The three of them crossed the mountains and mountains all the way, and finally came to the meeting place that had been discussed before.

Lei Luo looked at the empty col and said, "They seem to have left." ”

"It's not like, it's really gone. Dao Yuan pointed to a small tree not far away.

At the place where the trunk was half a person high, there was a piece of bark that had been cut off, and a line of small words was written on it: Three senior brothers, we have returned, don't read it, Yang Chong.

"This kid is not stupid!" Lei Luo smiled, "I also know to leave a message." ”

Hu Lie said: "Since this is the case, then let's go too." ”

Thinking of the way back, Lei Luo couldn't help but scratch his head a little: "I think, let's just take a shortcut, I guess it should be safe now." ”

Dao Yuan thought for a while and said, "It's okay, if things go well, presumably the demon clan army has already begun to evacuate, then let's go back to the border city directly, and then rush back to the first city." ”

With a certain idea, they did not delay any longer, but turned and headed northwest, which was the closest road to the border city.

After walking for a few days, I occasionally saw some traces of dead trees and dry grass burning on the mountainside, and there were some simple tents and other living things around.

The three of them understood that this was most likely left behind by the guards of the demon clan.

And as they went further, there were more and more such places, and they became more dense, which confirmed their suspicions even more.

Lei Luoxi said: "Does this mean that the demon clan army has collected its troops and retreated?"

"It's possible, but not necessarily. It sees, we're very close to their march, so be careful. Dao Yuan frowned lightly and asked.

They climbed another mountain, and finally, the other side was presented to them.

At this time, it is ten o'clock in the middle of the day, and the sun is shining.

On the mountain road below, countless soldiers lined up to the south, like a long dragon, winding endlessly, as far as the eye could see.

The neat and orderly steps, the earth rumbling as they stepped on, and even the three people who were far away at the top of the mountain could feel a slight vibration.

Countless clouds of dust filled the place where the army passed, and it looked imposing and magnificent.

Hu Lie said: "Retreat in an orderly manner, without showing a collapse, indicating that it is not being chased by others, but evacuating by itself, I think, the plan should be successful." ”

Dao Yuan looked at it for a moment, and his heart was slightly relieved: "Rough estimate, there are at least seventy or eighty thousand people in these people, and they should all be evacuated, and it is estimated that the border city has returned to the hands of the human race." ”

Lei Luo said: "Then what are you waiting for, go back quickly, it is estimated that the marshal is already in a hurry." ”

......

......

In a large courtyard, the surrounding houses looked a little dilapidated, some of the walls and pillars had traces of swords, and in the courtyard, on the rough and huge stone brick floor, there were many patches of dark red, which was the color of a large amount of blood after it had dried up.

This is the former residence of the border city guards.

The reason why I say that it was once, but now it has a new owner.

At this moment, in the empty and square courtyard, there were fifty soldiers and a general standing with their hands down, looking at the majestic figure in front of them.

"What?didn't find anyone?!"

Tie Kaishan's two tiger eyebrows tightened, looked at them, and said in a deep voice: "Are you going the wrong way?"

That general's face was as cold as iron, with a steel beard, it was Yuan Zhenghao.

He saw that Tie Kaishan was secretly angry, and hurriedly said: "Dashuai, the path taken by his subordinates was formulated before, and he will definitely not go wrong!"

"But unfortunately, I have been walking for nearly 500 miles with people, and I still haven't seen anyone. Because he was afraid of going too deep and encountering the enemy, he turned back. ”

Yang Chong, who came to inquire about it, just heard this sentence and said worriedly: "How can this be? Could it really be that something happened?"

Tie Kaishan shook his head: "With the skills of the three of them, unless they encounter a large number of troops and extremely clever warriors, there will be no incident! Perhaps, something is delayed......

Yang Chong suddenly remembered the assassin that night, and said in his heart that there shouldn't be many masters like that!

At this moment, a soldier hurriedly came to report: "Marshal Qiqi, the three young heroes of the First Martial Arts Academy have returned, and they are now waiting outside the door." ”

"Really!" Yang Chong was overjoyed.

"Let them in!" Tie Kaishan's brow stretched instantly, and he commanded.

"Three senior brothers, you are finally back!" Seeing them return safely and intact, Yang Chong was very happy: "You can see if I stay, right?"

Dao Yuan nodded, patted him on the shoulder, and came close to salute.

Lei Luo preemptively said: "The three juniors failed to complete the task, and they are ashamed to be entrusted by the commander!"

"Hehe, it's good to come back unscathed, needless to say. "Tie Kaishan is in a good mood.

Yuan Zhenghao also breathed a sigh of relief, and said with a wry smile: "You guys, it's really easy for me to find!"

Dao Yuan knew that he was ordered to pick up the three of them, and said gratefully: "General Lao! We have temporarily changed our route, I'm really sorry." ”

Yuan Zhenghao waved his hand and said, "It's okay, just come back." The marshal has already ordered someone to prepare wine and meat, first, to reward the three armies, and second, to pick up the wind and wash the dust for you. This time, you have the greatest credit! Now that the big thing has been decided, we can have a good drink!"

Dao Yuan looked at Tie Kaishan: "Dashuai thinks the demon clan will not come again?"

"It's not that they don't want to, but they have a weak heart!"

Tie Kaishan seemed to be confident, and said with a smile: "The land in the Southern Regions is relatively barren, and grain and grass have always been in short supply, and the people of the demon clan eat a lot of food, so most of their usual food is prey such as mysterious beasts. ”

"For this invasion of us, they have not been able to afford to fight such a large-scale war again for at least three or five years. ”

"And I have ordered people to follow the demon army, they are really retreating, not a suspicious strategy! So, rest assured, as Zhenghao said, in addition to the soldiers on duty, the three armies will drink freely to comfort the suffering of the expedition!"

From these words, it can be seen that Tie Kaishan is indeed very familiar with the situation of the demon clan.

Dao Yuan asked strangely: "As far as I know, the entire demon clan has tens of millions of people, is it only these 100,000 troops?"

Tie Kaishan explained: "Of course, the army of the demon clan is not only these people! It's just that, like us, they have a vast territory and many places that need to be garrisoned, plus there are many dangerous Jedi and endless beasts in the Southern Regions, these are all huge threats. ”

"So, they can't push too many people to our borders. ”

"Of course......" he said thoughtfully, "I guess this incident is just a test by the demon clan, to see how we react, or for some other reason we don't know...... If it was really a life-and-death battle between races, it wouldn't be on this scale......"

"Dashuai, can you say these words later? Now that the three of them have returned, can we start?"

Yuan Zhenghao smacked his lips and said, "Brothers can't wait for a long time......"

"You guys, the war must be revealed......

Tie Kaishan deliberately said with a straight face, and then said with a smile: "Okay, you go and command!"

"Yes, Xie Dashuai!"

Yuan Zhenghao immediately agreed, waved his hand and left eagerly with fifty soldiers, and as soon as he went out of the door, the sound of cheers rang out.

"Haha...... Xie Laosan, I lost to you last time I drank, and this time I must take revenge!"

"Cut, surnamed Zhou, you let the brothers tell me, when were you not poured down by Lao Tzu to take revenge?

"You two get out of the way! Each person only has three catties, which is also called drinking? Later, I will compete with our General Yuan, and it is said that he can drink at least ten catties......"

A group of people immediately followed suit: "Money Beard, don't brag, if you go head-to-head, you will definitely lose your pants......"

"Damn, if you lose, you will lose, but Lao Tzu dare, do you bastards dare?"

The voice immediately decreased, and it was obvious that this was on everyone's mind.

"Hahaha......"

With a burst of laughter, the footsteps quickly faded away.

Tie Kaishan looked at the few people who were a little stunned, and said with a smile: "Don't be surprised, don't look at them laughing and scolding now, but as long as they go to the battlefield, they are definitely an elite army with unparalleled bravery!"

His tone became relieved and proud: "This is my Iron Mountain's soldier! This is my fearless Saint Emperor Warrior!"

(End of chapter)