Catching Monsters

Chapter 418 The Most Honest

Soon, Zidane ordered his men to set off quickly and search in the direction of Haiyan City.

Qi Da, his face also showing remorse, said in a deep voice, "Lord Jiang, this is my dereliction of duty. I should have gone with Dong Qiaofeng..."

"Alright." Jiang Yun raised his hand, stopping Qi Da from speaking, and said, "No matter what happens, Dong Qiaofeng will definitely strictly carry out the plan we set."

"The change will likely happen to our fourth prince."

How many people were evacuated?

Just now, Jiang Yun was focused on dealing with Sun Wuji, so he didn't have much energy to pay attention to the other Jinyiwei subordinates.

Zidane quickly reported, "Sir, of our group of four hundred people, only about two hundred have been evacuated. The rest are probably still trapped in Haiyan City."

"Or be captured."

Zidane was well aware of the situation. The 30,000 rebels in Haiyan City, though a motley crew, could still kill an elephant if there were enough ants in the army.

The situation is not optimistic.

Jiang Yun's heart sank slightly. He nodded and glanced at his men who had retreated; almost all of them were injured.

Then, Zidane said in a low voice, "The good news is that Qin Shujian and Wen Chen managed to get out safely."

Qin Shujian and Wen Chen were, after all, Jiang Yun's personal disciples. In the initial strategic arrangement, they were placed on the outermost perimeter. During the retreat, they were also the first to escape from Haiyan City.

Just then, Leng Liuer quickly walked in from outside. After entering the room, he glanced at Jiang Yun and asked, "How was it handled?"

"Buried."

“What a coincidence, me too.” Leng Liuer and Jiang Yun exchanged a glance.

But then, Leng Liuer realized something was wrong and asked, "Where is that scumbag Fourth Prince?"

"Still not out?"

"We don't know the situation yet." Jiang Yun shook his head and roughly told Leng Liuer about the current situation.

After listening, Leng Liuer couldn't help but stroke his chin and said, "If he really dies in Haiyan City, then he deserves it..."

“That’s not how you say it.” Jiang Yun shook his head. Leng Liuer was a member of the Northern Garrison, so he didn’t care.

However, this mission was carried out by the Eastern Garrison Command.

If two hundred people are injured and the fourth prince is not successfully rescued, Jiang Yun will probably have a hard time explaining himself when he returns.

Fortunately, at that moment, a flurry of footsteps sounded outside. Jiang Yun and Qi Da exchanged a glance, and the group quickly ran out of the post station, where they saw Dong Qiaofeng leading three people, bringing Xiao Jingfu back.

However, Dong Qiaofeng and the others, including Xiao Jingfu, all had serious injuries.

"What's going on?" Jiang Yun asked Dong Qiaofeng directly when he saw this. "Logically speaking, the route given to you shouldn't be too dangerous. What's going on?"

Hearing Jiang Yun's question, Dong Qiaofeng took a deep breath, couldn't help but glare at Xiao Jingfu beside him, and then said, "My lord, we set off ahead of schedule according to the Fourth Prince's orders."

"Then we encountered a large number of rebels, and most of my dozen or so brothers did not survive."

"Fortunately, I have fulfilled my mission and rescued the Fourth Prince."

As he spoke, Dong Qiaofeng wiped the bloodstains from his face. He described the process simply, but the actual incident was far more dangerous than he had described.

At that time, they were surrounded by a dense horde of rebel troops, and he and a dozen or so skilled members of the Imperial Guards under his command desperately protected Xiao Jingfu.

They almost didn't make it out of Haiyan Tomb alive.

Unexpectedly, upon hearing Dong Qiaofeng's words, Xiao Jingfu's face showed a hint of dissatisfaction, and he couldn't help but say, "Does Commander Dong mean that he's blaming me?"

"No one wants to be suddenly attacked by rebels."

"I……"

"Alright, Dong Qiaofeng, find another ten or so people to accompany the Fourth Prince back to the capital," Jiang Yun said in a deep voice. "The rest of you stay behind and investigate how many of your captured comrades are in Haiyan City."

"Find an opportunity to rescue them."

Jiang Yun still wanted to try to rescue the Jinyiwei (Imperial Guards) trapped in Haiyan City.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Jingfu frowned and said coldly, "Jiang Yun, you're only sending a dozen men to escort me back to the capital? What if something unexpected happens on the way back?"

As he spoke, Xiao Jingfu glanced at Jiang Yun and Leng Liuer: "One of you must accompany me back to the capital!"

Xiao Jingfu had truly suffered enough, and now all he could think about was returning safely to the capital, and then he would never leave the capital again, no matter what.

Just thinking about the scene of Sun Wuji torturing him in that woodshed made him shudder.

Jiang Yun's expression turned cold, and he said in a deep voice, "Your Highness, the men under my command are all trapped in Haiyan City because they were trying to save you..."

Leng Liuer glanced at Xiao Jingfu and thought to herself that she hadn't misjudged him; this fourth prince was indeed a scumbag.

"If Your Highness feels there aren't enough people, then don't bother with the escort; you can go back yourself," Jiang Yun said coldly. Xiao Jingfu took a deep breath and said through gritted teeth, "Jiang Yun, what do you mean by that?"

"The literal meaning," Jiang Yun replied.

"Fine, fine." Xiao Jingfu clenched his fists, his eyes fixed on Jiang Yun: "Do you believe that after I go back..."

"Don't act tough here because of your status." Jiang Yun said calmly, "Guards, since His Highness the Fourth Prince doesn't want you to escort him, then leave him alone."

"Yes."

Inside the inn, many Imperial Guards nodded in agreement.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingfu couldn't help but clench his fists, grit his teeth, and stare at Jiang Yun, unable to utter a word for a long time.

Then, Jiang Yun had someone bring him pen and ink. After thinking for a moment, he wrote a letter and said, "Someone, shoot this letter at the gate of Haiyan City with an arrow."

……

Inside Haiyan City, Chen Honghao was in the government office, still somewhat dazed.

The Jinyiwei's surprise attack came too suddenly, and Chen Honghao escaped immediately.

Still shaken, a rebel general quickly entered the room and respectfully said, "My lord, the situation has stabilized."

"How about it?"

The general respectfully said, "Of the attackers this time, about 120 died at our hands, and we also captured 80 alive."

"I have ordered a city-wide search, but I have not yet been able to find Xiao Jingfu's whereabouts."

Upon hearing this, Chen Honghao's expression grew even more grim. He said in a deep voice, "Just like that, he got away?"

Where is Mr. Sun Wuji?

"We haven't found him yet." The general shook his head and said, "Mr. Sun may have gone to hunt down the leader of that group of Imperial Guards and hasn't returned yet."

Chen Honghao's heart sank slightly. Just then, another general rushed over.

"My strategist, something terrible has happened."

"Just now, someone suddenly shot an arrow from a distance, with a letter attached to it."

As he spoke, the man presented the letter to Chen Honghao with both hands. After taking the letter and reading it once, Chen Honghao's expression became increasingly solemn.

He took a deep breath, his eyes flickering. Mr. Sun Wuji had actually been captured!
This has a huge impact. You have to understand that Mr. Sun Wuji was crucial to their ability to start a rebellion.

Others may not know, but Chen Honghao is clear that their rebel army is secretly supported by the Demon Spirit Cult.

Mr. Sun Wuji was the one responsible for contacting the Demon Spirit Cult.

Thinking of this, Chen Honghao looked at the contents of the letter.

The other party claimed to be Jiang Yun, the commander of the Eastern Garrison of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

Furthermore, they wanted to exchange Sun Wuji for the Jinyiwei guards they had captured.

"Someone, prepare the horses. I want to go out of the city myself and meet with this Commander Jiang."

"Also, have someone keep a close watch on those Imperial Guards who have been captured, and make sure they are not killed indiscriminately."

This is a very important matter; we must get Mr. Sun back as soon as possible.

Soon, he went out and led his hundreds of men toward the address mentioned in the letter.

Northwest of Haiyan City lies a lake called Blue Salt Lake.

Of course, this place has nothing to do with salt production; it's just that the lake water appears blue under the moonlight, and it's also close to Haiyan City, hence the name.

On the shore of Blue Salt Lake, there was a stone pavilion, and Chen Honghao quickly led his men there.

Inside the stone pavilion, Jiang Yun was dressed in the official robes of the Embroidered Uniform Guard Commander, sitting with only one person behind him, Qi Da.

Chen Honghao took a deep breath, raised his hand, signaling his men not to approach, and walked forward alone.

He then said with a smile, "Jiang Yun, it's been a long time. How have you been?"

"You're too kind, Military Advisor Chen." Jiang Yun nodded slightly to him.

Chen Honghao frowned slightly and asked, "Jiang Yun, where is Mr. Sun Wuji?"

Jiang Yun looked at him and said, "Don't worry, he's in my hands. Those who know me well know that I, Jiang Yun, am the most trustworthy person."

"You release the Imperial Guard under my command, and I will hand him over to you. Isn't that fair and reasonable?"

(End of this chapter)