boyutpedia Chapter 36 Reunion
Chapter 36 Reunion
In a secluded spot outside the black pine forest, Wu Han, dressed in leather armor and still bald, sat on the ground by the campfire.
He's thinner than before, but more wiry.
Beside him was a pot of wine and a roasted lamb that was almost done.
Upon seeing Lu Yuan and the others arrive, he patted the spot next to him and said, "While waiting for you, I found a pine sheep, so I roasted it to treat you two."
"You're really stingy, aren't you? You even had to catch some wild game to treat us when we met." Zhou He said bluntly, jumping off his horse and coming closer.
He casually tore off a leg of lamb and handed it to Lu Yuan, then cut off a piece of meat for himself and began to chew.
After a moment of silence, he asked, "Brother, how's it going out there?"
These words brought tears to Wu Han's eyes: "Not bad. I've had nothing to do these days. I captured a stronghold and now I have forty or fifty riders under my command."
"Goodness, after killing that son of a bitch Sun Laosan, you've really unlocked your full potential," Zhou He said, punching Wu Han.
Knowing that he had a place to stay, Lu Yuan breathed a sigh of relief.
"What are your plans for the future?"
"What plans could I possibly have? Now that I've already joined the outlaws, if I don't want to be bullied, I have to become the biggest outlaw. I've decided to slowly gather all the bandits in the vicinity together."
"Then we'll make plans," Wu Hanhao said with a righteous indignation.
Lu Yuan nodded: "That's a good idea, I support it."
After saying that, he picked up the wine jug and took a big gulp.
Zhou He then said, "You've become quite famous in Icefield City this time. Sun Qian was so angry with you that he vomited blood for several days. Boss Sun failed to catch you and got slapped quite a few times by his father."
Now, everyone who talks about you, Wu Han, gives you a thumbs up.
"I would rather go back to the past." Wu Han lowered his head and his voice trembled slightly.
"Bang! Bang!"
Lu Yuan patted him on the shoulder without saying a word.
"Are you out here to fight the Northern Barbarian cavalry?" Wu Han sniffed and looked up to change the subject.
"Okay." Lu Yuan nodded.
"I'll go with you," Wu Han said, chewing on the meat in his mouth.
"No need. Focus on developing your team. We'll ask for your help when it's stronger," Lu Yuan said with a smile.
"Don't talk about helping me, what's mine is yours." Wu Han waved his hand dismissively.
Lu Yuan did not respond, but took out two bottles of Black Jade Bone Tempering Pills from his pocket.
He has now reached perfection; one person wouldn't need so many Black Jade Bone Tempering Pills.
Wu Han can't handle these things outside, so giving them to him is perfect.
"Take this and cultivate diligently. The northern frontier is harsh and cold, but it's the best place to nurture ruthless people. If you can grow stronger, perhaps one day you can negotiate with the imperial court."
Lu Yuan said with a smile.
Wu Han didn't stand on ceremony. After taking the pills, he shook his head and said, "From now on, I will never work for anyone except the two of you."
"Hey, don't drag me into this. I'm just a freeloader who'll follow Lord Lu around to earn some military merits. I'll stick with him from now on."
Zhou He raised his head and said solemnly.
At this moment, the three of them had already subtly united around Lu Yuan as the core.
However, they are still in the growth stage, waiting for the day when they fully grow up and become strong enough to bind the dragon.
Lu Yuan tilted his head back and gulped down a mouthful of wine: "Let's go. If anything happens, send someone to let us know. Stay alive."
After saying that, he got up, dusted himself off, and turned to walk back towards the group.
Zhou He followed behind, carrying a leg of lamb.
Wu Han stood there watching the two men until they left with their group before turning around and mounting his horse.
Heading in another direction.
"Swish, swish!"
As he galloped, figures on warhorses, their faces fierce, emerged from the pine forest and followed in his footsteps.
Everyone kept their heads down, and no one dared to speak.
Meanwhile, Lu Yuan and his group had already embarked on a journey to find the elite cavalry of the Northern Barbarians.
Old Huang led the way.
With Zhou He leading the supplies from the rear, Lu Yuan's troops gradually took the shape of a complete team.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Zhang Zhe was also searching for the elite of the Manyan tribe in the vast wilderness.
His lips were chapped, and the armor plates on his body rustled as he moved on horseback.
It had been three days since he left the city. The discomfort of coming from Yunzhou to the northern frontier, and the feeling of being used to a life of luxury but now eating dirt on horseback, caused him to completely explode.
"Bang!"
He slammed a piece of jerky, which he had only taken two bites of, onto the ground.
"When the hell am I going to run into those Northern Barbarians? I can't take it anymore!" he growled in a fit of rage.
Bai Hong shook his head and rode forward, saying, "You have to endure it even if you can't stand it. This mission is very important. It will bring you three times the military merit, plus goodwill from the Helian family."
"Once you succeed, your path in the military will be much smoother. You must complete this before the other two, otherwise this trip to the northern frontier will have been in vain."
His voice was solemn.
And a few words of rebuke.
This finally brought Zhang Zhe to his senses: "I acted impulsively just now."
Bai Hong's expression improved slightly at this point: "You're someone who understands the implications, so I won't say much more. In short, this time, we must succeed."
The Helian and Zhou families were both based in the northern frontier, and there was already a rift between them. This time, it was not just a competition for official positions, but also a subtle rivalry between the two families.
"If you win, you'll be incredibly glorious; if you lose, you'll likely be sent back to Yunzhou immediately, back to being a centurion, with future promotions becoming virtually impossible."
Bai Hong's reminder brought Zhang Zhe to his senses completely.
"Don't worry, teacher, I will definitely not let you down."
"Hehe, as long as you cheer up, that's good. Among the younger generation of the Zhang family, you are the one I have the most faith in. I know what you're thinking. Haven't you been worried about A Yuan these days?"
If this matter is handled well, I'll give you a month to go see him and completely resolve the problem.
Bai Hong said softly.
Zhang Zhe's eyes lit up: "Thank you for your special consideration, teacher."
"What do you mean by favoritism? You're my only disciple right now," Bai Hong said calmly.
Just then, a cavalryman charged straight toward them and shouted as soon as he got close, "My lord, we have spotted traces of Northern Barbarian cavalry moving ten miles ahead."
Upon hearing the scout's report, Zhang Zhe's eyes lit up. He cracked his riding whip and said, "Notify the troops to meet them. Deal with the Northern Barbarians as soon as possible, then we'll go back and have a drink."
After saying this, he spurred his warhorse and charged forward.
Bai Hong also rallied his spirits and followed closely behind.
Not far away, a group of people were traveling through the wasteland, but if someone got closer and observed carefully, they would find that it was not the elite cavalry of the Manyan tribe.
It was a full squad of Iron Falcons, and the leader was none other than the centurion of the Northern Barbarian Iron Falcons who had been driven away by Lu Yuan.
After escaping back, he was nearly beheaded and had to sell his property. Only after a series of maneuvers did he finally have this opportunity to redeem himself and avenge his crimes.
Therefore, it is very precious.
Just now, he received a report that a troop from Huangsha Fortress City was heading in his direction.
The anger that had been building up inside him immediately burst forth like a flood.
He roared at the crowd behind him, "Everyone, prepare for battle!"