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Chapter 29: A Man's Life, Oh, How It Should Be! (Seeking Readers!)
Chapter 29: A Man's Life, Oh, How It Should Be! (Seeking Readers!)
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Wang Er strode towards the small courtyard in the south of the city, his mind filled with the rumors he had heard the night before, feeling exhilarated.
A single blade piercing through the Heroes Pavilion, a lone figure suppressing the Canal Gang!
Such a heroic figure was the true embodiment of a chivalrous swordsman in the jianghu! He only regretted not being able to take his place.
If he could achieve such a feat, his life in this world would not be in vain.
These were the thoughts swirling in Wang Er's mind.
Moments later, the small courtyard came into view, and as he approached, the courtyard gate slowly opened.
A familiar figure emerged, walking out and looking towards him with a gentle smile.
After advancing to the Great Perfection Realm, the Great Sun Golden Cicada Technique's enhancement of spiritual power surpassed even its boost to physical defense! At this moment, Qin Zheng's perception extended to everything within a ten-meter radius.
Moreover, the thing nurtured between his eyebrows seemed to have received significant nourishment, growing considerably.
This allowed Qin Zheng to more clearly foresee the events that might unfold.
Thus, when Wang Er approached his courtyard, Qin Zheng had already sensed his presence and opened the door in advance.
"Brother Wang, is it the usual today?" Qin Zheng asked, looking at Wang Er as he approached.
Whenever there was a need for an executioner to carry out a sentence, Wang Er would come early in the morning to inform Qin Zheng.
Wang Er nodded and smiled, saying, "It's quite a coincidence today. I just arrived, and you've opened the door."
Qin Zheng smiled but remained silent, not offering further explanation.
The two then headed towards the military camp outside the city, and during the journey, Wang Er naturally told Qin Zheng about the events that had occurred at the western bank of the river the previous night.
In the end, Wang Er's face, rugged and full of anticipation, exclaimed with admiration, "A man's life, oh, how it should be!"
Qin Zheng felt a bit embarrassed by Wang Er's praise.
However, he intentionally probed, "Who is that person? Has anyone found out his identity?"
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"Neither Captain Ji nor Capture Chief Xu were in the west of the city last night."
"And the other Sinew Forging Realm cultivators, although unafraid of the Canal Gang, are not capable of suppressing them."
"After all, the Grand Master of the Canal Gang is a genuine Sinew Forging Realm cultivator who has broken through the Three Major Gates."
"Everyone is guessing this person's identity, but the Canal Gang is tight-lipped, not revealing a single piece of information."
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After speaking, Wang Er sighed with a hint of emotion.
Qin Zheng nodded, his eyes glimmering slightly, and then he fell silent.
The Canal Gang's refusal to disclose information was somewhat unexpected.
Regardless of the Canal Gang's intentions, this turn of events aligned with Qin Zheng's wishes, allowing him more time to develop his skills.
The previous night, there were so many people at the western bank of the river, and his distinctive appearance had drawn attention.
Therefore, his exposure was inevitable, regardless of whether the Canal Gang spoke up or not; it was only a matter of time.
Upon reaching the execution ground, the two parted ways again, and Qin Zheng headed to the center of the execution platform.
The condemned man today was a burly figure, evidently a martial artist of no small skill.
A chain pierced through his shoulder blade, and he was restrained by a specially made iron shackle. His feet were also shackled with two iron balls.
His eyes showed no fear, and when he looked at Qin Zheng, he even sneered and boasted, "This young man alone? He probably can't even break my skin!"
After speaking, he burst into laughter.
Qin Zheng's expression remained calm, ignoring the soon-to-be-executed man.
Four soldiers moved in and restrained the man, their gazes then turning to Qin Zheng.
Their eyes held an unspoken question, seeking confirmation from Qin Zheng to behead the man.
Qin Zheng nodded slightly.
With his current strength, not only could he handle this mere Skin Tempering Realm warrior, but even a tiger would surrender its head!
After receiving Qin Zheng's approval, the soldiers restrained the man and led him away.
Qin Zheng slowly raised his Ghost Head Saber, awaiting the execution order.
"Brat, if I die today, all of you in Black Goose City will pay the price!" the man suddenly shouted, his voice filled with provocation.
Qin Zheng's eyebrows furrowed slightly.
"The auspicious time has arrived, strike!!!"
Just then, a loud voice rang out, and an execution order was thrown from the execution platform.
Without hesitation, Qin Zheng swung his saber, leaving a crescent trail in the air.
A hideous head rolled and fell to the ground.
The Skin Tempering Realm warrior indeed had thicker skin than ordinary people, requiring a bit more force.
But that was all.
Qin Zheng sheathed his saber, wiped the blade, and wrapped it in coarse cloth.
"Brother Qin, your Ghost Head Saber is getting sharper. Even a Skin Tempering Realm warrior can't block a single strike," said the soldier who came to collect the body, smiling.
Qin Zheng waved his hand and asked, "Do you know where this man was captured?"
The man's wild temperament, his words, and the rumors within the city about bandits made Qin Zheng's intuition stir. His eyebrows twitched, and he had a bad premonition.
"Tsk, aren't these the bandits from outside the city? They're testing our city's strength."
"Yesterday, a group of bandits raided and killed a wealthy family in the city. They were caught by the government officials and brought here."
"Except for this guy, the others were executed on the spot by the capture chief."
"Now those dogs will see our city's strength, and they'll probably hide back in the mountains."
The soldiers laughed as they spoke.
But Qin Zheng's heart grew heavier upon hearing this.
His intuition was right; he could sense an ominous future.
The situation was not as simple as the soldiers made it seem! The four towns and thirteen villages outside Black Goose City had been quiet.
At this time, a group of weak bandits entering the city to rob and kill made no sense.
Or perhaps they intentionally entered the city to get caught by the law enforcement.
And then there were the words of the condemned man.
Qin Zheng's heart sank.
In the martial world, a legitimate reason for action was crucial.
Even bandits adhered to this principle.
The leader of the bandits outside Black Goose City had widely distributed heroic summoning scrolls, calling upon bandits within Qingzhou to join forces.
Now, with their brother executed within the city, they could attack Black Goose City under the pretext of avenging their brother.
In other words, these bandits were indeed planning to target Black Goose City!
The rumors spreading within the city were not false!
(End of Chapter)
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