CH 29

There were no explanations , no words of comfort or apologies  given  why they were exposed under the sun the whole afternoon . Gu Yun gently raised her hand with fingers  pointing to the side of the training  field and gave  strange instructions,

“Later, divide into groups of fifty. There will deep pits  before you with the network of thistles and thorns, single plank bridge and  obstacle wall.  You  must jump out the pits then proceed  crawling to the bramble network . After you crawl out move forward towards the bridge. If you fall down you must return from the beginning. As for the tall walls I don’t have to I say but you must climb over. Behind high walls waiting are ten bows and ten arrows . Your target  is not a bull’s eye but a feather hanging from the top. The person who can shot the feather with one arrow  will be able to stay. “

A  clear resounding  voice was very loud that everyone can hear. The things they did the whole afternoon is nothing special. The spectators were expressionless . High above the platform were curious few elderly people.

On the site is a twenty or thirty feet long pit excavated more than ten feet deep and above it is a tunnel of thorns and thistles. After the network of thorns  and thistles there is a net with a quagmire underneath that one has to creep and crawl under to pass. These obstacles are unreasonably harsh… After the network ahead are ten trunks with the girth is a big as the  mouth of a bowl standing upright across on the ground . Past the trunks  is a wall of more than three meters tall.

Why is this girl  doing so many strange things? Suddenly the three people watching found the training exercise funny and very interesting. Now, they are watching it avidly,

The Su military officers do not have martial arts skills  so don’t even mention  of elite martial arts  skills but the soldiers all looked very calm.. Gu Yun smiled and said,

“I know you are the elite of the elite, I have no doubt that you can pass these obstacles, but you have to remember there are only ten arrows.

The audience  understand what she meant. Only the fastest ten people in each group of fifty are eligible to shoot, therefore the rest are eliminated.

Sure they know what she meant, Gu Yun  facing the side of  Han Shu gave the command,

“Start now. ”

” Rank and file! ”

Han Shu loudly ordered the soldiers to orderly arranged in fifty rank formations.  The three thousand men lined up very fast and very neat in sixty rows. Gu Yun was secretly amazed. General Su’s array of tactics is practiced very well. On a battlefield of large scale against the enemy, their formation is so precise and quick and the enemies can never find a weak point to attack!

Gu Yun still admiring the team went to the venue of the obstacles. To begin Han Shu  distributed the  first arrows to the soldiers  and they went to the end of obstacle course. Everyone understood that if they cannot reach the first ten   then they are out of contention.

Fifty people almost at the same time jumped into the three meter long, three meter wide and three meter deep pit. Obviously there were so much men inside the small space. Each man was pasted against each other making it very hard to move even more to climb out.  It was easy to get in but not crawl out is nearly impossible. Sure enough the opening of the pit became bigger before someone could get out.

Crawling under the thistles and mud have no difficulty for them. It only made them covered with mud but after running across the single plank bridge  however the  more than three meters high wall stopped many men to get through until the unstable foundations of the wall have toppled over.

When the arrows were claimed by their masters, Su Ren’s Lieutenant, Yu Shijun standing by the wall shouted,

“The men behind withdraw! ”

All those who wasn’t able to quickly climb the walls looked very defeated. The  man lucky enough to get the arrows also does not necessarily mean they are victorious .

The target was twenty feet away and the white feathers were being blown by the night wind was swinging back and forth. The night was only lighted by the torches and in the midst of the swinging blaze even if a person was able to see the floating feathers still it won’t be clear, let alone shoot it! Gu Yun didn’t give them time to take aim but after the arrow was picked up it must be shot in less than half a quarter of an hour. Running in front of the rest, the owners of the arrows are breathless and the floating feathers was to test one’s eyesight!

This turns result is not totally clear. Yu Shijun looked also at the feather which flutters as the target and under his heart he secretly criticizing Gu Yun’s cunningness. Under such trick only very few people could complete! The first round everyone was annihilated when a moment ago people were full of confidence but now even the audiences were also finally anxious.

“Next to start. ”

The  second batch of men rushed out and jump down the pit and the first man to climb out is someone familiar. Gu Yun squinting slightly, that is – Lou Yan! In the rainforest, he made her impressed. His bones are strong, force of the muscle is explosive muscle and the very high wall is not a problem . However, shooting the floating feather, she is not certain about it.

Luo Yan passed through the clearance all the way . Execution was all neat as Gu Yun expected. He was the first get the long arrow. Luo Yan looked at the distant feather without a hint of hesitation with the bow he released the arrow  and nailed the target!

Good aim! Good eyesight! Gu Yun secretly delighted. This guy is a molded talent!

The second group performed very well.  There were four men who shot the feathers.

The trial for the few remaining  groups are all good. Leng Xiao and Ge Jingyun were also separately selected. But Gu Yun was with the recruits that brought  these two candidates. Watching the race halfway through most of the selected men was basically from Crouching Tiger Camp. Liu Xing  exclaimed in a low moan,

“The Crouching Tiger Camp too is fierce  and  we  are batch of new recruits and have few opportunity to practice archery.”

The young fellow recruit secretly moaned with him,” Yes, unless we are Leng Xiao or Ge Jingyun! ”

” No. “Liu Xing muffled in a low groan,” General Ren was the one training us and after selection there are only  few of our own people, what a shame.! We cannot let the Tiger battalion looked down upon us! ”

But in a moment those men will also take the risk and challenge with the other three thousand soldiers and should they just accept the defeat !

“There is! ” In their rank there are three or four recruits who have spent time at the hands of Gu Yun and if they are not selected also and can’t do nothing about it ,” nothing can be done but just accept it! “

In the eyes of Liu Xing cross a touch of cunningness, laughing twice while still in the competition at the front, bowed his head to several people around whispering a few words, people around him heard, looked at each others glances, finally pointing to Liu says,

” Okay! ” Just do it! On you! ”

Liu Xing surprised for a moment then forced to nod his head! Soon their group were following him.

” Next group get ready. ”

Han Yun  gives the signal and fifty people rush en masse into the deep pit.

But like a miracle, a young figure almost fell at the same time, immediately jumped out from the pit and it is as light as a swallow.

After him and another man such as he easily got out of the pit. Everybody was dumbfounded.  Inside the pit were only two people and lets their body be used for support. The men going down to the pit step on them and then step out. Those  who have lost soldiers in the pit have been angered,

“How could they do this? ”

Some  hearts are not satisfied. But Gu Yun just raise one eyebrow and smiling as she see it all. Su Ling just sit at the side. Both masters did not speak to stop so naturally the competition continues.

Liu Xing and the two young  fellow is on the lead, but the Tiger battalion are still higher than them on the leader board. They are already had four or five more people that past. Liu Xing and two youths tried but they can only jump half way to the wall.

Shortly another  people  past and jumped over. Their battalion cannot lose, the two young fellows glanced at each other, clenches their teeth and then a person grips the ma bu (- a martial arts horse stance) and the other a person stepped on his shoulder, simultaneously facing Liu Xing to cried out, “Liu Xing, step on!”Mmm.” Tightened fist, Liu Xing has been borrowing two human shoulders, finally he is on the high platform, jumped down from the high place, jumped over then joyfully holds the last long arrow. At the same time, Yu Shijun said to the people behind,

“Men behind withdraw.”

Many men glared at Liu Xing, they were close behind him and are high profile officers  who did not get helped but did not get arrows growled,

” They are tricky. That’s unfair! ”

Some people began to clamor especially those who had already been under the wall. Even high profile officers and men who has not been able to climb over also called out,

“Rightly! It is unfair!”

The scene instantaneously appears somewhat chaotic. Yu Shijun looked awkwardly to Gu Yun. Liu Xing in his mind truly acted with trickery. Gu Yun has not paid attention to their clamoring with a clear and resonant voice said,

“Archery.”

She gave out the order, few people dare not hesitate , got their arrows and continued to shoot.

Arrows that nailed on the target and hit the feathers were only three.

One, was Liu Xing’s shot.

It is a foregone conclusion. Everyone thought Gu Yun will not reason to aggrieved person but apparently not. Gu Yun suddenly looked to him and quietly asked,

“Where is it unfair? ”

Nothing wrong with men considering themselves firm. Zhuang Han, the one that felt wronged firmly looked back at Gu Yun and replied,

“They rush to help a person of course so he can cross the barrier. He is not relying on his own ability to cross the obstacles. For a person with ability this is  not fair! ”

The equally lagging behind men nodding to express their dissatisfaction.

Gu Yun is not angry and said dismissively, “I have said very clearly, as long as the men go through these obstacles  then fastest ten will be qualified for the archery. Have I ever said that you can’t do it as a team? Why didn’t you ask, why do they put others willingly to give him a stepping stone? ”

Zhuan Han looked at the feathers of an arrow hit by Lou Xing and then looked at the wall and several youths who did not jump over are but with a smile on their faces. Zhuang Han didn’t answer Gu Yun’s  question. In silence his face calmed  down slowly.

Gu  Yun will not give up this opportunity and strongly intends let them understand what is called team collaboration . She pointed to the arrows still floating in feathers and explained,

“Because last obstacle needs an accurate sight and shot with precision. They selected the ten in the team with higher probability out of the fifty. After they identified the ones that have most opportunity to win then they help to make it happen! I want man that have brain besides courage, one that can comprehend, to see truly what to accept or reject and are not just the boorish fellow!

A clear voice in a large training field ring, every word was clear, not because of Gu Yun of how loud she shouted, but nobody dared to retort.

The people clamoring of fairness quietly bowed their head and became silent. Su Ling cannot help but smile. These people are with him for many years in the shape of the Han they had so many opponents frightened but today in front of her is silent to.

Gu Yun did not even look at them and to Han Shu instructed,

“Continue. ”

Han Shu regained his composure immediately cried, “ Begin!”

Another row rushed into the deep pit. The test was carried out in an orderly manner until the rest of the groups had spent two more hours to finally finished.

Looking at the remaining few hundreds of people, Han Shu gave a long sigh then  walked to the front of Gu Yun and whispered,

“Finished. Only three hundred twenty men got through. ”

Gu Yun nodded gently. She do not seem to feel that she will need more. She  smiled and said, “ Others disperse. Men that were selected stay. I have something to say.”

“‘Yes!’ “

Han Shu led away. This whole night, Su Ling  did not say  even a word. The  little girl is in command and directing everything and the striking  majestic Lieutenant  is also driven by her. Although he saw her performance tonight, Su Yan have some affection for her, but the heart is not ready to change yet.

“When was the General’s Office changed ownerships? “

Compared with his irritability, Su Qing only has generous praise,

“This girl’s  interesting. Maybe it is really what we’re looking for people. ”

” I don’t think so, her skill is only with her lips and what’s the use? Her body so weak what is the use of being wise? “

“I thought actually this little doll is good, better than a brute force,  compared to one that has strength and built but does not have brain. It will be hard to bring about great talent.” Su Qing all said is if one is looking for a resemblance then just look at him. Su Yan Hu ferociously roared,

“Su Qing  you what you saying.  Who have that brute force but not have the brain?!”

Su Qing just laughed off . Su Yan took deep breath and he was really  furious but he cannot vent his rage, if he does then that will mean that he is a person  “brute force without a brain”.

Gu Yun together among all the black heads in ranks glanced their way, this men isn’t aware that they are loud, already middle-aged and still fighting like  little children. He catch a glimpse of Su Ling only to find him with a calm face smiling at her.He looked like he is accustomed to it. Gu Yun decided to completely ignore these three old men at once or else she wouldn’t know if she could bear them and she might end up doing something to them.

She turned to three hundred twenty people men that have been completely lined up. Gu Yun approached them with  a bright smile and said,

“Congratulations, you’re through a small screening test. Now, the actual selection will begin tonight. ”

What?

Just that-a little test!

The listeners gave a stunned look at Gu Yun for at this moment knowing  that  smile on her face will make  men have an absolutely terrified feeling, some men remembered the five miles frogs jump , some men remembered in the jungle the plump worm, more men were bewildered. They can’t act recklessly or this might become a battle of life and death!

All the staring eyes  at her, she saw many of them have that familiar frightened eyes. Gu Yun in a particularly good mood and said lively,

“Men don’t panic, tonight’s test is extremely simple. ”

She didn’t say this one is extremely simple? Men who  once work with her and got betrayed  with this words “simple” all started to have cold sweats and almost discouraged. When she said more “relaxed and simple” it will be generally more miserable than death.

Han Shu was standing not far away from Gu Yun slightly raised not far away, he opened a huge piece of black linen and under the linen covers a hill of sandbags.

“Everyone bring ten sandbags. Tie four on the legs and six at the waist. “Han Shu  shouted loud that even the open areas on the training  field one can hear clearly.

More than three hundred troops were doubting  in their hearts but then they  quickly trotted to the hill to get the sandbags for their body and done it orderly without delay. Han Shu saw only thirty sandbags left on the ground . In his  heart he have unstated criticism hidden, it is not surprising to have left over bags  for the cunning trick is from the very beginning she will not let many people to pass through.

After waiting for them to line up then Gu Yun then said, “Jade Spring Mountain is ten miles away  from the camp. This is a battle, with red ribbons in her hands distributed among them. You run and come back and there’s no time limit but the last ten people  who comes back can voluntarily return back to camp.”

Based on previous experiences Gu Yun could not set such a simple question because soldiers will kept waiting for her to go on. But after no query for a long time, finally Gu Yun confidently raised her hand,

” Start. ”

Like this? The audiences do not have doubts in their hearts for they’ve practicing   long-term drills, but tying up the sandbags to run twenty  miles is not about the severe training but  she spends that big vigor preparation sandbags just to eliminate ten individuals. This is it!   Leng Xiao, Ge Jingyun and Liu Xing know that they are damned as they listen to Gu Yun as she speaks.

But either believing or not if they will still be alive when they come out  from the mountain peak, the three people can only do our best to push. Soon, the huge training was left only with the torch, of officers and few people on stage.

The cool autumn air is blowing stronger especially in empty school field, the wind was more aggressive. Gu Yun was standing on the platform, clothes swaying, slender body at any time are likely to be blown away. Su Ling got up and walked on the front of her to block the oncoming night wind. Normally , he does not know how to take care of  a women and he doesn’t know how  to show a good will to a woman. It should have been is a tender scene but Su Ling words poisoned the atmosphere,

“How long still do you have to play around? ”

Fortunately, Gu Yun never pay attention to this kind of matter. She replied flatly,

” Not so fast. ”

Feeling the night wind, she looked at the  three elderly men on the side and kindly said,”  Elders you must be tired, please go back and rest. ”

Unfortunately the three men did not appreciate it.  Su Yan in a coarse voice cried,

” If a little girl  can manage  on her own then we can. We are not tired! ”

Since it will be a boring discussion, Gu Yun shrugged her shoulder and sat down on the chair, shut her eyes and  didn’t speak again. Su Ling’s face though showed some concern but didn’t press her. On the high platform, a few people trying vainly to sit. Su Yan suddenly got up and carried Su Ren by the collar and pulled him back to the wall in the corner. Su Ren did not struggle and  quietly let himself be carried. With a wry smile,

“Yan Hu you are doing? ”

He release holding the hand of his collar, Su Yan lowered his voice and said,

“You go get Bing Lian sword. ”

Su Ren looked with the blank eyes and pretending to ask, ”  Me, to go? ”

” I told you to go! ”

Su Ren to took a step back, embarrassingly smiled then he got it!.

“Bing Lian is extremely cold and not everyone can touch it.”

“Ren boy don’t tell me you are pitifully small so come with wooden box here! “Su Yan whispered impatiently and scolded,” Go get it! ”

” OK, I’ll go. ” He turn around and sweep helpless abnormal glare. Su Ren with the sly smile on his lips thinking , “Eldest brother, I am just trying to help you”.

Su Quan was pleased  when he got back and struck a low laugh,

” Where did you send him ? ”

With the sounds he knew who was behind him and he will not conceal what is his trick. Su Yan generous answered,

” I’m going to try that girl is Bing Lian’s selected hostess. ”

After not giving a smiling happy face, he is full of wonder and said,

“Why are you so impatient? ”

‘You saw it! Ling giving her all kinds of accommodations is like it is incredible! I don’t want to be recipient of the news about Bing Lian that probably was deliberately put out by Ling. We do not come to this purpose is to confirm who is bullying a hit man! This will be troublesome if it  drags on for a long time!” Su Family  is not an easy ones to change their practice. If this little girl is not destined to the fate that of Su Ling and then they should plan what they need  to do as soon as possible!

The Su Elders has been tolerating  the little girl’s  pampering of Su Ling  and  nodded with a sigh and practically agreed with Su Yan. For thousands of years, Bing Lian have not chosen a wrong person and there should be no mistake !

When they arrived on the platform to sit down, two eyes unconsciously observing Gu Yun. Gu Yun sensed that she is in their line of sight but she did not open her eyes but actually she look down  and continually sat on the chair. Then she realized faintly as if flushes in her the reason why the three Su family elders came was it because of her? But she is a “foreign land gift” and  why they are bothering and troubled so much about her. Whatever she suspect she decided to do everything to see changes.

Before long, a neat sound of footsteps were heard coming from far and near. Gu Yun  opened her eyes and saw more than three hundred men with great strength are running back. They almost arrived at same time.

The ten miles weight-distance was just a run and most people  are sweating like rain, short of breath but does not look tired. The overall quality only needs small polishing. Gu Yun was secretly satisfied went to the platform and went to the front, clear resonant voice says,

“Rank and file. ”

The once scattered troops quickly lined up and last ten people removed their sandbags  and were pulled out of the next race.

Gu Yun did not waste time, commanded and pointed to a slurry pit in front and said, “In order, jump into the pit below then come out. ”

Jump in the puddles? What is this test? Gloomy is certain but the soldier’s duty is to obey orders and no matter what they must jump  and without  hesitation a group of tall men one after another jumped into the mud.

Men just break out in a sweat and all of a sudden will dive into the cold water. This will  instantaneously  shrink the pores of their skin and a lot of people shivered. All the sandbags were mud-soaked  and their weight is two times heavier than before. All clay blistering, night wind blowing, body trembling, let alone a mud paste on the body, that sticky feeling that one was uncomfortable.

So this  group of  embarrassed elite lined up again. Gu Yun clear voice without emotion  commanded,

“Your next task is to get the red silk back and the difference is that twenty people will be eliminated.”

Still running?! One can already hear a low murmur in the crowd but Su Ling stood behind her on her decisions has to be completely obeyed.  Even if their fists are crushed, they  won’t dare to disobey! With upset heart and grievance, the men walk unusually fast.

Gu Yun chuckled. To undertake the second round what an ability ! Just then Su Ren came holding a wooden box back and placed it on high table. He almost loses it and after getting rid of it he throw himself down on the chair and said,

“Yan Hu that stuff here, terrible! It’s too cold”!

He was rubbing his frozen hands and withdrew behind the back of Su Yan. He estimated that his eldest brother will be angry.

Su  Yan opened the wooden box and an extremely cold gas instantaneously overflow, the silver white sword blade was blooming, shiny smooth under the moon. Su Yan’s face is covered with joy and delight which rarely happens. He says with a smile to Gu Yun,

“Small girl, can you pick up the sword?.”

Gu Yun stood still and replied dismissively,

“Why?  You want me to pick up the sword trying to do what? “

Su Ling was at Gu Yun’s side but he surprisingly did not back her.

Su Yan frowned and impatiently , “You  were ask to pick it up, then you pick it up. Why so much talk?!

All for no reason they asked her take the sword that have been strange. Su Ling’s also after seeing the sword his face becomes weird. He suspect that Gu Yun will become suspicious so he was thinking about how to do the call. Su Ling tall figure blocked in front of her and  just listening  to the cold voice to know his face is absolutely not wonderful, “’I said already do not find her trouble. Yan Hu thought I was joking?

Su Ling’s  face was obviously afraid and thinking his guess was right! Su Yan asked, “When did I get her in trouble? Just let her pick up the sword. Why are you so nervous? ”

Su Ling was suddenly speechless and turned to his brother,

” Send back the sword to General’s  Tian Yuan court . ”

Su Ren immediately shook his head,

” Who is the person I should listen to?! You find someone else to take it, I don’t want to touch it. ”

Su Yu at once exclaimed,” Don’t look at me, I’m not! Even if there is  Xi millennium wood block that sword is still cold to death. No, I am not taking it! ‘’

Seeing the atmosphere become stiff, Su Qing stroked his long beard and proclaimed with smile, “Little girl, you feel the blade is beautiful? ”

Gu Yun went next to the wooden box, looked at Bing Lian sword and its beautiful body. Turned and she replied with a smile,

” It is very beautiful… ”

” You pick it up, it’s yours. ”

It was already mine! Gu Yun lips always delivers but in her face right now it doesn’t show that she’s laughing inside. Her cool voice with a touch of provocation replied,

“The threat trades inadequately tempts me with the promise of gain. What a pity it does not have any attraction to me. You might as well say the truth, perhaps I can consider to pick it up.”

Bing Lian sword is so peculiar. There must be a story behind it. She even came across the same inexplicable things she had experienced. No matter how bizarre the hidden secrets behind the sword, she can bear.

“Why you are very suspicious! I called  you to take it and not to harm you! ”

Though the sword chill touch did not injured her before, Su Ling’s  face tensed. This little girl was evasive and him knowing that Su Yan is once again trying to  find if she’s the sword’s selected hostess.

Gu Yun raised gently and walk slowly to the sword. Just when three people were holding their breath waiting to see if she is going to pick up the Bing Lian sword.  Gu Yun’s hands playing her fingers and when she almost touching the sword  she stopped,

“You said I can take it if I like it! “Talking at the same time, Gu Yun’s slender fingers turned and  hold down the wooden disc then snapped closed  the box cover.

“Rotten girl! “Their hearts were hanging in the air and this is not a good time. This girl’s temperament is outrageous! Su Yan annoyed and almost want to come forward and break her neck.

Su Ling’s heart is panicking. Qing Mo was angry. If she knew what the old man has done so much to verify if she is indeed fit to be  the  Su Family  daughter-in-law ,  she will be very furious .

“Ren, take the Bing Lian sword right away! ”

Su Ling said gnashing his teeth .

Su Ren after hearing his brother’s order, the scalp of his hair tingles. Is this not to verify that Qing Mo will be the house’s  daughter-in-law? Why bother?! His hands were numb with cold but he can’t say no! Su Ren was resigned to the fate though unwilling when he is about to pick up the wooden box  suddenly there’s  a fierce rumbling, and almost at the same time the  woods around the training field several silvery white lights appeared directly coming towards  Gu Yun.

“Watch out! “Su Ling first found  the strange happening, clinging to Gu Yun’s waist then he leaps. Then they heard the dull sound:

THUD…THUD…  THUD..

Chapter 29 Par2  The Elite Force

Three  thuds until it fades away. The place where Gu Yun stands  were three crescent-shaped marks of a concealed weapon. The weapons were imbedded  straight into  the back of the chair,  a clear skilled technique. There’s  a  dew  outside the blade and the exposed side of the blade was violently shaking. The humming noise of the concealed weapon shows how much  strength it posses, if it injects in the body the consequences cannot be imagined.

This alerted the few people on the platform and they looked all around. This is such a spacious place and  is not easy to find as if it is like going to Tibet. But also in front of them are hidden weapons quietly placed, which displays then that the martial arts skills of the person must be very advanced.

The distant treetops shook lightly, crowd of dark black shadows lightly leap under the treetops. Their speed was fast and steps very lithe. Best estimate they are about more than twenty  people and their faces were all covered with the hooded face guards. Their whole body are generally being hidden as if in darkness. When  they move forward they did not even make a little sound, such  a ghost-like  flashing figures and only in a moment  already flushed to the central training ground . Gu Yun marveled at their martial arts skill and style, it feels like Ninjas.

Su Ling  taking  Gu Yun behind him to protect her, the Chixue sword in his hands was exuding the faint red glow. Gu Yun could feel his whole body muscles were tensed and just by looking at these men in black hoods she knew the battle tonight can be difficult.

The men in black clothing stands firm on the training ground. Under the black hoods that  covers the  face, one only can see the pairs of cold and gloomy eyes. Their stare was straight  and directed to Gu Yun and they did  not hide the goal  of their actions.

Just as the sharp night air suddenly stopped, the windless night atmosphere is more tense, under the platform, two sides confronting  each other, nobody move  to break the elusive balance between . Han Shu growled, “Who are you? Dare to run at the General’s Office! “

One of the black people suddenly stepped forward and making a hand signal pointing  at Gu Yun .With the hand signal , the twenty black clad men  quickly  divided into three and surrounded  the high platform’s front, left and right. The soldiers  holding the torches  drew their  weapons and  was about to be lined up but a touch of silver across at the first movement of several soldiers  they instantly fell. The weapon like a crescent sharp knife nailed through their  necks into the ground!

Su Ling’s eagle eyes darkened, black clad men are highly trained and ordinary soldiers can only be killed to death. Since there is no fire and the lighting is dark , in this kind of environment  to deal with them is even more difficult.

Su Ling called, ” Back! “

The soldiers whose preparing the next attack heard the command and stopped immediately then trotted back ten feet away. Several soldiers pull down the body of the fallen, quietly retreats to the camp outside five miles away.

The men clad in black knew the gridlock and refuses to compromise. The leading man raises his right hand but Su Ling doesn’t wait for him and ranges under his command, gets hold of Chixue sword and with one leap from the platform, put Gu Yun behind towards Su Ren and he said,

“No matter what, Ren, Yu,  protect her.”

“Leader”. 

Han Shu  saw Su Ling and also followed close behind him into the fray. Because they launch the initiative to attack, the black  clad people failed to successfully surround them.

The two men’s martial arts are superior, especially Su Ling in particular, red blood was dripping in every stroke of his sword, black people resist with might  and saw that the situation must be reversed. Another hand signal, more than ten men in black attack to get Su Ling and Han Shu while  several men leap towards the platform!

Ren and Yu, get the left and the right to protect Gu Yun, then there’s sudden pain on their shoulders and  the next were moment they  unable to move. Standing behind them is Su Yan!

Su Yan big hands on the shoulders of two men whispered,” You two stay! “

Yan Su at that time actually hit their acupuncture points? Su Yu growl,

“Yan Su! You let us go! “These men in black are menacing, Qing Mo’s injury  just got  better  and at the end how can they take the risk.

Compared with Su Yu’s  anxiousness, Su Ren was obviously much calmer, black people are ominously fierce but Qing Mo and Yan Su power is not easy to deal with!

As for Gu Yun, she look slightly at the side to welcome Yan Su’s provocative eyes, the two people sat on the chair steadily, one on the left and another on the side not looking away from each other. Gu Yun snorted, so they wants to compel her to begin right?  Since there’s no activity for a long time and she  estimates that the sword is bored of it! Su Ling, can’t blame her, she is just “being, force to free it!”

Under the platform, the men in black wrestles for their lives, Su Ling and Han Shu, ties by the field has lived, does several things at the same time to lack the enemies technique. The three old men would stand and then sit back and  have no intention to help. Su Yu tries his luck and wants to break through acupuncture points several times, but it’s basically useless. Seeing Gu Yun was surrounded by men in black closing in Su Ren can only eagerly shout,

“Qing Mo, watch out! “

The swift and fierce black pupil has swept towards the wooden box of cold sword,  Gu Yun gives it a thought, her appearance doesn’t give any hints, she narrows her eyes, spreads out the palm and whispers, “Bing Lian!”

A chilly like chants in a whisper, the summoning voice is not high and at the same time a dazzling white light simultaneously runs out of the tightly closed wooden box. The silver white sword blade is leaving the sheath that moment and sends out dragon moan. The people who heard the sound are spellbound. The people have not gotten back one’s composure, the sword already  fell  straight on the palm which that was spread out.

“It’ her.. it is she ..she is  – -”

Su Yan was so surprised and he has forgotten to say anything else. The Bing Lian sword together with the Chixue sword have protected Su family for millennium. According to the family history record, the two swords can move along with the master’s mind, what a pity they saw two Su guardian daughters-in-laws but was unable to achieve the sword’s ability to move along with the heart.  The Bing Lian just guarded and protected them all the time but unexpectedly this feeble slender little girl has this ability.

The Bing Lian sword unsheathed and the air around was frozen for moment. The overbearing cold air was encroaching upon the heart and lungs. But under this atmosphere there are three people who were very excited. It’s no wonder the race emblem recently often changed. The Bing Lian sword is excited to demonstrate  their prowess together and they are seeing it for the first time.

This strange cold air, the men clad in black also all felt it. The hand has grasped the weapon and she stands sideways and the swift and aggressive momentum is pressing, although silent and motionless, also is actually both in an attack or defensive mode. The men clad in black time did not know where start.

If her body is healthy, Gu Yun likes attacking in order to defend, but today her old wound has not recovered and does not dare to act rashly. The shaking of the sword in her hand, Gu Yun does not dare slightly let up. Men in black’s every action and every movement do not escape her sharp eyes. In here he cannot refuse but to be in a deadlock . The men in black under the platform was already not able to actually support . If he takes his time that will give Su Ling time to come and kill, they again will not have the chance. Men clad in black exchanged  looks and decided to rally together to attack and the platform instantaneously gets murderous.

The enemy did not move their first move. Gu Yun to feel the opposite party’s intentions, fiercely jerked to the right, the long sword brushed up against the two of the men in black. The cold silver sharp blade suddenly comes and when both react to either side to avoid the fierce sword has pierced a chest and the burst of cold wind after  made the wound to bleed profusely.

Other black people are in for a surprise, for the fast moves and good Ling Li’*s sword! *(ancient ice sword ) Gu Yun suddenly exposed the hand with sword  and the men in black scared for a moment and at the same time made them more cautious.

High-profile men in black all of a sudden rushed again surrounded Gu Yun. She struggled to deal with them, starting from the first, her chest started to hurt and the outrageous result is that  wound would tear again. She could feel the warm blood and there is a little leakage .Under each of the heart’s contraction, pains her cold sweat. Even so, Gu Yun, she did show a trace of pain on her face, because this men seemed to be a trained killer. Once they see that she has a chest injury, they will focus on her chest and she will lose!

As soon as Su Yan pats his thigh, kindly noted, “Play well!”The Bing Lian judgment is good! Su Yan looked ecstatically. Gu Yun actually wants to shout a curse word, he thought they are watching the monkey play! Chest has a tearing pain she moves ruthlessly even more.

“That little girl is good, good!”  Su elders  are all smiles until it their eyes are narrowed to a squint. Her swordsmanship style was very special and it did not have the gaudy movement, the style elegant, each sword punctured quickly all ruthless, the built up the coordinate also extremely tacit understanding with the Ling Li sword is very good!

Su Quan and Su Yan’s judgment and  minds all fall on Gu Yun. They have paid not even a slight attention under the platform. Su Ling after seeing  Gu Yun, his complexion begin to change. He blocks all the men in black and killed them violently by his sword! He doesn’t  simply kills but got angry!

Su Qing holds up asks in a low voice, “Why Ling is like this?

Su Yu no matter what even he cannot move and he kept resisting to attend Gu Yun even if the effort become strenuous.  For Gu Yun to resist will gradually becoming hard, coolly he replied, “Her chest has just suffered a knife, now the wound definitely split you look at yourself.”

What is it? Ruthlessly patted Su Quan, Su Yan “Cursed the guy, why didn’t you say that! “He just said she is in bad health, turns out to be injured.

Have you ever  find out? Su Ren declined to comment. Su Yan quickly unties Su Ren and Su Yu’s acupuncture points and the tall figures immediately joined the fray. The outcome of the fight was decided soon.

The pain is killing me! Gu Yun holding down her chest. The under wrap  felt soak  and bouts of blackness overcoming her if not for the Ling sword that is supporting her, she must have already fallen. Gu Yun closed her eyes, hoping that throbbing  heart pain to be over.

Not taking into account the original cold night wind that blows on the body, her four limbs are ice-cold. Gu Yun, her body cannot help but shiver and the next moment  she has fallen in a warm embrace.

” Mo Er! How are you? ” Panic breathing sprayed on her face. Her ear was already familiar with that growl. It is him–Su Ling. Gu Yun did not answer him, but her beautiful facial features virtually wrinkled. The chest expressed out blood stains which made Su Ling scared, anxious, “I’ll take you back! ” The hand gathered around her waist. Su Ling was about to pull  her waist to hold Gu Yun suddenly tightly tugged at his sleeve and with effort said softly, “The pain. “ The pain this time is nothing compared to the last time and  she could survive. Those soldiers will quickly come back for and tonight’s test cannot be stopped!

What? Su Ling thought of her pain to not move and so did not dare pull her. Su Qing patted Su Ling on the shoulder and said, “Ling you to let her go, let patriarch take her pulse. “

Su Ling gave them a guarded stare at them, men who sat on the sidelines and made her injury aggravated? Little girl face was as white as a sheet, breath mess, Su Yan began to worry. His body is like being pierced by thorn Su Ling said, “Go ahead, let’s do what can be done for her now, let’s get it done.  “

Su Qing went to Gu Yun’s side, Su Ling is thinking and gently lift her wrist, sent to the front of the Su Qing.

Taking  Gu Yun’s slim wrist, Su Qing face slightly changed, this child was actually injured in the heart! Then she was so hard, back from the moment ago she went all out and never taking the fight softly.

Su Qing did not to talk for a long time. Su Ling can’t help but ask,

“How is she? “

Taking his hand back, Su Qing replied in a low voice,” She did not hurt her heart, just the  flesh is suffering. “

Flesh wound does not hurt? Gu Yun finally got through the first array of pain with difficulty and opened her eyes to hear this irritating comment. The grasped in her hand was crazy. Su Qing suddenly holding her wrists, her left hand raised, palm was connected to his palm and there was a transfer of warmth from that hand. She hated that hand and wanting to withdraw. But the strange thing is, no matter how hard she wanted to move her hands, can’t seem to break away from his hold. But this time, a tepid warm current pours into slowly from the palm, attends to the Gu Yun quickly she’s dazed and felt some wave of particles moving like a heat burning .She was staring  at the body on her side, thin old person, he has fluid tranquilly and his breath is rather harmoniously  peaceful . What is going on here?

Gu Yun feel a thin current flowing, it flows along her arm into her chest and the still throbbing heart surrounded by a wave of heat and then pain is no longer so unbearable.

Su Ling’s worried heart was relinquished. To protect the heart’s arteries, not every person has the ability to accomplish it and for some people the power is not sufficiently profound. When this power is released to save a person, someone will also lose in return. Patriarch is willing to part this power to someone’s help.  Su Ling naturally thankful see it happen.

General, how to dispose of these people?’ Under the high platform, Han Shu has the men in black  tied and was waiting how to deal with them.

“Shut them inside in a dark room. “Su Ling said.  Behind him was Su Ren, he said,” These people you find out who is their master! “

‘Yes.’ These people martial arts tricks weird, Qing Mo was their target, Su Ren’s heart has been faint with the direction. Su Ren take troops holding the men in black to leave. Su Qing also slowly withdrew his hand.

He withdrew his open hand and that warmth has dissipated, chest wounds still hurt, but just as he has just said, only flesh is of pain not the heart. The feeling of throbbing pain in the heart  reduced a lot. This too was really mysterious! Is it the so called—internal strength? Her heart is full of questions. Gu Yun quietly observing  the side of the old man, he smiled back at her and he does not shy away from her eyes, and her keen observation on him does not seem to work, he just smiled faintly, not unusual.

Su Quan, face smiling face came up and kindly asked, “Girl, feeling better and does it hurt? “Gu Yun was stunned and instinctively took a step back.

“’Su Yu. You still frozen in here! Come  and look for a physician!’ Su Yan’s big voice roar and startled Gu Yun

‘Oh.’ Su Yu with embarrassed  face went down from the high platform, looked back at the crowd tending around Gu Yun. Elder brother’s hand is steadily holding around her waist and his heart across a trace of sourness. She will eventually become his sister-in-law and also can also be a big sister. Focusing on the tasks at hand, Su Yu speed up his steps.

Just  moment ago he was yelling at  Su Yu, the next moment he grasps the hands of Gu Yun, now incomparably temperate and with flattering and smiling voice, he says,  “Not comfortable , why did you not say earlier? Where else is  uncomfortable, tell Yan Su! “

” Stop! ” “Gu Yun  felt a chill from the soles of the feet shot  straight up, it was originally a pain in the heart  and now  her head began to hurt  too! Can you imagine a mountain of same old man coming to you inquiring about your well-being in every possible way and maintain your cool? The key point is just a moments ago sees you in danger and does nothing. Gu Yun  pulling back her hand with a face of dislike and said, “You’d better stay away from a distance! “

Su Yan puzzled and asked.” Why? ” 

“’I get goose bumps.”’ She has always been respectful, but in the face of this strange group of strange old man, her cultivation is really being challenged. Su Yan look embarrassed to stand there and he dare not roar  at Gu Yun and  only staring at Su Ling.

Since regrets cannot live, Su Ling ignored his glare, seeing  Gu Yun face look better and then said, “ I need to drill what Han Shu needs to do.”

“ I will send you back to dress the wounds.”

” I..-“

Gu Yun would also like to say something, but after looking at Su Ling, that absolutely look on his face it would be wise to just shut up.

Looking up and glancing at the dark sky , Gu Yun said to  Han Shu, “After the soldiers  come back later let them jump into the pit again and  continues to run  and this time eliminate thirty, then next round  eliminated forty until I came. “

” Why? ” “She what to choose and he had nothing, but let the soldiers to continue to run what’s the point? Just to eliminate people?

Breathing  slightly in a low voice said, “You need to let me explain it to you? “

Su Yan said impatiently,” Girl that can do , you as so many things to get done! Your  wound is your first the business!

” Do as she says! “

” Yes. “Su Ling ordered that Han Shu even if the heart is unwilling or dare not say what just only receive the order. Gu Yun was about to turn around, she  suddenly felt a tight waist and her feet dangling, a person was pick up and carried by Su Ling. Gu Yun uneasily whispered, “Put me down, I can walk by myself. “

” No. “Su Ling would not listen to her and the long steps walked towards the General Manor .

Three old men glancing at each other, ran to see what was “abandoned” in the wooden box of Ling Lin,  after looking, three people raise their faces with gratifying smile.

“You put me down! ” Being hugged the way it is by someone makes her uncomfortable.

“If you move again I’ll tamper with your acupuncture points!” In the past he do not know this woman he is carrying is like a mud fish.

“You dare!” her mouth can only say but Gu Yun  has been smart enough to stop twisting from side to side. Su Ling is a boorish fellow and there is no guarantee that he’s not really going to tamper her acupuncture points.

The “ law abiding person” rarely the one to settle down, this bring Su Ling in a good mood, and eyebrows are also infected with a faint smile,

” The dare has gone, Mo Er?”

Mo Er? Gu Yun’s strong heart at this moment twisted into a ball and chill of cold air make her hair stood up in every pore. The she said solemnly, “Su Ling, there’s some matter that we must discuss well.”

Su Ling easily persuaded replies,

” Say it. “

” Don’t call me Mo Er, I don’t feel like it.”The correct term is disgusted! Su Ling had better not disgusted her when he call and she cannot end like a fine compromise her heart cannot bear this kind of stimulation.

Su Ling was silent for a moment and asked, “What do you want  me to call you? “

Gu Yun! But she could not tell him, wanted to think, Gu Yun said, “Qing Mo. “

Su Ling frowned,” I have to call your name with the surname? “Actually he felt awkward calling her Mo, but he wants to call her differently than the others so  he calls her Mo Er,  but he can’t call her “young girl” and he is reluctant to call her like others, they calls her Qing Mo.

Name with a surname  now asked her what’s wrong?  Gu Yun does not understand why Su Ling have such an opinion. Anyway if this really is absolutely unacceptable to him, she hesitated for a moment, Gu Yun finally says, “Call me – Yun!. “

Yun? Su ling looks at her quizzically, Gu Yun freely explains, “This is my little name, my eldest sister call me. 

“Though alone with Qing  she is called by that name and while for  Qing , that indeed her name.  If some people hear it, it can be explained that it is when she was young.

So that’s how it is. “Yun……” assembles and parts with the wind, not depends on indistinctly meaning? Yun this character, she heard countless people before, never anything special feel, but tonight heard the deep voice in his ear slowly read out the word heart as if it were a piece of fluff gently glide like hemp, it is  very is strange.

She slightly looked up, Su Ling face of fortitude is on the horizon, he didn’t look like Prime Minister that looks scholarly and seductive but he looked like tensed all day and the face looks very serious, especially those dark eagle  eyes, and every time she  was with him she had a feeling of being caught in the deep pool.

Su Ling aware of Gu Yun’s looking at him, slightly bowed his head to see Gu Yun straight bright eyes staring back at him, Su Ling’s heart knotted, she was looking at him? Those line of black eyes suddenly embarrassed, Gu Yun slightly turned and pretending nothing happened.

Su Ling  looked at the expression of the cramped woman in his arms, lips unconsciously delivers a smile, no stagnation in his stride and the strength in the hand has tightened actually.

The two remained silent all the way, soon they reached Yi Tian Yuan and already waiting was the physician and he greeted quickly, “Xia Guan , General Su. “

Su Ling passed  the physician and brought Gu Yun into the chamber, put her on the bed and  pulled up for her thin quilt cover. He return back to the physician and said,” Her wound might have split up quickly give her diagnosis and treatment.

“The physician quickly replied,” Yes. “

This young girl at present, although there is no identity or grade, but her sister is the Emperor’s mistress, another is Prime Minister’s house wife, looking at Su General nervous appearance, she most likely will be the mistress of the General’s Office, he absolutely can’t afford to offend.

Su Ling went out of the House to see Su Yu. He was about to leave and he whispered, ” Yu, you go to the Ministry of Torture and let Dan Yulan deploy more staff to look after Ao Jie. ” Five days after the execution of  Ao  it would be too much coincidental!

“The better. ” Su Yu muffled a cry, as if it were to escape Su Ling trotted away. Sitting down on a stone bench, thinking of Su Yu’s back as he fled. Su Ling  wonder why he’s in hurry to leave .

It’s peaceful time for awhile, until Su Yan’s tall figure came out from the Su Yi Tian Yuan. Su Ling did not gave him a glimpse.

Knowing he was wrong, Yan Hu sat down opposite Su Ling  and said, “I did not know she had injuries in the body, say she have  strength and but your very  flirtatious, certainly I should have not hindered. ” Su Ling stand far off and don’t want to take part of his nonsense.

Su Yan Hu is a little self-aware apologetically said, ” Ling, Bing Lian did not make a bad judgment. You selected very well. “

The dark night, Yan Hu could not see Su Ling’s expression, just to hear his voice in a deep chill he said,” I don’t want her to know about Bing Lian things. “

Su Yan indifferently laughs,” OK, do not say, do not say. ”  The Bing Lian girl selected is good, looks beautiful, rare Ling and so satisfied and really happy. Su Yan mouth perfunctory answers but Su Ling did not take this matter to heart.

Morning light through the dense foliage, crumbling down on green grass, light as the wind blows gently there, this plant blooming courtyard not someday in the bleak, but Su Ling did not appreciate the mood, just when his patience is almost exhausted, the door finally opened.

Su Ling looking up anxiously asked,: “How is she? “

The physician wiped his forehead  with thin sweat and  replied,” Su General assured, Qing girl’s injuries were not serious but needs just a little rest, if the wound is not torn, it is just fine. “Su Ling nodded, when he is about to go in, physicians suddenly said somewhat hesitantly,” Qing girl said, please don’t go in. “

And why? Su Ling glared at him, doctor quickly shook his head and said: “XiaGuan doesn’t know, I am leaving to boil her medicine. “Said the physician and he did not wait for Su Ling to speak again and he quickly leaves.

Su Ling stared at the closed-door and do not understand what Yun’s hiding. He grabs  the door handles but just stood there for a long period without opening the door.

Gu Yun didn’t make him wait too long The door once again opened . By the door stands a body in black dress, long hair tied with vigor. The black dress against her skin looks more pale and that pair of sharp eyes full of wit. He acknowledged that such a valiant was beautiful but she is dressed up for something, what should he do?

“Where are you going? “Looking at her dressed, Su Ling already having a bad premonition  about this. Sure enough, Gu Yun’s face calmly replied,

“To the training field. “

Su Ling is almost through gritted teeth said,” The competition so far. “Once again he deeply felt that giving her that training was a very wrong decision. He is very certain now that in the future that all of her time will be spent on training.

“Won’t do. “Gu  Yun this time must insist,” This day is not better than the night  with Bing Lian! “He didn’t think she let the soldiers  run the whole night and just to make them play?

Su Ling took a deep breath and  patiently says, “You want more than anything you can tell Han, let him go and tell him to do the regulations and monitor on the line, he can choose the people too.. “

Gu Yun shook his head,” He can’t. “

” Why? ” “

Raise a rather provocative smile, Gu Yun replied,” He did not know what kind of soldier I really want. “

Su Ling’s  brows were becoming  more and more tightly knit, Gu Yun chuckled and asked,” You think I just let them run the whole night is inexplicable , right? “

It is very strange, he had asked her how to choose men and she just laughed and didn’t answer. This  got his curiosity up last night, in addition to the shooting of feathers has a little meaning but the other exercises is really nothing special. What does she want to do?

Out the door, she was standing side by side with him, and made a gesture, said Gu Yun in a good mood said, “Go and let’s have a good look. “

She seldom have this playful looks and is really cute, if she didn’t asked to go to the training field, he will be happier.

Su Ling have an ice cold face staring at her, Gu Yun reluctantly said, “Don’t worry, your old man is pretty powerful and now I feel fine in the morning. “She never knew the so-called “original” skills turned out to have so much power in it. She has always been based on practicality and aggressive efforts, focusing on martial skills like this she really didn’t know how to come in contact. Another day she will find white bearded old man.

The sun in her face is still not very good, but her brows really look better than a few days ago, now compelling her to rest, she felt like she is not being obedient but then it his wish is not to make her too tired as well. Su Ling sigh to compromise,” Well, let’s try, if you feel uncomfortable we will break immediately. “

Gu Yun laughed  heartily and replied,” You’re worried about your soldiers. “She really knew how to keep people in suspense”, Su Ling shook his head and though it funny but just let it go.

When two people were back to training field, the sun has been completely out. Under the bright sunshine, inside the huge puddle is a group of clay packed soldiers, no one’s moving  and the group has wooden expressions standing in them.

Folding her hands on her chest, Gu Yun with a faint smile, “What is going on? “

Han Shu took one look at her eyes in a bad tone replied, ” According to your orders, mud pond! “She thought they were doing a run all night and were about to die.”

Regretting? Why is this like this? Gu Yun gave clear smile and said. “Get out of it. “

Just hearing her voice they already went numb. All the youths all look to her, with faces covered with mud and Gu Yun almost couldn’t recognized who they are.

Gu Yun smiled and looked at them, the quagmire people forgot their  manners, like a wicked tiger’s eye stubbornly staring at Gu Yun, wishing one could crawl her several nips. They climbed the quagmire overnight, and she actually crisply slept and so refreshed.

The discontent was really big, all cannot crawl a moment ago and now they have to climb the quagmire, the morning sun shone on them, you can still see a faint  white steam which shows how cold the water is visible the mud.

Gu Yun seemed to enjoy their full hatred look, she look casual and smiled, “Loosen the sandbags  and lined up over there. “The eyes that was staring at Gu Yun also moved.

Heart no matter how dissatisfied will only obey. While the sandbags could work, but without any sense of relief, clothing, hair still dripping with mud, their clothes were wet and dry, dry and wet, the body also now hot and cold, mud and cloth pasted on the body, sticky and wet and cold, but they have no strength to even raise to a shine. Now to support them, perhaps only their willpower.

They trot to the training field and lined at the opposite side , Gu Yun went straight and said, “Out of one hundred people last night your stick to it and  your  physical strength is very good, now are able to rest a burning  joss stick time (2 hours),  for one last test, I hope you can get through. “

Tortured throughout the night. It is already expected Gu Yun not let them off easy, so when she said that there is a next test, there’s no sense of surprise, they just want to rest now. As soon as they hear Gu Yun’s voice, many officers and men felt just sat on the ground or, worse, just simply lie down as if their hands and feet are not their own.

Gu Yun smiled and  said nothing. Let them sit, lay down, lay down.

“Yu Shijun. “

Yu Shijun replied,” Yes. “

” Things did you get them ready? “

” Very well… “

” Give it to them. “

” Yes. “

After a while, everyone’s feet was running  with a hand out carrying  a crossbow. Many people forced to sit straight and began to study the hand weapons. There are more people who are not too tired  compared to those that  wouldn’t move.

Gu Yun always silently watching the group of soldiers collapsed, watching Yu Shijun command when they moved into the middle training field target.

Su Ling curiously asked, “What is this? “

Gu Yun mysteriously smiled,” You will know later. “

At the middle distance there are small tables. The tables eight targets drawn on it. The ten tables was placed on the training field scattered in different palaces. As a whole a total  of eighty targets.

Everything was ready, Gu Yun and shouted: “Line up. “

Even if their whole body bone tired like they will to fall into pieces, even if they wanted to sleep forever, but as a soldier there is absolutely no reason for disobedience. Their double the speed was slower than usual but this group of elite managed  still managed to completely neatly lined up.. Gu Yun does not blame them, cold voice say,

“Place all the  crossbows  on your side, without my order you are not allowed to touch it. “

Most crossbows was on ground by their side and only a few soldiers put down the crossbows in hand. Gu Yun while they all standing went on,

“The next test is to test your crossbow proficiency, the orientation ability and physical coordination. You see now above each table, there are  ten crossbow arrows, numbered  one to ten on the tail. You’ll be shooting sequentially, each table around  have eight targets, respectively is due East, South, West, and North, Southeast, Northeast, Southwest, Northwest of eight directions. I will casually call out any of the ten directions and your archery targets  must follow my directions. After I finished all the arrows must also be launched out. “

” Do you understand? “

” Yes “

Whether or not they really understand, Gu Yun said the second plan,” First   group of ten, who’s first? “

” I. ” Ge Jingyun first came out.

“I. “Lanham was next.

“I. “

” I. “

Soon there’s enough ten people and General Su never lack warriors and that she always knew . Her yes swept across  Leng Xiao and Liu Xing, both of them did not volunteer  in the first group. Leng Xiao is a cautious and calculating man, and Liu Xing is a small smart boy. She guessed Leng will volunteer in the second group  while Liu will wait until the last group’s race.

Ten people pick up a crossbows and walk over next to the table where the short arrows were. Gu Yun squinting at the sun rises up and say,: “All face due East. “Ten people then turned immediately to the direction where the sun rises.

“Ready. “Gu Yun gave the order and they also picked up the first of the ten  short arrows then loaded them on the crossbow.

“West. “Voice drops ten a short uniformly pointed towards the West to shoot an arrow and the arrows all got it right.

“The Northwest. “Gu Yun is almost attached to say the second track but this time the shooters arrows are neither fast or slow and deviations begun to appear..

“South, Southeast, Northeast, Southwest, West, and South, the Northwest and Northeast. “

Gu Yun shouting has  been fast and pausing is only enough time for the marksman to load and shoot, if direction is wrong there will be not enough time to respond and the next direction has come out. Su Ling seems to somehow understands now the intentions of Gu Yun why she let them run through the  night. Now is their most tired of moment. For a very short of time they need to identify out direction not only need power of willpower but also their brain also must be absolutely flexible. To select a crossbow rather than long arrows as competition tool, putting short arrows to crossbow spent more strength than long arrows into bow !

The shout out of ten directions was finished but some arrows had not even used on the table. Launching was completed and each group has a soldier, holding down one by one in the order view. To identify the  ten arrows’ owner  in the back are a little confusing, if the arrow is not numbered, it’s really not clear.

Quickly –the results were announced.

“Seven, five. “

” Nine, eight. “

” All in. “

” Six, three pairs. “

” All right. “

” In the seven-five. “

” Eight, eight. “

“, All right. “

” Eight, a pair. “

“A pair”? Also was only then that direction is from the very beginning right? Gu Yun gets angry and in a cold voice said, “All middle and right column, to the right side of the collection.

“Yes . “

A total of three people in the whole, Ge Jingyun and Lanham and there is a tall man. Gu Yun attention is not one of them, her eyes fall to the soldier on the right, he is not tall, head is always slightly lower, very dark skin and this person seemed not the least bit out-of-place as a whole. Gu Yun stared at him for a long time and he did not raised his head.

Gu Yun called and asked, “First on the right, what’s your name? “

Sound of GuYun, he just slowly raised his head, Gu Yun finally saw his appearance, around thirty years old, features are ordinary, if you have to say special words, his eyes very bland. Yes, light. In this group of elite division, he had seen too much, tempered or bold, strong or proud of the look, clear aloof eyes that look like he had no desire she saw for the first time. But she believes this is only appearance, if he so desire nothing then they will not come this close.

And Gu Yun to explore the eyes for a moment, the man again slightly lowered his head and replied, “Shi Hu**.” (** meaning stone tiger)

” You also pass. “The word gets out, not only the man was stunned, others began whispering with each other. For a long time, the man replied in a low voice,

“Yes! “

” Other people may return to camp. “

Gu Yun said to the six still standing straight in the same position motionless, her  heart already started to become disgruntled, in a calm voice with no trace of anger,” What do you have to say? “

An evening tossing about, has arrived with great difficulty to this step, everybody does not want to be eliminated. Standing  in the middle a soldier takes the lead , “I  simply has not proofread the crossbow with  the good accurate heart, therefore only then can shoot, if ……”

“All person’s weapon all is same, why can others do fine, why does others crossbow have the accurate heart?”Gu Yun’s ice-cold voice interrupted  his speech. Her cold gaze swept around  the soldiers  who were on training ground who were already utterly exhausted  and still participates in the test but said it without the slightest of pity, “ being a soldier, the weapon is your life, was attaining the weapon that moment  ago is supposed to be inspected, but what at that time were you all doing? If you are not good in weapon control, what can you control?”

” Who else have to say? “A question that was the presence of seven feet tall, no one dares to say, the five who was eliminated just quietly left the competition venues, there’s only one man stood there, eyes staring straight to Shi Hu says indignantly,” I will not leave without saying what I wanted to say. Why Shi Hu can stay behind? “

Gu Yun was not angry this time, turning her head to Shi Hu,” Then Shi Hu, you tell him, why do you stay? “

Shi Hu looked up, facing Gu Yun with a faint smile in the eyes, under heavy heart, Qing Mo is not only mean during training but that eye is also very toxic. After a sigh, the Tiger whispered, “’I did not check my weapons, so I do not know if it is the problem, but in the first arrows after the deviation I found the problem.  So at the time for  the second arrow I made the adjustment. I aim at the bull’s-eye as the target and see how much deviation between the place of the arrow and the bull’s-eye, then the deviation is taken into account and got the arrows in the right positions.

Hu Shi said the issue lightly, Gu Yun also didn’t embarrass him in cold voice with some provocation, “Who has the ability to load marksman in such a short period of time and calculated the deviation angle and can accurately hit the position, I let him stay. “

” Is there a problem? “

Following silence.

“Answer. “She knew they were tough, she will soon let them know what is surrendering!

“No!” “

No matter what has not really dared to say, the always resoundingly neatly reply is what Gu Yun wants now.

“To continue. “

The sun in Gu Yun’s face began to flush and talking so loudly needs  a lot of strength. Su Ling said in a low voice, “You take a break and let Yu Shijun shout the directions. “

Every time she talks  it pulls into the wound, Gu Yun has indeed started to have  discomfort and not trying  to be brave, she nod replied,” That’s good. “

Su Ling Yu waved at  Shijun. Yu Shijun  step forward and in clear resonant  voice cried,” The next group who will challenge  please leave ranks? “

Just as expected, Leng Xiao first stepped forward. Soon the next set is ready.

“Preparation! “Yu Shijun in front gave the oral command.

Gu Yun watched competition under her instructions. Su Ling, suddenly got up and beckoned toward the back of Han Shu. Su Ling asked in whisper, “Who is the Stone Tiger? “

Han Shu paused to for a long time then only vaguely says,” He was riding and shooting to the camp as a junior captain, three years ago with Northern Qi in the battle . He took five hundred men to raid behind enemy lines. It seems  because he has secretly altered the planned raids by a hundred sticks, it failed. He was transferred to the kitchen. When Qing Mo says the selection of stationing 30,000 soldiers of the battalion everyone can take part in and he had the opportunity to join  if he can make it to this one. “Who is in the kitchen for three years with such skill?

Standing in the middle is Shi Hu but seems like he does not exist. The man seemed to be very deeply hidden. Convergence and eyebrow thought for a moment, Su Ling said, ” Find out what happened that year. “

” Yes. “

Gu Yun head turned  to Su ling and  smiled,” Why you’re so interested in him? “

Su Ling did not deny,” I am very interested but if not for you, I did not know the rest such a figure hidden in the kitchen. “No wonder she said Han Shu does not know who she wants to have. Ten people for reference, she noted that Shi Hu’s accurate calculations from the outset or that the moment she sent down the crossbows she has been observing them.

Gu Yun eyebrows raise a little, “You’re not going to rob me are you? “

Looking  at the way her face is not happy. Su Ling laughed.

Gu Yun gave him an eye. When did he start to laughed like that?

More than two hundred people and competition ended too soon. Yu Shijun ran to the two people to report,

“Competition ended. Left—-one hundred thirty eight persons. ” Yu Shijun finished.

Gu Yun whispers,” And why there is so much? “

Did not think she had been talking to General, calculating the number of men left, hearing  Gu Yun comment, Yu Shijun stared, only one hundred thirty-eight persons  people out of the three thousand people, this too much?

Gu Yun looked over  at sluggish Shijun , took over the stoned faces of the one hundred and something people left, she only then stands firm in front of them, group of iron men quickly became anxious, after all she have to make a decision? . They started from yesterday noon not to eat have not drunk, let alone has rested, what does she want?

Facing a nervous and sad faces, Gu Yun laugh, “You don’t have to strain because the  testing today so this is all over. “

The end? Although it is disappointing but all still at heart a long sigh.

“however,” Gu Yun said one word, everyone’s heart once again hanging on their mouth ! Gu Yun did not keep them in suspense and  kindly explained, “I just need a hundred  people. Because  you  are all excellent makes it so hard to choose. So everyone can follow my training but after each training is a test.  Each one start with hundred points and twenty people with worst performance, ten points will be deducted, this we do until we determine who will be left, don’t you understand? “

Each time the training is a test? The real ordeal has just begun.

“Understand! “Perhaps  it’s roar out of anger, perhaps mourning after the day, all in all it was a very loud.

Gu Yun nodded with satisfaction, “Disband. “

Running throughout the night, limbs are heavy like lead, foot blisters that were showered with mud and wet it again and again and again, now the sun-scorched the mud. All of them is like wearing a tight armor, sweat streaming down making a mud road mark.  All throughout the day, they are tensed until they blank out, now relax and one just really wanted to lay like dead on the floor motionless. Towing an exhausted body like an old woman, step by step, moving back gradually.

Gu Yun turned back just in time to see Han’s weird smile on her face.

“Laughing? “

Han’s smile on his face under the mask, solemnly said,” You know the last time what your new training  recruits  called you behind? “

Gu Yun didn’t care to look at him. Han Shu being mysterious  declared,

“Cold coach. “

Gu Yun scoffs at the guys she thought that crowd can come up with something new, so much for the original.

“But this time they’re not going to call you that. “

Gu Yun with a look of interest  next to Yu Shijun asked curiously,” Why? ” “

” Because there is one more appropriate. “

” What is it? “

Han Shu glance at Gu Yun laughed,” Dominatrix  witch!”

Dominatrix witch ? “Han Shu, you die!

“Gu Yun grabbed a bundle of short arrows throwing them towards Han Shu. Han was scurrying head.

Su Ling laughing  and clinging to catch up with  Gu Yun . Loud curses, wild screams, laughter continued but standing on the training  field outside is a face of solemn look.