Even women who travel through time can become prime ministers and nobles.

Chapter 113 Skillfully Shaking Off Pursuers

Li Changyu stood on a desolate field, his mind churning. The situation was extremely critical, and he knew he had to find a safe place as soon as possible.

At this moment, however, he could only think of heading north. Shen Yanchu and the others were of unusual status, and he could join them. So, he decisively ordered his third uncle to lead a group north to Cangling Kingdom.

Uncle San sighed deeply, his heart filled with helplessness. He dared not disobey the young master's orders. However, since all the forces in Sangluo City had already withdrawn, a group of over a hundred people would be too conspicuous, so only a portion of the group could proceed first.

After a moment's thought, the third uncle suggested to the young master, "Young master, such a large-scale operation is indeed likely to expose our position. Why don't we split up and act in batches? This will reduce the risk."

Li Changyu frowned, pondering for a long time. He understood that his third uncle's words made sense, but time was of the essence, and he couldn't afford to hesitate any longer. In the end, he left fewer than five people behind, and the rest went to Cangling Kingdom first.

Upon hearing this, Uncle San was immediately alarmed and firmly disagreed. "Young Master, there are pursuers now, and there are only five of us. If Zheng Zhao goes berserk and counterattacks, your situation will be too dangerous," Uncle San immediately advised earnestly.

However, Li Changyu wouldn't listen and insisted on his own way. He knew his responsibility was heavy and he couldn't let so many people be put in danger with him. "Third Uncle, there's no need to say more. My mind is made up. You lead everyone to Cangling Kingdom first, and I and these guards will follow shortly."

The third uncle disagreed even more, arguing with the young master for a long time. He was extremely anxious, worried about the young master's safety. "Young master, you can't take such a risk. Zheng Zhao is ruthless. If he finds out that we've split up, he will definitely do everything in his power to hunt you down. We can't put you in such a dangerous situation."

But Li Changyu was determined, and no matter how his third uncle tried to persuade him, he remained unmoved. "Third Uncle, I have my reasons. We must find a safe place as soon as possible, and we can't let everyone take risks with me. Don't worry, I will act carefully."

Having no other choice, Third Uncle had to compromise. He selected five of the most skilled guards to stay and protect the young master, his eyes filled with unwavering resolve. "Listen up, protect the young master! Even a single hair on his head will cost you dearly!"

The five guards replied in unison, "Yes, we will not fail you."

Li Changyu watched his third uncle lead the group away, his heart filled with mixed emotions. He knew that this journey north would be fraught with difficulties and dangers, but he had no other choice.

They proceeded cautiously, constantly alert to their surroundings. Along the way, Li Changyu continuously pondered his next plan. He understood that to escape Zheng Zhao's pursuit, he needed to find a powerful ally. And Shen Yanchu and his group might be his hope.

After walking for a while, they arrived at a small town. The town was bustling with people. Li Changyu and the others did not dare to let their guard down. They discreetly moved through the crowd, looking for a place to rest and replenish their supplies.

However, their movements still attracted the attention of some people. Several suspicious-looking individuals quietly followed them, seemingly trying to gather information. Li Changyu keenly sensed the danger and whispered to the guards, "Be careful, someone is following us."

The guards immediately became alert, ready to deal with any potential danger. They quickened their pace, trying to shake off their pursuers. But the pursuers were relentless, clearly having come prepared.

At a corner, Li Changyu and his group suddenly stopped. They turned around and looked at the group of people who had caught up with them. Seeing that they had been discovered, the men stopped hiding, drew their weapons, and their faces turned menacing.

"Who are you? Why are you following us?" Li Changyu asked coldly.

One of them sneered and said, "Hmph, you must be Li Changyu, right? The city lord has ordered your capture. Come back with us obediently, and we might spare your lives."

Li Changyu's eyes narrowed, a sense of foreboding creeping into his heart. It seemed Zheng Zhao's pursuit had begun; they had to get rid of these people as soon as possible.

"Trying to capture us won't be that easy," Li Changyu said, drawing his longsword and preparing for battle.

Li Changyu led his guards at breakneck speed, their tails following closely behind. A ruthless glint flashed in his eyes, and with a wave of his hand, he signaled his guards to attack. The guards drew their weapons.

The guards were all highly skilled in martial arts and seasoned veterans of the martial world. They drew their swords instantly and pounced on the pursuers like ghosts. Swords flashed, blood splattered, and screams of agony filled the air.

Soon, all the pursuers were dealt with, and Li Changyu and his group left the city without stopping. They rode their horses at breakneck speed, raising a cloud of dust.

After leaving the city, Li Changyu breathed a sigh of relief, but he knew that this safety was only temporary. He had to find a safe place as soon as possible to escape the pursuers.

They continued their journey until nightfall, when they found a secluded cave in a mountain forest. Li Changyu and his guards entered the cave and rested briefly.

However, unbeknownst to them, danger was creeping closer...

Zheng Zhao led a large group of men, hiding in the dense forest not far from the cave. Seeing that the time was almost right and the net was set, he gave the order: "Kill them all, leave no one alive!" The men responded in unison and surged towards the cave like a tidal wave.

Li Changyu suddenly felt uneasy; he sensed something was amiss. Looking at Zheng Zhao's smug expression, his doubts deepened. He wanted to warn Zheng Zhao, but then thought he might be overthinking things.

Just as everyone was about to rush into the cave, a battle cry suddenly erupted from within. Immediately afterward, a group of men in black burst out of the cave and engaged Zheng Zhao's forces in a fierce battle.

Zheng Zhao was shocked; he hadn't expected there to be an ambush in the cave. He quickly ordered his men to engage, but the men in black were all highly skilled in martial arts, and Zheng Zhao's forces gradually found themselves at a disadvantage.

Seeing the situation was dire, Li Changyu quickly led a group of people to retreat. He secretly rejoiced that he had sensed something was wrong earlier and hadn't rashly rushed into the cave; otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Seeing that the situation was hopeless, Zheng Zhao had no choice but to lead his remaining troops and flee the scene. He was filled with anger and resentment, and he vowed to find the mastermind behind the scenes and avenge his defeat.

Uncle San and his men splitting their forces into two groups was just a show for Zheng Zhao; they hadn't expected him to actually fall for it. Uncle San was utterly impressed by the young master's strategy and knelt down to express his gratitude, saying, "Young master, this old servant is truly in awe of your wisdom! Your feint attack was brilliant!"

The young master smiled slightly and said, "Uncle, you flatter me. Zheng Zhao is a cunning man. If we don't lure him with a plan, we may not be able to win. Now that he has fallen for the trap, we can proceed according to plan."

Uncle San nodded in agreement, then stood up and asked, "So, what should we do next?"

After a moment's thought, the young master said, "Third Uncle, you lead one team to launch a feigned attack from the front to draw Zheng Zhao's attention. I will lead another team to flank him from the side and seize the opportunity to attack his rear. By the time Zheng Zhao realizes what's happening, we will have already attacked from both sides and will surely be able to defeat him in one fell swoop."

The third uncle accepted the order and left, while the young master also led a group of men to set off quietly. Under the cover of night, they quickly advanced towards Zheng Zhao's rear.

At this moment, Zheng Zhao was leading his men in a fierce battle against his third uncle's forces. He was completely unaware that the young master's troops had already outflanked him from the rear.

By the time Zheng Zhao realized he was caught in a pincer movement, it was too late. He tried to organize a resistance, but his men quickly fell into chaos under the fierce attack of the young master and his third uncle.

In the end, Zheng Zhao's forces were completely defeated, and he himself was injured by the young master, so he fled the place in a panic.