Chapter 85: Subduing Wang Fat
Chapter 85: Subduing Wang Fat
September 25, 2017
Special thanks to 'Shui Meng Feng' and 'San Gao Renqun' for their generous rewards!
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In reality, ever since Lu Hai Kong received the second task involving '100,000 jin of grain,' he harbored some suspicions about Wang Damaizi's identity. No matter how he looked at it, this guy's tasks seemed ill-intentioned. When he issued the third task, Lu Hai Kong was certain that something was off about this guy.
So, Lu Hai Kong had been cautious of Wang Damaizi from the start, but he never expected this guy to be associated with Zhang Feng.
Fortunately, before Lu Hai Kong's dealings with Shanwu County, he had occupied Cheng Dashan's fort and become its chief. Although the system hadn't notified Lu Hai Kong of his departure from Wang Damaizi's fort, in reality, Lu Hai Kong and his group had indeed left.
Lu Hai Kong hadn't paid attention to this detail before, but he never imagined that this overlooked detail would save him at such a critical moment. Wang Damaizi, seeing this unexpected turn of events, began to panic.
Wang Damaizi's strength wasn't exceptional; at best, he was on par with Cheng Dashan. The Dynasty's warriors, like Wang Chao Ma Han, could easily handle him. Without the advantage of his chief status to restrain Wang Chao Ma Han and the others, Wang Damaizi couldn't pose much of a threat.
The situation had reached its climax, and despite the twists and turns, it was time for the curtain to fall.
At Lu Hai Kong's command, Wang Chao Ma Han simultaneously attacked, breaking through the bandits' layers of defense. With little effort, Ma Han slew Wang Damaizi with his blade.
With Wang Damaizi's death, Lu Hai Kong's crisis was finally over. At that moment, several system notifications arrived one after the other.
"Congratulations on your victory in the small-scale battle against Hei Feng Zhai. You and your subordinates have gained 1000 skill experience points."
"Congratulations on conquering 'Wang Damaizi's Fort.' You and your subordinates have earned 1000 skill experience points."
"Congratulations on capturing 'Wang Damaizi's Fort.' You can choose to occupy, plunder, or destroy it!"
Perhaps because Lu Hai Kong and his group were all level 5 Bandit Chiefs, they didn't gain personal experience. However, they received a substantial amount of skill experience points, indicating that the amount of experience gained is related to the strength and level of the defeated enemy.
Although the 11,000 skill experience points didn't compare to what Lu Hai Kong earned from the battle in Shanwu County, it was still a significant amount. It was enough for Lu Hai Kong to upgrade several skills.
When Lu Hai Kong was a level 5 Bandit Chief, almost all his skills had increased by one level, except for the unyielding 'Mountain-Opening Axe' and 'Bull Strength,' which remained unchanged. However, he gained considerable proficiency in 'Bull Strength,' and with this 11,000 points, it was just enough to reach level 5.
Lu Hai Kong considered directly upgrading 'Bull Strength' to level 5. He wanted to see if the highest level of 'Bull Strength' could push his strength points past 60. However, as he attempted the upgrade, the system prompted him.
"Warning: You are currently in a special state. In this state, upgrading 'Bull Strength' may result in an imperfect breakthrough. Do you wish to proceed?"
"Why does this system work sometimes and not others? It wasn't clear about the 'Mountain-Opening Axe,' and now it's suddenly being helpful. Fine, I'll listen to you this time!"
Although Lu Hai Kong didn't know what an imperfect breakthrough entailed, he decided to put it on hold since the system had given a warning. After all, he wasn't in a rush.
With the enemies mostly eliminated, Lu HaiKong's situation was temporarily safe.
With nothing else to do, Lu HaiKong began directing Wang Chao Ma Han and the others to gather the spoils of war. Although the battle had been a bit convoluted, with two of the Yi Ren betraying him one after the other, which greatly annoyed Lu HaiKong, when everything finally settled and it was time to reap the rewards, Lu HaiKong's mood improved significantly.
As he watched Wang Chao Ma Han and the mountain bandits scurrying around like busy little bees, collecting the secret manuals, gold, and other items scattered on the ground and delivering them to Lu HaiKong, his spirits lifted considerably.
Speaking of Wang Chao Ma Han and the others, as their strength grew, they each began to display a more vibrant and spirited demeanor, shedding their formerly rigid and dull appearances. They started to show more individuality, gradually revealing their unique personalities.
However, Lu HaiKong was somewhat dissatisfied that the most distinctive personality among them was not his earliest associate, Wang Chao Ma Han, but Wang Ti.
This fellow was the most level-headed and thoughtful of Lu HaiKong's subordinates. For instance, while Wang Chao Ma Han and the others were gathering spoils for Lu HaiKong, Wang Ti did not join them.
Not only did he not participate, but he also instructed Wang Tian Wang Xing and the others not to go. It wasn't that Wang Ti was disobeying orders; rather, Lu HaiKong had been intimidated by Zhang Feng once before, and Wang Ti realized that Lu HaiKong's current state was not ideal. Despite the situation being under control, Wang Ti wanted to ensure Lu HaiKong's safety.
Wang Ti's spontaneous action made Lu HaiKong even more aware that Wang Chao Ma Han and the others were no longer the dull and lifeless 'monsters' they once were. They were becoming more well-rounded and lively, a transformation that Lu HaiKong welcomed.
"Yo, is it all taken care of?" Wang Fat entered, accompanied by Wang Oldman, Zhang Wen, and Li Feng.
Seeing the corpses on the ground and Wang Chao Ma Han's group, Wang Fat and Wang Oldman's eyes gleamed with a hint of admiration.
The group approached Lu HaiKong, but before they could get close, Wang Ti stopped them, his eyes filled with caution as he stared at Wang Fat.
"Let them come, it's fine."
In the one-six-one-nine-one-book-one-bar-one-look-one-wrong version!
Only then did Wang Ti step aside, allowing Wang Fat and the others to approach Lu HaiKong. Even so, Wang Ti remained standing behind Lu HaiKong, carefully guarding him.
"Zhang Wen pays his respects to the lord!"
"Li Feng pays his respects to the lord!"
As they drew near, Zhang Wen and Li Feng, both from the same background in the Lu HaiKong camp, bowed simultaneously.
Lu HaiKong merely nodded at them, acknowledging their greetings, and then turned his attention to Wang Fat. Although he didn't say a word, the meaning was clear.
Lu HaiKong couldn't help but feel a bit displeased with Wang Fat, knowing that if this mountain bandit and his gang had been willing, he wouldn't have had to endure such hardships.
Wang Fat seemed to understand Lu HaiKong's temperament well, quickly dispelling his dissatisfaction.
"Wang Dali pays his respects to the lord!" Wang Fat rubbed his nose and then, under Wang Oldman's mocking gaze, performed a respectful bow.
"Congratulations, for taming the wild official Wang Dali."
(End of Chapter)
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