Zu An laughed as well: "With Brother Twelve looking out for me on the road, that would be the best possible outcome." Now that he was certain that this guy had ulterior motives, he could take this opportunity to find out who was trying to harm him.
The two of them left the city together, each with their own ulterior motives. It wasn't until today that Zu'an realized how lucky he was on the first day. When he woke up in the suburbs, it wasn't strictly speaking the suburbs, because that area was also a human activity zone. There were soldiers and human cultivators protecting the border to prevent ferocious beasts from entering and harming people. Beyond the suburbs, that was the real wilderness. Near Bright Moon City, there was a continuous Dragon Hidden Mountain, which was home to countless ferocious beasts.
From time to time, ferocious beasts would come out and hurt people on the edge of the mountains. Therefore, soldiers set up checkpoints and outposts between the real wilderness and the outskirts of the city, both to guard against danger and to persuade ordinary people who did not know the immensity of the world to turn back.
Fortunately, Plum Blossom Twelve was with them; otherwise, Zu An alone probably wouldn't have been able to leave the checkpoint. At that time, Plum Blossom Twelve took out something that looked like a pass and also demonstrated his cultivation level before the checkpoint staff let the two of them out.
After leaving the outpost, Zu An looked at Plum Blossom Twelve with an expression of admiration: "Big Brother, what's your cultivation level now? Those soldiers seemed to admire you quite a bit." He wanted to gather intelligence while the other party was unaware of his situation, so that he could be more targeted later.
Plum Blossom Twelve was clearly pleased with his tone: "It's alright, only second-grade and third-level."
Zu An thought to himself that it really wasn't that high, about the same as what I'd spent a day cultivating.
After Plum Blossom Twelve finished speaking, he was prepared to hear the guy's admiring compliments, and then he would take the opportunity to be humble and subtly show off. But instead, the guy just stood there dumbfounded like a fool.
However, he quickly came to terms with it. Such a good-for-nothing probably didn't even know what cultivation was, so naturally he wouldn't know how difficult it was for someone his age to reach the second or third rank.
Zuan then asked, "You're so powerful, you must be the highest-ranking one among your brothers, right?" Isn't that how it always is in the novels I used to read? They take down a villain, and it turns out the villain has a whole bunch of relatives, friends, and powerful backers. Naturally, I have to find out beforehand.
"Not really, there are several who are about the same as me, but the most impressive is my thirteenth brother, who has already reached the third rank." Plum Blossom Twelve spoke with a proud tone. The thirteen sworn brothers had enjoyed immense prestige over the years.
“If you’re all this powerful, then your gang leader must be even more powerful,” Zuan said cooperatively.
“Of course, the leader is already…” He suddenly realized something and changed his words, “You don’t understand cultivation, why are you telling me all this?”
Zaun was somewhat disappointed, but he also learned a lot of information.
Not long after leaving the sentry post, a person walked towards them. When that person saw Plum Blossom Twelve from afar, his expression changed, and he hurriedly pulled down his straw hat and turned to leave.
Mei Hua quickly caught up with him, asking, "Brother Tan, why are you walking so fast?"
Upon realizing he had been recognized, the man stopped running and turned back, gripping the knife tightly in his hand: "Plum Blossom Twelve, are you here to arrest me?"
Mei Hua Twelve raised his hand to indicate that he meant no harm: "Brother Tan, it's one thing for you to doubt others, but why would you doubt me? Back then, during the battle with the Green Dragon Gang, if you hadn't risked your life to carry me out, I'd be overgrown with weeds by now."
“Since you still remember these things,” Tan’s expression softened upon hearing this.
"How could I forget your life-saving grace? You and the gang leader only had some misunderstandings, just explain them and that's it, why did you run away?" Plum Blossom Twelve said with a sigh, "It used to be so good for us brothers to eat meat and drink wine together, but now I can't even find anyone to drink with when I'm alone."
Brother Tan's eyes immediately reddened, and the veins on his hands bulged: "Don't speak up for that guy surnamed Mei. No man can bear the hatred of having his wife stolen. I only regret that my knife didn't kill him."
“I can’t say anything about the grudge between you and the gang leader, but from my personal point of view, I really sympathize with you.” Plum Blossom Twelve patted his shoulder to comfort him. “A real man should not worry about not having a wife. With your skills, you can still do well in another place. Don’t be discouraged.”
Brother Tan looked grateful: "For so many days, the brothers in the gang have been chasing me, but you're the only one who treats me like this."
“Of course, we’re friends who’ve been through thick and thin together, how can we be the same as everyone else?” Plum Blossom Twelve laughed.
Brother Tan said, moved, "Brother, can I ask you for a favor?"
Plum Blossom Twelve patted her chest and said, "Just tell me what it is. As long as you don't make me betray my faith, I will absolutely do my duty!"
“Of course I wouldn’t want to put you in a difficult position,” Brother Tan explained. “It’s like this, because I escaped in such a hurry, I didn’t have time to take anything with me. I’ve saved up a hundred taels of silver over the years, and it would be a shame to give it up like this. Could you go to the city and help me withdraw it? I’ll give you half then!”
“Brother Tan, you’re too kind. It’s just a small favor. Do you think I’d give you money that could save your life? Don’t worry, I’ll definitely go and get it for you,” Plum Blossom Twelve said, waving his hand.
"You truly are a good brother!" Brother Tan exclaimed with delight. "Don't worry, I'll definitely share half with you after it's all done. I've hidden the silver behind the sixth row, ninth section of bricks in the backyard wall..."
“Yes, I’ve got it,” Plum Blossom Twelve nodded repeatedly. “But there’s a problem now. I need to take that young man to Jackal Valley first. You know I’m a little inconvenient to do that kind of thing.”
Brother Tan glanced at Zu An, who was looking a bit dazed not far away, and immediately understood. Jackal Valley was the best place to destroy evidence and was often used to deal with targets that were difficult to kill openly. Over the years, they had become very skilled at doing this: "Don't worry, I'll take care of him for you."
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