Jie Sang packed the music box in an ancient sandalwood box, and then solemnly handed it back to Sun Tu: "Then please donate this treasure to the emperor when the time comes, so as to promote the dignity of my Buddhism."
Sun Tu hurriedly took the box respectfully with both hands. Not to mention, after putting it in the sandalwood box, the music box, which was originally just a toy, suddenly seemed taller, and then he solemnly agreed. Just when Sun Tu was holding the box and was about to say goodbye, Jie Sang suddenly looked at him and said, "Donor, it's getting late today. How about you rest in our temple for the night?"
Sun Tu was stunned by these words and looked at the sky outside. Although it is indeed a bit dark today, it is only close to noon now in terms of time. Why is there such a thing as staying late at night? But he could also see that Jie Sang really wanted to let him stay here, which made him feel a little playful: "Master, what do you mean by this? Please clarify."
"This Chengtian Temple may be ordinary in other aspects, but there is one thing in the city that is second only to the imperial palace, and that is that no one dares to mess around in our temple." Jie Sang said seriously, looking at Sun Yat-sen University expectantly. way. At this point, Sun Tu quickly understood. It was obvious that he saw that someone would be harmful to him and wanted to protect himself, so he made this invitation!
But how could Sun Tu be frightened by this threat? He immediately smiled and said: "I accept Master's kindness, but since it is trouble, even if I can escape today, what about tomorrow? I can't stay in the temple forever. Aren't you going?" After saying that, he had formally stood up, and sincerely bowed down to thank me again: "But I still want to thank my master for helping me. I will come back to listen to my master's teachings when I have time!"
After saying this, Sun Tu stopped lingering and slowly exited the room. After seeing Sun Tu's resolute look, Jie Sang said nothing to persuade him to stay, but just watched him leave, and then sighed softly: "Some things are inevitable after all, and there will be another storm in Xingzhou City..."
Seeing Sun Tu coming out with a sandalwood box, Lin Dong, who was waiting outside, was immediately delighted: "Did General Sun really ask Master Jie Sang for the treasure?"
"Exactly, this is the most precious treasure of Buddhism. It is enough for the Xi Feng clan to shine at this year's birthday banquet." Sun Tu nodded and took out a piece of furoshiki from his arms, then wrapped the box and tied it Carrying it on his back. Since there might be threats outside, he had to be fully prepared.
After doing all this, he looked at Lin Dong again: "How are your martial arts skills?"
This question made Lin Dong stunned for a moment, and then he said with a bitter face: "I only work as a sweeper in other courtyards, and I only barely ride a horse. I have never done anything with anyone..."
"Then you stay in the temple for now and wait until it's safe before going back." Sun Tu said, ignoring the frightened and inexplicable reaction, he strode to the door of the temple, bowed to the monk on the side and saluted. , he got on his horse, and then quickly glanced at the few followers who were still staying outside the temple to see what they would do.
When Sun Tu thought about it, since Jie Sang saw that he was about to be attacked, it was very likely that these stalkers would find an opportunity to attack him. In this case, there is no need for him to be so passive, he can just strike first. As for the identity and origin of these guys, he didn't care whether they were from Xi Fengyao or the prince. He killed them.
The consequences for them are always better than getting hurt themselves.
After making up his mind, Sun Tu turned his horse and slowly leaned towards the guys who were staring at him blatantly. At the same time, his right hand was pressed on the handle of the knife at his waist, and he could draw the knife at any time!
Those people were originally looking at Sun Tu with arrogant and provocative faces. When they discovered that this man was approaching with murderous intent, they were frightened and subconsciously took two steps back. At the same time, they each touched their personal belongings. weapon. After Sun Tu got closer, one person finally couldn't bear the murderous aura and shouted loudly: "You... what do you want to do?"
"I'm the one to ask you this, right? Since this morning, you have followed me from the east of the city to this place. What is your purpose?" Sun Tu asked, but his speed did not change at all. Slowly, his legs have even been drawn in to clamp the horse's belly, with a vague intention of controlling the horse to move forward.
"My surname is Sun, this is the capital of our Xia Kingdom, and you are not allowed to act arbitrarily!" The expressions of the few people who felt the pressure changed again, and they screamed repeatedly. They had already taken out their sabers one after another, because otherwise If they do, they won't be able to withstand the terrifying murderous aura.
Sun Tu narrowed his eyes, raised the corners of his mouth, and the disdain on his face could not be more obvious: "So in the end, you want to defeat me based on my status? Then I will let you down!" As soon as he finished speaking, he made a move with his right hand. Turning over, the saber was unsheathed silently. At the same time, he jerked the reins with his left hand, and the horse immediately neighed. The forward speed suddenly accelerated, turned into a small trot, and rushed towards those people.
"You... are bold! We are..." Just when a few people were wondering whether they should reveal their identities to scare off Sun Tu, at the end of the long silent street ahead, there was another sound of horse hooves hitting the bluestone pavement. , the sound is very urgent, like a drum beating suddenly.
I don't know whether it was because of the rain and snow, or because it was almost noon, but there was no one else except Sun Tu and the others on the long and already quiet street outside Chengtian Temple.
But at this time, someone finally came, and there were more than one or two people. A cavalry team of twenty people suddenly passed through from behind the stone archway in front. The black outfit, the leather chest protector, and the sharp sword already in his hand, even though they were still a long way away, made several people, including Sun Tu, change their expressions and hold their hands. The knife's hand became tighter and tighter.
It turns out that the real threat does not come from these stalkers! Only then did Sun Tu realize. No wonder Jie Sang wanted to stay in the temple. This cavalry team really put a lot of pressure on him!
Although the people he faced also felt the pressure, they relaxed at this time. Now that the reinforcements had arrived, Sun Tu did not dare to attack him again! Although they couldn't tell the origin of this black cavalry, they only needed to know that they were here to deal with Sun Tu.
But just when these people relaxed a little and were about to scold Sun Tu in a mocking manner and let him abandon his weapons and be bound, Sun Tu let out a soft drink: "Kill!" He shook the reins and controlled the horse to rush forward at full speed, with the knife in his hand. He also swung out decisively, directly attacking the stalkers in front of him.
"You..." The scolding quickly turned into exclamations and screams. These people never expected that Sun Tu would be so decisive. The two people in front didn't even have time to react.
He quickly beheaded him, and the last person just raised his sword to block the incoming steel sword, but due to the disparity in strength, his mouth burst open. The steel sword fell out of his hands, and with a scream, he was killed by Sun Tu with a knife. After a while, the body fell with a plop into a large pool of blood that had already gathered.
This immediately shocked the black-clothed cavalry who were riding their horses leisurely, causing a trace of confusion in their originally orderly team. They really didn't expect that Sun Tu would make such a fierce choice under such circumstances.
Because in their opinion, even if Sun Tu already knew that they were here to deal with him, there should be only two choices at this time, either to run away, whether to try to escape back to Chengtian Temple to seek shelter, or to go to another part of the long street. While running, they all had back-ups to deal with them; or they simply charged in and killed them, which was exactly what they wanted. They believed that the combat power of their team was enough to surround and kill one person.
But Sun Tu actually chose to turn a blind eye to them, and even killed all the people in front of him! This was beyond their expectations, and it also made them feel chilled. They faintly realized that the person in front of them was far more cruel and terrifying than they had judged!
In fact, Sun Tu had his own considerations in doing this. In his opinion, the threat of these stalkers around him was not small. Originally, he was one against many, so how could he dare to hold back, so he took advantage of the moment when the enemy relaxed to kill the ones he could kill first, and then dealt with the cavalry again!
After decisively killing three people and returning to the horse to see that the team was slightly confused, Sun Tu was even more happy. Without any hesitation, he reined in the reins again, clamped the horse's belly, and twisted towards the twenty soldiers. A cavalryman in black quickly rushed over.
The cavalry was also tempered over time. Even if they were slightly distracted, they quickly recovered when Sun Tu turned around and pounced. As soon as the leader gave an order, they quickly dispersed and covered the target like a net. Even at this time, they were still wary that Sun Tu would find an opening to break out and escape, so they immediately formed a formation and surrounded the long street. At the same time, some people even neatly lifted the black short bows placed on the sides of the horses. When he got up, arrows with cold light were aimed at Sun Tu.
Sun Tu, who was controlling his horse to charge forward, was suddenly startled when he saw these bows and arrows. Only then did he realize that his situation was more dangerous than he imagined. In such an unobstructed situation, once they are shooting from all directions, no matter how good your martial arts skills are, you will not be able to save your life!
Thinking in his heart, his forward momentum did not slow down at all, and his eyes were focused on the leader who had just given the order.
To the galloping horse, the distance of seventy or eighty steps was nothing. In the blink of an eye, there were only less than twenty steps left between the two sides. But at this moment, seven or eight archers had already let go and let go of their arrows. Several rays of cold light came roaring from all directions, making it impossible for Sun Tu to find an angle to dodge.
But Sun Tu's choice once again exceeded their expectations. He had no intention of avoiding the arrows. He continued to rush forward, facing the arrows, holding up the steel knife, and pounced on the black-clothed cavalry. The leader!
"Seeking death!" The man was also very angry when he saw this, and shouted violently. The iron spear in his hand was thrust out with the momentum, and it went straight to Sun Tu's chest, vowing to knock him off the horse with one shot!