The sizable Xie Mansion had already been burned to the ground. At this moment, Old Master Zhao's heart throbbed with pain as he looked at the familiar place that had been burned beyond recognition.
Damn it, this is my house … In order to burn Xie Agui to death, I even sacrificed this. Damn it … he … he's not here!
Sun Lang led the way into the fire. There was still some residual heat inside, and the smell of smoke and fire assaulted their noses. Fourth Master Zhao also followed in. When he smelled the smell, he couldn't help but cover his mouth and nose.
The ranger looked at him strangely. "Old Mister, what's wrong?"
Fourth Master Zhao said in a muffled voice, "Young Hero, please forgive me. I don't like the smell of smoke …"
"Eh?" Sun Lang was surprised. "Don't you like to eat barbecue?"
Old Mister was puzzled. "I don't like it. Young Hero, why do you ask?"
Sun Lang was even more surprised. "Aren't you Fourth Master Zhao?
How can Fourth Master Zhao not like barbecue? "
… Damn it, I'm Fourth Master Zhao and I like to eat barbecue. Is there a connection between these two?
Is there something wrong with your head?
The ranger didn't bother with this question anymore. He looked at the burnt house and looked around. "No bodies?
Did you find any secret passageways? "
"No bodies …" Old Mister Zhao sighed. "No secret passages … I've searched all the cellars and even brought the village's fierce dogs, but I didn't find any clues."
Sun Lang pretended to know the answer. "How do you know there are no secret passages?"
At the mention of this, Fourth Elder Zhao's heart twitched. "This … this house was originally my ancestral property, but it was snatched away by Xie Agui. Thus, I know where to hide people and where to build secret passages …"
The ranger was shocked. "Then you burned it?
What should we do? If you die one day, won't your ancestors beat you to death? "
"…" You brat, your mouth is really annoying …
However, he still had a favor to ask of others. It could be considered a seller's market. Old Mister Zhao gritted his teeth and bowed down. "Young Hero, please have mercy on our lives!"
Sun Lang was startled and took two steps back. He waved his hand and said, "No, no, no, I can't control this. Your dead father and dead grandfather, as well as your dead ancestors, are angry with you. They want to appear in your dreams and take you to the underworld to give you a big slap. This is a matter of course. Even if I wanted to stop the fight and save you, I have the will but not the power. After all, you really deserve a beating. Good fellow, you even dare to burn the house of your ancestors …"
… Was this bastard doing this on purpose?
Old Master Zhao gritted his teeth and looked up, only to see Young Hero Zhou's troubled and sincere expression, as if he was really worried about something like "If Zhao Si's ancestor slaps him, should I persuade him or not? What a dilemma." His expression was so sincere, and his eyes were so moving, without a single flaw. Old Master Zhao observed him with the experience and insight of a man who had lived for sixty or seventy years, and came to a conclusion …
.. Was he really worried about this matter?
Was he really that stupid?
Damn it … No wonder he came to find Xie Agui in the middle of the night. He was a fool …
Old Mister Zhao cursed in his heart. He shook his head with a bitter face. "It's not about our ancestors. It's about Xie Agui. Since he's not dead and found out that his house was burned, how could he let us go?"
Sun Lang came to a sudden realization. Then, he smiled excitedly. "Oh, right. He's not dead yet!
That's great. Xie Agui's not dead yet. The heavens have eyes! "
Eyes my ass!
I burned down my house and didn't burn that bastard to death. What kind of eyes is that?
Old Man Zhao cursed in his heart, but he had to keep a smile on his face. "Yes, yes, yes. Congratulations, Young Hero. You finally have the chance to kill this evil man with your own hands …"
Sun Lang nodded and said proudly, "Alright, Village Chief, I'll accept this quest. Crusade against the evil Xie Agui, right? Don't worry, I'll set off now. Let me tell you, I'm a top player. This kind of small quest is as easy as pie. In less than half a month, I'll be able to make Xie Agui change sides and surrender …"
Wait!
You want to leave?
If you leave just like that, who am I going to use as a scapegoat?
Ten days to half a month? If you ran for ten days to half a month and Xie Agui came back to make a scene, the blood on my neck would have turned cold long ago …
Old Master Zhao quickly got up and grabbed Sun Lang's sleeve. With a bitter face, he said, "Young Hero, please wait. This Xie A 'gui has escaped without a trace. Where are you going to find him?
We need to think of a plan. We can't let him escape. I have a plan. Young Hero, please announce to the public that you burned down Xie Agui's house … "
Sun Lang shook his head and said in a low voice, "To be honest, two years ago, I was permanently expelled from the regiment. Although I explained it many times, my former comrades believed that I had betrayed the organization. Because they believed that a virgin could not have the strength that I had. I felt very sad.
The FFF group has become my eternal regret. I've already sworn that I will never use the power of fire again … "
F * ck, what kind of mess is this … Fourth Elder Zhao was anxious and patiently said, "This is just a plan, a plan. Think about it. You said that you burned down Xie Agui's house and even called him out by name to challenge him. Xie Agui is now a person who cares about face. How could he swallow this humiliation?
Naturally, he will come looking for you!
This way, young hero, you won't have to waste any time and effort to find him. "
Young hero Zhou thought for a while and nodded. He smiled and said, "That makes sense. I was worried about not being able to find Xie Agui!
Since that's the case, let him come himself! "
Eh … so smooth?
This brat was really stupid to the extreme. How did he survive until now?
Fourth Elder Zhao's face was full of smiles, but he snorted coldly in his heart. He then bowed and said, "If that's the case, this old man will send people to Lu Town and all the villages to spread the name of Young Hero Zhou …"
Before Sun Lang could say anything, they suddenly heard a commotion coming from outside. The two of them felt strange and left the rubble of the ruins. Looking into the distance, they saw a group of people on horseback, beating gongs and drums, carrying several boxes of heavy gifts. They were leading cows and goats, wearing red and colored clothes, and playing a loud suona tune. They were walking towards the Wei Manor.
Old Mister Zhao squinted and looked for a while. His eyes flashed with surprise. "This is the head of the He family in Lu Town, Mr. He Chunlai. What is he doing here?"
Sun Lang's eyes flashed with a smile. He blinked. He said that he was going to Lu Town so loudly last night. It would be strange if he didn't find him … He said very innocently, "I've never heard of him. Who is he?"
Old Mister Zhao seemed to want to explain the He family's social status in Lu Town. The people there had already noticed the two of them. They saw the head of the He family get off his horse and rush over. His face was full of gratitude and his expression was sincere. He rushed in front of Sun Lang and kowtowed without hesitation. He kneeled even more neatly than Old Mister Zhao did last night. "Greetings, benefactor!"
Sun Lang looked very surprised at first. Then, he suddenly realized. He pointed at the head of the He family and said, "It's you!
You're the one who was hung at home and beaten like a dead pig by Kong Zhongwu last night! "
When the head of the He family heard "it's you", he showed a grateful expression and nodded. He didn't expect that there would be another sentence. When he heard it clearly, he couldn't stop nodding. Thus, he successfully became a dead pig that was hung and beaten. Wasn't this f * cking embarrassing?
However, the head of the He family was obviously a dirty person. He quickly hid the anger that flashed in his eyes and still kowtowed. "I'm ashamed to be saved by benefactor. Last night, benefactor was awe-inspiring. You caused havoc in the Kong family and smashed half of the Kong family. You were really invincible. Today, the whole town of Lu Town was shocked!
They all praised you and said that you are a good man who upholds justice on behalf of heaven! "
Sun Lang was shocked. "Praise?
What kind of f * cking praise is that? "
"Ah?"
The ancient people wouldn't use such vulgar and direct words. Everyone called this game "bamboo flute in the bamboo forest". It sounded very elegant. Anyway, the head of the He family didn't understand Sun Lang's slang. He clasped his hands and said sincerely, "In short, everyone praised benefactor as a young hero.
Today, I came here to thank you for saving my life. Secondly … "
He kowtowed again and said loudly, "Last night, Benefactor carried out justice on behalf of the heavens. Unfortunately, Kong Zhongwu was so lucky that he managed to escape. Today, I'm here to ask Benefactor to uphold justice and eliminate all evil. Kill Kong Zhongwu and return Lu Town to its former glory!"
Mr. Zhao's expression changed. He Chunlai, so you're here to steal my scapegoat.
He coughed and said, "Mr. He, Young Hero Zhou has already made an agreement with me to help Weizhuang get rid of Xie Agui. Everything has to be done first, first served. You have to wait …"
"First come, first served?"
He Chunlai smiled proudly. "Speaking of first come, first served, benefactor smashed the Kong family's house last night and then came to Weizhuang. Speaking of first come, first serve, you have to kill Kong Zhongwu first!"
"No, kill Xie Agui first!
Young Hero Zhou has already promised me! "
The two glared at each other and looked like they were about to fight. At this time, the pure and kind, smart and brave, righteous and honest young hero Zhou separated the two. "Don't fight, don't fight. Upholding justice on behalf of heaven, you have to abide by the basic law …"
Fourth Mister Zhao asked, "Then, young hero Zhou, which one do you want to help first?"
"That's not right. These two things can be considered as one."
Sun Lang shook his finger. "Kong Zhongwu and Xie Agui are both big scourges. Let's think of a way to get rid of them together. Won't that solve the problem?"
This idea was unanimously approved by the two present. He Chunlai asked, "Benefactor, what's the plan?"
Sun Lang smiled deeply. "Listen to me slowly …"
The squire of Weizhuang, Fourth Mister Zhao, and He Chunlai of Lu Town's He Family were both well-known figures in the area. They were experienced and astute. Their eyes flashed with coldness and mockery as they looked at the hot-blooded and foolish young man in front of them … In this day and age, martial arts were not as useful as brains. No matter how strong one's martial arts were, if one was stupid, they would only be a knife in someone else's hand, just like the young man in front of them.
However, they did not know that this hot-blooded young man was also coldly watching their performance.
'You two idiots, since you've fallen into my hands, you should obediently smash your heads into the walls of Hundred Herb Garden for me.
Watch how I play you to death … '