Chapter - 506 Grudges Over Three Generations (12)

Ke Zhen'E heard from the Beggar Clan members who came to Peach Blossom Island to look for Guo Xiang and talk about Yang Guo's great deeds at Xiangyang, so he knew that he was exceptionally capable. He said, "With you going, I don't have to worry."

Yang Guo said, "Elder Ke, I'd like to ask for a favour – please help honor my father and erect a new tombstone which says, 'My Father Lord Yang Kang's Grave, by his unfilial son Yang Guo'."

Ke Zhen'E was surprised then he realized what he wanted, saying, "Absolutely right! Although you're unfilial, being unfilial has far surpassed others being filial. I'll definitely do it."

Yang Guo went back to Jiaxing and bought three good horses and set off towards the north immediately. Throughout the entire journey he kept switching horses to prevent any delays and he reached the Mongolian camp the same day.

The Mongolian Khan was trying to capture Xiangyang but they had suffered two great defeats without knowing why. Furthermore their supplies at Nanyang were burned completely and they lost many soldiers. Their morale was low and they did not know the real situation of the Song soldiers. So they camped in the north of Nanyang and did not stir. Their flags were all over the place and their weapons were displayed for all to see. Yang Guo swept across the camp with his eyes and saw tent after tent, seemingly unending.

Yang Guo waited for nightfall and snuck into the camp to scout around. He only saw that their weapons were neatly arranged and the whole camp was in order; this would be really serious for the Song army. Yang Guo knew there were many great fighters in the camp and he could not fight them all so he was careful not to reveal himself. After sneaking around for half a night he still could not find out where Guo Xiang was held. He managed to capture an advisor who spoke Mandarin and interrogated him, but the advisor claimed he had not even heard of the matter at all.

Yang Guo was still worried and he examined the camp for a few days. Finally he determined that she was not in the camp and thought, "It looks like Uncle Guo has already rescued her or perhaps those two Mongol officials had just heard some rumors." Then after checking the dates he found that it was nearing his reunion with Xiao Longnü, so he hurriedly headed towards the Passionless Valley.