Chương 230: The Death of Tian Heng

After the crowd began to disperse, Xu Qing finally breathed a sigh of relief and turned around with a smile:"It seems this matter has been resolved, putting my mind at ease. Good thing you had a plan, Song Que. I was actually afraid you would really strike out at that wicked young master."

"Haha, rest assured, Uncle. I wouldn't act so rashly. Exchanging blows with him last night was just to let him know that we people of Qinghe have ways to deal with him, just to dampen his arrogance." Grandee Song spoke with solemn dignity, spouting utter nonsense. The others completely bought his act. Wu Tian happily patted his shoulder:"You did the right thing; take a step back and you will find the sea and sky boundless. Don't listen to the rumors outside.

Those who wish to achieve great things must be able to endure small grievances. Bowing your head momentarily means nothing." Xu Qing and Shi Shouheng, having been steeped in officialdom for a long time, deeply agreed with these words. Naturally, they couldn't be more satisfied with Song Que's safe and reliable approach this time. As for the slanderous rumors on the streets—just a bunch of unruly commoners, it didn't mean a thing.

"All of us in Qinghe will be grateful to you; there's no need to care about those outsider martial artists."

"Uncle is right. I never took them to heart anyway." Grandee Song smiled nonchalantly.

"Haha, that is very good." Xu Qing was growing fonder and fonder of this kid.

"It's just a shame that you suddenly lost twenty thousand taels. But don't worry, the few of us will wholeheartedly look after the Moon-Lacking Pavilion's business from now on. You sacrificed for everyone, so Qinghe County will compensate you."

"Many thanks, Uncle!" With these words from Old Xu, Grandee Song was delighted.

"One for all, and all for one, right? This is what you deserve, Song Que. Come, let's go have a few drinks. My treat today, to thank you, our great contributor, on behalf of the city's commoners."

"Then this junior will respectfully obey!"

"Haha, looks like we get to ride on your coattails and enjoy the blessings." Wu Tian, Tie Feilong, and the others also happily tagged along. Following Xu Qing, the group quickly headed to the nearby Yingfeng Pavilion. The boss there had already prepared everything, just waiting for them to start the banquet. At the table, having resolved a heavy matter on their minds, the parent-officials of Qinghe continuously toasted Grandee Song.

The people of the Moon-Lacking Pavilion weren't ambiguous either, eagerly returning the toasts on behalf of their Pavilion Master. The room was filled with a joyous and harmonious atmosphere. Right at this moment, a loud shout suddenly rang out from outside:"Report!!! Pavilion Master, Elder Chu Tianqiu of the Lingjiang Gang and his men are fighting Tian Heng! The situation is extremely critical!" Hearing this, their expressions instantly changed.

No longer caring about the food or drink, they hastily tossed aside their bowls and chopsticks and rushed toward the South Docks to investigate the truth. This shout was loud and resonant enough that the crowd of onlookers who were still loitering around the area naturally heard it as well. Everyone broke into a run, tailing after Grandee Song's group. As they ran, more and more curious people joined in, until finally, a massive, surging army poured out of the South Gate to watch the drama unfold. ……

A short while prior, Qinghe Docks. After acting pretentiously for a while, Great Hero Tian had run all the way here. Taking advantage of the fact that Old Chu was still in the city and hadn't returned, he seized the opportunity to take a stroll around the area. Speaking of geography, this dock could be considered a treasured land of feng shui. Continuing downstream from here would lead into a branch of the Hong River; going a bit further past that would bring one to Giant Wood City.

As a border city, Giant Wood City was situated right next to the Hundred Thousand Mountains. The local products there were incredibly abundant. However, Giant Wood City was originally owned by the Hundred Tribes of the Hundred Thousand Mountains. Even after they surrendered to Great Yan, the Yan Emperor still handed the management of the place back to them. These people were extremely xenophobic, so the trade between the two sides was incredibly sparse.

Otherwise, with Qinghe's natural geographic advantages, it absolutely wouldn't be this poor. Unauthorized usage: this tale is on Amazon without the author's consent. Report any sightings. Naturally, Grandee Song had been lusting after this business opportunity for a long time. Alas, his mouth was still too small to chew such a hard bone, so he only dared to harbor dirty thoughts about it for now.

Digressions aside, our Young Hero Tian set foot on the docks, looked around, and quickly locked onto Chu Tianqiu's residence. A bunch of low-grade martial artists standing guard outside naturally couldn't make things difficult for him. Moreover, since no one had dared to trespass here for a long time, their guarding was very lax. Grandee Song simply concealed himself and easily infiltrated the premises.

Strolling as leisurely as if he were in his own backyard while carefully using his Domain to inspect the area, it didn't take long for the thief Song's eyes to light up as he stared at a certain room. This room was surprisingly unlocked. Grandee Song grandly opened the door and entered. The faint, pleasant fragrance inside seeped into the soul, truly intoxicating to the senses.

"Oh, you bad man, you're back so early?... You are..." On the bed, a woman was lazily sitting and combing her hair. Hearing someone enter, she assumed it was Chu Tianqiu and spoke with flirtatious reproach. But when she realized something was wrong through the bronze mirror and turned her head to see a stranger's face entering, her expression drastically changed. Terrified, she opened her mouth to scream.

"Urgh!" Grandee Song, acting with swift hands and nimble feet, knocked her unconscious. Only then did he leisurely evaluate the girl in front of him. She was a very beautiful young woman, only about eighteen or twenty years old. Her figure was petite and cute, yet the twin peaks on her chest were unfathomably large—a classic case of a childish face with a devilish figure. Most importantly, she was wearing absolutely nothing underneath, simply draped in a thin silk robe that half-covered her and half-didn't.

Her curvy figure and those private areas hit the viewer straight in the eyes; nothing was left to the imagination. Seeing this scene made the animal blood of Grandee Song, who had been sleeping alone for years, boil. He was a hair's breadth away from transforming into the flower-plucking bandit Tian Heng on the spot, immediately raising his spear and mounting his horse, galloping freely on the battlefield of lust to satisfy himself.

Swallowing a few mouthfuls of saliva, he finally tore his eyes away with immense regret. Thinking of the task he still needed to do, Grandee Song irritably walked over to the folding screen set up in the middle of the room and pushed it aside, revealing a hidden chamber behind it. Looking at the secret vault, which was about the size of a wardrobe, Song Que didn't care at all that he lacked the key. He roughly raised his fists and smashed them forward. Bang! Bang! Bang!...

In less than a moment, the several-inch-thick iron door was savagely battered out of shape. The thief Song hurriedly yanked it open. His hands moved like a gentle breeze, and the pile of gold, silver, and banknotes inside instantly grew wings and flew away, safely nestled in his spatial storage.

"Who's there!" At this time, the guards standing outside finally rushed in. Seeing the scene inside the room, they were terrified out of their wits and screamed loudly:"Thief!" By the time Song Que, Xu Qing, and the others led a crowd of gossiping martial artists to the docks, today's main character, Tian Heng, was already fighting Chu Tianqiu with heaven-shaking intensity.

Relying on his brilliant movement technique, Young Hero Tian was still able to somewhat hold his own under the siege of Old Chu and a group of Lingjiang experts. Of course, the prerequisite for this was that Chu Tianqiu and the others didn't dare to truly strike to kill. Earlier, after successfully bagging a pile of wealth, under Master Song's deliberate actions, "Tian Heng" didn't immediately flee to parts unknown.

Instead, he half-ran and half-waited, casually letting a squad of guards entangle him, playing a merry game of cat and mouse. It wasn't long before Chu Tianqiu rushed back. Seeing his completely trashed room and his most beloved little concubine lying unconscious on the bed with her jade body fully exposed—how could he possibly endure this? Fueled by the raging "Green Hat" buff, Old Chu's fury went through the roof.

With him joining the fray, Tian Heng was finally unable to escape, forced to bitterly endure a group beating from the Lingjiang Gang members. This guy also had a foul mouth. In this kind of situation, not only was he unafraid, but he shamelessly spewed filth everywhere, leaving Chu Tianqiu filled with indignant rage. The restraint in his attacks grew weaker and weaker, and before they knew it, it had turned into a true life-or-death struggle.

"Kekeke... old man, you're quite lucky with the ladies, aren't you? Such an old cow, yet you still get to chew on such a tender blade of grass, kekeke..." Seeing people arriving in the distance, Brother Tian finally felt completely reassured. He opened his drake-like mouth and burst into loud laughter.

"That woman's twin peaks, tsk tsk... what was it called again? Ah, a pair of jugs that can squeeze a d*ck! Even this Young Master found it utterly soul-stealing. Next time, I will definitely come back to enjoy it again. Old man, you had better take good care of her for me... kekeke..."

"Shut your mouth!" Chu Tianqiu's face was fierce as he glared and shouted.

"Kekeke... what's there to be angry about? Being caught by this Young Master's eye is your good fortune. You should go home and burn incense to thank your ancestors." Grandee Song's gossipy nature was in full swing; the moment he opened his mouth, his words were enough to anger someone to death without having to pay for it. Even a clay statue would have a fiery temper. Old Chu was so infuriated his entire body trembled.

If it weren't for the few remaining shreds of reason in his mind, he would have long since chopped this damn dog into ten thousand pieces.

"Then again, if a small fry like you has such a stunner, wouldn't Du Ruhui over there have a whole flock of beautiful concubines? Rumor has it that guy has a hobby of collecting beauties. Unacceptable! Your Father's big bird is already getting impatient. I must head over right now and gift him a few green hats."

"You're courting death!" When the master is humiliated, the subjects die. The people of the Lingjiang Gang revered their Gang Leader like a god. Hearing the thief brazenly insult their idol without the slightest restraint, not only Chu Tianqiu but also the surrounding men who were joining forces to besiege him felt their fury pierce the heavens. With bloodshot eyes, they viciously struck out.

"Ahhhhh......" A tragic scream, full of vigor, echoed through the night, causing the expressions of the distant onlookers to change drastically. Even the men besieging Tian Heng were frightened and startled, retracting their hands and taking a step back. Son of a...! For some unknown reason, this dog who had just been jumping around vigorously now had a massive hole punched through his left chest. Fresh blood began to gush out uncontrollably, striking terror into the hearts of those who saw it. Big trouble!