Chapter 228: A Worry-Proof Remedy [Seeking Monthly Tickets]
Regarding the forest explosion...
Gu Chi wasn't the only one who was bewildered.
Shen Tang said she was also frightened.
This story begins with her dashing into the forest, hastily finding a secluded corner where she could take care of this important matter. Making sure there were no suspicious people around, she breathed a sigh of relief and quickly began undressing.
As the pressure in her bladder decreased, the urgency that threatened to explode receded like the tide. Holding in this crucial life event for too long could cause serious health problems, and with the medical capabilities of this era, she would likely die with regret.
After getting ready, quickly tidy up your appearance.
result--
As she was about to leave, she realized she had forgotten the direction she came from. Was it this direction or that direction?
Shen Tang: "..."
Ah, this...
She roughly assessed the situation, then confidently chose the exact opposite direction. After walking for a while without even leaving the woods, Shen Tang realized she had gone the wrong way. Now, she had two choices in front of her.
They could either wait for Gu Chi to arrive, or try their luck again.
If she chooses the latter, she may face a greater risk of getting lost, but she might also stumble upon the right path by sheer luck.
That way, no one will know that she got lost while going to the toilet.
If you choose the former...
The advantage is that it saves time and avoids causing unnecessary trouble for others, but the disadvantage is—Shen Tangguang wanted to cover her face just thinking about it. As a somewhat socially awkward homebody, she was very thin-skinned. Wouldn't she lose face if people knew about this embarrassing past?
Perhaps even Heaven knew of her predicament and kindly made the choice for her. She heard a faint, hurried sound of footsteps in the distance. Listening closely, besides the footsteps, she could also hear the rustling of fabric—a sound no wild animal could make.
She couldn't help but feel secretly delighted.
She was truly blessed by heaven!
Shen Tang discerned the direction from which the sound came and decisively moved closer.
Before anyone could be seen, the sound of weapons clashing was already clearly piercing Shen Tang's ears. Alarm bells rang in Shen Tang's mind, and he became alert.
This is not the Allied forces' camp!
Who would dare to start a fight near the Allied forces' encampment?
Aren't they afraid of being mistaken for rebels and executed?
While he was pondering, Shen Tang had already approached the point of confrontation. By the moonlight filtering through the leaves and the occasional sparks, he could barely make out what was happening in the forest.
A fight broke out, with one person pressing down on the other. The pace of the attack was swift and fierce, filled with murderous intent. Although the one being suppressed had the assistance of the Spiritual Words, he seemed to be injured.
Whether on offense or defense, his movements were somewhat unnatural, and he was forced into dangerous situations several times, almost getting killed.
Shen Tang carefully concealed her aura to avoid being drawn into it.
At that moment, the one who was at a disadvantage was kicked flying and landed under the tree where Chen Tang was hiding with a loud thud! She also got a glimpse of this guy's face, which was covered in blood...
No, to be precise, it's those signature peach blossom eyes.
Peach blossom eyes?
Shen Tang suddenly opened her eyes wide.
Holy crap, isn't this Zhai Xiaofang?
But the situation gave her no time to be surprised or think. The person in the advantageous position formed a claw with their hand and flew towards her like a cannonball, aiming straight for Zhai Le's face. Without thinking, Shen Tang leaped out and met the attacker head-on with her own palm.
Boom boom boom—
The clash between literary and martial energy produced a piercing sonic boom.
The shockwave exploded, snapping the nearest trees in half or bending them over, their leaves rustling as they flew through the air.
In the brief exchange, she caught a glimpse of the person's face in the moonlight. Good heavens, he was actually someone she knew—
This long-haired, bloodshot-eyed, and ferocious-looking boy was not Gu Ren's youngest sworn brother, but a mad boy who was related to Madam Shen as a cousin—Shao Chong and Shao Jingping?
The moment their palms clashed, Shen Tang felt a powerful and violent martial energy surge through her hand, attempting to penetrate her body. The man's strength was as heavy as a mountain, impossible to shake. She herself hadn't exerted much force, and by misjudging her opponent, she had suffered a slight loss due to momentary carelessness.
In the blink of an eye—
Shen Tang had to use a clever, deflecting force, while simultaneously grabbing Zhai Le by the collar and dragging him away, still in shock. As she dodged, she shouted, "Zhai Xiaofang, what are you standing there for? Hurry up and help me!"
Because Shen Tang's grabbing motion was rough and too forceful, it inevitably aggravated his wounds. Zhai Le, who was usually very tolerant, gasped in pain, a bitter smile appearing on his blood-stained face. Although his voice was hoarse, it was still full of energy.
He said, "Brother Shen, I am already seriously injured..."
It's truly remarkable that he managed to hold out for so long against the crazed Shao Chong. Asking him to provide support for Shen Tang would likely be counterproductive.
Upon hearing this, Shen Tang tossed him to Zhai Huan. Compared to the injured Zhai Le, Zhai Huan looked much better. With the obstacle no longer holding her back, she could now focus all her energy on dealing with the inexplicably deranged Shao Chong.
Panting heavily, Zhai Le smiled wryly at his cousin and sighed, "I don't even know how many times Brother Shen has saved me... Ah, Brother Shen is truly my greatest benefactor!"
Zhai Huan also had some understanding of Shen Tang's strength.
My anxious heart can finally be put down.
From Xiaocheng to his escape route, he meticulously calculated the use of his literary energy, knowing that even a slight overuse could lead to irreversible consequences. He had finally shaken off his relentless pursuers, only to encounter this colossal problem, Shao Chong…
They'll go berserk and start fighting at the slightest disagreement.
The two brothers nearly perished here!
Zhai Huan breathed a slight sigh of relief and nodded in agreement.
In a sense, Young Master Shen was indeed a benefactor to his cousins, always appearing at crucial moments to save them from crisis. Zhai Le took a few breaths, looking at the two who were almost motionless afterimages, and asked, "Brother, do you still have the strength?"
Feeling the dantian, which was now only a faint trace of spiritual energy, Zhai Huan shook his head with a heavy expression, while Zhai Le helplessly exhaled a breath of turbid air.
She murmured, "I wonder how Mr. Chu and the others are doing..."
That day, they stayed in Xiaocheng to buy time.
They also witnessed how deep the foundation of the rebel army led by the King of Pigs was.
His men seemed inexhaustible, with mid- to high-level martial artists constantly emerging. The most terrifying of all was Gong Xi Chou, who was utterly inhuman! Keep in mind that before the fall of Xiaocheng, Gong Xi Chou fought three duels, one of which was against Yang Duwei, a man with the "self-igniting martial spirit"—an opponent he had to fight with his full strength!
That means this guy still has the strength to fight again!
Full of energy and showing no signs of fatigue, he fought Gong Shuwu, who broke through in the midst of battle, to a standstill. If it weren't for the experienced Chu Wuhui, one of the three heroes of Chu State, who was by Gong Shuwu's side, Gong Xichou would have taken his head long ago!
The final result was, of course, a complete defeat.
Zhai Le and his men did not linger in battle and chose to retreat.
The rebels, however, seemed to have lost their minds, relentlessly pursuing them. The only saving grace was that the pursuers were not led by Gong Xichou himself—well, after four fierce battles in one day, even Gong Xichou, if he were made of iron, couldn't withstand it.
When Gong Shuwu and his men retreated, Gong Xichou had also sustained numerous injuries. The task of pursuing them was taken over by other brave and courageous rebel warriors, and he went back to recuperate. After all, there were still fierce battles to come, and without such a valiant general, the pressure would be immense.
Without the oppression brought by Gong Xichou, the pressure is much less.
Having shaken off a group of pursuers, Zhai Le and his companion decided to split up with Chu Yao and his group. The brothers were fortunate; the approaching enemies were less of a target. However, Gong Shuwu and Chu Yao had to lead over a hundred surviving soldiers from Xiaocheng, and they weren't sure if they could escape alive…
Zhai Huan said in a deep voice, "Good people are always blessed by Heaven."
Yes, I will.
Zhai Le could only console himself with this thought.
"What do you think happened to Wu Hui and the others???"
Shao Chong in his manic state was indeed troublesome, but he wasn't as fast as Shen Tang, nor as agile as her.
Just kidding, she could even fly a kite like Gong Xi Chou, let alone a mere Shao Chong? So she diverted some of her attention to the Zhai brothers and happened to overhear their conversation.
The implication was that Chu Yao and his group were in a bad situation.
Shen Tang immediately became anxious upon hearing this.
Because of her emotions, she found the persistent Shao Chong particularly irritating. Taking advantage of the opportunity when Shao Chong attacked, she unleashed all her strength in one go, clashing palms once again. The collision of literary and martial energy produced an explosion with even greater power than before!
The trees that had survived the previous shockwave were completely uprooted this time. Shen Tang felt a tightness in his chest and staggered back more than ten steps before barely regaining his footing. Shao Chong was even more unlucky; he was thrown into the trees, breaking three before finally coming to a stop.
"puff--"
Shao Chong coughed up a mouthful of blood.
As he spat out the mouthful of foul blood, his previously bloodshot and frenzied eyes gradually regained their clarity, even showing a hint of confusion.
Shen Tang had no energy to care about him.
He went straight to the Zhai brothers and pressed them for answers.
"What did you say happened to Wu Hui and Banbu?"
I was terrified of hearing any words of misfortune from the two of them.
She couldn't care about Shao Chong, but that didn't mean Gu Chi, who had come looking for her after the commotion, couldn't. With a flick of his finger, a stream of black and white literary energy rose from the ground, as thick as an adult man's arm, binding the dazed Shao Chong tightly, rendering him unable to move.
Fortunately, Shao Chong's madness was released, and he regained his senses. Looking at the mess he had created, he was terrified, guilty, and even felt a little ashamed. He didn't want it to be like this, nor did he want to kill like that, but he just couldn't control himself.
His hands were tied behind his back, his fingers nervously fidgeting, his head bowed, not daring to look in the direction of Chen Tang and the others...
Seeing Shen's face almost overflowing with tension and worry, Zhai Le opened his mouth, not daring to voice his speculation, but instead gave a tactful account of their escape from Xiaocheng.
Shen Tang squeezed her eyes shut, barely managing to suppress her rapid, erratic breathing. At that moment, Gu Chi stepped forward. He had arrived late, but upon seeing the violently ravaged environment and the appearance of Shen Tang, Zhai Le, and Zhai Huan, he could guess the situation with remarkable accuracy.
"Which direction did Wu Hui and the others retreat in?"
Zhai Ledao said, "Brother Shen, what are you preparing for..."
Shen Tang decisively said, "I have to go pick up Wu Hui."
She knew Xiaocheng was dangerous, but she also believed in Chu Yao and his team's strength and judgment—once the situation completely collapsed, they would definitely not linger in battle; preserving their lives was the only way to talk about the future.
Chu Yao and his group wanted to escape—
Who can retain the heart of a second-rank scholar?
Who can keep a low-ranking doctor?
At this moment, Shen Tang was unaware that Gong Shuwu had also broken through to the next level and was now a tenth-rank Left Vice Minister. If he knew, he would be even more confident.
But what she never expected was—
The rebels will send troops to hunt them down, and they will relentlessly pursue them.
Did they take the wrong medicine?
"Follow..." Zhai Le was startled by Shen Tang's words. He said seriously, "But in the current situation, if we encounter the rebels, even you, Brother Shen, could be killed? And Mr. Chu and Mr. Gongshu... they might, they might already be..."
Shen Tang interrupted him.
"No!"
Her expression was more serious than ever before.
Shen Tang said, "I know Wu Hui is still alive."
After all, Chu Yao's life now rests on her shoulders.
If he were dead, Shen Tang would definitely feel nothing at all, which confirms that Chu Yao is still alive.
This matter should be addressed sooner rather than later!
Zhai Huan said, "You've put yourself in such a dangerous situation, which is something Chu Wuhui definitely doesn't want to see!"
Shen Tang clenched her fists, took a deep breath, and seemed to squeeze out the words through her back teeth. She said angrily, "If I can't protect Xiaocheng, can't I at least protect Chu Wuhui?"
Zhai Huan paused for a moment, then pointed in a direction.
Zhai Le was shocked: "Brother!"
Shen Tang wasn't worried that Zhai Huan would deliberately point in the wrong direction—aside from her, almost every scholar in the literary world had some quirks and principles unknown to outsiders, which they wouldn't easily break. She quickly clasped her hands in thanks and said, "Thank you so much, I will repay your great kindness in the future!"
Having said that, he disappeared into the Moonlit Forest in a flash.
Gu Chi watched her retreating figure disappear with a strange look in his eyes.
When footsteps came from the direction of the Allied Army camp, he said, "It should be the Allied Army coming to punish the Pig King. I'll go and see." Then, a Wind Chaser followed.
Zhai Le and his companion were still in shock.
The campaign to subdue the King of Pigs...
Allied forces?
Before they could even think about what it was, a large group of people rushed over, and several of them went straight for Shao Chong. I forgot to mention that before Gu Chi left, he untied Shao Chong, otherwise, if Gu Ren's sworn brothers came over, Zhai Le and his companion would have no way to explain themselves.
Others noticed the Zhai brothers supporting each other.
The new leader didn't come; he sent a trusted confidant to "oversee the battle."
The scholar in the black robe stepped forward, cupped his hands, and asked.
"May I ask your esteemed names?"
Zhai Huan returned the greeting with a tucked-in sleeve: "Shen Guoqu Dian Zhai Yuewen."
Zhai Le clasped his hands in a fist and proclaimed loudly: "Shen Guoqu Dian Zhai Xiaofang."
The two brothers traveled extensively, doing many good deeds and upholding justice, but their reputation was similar to that of ordinary wandering knights, and the scholar in black robes had naturally never heard of them. However, judging from their attire and demeanor, they were clearly not from ordinary families.
Especially Zhai Huan.
Scholars with exceptional literary talent are rare indeed.
Even if they don't actively recruit, they'll still give you a friendly look.
At this moment, a man named Qi Shan stepped forward from the crowd.
He looked around but didn't see Shen Tang, but the aura from the explosion was unmistakable, so he asked, "Zhai Yuewen, where is my master?"
Zhai Huan didn't immediately realize who Qi Shan meant by "my master," but he was quick-witted enough to understand soon enough.
He replied, "Young Master Shen has gone to see Mr. Chu."
Soap-shirted scholar: "..."
Seeing that Zhai Huan and Qi Shan seemed to have a close relationship, his initial goodwill towards Zhai Huan, which was above average, instantly dropped below average.
It's not that he's prejudiced, but rather—
That was a lesson learned in blood.
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P.S.: There will be another chapter at midnight, everyone go to sleep early.
(End of this chapter)
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