madnovel Chapter 43 Defeat
Chapter 43 Defeat
"Hey, hey."
As Lu Dashan agreed, he got up from the ground and walked into Black Wind Village, his body trembling.
"Hello!"
One of the bandits shouted at Yang Song, "What are you squatting there for? We're not going to eat you, what are you so afraid of?"
Yang Song lowered his hands from his head, supported his knees, and stood up shakily, dragging his heavy body step by step toward Black Wind Village.
"What are you doing, dawdling over there laying eggs? Hurry up!"
Yang Song was startled and hurriedly quickened his pace.
As he passed a bandit, a mocking look appeared on the man's face.
"Wow!"
The bandit bared his teeth and let out a strange cry. Yang Song quickly dodged behind Lu Dashan, grabbed his arm tightly, and trembled with fear.
"Hahaha……"
The two bandits pointed at Yang Song and burst into laughter. They had never seen such a cowardly person before. He would run around like a rabbit at the slightest fright.
Lu Dashan glanced back at Yang Song and saw him trembling like a leaf, so he couldn't help but give him a strange look.
Down the mountain, Yang Song was arrogant and didn't take the Black Wind Stronghold bandits seriously at all.
Now that they've arrived at the mountain stronghold, they're trembling with fear, as if they've become completely different people.
That acting was amazing! He couldn't see a single flaw!
"Why do you carry a knife and a stick? With your handsome looks, you should go to the county to be a male servant. I guarantee many noble people would like you."
"Hey, why don't you stay tonight? Our boss likes your type."
"When he gets back from his training tomorrow morning, he'll beat you to a pulp!"
Yang Song looked distressed: "Big Brother, please stop joking."
"Do I look like I'm joking?"
The bandit who had spoken darkened his face, a hint of ferocity flashing in his eyes.
Yang Song didn't dare to meet the man's gaze, and tugged at Lu Dashan's arm: "Manager, say something!"
Lu Dashan forcefully shook off Yang Song's arm and said coldly, "What right do I have to speak?"
"Whatever the heroes of this village say goes, just do as they say, what the hell are you talking about?"
"But what about my mother?"
"Just take good care of Grandpa Luo in the village, and he'll live a life of luxury. Then you can bring your mother over to take care of her, right?"
"No, Manager Lu, I can't stay here!"
"What's all the noise outside?"
Just as Yang Song was screaming in despair, a thin man came out of the house.
This person had narrow eyes, an aquiline nose, and thin lips, and exuded a chilling aura.
Name: Zhao Shuo
Realm: Qi Condensation Realm (Early Stage)
[Power Level: 3 years and 359 days of power]
Yang Song glanced at the man's attribute panel and figured this man must be the second leader of Black Wind Stronghold!
"Second-in-command."
The two bandits guarding the gate quickly clasped their hands in greeting.
Zhao Shuo glanced at Yang Song and the others, and demanded, "What's all this noise about?"
"Second Master, I thought this kid was handsome and wanted him to stay and keep the First Master company, but he absolutely refused and started making a fuss."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Shuo turned his gaze to Yang Song. Seeing his robust physique, sword-like eyebrows, bright eyes, and straight nose, he couldn't help but admire his handsome appearance.
He was timid and hesitant, his face filled with fear and unease, completely unlike a man.
Zhao Shuo sneered: "If you stay, the boss will treat you well."
Yang Song was struck dumb, and looked at Lu Dashan with a pleading expression: "Manager..."
Lu Dashan ignored him, bowed deeply to Zhao Shuo, and said, "Second Master, I've brought the silver notes. My son..."
Zhao Shuo said, "We certainly won't harm a hair on your son's head. After all, we've been old friends for many years, and your Huichuntang has given Black Wind Village a lot of tribute."
"Slap slap."
Zhao Shuo clapped his hands, and Lu Qiyang, who was tied up, was brought out of the house.
His face was bruised and swollen, with dried blood still visible under his nose, completely unlike his usual handsome appearance.
"Qi Yang".
Lu Dashan strode forward, grabbed his son's shoulders, and looked him up and down.
"Are you alright? Are you hurt anywhere else?"
Lu Qiyang broke down instantly, his voice trembling with sobs as he cried, "Father, Uncle Fu was killed by them, along with Erzi, Dachuan, Brother Niu..."
As he spoke, Lu Qiyang broke down in tears.
The martial arts masters and apprentices who went with him to Yangshan City to transport medicinal herbs were all brutally murdered by bandits; everyone except him died.
Lu Dashan was equally heartbroken. He had been physically weak since childhood and was not cut out for martial arts.
Zhang Fu was his father's adopted son. He was chivalrous and generous, and the pillar of strength for the entire pharmacy and the family.
The remaining martial arts masters and apprentices were mostly old men who had followed the Lu family for many years, and were loyal and reliable.
Now that they have all been brutally murdered by bandits, how can the pharmacy continue to do business?
"Second Master, isn't money enough for you? Why do you want to kill me? When have I ever offended Black Wind Stronghold in all these years? When have I ever transported medicinal herbs without offering tribute?"
Zhao Shuo scoffed, "So, you're asking me to give you an explanation?"
Upon hearing this, the surrounding bandits all showed hostile expressions.
Lu Dashan was startled and could only suppress his grief and indignation, lowering his head: "No... I wouldn't dare."
Zhao Shuo glanced coldly at Lu Dashan: "If you want to blame someone, blame Zhang Fu for overestimating himself and insisting on fighting the leader."
"Based on our years of friendship, we were going to let your pharmacy staff go as long as they left the medicinal herbs. But he insisted on showing off. Don't you think he's courting death?"
Lu Dashan clenched his fists and remained silent.
"Alright."
Zhao Shuo held out his hand: "Give me the silver notes, and you two can go back."
Lu Dashan gritted his teeth and reached into his pocket. Just as he was taking out the silver notes, a golden light suddenly flashed before his eyes.
The next moment, blood sprayed all over him!
At that moment, everyone was stunned and no one realized what had happened.
It wasn't until Zhao Shuo let out a painful scream and staggered backward that everyone came to their senses.
Yang Song, who had been timid and hesitant all along, suddenly drew his knife and chopped off the second-in-command's right arm!
"Kill! Kill them all..."
Zhao Shuo screamed, but before he could finish speaking, Yang Song threw the Golden Rainbow Blade at him.
The knife was incredibly fast and extremely sharp, piercing through his chest in an instant and emerging from his back.
He was even dragged a full ten feet by the Golden Rainbow Blade.
"Bang!"
Zhao Shuo fell heavily to the ground, struggled to lift his head to look at the knife in his chest, and then kicked his legs and died.
At this moment, everyone's eyes turned to Zhao Shuo, and everyone's eyes were filled with shock.
How did the arrogant second-in-command suddenly die?
"So vulnerable."
Yang Song drew the iron rod from his back; now it was time for the Vajra Subduing Demon Staff to display its divine power.