chsdbacks Chapter 4 Yang Lin: This boy is extraordinary
Chapter 4 Yang Lin: This boy is extraordinary
The newcomer had a pair of Water and Fire Dragon-Binding Staffs hanging from his waist on both sides, and rode a Thousand-Mile Golden-Eyed Cloud-Smoke Beast.
His temples were gray, yet he exuded an aura of imperial power.
It was none other than Yang Lin, Yang Huchen, the Prince of Kao Shan of the Great Sui Dynasty.
"Father, if I'm not mistaken, these people seem to be attacking that boy."
Xue Liang, one of the Thirteen Protectors, stared at the battlefield, analyzing the situation.
"Um."
Yang Lin's tiger-like eyes swept across the room, taking in Lü Xiao's predicament.
As far as he knew, the people around Qin Qiong were all quite capable.
That kid wielding the halberd was actually able to withstand the combined attack of several people; that's quite an achievement.
Wang Bodang and his men, who were supposed to be besieging Lü Xiao, gripped their weapons tightly and looked as if facing a formidable enemy when they saw Yang Lin appear.
"Uncle Bao, how about we talk?"
Yang Lin rode forward and asked softly.
He was very puzzled by the choice of this adopted son.
Did Yang Lin do something wrong?
Whether it was official rank or martial arts skills, he never treated Qin Qiong unfairly.
"Okay, let's talk over there."
Qin Qiong put away his mace and gestured for him to proceed.
"Zilie, let's leave quickly."
Taking advantage of the tense atmosphere, Cheng Yaojin winked at Lü Xiao.
"Hey kid with the halberd, come over here."
Xue Liang looked up, a smile on his face.
Since they were besieged by Wagang, the enemy of my enemy is my friend.
Qin Qiong betrayed his adoptive father without explaining why, leaving his adoptive father heartbroken.
Perhaps this halberd-wielding youth can become Qin Qiong's replacement.
Lu Xiao grabbed the halberd and gave Cheng Yaojin a grateful look.
The moment he turned to leave, Wang Bodang and the others also relaxed their vigilance.
But the next moment, Lü Xiao grabbed the bow and arrow from beside Red Hare, nocked the arrow, and shot without hesitation.
He naturally inherited his ancestor's skill in shooting the halberd at the gate.
"Berdan, watch out!"
The Wagang people were drawn to Yang Lin's arrival, but they never expected Lü Xiao to suddenly launch an attack.
"Don't resort to underhanded tactics!"
Compared to the shouts of command, Lü Xiao's arrows were clearly faster.
"what!"
A scream rang out as Wang Bodang was struck by an arrow and fell from his horse.
Upon seeing this, the Wagang people rushed forward to protect Wang Bodang.
"This is just interest; we'll settle the rest later. None of you will escape."
Lu Xiao did not forget to take the reins of the old horse and came to Xue Liang and the others.
He had just observed that Xue Liang called the old man his godfather.
The group unfurled a flag bearing the character "Yang".
If he wasn't mistaken, this person was Yang Lin.
It doesn't matter whether you side with Yang Guang or Yang Lin; as long as you are valued by Yang Lin, you will naturally be recommended.
A moment later, Yang Lin and Qin Qiong returned one after the other.
"Your Excellency, please return. If you insist on fighting, we will accompany you to the end."
Qin Qiong bowed respectfully, glanced at Lü Xiao one last time, and then left with his men.
"Godfather, the negotiations didn't go well?"
Xue Liang noticed that Yang Lin seemed somewhat lost and asked him what was wrong.
"Um."
Yang Lin sighed; he had only brought about fifty people with him on this trip.
The objective was not to attack Wagang, but to negotiate with his former adopted son, Qin Qiong.
Now that Qin Qiong is unwilling to return to his side, he has no choice but to return to Dengzhou first.
"Let's go back to Dengzhou. We've come all this way for nothing."
Xue Liang greeted everyone and even brought Lü Xiao with him.
The godfather, Yang Lin, was visibly in a bad mood and unwilling to talk to anyone.
He needed to find a good opportunity to introduce Lü Xiao to his godfather again.
Meanwhile, Qin Qiong learned that Wang Bodang had been ambushed and killed by Lü Xiao, and he was helpless.
They owed Lü Xiao something, so it's understandable that Lü Xiao harbored resentment.
Why resort to such underhanded tactics? Can't you just take revenge through your own abilities?
Once everyone returned to Wagang Village, the matter of Lü Xiao came to an end.
"What? They want me to be the chieftain?"
Cheng Yaojin put down his wine bowl, stood up, and asked with great confusion.
That's really strange. It's not like all the people from Wagang are dead, so why are they looking for a good-for-nothing like him?
"Yaojin, only you can be the chieftain. We drove Lü Xiao away entirely for your sake."
Xu Maogong said with great care.
"Don't give me that nonsense, I'm not doing it. Whoever wants to be it can be!"
Cheng Yaojin had no interest in the matter of becoming the chieftain, and his participation in the flag-raising ceremony and the selection of a king was merely for show.
Especially since this chieftain's arrival was illegitimate; he robbed someone.
If he sits down, what kind of person does he become?
"I remember now, Master Shan is the leader of the bandits in nine provinces, so he should be the chieftain."
If no one supports Cheng Yaojin, it's clear that Xu Maogong and the others don't want Shan Xiongxin to become the chieftain.
Although the bandit leader of the nine provinces had a powerful background, a bandit is still a bandit.
What they need to do is to raise a righteous army, not a den of bandits.
"I'll pass. I'm used to a leisurely life. Being a general is enough for me."
Seeing that no one reacted, Shan Xiongxin smiled and tried to smooth things over.
With Erxianzhuang gone, he had only one thought left in his life: to kill all the Li family members to avenge his elder brother.
He wanted to take the position of chieftain.
Only in this way can he strengthen himself and one day confront the imperial court and the Li family.
Unfortunately, none of his former brothers were willing to support him, so he naturally couldn't bring himself to ask.
"Haha, Fifth Brother is brave and skilled in battle; he should be the foremost military general."
Xu Maogong chuckled, and the matter of Shan Xiongxin becoming the chieftain was thus dropped.
Then, he turned his attention to Qin Qiong.
They became sworn brothers because they gathered together to celebrate the birthday of Qin's mother.
In terms of prestige, Qin Qiong is the best.
If all else fails, Qin Qiong will temporarily take this position.
Soon, the Wagang Loyalty Hall was converted into a council hall.
The master of Wagang was chosen to be Qin Qiong, Qin Shubao, who traversed both banks of the Yellow River on horseback, wielded his mace to conquer three prefectures and six counties, and was renowned for his loyalty and righteousness.
Lü Xiao was naturally unaware that the throne of Wagang had fallen to Qin Qiong.
He followed Xue Liang to Dengzhou and was settled in an inn.
According to Xue Liang, Yang Lin fell seriously ill after returning to Dengzhou.
"Zilie, Zilie, is he inside?"
The door opened, and Lü Xiao invited Xue Liang in.
"Your godfather's illness is almost cured. Let me take you to see him."
Xue Liang got straight to the point, rubbing his hands together somewhat embarrassedly.
He had repeatedly assured his adoptive father that he would give Lü Xiao an important position, but Lü Xiao had been waiting for so many days in vain.
"Okay, thank you very much, Brother Xue."
Lu Xiao was overjoyed; he could finally see Yang Lin.
Inside the Prince's Mansion in Dengzhou City, Yang Lin sat outside the courtyard, leaning back in a chair and basking in the sun.
Compared to the past, their momentum is still there, but their spirits are much lower.
A woman behind him raised her fist and gently massaged Yang Lin's shoulder.
"Father, please don't dwell on Qin Qiong's matter."
"Ugh!"
Yang Lin sighed heavily.
He was extremely kind and righteous to this adopted son.
He gave me the official position.
It's no big deal.
He taught me martial arts.
After all, he's only lived once, and it's his good fortune to have met someone with such talent.
But why couldn't this person understand why he would give up being one of the Thirteen Protectors to become a bandit?
Is it really that difficult for Yang Lin to find someone to inherit his mantle and protect the Sui Dynasty?