The Cold Door Hero

Summary

The chapter describes the conditions at the Twin Dragon Stronghold, where the inhabitants live a rudimentary lifestyle, relying on hunting and agriculture for sustenance. Yan Qing visits Guan Sheng in the gathering hall, where they discuss their pasts and the challenges they face. Guan Sheng reveals his history of being captured and later becoming a bandit due to political circumstances, while Yan Qing shares his rise to a military position after achieving merit. They discuss the possibility of seeking support from Commander Li to regain their standing. Guan Sheng and Hua Rong express their willingness to ambush a Jurchen cavalry unit that has entered Tumen Pass, seeing it as an opportunity to earn merit and prove their loyalty. They strategize an ambush at Niangzi Pass, utilizing the terrain to their advantage despite being outnumbered. As they prepare, tension builds with the approaching enemy cavalry.

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