Chapter Fifty-Six: A Fight of One Man

"How many roads does Nia have to get to King Miao's station, which one is the most dangerous?" Murong Chen asked Nia.

"There are three roads, the nearest is to go up the mountain, take the pass this road, this road has two dangerous places, one is the chain bridge, the other is the Temple of the Heavenly King. Nia drove the carriage and said to Murong Chen.

"Let's go this way, fast. Murong Chen ordered, speeding towards the chain bridge.

It is said that life is a battle, but a lonely person is facing a person's battle, a person is facing the battle of life, Murong Chen did not expect that he would face a one-person battle, a person's battle on this lonely suspension bridge, he stood on the swaying suspension bridge, the sweat had soaked his whole body, and it was still flowing out, he stood in the middle of the bridge, facing a group of well-trained soldiers, under his feet was a cliff, the knife in his hand kept waving, blocking the officers and soldiers who came to attack and tried to break through the defense line and enter the hinterland behind him, he knew that if he couldn't hold the bridge, then the women and children who staggered forward behind will immediately die under the knife of the officers and soldiers, because these officers and soldiers cannot let them go, let go of those who have made them lose their honor and self-esteem. In fact, it is not difficult to understand, because in this wild land, force is a guarantee, intimidation is the basis for governance, if there is a person in one place who does not act to deter when he threatens to rule, then this place may ignite a fire in the plain, because this qiē is built under the threat of high pressure, and if a hole is loosened, it will become the burial ground of their rule. The officials understand the truth, so they must be killed. Continue to deter and keep all people in fear.

Now that an opening has appeared, all they have to do is to plug it, extinguish it, and strangle it at any cost.

Murong Chen stood on the suspension bridge, his knife crossed his chest, all the attacks had come to an end at this time, and the officer had temporarily ordered the soldiers to stop the attack and retreat.

"A squad is ready to fire arrows and cover the advance of the assault crews. The officer's cold eyes looked at the man who had been standing on the bridge for a long time, and was covered in blood and sweat. He was furious and gave the order.

The men who fired the arrows had gathered on the other side of the bridge in a big tree. on the high ground, so that they could shoot Murong Chen without affecting the attacking personnel. This group of officers and soldiers is well-trained and appears to be an elite unit.

The officer waved his hand, and the arrow was like a meteor. Densely shot at Murong Chen. Murong Chen could only retreat. He stepped back as far back as he could, avoiding arrows, for he was not a god. Can't stop so many attacks. Only retreat. But the officer was very familiar, and with a wave of his hand, the crossbowmen continued to advance, covering the assault personnel approaching Murong Chen.

Murong Chen had no choice but to retreat, until he retreated to the other end of the bridge, he looked at the approaching officers and soldiers, the knife in his hand waved away the flying arrows, while looking at the people behind him, he showed a trace of evil smile on his face, the knife in his hand was broken, the suspension bridge was horizontal, swaying, only to hear a scream, many officers and soldiers have fallen down the cliff. Without waiting for any officers and soldiers to react, he continued to wave the knife in his hand, and another suspension rope was also cut, and the ropes protected on both sides of the suspension bridge fell to the side of the bridge like dead snakes, and were thrown off and swayed by the wind.

There were only two ropes and planks left on a suspension bridge that were slowly shaking, and at this time the officers and soldiers were divided into two parts, one part had begun to run back, but the other part was indeed more crazy and rushed towards the bridge, they rushed over like outlaws, perhaps survival made them more fierce and bloodthirsty.

Murong Chen's hand didn't stop, the knife continued to wave, the third rope was also cut, the bridge immediately tilted down, many people grabbed the rope and refused to let go, and even crawled along the rope desperately, had already jumped onto the cliff by the bridge, and began to pounce on him, he sneered and said, "Come on." After he cut the rope, the knife in his hand turned back to block the incoming knife, and even more scruples of a few remaining officers and soldiers were entangled. Without the cover of bows and arrows, without a steady stream of personnel attacks, soon several officers and soldiers were slashed and killed on the hill by his knives, he let out a sigh of relief, looked at the officers and soldiers who were still shouting and angry on the other side, patted the dirt on their bodies, and slowly chased towards the route of Nia and their escape.

Now it can be safe for a while, but it is estimated that this group of officers and soldiers will make a detour from the foot of the mountain to catch up, but this will take time, what he lacks is time, and if he has too long, he can take them to escape far away and escape to a safe place.

Murong Chen caught up with Nia and them after a while, and now they were exhausted, and there was nothing more precious than survival, so they were still working hard to move forward.

"How long will it take to get to King Miao's residence?" Murong Chen picked up a half-old child, walked up to Nia and asked her anxiously.

Nia was already sweaty, and the clothes on her body were muddy, but she seemed to be in good spirits, encouraging everyone from time to time, she turned back to Murong Chen and said, "It will take about another day to get to King Miao's station." But you're tired, so it's a question of whether you can persevere? Why don't you take a break?"

"It will take another day to go to King Miao's place, and there are some dangerous places on this road, can you tell me?" Murong Chen did not answer her directly, but only asked her about the terrain.

"You mean to find a place where you can stop others, and then rest when you get there?" you Nia immediately understood what he meant, she was indeed a smart girl.

"About half a day's journey from here, there is a pass over this mountain, where the terrain is so dangerous that only one person can pass the guò, and the stone steps are very steep, and at the end of the stone steps there is a large open area with a temple on which we can rest. You don't have to worry about someone coming to attack you anymore. Nia recalled carefully, and then said very seriously to Murong Chen.

"Okay, let's go where to rest, let's work hard, let's go there and rest together. Murong Chen shouted happily at everyone.

After walking for about a few hours, they walked to the foot of the mountain, Murong Chen looked at the stone steps up the mountain, it was indeed very narrow, and only two people could pass side by side, he nodded with satisfaction, and said to Nia: "Let's go, go to the temple on the mountain to take a rest, make something to eat by the way, and then go on the road." ”

"Okay, finally a break. Nia said happily that it was indeed time to take a break, which also made Nia very happy, after all, the dirty made her very uncomfortable and uncomfortable.

Most of the mountains in the southwest are not very high, but they are very steep, so after everyone goes up the mountain, they are also tired and out of breath. Nia has already beckoned a few women to start cooking, the temple is empty, very dilapidated, but there is no shortage of anything, the southwest folk customs are simple, generally in the uninhabited houses and temples will leave some necessities of life, as long as you bring rice and food can make a fragrant meal.

The young man with more good things went to the back mountain to hunt a few rabbits and pheasants, and the meal was richer. Murong Chen sat on the steps of the mountain in front of the temple, looking down carefully, he was very vigilant and looked into the distance, maybe it won't be long before the officers and soldiers will catch up. So he had to keep an eye on it.

"Brother Murong, you eat something. Nia walked up to him with a couple of wooden bowls and handed them to him.

"Thanks, it looks so good. Murong Chen looked at her gratefully, and then took the wooden bowl, the white rice in the wooden bowl, a few pieces of yellow pheasant, and a few pieces of green wild vegetables looked very attractive, Murong Chen couldn't help but have a good appetite, and ate it in a big gulp.

"The taste is also good, the color and flavor are complete, and the craftsmanship is good. Murong Chen couldn't help but praise, Nia couldn't help but be very happy as she watched her eat in a big gulp, maybe this was the highest praise for her.

"Brother Murong, eat slowly. Come and drink saliva. Nia watched him eat in a big gulp, and couldn't help laughing, she handed him a glass of water, and Murong Chen took the water and took a big sip.

"Everyone has eaten, let's rest early. Murong Chen said to Nia.

"I'm not tired yet, sit back. Nia had already taken the dishes and chopsticks and smiled at Murong Chen.

The moonlight is blurred, the stars are shining, and the night in Miao Jiang is rarely so clean, making everyone drowsy and too tired.

Murong Chen and Nia sat on the stone steps and quietly looked into the distance, when suddenly his ears moved, and his face became grim.

"Brother Murong, what's wrong with you?" Nia looked at Murong Chen strangely.

"Here, the officers and soldiers are coming soon. He said to Nia, his face grim.

"So fast?" Nya pricked up her ears and listened carefully, she faintly heard a roar, she stood up and looked into the distance, where there were already puffs of smoke and dust, it was coming. (To be continued......)