heavy weapon is king

Chapter 61 Hatred Makes People Grow
At the foot of the Black Wind Ridge.

Niu Meng's tall figure, like a majestic iron tower, stands outside the mountain pass under the Black Wind Village.

Behind him, there were also eighteen black-clothed knights with cold expressions.

These eighteen knights in black, including men and women, old and young, were guarding the entrance of the Black Wind Village.

Niu Meng looked back at the group of black knights who came with him, his expression was full of pride.

This time, in order to assist Nie Zheng in attacking the Changdao Gate, Shen Hongyu has exhausted the core elite of the Shen family village.

The eighteen black-clothed knights who followed Niu Meng to Heifengling were all the most core leaders in the Shen family village, and the strength of these people was all above the fourth-rank warriors.

Especially the leader Niu Meng, his strength is even stronger.

As the head of the first branch of Shenjiazhai, Niu Meng, in the entire Qingzhuling, in terms of martial arts strength, no one except Shen Hongyu dared to compare with him.

You know, as early as three years ago, after receiving the guidance of Shen Hongyu, Niu Meng's strength has improved by leaps and bounds. Now, he is already the pinnacle of the sixth-rank warrior.

The reason why Shen Hongyu let Niu Meng lead the team this time is obviously because of his trust in his strong strength.

Niu Meng raised his head and looked at the sky. The sun had already set, and the sky was dark. It was estimated that in half an hour at most, the sky would be completely dark.

They have been waiting at the foot of the mountain for nearly an hour, my uncle has not come down the mountain yet, is it possible that he is still worshiping those dead souls?
Just as they were guessing, suddenly, everyone heard the sound of galloping horses' hooves above Heifeng Ridge.

A moment later, Niu Meng and the rest of the Shen family's elite saw that the uncle with a gloomy expression was at the head of the horse, leading dozens of elite riders, and galloping straight down the mountain, swirling up smoke and dust.

Seeing this scene, Niu Meng and others were shocked, and hurriedly backed away from both sides of the road entering the mountain pass, bowed their hands together, and waited for the uncle to come.

From a distance, Nie Zheng, who was sitting on horseback, saw more than a dozen black-clothed men with stern expressions standing at the entrance of the mountain, especially the nine-foot-tall red-faced man in the lead. He was impressed.

According to the people's understanding during this period of time, the red-faced tiger that looks like an iron tower is called Niu Meng, the number one general in the Shen family village, and Shen Hongyu's confidant.

It is said that this Niu Meng was a servant picked up and raised by the old village master Shen Tieqiang. He grew up with Nie Zheng, Shen Hongyu and others since he was a child, so the relationship between them is extremely deep.

After seeing Nie Zheng leading the team, Niu Meng immediately led the [-] elite members of the Shen family behind him to salute. "The little ones have seen my uncle!"

"Free gift!"

Nie Zheng waved his hand, and when he rode his horse to the mountain pass, he reined in the reins with a "wow", turned over and fell to the ground.

Immediately Nie Zheng quickly walked up to Niu Meng and the others, helped them up, and said, "I've kept you waiting for so long!"

Niu Meng grinned, and said: "Young Master, you are serious. Heifengzhai and Shen's family are one family, and the blood feud in Heifengzhai is our blood feud. From now on, we will obey my uncle's orders, and we will never disagree!"

Hearing this, Nie Zheng nodded in satisfaction, and bowed his hands in return: "Thank you all for coming to help, Nie is very grateful! It's getting late, let's get on the horse and set off."

"Yes, uncle!"

After hearing the order, all the elite members of the Shen family got on their horses nimbly and rushed to the front door of the team first, clearing the way for Nie Zheng's men and horses.

Seeing that Niu Meng and the others acted cleanly and without delay, Nie Zheng couldn't help admiring secretly in his heart: "It's really a group of rare and elite bandits."

The eighteen black-clothed knights standing behind Niu Meng just now seemed unfamiliar to Nie Zheng, but judging from the sturdy aura emanating from them, they were definitely a group of powerful warrior masters.

Although there are only 19 people in the area, it is enough to block a hundred with one.

Otherwise, Shen Hongyu would not have sent them over.

Seeing that Niu Meng had already led [-] black-clothed knights, and rushed nearly [-] meters ahead, Nie Zheng immediately waved his hand and ordered coldly: "Brothers, mount your horse and set off!"

"Yes, Village Master!"

Under the order of the group of bandit leaders, 53 iron cavalry, including Nie Zheng, instantly kicked up billowing dust and followed closely.

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Tanfeng County and Guangji County are all under the jurisdiction of Huangzhou City and belong to one of the ten counties in Huangzhou.Tanfeng County is located in the southeastern border of Huangzhou, and Changdaomen is located in Xiaoqi Mountain in the north of Tanfeng County, about 200 miles away from Heifengling.
If you are traveling at an ordinary speed, it will take at least seven days to arrive.

But now Nie Zheng and the others are lightly packed and go on the battle, speeding up all the way, it is estimated that they can arrive in three days at most.

Originally, if the 72 iron cavalry led by Nie Zheng and Niu Meng just crossed Huangzhou and went straight to Tanfeng County, it would be too ostentatious.

You know, people like them are green and grassy, ​​all of them have sturdy expressions, cold breaths, and people who know a little bit about the way can clearly find that this is definitely not a group of ordinary people.

If it is discovered by those eagle and dog spies hidden among the people, it will probably bring a lot of unnecessary troubles.

Besides, when crossing Huangzhou City, they will definitely pass through several counties on the way. At that time, all of them will carry weapons and firearms, and they will definitely be checked out when they enter the city gate.

Although Nie Zheng and the others were not afraid of the city defense officers and soldiers of the county at all, even if they forced their way in, those officers and soldiers would not be able to stop them, but they were afraid that the news would reach the ears of Changdaomen and Feiying spies.

Once the enemy notices the abnormality and sets up an ambush inside the Changdao Gate, it is estimated that Nie Zheng's plan to level the Changdao Gate may have an accident.

In order to ensure a smooth journey together, after private discussions between Nie Zheng and Niu Meng, they finally decided to give up running on the dry road and take the waterway to their destination instead.

The plan to divert to the waterway was already prepared by Yi Zixuan of the Shen family.

After deciding to take the water route, at around nine o'clock that night, Nie Zheng gave everyone an order to temporarily change the route and head for the Luosang River, forty miles away.

Luosang River is near Longhu Mountain, and it is less than sixty miles away from Heifeng Ridge.

Moreover, the mountain road to the Luosang River is very secretive and remote, and it is difficult for ordinary people to find it. Besides, Nie Zheng and the others are on the road late at night, who would wander around the barren mountains in the middle of the night so boring?
Besides, Luosang River belongs to the junction of Huangzhou and Liuzhou. This river flows along the edge of Huangzhou to Jiangzhou City, the capital of the county. On the way, Luosang River happens to pass by Tanfeng County.

Therefore, going to Tanfeng County by water is far safer and more secretive.

At about three o'clock in the morning, Nie Zheng led 72 cavalry to a secluded beach by the Luosang River. Immediately, everyone got off their horses and went to the riverside to wait for the boat.

Under the protection of Niu Meng, Nie Zheng walked slowly to the river beach.

At this time, the sky was gloomy, and although there was a dim crescent moon hanging in the night sky, Nie Zheng was standing by the river, but he still couldn't see the whole face of Luosang River.

The sound of the river slapping on the beach was constantly heard in my ears, especially in the middle of the river, where the river was tumbling. It can be seen that the depth and width of this Luosang River should be quite large. Otherwise, how can it be like an ordinary merchant ship? Drive on the river.

Niu Meng has the peak strength of a sixth-rank warrior, so he is much stronger than Nie Zheng in terms of hearing and eyesight.

At this moment, Niu Meng was standing beside Nie Zheng, looking up the upper reaches of the river, hoping to see the boats coming to meet him.

Seeing this, Nie Zheng frowned and said, "When will the boat come?"

Niu Meng turned back and replied: "According to Mr. Yi's arrangement a few days ago, around Yinshi today, there will be two merchant ships loaded with cargo going down the river from Longshan to Jiangzhou City, the capital of the county. At that time, we will only Just board the ship."

Hearing this, Nie Zheng's heart skipped a beat, and he asked, "Are there any people in charge of those two ships?"

Niu Meng nodded, and said: "Well, the person in charge above is the spy that Mr. Yi placed outside in the early years. If there is no one in charge, it is impossible for other merchant ships to stay here, let alone let us Go up with unknown origin."

"That's true!"

Nie Zheng stroked his chin, secretly surprised at the energy possessed by Yi Zixuan, and thought, this Yi Zixuan really has some tricks. When he was in Heifengzhai, he was the confidant of two old village owners. To be able to spread the reputation far and wide within the Nine Great Villages of the South Tiger, apart from the great reputation of Nie Shirong and Shen Tieqiang, it is also inseparable from Yi Zixuan's secret counseling.

Now, Yi Zixuan followed Shen Hongyu to Qingzhu Ridge, and he still developed the Shenjiazhai in an orderly manner and became very popular. From this, it can be seen that this Yi Zixuan is really capable.

Seeing Nie Zheng standing beside him suddenly fell silent, Niu Meng suddenly said, "My lord, are you still angry about Miss not coming?"

"what?"

Nie Zheng suddenly recovered from his thoughts, was stunned for a moment, and said: "Why am I annoyed by her, this time she sent you to help me, and you have done me such a big favor, why should I be annoyed by her? "

Hearing this, Niu Meng sighed deeply, and said in a low voice: "Miss, on the sunflower day of last month, she failed to practice and break through the test, which caused her qi and blood to flow backwards, and more than half of her body's energy was lost. If there is not a few months, it will be difficult for her to return to her original peak state. Originally, the young lady would definitely accompany my uncle to take revenge when Heifengzhai suffered such a catastrophe, but she is weak now, and I am afraid that she will not be able to help my uncle at that time The busyness turned into a burden, so she can only stay at Qingzhu Ridge and take care of the Black Wind Village for my uncle, please don't mind my uncle."

Nie Zheng was silent for a moment, and said, "Did Hongyu tell you to tell me these words?"

Niu Menghan laughed and remained silent.

Thinking of Shen Hongyu's delicate and beautiful figure like a flower, Nie Zheng felt a sense of warmth in his heart for no reason. At that moment, he sighed softly, turned around and left the river bank slowly.

"When you get off the boat, remember to let me know."

"Yes, uncle."

Looking at Nie Zheng's guilty back when he left, Niu Meng felt a little relieved in his heart, thinking to himself, the uncle and miss finally began to let go of their old suspicions.

Nie Zheng left the river bank with a heavy heart, and walked slowly towards a forest. On the way, a group of bandit leaders who were feeding the horses bowed their hands to salute him.

Nie Zheng glanced casually, and found that Fang Yuanzhi was not found among the crowd, and immediately frowned, "Where did Fang Yuanzhi go?"

"He just took the firearm and went to the woods over there." Zhang Long and Zhao Hu pointed to a wood not far away.

Hearing this, Nie Zheng's heart skipped a beat, and he hurriedly walked towards the woods ahead.

As soon as he entered the woods, Nie Zheng saw Fang Yuanzhi in the distance, holding an SVD sniper rifle, practicing various shooting positions.

Seeing this scene, Nie Zheng sighed deeply and didn't bother him any more.

Since the last time he was knocked unconscious and woke up, suddenly, he seemed to be a different person.

Facing the tragic death of his father and Xiao Zhi, his behavior was no longer as crazy and fierce as before.

In the past few days, he seemed a little calm and numb. Except for coming to Nie Zheng's residence the day before yesterday to beg Nie Zheng to let him join the sniper team, he never showed any weakness or sadness in public.

Nie Zheng knew very well in his heart that there is nothing more to be sad than to die.

Fang Yuanzhi will never forget the deaths of Fatty Fang and Xiaozhi. Although he did not express his inner grief during this period, everyone in Heifengzhai knows that Fang Yuanzhi has accumulated hatred in his heart. No one can compare with anger.

He doesn't know martial arts, and he has no skills. The only way to take revenge with his own hands is to practice hard with the SVD sniper rifle that Nie Zheng taught him.

In the past few days, Fang Yuanzhi hadn't spoken a few words to Nie Zheng, but the last words he said to Nie Zheng made Nie Zheng never forget.

"Villager, as long as you let me kill Qiu Zhanlang with my own hands, Fang Yuanzhi's life will always be yours. From now on, I will use my whole life to repay your kindness to my Fang family..."

Thinking of this, Nie Zheng shook his head helplessly, then turned and left the woods.

At this moment, Niu Meng's rough voice suddenly sounded outside the forest.

"Grandpa, the boat is coming..."

(End of this chapter)