Wuxia: I Know a Little Too Many of Them

The cat was on the tree, using the branches and leaves to cover its body. Chu Tang, who was at a high place, could have a clear view of the scene in the courtyard.

The courtyard here occupies a large area, covering more than three acres. There is a ground in the front, a hall in the back, and rows of wing rooms on both sides.

Before the Shi family came here, this was the residence of the Tiger Hall, a small gang in Shi County.

Chu Tang once followed Xu Wei here to meet their hall leader because of a case and had dealings with him.

As far as he knew, the Tiger Hall was running some gray businesses in the county. The leader was only a second-level cultivator and could not do big things. With Xu Wei, a third-level arrester, to suppress him, he did not even dare to collect protection fees. At most, he would just let him go. High interest, just helping to collect loans.

However, he has hundreds of people under him, so he has a bit of a reputation.

Unexpectedly, the Shi family would attack them as soon as they arrived, drive them out, and occupy this place.

What Chu Tang sees now is the layout of the Shi family:

very quiet!

Except for the dim lights of a few lanterns hanging in the corridor, the rest of the place was dark and silent.

The lights were turned off in the hall and the wing, and even if there was someone there, they would go to bed if they wanted to.

Because of this, Chu Tang could not calculate how many people from the other side were stationed here.

There are only four figures he can see now.

Two teams, to be exact.

A team of two would shuttle back and forth throughout the courtyard from time to time, holding lanterns and patrolling the surrounding area.

After observing for a while, Chu Tang discovered their pattern - the two teams patrolled around the hall and did not go far. Sometimes they met outside the main entrance of the hall and exchanged a few words.

"It should be here!" Chu Tang fixed his gaze on the hall that was more than three feet high. "They patrolled around this place, as if they were guarding something. Either there were valuable items, or there were high-ranking people from the Shi family. in!"

Thinking of this, Chu Tang took advantage of the patrols to be distracted, and a ladder cloud flew up into the sky and flew over the hall. Then he used the light skill of stepping on the snow without leaving a trace, and landed on a roof ridge in the corner of the hall like a feather. The lower body is hidden in the darkness.

There is no moon tonight, and the gray and black tiles blend perfectly into the night.

After Chu Tang arrived at the county government office, he changed into a pair of blue uniforms, which made him inconspicuous in the dark night.

In addition, his several perfect light skills were silent, coming and going without a trace. Even though he walked back and forth in the courtyard several times, no one could detect his movements.

Of course, Chu Tang would not rush into the hall rashly.

Seeing the two patrolling people not far away stopping by the pillar under the eaves, as if they were saying something, he couldn't help but pick up the snow without leaving a trace again, and landed on the tiled roof above the two people, lying down. Come down and listen.

"Why do we always keep us awake until midnight?" One of the young voices rang out, complaining.

Another slightly hoarse voice sighed: "People have to bow their heads when they are under the eaves."

"Brother, I think that the third young master is taking revenge on us because we contradicted him before. Now the second deacon has asked him to be responsible for the daily arrangements here. He uses chicken feathers as arrows to give us little shoes to wear!" The young voice became louder and louder. Express dissatisfaction.

"He's the son of the head of the family. Even though the second deacon is his uncle, he still has to be polite to him. Let's just take it easy." The hoarse voice said comfortingly.

"What about the son of the head of the family! If it weren't for his failure last time, we would have to come all the way to Shi County to cause trouble?"

The hoarse voice sighed again: "The head of the family is still very optimistic about him. Also, the third level warriors in their twenties are very talented and have a bright future. Unlike us, we can see the end of our potential at a glance!"

Another voice muttered something dissatisfied.

Soon, the two saw another group of people approaching slowly, and they quickly patrolled out.

On the roof, after hearing this, Chu Tang suddenly understood that the so-called third young master, the biological son of the family head, was Shi Zilin who had a conflict with him that day.

It’s not that enemies don’t get together!

After killing Lin Jie last year, Chu Tang originally planned to find Shi Zilin and chop him down the next day.

Who knew that the other party was lucky enough to leave the county before Chu Tang found him - perhaps because he was scared when Lin Jie didn't come back, he fled in fear of crime.

Now that it's okay, the other party has returned to Shi County. It's time to settle the accounts of the day again!

"It's a pity that those two people didn't say which room their third son lived in, otherwise I would touch it now and give him a big surprise!" Chu Tang shook his head in regret.

After hiding for a while, Chu Tang looked at the sky. It was going to be dawn in an hour. He had to hurry up and act, otherwise he would return in vain.

I was about to do something when I suddenly heard a rush of footsteps coming from the front yard.

Following the sound, a man came from the front. Everyone who saw him while patrolling respectfully called "Third Young Master".

When he happened to pass by under the street lamp, Chu Tang saw his face clearly through the light: Oh, it's his old acquaintance Shi Zilin!

Third Young Master Shi!

He is still wearing a purple brocade suit with gold-edged silk embroidered on it, which exudes a charming light under the yellowing light. His whole body is full of nobility!

However, he was in a hurry and had a look of urgency on his face. He quickly arrived at the square hall. Without any announcement, he went straight in and knocked on the door of an upper room in the left side hall.

"Who?" A deep voice came from the room, which was quite clear in the silent night.

"It's me, Zilin. I have something urgent to report to my second uncle." Shi Zilin spoke concisely and to the point.

Squeak!

The door opened, and the sound of Shi Zilin's footsteps entering the room was heard, and then the door was gently closed again.

Chu Tang's heart moved, and he once again used the light skill of stepping on the snow without leaving a trace, quickly passing by the roof, landing lightly on the left roof ridge, leaning down, holding his breath, and listening to the sounds below.

"Zilin, what brings you here in the middle of the night?" came the voice of a steady middle-aged man from below.

It must be Shi Junfeng, the younger brother of the current head of the family who led the team here this time.

He was also the second deacon mentioned by the person who was patrolling just now.

"Second uncle, there has been no news from Brother Sheng for more than eight hours!" Shi Zilin said seriously.

"Huh?" Shi Junfeng was confused at first, and then horrified, "What! Aren't we required to report our current location and encounters every six hours at most?"

Shi Zilin said in a serene voice: "Brother Sheng sent someone to send a message this morning, and there was nothing unusual. According to the agreement, he will send another message at this time. However, we did not receive any message. Now it is Yinshi It's over! Second uncle, cousin...maybe something happened!"

The more Shi Zilin talked, the more panicked he became.

Shi Junfeng shouted: "Why are you panicking! Zisheng is my biological son, and I haven't panicked yet! Have you asked someone to investigate?"

"As soon as midnight passed, I saw that there was still no movement, so I sent someone to Santian Town." Shi Zilin quickly replied, "It's just that the road is dark at night and it's difficult to walk. I guess I won't be able to come back before dawn. Second uncle, do you still want to send someone?" "

Shi Junfeng was silent for a while, then said: "No need. The road is difficult to walk at night and the situation is unclear. We can't let people take risks anymore. Let's talk about it in the morning."

"But……"

"There is no but!" Shi Junfeng interrupted Shi Zilin, "We are here for something related to the survival of the family. This matter is inherently dangerous and dangerous at any time. We were mentally prepared before setting off. Zi Sheng since Please go to Santian to guard and stay away from the county. This is with my consent. Even if he is killed there, it is his fate to sacrifice for the family!"

Shi Zilin suddenly fell silent.

Chu Tang on the roof gasped for breath. Listen, what they said was so cold!

For the sake of the family, the safety of his son can be treated lightly.

He couldn't help but think of Xu Wei's evaluation of the martial arts family not long ago - it was so pertinent!

However, Chu Tang was also quite surprised by the Shi family's caution.

They have been making a lot of noise in Shixian County recently. It seems that they are not acting recklessly. They have a management mechanism!

Even if people are separated, they still report regularly, keep in touch with each other overtly and covertly, and communicate with each other.

Shi Zilin listened to Shi Junfeng's ruthless words, so he still suggested: Second uncle, why don't you ask Li Gongfeng to go to Santian Town. "

Shi Junfeng asked: "Zilin, what do you think of your cousin's martial arts?"

Shi Zilin was astonished and replied: "Brother Sheng has mastered the "Hanshuang Fist Sutra" and has mastered the Hanshuang Samadhi. He is considered a good player in the three realms."

Shi Junfeng said: "Yes, he is somewhat capable within the Three Realms. He also brought several family members, who are also good hands. However, they all lost contact silently. You think, if there is really someone After taking action against them, can that person be simple?"

"Second uncle suspects that a warrior from the Fourth Realm took action?" Shi Zilin was horrified.

Shi Junfeng sighed: "The enemy is hidden and we are clear, and I can't let Li Chongfeng take risks. Last year, something happened to Lin Chongfeng inexplicably in Shi County. We have to be careful because we have learned from the past."

Shi Zilin was so embarrassed that he couldn't speak.

It was because of Lin Jie's instructions that his second uncle brought up old things again, which was a bit of a slap in the face.

"Zilin, please go down, just pay attention to the news in Santian Town, and report as soon as there is definite news. There is no need to close the door, the second uncle wants to get some air." Shi Junfeng suddenly began to chase away the guests.

Shi Zilin was stunned for a moment, nodded in agreement, turned around and left the room, leaving the backyard.

The room became quiet again, but the lamp was still on, and the wind blew in through the open door, swaying the candle shadows.

Seeing that there was no movement below, Chu Tang stayed for a while and secretly sighed that tonight was going to be in vain. He was about to use Qinggong to leave when he suddenly heard a bunch of voices coming into his ears: "Your Excellency Weiye is here, why don't you come down. Let’s talk inside?”

It was Shi Junfeng’s erratic voice!

"Huh?" Chu Tang was startled and froze immediately, not daring to make the slightest move.

Listening carefully, there was silence again.

"Have I been discovered? Or is someone else showing up? Or is he defrauding me?" Chu Tang's mind was spinning, and he thought of many possibilities.

But no matter which point it was, he planned to stay still, without moving or speaking.

After a long time, Shi Junfeng's voice came out again: "Do you really want Shi to invite the distinguished guests on the roof?"

Chu Tang listened carefully. This was not Shi Junfeng's normal voice!

It stands to reason that in the dead of night, if you send a message to the people on the roof from the ground, it will definitely disturb many people.

But the whole yard was quiet, and even the patrollers did not behave abnormally.

Obviously, none of those people heard Shi Junfeng's voice, only Chu Tang heard it.

"A means of transmitting sounds into secrets?" Chu Tang was surprised.

The sound transmission only targets specific targets. So, did Shi Junfeng really discover him?

"With my Qinggong, can people find it easily? I don't have any moves?" Chu Tang became more and more surprised.

"Your Majesty is neither coming down nor leaving, what do you want?" Shi Junfeng's silky voice sounded again.

When Chu Tang heard this, he laughed at himself. Sure enough, they had indeed discovered him!

However, Shi Junfeng's attitude was very strange. Now that he discovered Mr. Liang Shang, he neither killed him immediately nor called for helpers to surround him. Instead, he invited people down again and again, acting very politely.

Chu Tang's curiosity was aroused. The owner was so polite, so how could he disappoint him?

With his current Qinggong and body skills, he can break through even a dragon's pond and a tiger's den!

Thinking of this, Chu Tang no longer hesitated. He jumped up from the roof, twisted his body, turned in the air, and turned lightly into the hall, reaching Shi Junfeng's door.

The door is open and the lights are flickering.

A middle-aged man in black robe and short beard sat quietly on a chair next to the tea table in the room, staring out at the door with bright eyes.

He only felt a blur of flowers in front of his eyes, and the wind moved, and a person stood within a foot of him.

There is one more person in the room!

Shi Junfeng was surprised by the other party's boldness. He really dared to come down without saying anything and showed his true appearance without even a trace of concealment.

This young man is quite handsome and has an extraordinary demeanor.

This was Shi Junfeng's first impression of Chu Tang.

He was looking at Chu Tang, and Chu Tang was also looking at him carefully.

Chu Tang's perception of Shi Junfeng was that he was very steady. Even when he saw him coming in, he didn't panic at all and just sat there quietly.

After everyone looked at each other for a while, Shi Junfeng spoke first: "Young man, who are you and why did you eavesdrop on Shi's roof?"

Chu Tang frowned and asked, "When did you find out about me?"

Shi Junfeng returned calmly: "Just after Shi's nephew came in, he landed on Shi's house."

Chu Tang was even more surprised: "I think my Qinggong is pretty good. There is absolutely no movement or sound when my body falls. Very few people can detect it."

Shi Junfeng said with a smile: "Shi has practiced a martial art called "Golden Wind Cicada Awakening Kung Fu", which means the cicada awakens before the golden wind moves. After successful practice, it is not manifested externally, but it is felt in the heart. He can sense external fluctuations with his mind, detect crises, avoid harm and seek gain; he can also predict the enemy's opportunities and strike later.

"Your Majesty's Qinggong is indeed rare in the world. He can actually penetrate the layers of hidden defenses here and land on the roof without anyone noticing! If Shi hadn't been possessed of magical skills and was frightened, he really wouldn't have been able to detect your Majesty's arrival. !”

When Chu Tang heard this, he felt emotional and couldn't help but smile bitterly and said: "Sure enough, there are all kinds of martial arts in the world! I have learned a lesson!"

Shi Junfeng smiled slightly and said, "Can you tell me your purpose of coming now?"

Chu Tang chuckled and said, "If I say that I am here to do chivalry, would you believe it?"

"Um?"

"I heard that the Tiger Hall here is tyrannizing in Shixian County, preying on the people and killing innocent people, so I became determined to eliminate harm for the people, and planned to come and catch them all to show justice!" Chu Tang said seriously.

"Your Majesty, you shouldn't insult Shi like this!" Shi Junfeng's voice sounded annoyed, "Do you really think Shi is as stupid as a pig?"

Chu Tang chuckled and said, "Then I said that I am coming to make a deal with you?"

"What deal?" Shi Junfeng was a little surprised.

Chu Tang said leisurely: "I want to sell your son Shi Zisheng to you."

"What! Zisheng?!" Shi Junfeng stood up in a hurry, unable to maintain his calm posture anymore.

His eyes were filled with ferocious light, and he stared at Chu Tang with the look of a ferocious beast about to eat someone!