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Chapter 135: Red Lantern Duel
Chapter 135: Red Lantern Duel
"Into the city?"
Sun Niuzi heard this and was momentarily both frightened and somewhat relieved.
He was frightened because this matter was significant. The incense burners had come down themselves and summoned people into the city in the middle of the night. How many years had passed since this last happened?
He was relieved because it was fortunate that the one surnamed Hu had left; otherwise, it might not have been his turn.
His sister’s husband had let him come along, but it was for the Red Lantern Duel against the surnamed Hu. He had prepared himself and trained hard, but the opponent had proven too weak and retreated immediately. Now, this good opportunity had come to him.
He knew that if he participated in such a major event, it would solidify his position as a manager. Even if the surnamed Hu returned, they wouldn’t be able to challenge him anymore.
So, he turned back and considered who to bring along, but he didn’t want to give them an easy time, so he only called his followers and quickly led the horses.
In the dark and eerie night, he and his people rode with red lanterns, galloping towards Mingzhou Prefecture.
Along the way, countless evil spirits were scared away by the red lanterns.
Sun Niu zi was increasingly excited, but looking at the red lanterns flickering ahead of him, he felt a bit of unease.
A thought occasionally flashed in his mind—perhaps this wasn’t a good thing?
But he immediately dismissed it. If it weren’t a good thing, his sister’s husband would have warned him by now. If he hadn’t warned him, it meant it wasn’t a major event. After entering the city, he could ask his sister’s husband in detail.
Before long, they arrived at Mingzhou Prefecture. It was now deep into the night, and the city gates, which should have been tightly closed, had a small side gate open in the west, allowing them to enter. After entering the city, they didn’t waste any time and directly headed to a large courtyard filled with red lanterns.
Sun Niu-zi entered the courtyard and saw that there were already three or four tables set up, and they were filled with people.
Some were older, some younger, but all had a somewhat stern expression, clearly the managers from various places.
Red Fragrance Disciples stood around in silence, giving the courtyard a somewhat solemn and deadly atmosphere.
Sun Niu-zi, feeling somewhat nervous, didn’t dare to sit down at first, but then, thinking of his status, he straightened his back and walked towards one of the tables.
After sitting down briefly, his heart was still somewhat anxious, but once he settled, he felt he truly was on par with the other managers and began to feel a bit proud.
But suddenly, he heard a cold laugh.
Looking back, he saw it was Yang Gong, who had been somewhat surprised to see him but then suddenly laughed coldly.
Sun Niu-zi, having been beaten by him before, didn’t dare to provoke him and just turned his head away.
Just as he was thinking when to find his sister’s husband, he suddenly saw a man with a square face and finely dressed come to his side. He looked closely and saw it was Sun Niu-zi, sitting at the table, and his expression immediately fell:
"How did you come here?"
"..."
"Sister’s husband..."
Seeing this person, Sun Niu-zi’s heart immediately relaxed, and he hurriedly stood up, smiling: "Finally found you."
"That surnamed Hu was sent out a few days ago by me to do some work, so I represented the village manager."
"Why are there so many people? What’s the matter?"
"..."
"You..."
The square-faced man, Chief Zheng, hearing Sun Niu-zi’s words, his face turned somewhat desperate: "You sent him away?"
"Yes."
Sun Niu-zi said: "His courage is very small; he dared not disobey me."
"If he hadn’t left, I wouldn’t have had the chance to convene this meeting..."
"..."
Chief Zheng had only come to take a quick look at the young manager of Hu Village, but now, seeing Sun Niu-zi, his heart had already cooled halfway.
Seeing the smuglyexpression on Sun Niu-zi’s face, he really wanted to slap him.
But with time pressing, he didn’t have time and just grabbed Sun Niu-zi’s arm, wanting to quickly take him away from this place.
Unexpectedly, just as he reached out, a chilling voice came from behind: "This is the manager we brought back from the village. The Red Lantern Lady has an important matter to entrust them with. Each person has a specific role, Chief Zheng, what are you trying to do?"
Chief Zheng’s back tightened, and his heart turned completely cold.
Seeing the still-satisfied expression on Sun Niu-zi’s face, he really wanted to slap him:
"You came, where did that guy go?"
"..."
"..."
At this time, Hu Ma was already at a remote inn outside the village, sitting by the fire, silently drinking the village brew.
Calculating the time, it had been five or six days since he left the village. The major event that Second Pot had mentioned had likely already begun, but he didn’t know if Sun Niu-zi was foolish enough to really dive into this disaster.
Of course, if he didn’t jump in, it wouldn’t matter. Once this matter was over, he could always find a way to drive him away.
"Red Lantern Blue Robe, Desolate Hill Duel!"
"..."
Thinking of the event, even now, his heart still raced with fear.
The Hybrid Food Gang wasn’t easy. It wasn’t just about doing work well and occasionally standing out; the managers of each counter, who received so much money and blood food, weren’t just given it for nothing.
If things don’t go well, one might have to stake their life to fight with others.
Now, I am also at the bottom of the Red Lantern Association, where there are too many hidden dangers and traps, making it impossible to see clearly.
Before, I only cared about the Red Lantern Association’s thriving business, the daily influx of Blood food, and the prosperity of the mine, not only benefiting the upper ranks but even the apprentices could get green food to eat.
But after listening to Second Pot, I realized that the Red Lantern Lady Association is not a place of peace and security. Now, I face the challenge of another Blood Food Gang in the Mingzhou Prefecture, which is the Blue Robe Gang.
The Blue Robe Gang is another major association in the Mingzhou Prefecture, only suppressed by the Red Lantern Lady Association.
The hidden struggles between the two associations have never stopped, and countless Red Fragrance Disciples have lost their lives, but this time, it’s not a hidden struggle but an open challenge, a public duel with the Red Lantern Lady Association.
The danger lies here.
If it were a hidden struggle, it would be the Red Fragrance Disciples’ job to fight and capture people. But this open duel involves the Red Lantern Lady Association’s managers and the Red LanternTheEspecially the Age Keepers, who can’t avoid it.
Second Pot’s report is crucial. If I had known earlier, I would/have/prepared/a/thick/gift/to/travel/to/the/c/ity/b utthepositionofmanagerfell/my/shoulders.
Not only did the position of manager fall on me, but they even saw how eager I was and took the opportunity to pass this duel to me, saying, “You want to be a manager? Here’s your chance to earn it.”
But after Second Pot’s reminder, Hu Ma understood.
This duel, regardless of my current Daoist Power, winning is unlikely, and even if I win, I will likely be ruined.
Therefore, he couldn’t afford for Sun niu zi to go mad and rush into the position of manager.
As for myself?
Run!
After leaving the village, I didn’t stop for a moment, heading directly away from the city of Mingzhou.
Not only did I run quickly, but I also worried that the Red Lantern Association might find a way to call me back, considering all aspects and specially instructed Little Red Apricot, “Once you’re out, don’t respond to the Red Lantern Association’s messages, if any Little Servant/ghost/comes/over...”
“... beat him!”
“...”
Indeed, he was really worried that someone from the Red Lantern Association might send a Little Servant/Ghost to call/him back.
Little red apricot didn’t know what was happening, but seeing how serious Hu Ma was, he ate a big piece of green food and was also inspired.
On the second day after they left the village, just as they were about to rest, Hu Ma was suddenly awakened by a commotion that made the chickens and dogs fly. He rushed to see, and indeed, it was little Red apricot who had caught a little ghost, beating him mercilessly.
He quickly stopped“stop!” and pulled the little ghost up, recognizing it was indeed the lame Little Ghost from Yang Gong.
Yang gong’s master sent him to find/me, saying to quickly hide, that something bigwould happenin the city soon, andstaying inthevillage wouldbring trouble.
“i have/already/got/to/the/village, and/i’m/not/here, but/having/seen/me/once, i/trusted/his/sense/of/smell/to/find/you…”
“…”
“ah?”
Hu Ma was somewhat moved.
Yang Gong is a man of integrity, and he likely took a great risk to inform me in advance, knowing that such news is/usually/kept/secret/to/prevent/anyone/from/sending/warnings/to/the/managers.
So, excluding Second Pot, Yang gong informing/me means he has already put himself/in/danger.
“Thank you on my behalf to your master.”
Hu Ma was moved and told the lame little ghost, “you’ve suffered.”
The lame little ghost’s eyes welled up, and he bowed deeply, “Long life, Master!”
“fine, fine, long life...”
Hu Ma,ed, tore a piece of green Food from his bag and gave it to the lame little ghost, who immediately became overjoyed.
Though the news from/yang gong/was/already/know, thiskindness wasn’t loston/hu ma.
run, the farther, the better!
Following Second Pot’s instructions, this matter shouldn’t be delayed, and since Yang Gong already had the news, it’s possible that Chief Zheng might also get the news and look for him, so he needed to run even farther.
The duel between the Red Lantern Lady and the Blue robe ghost is a matter for the managers, what does it havetodowithme, Hu Ma?
(End of Chapter)
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