Chapter 112 Wuxia: Not a Substitute (8)

Changqing took in the expressions of the others and suddenly smiled.

"Brother Zhao, Brother Wang, I'm here to help you."

Zhao Meng and Wang Lei exchanged a glance but remained silent.

Changqing didn't seem to care.

He looked at Wang Lei and asked meaningfully, "Brother Wang, your injuries have not fully healed yet, and your son is still unconscious. How confident are you in escaping your enemies' pursuit?"

Wang Lei's face darkened.

Since the other party has seen through his identity, it's not surprising that they have some understanding of his current situation.

"There's no need for you to trouble yourself with that."

He now regards the young man in front of him as a martial arts expert and has no intention of underestimating him.

Changqing smiled and looked at Zhao Meng.

“Brother Zhao is a hero of our time, with unparalleled loyalty. Tell me, in Brother Wang’s current state, do you think he can escape with his unconscious son?”

Zhao Meng's expression darkened. This place was extremely remote; he had originally thought he could hide for a month or two, but less than five days had passed, and traces of his enemies had appeared in the town. It seemed they could track them here in a day or two, or even sooner, perhaps tonight...

He glanced at the dark night sky outside, and then, a thought suddenly struck him.

"Young brother, could you please ask your master for help? As long as you can save Brother Wang and his son, I, Zhao Meng, will be at your service from now on. I'll go through fire and water for you, and I'm not a hero if I even flinch!"

His words were powerful and moving.

Wang Lei's eyes welled up with tears as he listened.

"Brother Zhao, I am truly grateful to have made such a friend as you in my life."

Changqing also clapped and praised.

"What a hero!"

Zhao Meng patted his chest with a boisterous air, "In my life, all I've ever done is uphold loyalty!"

At this critical juncture, the atmosphere became surprisingly touching.

Wang Lei let out a long sigh.

“I, Wang, am not worth dying for, but my Wang family has no successor, which is a disgrace to our ancestors... Alas... it is all fate.”

As soon as he said this, Changqing noticed that Zhao Meng's gaze was fixed on him.

Sure enough, Zhao Meng's voice came over the next moment.

"Since you are a disciple of the Thousand-Faced Child, young brother, you are also a member of the martial arts world. Surely you wouldn't bear to see such a massacre of your entire family happen before your eyes, would you?"

Changqing nodded: "Of course."

Zhao Meng immediately stepped forward and knelt on one knee.

"I implore you for your help, young man. If we can get in touch with your master, there might still be a chance to turn things around."

Although the Hundred Children Sect is not a major force, the Thousand-Faced Child is quite famous in the martial arts world. If he were to make an appearance, the Shark Gang might be willing to give him some face.

“My master has long since left this place, and I have no way to contact him. Besides, I am only a disciple in name only, and I am afraid I don’t have that much influence.”

Changqing quickly knelt down to return the greeting.

Upon hearing that the Thousand-Faced Child was not nearby, the two relaxed even more.

Wang Lei stepped forward and helped both of them up, his eyes filled with tears.

"Brother Zhao, Brother Changqing, I'm glad you have such a kind thought. I... I'll take Qianzhi and leave now. I can't let you be implicated!"

After saying that, he turned around and walked into the room, his tall and thin figure appearing so resolute and lonely.

Zhao Meng immediately blocked his way.

"Brother Wang, aren't you making us all feel ashamed? Qianzhi is unconscious and can't withstand any travel. Even if you're going to leave, you can't take him with you!"

"No! I absolutely disagree with you taking Qianzhi away! What's the difference between that and sending him to his death?"

He glanced at Changqing out of the corner of his eye and saw that he was moved, so he raised his voice a few decibels.

Wang Lei hesitated.

"But our enemies all know that my son and I escaped together, and they will never let this go!"

"I can't drag you down with me!"

The two then started arguing.

Beside her, Lin Yue'e looked at her two friends arguing, her eyes misting over.

I'm so touched.

This is the friendship between men, this is the spirit of chivalry!

Changqing: ...

The acting was a bit over the top.

If nothing unexpected happens, the focus will soon shift to him.

Sure enough, after arguing for a while, Zhao Meng seemed to remember something, suddenly went to Chang Qing and began to kowtow repeatedly.

"Young man, please help us! We're begging you!"

Changqing looked stunned.

"How can I help?"

Zhao Meng gripped his arm tightly, his expression agitated.

“You are about the same age as Qianzhi. Qianzhi is injured and should not travel. You will leave with Brother Wang in his place. My wife and I will take Qianzhi to find a safe place. We will meet up again after this is over!”

"Young brother, people in the martial arts world believe in helping those in need. Besides, you are a disciple of Bai Tong. Even if something unexpected happens, those people from the Shark Gang would never dare to lay a hand on you."

Goodness.

Has this happened to me again?

Although he was somewhat prepared, Changqing was still speechless upon hearing Zhao Meng's words.

Wang Lei quickly stepped forward and helped Zhao Meng up.

“Brother Zhao, how can we force you to do this? Even if there is no danger to the young man, we absolutely cannot let him help us for nothing.”

Zhao Meng slapped his forehead.

"Yes, yes! Young brother, look how anxious I am. As long as you're willing to help, I, Zhao, can become sworn brothers with you. If you ever encounter any difficulties in the future, I, Zhao, will never refuse to help you!"

Changqing: ...

He's quick to issue empty promises, but what's the point? Who wants to become his sworn brother?

Seeing that he didn't react, Zhao Meng's expression also turned somewhat ugly.

"Young man, I have no other choice. If my son were here, I definitely wouldn't be asking you for this; I would have sent him directly."

"Brother Wang's family only has this one heir left, and now he's encountered such a difficult situation. No matter what, I will help protect him, even if it means being the villain!"

These words carried a clear threat, and Wang Lei fell silent, clearly indicating that he approved of Zhao Meng's actions.

Even Lin Yue'e was deeply moved, her eyes pleading as she looked at Changqing.

"Young man Changqing, please help me out. Even if I'm not your biological mother, I've raised you for so many years. I'm begging you, okay?"

As she spoke, she gracefully knelt down.

Zhao Meng stared intently at Chang Qing's expression, his hands clenched, as if he were about to subdue him at the slightest provocation. After all, he had declared that he was willing to play the villain.

The atmosphere in the room became tense.

All eyes were focused on Changqing. If it were the original owner of this body, even if he was precocious, he would probably be completely flustered in this situation.

However, Changqing had seen many big scenes, and although his thinking and actions were somewhat limited by this body, it did not frighten him.

His gaze swept over the crowd, and he suddenly smiled.

"Who wouldn't be willing to help in this situation? That would be no different from being an animal! Even if I'm just a neighbor, I can't bear to see this kind of thing happen."

Zhao Meng's face immediately lit up with joy, and his tightly clenched fist loosened.

Lin Yue'e stopped crying and started laughing.

Wang Lei stepped forward and bowed deeply.

"Young hero, your righteousness is truly admirable!"

Changqing chuckled, looking at Wang Lei in a low voice.

"Brother Wang's love for his son is truly touching, but your son is currently seriously injured and unconscious. Whether he will recover is still unknown..."

Wang Lei's expression changed.

Zhao Meng's expression turned even angrier. "Young man, what do you mean by this?"

Changqing waved his hands repeatedly and said something surprising, "Brothers, please don't misunderstand. What I mean is that saving Brother Wang is probably more likely and more valuable than saving the unconscious Wang Qianzhi."

He started analyzing, counting on his fingers.

“Brother Wang, your Wang family has suffered a calamity. Now you are the head of the Wang family. You know best about your family’s treasures, the situation of your enemies, and even your old friends and connections. Whether it is revenge or a rise to power, you are undoubtedly the most suitable person to take on this responsibility.”

"As for children, what is there for a real man to worry about in terms of wife and children? As long as we get through this ordeal, what difficulty is there in marrying a few more wives and having a bunch of children? Isn't that better than leaving hope to a child who is still unconscious? How old is he? Even if he grows up to take revenge, most of his enemies will probably be old and dead by then. What's the point?"

"Besides, your injuries aren't serious right now. If someone distracts the pursuers, your chances of escaping safely are much greater."