AWB Chapter 15 Since the King of the Mountain appreciates me, I should serve him.
Chapter 15 Since the King of the Mountain appreciates me, I should serve him.
Taking down Yang Xuangan, who commands a large army, is no easy task.
Lü Xiao chose to get straight to the point. If Yang Xuangan was honest and had no intention of rebelling, he would naturally be willing to go with him to meet Yang Guang.
If you have a guilty conscience, then there's nothing more to say, just kill him!
"Um?"
Before Lü Xiao could finish speaking and before Yang Xuangan could respond, the other generals in the tent could no longer contain themselves.
They abruptly stood up, their hands on their swords, and the atmosphere in the tent instantly plummeted to freezing point.
Almost simultaneously, a series of hurried and heavy footsteps came from outside the tent, along with the clanging sound of metal armor plates colliding.
Clearly, the axemen who had been lying in ambush nearby had moved at the sound and had completely surrounded the central military tent.
Yang Xuanzong, being Yang Xuangan's brother, reacted the most violently, even drawing his sword directly.
Yes, they had indeed planned to assassinate Yang Guang.
Moreover, this was only the second time they had secretly conspired and discussed the matter.
The first time was when Yang Guang was returning from his campaign against the Tuyuhun and was passing through the Dadouba Valley, they wanted to assassinate Yang Guang and install the Prince of Qin as emperor.
However, when their uncle Yang Shen found out, they canceled the plan.
"Given your strong reactions, could it be that what the informant said is true?"
Lu Xiao remained relaxed, chatting and laughing.
"Sit down, all of you." Yang Xuangan waved his hand and spoke again, "I am upright and honest, and I would never do anything treasonous."
"Oh?" Lu Xiao raised an eyebrow. Could it be that he had really misunderstood Yang Xuangan?
"Then please, Lord Chu, go and greet His Majesty below. His Majesty will soon arrive in Liyang, and it is only natural for a subject to do so."
"What you say makes sense, Taibao. Shall I go and make the preparations?"
Yang Xuangan saw that Yang Lin had only sent Lü Xiao, so he probably only suspected him.
So, he was too lazy to argue, and decided to stall Lü Xiao while getting down to business.
"Please, Lord Chu, come with me to the Emperor immediately to prove my innocence."
Lu Xiao's smile vanished, replaced by a resolute expression.
"Can't you even wait a moment?"
Yang Xuangan raised his head and met Lü Xiao's gaze.
He was furious and could not contain his anger. Even if Yang Lin himself came, let alone a lowly bodyguard, he would not dare to treat him like this!
Because he was the Duke of Chu, and he was Yang Su's son!
"Can't wait, immediately, right now!"
Faced with Lü Xiao's relentless pressure, Yang Xuangan, who was already hot-tempered, could no longer tolerate it.
Seeing that his elder brother was about to lash out, Yang Xuanzong drew his sword from his waist.
"Brother, things have been exposed. Yang Lin is leading you down a dead end."
"Kill this little bastard first, then raise an army to intercept and kill Yang Guang!"
The other generals echoed his sentiments, agreeing that Yang Xuanzong was right.
If they directly rebelled, they would still have a chance to survive.
If Yang Xuangan were to risk his life to meet Yang Guang in order to prove his innocence, then he would be completely finished.
"Duke Chu is indeed treacherous."
At this moment, Lü Xiao also confirmed that Yang Guang's news was not unfounded.
"If that's the case..." The last trace of hesitation in Yang Xuangan's eyes turned into ruthlessness. He slammed his hand on the table and shouted sharply, "Kill!"
"Take him down!"
Yang Xuanzong had been preparing for this for a long time, and upon receiving the order, he was the first to launch an attack.
The longsword in his hand transformed into a cold light, piercing straight for Lü Xiao's throat, both fast and ruthless!
Lu Xiao remained calm and unhurried until the sword tip was almost upon him, at which point his right hand shot out like lightning.
The index and middle fingers, like iron clamps, clamped the sharp blade with unparalleled precision at the last second!
"Um?"
Yang Xuanzong felt as if his longsword had pierced through iron and stone, and could not advance any further.
Even with the efforts to regain capacity, nothing changed!
"Snapped!"
With a crisp crack, Lü Xiao suddenly exerted force with his two fingers, and the longsword was snapped in two!
A flash of cold light!
With a flick of his wrist, Lü Xiao caught the broken blade and slashed it away!
"laugh!"
Blood spurted out! Yang Xuanzong groaned as a red line rapidly expanded across his neck.
He staggered backward, clutching his neck, his eyes filled with horror and resentment, before slowly collapsing to the ground.
"Protect Duke Chu!"
Upon seeing this, the other generals inside the tent were filled with shock and anger. They drew their weapons and rushed forward with a roar.
Lu Xiao kicked one of the generals who was charging at him to the ground and drew his sword from his waist.
Screams and muffled thuds of blades piercing flesh rang out one after another.
Lu Xiao moved like a ghost, his swordsmanship sharp and concise.
With each strike of the sword, one person falls.
Blood spurted out with the swing of the sword tip, splashing onto the white tent and spreading out shocking crimson streaks.
"Lü Xiao!"
Yang Xuangan had never imagined that Lü Xiao would be so brave.
With just one man and one sword, he slaughtered his generals and even slit his own brother's throat.
"Yang Xuangan has plotted rebellion. By order of His Majesty, he has been captured!"
Lu Xiao didn't say much, only that it was perfectly legitimate.
"I'd like to see what you've got up your sleeve!"
Yang Xuangan strode forward, wielding his longsword and slashing incessantly.
Once they clashed, he realized that it would be impossible to defeat Lü Xiao in a short time.
Seeing that Yang Xuangan was agile and powerful, Lü Xiao realized that he was indeed quite brave.
However, compared to myself, there is still a huge gap.
Finally, Lü Xiao seized an opportunity and dodged Yang Xuangan's thrusting sword.
Without hesitation, he turned around and slammed the sword hilt into Yang Xuangan's back.
With a thud, Yang Xuangan fell to the ground.
Before he could even get up, a sword was already stuck in the wooden board in front of him, making a thumping sound.
Immediately afterwards, a tremendous force grabbed him and brought the cold blade close to his neck.
"Anyone who dares to advance will be killed."
Although young, Lü Xiao was tall.
He grabbed Yang Xuangan and held him in front of him, the blade of his sword firmly wedged against Yang Xuangan's neck.
The remaining Yang generals, as well as the axemen outside the tent, dared not step forward, fearing that Lü Xiao would slit Yang Xuangan's throat.
"Fourteenth Protector, I remember now, the one who stabbed Zheng Kun with a halberd."
Even though Yang Xuangan was being supported, he remained completely calm.
He could lead him out of the main tent, but not out of the entire camp.
After all, this was his territory, and he had enough confidence.
Seeing that Lü Xiao did not respond, Yang Xuangan continued:
"Taibao is not only skilled, but also has great courage."
"People like Taibao should not be allowed to aid and abet evildoers."
Yang Guang's western campaigns were so ruthless that he abused the people's labor, and the people of the world resented him...
Before he could finish speaking, Yang Xuan felt a chill on his neck and quickly stopped talking.
"What do the people of the world have to do with me?"
I only know that the Prince of Kao Shan appreciates me, so I should serve him.
Lu Xiao's words shattered all of Yang Xuangan's illusions.
He also wanted to persuade Lü Xiao to abandon his evil ways and join his cause to create a great enterprise together.
However, this person was truly extraordinary.
He could be righteous and upright in front of Yang Lin, but cold and aloof to everyone else.
At this moment, all he could say was that Lü Xiaozheng had gone completely mad.
"Release Lord Chu, and you can leave."
Upon reaching the entrance of the camp, Yang Xuangan's generals finally couldn't hold back any longer.
"Kill him! Kill him directly! Don't worry about me!"
Yang Xuangan realized that Lü Xiao was a man who would not give up until he achieved his goal.
Having been kidnapped from the camp today, they will surely meet a gruesome end if they see Yang Guang.
Rather than die a pathetic death, it's better to take a gamble.
"promise!"
Hearing Yang Xuangan say this, the other generals felt relieved.
The soldiers grabbed their weapons and charged towards Lü Xiao.
"With just you guys?"
Without hesitation, Lü Xiao slammed the hilt of his sword into the back of Yang Xuangan's head.
He didn't care whether Yang Xuangan was alive or not; he just hoped that the guy would behave himself for the time being.
Yang Xuan felt a heavy blow, the world spun around him, and he immediately fainted.
"Kill him, kill him, kill him!"
In an instant, Yang Xuangan's men's eyes widened in fury.
"Save Duke Chu!"
Amidst shouts of battle, the crowd launched an attack on Lü Xiao.
As if sensing its master's danger, the neighing Red Hare suddenly shook its head and broke free of its reins.
Herod~
A horse neighed, and Yang Xuangan's soldiers were all knocked over.
The Red Hare charged to the very center of the crowd, and Lü Xiao grabbed Yang Xuangan with one hand, placed his right hand on the saddle, and leaped onto the horse's back.