Chapter 90: Bandit's Den (Part 2) [Requesting Monthly Tickets]
The stables in the backyard.
Gong Shuwu changed the water three times to clean his beloved horse, wiped the water stains with a soft cloth, and put the beautiful and exquisite horse armor back on. He stroked the horse's mane and said, "Let's go back first. I'll call you out for a run later when I have time."
The young man gently rubbed his palm against his.
Gong Shuwu said, "I will never go back on my word."
The beloved horse, reluctant to part, transformed into martial energy and returned to the tiger tally.
Looking at the mess, Gong Shuwu thought of the Gong family's training ground, the military camp, and how he could still fight freely with his old comrades a year ago. Now, he could only hide under an assumed name, with a face that even he didn't recognize...
The old man was very unhappy, and he was even more unhappy.
He spent the entire afternoon tending to his warhorse, and even someone as physically strong as Gong Shuwu was drenched in sweat. The combination of his frustration and the sticky sweat made him feel uncomfortable all over.
Seeing that there was still a small basin of clean water in the water tank, he grabbed a cloth, soaked it, and wiped his naked upper body.
The afternoon breeze brought not only an indescribable coolness but also carried away a few traces of melancholy. As I got up and put on my clothes, I was bending down to tie my belt when I heard two sets of footsteps coming from the direction of the main courtyard. One was Qi Yuanliang's, and the other was unfamiliar.
This person's steps are even more unsteady than Qi Shan's! He's either a good-for-nothing indulging in lust and wasting his energy, or a sickly old man weakened both inside and out.
"Brother Yuanliang, do you live here?"
Qi Shan was rather blunt: "Aren't you just asking a question you already know the answer to?"
He wanted to roll his eyes. If Gu Chi didn't know, how did the arrow with the letter stuck in it manage to shoot into the wooden pillar in the courtyard?
Gu Chi wasn't embarrassed at all.
How can coming uninvited be the same as visiting someone's door?
Upon entering the courtyard, the first person he noticed was Gong Shuwu.
At this time, Gong Shuwu was disguised with the help of Qi Shan. Apart from his height remaining the same, his facial features were so ordinary that he could not be found in a crowd.
Gong Shuwu: "Mr. Qi is back."
Qi Shan returned the greeting: "Uncle Gong."
Gong Shuwu's gaze fell on Gu Chi: "This gentleman is..."
Qi Shan smiled and said, "Wang Chao is an old friend of mine. His family name is Gu and his given name is Chi. Wang Chao, this is Gong Shuwu, the brave warrior."
He gave the two a brief introduction.
Gong Shuwu and Gu Chi exchanged greetings.
Gu Chi was unaware of Gong Shuwu's true identity, only knowing that Gong Shuwu had suddenly appeared beside Qi Shan and the others a few days prior, a skilled and courageous martial artist. Despite his ordinary appearance, his imposing presence suggested he was no ordinary person.
Qi Shan took off her wooden clogs and handed Gu Chi a pair of soft indoor shoes, then said, "Is the courtyard so quiet today?"
Gong Shuwu replied, "Shen Wulang went out to set up a stall."
One person can make the noise of six or seven people, isn't that lively?
Qi Shan naturally knew that Shen Tang had gone out to sell wine again and had even fought with a group of thugs. However, he hadn't packed up and returned by this hour. Had he gotten into trouble again?
Gu Chi asked in surprise, "Shen Lang hasn't returned yet?"
Gong Shuwu: "He hasn't returned yet, and he even called for his motorcycle."
"Motorcycle?"
"The name of Shen Wulang's mule."
Gu Chi astutely grasped the key point: "From what you two are saying, is that motorcycle a creation of the Word Spirit? And Shen Lang chained it up in the courtyard?"
There can only be one of each kind of Word of Power creation at any given time.
Gong Shuwu pointed to the location of the stable.
"Tie it there."
Gu Chi: "Chen Lang is generous."
Of course, this extravagance does not mean that Shen Tang is rich.
Who doesn't know that Shen Lang was penniless?
As everyone knows, the creations of Word of Power are wondrous. They appear to be "living things," but in reality, they are formed from the refined energy of heaven and earth. Very few people would allow such Word of Power creations to exist in the world for an extended period of time like Shen Tang. This is because they are "living things," not "inanimate objects" like flatbread, plums, or Dukang wine. Their actions incur costs, and these costs are borne by the creator.
For example, warhorses are enormous, and even when they are still, they consume a considerable amount of energy, not to mention that in combat they need to wear heavy horse armor and carry their armored masters. Even for Gong Shuwu, maintaining his warhorse's stamina for two hours in combat was the limit.
Therefore, Gu Chi jokingly called Shen Tang "generous".
Qi Shan opened the wooden door and saw Su Shang scratching at the door frame with its paws. Feeling sorry for it, he squatted down and picked it up. Hearing its meows, he quickly said, "Oh dear, Su Shang must be starving! It's my fault, have some..."
As he spoke, he pulled a packet of dried fish from his sleeve.
By the way, let's shovel some poop for Su Shang.
The stench wafting from inside the room was enough to make Gu Chi choke, but Qi Shan seemed to have no sense of smell at all, her expression remaining unchanged: "It is said that 'after entering a fish market, one becomes unaware of the stench after a while,' but I think it should be changed to 'after living in a cat's den, one becomes unaware of the stench.'"
Qi Shan was too lazy to listen to his complaints.
Unable to stand the stench, he went back to his Moonlit Pavilion.
He dutifully shoveled Su Shang's poop, cleaned up the things it had torn up while playing, opened the window with a fork, and lit an incense burner; the odor quickly dissipated. At this time, the sun was setting, and Chu Yao returned from his busy work, preparing to wash his hands and feed Wu Lang.
Shen Tang has not returned home yet.
Chu Yao and Qi Shan looked rather grim.
Wu Lang (Shen Xiaolangjun) is really worried if he doesn't keep an eye on him.
In contrast, Gong Shuwu was relatively calm.
He had witnessed Shen Tang's rampage that night; with such skill, even if someone did get hurt, it would most likely be someone else who was hurt.
"Gentlemen, there's no need to worry too much. Shen Wulang is clever and quick-witted. Even if he encounters trouble, he can get away with it. Perhaps he'll be back early tomorrow morning." Gong Shuwu paused, then added, "It's quite normal for a boy of this age to spend the night away from home."
Don't forget, Xiaocheng's biggest specialty industry.
Young people are always more curious.
Qi Shan understood his implication, but her face darkened instead of improving—her intuition told her that Young Master Shen had gone to cause trouble again.
Thinking back to the conflict with the thugs that afternoon...
Chu Yao said, "Go out and ask around."
Qi Shan nodded: "Mm."
Actually, there was no need to inquire specifically; the news that the gang of thugs who had been terrorizing Xiaocheng Market had been wiped out by the two wandering knights had already spread like wildfire. The old woman from the farmhouse had heard seven or eight versions of the story while she went out to buy groceries, and Qi Shan knew immediately that it was Shen Tang.
Qi Shan: "Has anyone heard anything about where the two wandering knights went?"
The old woman said, "They say they're going to wipe out the bandits' den as well."
Qi Shan: "..."
Chu Yao: "..."
Gu Chi: "..."
Gong Shuwu slapped his thigh: "A true man should be like this!"
Shigeo Shigero is really to his liking!
If Shen Tang weren't so bad at drinking, the two of them would have shared a big toast!
Qi Shan/Chu Yao: "..."
Why cause trouble at a time like this!
Although Gu Chi wanted to stay and watch the show, he knew it wasn't the right time. If he angered Qi Shan, he would be in danger playing away from home.
Without his master giving any instructions, Gu Chi took the initiative to say goodbye.
Behind them, they could still hear Qi Shan grinding his back teeth, saying slowly and deliberately, "Two people going to raid a bandit's den? Why doesn't Shen Youli just soar to the heavens and stand shoulder to shoulder with the sun?"
Chu Yao said meaningfully, "We underestimated him."
Is that what you call lacking ambition?
If someone is ambitious, how much trouble will they cause?
(End of this chapter)
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