What?
How could he feel such intense discomfort?
Two sources of discomfort:
When he stabbed the bandit, at that moment the blood spurting out.
And the head, cut down and hanging to the side, gruesome and bloody, making one feel disgusted and terrified.
But perhaps due to his terrifyingly enhanced physical fitness, and a body filled with martial power, after the discomfort, Ding Ling felt his blood boiling.
"This was just a minor trial."
Ding Ling forced himself to suppress the impulse in his heart, tugged at the reins, and sped the sturdy horse toward the direction of the main road.
Not long after.
Upon reaching the main road.
Ding Ling saw a beautiful young girl standing by a carriage.
This young girl was clearly the leader of the group.
More than a dozen bloodstained guards stood respectfully aside.
And some other servants, similarly.
Only the girl stood straight, evidently a well-raised noblewoman, with a distinctly captivating aura.
Seeing Ding Ling approaching.
The young girl's almond eyes shimmered slightly like autumn waters.
She stepped forward to salute Ding Ling: "Greetings, General."
Ding Ling nodded, without saying much, simply signaling the scouts to call back the others.
The scout now looked at Ding Ling with a hint of amazement, obediently went off.
The scout was an old player.
Having played this game for nearly a month.
Considered somewhat talented, coupled with Zhang Hex's direct guidance, his progress was impressive, and his abilities not to be underestimated.
Originally, he felt a bit proud.
But today, having seen Ding Ling kill the bandit leader effortlessly and naturally, he was utterly convinced, thinking as he walked:
"Who knows where this Ding Ling came from. His strength is simply absurd."
Through his observation.
That bandit leader was definitely close to a third-class general, but Ding Ling killed him as easily as slicing a chicken. Considering Ding Ling seemed unsatisfied, clearly, he hadn't used his full strength, not yet content!
'What a freak!'
The scout sighed:
"This guy is definitely the next Kong Tianhua!"
Kong Tianhua is now ranked first in the player power rankings! A truly fierce individual!
Not only because he was strong in the real world, but because he encountered a reclusive master in the game, passing on a set of unparalleled divine skills!
And Ding Ling?
Just stayed in the Jizhou camp for less than a day to be this fierce?
"It couldn't be! He definitely is a beta player too!"
The scout was certain:
"Just don't know what his ranking is among beta players? Why hadn't I seen him on the power, agility, or physique rankings before?!"
...
"General."
The young girl bit her lip, seemingly hesitant, but still tearfully pleaded:
"I have a request."
"Oh?"
Ding Ling turned:
"Speak freely."
If he could help easily, he would, but for anything beyond his ability or too difficult, Ding Ling definitely wouldn't.
Though he liked beauties.
But not a shameless dog!
If otherwise, he wouldn't have readily agreed when his girlfriend requested to break up in this life.
"...The Bai Bo bandits suddenly broke into Zhongqiu City, many and ruthless, engaging in slaughter. My father and others personally stayed behind to aid my escape, upon reflection they must be, must be..."
The young girl explained in detail, speaking until she was extremely sorrowful, unable to speak through tears.
Ding Ling's heart tightened.
Bai Bo bandits?
He recalled.
Guo Tai, Li Le, Hann Xian, Hu Cai were the leaders of the Bai Bo Army.
And Yang Feng seemed to have close ties with the Bai Bo Army, having joined them.
These people Ding Ling wasn't afraid of.
He was concerned about Xu Huang beside Yang Feng!
One of the famous future Five Generals! A renowned general of Cao Wei!
'I was puzzled why the bandits were so few? Why would they need reinforcements. Just some township troops would easily resolve them. How could it shock Governor of Jizhou Hann Fu?! Now it seems, I might have only killed some minor figures.'
This time, Ding Ling came precisely for bandit extermination.
And now it seems.
The bandits he was to eliminate were nine out of ten Bai Bo bandits.
But the Bai Bo bandits were formidable.
How could mere four hundred men handle it?
Ding Ling frowned, pondering.
The young girl saw this and misunderstood, thinking Ding Ling was unwilling, causing her sorrow to grow even more.
Hearing the low sobs, Ding Ling turned, seeing it was indeed her, casually said:
"Rest assured, once I summon the troops, we'll charge towards Zhongqiu, try to save as many people as possible, but I'm not sure if I can save your father."
"Thank you, General."
The young girl cried tears of joy, quickly bowing.
[Achievement Medal Acquired: Received great gratitude from Zhen Jiang, eldest daughter of Jizhou's richest Zhen Family!]
[Note: Zhen Jiang is known for being grateful, courteous, and loyal. She always felt grateful to you. Now that you express your intent to rescue her father, her heart is profoundly touched.]
Undoubtedly. If you save her father, she'll likely offer herself to you.]
"..."
Ding Ling was slightly startled; he hadn't expected the woman he casually chose to save was Zhen Jiang!
This storyline seemed off.
According to Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Zhen Jiang shouldn't appear here at this time.
But quickly, considering the vast influx of players knowing the Three Kingdoms storyline, Ding Ling understood.
Needless to say.
The Three Kingdoms narrative is surely collapsing now!
No one knows the future path.
However...
Will this Zhen Jiang truly offer herself?
Ding Ling's heart pounded, he couldn't help but glance twice at Zhen Jiang, the more he looked, the brighter his eyes became.
'Bright eyes and graceful gestures. Initially just an ordinary pretty girl, yet now growing more beautiful the more I see. Like fine wine, growing more flavorful with each taste!'
'A rare, inner-charming lady indeed!'
Ding Ling noticed Zhen Jiang's shyness, aware of her noticing him staring.
Ding Ling coughed awkwardly, turned his head away.
He silently chanted 'Mind is void, void is color' several times.
Finally feeling calm.
The time for indulgence and recklessness is not now!
He hadn't forgotten his goal: conquer all levels before enjoying!
Clip-clop!
Neigh!
Horse cries kept echoing.
It was those four hundred elite cavalry returning, many had a head hanging from their horse's side.
These were their spoils.
Clearly, that small wave of bandits posed no threat to these elites.
Ding Ling had Zhen Jiang and the guards hide in the dense forest.
He, meanwhile, led the four hundred elite cavalry like a torrent charging towards Zhongqiu City.
Ding Ling also figured it out!
He was akin to a first-class general now.
And skilled with weapons such as knives, staffs, spears, axes!
He also had the full-level Thirty-Six Celestial Spirit Axe Techniques as his trump card!
No reason for cowardice!
Remember, he's leading four hundred elite cavalry, win if they can, flee if they can't?
First, go and test the Bai Bo bandits' caliber!