Chapter 328: Walked Into a Trap

Chapter 328: Walked Into a Trap

"Yes!" Han Chao responded.

Only then did Qin Xiaoyao leave the city tower to take a break.

Though it was called taking a break, she didn’t actually leave the city tower. Instead, she sat in a small room within the tower, drinking tea and waiting for news.

After about an hour, Han Chao finally arrived again.

He informed her that the south gate had been broken through.

Qin Xiaoyao's eyes lit up.

She went up the city tower and, with great fanfare, boosted the morale of the soldiers, making her final appearance before handing over the command of the western side of the city to Han Chao and secretly slipping out of the city.

After leaving the city, Qin Xiaoyao sped along.

Soon, she rendezvoused with Huang Fei and others who were lying in wait outside the western city.

Reassured that the Liao Army hadn’t come to the western city again, Qin Xiaoyao felt a bit more at ease.

"Go and reach out to the other two teams. We’ll set off immediately!" Qin Xiaoyao commanded.

"Yes!" Huang Fei responded excitedly.

An hour and a half later, the three special training teams led by Qin Xiaoyao, along with three thousand elite soldiers, quietly approached the vicinity of the Liao Army’s headquarters.

However, upon observation, Qin Xiaoyao found that the defenses of the Liao Army’s headquarters were much tighter than she had anticipated.

There were numerous both visible and hidden sentries, and the number of soldiers was substantial.

"Hold on," Qin Xiaoyao quickly said.

Frowning, she then spoke, "The number of troops left behind is greater than expected. Direct confrontation—we might not necessarily win."

"Here’s the plan," she continued.

"Huang Fei, take your men and the three thousand elite soldiers and launch a direct attack to draw the Liao Army’s attention."

"Huang Shi and Huang An, the two of you together, find where the Liao Army’s grain is stored and find a way to burn their supplies."

The Huang brothers exchanged glances and each nodded at Qin Xiaoyao.

Their boss hadn’t mentioned her own intentions, but they knew she was going to do something significant.

What big thing, you wonder?

Well, naturally, it was assassinating the Liao Army’s commander-in-chief! This was her usual operation, after all.

"Let’s go!" Qin Xiaoyao commanded.

The Huang brothers quickly split up.

Before long, Huang Fei led his men in a charge toward the Liao soldiers’ camp and clashed with the Liao soldiers inside.

Meanwhile, two special training teams circled around to the rear and secretly infiltrated the Liao camp, searching for the location of the Liao Army’s grain storage.

Qin Xiaoyao acted alone and penetrated the Liao encampment, hunting for Xiao Yuan.

She moved with agility and speed.

Observing the Liao camp, she plotted her path.

Unfortunately, the Liao encampment was extensive.

Despite finding several Liao generals' tents, she failed to find Xiao Yuan.

To avoid raising suspicion, she refrained from attacking the Liao generals.

However, as time wore on, she grew increasingly anxious.

The Liao soldiers grew more composed, and the sounds of battle from outside the camp diminished.

This was highly unusual...

Unless Huang Fei and his 3,000 elite troops had been suppressed.

And the special training unit led by Huang An and Huang Shi had not stirred, which was also worrying...

Thinking of this, Qin Xiaoyao’s eyes landed on a Liao general arranging military matters.

Without hesitation, she revealed herself, rushed forward, and slew him on the spot.

She then dispatched several nearby generals and a few soldiers.

"I am Qin Xiaoyao! Xiao Yuan, where are you? Come and face your doom!" she shouted fiercely.

Upon hearing this, a significant reaction erupted within the Liao camp.

A large number of soldiers began to converge on her.

Undeterred, Qin Xiaoyao seized a spear and began to cut down the Liao soldiers attacking her.

While fighting, she continued to taunt.

"Xiao Yuan, you old scoundrel! Come and die!"

"I’ve killed your grandson and countless men, yet you cower like a coward! Don’t you want revenge?!" Qin Xiaoyao laughed maniacally.

Despite the overwhelming number of Liao soldiers, she remained unscathed, her movements flawless.

Not only was she unharmed, but she also continuously felled the Liao soldiers who approached her.

She was like a demon risen from hell.

The Liao soldiers were terrified, and many hesitated to fight.

However, Liao generals at the rear drove them forward.

They hoped to overwhelm Qin Xiaoyao with sheer numbers and slay her.

Knowing their intentions, Qin Xiaoyao did not flee but continued to shout provocations and create chaos to draw the Liao army's attention.

Only by doing so could the Huang brothers and their men have a chance to escape.

Indeed, at this point, Qin Xiaoyao had to suspect that her team was in trouble.

Or perhaps they have fallen into a trap set by others.

It was no easy feat for her to gather three special training teams and three thousand elite soldiers.

If they were all lost here, she would cry.

So, it's better for her to draw the hatred and divert attention. Buying some time would help them retreat.

As for her, if she only needed to stall for a while, no one should be able to harm her in the short term.

Qin Xiaoyao's suspicion was indeed correct.

There was indeed a trap set up in the Liao Army's headquarters.

Once the three thousand elite soldiers entered the Liao camp, they were quickly surrounded.

The other two special training teams that went around the rear fared no better.

Upon entering the camp, they were quickly discovered and trapped.

Fortunately, both the special training team members and the elite soldiers were highly trained.

Although they were trapped, they continued to fight bravely and weren't overwhelmed by the Liao Army.

However, despite this, their situation remained dire.

The number of Liao soldiers in the camp was unimaginable. As long as the Liao soldiers continued to reinforce and attack the elite soldiers and special training team members, death would eventually await them.

By actively exposing herself and drawing fire, Qin Xiaoyao could buy them some breathing room.

Now, she could only hope that the Huang brothers were clever enough to find a way to lead their men out of the encirclement as soon as possible. They could only save as many lives as possible.

There was no doubt that Qin Xiaoyao's strategy was effective.

As soon as she appeared, a large number of Liao soldiers were dispatched to hunt her down.

And the more fiercely she fought, the more soldiers were sent.

Xiao Yuan had a pre-existing grudge against her, and given her prestige in the Jin army and the threat she posed to the Liao Army,

For Xiao Yuan, killing her was more valuable than killing the three thousand elite soldiers and the three special training teams.

Seeing more and more Liao soldiers filling her field of vision, like a tidal wave, almost forming a quagmire around her, Qin Xiaoyao's expression turned grim.

Damn it, if she didn't leave now, she might really be unable to leave...

With a heavy heart, she no longer hesitated.

Qin Xiaoyao suddenly leaped up and stepped on the shoulder of a nearby Liao soldier.

Then, she directly stepped on the shoulders and heads of countless Liao soldiers, charging out—

"Xiao Yuan, old bastard, next time I'll take your head!" Qin Xiaoyao shouted fiercely as she charged out.

"Release the arrows—" At that moment, someone from behind suddenly ordered.

Before Qin Xiaoyao could turn around, she heard the whistling of arrows cutting through the air.

A cold glint flashed in her eyes, and with her spear, she struck down several arrows in an instant.