Chapter 383: Yu Jin Goes into Battle

Thus, the Qiang civilians inside Linqiang City were forcibly turned into slaves.

From now on, they will spend these unforgettable years in ten years of forced labor.

After Ma Teng, Guan Yu and the others have settled the affairs of Linqiang City, they left Zhang Cheng with five thousand troops.

From then on, he will be responsible for the guard duties of Linqiang City.

Ma Teng and the others still have to rush to Wei Wujun to meet Liu Bian.

At this moment, Cao Cao and his men have already arrived at Longxi Commandery, the last city, He Guan City.

Heh heh heh!

"Miaocai, tell me, this tiny He Guan City has only five thousand men, yet dares to refuse surrender?"

At this point, looking at Longxi Commandery's last city, Cao Cao said to Xiahou Dun beside him.

Speaking of Cao Cao, he indeed has many warriors around him, including Cao Ren, his brother Xiahou Dun, Yu Jin and others.

Compared with Zhang Liao's subordinates, they could be said to be as numerous as clouds, and their strength is all Postnatal First and Second Layer Heaven.

Cao Cao, having received Spirit Stones sent by the Dark Guard, after days of cultivation, has successfully broken through to the Postnatal Third Heaven.

And Xiahou Dun and the others are already on the brink of breakthrough; among them, Xiahou Dun is about to break into the Postnatal Third Heaven.

This is also the main reason Cao Cao can swiftly seize the three commanderies.

"General, why not let me lead the troops in a direct assault? He Guan City is just a small town and cannot stop our attack."

Xiahou Chun, upon hearing Cao Cao's words, immediately challenged him.

Hearing this, Cao Cao waved his hand to stop him and said:

"Although He Guan is a small city, its garrison commander is Wang Fang, who serves under Dong Zhuo."

"He and Li Meng, who is stationed at Longxi City, have always been close; now that Li Meng has been slain by us, Wang Fang will surely avenge Li Meng."

"Moreover, Wang Fang himself has some talent; unlike other wine‑drinking braggarts, we must not be careless!"

Cao Cao is not as reckless as Xiahou Dun and the others; his forces are already few, and a direct assault would surely cause heavy casualties.

"Wen Ze, invite Wang Fang to a duel; Li Meng was killed by you, and as soon as Wang Fang sees you on the battlefield, he will surely come out to fight!"

After a brief, low‑toned pause, Cao Cao turned his gaze toward Yu Jin behind him and said:

"At your command, sir!"

Hearing this, Yu Jin immediately shouted back to Cao Cao.

Then Yu Jin, brandishing a great blade, rode his warhorse toward He Guan City.

Yu Jin arrived a hundred paces from the city gate and shouted at Wang Fang atop the city tower:

"Yu Jin of the Han Dynasty comes to challenge; Wang Fang, dare you step out of the city for a fight?"

Wang Fang had already ascended the city tower when Cao Cao and his party arrived.

Seeing Yu Jin come to issue a challenge, he moved to the edge of the tower, looked down at Yu Jin, and shouted loudly:

"Just you, Yu Jin, are not worthy to challenge me; call your general, Cao Mengde, to come!"

To be honest, he had never heard of Yu Jin's name; when Yu Jin suddenly appeared to challenge him, Wang Fang naturally dismissed the idea of fighting.

After all, as the garrison commander of a city, he cannot be treated as an ordinary person anyone can challenge.

"Hahaha, I must say, you and that Li Meng both say the same thing."

"Both so arrogant; aren't you just a city garrison commander, a sixth or seventh‑rank officer—what's there to brag about?"

Yu Jin, seeing Wang Fang argue based on their ranks, sneered at him.

"He's only a seventh‑rank garrison commander, yet he thinks his position is lofty."

"After this war ends, his deeds will be enough for a sixth‑rank officer's post."

"Moreover, I possess Postnatal First Layer strength, far beyond what those former warriors could match."

After finishing his words to Wang Fang, Yu Jin coldly said:

"Li Meng, like you, used the same excuses, but in the end, he couldn't get past three moves in my hands."

"And I heard that under Dong Zhuo, he was actually among the notable ones."

"And you, Wang Fang, are said to be weaker than Li Meng; you must be scared and looking for an excuse!"

"Hahaha, if so, just open the city and surrender, and I, the general, may spare your life—nothing wrong with that!"

After speaking, Yu Jin smugly laughed at Wang Fang, his mocking laughter echoing, even the soldiers in the city shouted in anger.

At this moment, Wang Fang was stunned by Yu Jin's words, "Li Meng couldn't get past three moves in my hand."

Although he knew that Li Meng of Longxi had been killed by Cao Cao and his men, he never knew who had slain him.

Now, the one who killed Li Meng stands before him, daring to challenge.

He knows he cannot match Cao Cao, yet dares such resistance solely to avenge Li Meng.

Now the enemy is right before him; Wang Fang's eyes briefly turn red as he looks at Yu Jin.

"Yu Jin, did you kill Li Meng?"

Wang Fang shouted angrily at Yu Jin, then stared at him fixedly.

"Heh heh heh, it was I who killed him."

Yu Jin did not return Wang Fang's murderous gaze; he calmly replied.

Wang Fang is just one person; even he doesn't merit my attention, let alone Li Meng, whom I have already killed.

Upon hearing Yu Jin's admission, Wang Fang's eyes turned blood‑red, flashing with murderous frenzy.

"Yu Jin, don't be arrogant; today I will cut you down and use your head to honor General Li Meng's spirit in heaven!"

Seeing Wang Fang prepare to leave the city to fight, Yu Jin's eyes also flashed with delight, and he shouted mockingly:

"Hahaha, who killed whom is still uncertain; since you dare to fight, I will wait for you."

Just as Yu Jin waited, the city gate of He Guan City slowly opened.

Only Wang Fang, wielding a Long Blade, with about a thousand soldiers at his back, burst out from within the city.

"Yu Jin, meet your death!"

Enraged, Wang Fang, after leaving the city, said nothing more to Yu Jin and went straight to strike at him.

"Hmph, good to see you!"

Seeing Wang Fang charge directly, Yu Jin let out a cold snort and likewise rushed to strike at Wang Fang.

"Ding‑dang!"

Their Long Blades instantly clashed together.

"Hmph, that's all!"

After the exchange, the moment they slipped past each other, Yu Jin directed a mocking remark at Wang Fang.

After the recent clash, Yu Jin already sensed Wang Fang's strength.

It is roughly the strength of a mid‑level Second-rate General, a bit weaker than Li Meng.

But Wang Fang, at this moment, ignored Yu Jin's mockery and looked at him with a rather solemn expression.

From the earlier exchange, he already felt that Yu Jin's strength was greater than his.

It could be seen from his slightly trembling hands.