My Years in the Jianghu with the Prince: A Time of Unethical Conduct

Chapter 167 Tenderness and Enemy Attack

The two played around for a while longer until Xie Yan finally couldn't resist and bit Chu Ling's shoulder hard. Only then did Chu Ling finally calm down, hold Xie Yan, and fall into a deep sleep.

Both men, one traveling day and night without stopping and the other working tirelessly for the war effort, were already quite exhausted.

Even though the war is still raging and the turmoil has not subsided, the environment here is noisy, with the constant sounds of horses' hooves and the clash of weapons.

But at this moment, their fatigue and tension from the past few days slowly dissipated in this tender and affectionate moment.

Their hearts finally settled down.

But the brief moment of peace was fleeting.

Half-asleep, Xie Yan seemed to hear the sound of a horn.

He didn't sleep as soundly as Chu Ling, and soon opened his eyes.

Only then did he realize that he was resting his head on Chu Ling's arm, the two of them facing each other, their noses touching.

Even in his sleep, Chu Ling seemed restless, his brows furrowing slightly involuntarily. His other hand not only clutched Xie Yan's clothes but also tightly wrapped around his waist, as if afraid he would run away.

Xie Yan suddenly found Chu Ling's actions both funny and cute.

If he wants to leave, no one can stop him.

Chu Ling was woken up from his sleep by Xie Yan. Before Xie Yan could even speak, he immediately realized what was happening.

The two exchanged a glance, and amidst the increasingly urgent bugle calls, they sprang to their feet and quickly straightened their clothes.

Just as Xie Yan put on her fake face, Chu Ling, dressed in full armor, handed her a light suit of armor.

This light armor was clearly Chu Ling's usual attire, and there were still some traces of fighting on it.

Xie Yan chuckled, reached out and caught the light armor, but instead of putting it on herself, she flipped her wrist and fastened the light armor to Chu Ling's waist.

He smiled confidently: "Don't worry, I won't die, I don't need this."

"I know."

Chu Ling grasped Xie Yan's hand as she helped him put on the light armor.

His fingertips were warm, carrying a weight that should not be underestimated.

But I don't want you to get hurt.

Xie Yan paused slightly, something seemed to flicker in her eyes, but in the end she said nothing, and simply helped Chu Ling put on the light armor without further ado.

The two exchanged words in just a few breaths, and then without any hesitation, they strode out of the tent together.

The two stepped out of the tent and saw billowing dust in the distance. Outside, soldiers were assembling urgently, and the atmosphere was tense.

Xuanfeng and his companions, dressed in armor, also rushed over.

Xuanfeng's expression was solemn, and he said in a deep voice, "The scouts ahead have reported that General Wu's camp has been attacked by the barbarians! The current situation is unknown, but I'm afraid it won't be good."

The barbarian attack was swift and decisive. By the time the scouts discovered them, they had already breached the defenses from the front, clearly indicating that they were well-prepared.

Even with his extensive experience, General Wu and his men would likely struggle to cope with a surprise attack when caught completely off guard.

Not to mention, according to reports from scouts, there seems to be another barbarian army lying in ambush on the east side of General Wu's camp, which has already formed a pincer movement against them.

At this moment, the only ones who could provide immediate support to that side were Chu Ling and his men, who were closest to General Wu's camp.

Chu Ling decisively ordered, "I will lead a team to provide immediate support."

"Peach Fairy, come with me. You all stay here and remain on high alert at all times."

"Yes!"

The army's actions were swift and orderly, and they quickly completed their assembly.

With a serious expression, Chu Ling mounted his horse, squeezed his legs together, and the steed neighed and galloped off.

He led his army away at breakneck speed.

The chaotic sound of horses' hooves echoed across the vast plains, kicking up dust that swirled in the wind.

Amidst the smoke and dust, Xie Yan seemed to see Chu Ling turn around and glance at him from afar, across the crowd.

The horses galloped away, and in no time the army could be seen.

Xie Yan then slowly withdrew her gaze.

Although he trusted Chu Ling, for some reason, he still felt a sense of unease.

The camp where they were located had temporarily returned to calm, but the atmosphere remained stagnant and tense.

Time passed by, and just as everyone was anxiously waiting, soldiers suddenly rode up on horseback from afar.

When Xuanfeng received the message, he thought it was a soldier bringing good news. He was about to go forward with a joyful expression when his movements suddenly froze.

The soldier looked pained, his clothes were stained with blood, and two or three arrows were sticking out of his back.

Not only him, but even the horse he was riding was seriously injured.

After galloping all the way to the camp, the horse finally gave out and neighed, then rolled heavily to the side with its rider.

Xuanfeng quickly stepped forward to catch the falling soldier.

His back was covered in blood, a gruesome sight.

One arrow even pierced his chest from behind, protruding from his chest.

"Quickly! Go and call the army medic!"

Xuanfeng looked at the arrows and recognized them as barbarian arrows, and his expression immediately changed.

The soldier's lips moved, and after spitting out several mouthfuls of blood, he managed to say with all his might, "Cough cough... The enemy has bypassed the camp and is attacking here. They are expected to be here in about 15 minutes..."

He stopped breathing completely before he could finish his sentence.

Xuanfeng's expression hardened, and he subconsciously muttered, "The rear? I remember the rear should be General Chen's camp, could it be that they are also there..."

But there's clearly no time for him to think about that now.

The ground had already begun to tremble, and the sand and gravel began to bounce incessantly.

Xuanfeng immediately shouted in a deep voice, "All soldiers, listen to my command! Immediately enter battle readiness and follow me to meet the enemy!"

"Yes!"

Meanwhile, from the distant horizon, an army, accompanied by dark clouds, pressed in, stirring up clouds of dust.

Xie Yan lifted the curtain and came out.

Among all the fully armed soldiers, he stood out in his casual clothes.

"So it was a feint attack."

He faced the dust and wind with a relaxed and indifferent expression. "Or perhaps, it's a coordinated attack from within?"

Xie Yan then whistled, mounted his horse Shaladi, and caught up with Xuanfeng, who was leading the army to meet the enemy.

Xuanfeng glanced at him, frowned, and said, "This is war, you're not even wearing armor, how can you manage?"

Xie Yan raised an eyebrow and smiled, "I've never actually fought a battle, but I'm quite good at killing people. I think there shouldn't be much difference between the two."

Xuanfeng: ...That seems to make sense. I don't know how to refute it for a moment.

"Oh, by the way, is it okay to drug me?"

Xuanfeng: ...You really haven't forgotten your original intentions.

"Do as you please, as long as you don't hurt your own people."

"You should say that to Meng Lan."

"..."

The barbarian army, like wolves and tigers, marched menacingly towards the main force.

They left billowing dust on the ground and created a great noise, and those at the front, judging from their attire, were probably several barbarian nobles.

They rode tall horses, their faces beaming with arrogant smiles, seemingly taking the army before them in utter contempt.