Chapter 527
Chapter 527 Crossing into the Prairie
Everyone was on high alert, their eyes fixated on Gao Qiu as he swiftly slid across the rope. The twang of the rope resonated through the air. In a moment, Gao Qiu had reached the opposite bank and leaped onto the cliff, excitedly waving at everyone.
Lin Wanrong waved his hand and said in a deep voice, "Brother Hu, give the order. Leave the warhorses here. Everyone should carry only rations and weapons. We cross the gorge immediately."
The order was conveyed, and the soldiers felt a mix of excitement and somber resolve. They silently patted their loyal warhorses, their faces showing their reluctance to part.
Hu Bugui sighed and stroked his horse's mane a few times. With a heavy heart, he slapped the horse's hindquarters. The horse neighed and bolted into the depths of the forest, followed by countless others. They formed a cloud of black and white that slowly vanished into the wilderness.
Lin Wanrong tied the rope securely and tested its strength, nodding slightly in approval.
"Go!" he shouted. Releasing his grip, the friction of the rope hummed in his ears as he led the way. Like a bird soaring through the sky, he swiftly glided to the opposite side. Wisps of mist were under his feet, and the sound of the wind whispered past his ears. As Lin Wanrong looked back, the lush mountains and towering cliffs of the Helan Mountain peaks receded into the distance, fading like a wisp of elusive wind.
His slide was swift, and in the blink of an eye, he reached the peak on the opposite side. Gao Qiu pulled him up, gave him a thumbs-up, and securely fastened three ropes. With a light whistle, three figures glided over, as light as swallows in the dark night.
By the time all the men had crossed, the sky had already brightened. The faint chirping of birds filled the air, and droplets of dew felt icy cold on their faces.