Coming to the robber's lair, Gravel also had to dismount and walk instead due to the terrain.

"My lord, do you think that gang of robbers will lie to us, how can such a place where birds don't poop be the nest of robbers?"

"Be quiet, and focus on your surroundings. Gravel said

After searching for a long time, Gravel also began to want to give up the search.

"Let's drink some water and rest, and we'll look for it later. Gravel said to the hired young men

At the same time, Gravel also took out a leather water bag and drank a few sips.

"My lord, I found something. Tony ran over and whispered

"What's that?"

"It's a pile of burnt firewood. ”

"It seems that this is really the hiding place of the robbers, and everyone is up and ready to fight. After seeing the pyre, Gravel put away the leather water bladder

So, the group led by Gravel began to search again. In this wooded place, Gravel eventually found the robbers' hideout.

The robbers built some defenses out of wood and relied on natural caves to resist the incoming army.

But Gravel was not a regular soldier, he had been commissioned to come here.

Gravel called the young man with the bow and arrow in his hand to lie in ambush, and the rest continued to follow Gravel.

Gravel took aim with a hunting bow at one of the bandit sentries who hadn't yet noticed them.

With a "thud", an arrow was shot into the leg of the robber sentry. The robber sentry screamed in pain and loudly informed the other bandits.

"Oh no, we're exposed. Tony said

Without saying a word, Gravel rushed to the robbers with a few young men.

"Boom, boom, boom"

Some robbers hiding in the shadows shot down two young men with bows and arrows, and Gravel was almost shot.

At the same time, in the hall of the cave where the bandit leader Holf lived. The tall, bald man was in the midst of a battle with several young women who had been captured, when a robber ran in in a panic.

Seeing the ecstasy in front of him, the robber paused.

"It has been reported that a group of unknown individuals is attacking our camp. The robber reported truthfully

Holf looked at the robber, and his scarred face suddenly became a little more ruthless.

"Poof"

Horf picked up the broadaxe beside him and shaved off the robber's head with a single axe. Several girls who were captured screamed in fright when they saw this bloody scene.

"If you dare to disturb Lao Tzu's good deeds, the only end will be death. ”

Horf did not wipe the blood that had been splashed on his body, he quickly put on his clothes and armor. Carrying a broad axe, he walked out of the hall.

Seeing that Gravel was fighting to kill the robbers, Horf shouted.

"It's you boy again, let's die for Lao Tzu!" said Horff, slashing to death a young man who wanted to attack him with an axe.

"Come on, you bastards, and see how Lao Tzu hacks you to death. Holf roared with a broad axe

Gravel spotted the crazy Holf, but there weren't many young people around him anymore.

"My lord, there are only three of us left. Tony said

"Withdraw, withdraw where it began. Gravel said to Tony as he parried with his two-handed sword.

Gravel retreated with the remnants of his men, followed by Holf and a dozen fierce bandits.

"It's now. Gravel finally brought Horf's men to the archers who had been ambushed beforehand. Although, these archers in Gravel were poorly trained and well-equipped.

But the surprise still made Horf suffer some losses.

Faced with the flying arrow, Horf was caught off guard by an arrow in the leg. The rest of the robbers were killed by arrows.

For a time, the morale of Gravel's side was greatly boosted. With a wave of his sword, Gravel led his men and horses to kill them back. Looking at the menacing Gravel them, Horf's psychological defense collapsed.

In the end, in addition to those who fought desperately, many robbers chose to surrender. The rest of those who did not surrender could only become the ghosts of Gravel's sword.

"Where's Holf?" asked Gravel to Tony beside him

"I don't know, it disappeared during the scuffle just now. ”

"Look, be sure to find him. Gravel said firmly

In this way, except for a few men who were left to guard the captives, the rest of the people followed Gravel to find Holf.

"He had an arrow wound in the leg, and he couldn't run far, so he looked for blood on the ground. Gravel told his men

At this time, Horf, who was hiding in the ravine, looked at the person who was looking for him. Holf tried his best to remember the characteristics of today's offenders. He swore in his heart that he would not avenge his death or turn a blind eye. In the end, he remembered the black eagle on the flag that Gravel had brought.

"Black Hawk, sooner or later you will surrender to my feet!"

Holf quietly fled deeper into the forest......

Gravel and his men searched for a long time, but they did not find Holf, so they had to give up.

Returning to the robber's lair, Gravel led the men into the cave where Holf lived. The living conditions in the cave are complete, and even the lighting and ventilation are very good. Gravel saw the young women in ragged clothes on Holf's bed, and the women trembled at the sight of Gravel. Gravel had some clean clothes for them to change into. The women put on their suspicions, believing that Gravel was a good man.

"Later, you will follow my people, and we will send you back to your home. ”

The women were so excited that they couldn't speak, and perhaps they never had the luxury of returning home to their families in this life.

Gravel then led the group deeper into the cave, where he found several people locked together in a dark place.

"Which of you is Salim's brother?"

A young man in a tattered cotton robe looked very excited

"I, I am. ”

Gravel ordered the cell door to be smashed open and the people inside were released.

"You come with me, and I'll take you to your brother. ”

Gravel then asked about the origins of the other detainees, who turned out to be merchants and farmers in the neighborhood. They were tied up in the mountains while the robbers demanded ransom from their families.

Gravel ordered his men to load all valuable items into a wagon and take them away. The captured weapons and armor were also taken away. As for the maiden and the other hostages, Gravel let them go home.

Gravel and his party took Salim's younger brother and headed for Pulingang.

After two days and two nights, the group finally returned to Pulingang. Gravel and Tony arrive at the place they had agreed with Salim in advance, the Agni Bar.

At this time, the wharf was still so prosperous, the artisans were doing brisk business, and the market was bustling. There are also immigrants from other places who seem to want to try their luck here.

Entering the bar, Gravel saw a variety of characters.

There are strippers dancing loudly, notorious robbers and robbers in the neighborhood, mercenary leaders who are not afraid of death, and slave traders who seek huge profits.

In short, there are many people in the bar, and the slightest mistake can lead to a fight.

Gravel saw a middle-aged man sitting alone in the corner of the bar, drinking sullen alcohol.

That's right, this person is Salim.