“Retreat according to plan,” Nan Xun ordered. He knew he couldn’t win this fight. His soldiers nodded in understanding and turned around.

Ji Bo was just getting started. He wasn’t going to let them leave so easily. He scoffed and insisted on giving chase despite the others’ objections.

Nan Xun’s eyes turned cold. He and his officers lured Ji Bo to where they had set up an ambush.

Ji Bo hadn’t noticed anything wrong. Seeing that Nan Xun and his men had fled to a hill when cornered, he ordered his soldiers to ascend as well. They soon climbed to the top.

Ji Bo had taken with him only a small troop, but it was more than enough to take care of Nan Xun and his men. Nonetheless, the general didn’t seem at all nervous.

“You better consider surrendering when you still can, Nan Xun,” Ji Bo said arrogantly. “I may spare your life if you do.”

Nan Xun scoffed...