Chapter 21 Collusion between Officials and Bandits
To be fair, the quality of the group of soldiers who solved the crisis in Jiayuan County is quite high. After disposing of the thieves of Panlong Mountain, extinguishing the fires in the city, and pacifying the people, they did not disturb these poor people again. They set up their tents in the streets and began to rest. And in one of the camps, Vice General Ding Hengding was very interested in the clear-eyed young man in front of him. It was this young man who fought against the vicious bandits of Panlong Mountain alone, and killed more than a dozen thieves, thus indirectly protecting most of the people in Jiayuan County, and successfully waiting for the arrival of reinforcements.
In addition, what impressed Ding Heng even more was that this young man named Xiao Chen was not from Jiayuan County at all. A stranger would rather risk his life to save those he doesn't know. What kind of open-mindedness and courage does this require?
After a long conversation, Ding Heng found that this young man named Xiao Chen was not only handsome, but also humble and polite, and his conversation was also elegant. (Nonsense, in the original world, I also went to college, and although my memory was sealed, my personal cultivation became instinct). Ding Heng's favor towards Xiao Chen couldn't help but rise a lot. "Brother Xiao, you saved the people of Jiayuan City, General Gao will definitely reward you greatly!"
"It's the first time I've killed someone, I'm the first time I've killed someone, I'm so scared, I'm really scared!" The bloody, hideous-looking corpse still lingers in Xiao Chen's mind.
"I understand, I understand!" Ding Heng smiled, of course he understood, who had worked hard in the barracks all year round. You know, the first time you kill someone, it's the same situation. Looking at the pale Xiao Chen with a look of pity, Ding Heng sighed. He knew that for the sake of the future, the best choice was to let Xiao Chen have a good rest. I believe that after tonight, things may be much better.
"Brother Xiao Chen, you can rest here for a while. I'll come back to see you tomorrow morning. Ding Heng smiled, got up and left.
"Well, thank you!" Xiao Chen, who was physically and mentally exhausted, just wanted to take a good rest at this time. Ding Heng smiled and blew out the small oil lamp in front of him, and then retreated lightly. Xiao Chen also closed his eyes tiredly, go to sleep! As long as you fall asleep, you will forget everything that is terrible. But Xiao Chen didn't notice at all that in the silent darkness, a pair of eyes full of hatred were watching him.
Although Gao Yi had already let himself go, and asked himself to leave secretly in the darkness of the night. But Hong Feng was really unwilling. Then the brothers died because of this bastard named Xiao Chen. Hong Feng understands that from today on, he will no longer be the famous boss of Panlong Mountain, and now he is just a lost dog who has fled in the wilderness!
What's more, if the death of a group of people in Panlong Mountain made Hong Feng's heart ache, then the death of Ma Yidao made Hong Feng's heart bleed. That's a brother who is as close as a brother! If you don't take revenge on your brother, am I Hong Feng still fucking human? Hong Feng finally made up his mind, even if Lao Tzu wanted to leave, he would kill Xiao Chen's little bastard first.
Although Hong Feng was extremely angry, he knew very well that Xiao Chen, who seemed to be weak, had almost terrifying power. With his current physical condition, if he went so rashly, he might not be able to kill Xiao Chen in a hurry, and if he was discovered by those soldiers outside the door, even Gao Yi would not be able to let himself go again in full view of everyone.
Hong Feng, hidden in the darkness, was anxiously waiting, waiting for the moment when Xiao Chen fell asleep. He wanted to let Xiao Chen die silently at that moment. Fortunately, Hong Feng's wait did not last long, and Xiao Chen, who was physically and mentally exhausted, finally slowly fell asleep. A subtle snoring sounded slowly.
Hong Feng slowly moved towards the head of the bed, looking at the hateful face, burning with anger. Kill this bastard and avenge the brothers of Panlong Mountain, and avenge the brothers of the sword. Hong Feng gritted his teeth, turned his palm into a knife at the moment, and slashed towards Xiao Chen's neck without hesitation.
Although he had fallen asleep, Xiao Chen did not sleep soundly. In their sleep, those blood-stained people were rushing towards them with their teeth and claws, they shouted for Xiao Chen to pay for their lives, the bloody body, the hideous face, all made Xiao Chen's heart frightened.
"Don't! Don't come here! I didn't mean to!" Xiao Chen, who was shocked into a cold sweat, opened his eyes suddenly, and Huo Di straightened up. And it was this unexpected action that made Hong Feng's inevitable blow miss.
"It's you, Hong Feng!" the hideous Hong Feng startled Xiao Chen.
"Xiao Chen, give me back a knife brother's life!" Hong Feng, who missed the blow, was really unwilling, he shook his palm again and slashed towards Xiao Chen. But Xiao Chen, who was drenched in cold sweat, reacted unusually sensitively at this time. He rolled under the bed with a grunt.
"Help, Brother Ding Heng!" Xiao Chen, who was shocked, remembered the young man who had just gone out and looked extremely kind.
"Xiao Chen, take your life!" The furious Hong Feng kicked the bed flying, and then smashed Xiao Chen's head with a punch. In desperation, Xiao Chen instinctively raised his hand to resist, so the classic scene we are familiar with happened again. Hong Feng's whole body was blown out. And the huge movement finally alarmed Ding Heng, who had just fallen asleep not far from the tent.
"Why are you?Hong Feng?" Ding Heng, who slammed open the door of the tent, was shocked.
"Oh no!" Hong Feng knew that since Ding Heng had appeared, his subordinates would soon arrive. It seems that it is impossible to kill Xiao Chen, and the most important thing at the moment is to escape. I am afraid that my brother's revenge can only be avenged later. Hong Feng was about to rush past Ding Heng's side as soon as he was on his waist. But after all, Ding Heng had been in the military camp for so many years, and Hong Feng's intentions were immediately seen by him.
Ding Heng stretched out his hand and grabbed towards Hong Feng. Although Ding Heng's judgment was extremely accurate, the speed of Hong Feng was still beyond Ding Heng's expectations. Ding Heng's hand could only reach Hong Feng's sleeve. Hong Feng, who struggled to escape for his life, only heard a 'stab', Hong Feng's sleeve broke, and a thin book-like thing fell out. And Hong Feng also took the opportunity to escape into the darkness.
"Huh, what is this?" Ding Heng picked up the book curiously, and after briefly flipping through it a few times, his face suddenly changed.
"Vice General Ding, what's wrong?" And at this moment, Ding Heng's subordinates also arrived panting.
Ding Heng hurriedly put the account book into his arms, and said, "The bandit leader of Panlong Mountain, Hong Feng, has escaped, chase quickly!"
"Isn't Hong Feng personally guarded by General Gao? How can he escape?"
"If you are told to chase it, you will chase it, what nonsense?" Ding Heng roared.
"Yes!" So everyone chased in the direction of Hong Feng's escape.
Ding Heng shook the account book in his hand and couldn't help but look at Xiao Chen. Fortunately, Xiao Chen on the side had not recovered from the panic and had not noticed that something was wrong with his expression. Ding Heng sighed and hurriedly put the account book in his arms.
"Brother Xiao Chen, you can rest in peace, don't worry, we will definitely catch Hong Feng. After saying that, Ding Heng hurriedly walked out, he was afraid that if he continued to stay, he would be seen by this young man.
Let's talk about Gao Yi again, although he was helpless and had to let Hong Feng go, he was really unwilling. That guy lives in this world, and sooner or later he will be his own confidant. "Hong Feng, you bastard, don't let me touch you again, otherwise..." Gao Yi slammed the cup in his hand out. Poor teacup, before he figured out what he had done wrong, was completely shattered.
"Help me, Gao Yi. Help me!" a figure stumbled in, no way, a large group of soldiers outside were searching for him. With his current physical condition, if he wants to forcibly rush out, he will definitely seek death.
Gao Yi was shocked, "Hong Feng, why did you turn back again?"
"It's not that damn Xiao Chen yet!" Hong Feng gritted his teeth. originally wanted to take the opportunity to kill Xiao Chen and avenge his brothers. I didn't expect that bastard to wake up suddenly... Thinking of this, Hong Feng only felt that his qi and blood were surging, damn Xiao Chen, he had so much strength. That blow made me lose the strength to walk, and I am afraid that I will have to cultivate for a while.
"Gao Yi, I have to recuperate with you for a while, but don't worry, if the injury is healed, I will leave immediately. ”
"Hong Feng, aren't you causing me trouble?"
"If you refuse to take me in, I can guarantee you that you will face more than just trouble. Hong Feng said coldly.
"That'...... Alright then!" After a moment of fierce engagement with Hong Feng's eyes. Gao Yi was finally defeated. At this moment, Gao Yi's tent was overturned again, and a young man with an angry face walked in.
"It's you, Ding Heng!" Gao Yi and Hong Feng were both taken aback.
"I heard what you just said!" Ding Heng's face also became distorted due to extreme anger, "I didn't expect General Gao to collude with the thieves." I'm so blind that I respect you so much, and you should do such a thing!"
"Ding Heng, listen to my explanation. Gao Yi forced his composure, "Things are not as you think. Yes, I knew Hong Feng, but I definitely didn't collude with him, which is absolutely true. ”
"The evidence is conclusive, and we have to quibble! surnamed Gao, do you know that we are the official army, we are the official army of the Great Yan State to protect the country and defend the people, how can we be in the same army with the thieves who harm the people?" Ding Heng angrily threw the account book in his hand towards Gao Yi. Gao Yi stretched out his hand to take the account book, and after a brief look at it, he was first stunned, and then overjoyed. And Hong Feng on the side changed his face greatly,
Hong Feng hurriedly touched his arms, but it was empty.
"The surname is Hong, what do I think you are threatening me with?" Gao Yi laughed loudly, great, and the last scruples were gone. Hong Feng rubbed his hands. In an instant, the ledger turned into pieces of confetti, falling with the wind.
Gao Yi looked at Hong Feng coldly, his eyes full of mockery. At the same time, the stone between Gao Yi's eyebrows also began to emit a dazzling silver-white light, and the light became more and more abundant, and finally covered Gao Yi's whole body. And Gao Yi, who was wrapped in silver-white light, exuded an awe-inspiring momentum on his whole body.