pertwk Chapter 36 Chaotic Army
Chapter 36 Chaotic Army
Liu Sheng returned to the Bajiguan.
Senior Brother Lin Yi has been missing lately, and I don't know what mission he's taken on.
This made Liu Sheng feel a little regretful, since Senior Brother Lin was the closest to him in strength, and the effect of sparring was excellent when practicing proficiency.
During lunch, Liu Sheng and Lu You started talking about it.
He might ask about it.
Does the Yan family need more guards for their caravan?
"Sure, the Yan family is powerful and mainly deals in the stone business. They don't usually rob stones, and they mainly travel to nearby counties. Going with them is relatively safe."
Lu You nodded in satisfaction when he heard that his junior brother was now actively looking for reliable jobs to earn money instead of relying on the martial arts school.
He told Liu Sheng that recently, many wealthy people from Shazhou City had come to build houses in Yueya County. His own family's woodworking business was doing very well, and the Yan family's stone business must be doing just as well, so there should be plenty of opportunities for caravans.
Recalling what had happened before, Liu Sheng asked curiously, "Senior Brother, didn't you say that the bandits had been eliminated and the caravans no longer needed rank-one martial artists as guards?"
"In this world, how can you ever completely eradicate bandits? A new batch will always spring up in a few days."
It turns out that the grandmaster and master had previously led the elite of the righteous army to eliminate the bandits in Crescent Moon County.
Then they went to other counties and then there was no further activity, as if they were preparing for something big.
For the first few days, things were quite peaceful in Crescent Moon County. Short-distance caravans stopped hiring high-ranking martial artists, since ordinary martial artists were enough for them to handle the situation, saving them a lot of money.
Not many days later, an even more troublesome force than bandits appeared around the county town—a mutinous army.
I heard that they were defeated at the front lines and fled as routed soldiers. They dared not return to their own tribes for fear of being purged, so they could only wander around the area.
Most of these rebel troops were demons, and their strength was far greater than that of ordinary human bandits. Some of them were armed with long spears, fast swords, and sharp arrows.
They dared not enter the city as a group, and as for those caravans outside the county town, they had to fend for themselves.
I've heard that some demon tribes have set up roadblocks on trade routes to intercept caravans. Some are charging for food and drink, while others are charging tolls.
According to current information, everyone is still following the rules.
As long as they provided food and money, there weren't too many deaths; it's just that the caravan's profits decreased significantly.
But as everyone knows, this is only temporary; the future is uncertain.
Right now, the rebels, relying on their demon race identity, only engage in small-scale skirmishes and plunder humans, and the imperial court doesn't interfere. But in the future, it's uncertain whether they can maintain this restraint.
"I see." Liu Sheng finally understood.
As long as the world continues to decline, as long as the demon race continues to trample on the human race, life will never truly improve.
"When you go out with the Yan family caravan, if you encounter a mutinous army, don't try to be brave. Observe how the caravan leader handles it."
Lu You instructed, "But if you really fight and kill the demons, remember to cut off your ears or pluck off your horns. I'll send them to the righteous army for you; they can be converted into military merits and exchanged for silver."
Liu Sheng was quite interested when he heard that he could exchange it for silver.
He's currently spending at least 50 taels of silver a month practicing martial arts, and he'll definitely need even more as his skill level increases. He's also planning to settle his father in the south of the city, which will require a large sum of money for a house.
But making money still requires real strength.
He checked his proficiency level again:
Name: Liu Sheng
Age: 17
[External Training Method: Bajiquan (3690/5000 Minor Success)]
[Internal Training Method: Skin Polishing Realm - Earth (Minor Success 93%)]
[Internal Training Method: Golden Bell Shield (Beginner Level 5%)]
[Spiritual Eyes: Green, white, yellow, and red; able to see through illusion and reality]
The skin smoothing is almost finished. I'll take advantage of this afternoon to give it a final rinse! That way, if I go out with the caravan, I'll be more secure even if we face the chaotic demon army.
South of the city.
Lichun Courtyard.
In the desert, in a small county town.
One of the few places where people spend their money.
The sandstorms of early spring were kept out of the carved wooden door.
County Magistrate Lun Ren, County Lieutenant Kang, along with Beggar Gang Leader Gou Xiong and Black Fox Gang Leader Hu Jiexi, made a rare appearance here.
An enthusiastic madam greeted them, dressed in casual clothes, and led them into the lobby, then to a private room on the second floor.
Lun Ren felt that a warm, fragrant breeze, carrying the sound of the pipa, rushed towards him.
Lotus lanterns hang high in the dome of the lobby on the first floor.
The candlelight illuminated the surroundings, and the scenery of the corridors up to the third floor was clearly visible.
Beneath the lotus lanterns, in the very center, a thick carpet with a diamond pattern was laid out. A barefoot woman with bells tied to her feet was dancing to the rhythm, her red gauze skirt swirling like rising flames. This drew continuous cheers from the scholars drinking and the merchants playing dice around her.
The wisps of incense rising from the corner burner, mingled with the aroma of sanlejiang (a type of Chinese liquor), wine, and the perfumed scent of the girls, creating a warm and intoxicating atmosphere.
Sure enough, I still prefer the human girls here to the ewe at home!
At this moment, Kang County Lieutenant was observing the County Magistrate, Lun Ren, in front of him.
The Kang family initially thought this was just another spoiled brat from a powerful clan who had been parachuted in. After all, Crescent Moon County still belonged to their three aristocratic families.
As a result, this newly arrived county magistrate managed to unite more than ten bandit gangs in a short period of time. Although he ultimately failed to achieve his goal, it was enough to demonstrate his skill and make him a worthy friend.
Only then did the Kang family send someone to serve as county lieutenant, attempting to befriend this county magistrate from a prominent clan.
The group went upstairs, leaving the noisy corridor and arriving at a quiet private room.
The private room was a hidden paradise, completely different from the glitz and clamor downstairs. Instead of colorful curtains, the walls were covered with plain linen, upon which hung landscape paintings by famous artists. The paintings depicted distant mountains outlined only with light ink, conveying a sense of Zen and creating an overall elegant atmosphere.
Magistrate Lun Ren sat down in the main seat, with County Lieutenant Kang attending to him, and said, "Please sit down, both of you leaders."
Gou Xiong, the leader of the Beggars' Sect, first bowed deeply to the county magistrate, then sat obediently to the side, not daring to raise his head.
Gou Xiong felt there was nothing wrong with his actions; after all, he had always been obedient and never competed for anything, which was why he was where he was today. Now, he had outlasted the newly appointed leader, and it was his turn again.
Moreover, he was promoted to the rank of 8!
In the eyes of the county magistrate, it carried even greater weight.
However, his disgraceful behavior caused Fox Jesse, the leader of the Black Fox Gang on the other side, to sneer slightly.
Fox Jessie knew perfectly well that Gou Xiong was just a puppet, actually obeying the county magistrate.
But he pretended not to know, letting the two leaders of the Black Fox Gang lead their men to fight the Beggars' Gang to the death, and even the Poison Water Team was deployed.
Now, facing the Black Fox Gang's poison water team, the poison water, once applied, corrodes flesh to the bone. The Beggar Gang members, armed only with wooden sticks, are naturally no match and are suffering repeated defeats on the western commercial street of the county.
Seeing that the Black Fox Gang had finally proven its worth.
Fox Jessie heard that the county magistrate intended to mediate between the two families, so he rushed over from Shazhou in a flash.
The magistrate, discussing benevolence, then said something that, as expected, was that the two sides were evenly matched and there was no need for them to fight to the death.
Why not demarcate the territory, then the north of the city will belong to the Beggars' Gang, and the west of the city will belong to the Black Fox Gang?
"I think it would be better if the two of you joined forces and wiped out the Mingsha Gang... You two could each take half of the market territory, how about that?"
Upon hearing this, Gou Xiong and Hu Jiexi looked at each other in bewilderment.
Fox Jesse was more clear-headed: "Sir, as the saying goes, one should not accept rewards without merit..."
Lun Ren first laughed heartily, then raised his glass and stood up: "It's too early to talk about these things now; we'll need you guys in the future!"
The two quickly stood up, raised their glasses, and drank them down in one gulp: "We owe it all to your guidance, sir!"
County Lieutenant Kang, who was standing nearby, also raised his glass. His eyes lit up. "The magistrate's skills are truly impressive!"
If the two factions cooperate to strengthen their power, then they can join forces with the Kang family to deal with the Yin family or the Yan family. Take one down first, and the other will be a piece of cake.
At that time, Crescent Moon County will truly be jointly governed by the imperial court and the Kang family.
Seeing that the magistrate could exert such influence without firing a single soldier, County Lieutenant Kang thought he should go back to his family and have a good talk with them, considering further cooperation between his family and the magistrate.
Seeing that the important matters had been discussed to the fullest extent.
The magistrate discussed benevolence, then pushed open the door to the private room, and a commotion flooded in.
Lun Ren looked at the prostitutes in apricot-red dresses standing on the second floor, their clothes half-undone, flirting with the wealthy merchants beside them. On the third floor, the beaded curtains were half-rolled up in front of each door, revealing slender figures behind them, their skin gleaming like ivory.
His Adam's apple bobbed slightly, and the two ram horns on his head trembled with excitement.
"Please wait here... I'll go upstairs."
After saying that, he turned and left.
The three, including County Magistrate Kang, immediately understood and bowed respectfully. They exchanged knowing smiles.
"yes!"
The three of them dared not seek pleasure, and could only quietly keep watch in the private room.
If the magistrate tells you to wait, then you have to wait.
3 minute later.
Lun Ren is back.
"I suddenly remembered I had something to do at the county office."
He straightened his clothes and said in a calm tone, "I'll go back and take care of some business first. You can do as you please."