Do you have the strength to force me to join the Liangshan bandits?

Chapter 684 Gao Yanei: We're all trying our best to live [3rd update, please vote]

"Boom... Boom..."

Sixty thousand cavalrymen marched away in a mighty procession, their iron hooves seemingly about to crush the earth, sending chills down one's spine!
This son-in-law is unacceptable!

Emperor Huizong of Song pouted in frustration:
I gave you so many benefits, and now that you're gone, you still want to scare me!

As the dust kicked up by the galloping horses gradually dissipated, the four people lying on the ground remained motionless.

Shouldn't he be dead?

Emperor Huizong waved his hand, signaling to lower the drawbridge and open the city gate.

"Quack quack..."

The drawbridge slowly lowered, and suddenly the four men leaped up, rushed onto the drawbridge, and stormed into the city gate!

Liu Guangshi was the one running in the lead!
Emperor Huizong didn't take them seriously and turned to Cai Jing beside him, instructing him:

"Gao Qiu sacrificed his life for the country, so his descendants must be treated well."

"Gao Ping and Gao Shide, have they been arranged?"

His Majesty is so cold-hearted...

Although Emperor Huizong of Song gave such instructions, seemingly caring a great deal about Gao Qiu, discerning people were not moved by it.

Gao Qiu's death was made possible by you taking the blame; you pushed him when he was jumping off a building!
Now that the matter is over, you're suddenly concerned about the deceased's family?
Cai Jing nodded repeatedly: "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will arrange everything perfectly!"

Just then, Liu Guangshi rushed up the city gate tower and slid to his knees in a gesture of respect towards Emperor Huizong of Song.
"Your subject Liu Guangshi thanks Your Majesty for saving my life!"

"Oh?"

Emperor Huizong glanced at Liu Guangshi with some surprise, then looked around to make sure there was no one else behind Liu Guangshi.
Where are the three of them?

"I do not know..."

Liu Guangshi knelt on the ground and said with genuine emotion:
"Your subject only knows that a drop of kindness should be repaid with a spring of gratitude!"
"Your Majesty's words saved my life. I, Liu Guangshi, am willing to go through fire and water for Your Majesty!"

"it is good!"

Emperor Huizong's mood improved slightly:
"You look familiar to me. Whose child are you?"

Liu Yanqing, the commander of the Dragon God Guard, immediately stepped forward:

"Your Majesty, he is my son, Liu Guangshi!"

Emperor Huizong nodded: "This child is good, he has potential, and if properly trained, he can also stand on his own."

Liu Guangshi was overjoyed and immediately kowtowed to express his gratitude.

Emperor Huizong of Song said nothing, waved his hand, and walked away.

Liu Guangshi raised his head, met Liu Yanqing's gaze, and Liu Yanqing nodded in satisfaction.

Good son, well done!

Meanwhile, Dang Shiying, Dang Shixiong, and Niu Bangxi were busy preparing to dispose of Gao Qiu's body.

They were Gao Qiu's close associates. Now that Gao Qiu was dead, they were uncertain about their future and felt lost.

Little did they know that Liu Guangshi had already taken the lead...

Emperor Huizong was so shocked that he praised Liu Guangshi and left. He would never go out to see Gao Qiu.
"Hmph! Father—"

Dong Ping and Gao Shide ran out crying and rushed to Gao Qiu's corpse, weeping bitterly.

It wasn't that Dong Ping and Gao Qiu had any deep feelings for each other; it was just that the powerful figure he had finally managed to latch onto had broken down...

I'm too hard!

Tears streamed down Dong Ping's face. What a cruel twist of fate!
His nose was smashed, he was missing an ear, his right arm was cut off, and now even his godfather is dead...

This world is too hard!
Gao Shide is no longer his competitor; they embraced and wept bitterly.

We are all trying to live...

"Please accept my condolences, gentlemen!"

At this moment, a person came over to greet them. Dong Ping and Gao Shide took one look and realized that it was Zhang Ganban from the Grand Tutor's Mansion.

Only when Gao Qiu was alive could Dong Ping and Gao Shide catch Cai Jing's eye.

With Gao Qiu dead, what were Dong Ping and Gao Shide compared to him? So Cai Jing was too lazy to come himself and sent Zhang Ganban to contact them.

Dong Ping, Gao Shide, and Zhang Ganban exchanged greetings, and Zhang Ganban relayed Cai Jing's words to them:
"Grand Tutor, mindful of past relationships, has made all the arrangements for you."

"The eldest son went to Daming Prefecture to serve as the military commander, and the second son went to Daming Prefecture to serve as the military supervisor."

"It's good that you two brothers can take care of each other when you're together."

"The Grand Tutor is currently accompanying the Emperor, so there's no need for you to express your gratitude."

"Thank you, Grand Tutor! Thank you, Assistant!"

Upon hearing this, Dong Ping and Gao Shide were filled with gratitude towards Cai Jing.

"Boom... Boom..."

The sound of horses' hooves thundered again, startling Dong Ping and Gao Shide. Could it be that the Qi army had returned with renewed force?
Zhang Ganban took off running, and Dong Ping and Gao Shide, ignoring Gao Qiu, rushed up the suspension bridge with him!
Fortunately, they reacted quickly, and the suspension bridge was already up with a creaking sound!

Those who were late were locked out, like Dang Shiying, Dang Shixiong, and Niu Bangxi.

Dang Shiying, Dang Shixiong, and Niu Bangxi reacted too slowly. Seeing that the suspension bridge had already been raised, they had no choice but to lie down on the spot!
He closed his eyes, pretending he was still asleep...

The sound of horses' hooves gradually slowed as they approached, and then a deep male voice shouted:

"Zhong Shidao has come to protect you, but where are the enemy soldiers?"

It turned out that even though Zhong Shidao led 5,000 cavalrymen to come day and night, he was still a step too late.

Upon seeing several corpses lying on the ground, Zhong Shidao's heart sank, and he immediately went to the drawbridge to inquire of the soldiers guarding the city.

No sooner had he finished introducing himself than three of the corpses suddenly leaped to their feet:

"This humble general pays his respects to Elder Zhong!"

"Xilulu——"

Zhong Shidao's horse was immediately startled, rearing up with its eyes wide open:
Hell!

……

Qizhou.

"Brother, my injury is no longer a problem."

Lei Heng's blind eye was bandaged at an angle, leaving only one eye showing. He got off the hospital bed and stretched his limbs.
"Look, brother!"

"Whoohoo-"

After demonstrating the moves a few times, Lei Heng felt he was doing alright, and Song Jiang smiled with relief.
As long as Lei Heng isn't crippled, that's good; otherwise, I'll have too few capable subordinates.

"Fifth brother, you've come at just the right time!"

Song Jiang then told him the plan: "We have gathered ten thousand men!"
"Although I'm untrained and have never seen blood, I'm good enough to launch a surprise attack on Qingzhou!"
"At that time, we..."

"Grasshopper, you've mastered Iron Flow!"

Just then, a burly, dark-skinned man burst in, excitedly telling Song Jiang:
"Iron Flow has been trained!"

Song Jiang frowned: "Tie Niu, what have you mastered?"

"Look, grasshopper!"

Li Kui delivered a right whip kick with a "smack," followed by a left front kick with a "smack," and then a whirlwind kick with a "smack"!

Song Jiang and Lei Heng were both stunned. They never expected that Li Kui would master a leg technique after losing both arms!
Losing his arms reduced his weight, and Li Kui himself was incredibly strong, so his leg techniques were powerful and impressive!
Especially the whirlwind kick, it's like the person is flying!
Remembering how Li Kui had kicked Hong Xian to death, Song Jiang and Lei Heng realized that Li Kui had been training for a long time.

That makes sense, though. Li Kui is simple-minded and exceptionally talented, so it's easy for him to achieve results if he focuses on martial arts training.

"Great!"

Song Jiang was overjoyed and hugged Li Kui, saying excitedly:
"Iron Bull, it's wonderful that you've mastered leg techniques!"

"I was afraid you would become depressed after losing your arms, but I never expected you to persevere and forge a new path!"
"Great! Great!"

"Not good! Not good!"

Zhang Heng rushed in in a panic:
"Brother, something terrible has happened! That Cai fellow is leading his army to attack!"

Song Jiang: Σ(｀д′*ノ)ノ

(End of this chapter)