When Zhang Liao left Pengcheng, he took most of the soldiers and horses with him, and what he left was only enough to be on duty on the city wall and patrol the city.

And this is exactly what Duan Xuan and the others who have been hiding in the uninhabited old mansion in the city are looking forward to.

Xuzhou has experienced wars, and there are many houses that have been shelved in various cities.

These 100 people are enough to be wronged these days, except for a few people who disguised themselves as ordinary people to buy food separately, the others just stayed in a few nearby houses all day long.

The only consolation is that Cao Zhen handed over the money he saved on weekdays to them.

If there is alcohol every day, it is naturally more comfortable, but it is just the smell of alcohol, and of course they can't drink too much.

And when Duan Xuan finally told them that they could act, these men almost shouted out happily, finally no longer have to be in this place.

According to the plan, Zhuge Jin was responsible for leading these disguised tigers and leopards to ride close to the grain and grass armory, while Duan Xuan went straight to Hou Cheng's residence.

Skirmishes were inevitable, and they made contact with at least two patrolling groups of soldiers before reaching their destination.

Fortunately, there are not many defenders in the city now, and the cooperation between the tigers and leopards is tacit, so they did not let anyone go.

In this way, they successfully reached their goal.

Although there were also 300 defenders in the grain and grass storehouse, they were defenseless after all, and the task of the tiger and leopard cavalry was not to fight with the enemy.

The only ploy that could be implemented was to have twenty people set fire elsewhere and cause a riot.

……

In fact, it can be said that God is helping, because at this time in the city, only Hou Cheng himself.

After Zang Ba sent troops to Zhang Liao, he immediately sent a fast horse to inform Lu Bu.

But he still felt that it was inappropriate, because if Liu Bei made it difficult to counterattack, it was likely to be bad.

Therefore, after Zang Ba discussed with Hou Cheng, he brought another 500 people to chase Zhang Liao.

The reason why they were able to make this decision was because the foreign enemies in Xuzhou were relatively quiet now.

Yuan Shao is dealing with Gongsun Zhan; Yuan Shu has already formed an alliance again, and even if he wants to regret it again, he will have to recuperate for some time; And the news that came back from the west a few days ago, Cao Cao's attention was not here, but Zhang Xiu's side.

Now there should be no threat to the inner border of Xuzhou.

It's just that they didn't expect that the hundred-person tiger and leopard riders were divided into more than a dozen teams by Duan Xuan, and each team was even less than ten people, and they came to them quietly.

The miscalculated situation, coupled with the joint plan of Duan Xuan and Liu Beijun, put Peng Cheng in an embarrassing situation.

……

The fire in the city had already made Hou very anxious, but he didn't expect it, and the news that surprised him came from the inner city - Duan Xuan had taken Huan Qi hostage and was confronting the defenders.

Hou Cheng threw all the firefighting and round-up to the deputy general, and he hurriedly led people back to his residence.

From afar, he saw Duan Xuan sneering in front of the door, and Huan Qi who was holding a dagger to his throat.

"Duan Xuan! Did you do that? Hou Cheng pointed to the direction of the fire and roared loudly.

"Why do you want to ask more, it's not me, could it be that someone under you has defected?"

"Humph! A dignified seven-foot man wants to take a woman as a hostage! ”

"What? This girl is your concubine now? Duan Xuan's eyes glanced at Huan Qi obscenely.

Huan Qi tried his best to control the urge to slap him in the mouth, but the angry look in his eyes was enough to kill Duan Xuan.

However, this look is also suitable for this situation, in Hou Cheng's opinion, it is exactly the look that should be when he sees the enemy.

"I met Miss Huan just in Pingshui, you don't want to talk nonsense! You let her go first! ”

"Put? General Hou, are you stupid to me? When we meet in Pingshui, how can she live in your house? It seems that this girl is quite loved by the general, and that Duan can't let go at will. ”

Hou Cheng was so angry that he gritted his teeth, but he didn't dare to step forward, because he knew that Duan Xuan was in a hurry, and this person could do anything.

It's just that he didn't know that Huan Qi was also so angry at this time, she had secretly sworn that when this matter was over, she would definitely beat Duan Xuan to the ground.

"You let her go, I'll make sure you leave safely!"

The soldiers beside Hou Cheng all looked at him with some hesitation, after all, Duan Xuan's name Lu Bujun was known to everyone, and now it was easy to surround him, so let him go?

"General Hou, you understand people, but since Duan Xuan entered Yefeng, he has put life and death aside. But now that the general has spoken...... It's not hard for me to let her go, you just have to promise me two things. ”

"What?"

"One, this woman must not pester me again in the future! 2. Let my companions in the city go out of the city. ”

"Duan Xuan, don't dream!" Huan Qi finally had a chance to vent his anger, and quickly took the opportunity to yell.

But this was misunderstood by Hou Cheng again.

In Hou Cheng's opinion, what a fierce woman this is, she can still be so fierce when she is driven with a dagger.

Hou Cheng admired it, but he also had a little admiration.

And once you add private feelings, it is difficult to solve everything in a rational way.

Hou Cheng looked at Huan Qi, clenched his fists, and said, "Okay, I promise you!" ”

Of course, Huan Qi still has to continue acting: "I don't agree!" I will not let this thief go! ”

Hou Cheng was really scared this time, because there was a murderous aura in Duan Xuan's eyes.

"Miss Huan, you can promise him! I, Hou Cheng, promise you that I will kill him with my own hands in the future! ”

Huan Qi glared at Duan Xuan again, feeling that the play was almost over, so he snorted and twisted his head to the side.

"General Hou, my companions and I are about to leave the city, and we have to worry about the general."

"Go! Herald the opening of the city and release the people! ”

However, the soldiers beside him just stood with their weapons in their hands, and no one moved.

Duan Xuan's master and apprentice had caused too much damage to Lu Bujun, and this resentment was enough to make the soldiers disobey the army's orders.

Duan Xuan saw that no one was moving, so he could only sigh and shake his head.

It seems that Huan Qi still has to suffer this hardship.

He suddenly exerted force and put Huan Qi's hand behind his back, although he wouldn't really hurt her, but in order to make Hou Cheng believe, Duan Xuan still used some force.

Although Huan Qi guessed that Duan Xuan might be like this, but when she really did it, the pain still made her cry out.

Although Duan Xuan was a little unbearable, he knew better that if he hesitated a little at this time, something bad would happen.

Therefore, he was ruthless and used a dagger to push the side of Huan Qi's neck.

The wound wasn't deep, but it was enough for everyone to see the blood that flowed.

"Stop!" Hou Cheng stretched out his hand to stop it, but was stopped by Duan Xuan with his eyes.

"Don't go open the door yet! Violators will be killed! Hou Cheng shouted in an almost hoarse voice.

The soldiers were also somewhat surprised, after all, they had never seen such a Hou Cheng.

The two soldiers quickly ran towards the city gate, and Duan Xuan, just like that, began to move outward with Huan Qi.

Hou Cheng and the soldiers around him surrounded him, but he couldn't get close, because Duan Xuan detoured the spider silk around Huan Qi's neck for safety.

……

Even if it is a sneak attack, it still has to be done after all, and if you do it, how can you not die?

When Duan Xuan's side successfully coerced Hou Cheng to open the city gate, more than 20 people had already fallen.

The two sides finally stopped.

Under the cover of Duan Xuan, Zhuge Jin withdrew from Pengcheng with everyone.

"Let go of Miss Huan!" Hou Cheng saw that Duan Xuan was about to leave, and hurriedly shouted.

"Put? General Hou, you should know better than I do that the moment I let go of her, your men will swarm up and chop me to pulp. Listen up! I will release her ten miles outside the city, but you are not allowed to come with her, if I find that one of them is following, this woman will be in a different place! ”

Hou Chengqiang endured his anger and signaled all his subordinates to stop.

"How can I trust you!"

"I, Duan Xuan, will do what I say! Besides, you don't have any other choice now! As he spoke, Duan Xuan's fingers manipulated, and the spider silk around Huan Qi's neck shrank slightly.

Huan Qi's face began to turn red due to the blood blockage, and she instinctively used her hands to pull the silk thread on her neck.

"Enough! It's all as you say! Hou Cheng couldn't stand it anymore, so he agreed without hesitation.

Duan Xuan smiled and let go of the spider silk, Huan Qi was finally able to catch her breath and began to cough incessantly.

The two sides didn't communicate more, Duan Xuan just kept holding Huan Qi hostage and walked into the distance.

The corners of his mouth were still sneering......

……

"Does it still hurt?" After it was determined that it was safe and no one was chasing her, Duan Xuan let go of Huan Qi and took out a handkerchief to wipe the blood for her.

Huan Qi didn't respond, her eyes were very indifferent, but with a little sadness.

"Blame me, the play has been done. But if it weren't for that, Hou Cheng wouldn't believe it. ”

Huan Qi still didn't speak, just nodded reluctantly.

"I know, I've wronged you this time, and when I go back, I'll ......"

"Huh!" Huan Qi didn't wait for Duan Xuan to finish speaking, he pushed him away and stood up.

"Duan Zimo! If Hou Cheng refuses to agree, will you strangle me to death! After enduring it for a long time, Huan Qi finally broke out.

"How, hehe, Hugh is going to talk nonsense." Duan Xuan also stood up, smiling and ready to step forward to coax her, reaching out and putting his hand on her shoulder.

"Smack!" Huan Qi slapped Duan Xuan's face with a slap, glared at him with angry eyes, and said, "Do you still use me as Ye Feng's companion!" ”

This slap was not light, and the corners of Duan Xuan's mouth were also fanned out with blood.

He slowly wiped away the blood with his hands, and at the same time, the smile on his face disappeared.

"The blade of the long sword has been damaged, and it can still be punished. The reputation of the history is defeated, and the blood is loyal. Huan Qi, you remember, one day and one night, one life and one night. It's just that those who enter the night blade, no matter how selfish they are, for the sake of righteousness, there is nothing that cannot be abandoned. ”

This was Duan Xuan's belief that he would never change, especially after his irreparable mistake in Chang'an, which made him even more firm.

Huan Qi didn't expect him to answer so resolutely, and he was stunned for a while.

Slowly, two lines of tears fell. Huan Qi lowered her head, not wanting to be seen by Duan Xuan.

"My companion for many years is not as concerned about my life and death as a living person who has only been with me for a few days...... Heh, is this the Night Blade? ”

"Those who enter the night blade must not have personal feelings."

Both were silent, long silences.

After a long time, Huan Qi gently wiped away her tears, and then raised her head, her eyes were unusually calm.

"From this day forward, I am no longer the one of the Night Blade, if you want to kill me, do it. Otherwise, I will follow Hou Cheng! ”

When Duan Xuan heard this, his middle finger instantly picked out the silk thread, but finally let go again.

Huan Qi took one last look at him, and then walked towards Pengcheng without looking back.

Duan Xuan looked at her back, sighed, and left in the opposite direction.

……

Duan Xuan didn't know that what really made Huan Qi sad was not Duan Xuan's ferocity, but his indifference.

Huan Qi may never have the opportunity to tell Duan Xuan in person that he has always secretly liked him......