Chapter 49: Zhang Fei Goes Out to Battle

  "General, outside the city walls, Huang Fu's 30,000-strong army is besieging the city, and he is now challenging us to battle." The next day, as soon as it dawned, a soldier came running to report. Xu Feng was dressed in his golden armor, shining brightly like a heavenly warrior, dazzling and radiant, illuminating everyone around him. Xu Feng waved his hand, "It's time to meet old Huang Fu."

  "Pass on my order: apart from the troops defending Xue City, all other generals will follow me in scaling the walls. I'd like to see what kind of skills Huangfu Song has that would allow him to break through Yangzhai."

  "Yes." Looking at Xu Feng who was like a golden armored god of war, the messenger's eyes were filled with worship and he hastily replied before retreating.

  Before long, the three armies gathered together, each and every one of them spirited and eager for battle. The Tiger Guards, clad in copper helmets and armor, stood in neat rows, their military bearing solemn and stern, standing tightly behind Dian Wei. Dian Wei held a pair of iron spears, standing proudly, his eyes fixed intently on Xue Feng.

  Apart from the few hundred people under Xue Cheng's account, everyone else has arrived. Xu Feng was shocked again, Zhang Fei had actually run back, Xu Feng's face sank, and he shouted "Get out of here!"

  "General, I assure you that this time it's not me sneaking out. General Xue knew the government army was attacking the city and specifically ordered me to come and assist in the battle. Zhang Fei is innocent! I hope you will investigate clearly." Zhang Fei forced a bitter smile, hastily explaining the whole situation from start to finish, afraid that Xu Feng would get angry and chase him away. With a battle to be fought, he had been anxious and eager for action.

  "Really?" Xu Feng's heart skipped a beat as he stared at Zhang Fei in surprise and asked.

  "Probably... when... really." Seeing Xu Feng's face turn red with anger, his expression not good, Zhang Fei's face turned red too, and his tone was somewhat insufficient.

  "Rubbish! What's going on? Tell me the truth." As soon as Xu Feng saw Zhang Fei's expression, he knew something was fishy.

  "It's actually because I heard... the government army is attacking the city, so I specially asked General Xue to take the initiative to come." Zhang Fei didn't dare hide it anymore and had to tell the truth.

  "I knew it, you, from now on, stop pretending in front of me, return to the team and settle this later." In front of the three armies, Xu Feng didn't want to make things too difficult for Zhang Fei either. After all, his old father still had kindness towards him, let alone that Zhang Fei's heart was still good and he didn't have any malicious intentions.

  "Thanks, Commander." Zhang Fei smiled complacently and hastily grabbed his snake spear to stand at attention, as long as he could fight on the battlefield, even if it meant being punished, Zhang Fei didn't mind, anyway, his skin was thick, a beating would only require a day's rest. If Xu Feng knew his true thoughts, he wouldn't know whether to cry or laugh.

  Xu Feng was beaten by the 30th army for more than ten days, and Zhang Fei didn't care at all. Comparing people is really infuriating.

  "All you generals follow me to ascend the city and welcome the enemy." Seeing the three armies lined up neatly, morale boosted, after several days of recruiting, now under Xu Feng's command, the number of men and horses has more than doubled, with as many as 8,000. Facing Huangfu Song's 30,000 imperial troops, as the defender, Xu Feng didn't worry at all, let alone he still had a trump card that hadn't been revealed yet.

  "Huangfu Song, Xu Feng?" As Xu Feng led the generals up to the city wall, Huangfu Song's eyes suddenly lit up. He saw a golden-armored youth on the high tower, with a bright helmet and armor, his face stern, surrounded by people like stars and moon. Huangfu Song immediately guessed that this young man was Xu Feng. However, unexpectedly, Xu Feng was so young. He covered his forehead with his hand, observing carefully. The seasoned Huangfu Song couldn't help but secretly praise him.

  Xu Feng's eyebrows were divided into eight colors, his eyes were like bright stars, his sword-like brows and sharp eyes, his nose was like a hanging gallbladder, handsome and majestic, heroic and powerful, with an aura that soared to the sky. At such a young age, his eyes were like lightning, his face was like autumn water, not looking at all like someone of his age, but instead steady and mature, with a bold and fearless spirit, without any hint of childishness or frivolity on his face.

  "What a pity! What a pity that such a late-born son has actually gone over to the Yellow Turbans and is willing to be a thief." Huangfu Song supported himself with his hand on the table, sighing and lamenting.

  "Haha, General Huangfu, I've long admired you. Have you been sleeping well these past few days?" Xu Feng stood atop the city wall and heard Huangfu Song's deep sighs, instantly recognizing him, and immediately spoke out with a laugh.

  "You little doll, you're actually willing to be a thief! Hurry up and surrender, otherwise the city will be broken and people will die, and your life will be forfeit!" Huang Fu shouted loudly at Xu Feng.

  "It's impolite to point fingers at others, but considering your age, I won't bother arguing with you. If you want to attack the city, I'd advise you to think thrice - don't you care about the influential families inside?" Xu Feng sneered.

  "You despicable little wretch, how can you be so ruthless? What have those aristocratic families done to offend you? You dare to use them as hostages against me? Don't you feel ashamed, as the commander of the three armies, that people will mock you for this?" Huang Fu's beard was quivering with rage, his face red with anger, as he pointed at Xu Feng and berated him loudly.

  "Dianwei, you say this old guy has such a bad temper and a dirty mouth, is there any way to help him release his fire?" Xu Feng chuckled and turned around, smiling at Dianwei.

  "That's easy, just wait till I leave the city and capture his dog head, let's see how he dares to quibble then?" Dian Wei glared at Huangfu Song with disdain.

  "Watch this." Seeing Xu Feng shake his head, Zhang Fei couldn't help but pull out the precious bow from a nearby soldier's back, draw the bow and place an arrow on it. The bowstring vibrated as he shot an arrow at Huangfu Song.

  With a whoosh, the arrow shot out like lightning, flying swiftly towards Huangfu Song. Huangfu Song was shocked and hastily leaned forward on his horse's back. With a loud crack, he barely avoided it, but his helmet was still hit by the arrow. The arrow had precisely pierced through the top of Huangfu Song's helmet, and with tremendous force, it knocked off his helmet to the ground. His hair also became disheveled, and his appearance was extremely wretched, causing the Yellow Turbans soldiers to burst into loud laughter.

  "Xu Feng, you are indeed despicable and shameless. If you have the ability, come out of the city and fight me. Do you dare to accept the challenge?" Huang Fu's anger was like thunder, worried that he would be shot again, hastily turned his horse around and retreated dozens of meters.

  "Haha, what's there to be afraid of? Come on, beat the drums and all the generals will follow me out of the city to meet the enemy." Since the opponent dared to come and attack the city, Xu Feng felt that he would be impolite if he didn't give them a warm welcome.

  "It's about time!" Zhang Fei exclaimed excitedly, rubbing his hands together in glee.

  "Boom, boom, boom!" The war drums sounded in unison, the gongs and drums shook the sky. As the drumbeats rang out, the city gate drawbridge was lowered, and Xu Feng led three thousand elite soldiers pouring out like a flood, bursting forth with a fierce killing aura.

  The two armies faced each other, and Xu Feng waved his hand. The crowd formed a long snake array, "Who is willing to capture the dog head of Huangfu Laoer for me and vent my hatred?" Having been scolded by Huangfu Song for several sentences in a row, Xu Feng was really unhappy in his heart, planning to give him some color and let him see the ferocity of the Yellow Turban soldiers.

  "I'll go." As soon as the words fell, Zhang Fei urged his horse and charged out with his spear. Xu Feng couldn't help but smile wryly, "Zhang Fei, can you not be so impulsive?"

  Dian Wei also burst out laughing, Zhang Fei was like a raging fire, bold and straightforward, indeed a hot-headed person.

  "Huangfu old man, come quickly to accept death! Wow, wow, zha, zha, Yan Ren Zhang Fei is here, dare you fight me?" Zhang Fei's thunderous voice shook the heavens, stunning Huangfu Song and his men, who stared with wide eyes. Many warhorses retreated in fright at Zhang Fei's shout. Xu Feng secretly gave a thumbs up, recalling the legendary feat of Zhang Fei shouting down Cao Cao's hundred thousand strong army at Changban Slope Yang Bridge.