Chapter 196
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Chapter 196: Overlord’s Demeanor
“Surround him!!”
After the two sides passed each other, Bai Ze pulled the reins in his hand.
He decisively turned his horse’s head and charged back.
Luo Ji had not actually appointed him as the captain of this cavalry squad.
However, Bai Ze was their tribe’s cavalry instructor.
The remaining 9 cavalrymen in this cavalry squad were all personally trained by him.
Furthermore, his own strength was sufficient to command respect.
Thus, regarding his sudden issuance of commands, everyone simply turned a blind eye…
The other soldiers who had charged out had already all died in the previous round of charges.
Facing Liu Meng, who was alone, the cavalry squad that charged back easily surrounded the opponent.
Subsequently, Bai Ze, alone on his horse, quickly charged forward.
There was no need for pleasantries.
With a raised hand, a spear filled with killing intent directly thrust towards Liu Meng, commencing a new round of battle!
The two fierce generals immediately fought in a melee.
The battle was not fierce, but it was exceptionally intense.
Benefiting from the height advantage of his mount, Bai Ze’s attacks from above made Liu Meng’s response extremely difficult.
It could be said that he was constantly suppressed.
Yet, he was remarkably tenacious, preventing Bai Ze from taking him down in a short time.
Seeing that more than 10 rounds had already been fought, yet the outcome was still undecided, Luo Ji, upon seeing this, could not help but sigh.
Bai Ze’s temperament still needed tempering.
He had strength, but his personality was too prone to impatience.
However, Luo Ji completely overlooked a problem.
That was, the reason Bai Ze got agitated so easily was because Luo Ji was standing by, watching the entire show.
If he weren’t there, Bai Ze’s entire demeanor would be much calmer…
“That’s enough.”
Luo Ji’s voice calmly sounded.
The moment he heard this, although Bai Ze was not very willing in his heart, he ultimately pulled the reins in his hand after forcing Liu Meng back with a spear thrust, and retreated 2 steps.
Then, he glanced at Luo Ji, who was riding over, and heard him speak as if in an argument.
“I could have killed him in 10 more rounds!”
“My patience has run out.”
Luo Ji’s calm tone stiffened Bai Ze’s expression.
He finally simply stopped speaking.
Of course, he also had no intention of taking action again.
Although he always looked unwilling to do anything, it turned out he was surprisingly obedient…
This was one of the reasons Luo Ji brought him on this expedition.
Another reason was that after the previous battle ended, Bai Ze’s loyalty to him had risen to 75 points.
He had basically moved beyond being a fence-sitter.
Rather than leaving him in the tribal camp, it was safer to keep him within his own line of sight.
He casually confirmed the loyalty change again.
Huh?
It had increased by 2 points.
It seemed that bringing him out this time and showing off the destructive power of the Three-Bow Crossbow was the correct approach.
To increase the loyalty of these generals, Luo Ji had somewhat found some tricks.
Simply put, first demonstrate overwhelming strength, and make them submit!
Turning off the attribute panel, Luo Ji’s gaze fell upon Liu Meng, who was currently panting heavily.
From the moment Luo Ji arrived until now, this Liu Meng seemed to have been continuously sizing him up.
But it didn’t matter.
At this moment, Luo Ji displayed the ease that a strong individual should possess.
“I find you pleasing to the eye. I’ll give you a chance. Submit to me!”
“What if I refuse?”
As he spoke this, Liu Meng’s gaze was still repeatedly assessing Luo Ji.
This young man was clearly the opposing leader.
However, he was too young, and he also seemed a bit too frail.
Yet, at the same time, there seemed to be something else about him, something Liu Meng couldn’t quite pinpoint at the moment.
“You will die.”
These 3 words, concise and full of overbearing presence, were spoken just like that.
At this moment, Liu Meng suddenly understood.
Yes, this man before him was different from Zhang Peng.
When facing talented individuals, Zhang Peng always made himself appear eager for talent and humble towards the wise.
But seeing such a demeanor too often made one clearly feel a sense of hypocrisy and pretense.
However, this man before him was the other extreme.
He grandly and unreservedly displayed his dominance and strength.
Either death, or submission!
That overlord-like demeanor uncontrollably stirred a hint of longing within his heart…
Staring directly at the figure before him, after several seconds, as if having made a certain decision, Liu Meng threw the stone axe and round shield in his hands onto the ground.
“I… submit…”
[System Notification: Congratulations to player ‘Luo Ji’ for successfully recruiting enemy general ‘Liu Meng.’]
“A wise choice.”
Listening to the system notification, a satisfied smile appeared on Luo Ji’s lips.
Meanwhile, Bai Ze, looking frustrated, waved the long spear in his hand.
With the opponent surrendering and becoming one of their own, fighting another true battle with real weapons was clearly impossible.
The outcome of this contest also could not be decided anymore.
Luo Ji, having successfully recruited a fierce general, was in a great mood.
He was not in a hurry to check Liu Meng’s attribute panel.
He needed to quickly end this battle.
He would have plenty of time afterward.
“Sir, your subordinate has a request.”
Just as Luo Ji was commanding his troops to advance towards the enemy tribal camp, Liu Meng, who had just submitted to him, suddenly spoke with a hesitant expression.
“What request?”
Luo Ji frowned slightly.
A thoughtful look appeared in his eyes.
“Your subordinate does not wish to participate in what happens next.”
Liu Meng spoke, steeling himself.
“I thought it was something serious.”
Upon hearing this, Luo Ji’s brows immediately relaxed.
“I grant your request. You may stay outside.”
“Thank you for your understanding, Sir!”
Liu Meng’s actions subtly raised Luo Ji’s evaluation of him.
Regardless of Zhang Peng’s character and conduct, he was ultimately Liu Meng’s former master.
If Liu Meng were someone who could mercilessly kill his former master without batting an eye, then Luo Ji would inevitably have to reconsider using him in the future.
And now, Liu Meng’s actions were clearly correct.
He both upheld his bottom line and did not cause Luo Ji any difficulty.
Leading his cavalry squad, Luo Ji charged all the way in.
The soldiers in Zhang Peng’s tribal camp had long since been routed.
Those with some backbone, apart from Liu Meng, had already died beneath the iron hooves of his cavalry squad.
And those cowering inside were merely a bunch of terrified cowards.
They held weapons, but their trembling legs made them look nothing like soldiers, and they resembled farmers more.
However, Zhang Peng was nowhere to be seen.
It seemed he had found a place to hide.
But where could he hide?
This encircling ancient city wall, meant to defend against external invaders, had now become a prison to trap them to death.
They had nowhere to escape.
After a thorough search, 2 soldiers under Luo Ji’s command brought the pale-faced Zhang Peng before him.
“Don’t, don’t kill me, I have something in my system warehouse…”
Before he could finish speaking, a cold glint flashed.
Accompanied by splattering blood, the long spear in Luo Ji’s hand had already pierced Zhang Peng’s throat.
“Don’t tempt me.”
“I’m here to kill the chicken to scare the monkeys this time.”
“If I couldn’t resist the temptation and let you go, wouldn’t that make me seem lacking in resolve?”
