Two Arrows of the Border City

Military flags fluttered in the wind, spreading deathly aura. The name "Wanyan Chang" sent shivers down the spines of the defending soldiers, their faces turning pale.

Luo Yu, who didn't know the details, asked curiously: "Who is this Wanyan Chang?"

"A general in the Qiang army."

Xiao Shaoyou said coldly:

"This man commands troops steadily and has a cruel nature. In recent years, he has led troops to invade multiple times. He conquered Yunyang Pass twice, raiding the interior. He's an old enemy of our border army. Every time he breaks through the pass, he slaughters the people. Many people in Yunyang Pass have died at his hands."

"Sounds like a ruthless man."

Luo Yu's gaze grew heavy as he looked outside the city. The Qiang army's formation numbered four thousand men. From the intelligence gathered beforehand, this was the Qiang army's main force.

Just five hundred cavalry had thrown their side into chaos earlier. If all four thousand cavalry attacked, the Qian army would surely suffer a crushing defeat.

The two armies faced each other in silence.

A single horse galloped out from the Qiang army formation, riding alone outside the city walls, shouting fiercely:

"General Wanyan personally leads a large army. Yunyang Pass is just one isolated city. I advise you to surrender early! Otherwise, when the city falls, all will be destroyed and everyone will be slaughtered!"

Luo Yu immediately looked at the three commanders, trying to observe any unusual expressions from their subtle changes. If anyone was a traitor, they should appear unnatural.

But the three men's expressions were consistent - tense with a hint of fear. Luo Yu watched for a long time but saw no abnormalities. It seemed Wanyang Chang's terrifying reputation wasn't exaggerated.

"Who would have thought Wanyan Chang would lead the troops."

Kong Xian clenched his fists:

"It seems we can only defend to the death, waiting for the Qiang army's supplies to run out, forcing them to retreat."

Silence fell around him. They couldn't fight, so they could only defend to the death.

Unexpectedly, the Qiang cavalry outside the city wasn't just shouting. He raised a curved bow and shot at the city walls from afar:

"Whoosh! Whoosh!"

"Thud!"

Two arrows shot out in succession, hitting the Qian army flag in the city, tearing a piece of the flag which fluttered wildly in the wind.

"Whoa!"

"Whoa whoa!"

The Qiang army formation erupted in thunderous cheers and shouts, their morale reaching its peak. The Qiang cavalry commander, Lai Erhua, who shot the arrows, swaggered arrogantly, laughing wildly:

"Qian army brats, your fate will be like this flag, torn to pieces! Hahaha!"

"Damn, too arrogant!"

Kong Xian gritted his teeth, his face turning green with anger. The mood of the soldiers on the city walls sank to rock bottom, but they were powerless to do anything.

Taunting, extreme taunting.

"General Kong, I request to shoot an arrow to boost morale!"

A firm voice rang out. Everyone looked up blankly, searching for the source of the voice. In the end, all their gazes fell on Luo Yu.

"You?" Kong Xian frowned:

"You want to shoot arrows with the Qiang soldiers?"

"Yes!"

Luo Yu repeated:

"If we let the Qiang soldiers continue their arrogance, the morale of our troops will hit rock bottom, which is not good for defending the city."

Luo Yu spoke grandly, but he actually had his own calculations. If he could really boost morale, he could ask Kong Xian for a reward.

What reward? Naturally, to make up for the extra military salary.

"You have what qualifications to shoot this arrow? Do you really think you're invincible?"

Li Chengxiao sneered:

"The Qiang soldiers excel at cavalry archery, which is our Qian army's weakness. If you hit it, that's one thing, but if you miss, won't morale be even lower?

Can you take responsibility for that?"

"Ah, General Li, you're being too harsh."

This time, Jun Yi spoke up in his defense:

"The enemy is at our doorstep. For Luo to dare face the enemy alone is commendable. Why are you boosting their morale before he even shoots?"

"Hmph, I just don't want to see him embarrass General Kong."

Li Chengxiao's face was mocking. Ever since Luo Yu had refused his recruitment in person, he had been extremely displeased with him.

"Luo Yu, have you thought this through?"

Kong Xian was hesitant. He knew Luo Yu's capabilities, but Li Chengxiao wasn't wrong. If this arrow missed, it would be a huge embarrassment and morale would plummet.

"Ahem."

Xiao Shaoyou's thin voice came from behind:

"The Qiang soldiers have strong bows with long range. Ordinary bows aren't enough."

"I've thought it through."

Luo Yu raised his head calmly:

"If I miss, I'll accept military punishment. I just ask General to give me a strong bow."

Luo Yu's confidence was incomprehensible to others. When he was in the small mountain village, he had made several bows according to his memories, practicing archery in his spare time. His archery skills were quite exceptional.

"Good! Captain Luo is indeed loyal and brave!"

With those words, Kong Xian had no reason to refuse. He waved his hand:

"Bring me my bow!"

Two guards hurriedly brought over a bow. In terms of string material and craftsmanship, it far exceeded ordinary bows, clearly a powerful bow.

"The Qiang people's bows are strong. Use this bow to shoot."

"Ah, General Kong is even bringing out his favorite bow."

Li Chengxiao's mocking voice rang out again:

"Boy, this is a five-stone bow. Even General Kong can't pull it. It's just for show. Do you really think you can use this bow to kill the enemy?"

Kong Xian's forehead turned black. Li Chengxiao was even mocking him, but he indeed couldn't pull this bow.

"Five-stone bow? Indeed powerful."

Luo Yu pulled the bowstring, slightly surprised. He turned to look at Li Chengxiao:

"I wonder if General Li can pull it?"

Ordinary soldiers could only pull two-stone bows, elite soldiers could pull three-stone bows, and anything above that was one in a hundred brave warriors.

Luo Yu's counter-question immediately choked Li Chengxiao. He said coldly:

"Now it's your turn to shoot, not mine! If you embarrass yourself, don't blame me for enforcing military law!"

"Whether I can pull it or not, General Li can watch."

Luo Yu sneered, turned to face the city walls, stood on a burlap sack pile, right foot on the city bricks, drew his bow and arrow, slowly pulling the bowstring. His back was particularly resolute under the sunlight.

All eyes were on him. Could this thin, weak-looking Luo Yu really pull a five-stone bow? Even if he could pull it, could he shoot accurately from such a distance? His soldiers were especially nervous, their hearts pounding. Was their captain really as capable as rumored?

Amid the many surprised gazes, Luo Yu really pulled the bowstring full, the bow curved like a full moon. The arrow shot out with a beautiful arc in the air. The sun was blinding, and Lai Erhua couldn't see the situation from afar. Suddenly hearing the sound of breaking wind, he was so close that all his body hair stood on end. He yanked the reins hard.

"Whoosh!"

The action was still half a beat too slow. The first arrow hit the horse's head, the horse fell to the ground with a neigh, throwing Lai Erhua off its back.

"Ouch!"

Lai Erhua screamed in pain, realizing something was wrong, hurriedly got up to run.

Luo Yu smiled, his lips curling slightly:

"Hit!"

"Whoosh!"

Another arrow shot through the air, piercing Lai Erhua's back of the head, blood spraying out.

Silence fell over both armies, everyone was horrified!

What incredible archery!

"Bravo!"

"Hahaha!"

Thunderous cheers erupted on the city walls, especially from the new recruits like Lu Qingyun, who were completely in awe. These two arrows were so satisfying.

Only Li Chengxiao's nose was twisted with anger. When Luo Yu finished shooting, he smiled at him. He knew that was mockery.

A horse galloped out from the Qiang army formation again, but this time he had learned his lesson and stopped far from the wall, shouting:

"General Wanyan asks, what is the name of the archer?"

"Luo Yu, from Longxi!"