Chapter 45

"From the figure of that person, it should be a skilled roving knight who specializes in assassination."

"Roving knight?" Liang Xiao was very annoyed. This kind of person who strikes from behind is at most a shadowy assassin, how can they still be called a knight?

"Roving knights vary greatly, with both good and bad among them. Some help people out of difficulties, while others commit murder for profit. You can't generalize," Huan Yuan glanced at Liang Xiao. "Aren't you guys who dig graves and rob tombs often calling yourselves roving knights?"

"Uh..." Liang Xiao tried to change the subject. Tu Niu, however, remained calm and indifferent.

"I just heard Feng Ji and Hu Lai's voices. Is this person with them?"

Liang Xiao nodded and spat. "This grudge seems impossible to resolve; one of us must die."

"What do you plan to do?" Huan Yuan said indifferently.

Liang Xiao opened his mouth but didn't know what to say. Although he hated Hu Lai's persistent纠缠, he wished to kill him, but when it came to actually doing it, he had no idea where to start. In his previous life, he had never even killed a chicken, let alone a person. He could only pretend to be a hero in online games, dreaming of heroic battles. In this life, although he was mischievous, killing someone was also a first.

More importantly, the consequences of killing someone were severe. If he killed Hu Lai, the two of them would have only one choice: to flee and wait for a pardon. Although his mother made it sound easy, Liang Xiao knew very well that fleeing was not an easy task. They would be in an unfamiliar place, starting everything from scratch. More importantly, his archery training would inevitably be interrupted.

Liang Xiao had always wanted to resolve the matter peacefully because he didn't want to end up in such a situation. He would rather endure for now and wait until he achieved success before settling accounts with Hu Lai. A gentleman's revenge is never too late, and besides, he wasn't dead yet.

But now it seemed impossible. He wanted to resolve the matter peacefully, but Hu Lai was pressing him step by step, even sending an assassin. If he continued to endure, he would eventually be killed.

How could he get rid of him without exposing his identity and affecting his current life?

Liang Xiao thought hard.

Tu Niu, carefree, was sound asleep on the grass, occasionally lifting his hand to slap his face or buttocks. It was mid-autumn, and there were many mosquitoes. They had no mosquito nets or repellents, so they could only drive the mosquitoes away with their hands. Fortunately, they were used to the outdoors, and this was no problem for them. Sometimes Liang Xiao was even surprised by his own adaptability, able to spend the night outdoors at this time of year.

"Master, what should I do?" Liang Xiao moved closer to Huan Yuan and sat down beside him.

"An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth," Huan Yuan said indifferently. "Hu Lai could have acted openly but chose to assassinate you repeatedly, which shows he has some concerns. In that case, you might as well dig another trap, let him fall into it, and die without a word to say."

Huan Yuan looked up at the bright moon that had risen to the treetops. "The trap you dug on Jin Kui Mountain was well done, very much in the style of a master."

"Master, are you mocking me?"

"No, I'm praising you. Although you lack experience and almost got your neck slit, your careful planning and decisive action are also strengths. People have their strengths and weaknesses, which is normal. Those who know themselves and can play to their strengths and avoid their weaknesses can live longer."

Liang Xiao remembered the embarrassing incident of being followed without realizing it, and his face turned red. However, getting his master's approval made him feel that using a strategy might be more appropriate. Since Hu Lai had concerns and didn't act openly, why couldn't he use the same method to counter him?

But how could he dig the trap? This wasn't Jin Kui Mountain, and without knowing the exact location, how could he dig a trap?

"Master, where should I dig the trap?"

Huan Yuan glanced at Liang Xiao. "Think about it yourself." He then turned over, rested his arm under his head, and started snoring. Liang Xiao rolled his eyes in frustration but had no choice. He could only deal with the mosquitoes while thinking hard.

Down the hill, the military camp gradually quieted down. Only the night patrol soldiers were walking back and forth between the camps, vigilantly watching everything around them. However, since it was just a drill, they didn't send patrols up the mountain, otherwise Liang Xiao and the others couldn't stay here.

Liang Xiao unexpectedly recalled Huan Yuan's lecture from the day. The first priority in marching was to set up camp, especially during battles. Choosing where to camp was a highly technical task. It had to be both safe and convenient for launching attacks. Whoever could seize the advantageous terrain first would have a significant advantage.

Seize the advantageous terrain? Liang Xiao's heart stirred, and he fell into deep thought.

...

On the vast river, a towered ship was moving upstream.

The summer flood had passed, and the river was wide and calm, with plenty of water but not too swift. The south wind was weakening, and the north wind was strengthening, making it suitable for the large ship to move upstream.

The towered ship was very steady, and although there were many figures on board, few were speaking. The armored soldiers held their weapons, standing in their positions, their alert eyes scanning the surroundings, ready to detect any suspicious signs.

Liu Ling propped her chin with one hand and played with a bronze swing model on the table, her eyes wandering and a smile on her lips.

There were no outsiders here; it was her private space. She had changed into a light silk robe, which, under the bright light, shimmered softly, revealing her fair skin. Her pink belly band rose and fell with her breathing.

"If I couldn't see through your salute to Huan Jun, I wouldn't have practiced archery, and I might as well gouge out my eyes."

Liang Xiao's smug smile appeared in her mind again, and Liu Ling laughed silently, covering her slightly flushed face with her hands.

So that's how he discovered my identity. Is he saying I have a good figure? Liu Ling blinked, then frowned. She played with the bronze swing, saying resentfully, "Rascal, I will figure out the heavenly principles hidden in the swing and see if you still dare to look down on me."

The swing swayed back and forth, as if it would never stop.

Liu Ling stared at the swing, her eyes shining, like the grapes in Liang Xiao's courtyard. Unconsciously, the sweet and slightly sour taste flooded her mouth. Liu Ling's mouth watered, and she couldn't help but lick her lips.

"This taste... is really good." Liu Ling covered her red face and moaned. "I wonder what that rascal is doing. He probably doesn't know I've already left Jiangdu. Sigh, I should give him a heads-up. Hu Lai's hatred for him is deep, and he must be very careful."

Thinking of this, Liu Ling quickly sat up and called out, "Lei Jun?"

Lei Bei's voice sounded outside the cabin. "Princess, what do you need?"

"Send a message to Liang Xiao, telling him to be careful of Hu Lai and Feng Ji."

Lei Bei was silent for a moment, then said, "Princess, Huan Yuan is a top archer, and few can sneak up on him."

Liu Ling's face turned red, her mouth slightly open, but she couldn't say a word.

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