“…”
Wangchuan was stunned. He stared at Yang Feiyue in disbelief.
Yang Feiyue chuckled and explained, “When you sent us the carrier pigeon ssage, we imdiately notified the experts from the Caobang and the experts stationed at the Qingyi Sect from the Prefectural Governnt. The two masters personally led their teams and rushed to the Great Mountain at once. They laid an ambush and waited like hunters by the tree stump, expecting the defeated remnants of the Five Poison Sect to return to the mountain.”
Wangchuan suddenly understood.
With the Snake Elder dead and the group left leaderless, Lei Zhiyin would certainly lead his n back into the mountains to report the Snake Elder’s death to the Five Poison Sect’s helm leader.
At such a mont, the success rate of lying in wait was extrely high.
As expected.
Before long, another carrier pigeon ssage arrived.
On the slip of paper tied to the pigeon was a single line:
“Capture successful. Lei Zhiyin of Blackwind Stronghold executed. Eight disciples of the Five Poison Sect surrendered without resistance.”
A smile spread across Yang Feiyue’s face as he publicly announced the good news:
“The Stronghold Master of Blackwind Stronghold has been executed! The Snake Elder of the Five Poison Sect is dead! The Five Poison Sect’s branch helm has suffered a heavy blow! Today is a double celebration! From now on, let us see who dares obstruct the sealing of our Yulong Gang’s waterways and shipping operations!”
“Congratulations, Gang Leader!”
“Congratulations, Gang Leader!”
Wangchuan and the two elders offered their congratulations in unison.
Yang Feiyue burst into hearty laughter, elated. “Who would have thought that just yesterday we were facing disaster, and today we have already broken through the impasse? The Five Poison Sect has lost n and suffered heavy damage. They should no longer have the ability to descend the mountain and threaten us. Good. I will seize this opportunity to completely absorb and take control of all the people and assets left behind by the Qingyi Sect.”
“Wangchuan!”
“Your subordinate is here.”
“Take this opportunity to firmly grasp everything at the Qingfeng Escort Agency. Bring the land-route escorting business under your control. Once the escort agency here in Heilong County shows improvent, I will consider rging it with your Qingfeng Escort Agency and expanding them together.”
A sharp gleam flickered in Yang Feiyue’s eyes, ambition burning brightly within them.
“Yes!”
Wangchuan accepted the order respectfully.
“Deliver these corpses to the county office. You should be able to claim a bounty. We are leaving.”
After giving his instructions, Yang Feiyue ca and went in haste, boarding a boat back to Heilong County.
Following Yang Feiyue’s orders, Wangchuan sent all the bodies of the Five Poison Sect disciples, including that of the Snake Elder, to the authorities and received a sum of silver as a reward.
At the Water Stronghold, the sixty n who had been dispatched as reinforcents returned to the hall.
When they learned how lively and thrilling the events of the night had been, each one sighed in regret at having missed it. Nevertheless, Wangchuan treated everyone equally and awarded each of them five taels of silver. The hall disciples were instantly invigorated.
“Thank you, Hall Master!”
“Thank you, Hall Master!”
Cheers shook the dock.
Once he saw the dock and hall return to normal operations and everyone resu their duties, Wangchuan rubbed his stomach and returned to his room to log out.
Outside, the sun was already high in the sky.
Wangchuan had just prepared to order a al when there was a knock at the door.
A playful, freckled girl stood there in a neat and capable OL outfit.
Su Wan smiled as Wangchuan opened the door and lifted the lunchbox in her hand.
“Hall Master Wangchuan, I know you did not eat last night or this morning. You must be starving. I brought you so food.”
The phrase “No good deed goes unpunished” flashed through Wangchuan’s mind, but he opened the door anyway. As he took the lunchbox from her, he extended an invitation.
“Chief Manager Su, what a rare guest. Please, co in.”
There were a few matters he had wanted to consult Su Wan about. Her arrival could not have been more tily.
As soon as Su Wan stepped into the room, she noticed the unique design style inside.
“Classmate Su Wangchuan, do you hang your barbells on the wall?”
“Personal preference.”
Wangchuan was already famished. He lowered his head and opened the lunchbox. The aroma of the dishes filled the air. They were all his favorites.
“I will not stand on ceremony.”
Su Wan wandered around the room, looking everywhere. Her brows gradually furrowed at the foam-padded areas and the refrigerator, furniture, and sofa scattered about in disarray.
“Your layout is quite unique. Soone who did not know better might think they had walked into a secondhand market.”
Wangchuan gave a faint chuckle. “Life leaves
no choice.”
His response made Su Wan raise an eyebrow. She returned to her seat opposite him.
Wangchuan ate quickly. After reaching about seventy percent fullness, he set down his chopsticks. As he tidied up, he said, “I have avenged Instructor Yu.”
“You an you wiped out the entire Land-Clearing Team Two of Black Panther Studio?”
Su Wan’s tone was cold.
Wangchuan shook his head. “Instructor Yu died at the hands of the Snake Elder of the Five Poison Sect. Last night, the Snake Elder just happened to die at my hall—by my arrow.”
“…”
Shock flashed across Su Wan’s eyes.
She clearly had not yet received this intelligence.
With Instructor Yu dead, the Gold-Farming Team had temporarily lost contact with higher managent.
Lin Xun and the others had also developed a certain estrangent from Su Wan…
Having lost Instructor Yu, Su Wan naturally could not have obtained this information imdiately.
“The Snake Elder was at the level of a Third-Rank Martial Artist. You are growing very quickly.”
Her tone shifted. “Have you considered joining the Land-Clearing Team?”
“You know my identity. It is not suitable for
to join the Land-Clearing Team. Maintaining the current situation is better for my developnt in 《spirit realm》,” Wangchuan said as he closed the lunchbox. “More importantly, there is safety. I have more than a hundred Quasi-Martial Artists in my hall. If sothing truly happens, I will not end up like Instructor Yu, unable even to resist or protect myself.”
“I know Instructor Yu’s death has had a great impact on all of you. But this is 《spirit realm》. It is not only you. Even Captain Bai—if she dies, then she dies.”
“…”
Wangchuan paused mid-motion and looked at Su Wan solemnly.
Captain Bai, Bai Jingtang, was a lofty Third-Rank Martial Artist—a true expert.
She could die as well?
“In Jianghu, there are Fourth-Rank, Fifth-Rank, and even Ninth-Rank experts who are like divine dragons—rarely seen. If you truly provoke an existence beyond your ability to contend with, anyone can die.”
Su Wan stared into Wangchuan’s eyes, her expression unreadable.
“I rember there was once a player from another studio who joined one of the great orthodox sects—the Wudang Sect. He apprenticed under one of the Seven Masters of Wudang. His master was a Sixth-Rank Martial Artist, close to Seventh Rank in strength. He himself cultivated to the peak of Fourth Rank. Yet during a Sword Discussion Tournant, both master and disciple were defeated and died on the arena.”
Wangchuan’s heart trembled.
Su Wan continued.
“That expert’s background was far from simple. He entered 《spirit realm》 earlier than Captain Bai and had deeper seniority. Do you think he wanted to die? Do you think he was willing?”
“A peak Fourth-Rank Martial Artist can run across rooftops and walls with ease. Having cultivated internal force, he could defeat ordinary security robots no matter how many there were. Do you know how he was ultimately dealt with?”
“…”
At this point, Wangchuan was intrigued. He fixed his gaze on Su Wan, waiting for her explanation.
A peak Fourth-Rank Martial Artist would indeed be difficult for the city’s police system to capture. Allowing such a person to rampage freely could result in many deaths.
Su Wan leaned back slightly against the sofa and crossed her legs.
“At that ti, the official authorities called him. They told him they would deliver a Gaming Helt to his family and preserve all of his in-ga resources, including money, martial manuals, and weapons. Everything would be handed over to his children.”
Wangchuan frowned.
“He agreed to that?”
“Why would he not?”
Su Wan nodded, her tone matter-of-fact. “《spirit realm》 will eventually be promoted to everyone. It is only that the state does not yet have the ability to fully control the overall situation, so the gate remains partially closed. The earlier one enters 《spirit realm》, the greater the benefits. You understand this. I understand this. A peak Fourth-Rank Martial Artist would understand it even more clearly.”
“So…”
“You are trying to tell
that Instructor Yu’s case was handled by referring to the treatnt given to that peak Fourth-Rank Martial Artist?” Wangchuan asked in return.
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