Why do I have so many masters?

Chapter 125 All Sides Stir, Mr. Ying Who Exploits Loopholes (2/2)_2

"How many attendants did that merchant bring with him?"

"Seven..."

Gongsun Jing's pupils suddenly contracted as thoughts that had just formed in his mind became clear.

In the not-so-vast North Martial State City, if seven burly men were to suddenly appear, they could not remain hidden under careful scrutiny.

But what if these seven men had already been in existence?

The same names, the same faces, even spotless backgrounds, having toiled in Fufeng County for several years—under these circumstances, even if Great Qin mobilized all of Fufeng's experts and military force, it would be very difficult to root them out.

The locust tree replaced the peach tree.

A scheme like that of today was definitely not planned in a single day!

As Gongsun Jing was still reeling from his internal shock, the man in white on the other side had already turned around, taken a strong bow with a carved dragon sparrow pattern from the wall, removed a token from his waist, and tossed it to a man in black beside him, saying:

"The situation is urgent. Yuan Zhou, take my Tiger Talisman and summon troops from the nearby Military Family camp."

"Gongsun, lead the way!"

Gongsun Jing suddenly bowed and instinctively said:

"Yes!"

..........

Fufeng County City.

County Governor's Mansion.

After receiving the Bi'an Golden Order and Zhu Jian'an's request, the Prefectural Governor did not hesitate in the least and immediately responded. After sending out commands, he paced back and forth inside the hall, then suddenly pushed the door open and headed towards the Great General's Mansion.

A moment later.

With his clothes and hat neatly arranged, the de facto number one person of Fufeng County bent over to salute Yu Wenze, saying:

"Please, General, lend a hand."

Yu Wenze opened his eyes, looked at the slender man before him, and replied in an even tone that revealed no fluctuation on his face:

"During your term, you have five opportunities to ask for my assistance.

"Are you sure you want to use one now?"

The Prefectural Governor looked up at Yu Wenze and said:

"The Danfeng Valley case lacks sufficient evidence, and my inability to deal with it immediately has let down the people."

"But the White Tiger Hall affair, with its conclusive evidence, absolutely cannot be overlooked!"

"I have already requested the Academy's Master to protect Fufeng while the General is away. Please, lend your hand!"

Yu Wenze's eyes narrowed as he tapped his fingers on the armrest and said: Read exclusive chapters at My Virtual Library Empire

"I have the right to refuse.

"But before I do, I have one question to ask.

"You're asking me, asking the Master, not only to solve the case but possibly to vindicate that arrest officer. For this, you are willing to part with a favor, to use up a privilege.

"Is it worth it?"

The Prefectural Governor fell silent for a moment, then smiled and said:

"I am not exactly a gentleman. I've killed men in my youth and have always believed in taking vengeance before the night is over."

"After gaining knowledge, I've also come to understand another principle."

He paused for a moment, then looked at Yu Wenze and asked softly:

"If a subject serves his country with the courtesy of a statesman, should not the country repay him with the same courtesy?"

"General, do you think it's worth it?!"

Yu Wenze's tapping stopped abruptly.

Then, a gust of wind surged and pushed the Prefectural Governor to the ground. By the time he looked up, Yu Wenze was nowhere to be seen.

In the sky, the sound of clashing weapons erupted, and a Three-Edged Double-Bladed Blade shot up into the sky from the residence. It seemed to have been restrained for too long; its sharp edge hummed incessantly.

The Prefectural Governor got up, directed a long bow towards the direction Yu Wenze had left, and remained thus for a long while.

............

In the deep shadow of the night.

A convoy seemed to be in a rush, taking advantage of the bright stars and moonlight to barely see their way, urging the horses and carriages forward on the official road. This wasn't an uncommon sight; there were other convoys on the road hurrying along, and inside Fufeng County City, even at night, traveling on the official road was extremely safe.

Many escort agencies that were pressed for time would often decide to pay their attendants higher wages and travel day and night. They would only stop to rest at roadside inns when they were so exhausted they could no longer bear it.

Zhao Daniu was curious.

He was the Chief Escort of the Mighty Martial Escort Agency of Fufeng. This convoy, which had been traveling alongside them, also operated in Fufeng County City. They had seen each other on previous days, but he had never realized that these attendants had such extraordinary stamina and endurance.

Since they unexpectedly encountered each other en route, many convoys had already stopped to rest and light fires, and even though their escort masters had some martial arts skills, they had been traveling for quite a while and were now somewhat tired. Yet these attendants, who had no martial arts training, continued without a change in complexion, as if nothing was amiss. Had it not been for past interactions, Zhao Daniu would have doubted their authenticity.

Finding the situation dull, he spurred his horse forward, and with sporadic words, tried to strike up a conversation with the amiable shopkeeper of the convoy. Having wandered far and wide, he could tell that the shopkeeper didn't seem keen to talk, responding only perfunctorily, which annoyed Zhao Daniu.

Suddenly, an odd noise reached his ears.

His voice trailed off, and he lifted his head to look around.

The clouds on the horizon were pressing down very low, almost overlapping with the dark silhouette of the mountains below, creating an oppressive atmosphere. He wasn't sure if it was just his mind playing tricks, but at the junction of heaven and earth, a long dark line seemed to suddenly appear in the distance.

An undertone of thunder started to reverberate.

Growing more intense.

After a bewildered moment, the fatigue in his body was swept away by terror in the next instant.

Zhao Daniu instinctively drew his waist saber. The cold hilt in his hand could not grant him any courage, and in his wide-open eyes, fear was the sole occupant. He watched as the Iron Cavalry clad in dark Mingguang Armor came thundering towards them, and following the strong horses and powerful crossbows, trails of dust were kicked up into a grand spectacle.

The members of the escort agency froze in place.

The Iron Cavalry, like a torrential flood, streamed by just meters in front of them, brushing past both sides, with endless dust and the sound of thunder in their ears. They were all dazed for a moment until the thunderous noise faded, and then they trembLED, regaining their senses only to find themselves drenched in cold sweat, sticking uncomfortably to their bodies.