Sun Bole did not bother to argue and immediately fired a signal flare. The firelight was blinding in the sky outside the Yin Mao Wei Xi hours. Mao Ya understood that his action was both a show of force to the enemy, and if it attracted them, it would be even better, instigating a fight between them and me. Humph, that's right! If they came, it would be even better, saving me trouble later. A moment later, Mao Ya saw a young man with a smile, slightly plump, rowing a small boat with two subordinates from the hidden part of the cliff. After the three paid their respects to Sun Bole, Sun Bole leaped onto the boat. Mao Ya naturally followed. The young man glanced at Sun Bole and ordered his subordinates to stop their actions against Mao Ya. His original name was Chen Yihe. He was a guard Sun Bole had taken in years ago. Because of his approachable appearance and amiable demeanor, unlike the other guard Cong Yan, people affectionately called him Rong Kuan.
Sun Bole sat down and asked, "How is Cong Yan?" Rong Kuan replied, "The surname Chong suddenly launched an artillery bombardment. Our boats were destroyed, and our men were captured." Striking ruthlessly was not Chong's usual style. Sun Bole said, "It seems someone must be put to death." Mao Ya thought, "You don't need to provoke me. I understand. Mind your own business!" He said, "Always calculating others, and retribution will come to your door."
Sun Bole saw his eyes, like cold stars, suddenly flash. He was about to retort when he suddenly realized... there must be something unusual about the three behind Rong Kuan, and he specifically gave a warning. Indeed, he heard him say, "A single needle of poison, no one in the Wei Wu Alliance can cure it. It's better to use your mouth to tell your subordinates to stop being foolish and to hurry to the other shore." Sun Bole took the opportunity to turn and look. Seeing them return to their positions as if they had understood, he thought, "He lied to allay our doubts about traveling together. He doesn't entirely forget his kindness."
Mao Ya gazed longingly at the morning light hidden in the clouds, thinking, "Nan's arrangement this time is definitely aimed at the heroes who were deceived and brought here. Alas... seven years! Enough wandering, enough foolishness. He lied to you, why haven't you woken up yet? Is it because of the angry words I said back then? I was wrong! As long as we can reconcile, I'm willing to do anything! Where are you?" Sun Bole looked at his expressionless face, feeling the same sadness and a touch of jealousy, thinking, "Yes! Our time together wasn't deep enough, but it could have been deeper! Haven't I missed her? Worried about her? Hope she appears..." He couldn't help but say dejectedly, "Stop thinking about it." Mao Ya understood and said coldly, "If you want it, rely on yourself." Rong Kuan misunderstood and was about to snatch the medicine, ready to act, but unexpectedly, with a "plop," Mao Ya leaned back and flipped into the water, escaping. He hurriedly looked at Sun Bole for instructions, only to see him lost in thought. Sun Bole thought, "Yes! I'll go to his door and look for him."
Chong and Wu Ming, under Wu Nanyong's orders, lured Sun Bole to be killed. They secretly sent messages to Mao Ya, wanting to eliminate him as well, so they could win Wu Nanyong's heart, gain power, and profit. Sun Bole fell in love with the demonic woman surnamed Lin, gaining nothing and losing his life instead. How could Wu Nanyong be as beautiful, cunning, and powerful, and help him unify the Wei Wu Alliance? Capturing more than twenty of his henchmen, were they to be silenced? Shown mercy and released? Or kept to be sold at a good price. Alas, if it weren't for that formidable Jin general, the strategy of "destroying the ship first, then ambushing" wouldn't have been conceived... "Why is there no further report from the ambush team?" he muttered, suddenly feeling a chill behind him and turning back fiercely, he saw a young man with heroic features, phoenix eyes, and an eagle nose, standing coldly not far away.
Chong and Wu felt guilty and asked, "Who are you, sir?" He then smiled coldly, his cheek dimples shallowly appearing, and said, "You are familiar with my Dark Swordsmen, yet you don't know who I am?" Chong and Wu quickly paid their respects, saying, "Greetings, General Mao Ya." Mao Ya waved his sleeve and sat down, as if receiving respect from a subordinate. Although he was angered by his rudeness, Chong and Wu were even more afraid that he had come for revenge.
"Sansheng Stone..." Mao Ya hated himself for uttering the place name, and continued, "You set up a trap there to lure and kill the one surnamed Sun and capture his followers, clearing the eastern path for the Jin lord's southward advance. You've accomplished a great deed." Chong and Wu listened in confusion, suddenly thinking, could Wu Nanyong have spoken well of him and explained? Mao Ya asked, "Where are those people imprisoned? I'll take a few useful ones back to my camp, and kill all the rest." Chong and Wu's minds raced, considering whether to instigate Liang Zhonghuan and others to kill him, or to follow his words and use this opportunity to eliminate Sun Bole's remnants.
Behind the rockery, in the Buddhist hall, Chong and Wu led Mao Ya across the winding bridge over the pond. He made a decision: "Liang Zhonghuan is more familiar and astute; he should understand and cooperate quickly. That Cong Yan is impatient and hates the Jin people, and his martial arts are enough to tie down that demonic general for a while." As Chong and Wu pushed the door open and entered, Mao Ya saw four cages in front of the shrine, each holding six or seven people. He immediately said, "As we agreed, take away four or five useful ones, and kill the rest cleanly."
Chong and Wu were about to give Liang Zhonghuan a look and say their prepared words when the main door behind them was kicked open. To their shock, Sun Bole, who was "reported dead," burst in with a group of people. Huai Nan Western Route Marshal Jie Wushan was on his left, and he shouted, "Chong and Wu, you colluded with the Jin bandits and betrayed your sworn brothers!" Chong and Wu inwardly sneered, "Old fool! When you took my gold and silver, didn't you know it came from the Jin Kingdom? Now you put on a face of loyalty to the people!" Knowing that arguing was useless, he quickly made a move to ambush Mao Ya, wanting to capture him to turn the situation around.
Mao Ya, having received the true传 from Li Wanxue, was as divine in his movements within a small space as he was. How could Chong and Wu touch his clothes? Instead, he was shot with a needle on the shoulder. Sun Bole rushed forward to fight. Chong and Wu regretted not calling Cai Hongfei to accompany him due to secrecy. However, his plan was to escape first and then plan later. He shouted, "Sun Bole, your love rival is here, why don't you ask him where your beloved demonic woman is?" While parrying, he retreated behind the shrine.
Mao Ya joined the fray, sometimes attacking Sun, sometimes intercepting Chong. Chong and Wu dodged and weaved, gradually approaching the back hall. Sun Bole used the fierce move "Wu You Ke Shou" to attack Chong and Wu, and the "Si You Huan Wu Shou" to ambush Mao Ya. The three entangled each other and entered the back hall. As soon as they entered the back hall, Mao Ya suddenly leaped forward, pressing both palms down on Sun Bole. Sun Bole raised his palm to block. Seeing the opportunity, Chong and Wu quickly slipped into a secret passage and escaped.
The four palms touched and separated. Mao Ya coldly laughed, "Bastard, I'll spare you this time, but next time I'll take your life." Sun Bole also smiled slyly, "Great, see you again soon. When that time comes, I'll make you lose miserably in front of the court heroes."