206: Prepare in Advance
The Fat Instructor was beaming with pride.
However:
In the morning, he received a piece of news:
A group of Constables applied to arrest Chu Qing.
Then, he learned:
The Golden-robed Constable he had been drinking with last night was dead.
He was killed by someone using the Sunflower Hand.
He died at his doorstep, then, like a dead dog, he was dragged inside.
His entire family, dozens of people, and even the large yellow dog guarding the door, were all killed.
The dozen or so Constables who came to the Martial Arts Academy yesterday also died.
His entire family, from top to bottom, was completely wiped out.
At that moment, his head spun.
He almost fell to the ground.
It was too terrifying.
His first thought was Chu Qing.
Because:
He had done this before.
“How could he be so crazy?”
“Does he not value his life?”
“Those were Constables!”
“Does he not care about the Empire’s laws?”
The Fat Instructor simply couldn't imagine it.
A country bumpkin, someone from a Mud Leg background, actually dared to kill a Constable in Zhou City.
Moreover, there was even a Golden-robed Constable among them.
In Zhou City, even a Young Master of a Prominent Family would not dare to casually kill a Constable.
When a Young Master of a Prominent Family wanted to kill a Constable, he would find many reasons.
Only when it could be justified legally would he dare to use official channels to strip the Constable of his position.
Only then would he make a move to kill.
Chu Qing, on the other hand, was different.
He actually used no methods, directly and brutally killing people.
This was too arrogant.
“How does he have such great confidence?”
“Who gave him this confidence?”
At this moment, the Fat Instructor's emotions were complex.
“Damn it, I must find a way to force him to participate in that certain-death assessment.”
“Let him die in the assessment.”
The Fat Instructor gritted his teeth.
He was scared.
He was afraid that Chu Qing would suddenly, one day, also wipe out his family.
Although he was stronger than Chu Qing now.
But, this was the Martial Arts Academy.
There were abundant resources.
“Two years from now, will he cultivate the Five Viscera and Six Bowels? Will he cultivate the Skin and Hair?”
“I haven't made any progress in many years.”
“When he graduates, will he surpass me?”
The more he thought, the more he feared.
“Chu Qing, must die.”
The Fat Instructor had never imagined that one day, he would fear a student.
“If the other instructors knew about this, they would probably die laughing!”
...In Zhou City, several Big Shots also received the news.
Their loyal lackeys were dead.
Their entire families had been wiped out.
The murderer was suspected to be related to Chu Qing.
“Chu Qing?”
“The name sounds a bit familiar.”
“Forget it, strip him of his official status and wipe out his entire family.”
“En, his relatives and friends should also be eliminated along the way, so he won't be lonely in the underworld.”
A butler whispered:
“Master, he doesn't have an official status.”
“He's just a Mud Leg.”
The Big Shot was silent for a moment and said: “Does it matter?”
“Go, kill everyone related to him.”
The butler nodded: “Yes!”
...Afternoon:
Chu Qing went to a Worldly Affairs outpost.
“I want to find some cannon fodder!”
The intelligence agent smiled and said:
“For just ten taels of silver, you can find a strong, able-bodied cannon fodder.”
“Guest, how many do you need?”
Chu Qing thought for a moment and said: “One hundred should be enough.”
The intelligence agent's mouth twitched.
Good heavens, one hundred cannon fodder at once, what was this guest planning to do?
“Guest, do you have any other requirements?”
Chu Qing thought for a moment and said: “Have the cannon fodder prepare lamp oil, rockets, and so on.”
The intelligence dealer coughed and said: “Guest, we do not provide such services.”
“You can bring the Materials and tools you need yourself.”
Rip!
Chu Qing handed him a silver note.
“Guest, rest assured, they will definitely be able to carry a large amount of lamp oil and rockets.”
Chu Qing was satisfied.
“Tomorrow at noon, gather outside Huangniu Town.”
The intelligence dealer's mouth twitched.
Damn, no wonder he needed so much cannon fodder.
The place you're going is purely a death trap.
Fortunately, the cannon fodder were uneducated and didn't know the horrors of Huangniu Town.
A little persuasion, and the cannon fodder wouldn't know they were being tricked until they died.
After arranging the cannon fodder, Chu Qing got up to find Madam Shi.
Madam Shi lived in the Inner City, and her residence was not very large.
In fact, it was not as grand as the home of the deceased Golden-robed Constable.
It was clear that after arriving in Zhou City, Madam Shi's influence had significantly diminished.
He knocked on the door.
The Doorman was an old woman.
She took Chu Qing's calling card and went inside.
After a full ten minutes, the old woman came out:
“Guest, the Young Miss asks you to come in.”
Chu Qing nodded.
Entering the residence, he realized that it was divided into five layers.
Walking to the central area, he saw Madam Shi, whom he hadn't seen in days.
Madam Shi looked tired.
But, she remained indifferent.
Madam Jin and Zhao Hongxiu were not there.
His heart stirred, and he said: “Madam, what's wrong?”
Madam Shi said coldly: “I already have many troubles.”
“As a result, you had Nangong send more trouble.”
“What do you think is wrong with me?”
Chu Qing chuckled, going up to wrap his arm around Madam Shi's slender waist.
Madam Shi poked his chest with her finger, not letting him get close:
“Groom... don't push your luck.”
Chu Qing played with her small hand.
En, her fingers were delicate and cool.
It felt very comfortable to touch.
“Madam, I can help you.”
Madam Shi sneered: “Help me after you break through the First Limit, or reach its peak!”
He was being looked down upon.
“Madam, tomorrow I will face a great terror of life and death.”
“If I die, just find a place to settle Madam Jin.”
Madam Shi glared, saying coldly: “Who wants to kill you?”
“This Young Miss still needs you.”
“How dare you die?”
Chu Qing briefly explained the Martial Arts Academy assessment.
“Even if I pass this time, there will be another group assessment in a few days.”
“It will be even more dangerous then.”
Madam Shi paced back and forth, her brows slightly furrowed, saying: “This is troublesome.”
“The Anomaly is very terrifying.”
“Tomorrow, I'll go with you.”
Chu Qing said: “No need.”
“I'll bring the Headmaster.”
Madam Shi's eyes lit up, but then dimmed as she said: “The Headmaster won't go with you to die.”
“I'll go with you.”
“Even if we can't solve it, there's a chance to escape.”
Chu Qing shook his head.
“If we both die, what will happen to Madam Jin?”
Madam Shi rolled her eyes and sneered: “You only remember her.”
Chu Qing smiled, putting his arm around her slender waist and said: “Because, you are my biggest backing.”
“I can die, but my backing absolutely cannot fall.”
Madam Shi was pleased, a hint of joy appearing in her cold eyes.
A few minutes later:
Madam Jin opened the door and came out.
Madam Shi pushed Chu Qing away and turned to leave.
Chu Qing, taking the opportunity, embraced Madam Jin and said: “Godmother, have you been good these past few days?”
Madam Jin rolled her eyes and said: “I'm not a child.”
“You're the child.”
Pfft!
As she spoke, she laughed herself.
That night, the two were intimate.
Early in the morning, Chu Qing left.
After he left, Madam Jin also woke up.
She leaned on the windowsill, watching Chu Qing's back disappear into the distance, her heart filled with mixed emotions.
Not long after, Madam Shi came in.
She lay in Madam Jin's arms, whispering: “He needs to take care of some things, he'll be back in a few days.”
Madam Jin softly said: “How long?”
“As quick as three to five days, as slow as—”
Madam Jin smiled and said: “No matter how long he's gone, I'll wait for him to come back.”
Madam Shi closed her mouth, a hint of worry appearing in her cold eyes.