Datang: From exiled prince to eternal tyrant

Chapter 397 Entering the Dead Land
At this time, the sky was getting dark, and it was no longer convenient to travel in the dense forest.

Chu Feng asked everyone to rest where they were and wait until dawn before making plans.

When Qu Gacang received the news, he couldn't stop laughing.

So good!

These Tang soldiers really thought they could run rampant in Nanzhao, but they didn't know that Nanzhao had many natural dangers.

At that time, he only needs to make more use of it to severely damage the King of Shu.

After Li Ke took over Qujing City, Su Dingfang naturally dispatched related matters.

I thought Chu Feng would come back soon.

However, Chu Feng was not seen until nightfall.

He called people to ask:
"Is there any news about Chu Feng?"

The lieutenant shook his head, he only knew that General Chu had led people to chase the remnants of Qujing who had fled, but no one came back.

"Report Your Highness, General Chu has not returned yet."

Hearing this, Li Ke frowned immediately.

Chu Feng is brave and good at fighting, and he is not a reckless person.

Even if he didn't catch up with the remnants of Qujing, he would return immediately instead of having no news like now.

Su Dingfang also finished his work at the moment and walked in.

"Your Highness, the Nanzhao remnants in Qujing City have been cleaned up."

He cupped his hands and saluted, and after sitting down, he felt that something was missing, because he didn't see Chu Feng's figure.

"Where's Chu Feng?"

Su Dingfang knew that he took people to chase the deserters, but at this hour, he should be back.

"There is no news from Chu Feng, you send someone to check immediately."

Li Ke's tone was serious.

There are many strange things in Nanzhao Kingdom, and they are afraid of being bumped into by Chu Feng.

Su Dingfang also realized the seriousness of the matter and immediately went to arrange it.

However, what they were waiting for was the news that Chu Feng and his party were missing.

"Are you sure they're heading in this direction?"

Li Ke asked, pointing to the forked path on the right.

"Yes, Your Highness, there are marks made by our people here."

The deputy general who checked the news earlier said affirmatively.

Li Ke immediately led his men to chase after him.

At this time, the sky is not yet bright.

Chu Feng and others who were trapped in the dense forest had already rested, leaving only a few people standing guard.

Chu Feng sat in front of the blazing fire, thinking about how to get out.

He was also worried that if he couldn't get out in time, those who followed him would be in trouble.

The worst thing is to attract Li Ke.

"Your Highness, according to the signs, General Chu and others have entered this forest."

The deputy general reported.

All of them held torches, which illuminated the surrounding area very brightly.

It is most easy to lose direction in dense forests, especially the virgin forests in the Yunnan-Tibet area. If you enter rashly without the guidance of local residents, you will be easily trapped.

After getting lost, people's psychological endurance will gradually weaken as they fail to find a way out again and again.

At the same time, the temperature difference between day and night in the dense forest is extremely large, which can easily cause hypothermia in the human body.

If Chu Feng and the others were not found as soon as possible, they might die in it.

"Su Dingfang, you stay in Qujing, I will bring people in."

Li Ke ordered.

However, Su Dingfang and other generals did not dare to let His Highness the King of Shu take risks, and they all spoke out to stop him.

What's more, he got off his horse and knelt in front of Li Ke's horse to prevent him from entering.

"You don't need to persuade me anymore, only the king can go back safe and sound."

"Anyone of you will be trapped to death just like Chu Feng."

Li Ke said seriously.

Su Dingfang understood that Li Ke was right, but if the king of Shu was allowed to take risks, wouldn't his subordinates all become incompetent.

However, just as he was about to speak, he heard Li Ke say again:

"You don't need to say much, just wait in Qujing."

Afterwards, Li Ke led people into the forest to look for them.

The reason why he is sure is because there is a compass in the system mall, and there are also items needed for survival in the wild, so he is naturally not afraid of dense forests.

After going deeper along the way, a lieutenant general has been checking the marks left by Chu Feng and others, and the sky is gradually getting brighter.

"Your Highness, the marks of General Chu and others are broken."

Li Ke looked around. There were dense forests all around, and the air was humid. Occasionally, he could still hear the chirping of birds and monkeys.

Then, he listened carefully again, and found that there was a small stream flowing smoothly.

"Go this way."

Li Ke pointed to the right side, and everyone walked in this direction.

There must be truth to what His Highness said.

Within half an hour, everyone arrived at the edge of the stream, where they could rest.

The so-called creek is actually just a very clear and shallow ditch.

The war horses they brought bowed their heads to drink water, while Li Ke took two experienced soldiers to check the surroundings.

Sure enough, just as he thought, Li Ke found a pile of ashes from the fire that was still warm.

And around here, there are also traces of people and horses moving.

"Your Highness, there is a seal here."

A soldier pointed to a tree from which a piece of bark had been chopped off.

Li Ke nodded and asked someone to bring the others, and they would soon find Chu Feng and the others.

When everyone arrives, everyone acts immediately.

It's just that they didn't go very far when they heard the sound of weapons clashing.

Li Ke and the others searched for the sound, and saw Chu Feng and the others waiting, killing each other until their eyes turned red.

They were all wounded, and more than a dozen people were lying crookedly on the ground.

"General Chu, stop quickly."

The lieutenant yelled anxiously, and the man also rushed over.

However, Chu Feng didn't seem to know him, and the long sword directly pierced his heart.

Li Ke quickly pulled him back, dodged the oncoming long sword, and then quickly circled behind Chu Feng, knocking him unconscious with a knife in his hand.

The other soldiers who followed also stepped forward to help, but were stopped by Li Ke.

"They are suffering from miasma, and they will return to normal after the miasma dissipates."

Li Ke said after knocking out all the people in the scuffle.

About half an hour later, the miasma dissipated, and Li Ke ordered the people who had fainted to be put on horseback.

Chu Feng was the first one to wake up. When he saw that Li Ke had entered the dense forest, he couldn't help being anxious.

"Your Highness, how could you be so adventurous?!"

Even though he said that, Chu Feng was deeply moved. If it wasn't for them, why would His Royal Highness the King of Shu take risks.

"Don't worry, if this king can come in, he can go out naturally."

"Besides, if this king doesn't come, you will all die here."

Li Ke said indifferently.

Chu Feng was even more moved, the imposing seven-foot man was about to cry.

"Okay, just wake up, we're going out."

"Yes!" Chu Feng rubbed his face and rode behind Li Ke.

Qu Gacang and Luo Xingluo waited until the news that Li Ke had also entered the dense forest before heading to Kunming with laughter.

The king of Shu, Li Ke, is dead, and the remaining soldiers of the Tang Dynasty have nothing to fear.

They first entered Kunming, and then together with the reinforcements sent, they counterattacked Qujing and regained the lost territory.

"Your Highness, are you saying that the reason why we fell into the miasma and lost our minds is because we took off our masks?"

Chu Feng asked.

They took off their masks because they were trimming, and they never thought that they would fight each other not long after taking them off.

(End of this chapter)