The pole had been handed right to her.
It would be far too "ungracious" not to climb up it now.
Shen Tang made her decision on the spot and declared fervently, "No, Your Highness's safety comes first! I'll hold them off. I beg the envoy to catch up with Her Highness as soon as possible and ensure her safety, so those villains' treacherous scheme won't succeed! Once I've killed them, I'll join you."
Su Shi Yilu nearly thought his ears were playing tricks on him.
The Longwu Commandery Governor was staying behind to cover his retreat???
Hahaha! This was a scene he could never have dreamed of, yet here it was, unfolding before his eyes.
Su Shi Yilu hadn't wanted to agree.
First, Shen Tang was young and weak. She couldn't hold them off for long, so there was little point in staying behind.
Second, the two of them might still fight their way out together. That would be safer than "one person staying behind to cover the other's retreat."
Naturally, he preferred the latter.
But before Su Shi Yilu could speak, another unfamiliar Literary Qi descended from the sky. This time, it didn't land on him or Shen Tang, but on the two enemies.
Their ashen faces visibly regained their color.
Their depleted martial energy recovered a little, and their previously feeble strength suddenly surged. One of them nearly cleaved through the weapon in Su Shi Yilu's hand! The sudden change left Su Shi Yilu horrified. Good heavens, these villains had another Literary Scholar hidden nearby!
Judging by the sheer force of that Literary Qi, the other party was likely still at the height of their power. If they fully supported the two Martial Gall Warriors before him, it would only be a matter of time before he and