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Chapter 334: The Emperor's Seed (Third Watch)
Chapter 334: The Emperor's Seed (Third Watch)
"Selecting a new emperor?"
The sudden mention of this startled Hu Ma, and countless fragmented details flashed through his mind, connecting and piecing together in an instant.
The Five Sins Altar Master, who had been causing trouble everywhere, had not been focused on establishing altars but on creating malevolent energy. And the Five Sins Deity had not sought to enhance his own power, as he had never intended to confront his enemies directly.
Only those who intended to kill would sharpen their knives before striking, and this Five Sins Deity was merely a rebellious slave. How could he have the courage? Furthermore, connecting this to the Wei family's son-in-law who was waiting for the Five Sins Deity to save him, and the seemingly vanished Plum Blossom Alley and Prefectural Office during this time of continuous calamities, the various disturbances and disasters across the land finally became clear before Hu Ma's eyes.
His previous concerns had indeed been correct. The Five Sins Altar Master's plan had been too smooth because he had viewed the situation through the eyes of a Blood Feast Pill shopkeeper. But there were other matters that only a descendant of the Hu family could discern.
At this moment, his heart, which had been slightly tense for several days, remained calm as he looked at the Life Malevolence Altar Keeper with indifference and said, "I am aware of this matter, but there is something I don't quite understand, hehe..."
"What does this have to do with your master?"
"Never mind. You must know that in my hands, you won't live to see another day. But if you behave, I can at least promise that you won't die with a shackling spell on you. Isn't that worth you telling me everything?"
"..."
With matters having come to this point, how could the Life Malevolence Altar Keeper hold back? He revealed everything he knew, including the promise made by the Wei family's old servant to offer incense for the county.
They even shared their speculations, explaining that the old servant of the Wei family was from Huainan and wouldn't know how to invite the Five Sins Lord. It was likely that Plum Blossom Alley had suggested it.
Of course, Plum Blossom Alley probably never imagined that the Five Sins Deity's incense offering was easy to kill, but it was difficult to get any information from them. The betrayal of a Spirit Person was far more severe than that of an ordinary person.
Not having considered this point, Hu Ma naturally wouldn't have thought to ask so easily.
"No wonder this matter has caused such a stir in the martial world, but Plum Blossom Alley and the Mingzhou Prefectural Office are still pretending to be dead..."
Hu Ma listened and slowly nodded.
Mingzhou had been a peaceful place, and although the people were not wealthy, they lived in stability. But now, starting from those five places, various disturbances had emerged, and these disturbances further generated malevolent energy, making it even more difficult for people to find peace.
Following this trend, it seemed that within a month or two, the entire Mingzhou might be engulfed in chaos and disaster.
And this was precisely the kind of situation that Plum Blossom Alley and the Prefectural Office should handle.
When the people encountered disasters, they needed the government to intervene, and when malevolent energy caused disturbances, the officials needed to find a way to dispel it to prevent a major catastrophe.
They had always kept a low profile regarding martial world affairs, but in this matter, keeping a low profile was simply absurd.
"I thought your master's test was to come to Mingzhou to challenge someone, but I never expected that by creating malevolence, he had this intention..."
Hu Ma sighed, aware of the complexity of the problem but not panicking. He called over Little Red Hall and whispered, "Go and inform Elder Mountain Lord. The situation has changed a little, and let's hear his opinion."
Hu Ma had been keeping an eye on the Five Sins Altar Master, waiting for the Five Sins Deity to descend and confront him. But he never expected that the opponent had already made his move, just on a different level.
This level was even more cunning than his own, the reincarnate, and the Mountain Lord hiding in Old Yin Mountain.
How should he respond to this move to resolve it elegantly? This time, when Little Red Hall delivered the message, she soon returned like a gust of wind, saying to Hu Ma in a crisp voice, "He said it's only a matter of time. When the Five Sins return, they might want to observe your attitude through this matter."
Hu Ma furrowed his brows and asked, "Didn't he say anything about how to handle the situation?"
Little Red Hall replied, "Elder Mountain Lord said that the Five Sins emerge from the dragon's lair, and a Feng Shui Paradise nurtures eels. This kind of thing is actually the simplest. If they can choose an emperor, why can't we?"
"What?"
Hu Ma never expected such a response, and he was momentarily stunned. "How do we choose?"
"Go to the street and grab someone, and ask if they want to be emperor."
"..."
"..."
"Brother Yang Gong, that guy is slippery, and we can't find him..."
As Hu Ma realized the true crux of the problem, he hastily sent a message to the Mountain Lord. But before he could figure out how to resolve this issue, complaints were also coming from the southwestern direction of Old Yin Mountain, near the Big Stone Pit.
They all wore red belts around their waists, and the leader rode a horse while the rest walked, looking weary and unhappy.
The Red Lantern Society had issued a martial world decree to hunt down the Wealth Malevolence Altar Master, and all available members were dispatched, including the Red Fragrance Disciples. With the Red Lantern Lady having established a temple and taken over the business of the Green Robe Malevolent Ghost, there were fewer tasks for them to handle.
It was a rare opportunity to achieve a great feat, but the task proved impossible. It was all talk and no action, and they hadn't even caught a glimpse of their target. How could they possibly capture him?
Many members of the group were running around aimlessly, trying to get acquainted with the Right Guardian.
However, Yang Gong was different. He was determined to make a name for himself, but after several busy days of running around, he hadn't even caught a glimpse of his target. Even if he did, how could he possibly be a match for them?
Just as he was feeling frustrated, a commotion suddenly erupted. Zhu Dachang, who was scouting ahead, rushed back and shouted, "Brother Yang Gong, there are bandits raiding the village ahead!"
"There are quite a few of them, several dozen, all mounted and armed with knives. We should turn back quickly..."
"..."
"What?"
The brothers around him hesitated upon hearing this.
They were on a mission for Red Lantern Lady, and getting involved in village affairs was unnecessary trouble. They might not gain any credit for it, and it would only be a nuisance.
"Wait!"
Just then, Yang Gong suddenly raised his hand to stop them. He quickly thought it through and said, "It's difficult to achieve great feats, and we can't even find a trace of that guy. But if we want to gain merit, we need to find a way. Our Red Lantern Lady has just established her temple, and what she needs now is..."
"Reputation!"
"We might as well do something useful instead of idling around feeling frustrated. If we can help these villagers get rid of the bandits and spread the fame of our Lady, wouldn't that be an invisible achievement in itself?"
"..."
They were originally sent to capture someone, but now they were going to eliminate bandits?
The Red Fragrance disciples were caught off guard by this sudden turn of events, but they were not ones to hold back their temper. After several days of frustration and running around, their bodies ached, and they hadn't even had a chance to fight. They were already filled with resentment.
Moreover, they trusted Yang Gong, and upon hearing his words, they suddenly became spirited. They tucked their robe corners into their belts, inserted the red lanterns into their collars, and those without weapons grabbed sturdy wooden sticks from nearby. They charged forward, shouting loudly.
Not far ahead, they indeed saw a group of bandits raiding the village for food. The bandits, numbering several dozen, had bloodshot eyes and were extremely ruthless. They were mercilessly slaughtering the innocent villagers, leaving the village in a pitiful state.
"Fellow villagers, don't panic! Uncle Yang Gong is here..."
The Red Fragrance disciples, who had been holding back their excitement for several days, were now eager for a fight. They charged forward, howling.
The bandits who had come to raid the village were numerous, numbering several dozen, but they were no match for the Red Fragrance disciples. Yang Gong and his group quickly eliminated them, seizing their horses and weapons.
Finally, they had a chance to fight, and everyone felt satisfied. Seeing the villagers crying and in disarray, Yang Gong was delighted and wanted to take the opportunity to spread the fame of Red Lantern Lady.
However, before he could even open his mouth, countless villagers surrounded his horse, crying and expressing their gratitude, "Thank you, Uncle, for saving our lives. Our village used to be peaceful, but suddenly, banditry has emerged..."
"Several nearby villages have been burned down, and there's an even larger group of bandits. They're burning houses, looting grain, and abducting young women as hostages..."
"..."
"Damn it, I've never done such a thing before..."
Yang Gong became furious upon hearing this. This was originally his dream...
Before joining the Red Lantern Society, he had yearned to ride a horse, wield a large knife, and raid others' granaries and houses, setting them on fire. He even had thoughts about the village girls...
After joining the Red Lantern Society and learning the ways of the world, he had abandoned these ideas.
Now, seeing others doing exactly what he had once dreamed of, he felt a surge of resentment and became enraged.
At that moment, some young men from the village approached. They had just started to resist the bandits but were caught off guard and suffered injuries. Seeing Yang Gong's imposing manner, they followed suit, shouting, "Listen to Uncle! Let's go with Uncle Yang Gong to fight the bandits! My relatives are in that village..."
"Huh?"
Yang Gong was a man of the martial world, and he hadn't intended to get involved in the villagers' affairs so deeply. Moreover, even though the Spirit Followers were powerful, they might not be able to escape with their lives if surrounded by a large group. But seeing so many young men following him, he felt a surge of pride.
He swiftly drew his knife and shouted, "Let's go! Those who have weapons, don't be afraid! Follow Uncle Yang Gong to wipe out those bandits..."
More young men from the village rushed forward, and soon, people from neighboring villages joined in. They had all been wronged by the bandits and, although they had defeated one group, their resentment remained. They followed Yang Gong's horse, eager for revenge.
As they charged forward, they passed through several villages, and the number of people joining them grew. In a single day, they eliminated three groups of bandits, and the group following Yang Gong had already reached several hundred.
Within a day, Yang Gong's reputation spread throughout the surrounding villages.
Everyone knew of Uncle Yang Gong, who was leading a group to fight bandits. Those with courage were urged to join Uncle Yang Gong in fighting the bandits!
(End of Chapter)
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