I am a winner with Chinese poetry

Chapter 111 Dilemma

"Master Caishu, if it really doesn't work, you should leave first. This crazy scholar's target is me, it has nothing to do with you!"

Seeing the attacks from below becoming increasingly intense, Gu Yunzhou grew anxious. He knew that if this continued, not only would he be in danger, but Master Jia, Uncle Cai, and the others would also be vulnerable. Therefore, he looked at the others seriously, hoping they would leave to avoid unnecessary casualties.

Of course, he was not retreating to advance, but he sincerely hoped that Master Jia and his men could leave. He absolutely did not want to see anyone die because of him.

However, Master Jia showed no sign of backing down. He scoffed, "What nonsense are you talking about, you little brat? Since I've accepted this mission from the headmaster, I'll deliver you safely, even if it means death. This is the rule of our Academy of Literature. Don't you dare destroy my literary spirit!"

After saying that, he ignored Gu Yunzhou and instead prepared for battle. You know, no one from the Academy of Literature is a coward. Even when facing a powerful enemy, they won't back down easily.

"Master Jia is right. We must be loyal to those who trust us. We have received orders from the family to escort you to the border. How could we possibly be deserters? Even if we die, the family will treat our families well. This is our duty as guards!"

Uncle Cai said this with a serious face, and then stood up from his cross-legged sitting position, his eyes firm and full of determination.

He quickly took out a crossbow from the Wen Palace, began to adjust it with skillful movements, then injected a powerful literary energy into it, aimed at the crazy scholar below, and launched a counterattack without hesitation.

At the same time, Lao Huang and He Xiaoqi also expressed their attitudes directly through practical actions.

One of them quickly made a smoke bomb and threw it accurately downwards, instantly forming a thick cloud of smoke that successfully blocked the enemy's vision below; the other used his own literary energy to hold up a solid shield to resist the continuous attacks from below, effectively reducing the pressure on Gu Yunzhou.

Facing this scene, Gu Yunzhou couldn't help but feel his eyes warm, his heart filled with emotion and warmth. He said nothing more, but silently controlled the Peng bird, concentrating more on accelerating its flight and rushing forward.

At this moment, he had only one thought in his mind: he must reach the destination as soon as possible and protect everyone's safety.

"Humph, you're still stubborn? I think you won't cry until you see the coffin!"

At that moment, a sinister voice echoed in their ears, like the whispers of a demon from hell. They turned in horror and saw a familiar figure standing coldly amidst the smoke. It was the mad scholar! He had actually caught up with them!

"Not good, retreat quickly!" Uncle Cai had not finished speaking when a sharp sound of breaking through the air was heard.

In the blink of an eye, the crazy scholar appeared in front of them like a ghost, with a speed that was astonishing.

Afterwards, several more fierce gusts of wind came, and Xiaoqi and Lao Huang had no time to react. They were knocked away heavily, and then fell from the Peng bird, quickly disappearing from the sight of several people.

"Old Huang, Xiao Qi!" Gu Yunzhou was extremely anxious. He quickly controlled the Peng bird and wanted to swoop down to catch the two of them.

However, at this moment, the lingering figure appeared again, and this time, his target was Gu Yunzhou himself!

"Be careful!" Uncle Cai shouted. However, it was too late.

The mad scholar's attack was as swift as lightning, catching everyone off guard. Seeing that Gu Yunzhou was about to be hit, at the critical moment, Master Jia stepped forward and used his own body to block the fatal blow for Gu Yunzhou.

But at the same time, he was blown away by the powerful force and hit the tail of the Peng bird hard, and his life or death was unknown.

"Master Jia!" Gu Yunzhou's eyes widened, his heart filled with shock and grief. He hadn't expected Master Jia to risk his life to save him, and he hadn't expected the mad scholar to be so terrifyingly powerful. At this moment, he hated himself for being so weak.

"Yunzhou, run quickly, I'll hold him back!" Uncle Cai's face was solemn, more serious than ever before.

His aura suddenly increased, and a fierce storm of literary energy formed a huge vortex around him. The wind was howling in the vortex, and it looked very imposing.

However, with the emergence of this powerful force, Uncle Cai's body also underwent amazing changes.

His once jet-black hair gradually turned gray, as if eroded by time. His face also aged rapidly, wrinkles as deep as ravines, and his eyes revealed fatigue and determination.

"Hmph, actually burning your own life force to forcibly improve your cultivation? This is like drinking poison to quench thirst! In just a moment, your cultivation will drop rapidly, and this moment of improvement will require you to exchange at least fifty years of your life! Tsk tsk tsk tsk... Is it really necessary to risk your life so hard for a mission target?"

The crazy scholar looked at Uncle Cai with a look of astonishment on his face. For the first time, he stopped attacking and then cautiously took a few steps back, as if he was quite afraid of Uncle Cai at this time.

As the crazy scholar spoke, he stared at Uncle Cai vigilantly, and at the same time tried to shake the other party's mind with words.

"Don't bother with that. Just focus on yourself. Master Gu, get going!" Uncle Cai roared, a glint of determination flashing in his eyes. He suddenly pounced on the mad scholar with an indomitable momentum.

Gu Yunzhou felt a pang of sorrow, knowing that he would only be a burden to Uncle Cai if he stayed here. As long as he left, the mad scholar might catch up with him immediately to complete his mission. But what if? What if he killed Uncle Cai and the others before catching up? Then would there be any need for him to leave?

Thinking of this, Gu Yunzhou turned to look at Uncle Cai and the others, who were all anxious, his eyes full of determination. He took a deep breath and said slowly, "Uncle Cai, please leave quickly and leave me alone! I can't let you get into trouble!"

Uncle Cai's eyes widened upon hearing this, and he shouted angrily, "Master Gu, what are you talking about? How could we possibly abandon you?"

Gu Yunzhou shook his head and said firmly, "No, Uncle Cai, you must leave! Only in this way can we ensure everyone's safety. I believe that with your strength, you will be able to escape the pursuit of the crazy scholar. And I..."

He paused, a look of determination flashing in his eyes, "I will do my best to hold him back and buy you more time."

Although his cultivation was low, he had countless poems and articles in his mind. He made up his mind and quickly took out paper and pen from the package he carried with him. He finished writing with great vigor in just a few moments.