When Xu Ziling was about to row vigorously, Ba Fenghan said in a deep voice: "Try not to attract his attention. Now we are conducting an assassination, not a decisive battle based on the rules of the world."
Xu Ziling lowered his head to prevent Dugu Ba from seeing his appearance. The oars were slowly moving in the water, seemingly without much force, but still giving off a sense of leisure and comfort.
Dugu Ba looked at the two of them with arrow-like eyes.
Because Ba Fenghan was sitting on the bow of the boat with his back to him and the drizzle was falling, he couldn't feel his particularly majestic figure. Xu Ziling's face was covered by a hat and his body was hunched up, just like an ordinary boatman.
Dugu Ba only glared at them and then turned his attention to other things.
If the two men's boat had caught up from behind, his alertness would have been greatly increased. Furthermore, he had just bumped into Hua Lingzi and his two fellow apprentices, so he would not have taken it seriously at all.
Even Basu and Xu never thought that they would encounter Duguba through such nonsense, let alone him.
At this time, Dugu Ba's boat was only about 20 feet away from the pier, while Xu Ba's boat came from the other end of the pier, nearly 30 feet away from the river. Considering the frequent waterway traffic in Luoyang, this was the most common situation.
Ba Fenghan had already put the Xuanxuan Sword and its scabbard at his feet, making sure that Dugu Ba couldn't afford to be wary at all.
Dugu Ba's boat approached the pier first. This man was obviously impatient and violent, and he didn't have the patience to wait for the boat to dock at the pier. He crossed the distance of ten feet and landed at the pier.
Xu Ziling quickly moved his energy without waiting for Ba Fenghan's instructions.
The boat rushed forward nearly three feet and was only five feet away from the dock.
The big man who was rowing for Duguba looked at them in shock and shouted: "Baye's heart!"
Ba Fenghan had already picked up the Zhanxuan Sword with his foot and rolled it backwards.
Dugu Ba suddenly turned around, and the pair of slender and sinister eyes on his long and narrow face revealed a look of astonishment.
Clang!
The Xuanxuan Sword is unsheathed.
Dugu Ba's reaction was also first-rate and quick. When Ba Fenghan was still about two feet above the water, he twisted his waist, leaned down on his horse, and punched out in the air to make it difficult for his opponent to get close.
At the same time, Xu Ziling withdrew the oar from the water and threw it with his hand, shouting: Take it!
The oar arrived at Ba Fenghan's feet first. He and Xu Ziling had gone through life and death several times and already understood their intentions. Another flip on one foot not only avoided the opponent's heart-breaking punch, but also crossed the remaining distance and flew to Dugu Ba's feet.
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After throwing the oar, Xu Ziling didn't waste any time and chased Ba Fenghan towards the dock.
The big man who was steering the boat for Dugu Ba also shouted, drew his sword and jumped to the dock.
Dugu Ba punched the air and knew something was wrong. The worst thing was that the role of the paddle was just to help Ba Fenghan change the direction of his leap. However, Ba Fenghan's toes not only changed the angle, but also shot straight towards Dugu Ba.
The increase in the strength of Xu Ziling's own energy surged like lightning and shot towards Dugu Ba.
If Dugu Ba blocked the oar, he would not be able to cope with Ba Fenghan's sword. But if he moved to dodge, he would lose his initiative and initiative.
After weighing the importance, we can only choose the latter.
Lightning moves sideways.
Ba Fenghan sneered, and the Xuan Zhan sword turned into a sword image that filled the sky. He had already known that Dugu Ba would hide in that direction and enveloped him. Both feet touched the ground at the same time, and his left palm hit the oars accurately and in time to put him in the heart.
The unique skill of using two parts is displayed vividly.
At this time, Xu Ziling stepped on the edge of the pier. Remembering this man's evil deeds, how could he be lenient? From the other side, he bullied Dugu Ba from behind and punched him with both fists one after another.
While Dugu Ba's entourage was still in the air, the oars that changed direction and increased force were fired at him in the chest.
He still didn't know how to use the sword to chop.
Ding-ding-ding-ding!
A series of clashing sounds of gold and iron sounded between Ba Fenghan and Dugu Ba. It turned out that two arm guards slipped out of his sleeves and he struggled to resist Ba Fenghan's swords. The swords were faster and stronger, and the force became stronger and stronger, like a huge wave.
His terrifying swordsmanship. What makes him most elusive is that Ba Fenghan's mysterious footwork allows him to change the angle of his sword in all kinds of weird ways.
Xu Ziling's fierce fist attack came from behind.
Benedict!
Although the attendant hit the oar, he was unable to shake it at all like a dragonfly shaking a stone pillar. He watched helplessly as the oar head hit his chest and fell into the river. His sternum was shattered and he died.
Dugu Ba on the dock was at the critical moment of life and death under the attack of two masters, Ba Fenghan and Xu Ziling. In this most dangerous situation, Dugu Ba, the master who is second only to You Chuhong and Dugu Feng in terms of prestige in the world, showed his
True strength and survival skills honed over time.
In the narrow space compressed from the front and back, he swung his body to the left and right quickly and uncontrollably a few times. With his right hand, he stabbed Ba Fenghan diagonally in the chest with a killing blow. With his left hand, he took off the arm guard from under his side and shot it towards Xu Ziling.
when!
Ba Fenghan changed from stabbing to slashing, but he was still supported by Duguba's right arm guard, but he was shocked and fell two steps. Xu Ziling turned his arm guard close to his body and swept his right palm over Duguba's left arm, which had lost momentum.
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The sound of broken arm bones echoed in response.
Dugu Ba staggered again and Fenghan's Xuan-Zhan sword came again.
Xu Ziling was pushed back half a step by the force of his protective energy.
In desperation, Dugu Ba threw out his remaining arm guard and fired at Ba Fenghan. At the same time, he jumped up and fell to the boat that had just floated to the dock about three feet away from the dock. He dropped and brought up a cloud of rain.
The two of them had no idea that he was so powerful and could still break out of the siege and escape in the boat under such a disadvantage.
choke!
Ba Fenghan knocked off the arm guard he shot and was about to pursue him when he heard Dugu Ba's exclamation from the river.
The two of them looked at it intently and were dumbfounded.
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Wang Shichong wondered: Why is it absolutely impossible?
Kou Zhong sighed and said: The only thing we have to do now is to show our weakness to the enemy. The more Li Mi underestimates the enemy and looks down on us, the more ideal he will be.
Ouyang Xiyi, who was only a few feet away from him, said in confusion: Fighting against Huang Gongcuo from battlefield to battlefield is a decisive battle for supremacy in the Jianghu. Otherwise, if he and the Dugu clan were allowed to join forces to assassinate Brother Shichong and make everyone worry all day long, we would still
Do you need to do other things?
Most people in the hall nodded in agreement.
Only the Taoist Ke Feng raised his hand and Chen Fu smiled and said: Brother Kou must have unique insights, why don't you come and listen.
Kou Zhong said calmly: First, I want to know what the situation is like at Li Mi's side.
Wang Shichong famously said: Zhenzhou! It’s up to you to handle Li Mi’s situation!
Zhang Zhenzhou said: Since we started building bridges and warehouses in Yanshi, Li Mi began to mobilize grain, grass, soldiers and horses. He also ordered General Bing Yuanzhen to lead the army to Luokou. Cheng Zhijie stationed in Jinyong City and Shan Xiongxin defended Heyang. At first glance, it seemed that he was going to march to Yanshi, but it could be
Li Mi wanted to use the Yellow River as a barrier in the south and defend Taihang in the north and Liyang in the east to defend and attack, so I did not dare to send troops to advance rashly.
Just by hearing his words, Kou Zhong knew that he was a strategic strategist and thought that it was no luck that Wang Shichong was able to defend Luoyang, the core of the Central Plains.
Seeing that everyone's eyes were focused on him, he coughed dryly and said: I have only heard of Wang Bodang and Pei Renji or Shen Luoyan, Xu Shiji, Zu Junyan, but not Shan Xiongxin, Bing Yuanzhen and Cheng Zhijie.
What level of character does he belong to in Li Mijun?
Everyone couldn't help but smile when they saw the foul language in his words. Only Linglongjiao showed disdain and snorted to express her displeasure.
Yang Gongqing said: Li Mi's men are indeed full of talents. The five people mentioned by Ji Kou brothers are well-known because they are more famous in the world. But there are also many other civil servants and generals who can be called figures. Cheng Zhijie, Shan Xiongxin and Bing Yuan
Zhenjun was a famous general among them, especially Cheng Zhijie, who was the most brave and outstanding. His real name was Cheng Yaojin. After he found out that the name was not good-sounding, he asked Li Mi's advisor Wei Zheng to change his name to this elegant name.
Wang Shichong's eldest son Wang Xuanying, whose appearance was not flattering, said: Li Mi still has two fierce generals, Luo Shixin and Qin Shubao, both of whom are extraordinary in martial arts and skilled in military tactics. You must be careful when encountering them.
Kou Zhongtou said: Thank you for the tip, but what I want to know is who among these generals was Zhai Rang's old subordinate?
Everyone was stunned and moved.
Even those who originally intended to despise should put away their contempt.
Wang Shichong stared at Kou Zhong for a long time and then let out a sigh of relief and said: Shan Xiongxin and Bing Yuanzhen were both veteran generals who followed Zhai to conquer the world when Li Mi didn't rise. They were not on good terms with a group of Li Mi's confidants, but if he wanted to incite them to betray Li Mi.
But it's not easy.
Kou Zhong leisurely said: Lord Shangshu, please forgive me for saying frankly. Nowadays, all the heroes in the world are joining the various rebel armies just for the sake of fame, wealth or benefiting the people. The reason why so many people surrendered to Li Mi in the past is because Zhai Rang was killed.
This guy who switched allegiance to the army just wanted to win the future Mr. Right by buying Dakai Dahe. So as long as we show these people that the Mr. Right is not Li Mi, his seemingly unbreakable Kingdom of Wagang will be torn apart because of the flaws in it.
People's hearts are unstable everywhere.
Then he said loudly and resonantly word by word: The situation is now clear, whoever strikes first will be defeated; but if the stalemate continues until Li Mi regains his strength, Master Shangshu will be in danger.
There was a silence in the hall, and even the sound of breathing seemed to have stopped.
Chen Changlin, who was in great shape, said: "From what Brother Kou said, it seems that he has already made up his mind to force Li Mi to send troops first. Why don't you come out and let everyone know the details?"
All eyes were focused on Kou Zhong, even Linglongjiao who seemed to be dismissive of Kou Zhong.
Kou Zhong was very satisfied knowing that he had just established his position in Wang Shichong's military group. He smiled calmly and said: So not only can we not take the initiative to deal with the Nanhai faction, but we can also use them.
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Just when Dugu Ba was about to land on the speedboat, the boat suddenly moved three feet sideways as if being supported by an invisible hand under the boat.
It is this three-foot difference that determines the fate of this murderous man.
A golden light shot out from the water.
After being severely injured, Dugu Ba missed the target and completely lost his composure, with a horrified expression on his face.
The assassin hiding in the water had perfect timing. The moment he stabbed Dugu Ba in the throat, most of his body was falling into the water. He couldn't even scream before he died, so he just didn't fall into the water.
Only then did the two of them see that the one who killed him was a beautiful jade hand holding a golden needle.
Ba Fenghan and Xu Ziling, who had never thought there would be such a change, stared blankly at the calm river water as rain powder fell down.
Shen Luoyan's beautiful face emerged from the water and showed a sweet smile to the two of them. "Thank you two for your help. Otherwise, it would be difficult to avenge this humiliation. But please don't tell people that I did it. Qu Ao is not here."
It's in a secret nest of the Yingui Sect. If you agree to keep the secret for me, I will tell you in return.
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Kou Zhongcheng said confidently: If Master Shangshu can pretend to be stabbed and injured to protect Li Mi, he will immediately attack in a large scale, then our chance will come.
Wang Shichong looked troubled and said: Now we are afraid of being careless and deliberately giving people a chance to suffer a big loss. Wouldn't it be self-defeating?
Zhang Zhenzhou didn't know if he was scared of Li Mi, but he interrupted and said: Li Mi is invincible in all battles. Even though his vitality was severely damaged in the battle at Tongshan, his strength is still there. Why are the Kou brothers so sure that they can defeat Li Mi?
Kou Zhong knew that Wang Shichong, a selfish man, would never take such a big risk if he did not first strengthen everyone's confidence in victory. He spoke in a sonorous tone: "Advise troops to attack the enemy, and Sun Tzu's art of war also includes knowing the enemy."
Your Excellencies, you should know my details. Zhai Rang's daughter and I have always been in contact through her relationship. Li Mi can't hide it from me even if he scolds me. As long as Li Mi falls into the trap and sends troops, we will use the tactics of luring the enemy, secret attacks, and ambushes to expose his plan.
An invincible myth.
After a pause, he continued: I have contacted Liu Heitai, the chief general of Xia King Dou Jiande, and asked him to bluff his aid. So as long as Lord Shangshu is willing to take this risk, it will be strange if Li Mi does not fall into the trap.
Everyone was moved by it.
Wang Shichong perked up and said, "Can you let me see Zhai Jiao's people?"
Kou Zhong patted his chest and said: There is no problem meeting Zhai Jiao, so why not just do it today?
Wang Shichong was still suspicious at this point. But Yang Gongqing said: However, the arrangement for the assassination must be carefully planned to ensure that nothing goes wrong. We will make long-term plans after meeting Sister Zhai. What do you think, Master Shangshu?
Wang Shichong patted the case and said: That's it.
Kou Zhong was very happy and thought, Li Mi, if you can escape from this disaster this time, I, Kou Zhong, will write the name of the powerful person in the world in reverse.
At the same time, he thought that the mask buried in a secret place outside the city might come in handy.
Without the help of Ba Fenghan and Xu Ziling, he would never have dared to let Wang Shichong risk being assassinated.