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Chapter 1387: Five Tiger Generals of Snake Island

Chapter 1387: Chapter 1387: Five Tiger Generals of Snake Island

Ji Xiaolian had someone pour the wine, looked around, and raised his glass to the leaders with a furrowed brow, "Brothers, at this moment of crisis, you must all be aware of the current situation. The Southern Capital City has raised the Grand Prince’s flag, and now the Prefecture Princess Mansion calls the shots. This Commandery Princess is no ordinary figure; she is the daughter of the current Crown Prince. Last month, she publicly announced that she would sweep us off Snake Island in a month. Now there are only three days left, and to be honest, I can already smell the smoke of battle."

A burly man stood up, holding a large bowl of wine, shouting, "Big brother, what is there to fear from a woman? If she dares to come, I’ll smash her to a pulp with one blow of my hammer."

Chu Feng swallowed a mouthful of wine, almost choking, thinking to himself that water bandits are indeed water bandits, with no pity for women at all.

This Niu Ang was Ji Xiaolian’s top enforcer, possessing immense strength, and it’s said he could carry a millstone around his village at age three.

Because he wielded a pair of Thunder Drum Golden Hammers proficiently, causing alarm all around with two strikes, he was nicknamed Sky-shaking Roar.

Other leaders looked disdainful, echoing, "Brother Ji, there’s no need to worry. We are strong and well-armed now, with more than ten thousand ships. Not to mention a mere princess, even if the Emperor himself came, we wouldn’t be afraid at all."

"I have it all figured out, this princess has discord with the Governor. She has no money, no food, no ships. The Collaborative Defense Army she just recruited has only ten thousand men. Her greatest reliance, Lei Shicheng, has been sent to Southern Ridge to suppress bandits. Let her come at us if she dares, our brothers could drown her with a spit each."

"Just a young girl, brother, you’re too worried. If she dares to come, I’ll be the first to battle her," Zhan Jun added.

As soon as he spoke, the area fell silent, showing his status among the water bandits.

He was one of the Five Tiger Generals of Snake Island, the youngest, with a handsome appearance, known as the Fair-faced Gentleman.

It’s said he was taught at Ganzhou Lushan Three Immortals Cave, where his master, Silver Fir Daoist, had impressive skills, living for thousands of years, and seemingly already breaking through the Soul Ascension Stage.

Niu Ang stood up, laughed loudly at Zhan Jun, "I like Brother Zhan Jun’s words. The Emperor’s surname is Ji, and so is Brother’s. The Emperor’s throne of the Great Xia Country can be sat on just as Brother can. Why not march into the Capital City, overthrow that bird-brained Emperor, and we’ll all become founding generals!"

Someone suggested, "Brother Xiaolian, the current Imperial Court is tyrannical, and the people have suffered under Xia’s rule for too long. If we win greatly this time, we might as well take the opportunity to go straight up the canal and strike directly at the Capital City."

"Yes, Brother Xiaolian, take the opportunity to make a big move leading the brothers," another chimed in.

"..."

A group of leaders raised a clamor, looking as if they could march on Chang’an immediately.

Among the Five Tiger Generals, only Zhan Jun was young and somewhat impulsive.

The other four generals sat steadily at the table, drinking without speaking.

Ji Xiaolian remained calm, holding his drink and listening to his brothers finish speaking one by one, before pressing his hand down and saying to everyone, "I understand all your intentions, brothers, but the time is not yet right for a major conflict. Right now, the struggle between the Third Prince and the Crown Prince for the throne is intensifying, and the Imperial Court will soon be embroiled in conflict. At that time, we can take advantage of the situation, which is the best strategy. The military advisor and I have already discussed it; this battle should focus on defense. If the enemy does not move, we do not move. If the enemy advances, we will annihilate them. I hope all brothers will bring their subordinates and defend their defensive areas with determination. I will say this here, if anyone dares to be arrogant and miss the opportunity for battle, I, Ji Xiaolian, will definitely punish without mercy."

The expressions of the leaders tightened, seeing Ji Xiaolian so serious, they dared not shout and scream anymore.

Chu Feng was somewhat surprised, admiring Ji Xiaolian.

This person was, after all, the leader of these fierce bandits, with an extraordinary grasp of the situation, even knowing about the Crown Prince and Third Prince’s battle in Chang’an City.

It was understandable how he managed to carve out such a large territory.

Beside Ji Xiaolian, a middle-aged man dressed as a scholar and sporting a tri-village beard stood up and introduced to everyone, "Brothers, I know you feel a bit unconvinced by what Elder Brother just said. Let me mention someone, he is the current Imperial Son-in-law, the husband of the princess attacking our mountain fortress, Long Fei, who once stood against all the sects on Tianzhu Mountain alone."

This scholar-looking middle-aged man was the military advisor, Fang Qian, who was once a steward at the county office.

Later, when Ji Xiaolian rose up, he took the opportunity to join, becoming the military advisor of Snake Island and also the Second in Command.

"Him?"

"He came too?"

"Isn’t this kid supposed to be dead in Ghost Emperor City?"

"How could he possibly come?"

"..."

A group of people who had heard of Long Fei’s fame was surprised, while some ignorant people were full of disbelief.

Niu Ang jumped up first, "Who exactly is this Long Fei, every day you’re chanting around me, my ears will develop calluses from it! If he dares to come, I’ll be the first to fight him, surely smashing him into meat paste with a hammer."

The Fair-faced Gentleman Zhan Jun coughed lightly, urging Niu Ang to quickly sit down.

He knew about Long Fei; during the battle on Tianzhu Mountain, he followed his master Silver Fir Daoist there.

At that time, there were disputes among various sects.

Their little-known sect remained hidden to watch the spectacle.

Long Fei’s killing and strategy, Zhan Jun remembered clearly.

Chu Feng and a few others exchanged glances, holding back laughter, not expecting Long Fei’s fame to spread so wide, even water bandits of the South Yangtze knew of him.

Liu Baiyuan of the Five Tiger Generals said, "I’ve long heard of Long Fei’s name, just never had the chance to meet him. Tonight I will go over and meet him, to see what he’s really capable of."

He was reputed to walk without leaving tracks, possessing excellent lightweight skills, graceful like a white ape, with first-class speed and movement techniques.

His sect also had significant background, learning from Wuzhou Tianmu Mountain’s Floating Jade Daoist.

Niu Ang chimed in for fun, "Brother, take me along to smash this blasted Imperial Son-in-law with a hammer."

Ji Xiaolian scolded, "Niu Ang, don’t mess around."

Niu Ang muttered to himself, not daring to speak further.

Ji Xiaolian took out a letter from his pocket, instructing Liu Baiyuan, "Brother Baiyuan, it’s good for you to go anyway, help me deliver a letter to the princess. We should not easily engage in great conflicts now; negotiate if we can, fight then talk if talks fail."

"Little brother accepts the command!"

Liu Baiyuan stood up, cupped his hands, and took the envelope from Ji Xiaolian.

Niu Ang mumbled softly, "Brother is just too cautious, if you won’t let me go, I’ll just have to follow."

After the matter was finished, military advisor Fang Qian emphasized the defensive areas on the map to the leaders.

Before the meeting adjourned, Ji Xiaolian raised his glass, specifically saying, "Brothers, with official duties busy, I almost forgot a brother. He originally took to the hills at Centipede Ridge, which all of you also know. Before the big battle, he came specifically to join our Snake Island, which I, Ji Xiaolian, am very pleased. From now on we brothers will share blessings and face difficulties together, rowing in the same boat, sharing loyalty and faith."

Chu Feng and a few others immediately picked up their cups of water and stood up, raising their glasses to greet Ji Xiaolian.

They finally witnessed Ji Xiaolian’s means; even a small team of only a thousand like Centipede Ridge was treated with courtesy in public by Ji Xiaolian.

Who wouldn’t respect such a big brother?

Chu Feng and a few others drank it all in one go, thumping their chests, pretending to be rough men, shouting at Ji Xiaolian, "You overpraise us, brother, the damn Imperial Court bullies people too much, we, Wang Kui, are not convinced by them. Joining under brother’s banner makes us happy; from now on, your affairs are ours, and we’ll repay brother’s kindness even with our lives."

With a flurry of flattery, kneeling on one knee, Ji Xiaolian showed a satisfied smile.

He personally went over to help Chu Feng and the others up, saying a few non-committal words, and assigned them under Niu Ang’s command.