Chapter 22: Friendship
It's a pity that she was so busy that she didn't notice the flying beast sneaking up on her back. Until she whispered "Whoa!" There was a loud bang, and she hurriedly glanced back.
Li Ling was actually entangled with a flying beast. The flying beast had sharp claws and teeth, and looked hideous.
Li Ling showed his strength and quickly pressed the flying beast to the ground. But his dagger accidentally fell to the ground, and he had to hold the flying beast by the neck tightly, trying to strangle it to death.
"Be careful!" Qin Xiaoyu had no choice but to return to help. She picked up the dagger from the ground and plunged it into the screaming mouth of the flying beast.
"Look, you still need my ...... Li Ling! Qin Xiaoyu shouted.
Li Ling didn't answer, but suddenly pounced forward, pressed her under his body, and then snorted.
When Qin Xiaoyu stood up, he found that the clothes on Li Ling's back had been torn several times, and blood was coming out.
In the blink of an eye, Li Ling saved her life again.
"Go away! You're going to kill me! Li Ling screamed angrily, grabbed the dagger and swung it into the air a few times, stabbing another sneaking flying beast.
"What did you say!? Do you think that if you save my life, you can scold me at will? Tell you, the old lady is not rare! Qin Xiaoyu felt that he was going crazy, and couldn't help but bump into it.
"Oh my God!" Li Ling couldn't stand her nonsense, and clenched his fists and prepared to knock Qin Xiaoyu out and bring him back.
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"Quick! Fast! The adjutant and Miss Qin are alone! Kurban rushed with a spear in his hand and three guards with hard bows in his hands.
"You three, escort Miss Qin back! I'm going to fight side by side with adults. "Kurban lost the title of captain, but his strong physique was a deterrent.
The three of them immediately grabbed Qin Xiaoyu and walked towards the camp.
"Who told you to leave your post without permission?! Kurban! There's more to protect in the camp! Li Ling didn't appreciate it, but he looked at Qin Xiaoyu's back with a weak heart, hoping that she hadn't heard.
"Don't worry, my lord, the situation is under control, those bat-like beasts have been scared out of their hearts, and only a few people have been seriously injured on our side!" Kurban grinned. "You didn't see it just now, I easily poked several batmen into a big hole!"
"Batman!?" Li Ling asked loudly.
"Yes, I split the head of a corpse, and a biologist said that its brain capacity is not lower than that of a human, hence the name!"
"Okay, it looks like some played!" Li Ling glanced in the direction of the camp, and there were constantly black shadows passing over the crowd, which was terrifying.
Fortunately, the crowd below wielded countless torches and spears, and the batmen did not dare to fall, only hovering around and high in the air, making them live targets for the archers.
Occasionally, a batman is shot and lands nearby, and the crowd below will rush up. You don't have to think about it to know that the corpse will be poked into a sieve in no time.
"How?! I came up with the idea that everyone should prepare torches and spears, and if they were not enough, they should be replaced with sticks and branches. I didn't expect these brutes to come! Kurban came up to ask for credit.
Seeing that Li Ling's expression was still solemn, he hurriedly added: "Of course, it is mainly due to your intuition. ”
"Very good, Kurban! You've made a meritorious service! But don't get too happy! Li Ling said, leaving Kurban behind and running back.
Kurban sneered cruelly and followed Li Ling's footsteps closely.
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"Let's go! The Adjutant is back! Kurban rushed ahead of Li Ling and pushed away a few panicked guards.
"Your Excellency is back!" When Ma Qiang saw Li Ling, he was once again deeply impressed by his wisdom. Admire him for saving almost everyone's lives with his prophetic powers!
"Cheers to our heroes!" Ma Qiang raised the spear in his hand and roared, and the other guards immediately responded.
Under the infection of Ma Qiang and the guards, the supporters also raised their sharp logs and sticks in their hands and roared angrily, letting out an earth-shattering shout.
Shocked by the strength of this force, the batmen flew out of range of their bows and arrows, and gradually disappeared.
The attack came and went quickly. It seems that the crisis has really been resolved.
Qin Xiaoyu was happy for Li Ling in his heart, but he was still shocked by the madness of the people around him. A couple of slightly younger ladies screamed and crowded, pushing her into the corner of the crowd. One of the older ones suddenly rushed up and hugged Li Ling and kissed him wildly.
Fortunately, Kurban was quick and immediately grabbed the lady's arm and tripped her to the ground.
Ge Jin, supported by Haruko, walked over tremblingly. Perhaps it was from excessive blood loss, and his face was as pale as paper. But he clutched a sharp piece of wood in his hand.
Li Ling pressed his palm, and everyone gradually calmed down. He wiped the saliva from his face and said to Ge Jin a little embarrassed: "I'm sorry to wake you up!" ”
"I'm not that fragile yet! In fact, I just ended the life of a bat-man with my own hands. "Ge Jin's body is weak, but his voice is low and powerful." But for now, I'm thinking about whether or not to give you the title of commander. ”
Without hesitation, Li Ling chose to refuse. "Think beautifully! I won't accept it unless you're dead! Li Ling smiled sinisterly, proud of himself for putting Ge Jin together. The burden of the deputy commander was enough for him.
"But you've proven yourself, and you've got everyone's support! Just look at everyone's eyes and know that you are the best person to be a commander! Ge Jin persuaded again.
"I don't care what others think, I'm their commander, but you, Gzkin, will always be my commander!"
"Hahaha!"
The two laughed together, for their common responsibility, and for their common secrets.
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"Alright, let's take our chief to rest! The wind seems to be getting stronger now! Li Ling commanded Qingzi, turned around and looked into the distance.
"You're hurt!" Haruko saw the injury on Li Ling's back and immediately exclaimed. Those were three horrible wounds.
"Out of the way!" Li Ling waved his hand and asked Ma Qiang, "Is there any news about the three people guarding in the distance?" ”
Ma Qiang shook his head: "No? Could it be that they didn't move and fell asleep?! ”
"Use your brains, Ma Qiang! Not to mention these bat monsters, even if it is these thunderclouds in the sky, it is worth their return to report! Li Ling frowned, angry at Ma Qiang's stupidity.
"Maybe the thunder frightened them out and hid! Or maybe there are too many bat monsters, they don't dare to show up rashly......" Ma Qiang saw Li Ling's unhappy look and explained indiscriminately.
"Enough! I'll see for myself. Don't let one of my orders send those three guys back to the West. Li Ling said.
At the same time, he thought that he was always trying to take responsibility for his words and deeds, which is why he couldn't be as keen on power as Gekin and Kurban!
"I'll go too! Sir! The honest man Wang Yue jumped out from behind. If you go alone, you will die in the wilderness and no one will collect your body! ”
"Bastard, do I look that miserable?!" Li Ling scolded with a smile, feeling the wound on his back hurt hotly. "Well, I do look a little embarrassed." He laughed at himself again.
"I ...... I'll go too! Ma Qiang was a little reluctant, but as the captain of the guard, he couldn't show too timid. Especially when Kurban was waiting for him to get out of trouble.
"I'll go too!" To Li Ling's surprise, a guard he had never noticed walked up.
"I'll go too!" Yan Qiang, the little fat man who belonged to the team of scholars squeezed up awkwardly.
"Let's go ...... too"
Immediately, a loud or hoarse call came. Except for a few injured, everyone couldn't wait to squeeze up, expressing their support for Li Ling with their actions.
Li Ling looked at those familiar or unfamiliar faces, and suddenly felt a little moved.
A person, a friendship may only make people feel a little. But when one stacks the other, and when many friendships coincide, it creates an emotional power that shakes everything.
Those who have not experienced it may never understand.
The only thing Li Ling feels now is that everyone's heart is worth everything he has!
He finally figured out the choice his father had made in the fire.
There is no doubt that my father loved him dearly. He once promised to take care of himself in front of his dying mother, carried him on his back for a whole day to get him a meal at McDonald's, and clutched his arm until he took his last breath as he died. There are too many moments like that......
He must have thought of himself in that fire, of his son, who would be helpless in the event of danger. He must have been very embarrassed, very embarrassed......
But he still chose what he thought was right - in order to save more innocent lives, he risked his life to step into the fire.
He never demanded that Li Ling should do this or that, but he interpreted everything he had to say with his actions and life.
A little caught off guard, tears welled up in Li Ling's eyes, and he hurriedly wiped them a few times.
At this moment, Li Ling decided to follow the same path as his father, no matter how difficult the road ahead was.
But he didn't dare to ask for too much, so he just said goodbye and ordered loudly: "No, I order everyone to stay here and protect the lives of yourself and the people around you!" Tomorrow, right at our feet, the camp must be set up for me, and it will be strong enough! Until it's enough to cope with any danger! ”
Ma Qiang took the lead and nodded solemnly.
Feeling something, Li Ling admonished again: "Also, let me explain one thing again, we came from afar, and there are only less than 300 people. Every loss is a huge loss, so I have to go ......."
Rumbling thunder interrupted his speech, and the thunderclouds that had previously subsided became active again.
A faint shout reached everyone's ears.
"Look! There are three figures there! Be...... Hou Can them! They're back! Ma Qiang shouted excitedly.
A bolt of lightning streaked across the sky in the distance, and everyone followed the direction that Ma Qiang was pointing to and saw three stumbling figures running over from a distance. As he ran, he looked back.
The darkness fell again, and Li Ling heard many people breathe a sigh of relief. He smiled and sighed at the preciousness of everyone's feelings, and Hou Can would be proud of it.