Chapter 165: Splitting Into Two Groups (8/32)

"I believe we will definitely win this time!"

Liu Pi was very confident.

Hex Yi, Huang Shao, and others thought of the war achievements since Yan Liang and Wen Chou appeared, and couldn’t help but nod.

Even Jizhou’s Unrivaled Divine General Pan Feng dared not claim to surely defeat Yan Liang and Wen Chou.

It shows how terrifying Yan Liang and Wen Chou are.

This is the record from a pigeon post.

It’s information obtained by Jizhou’s spies through investigation.

It’s precisely because we know this.

Only then did Liu Pi and his group consider speaking after Yan Liang and Wen Chou arrived, following their plan being uncovered by Diao Chan.

As Heaven-Cutting Yaksha Hex Man was one of the top elite generals in the Yellow Turban Army, how strong was he?

Liu Pi and his group were even clearer.

With these three fierce generals charging.

Ding Ling and Zhao Yun, no matter how strong, might find it difficult to win immediately.

When the plan is implemented one by one.

Even if Ding Ling and Diao Chan had nine lives, they would surely be dead without a doubt.

...

...

After Diao Chan specially investigated many matters.

She then returned.

Upon her return.

She told Ding Ling about what happened in Langling City.

She didn’t withhold anything.

After listening, Ding Ling nodded and said:

"Since we have already caught the attention of the Yellow Turban Thieves in Runan, we can’t just wait to be killed."

Du Qingcheng interjected and said:

"Didn’t Diao Chan say she already warned those Yellow Turban Thieves? If they are sensible, they shouldn’t be pestering us, right?"

All of Ding Ling’s people called her Diao Chan.

Du Qingcheng simply changed their address as well.

Just because she also thought Diao Chan sounded better than Hongchang.

"It’s easier to change mountains and rivers than to change one’s nature. Talking about etiquette, morals, and promises with a group of Yellow Turban Thieves stirring up chaos in Runan?"

Ding Ling shook his head and said:

"Yuan Family has placed a substantial reward on me. It’s normal for Yellow Turban Thieves to be tempted. Now that we’ve killed Gongdu, there’s even a grudge involved. They are even less likely to let us go easily. After all, speaking fundamentally, Runan is their territory, and we are just outsiders.

Outsiders, only a few of us.

The Yellow Turban Thieves are numerous, if they are afraid. It might be difficult to pass."

"But..."

Hua Tuo couldn’t help himself, sternly saying:

"Ding Ling, I think you might be underestimating your influence. The battle in Wan City was enough to make your name famed throughout the world! Runan isn’t far from Wan City. The Yellow Turban Thieves here might have already learned about your detailed battle situation in Wan City, and they definitely wouldn’t dare to move against you casually. If they knew how terrifying you were in the battle of Wan City.

They would surely know that no one among them could restrain you!

How can they dare to fight?"

"Is that so?"

Ding Ling was thoughtful.

"Exactly."

Zhao Yun also very much agreed with Hua Tuo’s words:

"The Yellow Turban Army in Runan have survived till now which proves their capabilities. They definitely wouldn’t, after knowing that we’ve uncovered their plan, recklessly attack us again. That would be suicide. After all, Ding Ling your moves to seize enemy generals from midst of armies isn’t just a one-time feat.

The battle in Wan City further proved your capabilities in this regard.

If the great marshal of the Yellow Turban Army doesn’t wish to die.

They wouldn’t hastily launch an attack."

"Perhaps."

Ding Ling nodded, acknowledging Zhao Yun and Hua Tuo’s words, but he also had a different viewpoint:

"It’s better to be safe than sorry. If there’s someone among the Yellow Turban Thieves who persistently harasses us, it might cause significant trouble. How about this."

Ding Ling looked at Hua Tuo, Du Qingcheng, and Diao Chan:

"I’ll trouble the elder to first take Du Qingcheng and Diao Chan to the destination. I, along with Zhao Yun, Yuan Yao, and Yuan Yin, will look for opportunities here, and investigate the Yellow Turban Thieves’ camp. If there’s no issue, we’ll meet up quickly.

If there are issues.

I’ll solve them before coming to you."

Hua Tuo nodded in agreement, knowing his combat power wasn’t very high.

Even if his physique was Super-Elite, without matching strength, his combat skills were too low-end, making him just a target!

Staying here would only be a hindrance.

Du Qingcheng, although reluctant, raised no objections.

Only Diao Chan disagreed:

"I believe I can help if I stay."

She spoke firmly:

"In terms of stealth and assassination, I’m no worse than anyone. I was the first to discover Ma Zhong’s assassination before."

"..."

Ding Ling was speechless.

He recalled the scenes when Diao Chan suddenly emerged at the Yuan Family Armory.

Diao Chan’s body technique, stealth, and other aspects were indeed very strong.

He agreed.

Diao Chan showed a joyful expression.

Du Qingcheng was somewhat troubled, secretly vowing to train diligently to keep up with Ding Ling, or else she would feel like a burden, too useless, leading to much disappointment and oppression.

...

Hua Tuo took Du Qingcheng and several fine horses and left.

The fine horses carried many medicinal herbs.

These herbs were specifically picked from the deep mountains by Hua Tuo, as well as many taken from the Yuan Family’s pharmacy.

Hua Tuo mentioned that treating the plague required these medicines, so Ding Ling took plenty without hesitation, knowing it wouldn’t cost him anyway!

As for Ding Ling and the remaining few.

Each was mounted on a horse.

Except for Yuan Yao and Yuan Yin, who weren’t equipped with weapons or armor.

Ding Ling and the three others were equipped with thick armor and Divine Weapons.

As the sky was about to darken.

They rode towards the vicinity of Que Mountain north of Langling City.

Moving forward.

They would reach Que Mountain.

This was the temporary resting place of the Yellow Turban Thieves.

Also, their strategic point to watch Ding Ling and could depart anytime towards various directions!

This place held significant importance.

Controlling this area facilitated advancing to various regions.

Ding Ling knew they hid here, which was naturally also due to Diao Chan’s contribution.

After killing Gongdu and leaving the inn.

She specially followed the Yellow Turban Thief whose ear she had cut off, until she saw him interacting with others.

She approached.

After hearing many secrets, she returned.

Initially, she wanted to interrogate the Yellow Turban Thief, but later decided seeing and hearing personally would be more convincing, so she chose to follow him herself.

Sure enough.

She obtained a significant secret.

Liu Pi and his group lived in Que Mountain City.

"Let’s stop the horses here."

Ding Ling glanced at Yuan Yao and Yuan Yin, took out ropes:

"Tie them to the trees before we explore the city."

Yuan Yao and Yuan Yin wore faces of bitterness.

"Do not try to shout or yell; if I notice, I’ll deal with you immediately."

Ding Ling’s expression was cold, showing no warmth:

"If you wish to die soon, don’t cooperate. If you cooperate well, anything is possible."

"We’ll certainly cooperate."

Yuan Yao was rather obedient:

"Just hoping to be spared."

He was ordered around throughout the journey.

Falling from a high noble position to dust.

His mindset shifted from breakdown, surging killing intent, dissatisfaction, annoyance, regret, all the way to laying flat.

The extent of change was imaginable.

The root cause was Ding Ling’s formidable strength.

The Yuan Family had pitted him several times.

Although he hoped for the Yuan Family’s rescue, his hopes weren’t as fervent as initially.