Chapter 8 The mantis stalks the cicada

The moon is like a silver plate, shining down on the earth.

In the courtyard of the Governor's Mansion in the East Factory, the sounds of footsteps, shouts of killing, angry curses, screams, and the sounds of gold and iron swords clashing all mixed together.

Dozens of corpses were already lying on the ground, and the smell of blood drifted along the night wind to the two figures standing on the roof behind them.

Yuhuatian put his hands on his back, the silver python robe on his body gently undulated with the night wind, and his fair face carved a beautiful arc, like an immortal descending from the night sky.

Looking at the chaotic scene below, he said calmly: "Zhao Jingzhong has been dormant in secret for so many years, but he only managed to win over so many people?"

Ma Jinliang carries two swords on his back and wears a copper beast mask, like a ghost, standing quietly next to Yuhuatian.

Hearing this, he nodded and said, "This person is a little smart, but his heart and skills are not comparable to Wan Yulou's. If it weren't for the help of his junior sister Wei Ting, Wan Yulou would have been eaten up by Wan Yulou over the years.

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"After all, he is also the successor of Wei Zhongxian, but he is so unbearable!"

Yu Huatian shook his head with some disappointment, and then turned to look at the figures in Feiyu uniforms in the field: "On the other hand, the Jin Yiwei guys have pretty good martial arts."

Ma Jinliang also looked at it with his white ghost eyes, pointing and introducing: "The Qianhu guy wearing the silver flying fish suit is named Lu Wenzhao. He is from Fusi, Beizhen. He keeps a low profile and has been attached to Dongchang these years.

He is the most loyal dog under Dongchang. He will bite anyone he is told, probably because he wants to rely on Dongchang to climb up."

"Yeah?"

Yuhuatian said calmly: "If you are promoted to Qianhu, you will be the envoy of Fusi Town in the South and North Towns. However, these two positions are basically determined by the imperial court, and it is not Dongchang's turn to appoint them."

Ma Jinliang was stunned for a moment and said: "If that's the case, then why is he willing to be Dongchang's lackey? There is no benefit in being so forbearing..."

"Who knows!"

Yuhuatian smiled and didn't say much, but there was an inexplicable look in his eyes.

This world is indeed more interesting.

Even the characters of "Xiuchundao" are gathered together.

If the plot direction is correct, the reason why Lu Wenzhao is so forbearing is to overthrow this era, which is what he often calls "changing his life."

On the surface, he is Jinyiwei Qianhu and Dongchang's lackey, but in fact, he secretly defected to King Xin and planned to support King Xin to ascend the throne.

By the way, it is worth mentioning that the emperor of the Ming Dynasty at the moment is Emperor Tianqi Zhu Youxiao, and King Xin's name is Zhu Youjian, who later became Emperor Chongzhen and the emperor's younger brother.

Since the emperor was ill and had no children, once the emperor died, King Xin Zhu Youjian was indeed the best candidate to inherit the throne.

However, in the original drama of "Xiuchundao", Zhu Youjian became emperor with the support of Wei Zhongxian, but in this world, Wei Zhongxian was deposed by Emperor Tianqi ten years ago.

Moreover, as far as Yu Huatian knew, the brave Lord of Hulong Villa had also been secretly collecting evidence of crimes against the generals in recent years, plotting a rebellion.

Therefore, whether Zhu Youjian can still become emperor is still two different things.

Yuhuatian wasn't sure either, so he didn't explain much.

Seeing this, Ma Jinliang stopped asking any more questions, looked at the battlefield below, and continued to introduce: "The man with the Xiuchun knife is named Shen Lian, and he is a general under Lu Wenzhao; the man next to him with the Winged Goose knife is named Shen Lian.

His name is Lu Jianxing, he is Shen Lian’s Shangguan, and he is hereditary; the other one who uses double swords is named Jin Yichuan, and he is a small flag officer under Shen Lian.”

"These three are sworn brothers, the eldest Lu Jianxing, the second eldest Shen Lian, and the third eldest Jin Yichuan."

"By the way, that Jin Yichuan seems to be Ding Xiu's junior brother, but we haven't found out Ding Xiu's origin yet, but judging from their kung fu, they should be from the border army..."

Yuhuatian said calmly: "This person's master is called Ding Baiying, and he and Lu Wenzhao are brothers and sisters. They are both descendants of the Qi Family Sword."

"Qi Family Sword?!"

Ma Jinliang was a little surprised. Qi Jiguang, the founder of Qi Jiadao, was a famous general in his time. Therefore, in this era, the successor of Qi Jiadao is indeed worthy of a closer look.

Yu Huatian nodded, looked at the figures in the field, and said: "Except for Ding Xiu, if there are a few other people who are interested, that's all. If not, just send them to see Li Zhong. Don't hold back." ...By the way, don’t kill Shen Lian, leave it to me.”

Yu Huatian's eyes have been focused on Shen Lian, and he is already thinking about how much luck Shen Lian is worth.

After all, he is also the protagonist of a drama, so it shouldn’t be too low...

"Yes." Ma Jinliang nodded.

"Are our people all in ambush?"

"Tan Luzi and Zhao Tong are waiting outside, and all the third-rate and above masters are here!"

Ma Jinliang replied.

Yuhuatian nodded slightly.

At this time, there was a sudden commotion below, and as the crowd crowded, a majestic voice came from outside the mansion: "The stall owner, Zhao Jingzhong, has committed the crime of assassinating the deputy governor. He shall be punished for his crime."

"Our family has been ordered to kill thieves. Today we will only kill the leader. Anyone who dares to stop him will be treated as an accomplice and will be killed without mercy!"

Hearing this voice, Yu Huatian raised the corner of his mouth slightly and said: "The rightful master is here!"

…

In the courtyard of the Governor's Mansion.

Zhao Jingzhong and others were shocked when they heard the sound coming from outside, and then their expressions changed.

"Liu Xi!"

Zhao Jingzhong looked ugly and gritted his teeth.

"Liu Xi? Not the governor of the West Factory?"

When Ding Xiu heard this, he looked away from Zhao Jingzhong's head and felt a little puzzled.

Can you still make money from these two thousand taels today?

Along with Liu Xi's voice and the fact that Li Zhong was dead, many people were really shocked.

For a moment, both parties stopped temporarily and looked outside the house.

Soon, the crowd dispersed, and a majestic man wearing a white python robe walked in with his hands behind his back. It was Liu Xi.

After Liu Xi came in, his eyes swept across the field first. When he saw Li Zhong's headless body in the living room, a hint of unnoticeable joy suddenly flashed in his eyes. Then he looked at Zhao Jingzhong and others and shouted:

"Zhao Jingzhong, you two brothers and sisters, together with the Jin Yiwei, committed the following crime and killed the deputy governor. Do you think you are guilty?!"

Zhao Jingzhong's face was gloomy. Why didn't he know Liu Xi's plan until now? He stared at Liu Xi and said, "Liu Xi, you castrated dog, how dare you plot against me?!"

"A gelded dog? It's like you're not."

Liu Xi sneered and said: "You just want to kill Li Zhong yourself, and you also involve the Jin Yiwei. I'll see how you explain it. You have no brains. No wonder I."

Zhao Jingzhong gritted his teeth and said, "You want to take advantage of me to kill Li Zhong and then use this as an excuse to come out and take advantage, don't even think about it!"

"Do it and kill him!"

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As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Jingzhong flashed and stabbed Liu Xi with no intention of holding back.

He admitted that he had indeed underestimated Liu Xi before, but as long as he killed Liu Xi, everything was still within his plan!

Lu Wenzhao and others frowned when they saw this, but at this moment they were indeed riding a tiger and couldn't get off. Once this matter got out, none of them could afford to be charged with murdering the deputy governor of Dongchang, and they would have no choice but to go to the dark side.

"superior!"

With a clear drink, Lu Wenzhao and the others also took action.

"A bunch of bastard fish, overestimating their abilities!"

Looking at the people rushing toward him, Liu Xi showed disdain, and then his eyes blazed with murderous intent. The huge energy in his body instantly bloomed, attached to both palms, and blasted forward with one palm.

Rumble——

In an instant, the green brick exploded, and the attacks from Zhao Jingzhong and others hit Liu Xi. Instead of penetrating Liu Xi's body, he was instantly knocked away by a terrifying force.

Everyone looked shocked.

"You broke through the Grandmaster?!"

Zhao Jingzhong said in shock, his eyes fixed on the milky white halo surrounding Liu Xi's body.

True Qi leaves the body and turns into body-protecting Qi. Only the master level can do this!

Liu Xi chuckled and said: "Do you think our family is like a loser like you, and even the slightest trump card will be exposed in the eyes of others? If we hadn't been worried about Wanyu Lou these years, our family would have crushed you to death like an ant.

Simple! A dog that Wei Zhongxian raised back then was worthy enough to climb on our head, bah! What the hell!"

Zhao Jingzhong's face was ugly, but his heart was extremely heavy. There was a chasm between Xiantian and Grandmaster that was difficult to cross.

Since Liu Xi has broken through the Grandmaster, his life and death today are unpredictable.

But now he also had no way out.

If Liu Xi is not killed, he will be the one who dies!

"Do it!"

"If we don't kill him, we will all die!"

With a loud shout, Zhao Jingzhong gathered all his inner strength on the spear, rushed out, and rushed towards Liu Xi again.

Wei Ting and Lu Wenzhao did not hesitate, gripped their weapons, and attacked at the same time.
To be continued...