34. If the mind doesn't want to, the knife won't stop.
'Who dares to be so bold? Could it be the Tian family who launched a sneak attack?' The Lian family's duty manager wondered. The other elders of the Lian family were also reluctant to leave Rou Rou's side, lest they disturb their sweet dreams!
The rage in his heart was unimaginable; he truly deserved to die, to be torn to pieces. Things escalated quickly; a great fire enraged the Lian family.
Meanwhile, the Flying Eagle Gang, the Zong Family, and the Fierce Tiger Gang were also alerted, fearing a sneak attack. They were all secretly spying, preparing to seize some benefits or eliminate some enemies!
The fire raged on, and the police chief asked, "Sir, should we go?"
"The important business is ahead; they'll handle this little thing themselves!"
Watching his kill points rapidly increase, He Chen didn't remain calm; instead, he became ruthless. 2000 kill points—upgrade his swordsmanship.
Swordsmanship: One slash can cut three thousand times; currently, one slash can cut twenty-five times.
The swordsmanship training felt like an eternity, with each strike capable of twenty-five cuts. It tempered my physique, making me feel stronger and more enduring. I could fight for days and nights without feeling tired.
Then they arrived at the brothel, where everyone was already terrified and scattering in all directions. One young master, probably quite drunk, saw He Chen approaching with a knife and shouted, "Who are you? Are you looking for death? Get out of here!"
Then, seeing that he was ignored, his anger flared even more. "Guards! Seize him! I'll cut off his limbs!"
He Chen drew his sword and slashed twenty-five times in one stroke. The sword flashed swiftly, and in an instant, limbs and severed bodies littered the ground. "Ah!" The man sobered up and screamed in pain.
Ignoring the shouts from the ground, he went to a table of uneaten food and wine and began to eat heartily, especially the meat. It was so delicious! He thought, "Only when I'm full will I have the strength to wield my knife!"
Inside, there was a lavish feast, and outside, a lively scene unfolded. The Lian family had finally arrived with a large entourage. Seeing the bloodstains on the ground, and then looking at the fourth-tier Lian Leopard, now reduced to two, they felt a surge of anger mixed with fear. They knew they had to be careful!
Knowing that such a commotion had drawn the attention of his rivals and allies, he roared, "Tian family, Flying Eagle Gang Leader, Fierce Tiger Gang Leader, come out! This man is not to be trifled with. If you don't join forces, you'll be picked off one by one!"
He Chen was eating meat with gusto when a young, refined-looking man approached. "Sir," the man said, "I am Gui San, the vice-leader of the Flying Eagle Gang. Young hero, you single-handedly slew Lian Jia Leopard; I am deeply impressed! Our gang leader wishes to make your acquaintance. If you would be so kind as to join our Flying Eagle Gang, would you be interested in the position of hall master?"
He Chen devoured the chicken, duck, and pork, then ate the snacks without hesitation! He let out a satisfied burp and asked, "I wonder what rank your gang leader is?"
Gui San said solemnly, "Our leader is currently in the late stage of the fifth rank; breaking through to the sixth rank is just around the corner!"
"Fifth rank, that's enough. But what if I don't agree? I'd like to take your gang leader's head too!" He Chen said nonchalantly. Tonight, the sword will not tire, and the men will not rest!
Gui San, his expression unchanged, said, "Sir, you jest. May I ask your name? My chieftain is a peerless martial artist. Although you have killed Lian Bao, there are so many experts outside. If you don't cooperate, you probably won't be able to leave Huangtu County tonight!"
He Chen listened to Gui San's words without any murderous intent. Moreover, when Gui San said he wanted to kill the Flying Eagle Gang Leader, Gui San did not refute his words at all, nor did he get angry. Is this a person with a story? What does it have to do with me?
Then, casually, he said, "Wouldn't this be better? With all these people gathered together, we can take care of them all at once, saving us trouble later! What do you say?"
As if they were old friends, the events outside the window had little effect on the two people inside. They continued, "With such a commotion, I haven't seen a single constable or policeman. And in the past, why haven't demon slayers or officials from the Six Doors come to Huangtu County? At most, there have only been some bounty hunters. Could you tell me?"
Gui San was clearly puzzled; this lord seemed to be poorly informed. But he still slowly explained, "My lord, you may not know this, but Huangtu County is merely a transitional zone between the border and other areas. It's a melting pot of people, and its resources aren't as abundant as in prosperous places. We, the people of Kugen, are just scrambling for food; in bustling cities, even breathing smells sweet!"
After a moment of reflection, he continued, "The county magistrate here is a newcomer, and his martial arts skills aren't very strong, only at the second or third rank! Although he has the county government's shell for protection, if he really interferes recklessly, even demons and monsters could take his life! Moreover, this place isn't very big, and there are no special resources. Why would demon slayers or people from the Six Doors come here? If there's anything, they can just send a message to Wancheng, and someone will naturally come. But we common folk can't afford to have these people constantly stationed here!"
Moreover, this isn't just the case in our county seat; it's the same in several nearby counties. Resources are concentrated in the prosperous prefectural and state capitals!
After speaking, he was filled with emotion, as if recalling the bustling cities he had visited, wanting to stay but finding it impossible to move an inch!
He continued, "Of course, this is related to our border regions. We have fewer people and resources, and fewer important figures. Some counties, though small, are blessed with outstanding people and resources, and have connections in the imperial court. Naturally, they are much more prosperous than our places, and there are often people stationed nearby. Our areas have scarce spiritual energy and lack spiritual resources, but it is precisely because of this that ordinary ghosts and demons find it difficult to thrive. Other places are exceptionally prosperous, but the same applies to demons and monsters!"
He Chen listened for a while and understood quite a bit. He nodded and said in a solemn tone, "Thank you for clearing up my doubts. To repay you, you should leave now. I won't kill you; the farther away the better. But if I happen to encounter you again while you're committing evil, then I can only blame our unfortunate fate."
Gui San looked at the unusually serious young man before him. "After saying so much, aren't you afraid of dying?" he thought, then ignored him and continued, "As for the police station, it's full of locals. Do you understand, sir?"
After a long silence, he made up his mind and said, "My lord, if you can help me kill your Flying Eagle Gang leader, I am willing to follow you to the death. If I disobey, I will be punished by heaven, struck by lightning, and have no afterlife!"
Gui San's words seemed sincere; in the world of ghosts and gods, such an oath wasn't just for show. "There are gods watching over us," he thought, after a moment of silence. "Alright, I believe you, but no need for an oath. If you agree, just sign this contract!"
He Chen temporarily exchanged for a life-or-death contract, which was safer. 'If I die, you must die too. If you die, I'll be fine. I have more faith in the item I exchanged.'
Gui San accepted the contract!
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