Cliffs, narrow paths; brothers, justice!
Li Chengfeng did not expect to encounter something like this while they were escaping.
On one hand was his brother's life, on the other was justice!
As the leader of this small group, what should he do now?
At that moment, Li Chengfeng's mind was in turmoil!
When Ouyang Nan heard the following words, he was so angry that his hair stood on end. His eyes were almost filled with blood. He was an impulsive and hot-blooded person to begin with. After hearing what was said, he was instantly enraged. He gritted his teeth and said, "Junior Brother, let me go down. I'll go kill these bastards!"
Li Chengfeng pulled him back. "Senior Brother Ouyang, didn't you teach me that we can't save everyone?"
Ouyang Nan was at a loss for words. He hurriedly said, "But if I ignore it, then, then, then I …"
Li Chengfeng gripped Ouyang Nan's arm tightly. "I know, Senior Brother Ouyang, you don't have to say anything.
Whether you're a commoner, a warrior, a scholar, or a cultivator, there are some things a man can do and some things he can't!
If we turn a blind eye to this matter, are we still human?! "
Overjoyed, Ouyang Nan patted Li Chengfeng's shoulder with all his might, speechless for a moment.
Blockhead struggled to get down, leaning against the wall and panting. He forced a smile. "Junior Brother Chengfeng, Senior Brother Ouyang, you guys go ahead. I can still hold on."
Li Chengfeng patted Blockhead's shoulder and said to Ouyang Nan, "Senior Brother Ouyang, you can continue with them. I'll go down and save people. I'll catch up after I'm done."
Ouyang Nan knew that saving people was like putting out a fire. "Alright, I'll bring my juniors over. I'll make sure you remember this well!
Every twenty metres, you'll see a rock at the foot of a tree. Look in the direction it's pointing. "
Li Chengfeng nodded. He looked down to see the fire coming closer. Taking a deep breath, he slid down the steep slope.
The person at the bottom of the valley was Tong 'an's registrar, Chu Yun.
For the first half of Chu Yun's life, he was just one of the thousands of bureaucrats in Daqi. He passed the imperial exams but almost failed, so he was sent to Tong 'an City.
If it weren't for the turmoil in Tong 'an, he would have continued to live like this forever.
Until one day, when a rain of fire fell from the sky!
Chu Yun had personally witnessed his neighbors, his friends and family all die in this chaos. The unquenchable fire of vengeance in his body, the raging fire of justice, was instantly ignited!
In the past, he held the thought of muddling through his days in the officialdom. But now, he discovered that Governor Xu Tao's actions had ruthlessly broken through his bottom line!
This seemingly lowly middle-aged man now straightened his back, determined to avenge the tens of thousands of wronged souls in Tong 'an!
However, the reason why bad people were bad people was not only because they had a black heart, but also because they had a cunning and astute mind!
Even though Chu Yun reined in his horse at the last moment and stopped Xu Tao from shedding all pretenses of cordiality on the spot, Xu Tao still had suspicions and killing intent. He was determined to kill Chu Yun and silence him!
After Chu Yun left, he was also worried that Xu Tao and the rest would rush over to kill him. That was why he specially rode the horse he came with and ran in the opposite direction.
The ones pursuing Chu Yun were naturally Commander Zhang and his subordinates. They had predicted that Xu Tao would flee southwest because that was the shortest path out of Tong 'an and out of seclusion.
However, Chu Yun was indeed running northeast. Commander Zhang and his subordinates only realized something was wrong after chasing him for more than ten li. They hurriedly turned back, but they were already a long way behind.
However … as if it was fate, when Chu Yun reached the junction of the official road, he realized that the mountain had collapsed and blocked the path. He had no choice but to dismount and climb up the mountain.
However, he was just a scholar. Once he got off the horse, he naturally could not speed up. Furthermore, he was not like Li Chengfeng and the others who could climb all the way up. He was just a weak scholar who did not even have the strength to truss a chicken. After climbing for a while, he was already panting. He followed another mountain path towards the valley, preferring to take a longer route.
However, Commander Zhang and his subordinates finally caught up to him.
In this valley, Chu Yun hid in the bushes, not daring to breathe too loudly. He thought that his pursuers would pass by his hiding spot, then he could return the way he came and shake them off.
Unexpectedly, rocks were falling from the mountain, and one of the rock fragments hit him. He was so shocked that he subconsciously let out a cry!
Not far away, Commander Zhang and his subordinates immediately sensed it and chased after him with their swords!
Chu Yun screamed in despair, but there was only his voice echoing in the valley. There was no response. Commander Zhang and the others saw that Chu Yun had been forced into a dead end in the valley and had no way to escape. He raised his saber and slowly approached. He laughed loudly and said, "Who can hear you in this wilderness?
Even if they did, who would dare to save you? "
Chu Yun leaned against the wall in despair. He quickly looked around, looking for a way out. But at this time, all the ways out were blocked by his pursuers. The shining broadswords in their hands were dazzling in the dark night.
Chu Yun said in grief and indignation, "You are all Tong 'an people. Are you all indifferent to seeing your fellow countrymen and elders die a violent death?
I don't ask for you to redress the grievances of the people, but why are you helping the wicked!? "
These words made the other guards look at each other and reveal looks of shame. They subconsciously lowered the swords in their hands.
Chu Yun hurriedly said, "Think about your neighbors, your relatives, and friends. In this turmoil, have they survived?"
Commander Zhang laughed heartily and said, "You better think about whether you and your families will be able to survive after disobeying the Governor's orders!"
The guards' expressions immediately froze as they gripped their swords tightly. Commander Zhang said with a sinister smile, "Sir said that whoever kills him first will be rewarded with a hundred taels of silver!"
With a great reward, there would definitely be courageous men. What's more, it was just killing a weak scholar.
Chu Yun shouted in despair, "I am an official of the imperial court. Tong 'an's Official Registrar, killing an official is equivalent to rebelling!
Do you not want to live anymore!? "
Commander Zhang sneered. "Who would know if our Official Registrar died in the wilderness and his corpse was left lying in the wilderness?
When the time comes, I'm afraid only the wolves in the mountains and beasts in the forest will know! "
Chu Yun glared hatefully at Commander Zhang. He gritted his teeth and said, "Zhang Xiaocheng!
You've done such a heartless thing for the wicked. Aren't you afraid of divine retribution?! "
"Divine retribution?
Divine retribution?! "
Zhang Xiaocheng seemed to have heard the funniest joke in the world. He pointed at the roiling red clouds in Tong 'an City and said, "Do you see that?
This is the divine retribution you speak of!
Those good people, those honest people, what happened to them?
They're dead!
They're all dead!! "
"This is a man-eating world, don't you know that?!
Only the wicked can live!
Only the wicked can live better! "Zhang Xiaocheng waved his hands, his expression savage." Divine retribution?
Since there's divine retribution, let it come at me!
God, if you have eyes, open them and let the divine retribution beat me to death! "
Zhang Xiaocheng shouted. He looked up at the sky and waited for a while. Then he spread his hands and laughed. "It looks like the heavens don't have eyes!
Oh, no, it's not that the heavens don't have eyes, it's just that they don't have eyes on us!
The eyes of the heavens are on those who have the power to decide whether we live or die!!
Divine retribution?
Let me tell you!
There's no divine retribution in this world, only fists!
Whoever's fists are bigger has the right to send divine retribution! "
Zhang Xiaocheng raised his saber and smiled savagely. "Now, I'm your divine retribution!"
Chu Yun leaned against the cliff wall and subconsciously muttered, "I don't believe it. I believe that there's always justice in this world. I-I'm going to the capital to report this to the emperor. I'm going to report this to the emperor. I want His Majesty to know the tragedy of this world!"
Zhang Xiaocheng sneered. "Justice?
Justice?
Hmph, where are they?
Maybe there is, but you won't have the chance to see them! "
Zhang Xiaocheng turned his head and shot a look at the guards beside him. One of them gritted his teeth, raised his saber, and swung it down!
Chu Yun subconsciously closed his eyes in despair!
Just as the saber was about to hit Chu Yun's head, a short bone spear suddenly pierced through the guard's chest. His body trembled, and the saber in his hand fell to the ground. He clutched his chest and spat out a mouthful of blood. He subconsciously looked up.
Everyone subconsciously looked up and saw a black shadow sliding down the cliff wall. Just as he was about to hit the ground, he kicked off and descended from the sky like a roc spreading its wings!
With one kick, he flipped the guard over and stepped on him!
This sudden turn of events stunned the pursuers.
Zhang Xiaocheng shouted nervously, "I'm Commander Zhang Xiaocheng of Tong 'an City. Who are you!"