Five against two, a fierce battle reignited.
"Brother, could you hand over the three children to me first?"
Escaping from Yangyuan Peak, they hadn’t gone five or six kilometers, and could still faintly sense the three relentless presences pursuing them. As they fled wildly, Peng Bo anxiously called out to the black-clad figure ahead, requesting the children.
Unlike before, Peng Bo now looked at the black-clad figure with a hint of wariness, especially noticing that the person was gripping the three children tightly without letting go, his expression turned immensely tense.
Just moments ago, the black-clad figure snatched the three children from "Lin Ye" and instead of finding Li Xuantiang, chose to escape first, taking them along.
At that moment, Peng Bo realized that this black-clad figure in front of him was not from Long Mountain.
If not from Long Mountain, then why save him?
Though filled with perplexity, Peng Bo still decided to rescue the children first.
Unexpectedly, the black-clad figure ahead suddenly stopped running.
"There are people behind us....."
"Don’t worry, Leader Peng, let them come!"
The black-clad figure directly removed his mask, revealing an exceptionally youthful face.
Peng Bo was first shocked by the youthfulness of the black-clad figure, and after closely observing that face, he confirmed he’d never seen it before. He thought for a moment and continued to ask for the three children.
But before he could speak.
Yuan Cheng simply handed over the three children to him.
"These three have a very high fever; they must have been given something, right?"
Peng Bo took the three children, his expression both perplexed and delighted. Even the caution in his eyes as he looked at Yuan Cheng diminished, replaced by confusion, not even noticing Yuan Cheng’s inquiry.
Having lived over fifty years, even if not a master of people, Peng Bo could see through many things at a glance. Wu Ying and Han Jiuli killed so many people but spared his three little grandsons. For what purpose, he was well aware.
Simultaneously, when Li Xuantiang took him to infiltrate Yang Lu, discovering the children alive, he immediately agreed to help rescue them, knowing his intention.
At its core, it was all about controlling him!
Similarly, although this young black-clad figure wasn’t from Long Mountain or Zhaoyang, regardless of his origins, it was clear that controlling these three children equaled control of him.
Yet, he still directly handed over the three children to him!
A feeling of gratitude rose in Peng Bo’s heart. He cupped his hands and respectfully bowed to Yuan Cheng:
"I am eternally indebted to you, young brother. If ever in need, speak out. Whether through fire or sword, Peng Bo will never refuse!"
Yuan Cheng quickly gestured to his side, waved his hand, and replied with a smile:
"No need, no need. You showed some resolve rescuing these little ones. Our Minister commended you as someone who values honor and integrity, so he ordered us to assist. If repaying, you should repay our Minister!"
Rescuing these little ones, Minister, we offered assistance...
Hearing this, Peng Bo’s expression froze momentarily as he connected the key information in Yuan Cheng’s words, then shuddered.
Besides them, there was a third party...
Looking up at Yuan Cheng again, Peng Bo’s expression completely changed.
Everything occurred too quickly for him to closely observe Yuan Cheng. Now, upon careful observation, he realized Yuan Cheng’s clothing style and material didn’t match any family in Longyou.
Another Camp, involving itself in Longyou.....
Peng Bo’s speculation quickly ceased.
Because Chen Yingyuan and the other two were catching up.
Peng Bo vigilantly turned around, only to see Yuan Cheng nonchalantly facing them, even storing the large axe on his back and approaching with a smile.
"Quite slow, discussed everything with Leader Chen on the way?"
Yuan Cheng’s words left Peng Bo’s expression momentarily frozen.
But the following scene instantly caused his pupils to contract in shock.
Chen Yingba and Wu Tianxing both put away their weapons, slowly walked up to Yuan Cheng, and respectfully bowed to him: "Yuan sir, I’ve informed older brother."
At the back, Chen Yingyuan, with a bitter expression, paused for a moment before walking up to Yuan Cheng and respectfully bowing.
"Chen Yingyuan, at your service, Yuan sir!"
This..... what’s going on......?
"Alright, rest assured. Our Great Xia is different from other Camps; as long as you serve our master well, Great Xia will treat you and your family generously....."
Yuan Cheng didn’t seem to care whether they paid attention, and after speaking directly turned to Peng Bo, inviting him by extending his hand: "Leader Peng, unless I’m mistaken, you likely have nowhere else to go. How about joining us to meet our Minister?"
Peng Bo’s expression was already numb, but realizing he indeed had nowhere else to go, as Yuan Cheng said, his face first showed some desolation. He turned to look at his three grandsons, and could only smile bitterly while nodding.
Meanwhile, Chen Yingyuan and the other two suddenly realized that Yuan Cheng had handed over the three children to Peng Bo. Their expressions showed initial shock, but quickly turned to Yuan Cheng with complicated emotions in their eyes.
"Our Great Xia is different from other Camps."
Recalling Yuan Cheng’s earlier statement, their eyes turned from complexity to a growing hope.
Hopefully, it indeed is so!
As for the events far away in Yang Lu, let’s set those aside.
On April 16, as night approached.