain vigilant and be prepared to deal with any possible situation.
Li Changyu was extremely anxious. The agreed time had passed, and Shen Yanchu and the others had not yet appeared. Could it be that they hadn't rushed out? No way! With Shen Yanchu's abilities, how could those people have killed him?
We haven't heard from Xing Ce and the others either; we can't just sit here waiting for news any longer.
"Third Uncle, you stay here to protect Miss Shi and the others. I'll take a few people to find Shen Yanchu and the others."
Upon hearing this, Third Uncle firmly opposed it. He argued that the young master shouldn't risk rescuing others; the opposing force was over three thousand Imperial Guards—even the weakest among them outnumbered them, and each could kill them with a single punch. Going back now would be like walking into a trap.
Li Changyu had made up his mind and brooked no argument. He immediately summoned several agile guards, grabbed their swords, and set off. His third uncle watched his young master's retreating figure and sighed helplessly. Shi Wanxia sensed Li Changyu's resolve and a sense of worry welled up within her.
Li Changyu and his guards searched arduously in the snow, their figures appearing and disappearing in the snow.
Suddenly, a group of men in black appeared in front of Li Changyu, blocking his path. Undeterred, Li Changyu drew his sword. His guards also joined the battle, engaging the men in black in a fierce fight.
Li Changyu had no intention of continuing the fight and quickly ended the battle. The world was covered in a silvery white, with thick snow covering the earth, as if draping the world in a white velvet blanket.
Their group trudged through the snow, their figures standing out starkly against the snow. Each step left a deep footprint, as if telling a story of their perseverance and determination.
But there was no other way; they had to keep going. They didn't know where Shen Yanchu and the others were, and even shouting wouldn't get a response. The cold wind howled, stinging their faces, but they didn't stop.
Suddenly, a gust of wind swept in, whipping up a flurry of snowflakes that blinded them. They had to stop, turning their backs to the wind, and wait for the storm to pass. In the frigid snow, their bodies gradually stiffened, and they could only circulate their internal energy to resist the bitter cold.
Finally, the wind stopped, and the snow gradually subsided. They continued onward, heading into the unknown. They believed that as long as they persevered, they would surely find Shen Yanchu and the others; after all, they had lost contact while covering their retreat to rescue them.
Uncle San stood helplessly outside the cave, glancing around every now and then. The young master and the others had been gone for almost two hours, and now the wind and snow had started again, with a fierce blizzard raging across the land.
The wind and snow, accompanied by fierce gales, relentlessly ravaged the trees in the mountains. Uncle San's face was covered in frost, his hands and feet were ice-cold, and his body trembled incessantly. He gritted his teeth and tried his best to persevere, but in the end, he couldn't hold on any longer and had to return to the cave to warm himself by the fire.
Having spent the last few days with her third uncle, Shi Wanxia knew him to be a strong and brave man. Seeing him so cold, she couldn't help but feel a surge of admiration. She immediately called him over so he could warm himself up.
Uncle San sat by the fire, his body gradually warming up. He looked at Shi Wanxia gratefully, but the resentment he felt towards her had not yet been resolved.
Shi Wanxia wasn't stupid. He disliked her and thought she wasn't good enough for his young master. Anyway, her marriage to Brother Li was just a sham. He didn't like her, and they weren't really husband and wife. There was no need for her to make things too clear to him. This third uncle only listened to Li Changyu, so there was no need to make herself unhappy.
Inside the cave, it was so quiet you could hear the howling wind outside. Uncle San disliked this woman; she was too uncouth, knew nothing, and had none of the grace of a woman from a respectable family.
No matter how intelligent she is, her social status is far too different from that of our young master. Our young master is of noble birth; how can he be casually married to a country girl? It would make him a laughingstock and be extremely detrimental to his great cause.
Lin Wei paced back and forth in the tent, his face terribly grim. His eyes blazed with an uncontrollable rage, as if he wanted to burn everything in front of him to ashes.
"These useless fools! They're unworthy to be members of my Imperial Guard! They cower and cower even when searching for dozens of traitors, and they still can't find them!" Lin Wei roared, his voice echoing deafeningly in the camp.
His men lowered their heads, not daring to meet his gaze. They knew that if Lin Wei's anger were to erupt, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"Hurry up and go find it! If you can't find it, I'll take your lives!" Lin Wei roared again, his voice full of authority and domineering power.
The men dared not delay and turned to leave to continue searching for the traitor's trail.
Lin Wei sat in the chair, his hands gripping the armrests tightly, his knuckles white. His heart was filled with anxiety and anger. He couldn't understand why his men were so incompetent, unable to even find a few dozen traitors.
Time ticked by, and Lin Wei grew increasingly agitated. He didn't know how much longer he would have to wait to receive news from his men.
Just then, a subordinate rushed into the tent, knelt on one knee, and said, "Reporting to my lord, we have found the traitor's trail."
A look of joy appeared on Lin Wei's face. He stood up and said, "Great! Take me there immediately!"
If Shen Yanchu gets away with these useless people, they will definitely not be spared.