Shi Wengong Swiftly Defeated the Impatient Vanguard; Lu Junyi Fought Instructor Shi with All His Might

The three traveled north, arriving in Daming Prefecture one day.

After discovering his steward's affair with his wife, Jade Qilin Lu Junyi had killed them both in a rage. Liang Zhongshu of Daming Prefecture had sentenced him to death, and he was awaiting execution.

Wu Song, Shi Wengong, and Yang Zhi discussed the matter and decided to raid the execution ground.

That day, Lu Junyi was escorted to the Execution Ground to be beheaded. Wu Song shot the Executioner's Ghost-Head Saber out of his hands, then roared, "Wu Song, the man who killed Gao Qiu, is here!"

The soldiers trembled in fear at his words. The official overseeing the execution, however, lit up and immediately shouted, "Seize this notorious criminal!"

The soldiers looked at one another, but none dared step forward.

Seeing this, Wu Song drew his bow and killed the overseeing official with a single arrow. Then he strode brazenly up to Lu Junyi and tore apart his bonds. Yan Qing sprang out, hoisted Lu Junyi onto his back, and walked away without a care.

Not a single soldier dared stop them. They were only earning a living, not looking to throw their lives away.

The group mounted their horses and rode off.

Only half a day later did Liang Zhongshu make a show of sending Suo Chao out with troops to pursue them.

The Impatient Vanguard, Suo Chao, truly was an impatient man. Finding the army too slow, he took five hundred light cavalry and pursued Wu Song's group at full speed.

Wu Song and the others were almost beyond Daming Prefecture's borders when Suo Chao caught up with them.

"Stop, bandits! Leave your heads behind!" Suo Chao shouted.

Wu Song turned to see who had such a death wish. Seeing Suo Chao, he halted the Red Charcoal