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Chapter 7: Impending Simian Disaster
Chapter 7: Impending Simian Disaster
"I'm going to fucking...kill you..."
Chen Ji's body was taut as he let out a bestial roar.
Shen Yi slapped the sheath of his sword against Chen Ji's face with a crisp "pa" that startled his opponent.
"Pick up your sword and stand straight. There's no point in making empty threats after losing a fight. Do you have an old man backing you up?"
Watching his sword being kicked back to him, Chen Ji was completely stunned.
His opponent had already sheathed his sword and turned away, indicating that in Shen Yi's eyes, he posed no threat.
Chen Ji had always believed that he was the most secretive person in the entire yamen. After his private conversation with the Town Demon Officer, his perspective and strength had far surpassed that of his colleagues.
The only reason he had to endure Shen Yi's abuse was that he hadn't been given enough time to grow.
If only he had more time...
But reality had dealt him a crushing blow.
If he hadn't mistaken, Shen Yi's seemingly casual movements clearly contained the essence of the Demon Subduing Sword Technique, and it was so innate and perfected that it seemed second nature to him.
His opponent drew his sword faster, with more force, and was more familiar with this martial art! That was why he could so easily break through Chen Ji's offense.
"But... it's only been three years since the Town Demon Officer started teaching martial arts. How could you possibly have perfected it already?"
Chen Ji picked up his sword and muttered to himself.
Shen Yi walked up to a group of paralyzed officers, "Where are they?"
Zhang Da Hu opened his mouth, but couldn't form a complete sentence for a long time, "People people people..."
Their boss was extremely skilled at drinking, playing finger-guessing games, and sleeping with women, but when did he learn to wield a sword?
Shen Yi sighed and kicked him, sending him half a meter away, "I'm asking you, where are they?"
His previous life had left him with quite a lot to deal with.
To put it simply, Shen Yi was like a broker, living off the yamen's salary and wholeheartedly fulfilling the demands of various demons and monsters.
Unlike the group of dog demons under Huang Pi Zi, whose minds were so simple that all they desired was to eat humans.
On the other side were a group of old monkeys who craved beauty and preferred women who had not yet matured. However, they were violent by nature, and the women his previous self had sent them did not last long before they were played to death. They had a huge demand.
This time, the demands of the two sides conflicted.
His previous self had originally prepared six women for the old monkeys, all of whom were of an age where they had not yet worn a hairpin. One of them was Liu's daughter.
However, the dog demons had also taken a liking to Liu's family.
Helpless, his previous self could only turn his attention to Chen Ji's sister. Although she was a bit older, her appearance was much better than those malnourished and skinny girls.
"What a beast."
Shen Yi shook his head, his eyes turning sharp once again.
He had thought that he had endured a lot of hardships in his previous life and had seen through the warmth of human nature. But now, in this chaotic world, he realized that there were depths to suffering.
Zhang Da Hu realized that his boss was truly angry, and it wasn't just an act for the benefit of the Chen boy.
Rubbing his abdomen, he got up from the ground and quickly led the way for the group.
Seeing this, Chen Ji also hurriedly followed.
Leaving the yamen, they walked no more than two streets before Zhang Da Hu turned into a teahouse on the corner. In the vegetable garden behind the outhouse, several girls were tightly bound, covered in mud, and barely breathing, indicating that they had been starving for a long time.
"The old women from the brothel haven't had time to come and dress them up yet, so they look a bit ugly. But with a little makeup, they'll still be presentable."
One of the officers stepped forward to explain, worried that the boss would blame them for being lazy.
But before he could finish his sentence, Zhang Da Hu pushed him away, "Boss, here are the sales contracts with their parents' handprints. They're all born to their parents, and we feel sorry for them, but we really had no choice..."
Shen Yi took the stack of paper contracts and remained silent for a moment before speaking, "Go and buy some rice, flour, and salt. Also, buy some pork, and buy a lot of it. Hurry up."
Some questions are better left unasked.
"I meant... buy." Shen Yi added coldly.
Zhang Da Hu's body stiffened, and when he turned around, he met Shen Yi's clear eyes. They lacked the previous sharpness and held no threat.
Yet, for some reason, Zhang Da Hu suddenly felt the urge to relieve himself, and his legs clamped together involuntarily. "I understand, sir. I'll spend the money to buy them. Don't worry."
Shen Yi turned his attention back to the front.
Chen Ji's face was gloomy as he silently reached out to untie the ropes binding one of the girls.
As the saying goes, beauty is relative.
Among this group of thin and malnourished girls, Chen Jinyu's slender frame, though delicate, didn't carry the same air of malnutrition. Even covered in mud, her skin remained fair and delicate.
And because she had just been captured, her complexion wasn't as pale and weak as the others'.
Her exquisite features carried a hint of scholarly elegance, making her quite enchanting.
No wonder his past self had taken a fancy to her.
Having a brother who was a low-ranking government official took care of her, and she seemed to have a slightly easier life than the other girls.
Chen Ji clenched his jaw and helped his sister up, seating her on a nearby slab of bluestone. Normally, if anyone dared to harm this girl, he would have flown into a rage and drawn his sword without hesitation.
But now, he could only silently channel his anger into his palm.
"..."
Shen Yi withdrew his gaze and crouched down to untie the rest of the girls. In their terrified gazes, he gently stroked their foreheads with the back of his hand.
With the recent cool weather, catching a cold would be troublesome.
Fortunately, luck was on their side, and the girls only suffered from excessive hunger and thirst, with no other apparent issues.
"Sir Shen..." The youngest girl, who looked to be only twelve or thirteen, spoke with a quivering voice.
Shen Yi couldn't help but smile wryly. Even such a young child knew of his notorious reputation.
He wiped the mud off her face with his thumb and gently patted her head. "Rest for a while. I'll send you all home."
Soon, the officers returned with large and small packages.
Shen Yi stood up and glanced at Chen Ji, who was sitting there clenching his fists so hard that his fingernails were digging into his palms. With a helpless sigh, he said, "That's enough. We haven't finished work yet."
Then, he led the girls out of the teahouse.
"The rest of you, get back to the office. Put down the things, and let him carry them."
Upon hearing this, Chen Ji almost laughed out of anger. How dare you treat my sister like this and still expect me to be your packhorse?
Chen Jinyu looked dazed and bit her lower lip lightly. Perhaps due to her older age, compared to the panic of the other girls, she seemed slightly more composed. "Brother, I'm fine. You go ahead and take care of things."
She understood her brother's temper all too well. In this situation, even she might not be able to stop him.
Therefore, she couldn't afford to show any panic, as it would only create more problems without solving anything.
"Hurry up, or it'll be dark soon," Shen Yi's voice sounded from outside.
The blunt words made Chen Jinyu's heart tighten, and the look she gave her brother carried a hint of worry.
To her surprise, her brother stood up with a sullen expression and actually picked up the bag of rice and flour. "Follow me. After work, I'll take you home."
Seeing this, Chen Jinyu paused for a moment, then turned her gaze outside, a spark of curiosity shining in her eyes.
(End of Chapter)
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