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As the two were talking, a caravan of about ten people suddenly appeared in the distance, with six horse-drawn carriages. One carriage carried people, while the other five carried goods.
The carriages couldn't enter the stables and had to stop by the roadside. The caravan didn't have the innkeepers take care of the horses; instead, they brought out food to feed them.
Even the water given to the horses had to be tasted by someone first. Such caution made Chu Yang think that they must be an old caravan that travels all year round.
Before long, a young couple alighted from the carriage, carrying two swaddled babies in their arms—twins.
There were only two customers, Chu Yang and Li Gexiao, drinking and eating meat at the tea stall, which naturally attracted the attention of the caravan. An old man who looked like a steward was about to come over to talk to Chu Yang and Li Gexiao, but was stopped by the young couple.
Chu Yang laughed and said, "They originally wanted to persuade us to leave with money."
Upon hearing this, Li Gexiao remarked with emotion, "That couple is quite kind; they must be a family that accumulates good deeds. However, they should still give it a try..."
Chu Yang clicked his tongue, "That's right. Anyway, we've almost finished eating. If they ask, I'll definitely agree. I can even earn some money to spend."
Li Ge chuckled, "Young master isn't short of money, why not give me the silver?"
Chu Yang rolled his eyes at him and said irritably, "What fool in the world would complain about having too much money?"
Once the caravan had filled the small tea stall, Chu Yang and Li Gexiao, having eaten and drunk their fill, got up and left to give their seats to others.
As Chu Yang walked out of the tea stall, he brushed past the male owner of the caravan, and to his surprise, the man took the initiative to greet him.
"I had no intention of disturbing your rest. There are many people in the caravan, please forgive me."
Looking at the polite man in front of him, Chu Yang felt a sense of goodwill and cupped his hands in greeting, saying, "Brother, you're too kind."
The two exchanged only polite words and had no intention of having a deeper conversation. Chu Yang turned and walked out of the tea stall with Li Gexiao.
Watching them leave, the man surnamed Jiang visibly breathed a sigh of relief and whispered to his wife beside him, "Yuenü, those two weren't after us."
The woman named Yuenu held two babies in her arms and smiled at her husband.
However, not long after Chu Yang and his group left the tea stall...
The sudden change!
The proprietress, the cook, and the waiter all took action, taking advantage of the caravan's relaxed vigilance, and their target was the young couple!
At the same time, several dark figures quickly approached the tea stall!
"Jiang Feng, the most benevolent man in the world, we, the Twelve Constellations, would like to borrow your money today!"
"Ha ha ha ha!!!"
The sudden change at the tea stall happened in an instant. The guards of the entire caravan were caught off guard and watched helplessly as the cook and the proprietress attacked their master.
The young man who had greeted Chu Yang earlier was Jiang Feng, and beside him were his wife Hua Yuenü and their newborn twins—the future Hua Wuque and Xiao Yu'er.
Faced with the thug's sneak attack, Jiang Feng took out a folding fan from his waist, opened the fan, and slashed forward.
A fierce wind howled, its force like sharp sword energy. The cook and the proprietress twisted their waists and narrowly avoided the attack.
The real Jiang Feng was not a weak and philanthropic man, but rather someone who had cultivated a divine skill called the Dragon-Shocking Manual. This martial art weakened the more one practiced it, and only when one had no martial arts left could one achieve perfection and reach the Dragon-Shocking Realm of returning to one's true nature.
How could someone who could become sworn brothers with Yan Nantian, the greatest swordsman in the world, be a good-for-nothing who is all show and no substance?
Unfortunately, Jiang Feng still missed one person.
Taking advantage of the moment when Jiang Feng was fighting back against the two, the waiter quietly appeared in front of Hua Yuenü, his target being the two infants still in swaddling clothes.
If Jiang Feng's child is taken away, he will naturally surrender obediently.
This group of bandits, who appeared out of nowhere, were vicious in their intentions. However, the waiter underestimated Hua Yuenü. The moment he made his move, Hua Yuenü also struck out with a palm.
A strange fragrance wafted over, and in the waiter's eyes, it seemed as if countless flower petals were fluttering in the air.
While slightly distracted, the waiter was struck on the shoulder by Hua Yuenü, and flew backward, rolling to the feet of the cook and the proprietress.
The caravan guards surrounded them.
The three men looked grim!
"What a bunch of useless trash!"
A shouting sound came from not far away, and a wheelchair appeared in front of everyone. On it sat a man with an ugly appearance, short limbs, and bloodshot eyes, like a hungry wolf ready to devour its prey.
Besides him, more than a dozen others emerged from the dense forest, each with a sinister and cruel look in their eyes.
"Wei Wuyuan!"
The first of the twelve constellations, the Rat Constellation, is Wei Wuya!
Jiang Feng cried out that the dwarf's identity had been revealed, but despair filled his heart.
His skills were different now, his wife had just given birth, and even these guards were no match for the Twelve Constellations.
How did they find out?
Jiang Feng had made meticulous plans for his journey to seek refuge with his elder brother Yan Nantian, ensuring that everything went smoothly. He never dreamed that the Twelve Constellations would be waiting for them on the way!
At Wei Wuyuan's command, the Chicken Constellation Sichenke was the first to charge out, one in red with a rooster comb, one in yellow with a rooster breast, and three in flowery clothes with a rooster tail. The remaining constellations followed in succession, engaging in battle with the surrounding caravan guards.
Chu Yang and Li Gexiao stood by the roadside, leading their horses, watching this scene in astonishment.
"Old Li, what is the Twelve Zodiac Signs?"
"Young master, the Twelve Constellations are the most ruthless and vicious group of bandits in the martial arts world in the past thirty years. They rarely strike, but if they see something worth taking, they will never be able to escape. In the past thirty years, they have only failed to capture Yan Nantian and the Palace Master of Yihua Palace."
"so smart?"
"They are indeed quite clever. They never confront the Six Doors head-on. When I used to drink with Wuxin, I often heard him curse those people as cowards."
Who is Wuxin?
"He is the leader of the Four Great Constables. He is not Lord Guo's apprentice, so you may not have met him."
"Oh~ Now that you mention it, I do remember him. He had a poker face and acted like everyone owed him money."
"Hehe, it's that guy. Let me tell you some gossip. When Wuxin was drunk, he said he had a crush on Wuqing, the leader of the Four Great Constables of the Divine Constable's Mansion next door!"
"Holy crap, heartless? Isn't he a man? How come there are two men... Well, times have changed, it's not impossible now, I don't mean to discriminate against them."
"What are you saying, young master? Wuqing is a woman, and she's extremely beautiful!"
Chu Yang's mind went blank for a moment, and he couldn't figure out which version of "ruthless" this was. Anyway, that's just how chaotic this mishmash world is.
"Which of them are men and which are women?"
"Both sides consist of three men and one woman. Wuqing, one of the Four Great Constables, is a woman, while Leng Feng, ranked fourth among the Four Divine Constables, is also a girl."
"Leng Feng? How come a girl has a man's nickname?"
"Young master, you are being too presumptuous. That's someone's real name..."
Chu Yang couldn't hold back any longer and blurted out with a strange expression, "If it's a nickname, I'll call it 'Good Job,' but if it's my real name, I'll call it 'Unique Skill.'"
Li Gexiao chuckled dryly, "She usually doesn't like others to call her by her full name, so we all call her Leng Leng."
A fierce fight was raging at the tea stall, while Chu Yang and Li Ge watched the spectacle with a smile. Their actions quickly attracted the attention of the Twelve Constellations.
"The seven of you go and kill those two to prevent word from getting out. Yan Nantian is not someone to be trifled with."
Wei Wuyuan ordered the seven members of the Black Dog Star among the Twelve Constellations to deal with Chu Yang and Li Gexiao.
These seven individuals, when separated, were actually of average martial arts skills. However, they had mastered a set of combined attack techniques. Furthermore, having shared life and death for many years, their tacit understanding was extraordinary. Even top-tier masters would find it difficult to gain an advantage when caught in their combined attack formation.
In addition, the seven also tamed a giant wolfhound the size of a tiger. It had already developed intelligence and was just one step away from becoming a spirit demon. It was extremely powerful when fighting together.
Seven men dressed in black charged menacingly toward Chu Yang.
Seeing this, Chu Yang calmly smiled and said, "Old Li, you've got a job. Can you handle it?"
Li Gexiao clasped his hands and said, "Young master, don't worry. Although my skills have not yet recovered, I can still deal with these few scoundrels."
Chu Yang reminded them, "Since they are vicious bandits, let's not show any mercy and kill them all."
"If it's truly impossible, don't force yourself; just step down."
"Yes!" Li Gexiao replied and walked alone toward the seven people from Black Dog Star.
As the former second strongest fighter in the Embroidered Uniform Guard and a disciple of Commander Zheng Dongliu, Li Gexiao at his peak was able to fight the Twelve Constellations single-handedly.
He was just recovering from a serious injury, and his strength had only recovered to about 20-30%, but that was enough to deal with Black Dog Star. He wasn't exaggerating when he said that.
The reason why the Twelve Constellations were able to escape justice was not because the Four Great Constables couldn't outmatch them in terms of raw strength, but because these guys were too cunning.
Wei Wuyuan, nicknamed "Rat Prime Minister," is exceptionally intelligent. He plans every operation meticulously, and he has foiled several ambushes set by the Six Doors. To date, none of the Four Great Constables have even seen his true form.
Li Gexiao, wielding the Embroidered Spring Blade, quickly engaged in battle with Black Dog Star. This blade had been given to him by Commander Zuo before his departure.
The martial arts style of the Embroidered Uniform Guard is roughly the same as that of the Six Doors. Both are members of the public service, and their targets are mostly people. Therefore, they are good at swordsmanship and close-quarters combat.
Commander Zheng Dongliu was a soldier by training and was skilled in broadsword techniques. He carried a heavy Guan Dao (a type of halberd) as his weapon.
Li Gexiao, as a disciple, had also learned the broadsword, but he was exceptionally talented and developed his own swordsmanship from Zheng Dongliu's techniques.
The essence of this sword technique lies in its ability to take on multiple opponents at once.
In his youth, Li Gexiao, who still possessed a chivalrous spirit, gave it a domineering name.
The world is not at peace.
Meaning:
Though injustices may exist in the world, I will shatter them with a single stroke! (End of Chapter)