Chapter 351: That Stunned Look (1/2)

Chapter 351: That Stunned Look

Translator: Sparrow TranslationsEditor: Sparrow Translations

…

The second morning.

A dense white mist covered the entire Thunderous Lion Settlement. In addition to the snow-white icy fog surrounding it, it gave off the impression of a winter silvery makeup.

The dense black cloud finally arrived in front of the Thunderous Lion Settlement, stopping at an area five hundred meters away from the Thunderous Lion Settlement and quietly gazing at the heavenly scenery in front.

Wu Feng, wearing an exquisite jade coloured armour, rode on the Jade Ripple Stallion positioned at the front of the black cloud. He gazed at the Thunderous Lion Settlement which was already so close to him with a faint smile on his face.

”Reporting!”

Right at this moment, a spy riding a horse dashed over from afar, arriving in front of Wu Feng. He dismounted and knelt down on one knee.

”Speak.” Wu Feng replied blandly.

”The main gate of the Thunderous Lion Settlement is completely open. There isn't a single soldier standing guard.” The spy quickly blurted out everything that he saw.

”There are no defences?!” The smile on Wu Feng's face instantly froze.

Before he arrived, he had considered many possibilities. For example, Chen Feiyu would set up defences around the Thunderous Lion Settlement in advance, or, Chen Feiyu would be standing at the main gate of the Thunderous Lion Settlement waiting for him.

However…

What does not setting up any defences mean?

The stratagem of the empty city?

Wu Feng was also very well-read. Even though he didn't have much experience leading troops in battles, he was still well-versed with some of the famous stratagems.

The eponymous stratagem of the empty city. Setting up an empty city to see if one dared to attack.

Wu Feng frowned. He wasn't a suspicious person, however, he wasn't a reckless person as well. He was pondering Chen Feiyu's intentions.

This form of pondering was one in which he placed himself in the other party's situation.

However, after a long fifteen minutes of thinking, he couldn't understand what reasons Chen Feiyu would have to set up the stratagem of an empty city at such a time.

It was simply too unexpected.

The power of the Thunderous Lion Settlement's defences were imaginable. It was a fortress. In addition to Chen Feiyu's military strength, there was simply no need for him to employ such tactics.

This time, Wu Feng was truly somewhat stunned.

Giving up the fortified Thunderous Lion Settlement just to give him a scare? No matter what, such a thought process was somewhat unimaginable. It was more similar to that of a plan thought out by a kid.

But, was Chen Feiyu such a person?

Of course not.

If Wu Feng hadn't fought with Chen Feiyu before, he might feel that this was a sign that Chen Feiyu was surrendering to him. However, Chen Feiyu left the Thunderous Lion Settlement. Instead of defending, he attacked.

Clearly, he wasn't a person who feared a battle.

It was recorded in ancient books that the stratagem of the empty city was first employed with one's military strength was greatly outnumbered by the enemy, with the intention of enabling one's troops to escape and prevent the enemy from giving chase.

But now…

The settings were clearly completely different.

Chen Feiyu had the ability to fight. Wu Feng was very sure of this point.

But, what was this all about?

”General, are we attacking?” A commander was similar confused after listening to the spy's report. However, an empty city was placed right in front of him.

Leave it?

That was simply impossible.

”Attack!” Wu Feng quickly made a decision. He had already arrived at the main gate of the Thunderous Lion Settlement. Retreating now was impossible. As for what Chen Feiyu thought, since he couldn't understanding, there was naturally no need to continue thinking.

”Send the entire army?” The commander asked once again.

If it was a completely fortified Thunderous Lion Settlement, he would definitely not ask such a dumb question. However, the settlement in front of him had absolutely no defences. Hence, he had to voice out this question.

”No, the Thunderous Lion Settlement leans against the cliff. There are three main gates. Give the orders. Send three hundred troops split into three groups, each group entering from a different gate into the Thunderous Lion Settlement for an hour. Report back after gaining knowledge about the situation within the settlement!” Wu Feng shook his head and decided upon a more conservative strategy.

”Roger!” The commander instantly understood.

The current situation in the Thunderous Lion Settlement was still unknown. The enemy hadn't revealed his intentions. Sending the entire army into the settlement would indeed be an extremely dangerous and risky move.

Using three hundred soldiers to test the water was also indeed an extremely wise choice.

…

The three hundred soldiers were quickly picked out, their horses galloping as fast as they could towards the three main gates of the Thunderous Lion Settlement. Not too long later, they smoothly entered the settlement.

There wasn't the slightest bit of resistance.

This caused Wu Feng, who was standing not too far away, to frown once again.

Don't tell me this idiot Chen Feiyu really gave up the Thunderous Lion Settlement to me? Or, could he have other plans.

Wait a moment!

Don't tell me Chen Feiyu was raising a commotion in the East to launch an attack on the West?!

Wu Feng's expression instantly changed. At this moment, he had over ten thousand roops. However, there were two thousand troops in his camp, the Yan Ya Settlement and the Shi Zun Settlement.

If...

Chen Feiyu gave up the Thunderous Lion Settlement and snuck around to attack the Yan Ya and the Shi Zun main settlements, it was equivalent to using one main settlement to swap for two.

It was very worth it!

Wu Feng was in a dilemma. He felt that there was a very high possibility of this happening. However, he was thinking of another plan.

What if this was what Chen Feiu wanted him to think?

Then, causing him to give up the Thunderous Lion Settlement so that he could keep it safe? If that happened, whether they fought or not wouldn't be the problem anymore.

Instead, it would be about him being outsmarted by Chen Feiyu.

Mock and shame!

This was something Wu Feng didn't really wish to accept, especially being played around in the hands of Chen Feiyu after almost losing on the way here.

That was worse than death.

What should I do?

Should I immediately retreat back to the two main settlements, or grit my teeth and take down the Thunderous Lion Settlement first?

Wu Feng felt extremely hesitant. However, in the end, he decided to continue waiting. One hour wasn't too tedious to wait, hence, he decided to wait for the three hundred soldiers to return with the news.

The dense black cloud pressed down upon the Thunderous Lion Settlement five hundred meters away from the main gate.

Quietly waiting for the news from the three hundred soldiers.

The wind grazed the faces of the soldiers. It was somewhat cold, signifying that winter was truly approaching. They also knew one thing. When the winter came, the combat examination would end.

The Great Xia would never allow a hundred thousand soldiers to suffer through winter in the chilling Southern Mountain Range.

Because, the soldiers of the Great Xia Dynasty simply couldn't withstand the icy chill of the Southern Mountain Range. Other than them not being used to it, the other factor was that the snow would be too thick, greatly hindering the movement of the soldiers.

If they were forced to stay through winter in the Southern Mountain Range.

The price to pay would be extremely huge.

As time slowly passedby, Wu Feng thought of another possibility. Would the three hundred troops be able to enter, but be unable to leave? If that was the case, should I still launch an attack?

Just as he thought…

Three groups of soldiers galloped in from afar. There were exactly three hundred.