ABCFWGR Chapter 142: Taking Medicine at the Last Minute
At that moment.
In the courtyard of the Xun Mansion, bodies were strewn everywhere.
Severed limbs and fragments of flesh were scattered all around.
The ground was stained red with blood, a striking and glaring red.
Han Lie, Falcon, and Black Falcon stood back-to-back, heels together.
This was the most common stance used by their once-famous unit.
But ever since that battle, to avoid suspicion, they had seldom used it.
All three were exhausted, only their Tang swords remained as sharp as ever, dripping with blood along the blades.
Surrounding them were wolves eyeing them hungrily, gradually closing in on the three.
"Looks like we might be done for today. I’m sorry for dragging you into this," Han Lie said, full of guilt.
"Don’t talk nonsense. We’ve been as good as dead for a long time. It's just a shame we didn’t die on the battlefield," Falcon said, watching their surroundings warily, a hint of regret in his voice.
"..."
Black Falcon said nothing, the cold gleam of his Tang sword even sharper.
"What a touching display of brotherhood!"
The enemy leader pushed through the crowd and approached, clapping his hands.
His eyes lingered slightly on their stance.
Then he continued, "Seeing as you three have some backbone, how about surrendering now, and I’ll give you a quick death?"
"He tui~"
Falcon spat phlegm at his feet, "I’ve never surrendered on the battlefield. Who do you think you are, trying to persuade us to surrender!"
"Refusing a toast only to drink a forfeit."
The enemy's eyes narrowed, then turned fierce, "Just remnants of the Masked Army, and you really think of yourselves as heroes?"
At the mention of the Masked Army, Han Lie and the others' faces changed.
That was the secret they most wanted to bury deep within their hearts.
"We can't let him live. Let's kill him together!"
Black Falcon spoke calmly.
With that, he dashed forward with his sword.
Han Lie and Falcon followed without hesitation.
"Swish! Swish!"
Blades flashed, and two nearby opponents had their throats slashed.
"You all step back, I’ll deal with these three myself."
The enemy leader, unfazed, waved his men away, cracking his knuckles audibly.
However!
No one noticed a figure standing silently on the wall, observing everything in the courtyard.
It was none other than Gu Chen.
When Han Lie and the others were trapped, Gu Chen had already arrived but hadn’t revealed himself.
Han Lie’s incompetence almost ruined his plans, and he hadn’t lost his temper, which was already lenient.
As for whether to save them or not, that was still up for debate.
But their camaraderie had somewhat moved him.
"Remember my name, Sun Lian Kuang!"
The enemy leader roared as he charged at Han Lie and the others.
The moment the last word fell, his aura surged, like a bloodthirsty lone wolf from the grasslands.
One man against three, yet he showed no sign of falling behind, even with ease.
Even with his physical advantage, it was clear how strong he was.
The defeat of Han Lie and the others seemed inevitable.
Gu Chen still had no intention of intervening.
"Poof!"
Another punch landed, and Falcon, caught off guard, had his chest caved in, spitting blood.
"Falcon!"
Han Lie’s expression changed dramatically as he reached out to help, only for Sun Lian Kuang to anticipate this and crash into him.
In an instant, Han Lie flew out like a kite with a broken string.
Black Falcon, silent all along, was waiting for an opportunity.
Now was the chance.
Tang sword reflecting the moonlight, slicing through the air with a fierce strike.
Had he had such an opportunity at the start, Sun Lian Kuang would have been dead or gravely injured.
But Black Falcon was exhausted, even at his best, he wasn’t at full strength.
"Swish!"
The blade flashed, only slicing off a piece of Sun Lian Kuang’s clothes.
"Impressive swordsmanship!"
Sun Lian Kuang narrowly dodged, but still praised them, taking a step back, "To be honest, I admire you three. So I’ve changed my mind. If you pledge loyalty to me, I can ensure your safety before my uncle. What do you say?"
Yes, he was the nephew of Sun Man Gong.
"Thanks for the offer."
Black Falcon stood leaning on his sword, "But a true man born in this world would rather die standing than live kneeling!"
Unappreciative!
Sun Lian Kuang frowned, then relaxed. This was precisely why he admired them. He sighed, "Alright, since you’ve made up your minds, I’ll grant you a dignified death."
He turned his back, and his men surrounded them again.
Letting them die in battle was the greatest dignity!
"Thank you!"
Black Falcon struggled to stand, clasped his fists, then helped Han Lie and Falcon up.
The three stood back-to-back again, like in their glorious past.
"On the road to the underworld, we’ll have companions, no regrets."
"Kill!"
Just as the three were about to fight to the death.
Han Lie suddenly froze, then looked around, not seeing the voice’s owner that appeared in his mind.
But since it was Mr. Gu speaking, it couldn’t be wrong.
Han Lie grabbed the other two.
Falcon and Black Falcon looked at him in confusion.
"No time to explain, just take this!"
Han Lie poured three pills from a small jade bottle, took one first.
Falcon and Black Falcon, though puzzled, followed suit without question.
The pills took effect quickly.
All three felt a shock, their despair lifting, becoming energetic, their wounds disappearing, their energy surging, their blood boiling.
"What did you take?"
Sun Lian Kuang noticed the change, shouting.
Han Lie stayed silent, and so did the others.
Black Falcon, grateful for Sun Lian Kuang’s earlier kindness, said, "Mr. Sun, you must see our change. If we keep fighting, it’ll only end in mutual destruction. Could you spare us?"
"You have your principles, and I have my bottom line. If you pledge loyalty, I’ll protect you. But letting you go is impossible," Sun Lian Kuang said firmly.
"Then there’s nothing to discuss!" Black Falcon said regretfully.
"Though I don’t know what you took, enhancers are limited, with strong side effects. I just need to stall, and you’ll surely lose." Sun Lian Kuang was knowledgeable.
No more words.
Black Falcon, Han Lie, and Falcon exchanged glances and charged.
Not giving Sun Lian Kuang time to delay.
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