Chapter 5: Into the City
The situation did not develop in the worst direction, and when Liu Chen decided to leave, Zhao Qian saw that it was useless to dissuade him, so he let Liu Chen leave after a sigh.
"Looking at your appearance, are you still a little reluctant?"
Looking at Zhao Qian's reluctant expression, Li Xun on the side asked with a smile.
"It's reluctant! Don't you notice that when you get along with Brother Liu, you never hear the sound of breathing. This kind of martial arts cultivation is already innate in martial arts. Such a character, with a little training, is a brave general across Kyushu, and I estimate that I will be able to meet such a person in my life, but it's a pity that the time is not right!"
Asked by Li Xuan, Zhao Qian walked as he spoke, and his regret was overflowing.
"I think that, even if there is no such thing, this Liu Chen will still have to part ways with us in the end. Don't look at this guy's weak mind, but he has his own ideas inside, and he is not a reckless man who can sell his life with a few casual fools. ”
After listening to Zhao Qian's words, Li Qi thought for a while, and finally shook his head and said.
"You guy, when did I fool you killers? But you're not bad, such a character is not something I can recruit as a military officer after all. Forget it, let's not talk about it, let's talk about it to the governor first, so that he can have an arrangement. ”
glared at Li Xuan fiercely, Li Xuan, this old fritter is not something that can be frightened by a look. Seeing this, Zhao Qian could only smile helplessly and comfort himself.
Liu Chen on the other side, after leaving the barracks, followed the ruts of the carts of the rich and noble, all the way to the south. Then he stood guard in a wooded area far from the barracks, waiting for those men to return.
About an hour later, a group of people came over bustlingly, it was the group of people who had returned from giving gifts to Zhao Qian and their governors. However, Liu Chen couldn't help frowning after a little look before and after.
The cart of that group seemed to be left in the army, and only one carriage remained, so dozens of strong men gathered together. Looking at their appearance, it seemed that they had been reminded, and they all held guns with knives and guns, and surrounded the carriage.
As soon as he saw this posture, Liu Chen felt a headache. Although he is now a zombie, he is not very afraid of ordinary swords. But after all, he is not an invulnerable iron man, and if he is surrounded by a group of people and chopped into pulp, it is estimated that he will be useless.
"I have always only been a thief the day before yesterday, and I have never heard of the thief the day before yesterday. I don't believe that you, the rich landlords, can still maintain such vigilance every day!"
Gritting his teeth, Liu Chen could only stop temporarily when he saw this situation, and watched a group of people hug the carriage and slowly leave.
followed all the way, and finally when he left the city, Liu Chen stopped and watched the carriage enter the city from the city gate. Then Liu Chen walked around the city wall, sketching out the general appearance of the city in his mind. Finally, in a corner of the north wall, find a place where no one is around.
After all, it is only a small city, although the city walls are well maintained because of its prosperity, but the height is limited. That's the height of a two-story building in the countryside in the 21st century, and maybe a little lower.
Such a height is already a moat for ordinary people. It's a snitch who specializes in climbing high and low, and it takes a lot of effort to get up. But for Liu Chen now, it's a breeze.
With a strong jump, his body reached half the height of the city wall, and then with both hands using the city wall, Liu Chen easily crossed the city wall.
As for going down, it's even simpler, just jump straight away. The body of a zombie doesn't have to worry about a shock or anything at all.
However, after getting off the city wall, he glanced around, but Liu Chen couldn't help frowning.
The people of the world have always regarded the south as the yang and the north as the yin, so the north and the north of the city have always been lowly land, and most of them are inhabited by poor people. In this era, there was no municipal management, and most of the poor families had no ability or energy to manage the environment, so the situation in Beicheng was extremely bad.
Even if Liu Chen has now become a zombie, his five senses have been greatly weakened, but when he sees the scene in front of him, he still feels uncomfortable.
"What kind of place is this?"
After complaining in his heart, Liu Chen hurried away. Head south and see if you can get some news.
But just as Liu Chen was about to walk out of Beicheng, he suddenly felt that something was wrong, so he turned around and glanced at it. I saw a person dressed in rags, cowering, and constantly looking at himself. But when he saw Liu Chen turn around, after seeing Liu Chen's face clearly, his eyes widened suddenly, and he looked frightened. Then without thinking about it, he staggered around and ran.
I don't know why, Liu Chen clearly felt the fear and helplessness of the man after seeing his face clearly. Although he didn't understand why, Liu Chen believed that this guy must know something.
Silently stopping his footsteps to the south, Liu Chen turned around very naturally, and then followed the man from a distance. Although unfamiliar with the road, occasionally thrown away. But the zombie body is tireless and can be found again quickly. After going back and forth like this a few times, the other side collapsed under the double pressure of mental and physical pressure.
"You, you, don't come here!"
Watching Liu Chen approach step by step, the man's expression was extremely flustered, and he shouted tremblingly. I don't know if it's pure fear, or I hope to call others with the help of my voice to make Liu Chen retreat.
However, even if some people heard it, when they came over and saw Liu Chen's tall figure and cold demeanor, they basically didn't see it and avoided it from a distance.
"I didn't know I was going to kill someone! I really didn't mean to! I just wanted to get some money to treat my mother! I really didn't want to kill you! Really! I shot into the sky!"
Seeing Liu Chen approaching step by step, the man spoke incoherently, as if he was justifying. However, his words were accented very strongly, and Liu Chen could hear them vaguely. But one thing is certain, the man in front of him must have participated in the massacre in the valley.
"You didn't kill you, then why do I only remember you!"
deliberately lowered his voice to create an eerie atmosphere. Liu Chen tried to get clearer details in the man's mouth, such as who was responsible for the massacre.
It would be great if we could know the specific addresses of those people and the situation at home.
But obviously, what Liu Chen thought was too good, far beyond the reality of the situation. After Liu Chen's deliberate intimidation, that person was directly frightened stupidly, and he only knew that he repeatedly reversed the sentence 'I didn't kill you', and never said anything useful.
Looking at his appearance, Liu Chen was unlucky, and finally found a clue in a strange place, but the clue was broken directly in front of his eyes.
He raised his feet and prepared to leave, but before he could go far, the man fainted with a grunt.
Seeing this, Liu Chen smiled bitterly and had to help him up and put him in a leeward corner. After all, if you really let it go, with this guy's physical condition, in this cold autumn night, maybe you won't be able to see the sun the next day.
After that, he dragged a few handfuls of dead grass and simply covered the man, which was regarded as a warm measure.
"It's up to your luck, I can't help it. ”
Muttering, Liu Chen felt that although it was better than nothing, it was almost the best for him to do this. Then it's time to leave, ready to get on with what you're going to do.
"It's rare for a ghoul to have a human heart!"
At this moment, a chuckle suddenly sounded. Then I saw a man in a plain robe and shoes, carrying a sword, and slowly walked out of the corner.
The man's face was handsome, and there was a faint fluctuation on his body, and the long sword behind his back made Liu Chen feel a threat.
"Is this the so-called Sword Immortal?" could it be that they came specifically to kill me, a demon. ’
After seeing the Taoist's dress, Liu Chen's head subconsciously popped up with such a thought. Thinking about who I am now, I suddenly have a bad premonition.
"What are you doing with such a nervous look?"
After the person appeared, there was no movement for a long time, and he looked at Liu Chen with a guarded look, and couldn't help but say so.
"I'm afraid you'll kill the demons!"
Seeing that the man didn't seem to have the intention of making a move, Liu Chen gradually put his mind at ease and tried to ease the atmosphere in a joking tone.
"Slay demons and eliminate demons? Which kind of demon are you asking me to kill? A ghoul, as long as you don't kill innocents indiscriminately in front of me, how can you have time to care about you. ”
For what Liu Chen said, the Taoist couldn't help but be surprised, as if he had heard something ridiculous.
"In that case, then I'll leave!"
Hearing that the other party had no intention of killing demons, Liu Chen suddenly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, and turned around to leave here.
"Wait a minute, I hear you seem to be asking about this man's involvement in the ambush, what do you know?"
Just when Liu Chen wanted to leave, the man suddenly shouted.
"How do you know about that ambush?"
Hearing this man's question, Liu Chen couldn't help but stop and asked in confusion.
"I've been around the city for three days, so I know it. However, there are still some things that have not been clarified, and I hope you can tell me what you know. If it can confirm my thoughts, I will be grateful!"
The man looked at Liu Chen calmly, and put forward his request with a calm expression.
"Why are you investigating this ambush?"
A Taoist who is not even interested in slaying demons and demons, but he is interested in murder in the world, Liu Chen really can't figure it out. Could it be that the Taoist priest in this world is still a part-time detective?
"Among those who were ambushed was my only blood brother. Such a big revenge cannot be avenged. Therefore, it is necessary to make all those involved in this matter pay for their blood debts. However, I left home when I was young, and I had no relatives or friends in the city, so it was inevitable that the news of the inquiry would be missed, so please tell me if I know. ”
The Taoist described the reason, and his expression was not half murderous, but his words were full of murderous intentions. With such a difference, Liu Chen only felt a burst of coolness when he saw it.
In the eyes of this Taoist, probably killing people is just like eating to satisfy hunger, just a necessary means of revenge.