Chapter 294: "Preparing for the New Year" (Part 3) [Requesting Monthly Tickets]
Fugu City, north of the city.
Several furtive figures crept toward the city gate in the dark.
Every now and then you could hear a few people mumbling a few words.
"Did they catch up?"
"Don't worry, we've already shaken them off."
"Damn it! I'd be a fool not to avenge this!"
Clutching his arm, from which blood was seeping, the man's face was dark and almost blended into the night. Who would have thought that he, who was surrounded by followers during the day, would become a stray dog by night?
Their clan's territory was captured by Chu Yao, Zhao Feng, and others, forcing them to flee with their people. Now they are exhausted and suffering a great humiliation.
Because the incident happened so suddenly, he didn't have time to take his wives and concubines, or even his elderly parents and sons with him. He could only watch helplessly as they were captured by the villains. His servants and maids were terrified and ran around frantically. The entire clan territory was plunged into a hell of wailing.
He himself escaped only under the protection of his confidants, wearing a woman's outer garment, taking advantage of the chaos.
His confidants, however, were not optimistic about it.
He had also traveled outside and had seen the world.
Zhao Feng's imposing presence was something that ordinary martial artists could not possess. He Yin was just a tiny, remote place, so why would it attract such a formidable figure?
A martial artist of this caliber would be highly valued by any warlord, wouldn't they? Why would they follow a mere river prefect? He harbored considerable doubts, but he could still spare a thought for his patriarch, until—
"Oh no."
It wasn't until we got close to the city gate that we discovered the city wall had been raised with a screen.
"What the hell?" The patriarch's expression was ferocious, knowing that Shen Tang had come prepared. "Knock out the city guards and force a breakout."
Fugu City has four city gates.
I don't believe Shen Tang has that many people at his disposal.
The confidant opened his mouth, indicating that he wanted to hide in the city temporarily and leave quietly after a few days when things calmed down. However, leaving the city now would be quite risky, and Shen Tang would definitely arrange for people to ambush him.
If they can force their way out, that's fine; but if they can't get out...
Wouldn't that be like walking into a trap?
However, the patriarch's concerns were not without reason.
A long night can lead to many unforeseen problems and endless troubles.
They are hiding in Fugu City; they will be caught sooner or later.
Fortunately, although the number of guards at the city gate had increased, they were all ordinary people. The patriarch, along with a few trusted confidants, made up a total of seven people. The confidants were fourth-rank unranked officials, there was one third-rank official, and the rest were either low-ranking nobles or second-rank superiors. Although they were all injured, taking down dozens of ordinary people was not a problem.
We can break through!
The tense nerves in his heart relaxed slightly.
Just as they were about to get closer before suddenly charging out, a burly and strong figure blocked the alley entrance.
The newcomer was extremely tall, nearly two meters in height, with broad shoulders and a thick, powerful arm. Bathed in moonlight, his mere silhouette exuded an immense sense of oppression and suffocation.
He stood there alone, blocking most of the exit!
The confidants and others were on edge.
He stared intently at the person who had just arrived.
The patriarch said, "What are you standing there for? Kill him!"
The people appearing here at this point, if not enemies, could they be friends who were there to help them? Naturally, it's best to strike first!
The person who came mumbled something indistinctly.
The words "sir" and "incredibly accurate" are faintly visible.
This burly man was none other than Li Li, who was waiting here on Kang Shi's orders to ambush his prey. And he actually caught him—with limited manpower, Kang Shi led more than two hundred people to block the four gates of Fugu City, which was a bit difficult to do.
So he took a shortcut.
Analyze the terrain and buildings near each city gate, as well as the possible escape routes for each family in the event of a surprise attack, and then allocate troops according to the probability. Those with a high probability of failure receive the largest number of troops, and he personally oversees the operation; those with a low probability receive fewer troops.
Tanuki only wants to make a contribution now!
He found that the busier he was and the more merit he accumulated, the faster his cultivation speed would increase, and the more efficiently he could convert the Qi of Heaven and Earth into martial Qi in his meridians. Li Li had a premonition that at this rate, he would be able to fully open his Dantian and condense his martial spirit in less than two months!
Although cultivating martial courage is considered the first step in the path of martial arts, this was a dream that Tanuki could never have imagined.
All he could think about was "making a contribution".
One, two, three... six, seven!
There are seven people in total.
They were all martial arts experts with courage and literary talent!
Lili didn't show it on his face, but he was secretly overjoyed, thinking to himself, "What a fat fish!" He was grateful to Kang Shi for giving him this rabbit-hunting guide.
As soon as the patriarch finished speaking, one of the least injured low-ranking nobles rushed forward. Li Li's eyes narrowed slightly, his center of gravity lowered a little, his core remained as stable as a mountain, and every muscle in his body was fully engaged, making him resemble a cheetah ready to unleash its power.
With a low growl, a massive fist was unleashed.
Even before Li Li had cultivated martial energy, he was able to kill a third-class Zan Niao. Now, dealing with an injured low-ranking nobleman is as easy as catching a chick. The low-ranking nobleman also thought that Li Li was an ordinary person and did not exert his full strength.
When he clashed head-on with Tanuki's fist, he realized he had underestimated his opponent. Several of his finger bones cracked with a few sharp sounds!
Not only that, but Tanuki also grabbed his face with her other large palm and slammed him to the ground, where he rolled several times.
He was dizzy and his face was visibly red and swollen, with the outline of a hand visible. He couldn't get up for a long time.
Seeing this, the others realized something was wrong and made a swift decision, leaving behind a third-class maidservant while the others escorted the family head to safety.
Would Tanuki give them a chance?
Are these people even human?
No, in his eyes they are all "merits"!
It is the cornerstone of his rise to power!
Not a single piece can be missing!
Similar clashes broke out at various city gates.
Due to insufficient defenses, a few kittens managed to escape, but most were captured alive. Among them, the biggest was "Fat Fish," which Tanuki caught, and it captured the head of a household. As for the other henchmen, they were beaten half to death and then tied up and dragged back.
It's exactly like a bandit's opening day feast that lasts for three years.
However, some "escaped the net" learned from past mistakes and chose to remain still. Instead, they took a risky approach and attacked the government office. Needless to say, the government office was empty, unguarded, and the dilapidated buildings were worth little money. They then attacked the elderly, women, and children that Shen Tang had brought with him, hoping to use this as an opportunity to retaliate against Shen Tang.
As for the result—
Gu Chi stated that he is not deaf.
You can hear their malicious whispers from a great distance; it's hard to ignore them or not know where they are.
While sitting in one's own stronghold, merits come from heaven.
hey-hey--
A small gift carries great meaning.
These idiots didn't even realize how they were exposed until they were caught. Gu Chi looked at their faces, which were almost ferocious and twisted with disgust, and waved his hand: "Knock them all out and take them away."
Stay away from him, he's so noisy.
Bai Su came over carrying two long-tasseled swords.
He said, "Sir, all the men have been captured."
Shen Tang wanted Bai Su to learn more, but she was worried about the chaotic scene. After some consideration, she decided to have her stay with Gu Chi to guard the base camp and prevent any "escaped fish" from taking advantage of the situation. Bai Su was also diligent, keeping watch in the shadows and catching two groups of people.
A total of thirteen people.
Their strength isn't that great.
It is only second-class superior craftsmanship.
Bai Su did not follow the path of force and strength, but rather the path of agility and versatility. She was originally no match for her, but she was able to withstand the assistance of the scholar Wenxin, who, despite being an ordinary person, had the help of a scholar. Her long-tasseled double swords were complex and varied in their techniques, combining offense and defense, making them impossible to defend against.
Where the sword's edge reaches, the long ears of grain will follow.
They were all beaten so badly they were bloody and mangled that even their own mothers might not recognize them; two of them even had their eyeballs popped out.
Yes, his eyeball popped out.
It was carved out by the long, curved blade.
Bai Su coldly stomped on it again, crushing it.
Gu Chi: "..."
Bai Su asked, "Are you feeling unwell, sir?"
She didn't have a good impression of Gu Chichu, but as a literary scholar by Shen Tang's side, Bai Su believed that he would be a colleague she could be on equal footing with in the future, so she tried to get along with him.
Gu Chi even helped out tonight, which further increased his favorability.
Gu Chi said, "...No, I'm not feeling unwell."
Bai Su shook off the bloodstains on her sword and sheathed it: "The medicine for tonight should be ready. I'll have someone bring it over."
Gu Chi: "Then I'll trouble you, Lady Bai."
As for letting Bai Su go back and wash her shoes...
Ah, never mind _(:з)∠)_
In the cold winter, it gets light relatively late.
The people of Fugu City get up and work before dawn.
No one expected that the night that had shrouded them for so many years had quietly passed, and the dawn was about to break.
Several officials from the administrative office arrived early to clock in for work.
Upon seeing the blood that had dried for a long time at the entrance, his heart tightened, and he hurriedly lifted his clothes and went in. He saw no one anywhere; the gate was wide open, and the furnishings were in disarray, as if the newly arrived prefect climbing the roof to repair the tiles and beams yesterday was just a pipe dream for them.
An ominous premonition filled their hearts...
No way?
This new prefect died after only two days in office?
They looked at each other, smiled wryly, and shook their heads.
The others asked one of them for information.
Prefect Shentang sent a visiting card to Zhang, which was hardly an attempt to completely offend her, so that Zhang would have him killed that very night.
The old official Fugu, who was being questioned, was also completely baffled.
He assured that there was nothing wrong with the calling card he submitted.
If something really happens—
Most likely, the dispute arose during the subsequent communication.
Regardless of the reason, Shen Tang should at least contribute three months' salary to them and provide them with a simple coffin. He hopes they will be more careful in their next life and not be so reckless.
well.
They all sighed deeply.
As a result, Shen Tang, whom they thought had died a violent death and whose body had been dumped in the wilderness outside the city, walked in casually with a smile on her face, humming a strange tune, and deliberately swinging her high ponytail from side to side.
It seemed that every single strand of hair carried a sense of joy.
The jade pendants at her waist jingled and tinkled, a sound that made one's brain throb.
The scholars who followed Prefect Shen could no longer tolerate it.
"My lord—"
Shen Tang asked, "What's wrong?"
Qi Shan said helplessly, "A gentleman wears jade, his steps are graceful and his movements are elegant, always in accordance with the rules and standards..."
To Shen Tang, it just sounded like a babbling ramble...
What do you mean?
Qi Shan's words were concise and to the point: "Walk more steadily."
Shen Tang was puzzled: "I didn't hop around..."
Qi Shan: "..."
As it turns out, someone as unconventional as Shen Xiaolangjun is indeed not suited to wearing jade pendants; it's too much of a torture for someone with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Where did the jade pendant come from?
Last night, a large batch of "New Year's goods" arrived. Shen Tang happily picked out a few nice ones to wear, looking quite like a nouveau riche who had struck it rich overnight, hehe. Just as she was laughing, she saw several old officials with bitter faces, looking at her as if they had seen a ghost, quite amused.
"Gentlemen, you've all arrived so early today."
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Hehe, I originally planned to write 2,000 words, but when I saw that it was more than 100 words over, I thought I'd write 2,500 words, and then it was more than 100 words over again, so I ended up writing 3,000 words.
I slept too long during the day and I'm not sleepy now.
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Babies, do you still have monthly passes?
I don't care whether it's Qidian, Qyue, or Hongxiu, as long as it's a monthly pass, I'll take it, hehe.
PS: There will be a normal 4,000-word update tonight.
(End of this chapter)
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