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Chapter 527: A Quiet Life, the Blood Cloud Bandits
Chapter 527: A Quiet Life, the Blood Cloud Bandits
Dingbo Zhou.
A carriage travels along the wide streets.
A young man with a gentle smile adorns his face.
"Among the thirteen provinces of the world, Dingbo Zhou is known for its exemplary governance and the well-being of its people," he says.
Chi Changle's body is slender, his eyes sunken, and he wears a long robe that hangs on him like a coat rack.
Qi Yuan gazes out the window at the various street vendors shouting their wares. Though they wear coarse cloth, few appear emaciated with yellow skin and protruding bones."
If they were to take off their clothes, judging solely by their physiques, Chi Changle would likely be the poorest of them all.
"It's definitely much better than other places," Qi Yuan comments.
Whether it's Ning He Xian, Feng Shan Jun, or Ye Shanhu, none of them seem as prosperous as this province.
"Dingbo Zhou, also known as Liu Zhou," Chi Changle says with a meaningful tone.
The Liu family, of course, refers to the powerful Liu clan.
"In the past, the policies left by the God of Judgment were all overturned by the royal family, except for a few that remained in Liu Zhou," Chi Changle sighs. "However, since the Zhen Yuan Prince took control of Dingbo Zhou, I wonder how long this peace will last."
His eyes reveal a hint of worry as he speaks.
"Is the Zhen Yuan Prince a powerful cultivator?" Qi Yuan asks.
Chi Changle pauses, surprised that someone wouldn't know about the Zhen Yuan Prince.
"Among the Seven Divine Generals, the Zhen Yuan Prince is one of them," Chi Changle whispers, "and the Liu General is also one of the Seven."
The Liu General, the strongest in Dingbo Zhou, is the only Divine Rank Armament General.
"It seems the Zhen Yuan Prince has been diligently cultivating," Qi Yuan remarks.
Chi Changle smiles, "You should be careful when mentioning the Zhen Yuan Prince here in Dingbo Zhou. His spies, also known as the Blood Hands, are everywhere. Wherever they appear, bloodshed follows!"
"What are their strengths?" Qi Yuan asks.
"The four supervisors are all Divine Rank Armament Generals at the peak, and their subordinates are all Celestial Rank..."
"They don't seem to be putting in enough effort."
"Brother Qi, be cautious with your words. Even the government can't save you if you offend the Blood Hands!" Chi Changle warns urgently.
"Why be afraid? We are the roaming fifty thousand, why fear offending the Blood Hands?" Qi Yuan feels that Chi Changle lacks self-awareness.
Having joined the Judgment Council and directly confronted the imperial court, why fear the Blood Hands, lackeys of the Zhen Yuan Prince?
Chi Changle pauses, finding Qi Yuan's words reasonable.
After joining the Judgment Council, being discovered by the imperial court could mean immediate execution. Why fear offending the Blood Hands, servants of the Zhen Yuan Prince?
"You're right," Chi Changle nods seriously.
The carriage weaves through the streets, moving at a slow pace.
The vendors' calls echo in the air.
"Rock candy hawthorn..."
"Fried pancakes, pancakes..."
"Apricots... fresh apricots..."
Qi Yuan's gaze lingers on the overly vibrant fruit.
"What is this?" he asks.
Chi Changle smiles, "This is Hare Fruit. You're an outsider, so it's probably your first time seeing it!"
"Why is it called Hare Fruit?"
"I don't know, but that's what it's called."
Qi Yuan's eyes deepen with thought.
Did Hare buy Hare Fruit? Indeed, this world has been deeply influenced by him.
He once told the Silent Voice the story of Hare Fruit.
...
Qi Yuan's life enters a period of tranquility as he settles into the Judgment Council's base.
Though peaceful, there's much to do.
On one hand, he strives to improve his forging skills, aiming to reach the level of a Divine Rank Artifact Forger as soon as possible.
However, it's incredibly challenging, and even with the Blind Artisan's talent, his progress is slow.
On the other hand, he prepares for his role as Divine Incarnation, slowly seeking out believers.
Lastly, he waits for news from the Judgment Council, searching for malicious spirits and righting wrongs.
"Brother Qi, come out!"
Just then, a deep voice calls from outside the door.
Qi Yuan's eyes light up with joy.
Finally, something to do.
"Wang Kong, come in, the door isn't locked."
Outside, a short and stocky man with dark skin and sweat on his body hesitates after smelling his own sweat, but he pushes the door open and enters.
"I just unloaded some cargo at the dock, and I'm all sweaty," Wang Kong says, rubbing his shaved head awkwardly. He stands inside the room, not daring to sit for fear of dirtying the chair.
"You've worked hard all day, take a seat," Qi Yuan offers Wang Kong some water.
Wang Kong sits down, seeing this, but only half-heartedly, his buttocks barely touching the chair.
Wang Kong, too, has a story to tell, not an ordinary one.
He comes from a family of dockworkers, unloading cargo at the docks.
A tiger's son is a tiger; a dockworker's son is a dockworker.
A century ago, his great-grandfather was also a dockworker, but not an ordinary one.
In the era of Divine Judgment, the Raksha Kingdom had many peculiar and unique regulations.
One such rule was that all were equal, and no profession was considered superior or inferior.
Even manual laborers, if they performed well, could enjoy "rights" and have a voice, outranking even the highest officials.
This applied not only to laborers but also to night soil collectors, weavers, and others.
Wang Kong's great-grandfather was one such laborer who held a position higher than the highest officials.
He was a true hard worker.
Although these people had varying "qualities," and their frequent suggestions could lead to chaotic governance, the presence of the Divine Judgment, akin to intelligent AI, ensured that the Raksha Kingdom remained orderly, even earning the description of "fair" and "just."
At least, wherever Divine Judgment appeared, all darkness was swept away.
Even the incident of a courtesan slaying the third prince became widely known.
However, after the fall of Divine Judgment, all regulations from that era were abolished.
According to the royal family, Wang Kong's great-grandfather was merely a laborer, and his contribution was limited to carrying goods. How could it compare to the contributions of the entire court? Thus, such rights were revoked.
"I heard some news at the dock today. The Blood Cloud Bandits... are planning to target Zhao's merchant caravan!" Wang Kong took a sip of water and gulped it down.
A decade ago, a group of bandits known as the Blood Cloud Bandits suddenly appeared in Dingbo Prefecture.
They committed all sorts of atrocities, leaving no evil deed undone.
The Liu family dispatched troops to suppress them, but they quickly resurged like a phoenix from the ashes.
The court, citing the Liu family's failure to suppress the bandits, sent Prince Zhenyuan to Dingbo Prefecture to maintain order.
Over the years, the Blood Cloud Bandits' influence had grown stronger, and Prince Zhenyuan had also become entrenched in Dingbo Prefecture due to his efforts in suppressing the bandits.
"Is this information reliable?" Qi Yuan asked with concern.
"Absolutely!" Wang Kong nodded, "Among the Blood Cloud Bandits, we have our brothers from the Judgment Organization! Others may not believe it, but our brothers from the Judgment Organization are trustworthy!"
"So, this time, we'll go and eliminate the Blood Cloud Bandits?" Qi Yuan asked.
"The Judgment Organization will take action. You and I... will go and broaden our horizons." Wang Kong said, "Liu Jie said that you're too kind-hearted, afraid to even kill an ant. It's time for you to see the world."
As Wang Kong spoke, he revealed a set of yellow teeth.
The Liu Jie he referred to was none other than Liu Chudong.
Liu Jie had said that Qi Yuan was too kind-hearted to even kill a fish.
Now, it was time for him to witness bloodshed and understand the harsh realities of the world.
"By the way, Liu Jie will also be joining us on this mission." Wang Kong added.
"Alright, I'll go and see what's happening." Qi Yuan stretched lazily.
He was considering whether to use this opportunity to locate the Blood Cloud Bandits' hideout.
Although he couldn't bear to kill fish, he had no qualms about eliminating bandits.
After eradicating the Blood Cloud Bandits, he could leave behind a message: "Holding the Light, Darkness is Driven Away; If Injustice Arises, Summon Divine Judgment."
With that, the name of Divine Judgment would likely become known throughout the world.
Moreover, by slaying the Blood Cloud Bandits, he could also gain a significant amount of experience.
This was a profitable venture indeed.
Half a day later, on the mountain road.
Liu Chudong was wearing a tight-fitting outfit, looking as youthful as ever, with a playful and adorable expression. When she saw Qi Yuan, a brilliant smile lit up her face.
"You're here, Big Brother Qi!"
"That's strange, Li Hua mentioned this," Qi Yuan said, perplexed.
Logically, the Blood Cloud Bandits would have set up an ambush beforehand.
But now, where are the bandits in the vicinity?
"Could there be a mistake in the information?" Chen Kangbao, Qi Yuan's strategist, asked anxiously.
"No, unless... the plan has changed, or something else has happened," Li Chudong replied seriously.
"Let's wait a little longer, or perhaps we should split up and search?" Chen Kangbao suggested again.
"No," Li Chudong shook her head, "Besides the Judges, the rest of us are too weak. We might be in danger if we encounter the Blood Cloud Bandits."
The two Judges also nodded in agreement.
Seeing this, Qi Yuan felt more and more that the Judgment organization was a makeshift group.
But then he thought, this world itself is a massive makeshift stage, so it made sense.
After some thought, he transformed the drone into a mosquito.
"Ouch, there are mosquitoes biting me!"
Qi Yuan scratched his face, and several mosquitoes appeared in his hand.
He opened his hand, letting the mosquitoes fly away.
Li Chudong witnessed this and exclaimed, "Big Brother Qi, you're too kind! These mosquitoes will suck your blood!"
Beside them, Wang Kong also glanced at Qi Yuan.
Not even killing mosquitoes, he was too kind.
"No, they don't suck blood!"
"How so?"
"They're male mosquitoes."
The group waited there, but after a while, not only were there no signs of the Blood Cloud Bandits, but even the Zhao family's caravan was nowhere to be seen.
The others also felt that something unexpected might have occurred.
Just then, Qi Yuan's eyes lit up, "Follow me, everyone. I have a keen sense of hearing, and I think I hear the sounds of a fight coming from a certain direction."
"Huh?" Li Chudong blinked, "Where?"
The two Judges looked at Qi Yuan with confusion in their eyes.
"Follow me."
Qi Yuan mounted his horse.
The rest of the group, after some thought, followed suit without hesitation.
On the other side, on a secluded road, dozens of bandits surrounded the Zhao family's caravan.
In this caravan, there were only ten people, including an old man at the front, a young woman, and the rest were all burly men.
"Old Zhao, you're quite bold. Miss Zhao is specifically requested by the son of the Liu Supervisor.
Now that you've befriended General Li, do you no longer acknowledge Supervisor Liu?"
The leader of the Blood Cloud Bandits was a one-armed bandit with a sinister and fierce expression.
Upon hearing this, Old Zhao's face turned pale.
As a wealthy resident of Dingbo Prefecture, ever since Governor Dingyuan took control, his quick-witted mind knew that Dingbo Prefecture's fate was about to change.
His daughter was born with a captivating and enchanting beauty, ranking high on Dingbo Prefecture's beauty list, a rare treasure.
Now, after much difficulty, he finally found an opportunity to offer his daughter to General Li, who served under Governor Dingyuan.
But who would've known that the son of Supervisor Liu also had his eyes on his daughter?
Supervisor Liu's power was overwhelming, and he was the Bloodhand Supervisor, a name that struck fear into people's hearts.
However... for Old Zhao, spies were ultimately not respectable, let alone the son of a spy? It would be better to offer his daughter to General Li, who had a promising future.
So, he secretly took his daughter and headed towards Nanshan County.
But who would've known that the Blood Cloud Bandits would block their path?
Now, dozens of Blood Cloud Bandits stood before them with a menacing aura, and Old Zhao's expression was filled with fear.
"Your Majesty, I momentarily lost my mind. I'll offer my daughter to the Thousand Households General right now!" Old Zhao quickly changed his mind.
Compared to the threat to his life, a temporary future meant nothing.
The one-armed bandit revealed a hideous expression, "Too late. The Thousand Households General said he's no longer interested in Miss Zhao."
As he spoke, he stared at Miss Zhao with lustful eyes.
"Before you die, you can still enjoy a night of pleasure with me. It's your luck!"
Miss Zhao's beautiful face instantly turned pale, her body limp like a rose petal ravaged by wind and rain.
Old Zhao was terrified beyond words.
"It's over, it's over!"
How could they possibly be a match for these Blood Cloud Bandits? Just then, the sound of galloping hooves approached, and a group of riders hurried towards them.
A glow appeared on Miss Zhao's previously pale face.
"Save me, they're the Blood Cloud Bandits, the subordinates of Supervisor Liu!"
She screamed hysterically.
Seeing this, Old Zhao also gritted his teeth and shouted.
The one-armed bandit leader knew Miss Zhao's thoughts, and a flash of ferocity appeared in his eyes.
"Miss Zhao, it seems you find the journey to the underworld too lonely and want some company?"
He held up his large blade with a menacing look.
"I'll grant your wish."
"Kill everyone except the woman!"
(End of Chapter)
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