From the Dragon and Tiger Cavalry to Hunting Sins and Becoming Saints

Chapter 53 Confidence

"Aside from the fact that the crime of smuggling blood offerings, which is punishable by death for the whole family, was not specified, the contents were not much different from the results of the investigation by the Dragon Tiger Guards. It seems that they really went all out."

014 tapped on the table.

About fifteen minutes later, Commander Chenming of the Dragon Cavalry arrived.

"Sir, did you call me?"

After bowing, Chenming asked.

"Are the deputy captain and those squad leaders still not saying anything?"

"They are not clear about the specifics. They must have facilitated the Qi family's smuggling activities, but they are also unsure whether they have been involved in the absolutely intolerable crime of smuggling blood and food."

So, until we receive more information, they remain silent. As per your request, we haven't used torture; we've simply kept them locked up.

"Smuggling blood offerings is a deadly business. The Qi family and those on their line dare not use the county soldiers' route. Using the county soldiers' route, they usually smuggle precious medicines and armor, which just happens to suit the county soldiers' tastes."

014 shook his head.

The county soldiers could tell the difference between a full meal and a full stomach. The Great Zhao valued martial arts, and things like medicine and armor supplements could not be completely prohibited. Smuggling was a big deal, but also a small one. The county soldiers could use their own scrapped equipment and salaries as an excuse.

"Should I have them released?"

Chenming asked.

"No, let's go all the way. Keep them locked up. It would be even more convincing if the county soldiers became restless. They want the county soldiers and the dragon riders to be at odds, and then to distrust and restrain each other, right? Then we'll do just that. I'll even go further."

014 picked up the account books and evidence presented by Sun Youfu: "Arrest all the people on the list and throw them in prison. Then have these things copied out, one copy for each person."

I imagine that, with these copied materials as paperweights in prison, their work would be more rigorous and energetic.

Chenming nodded, then stepped forward and took the account books and evidence from the table.

"Is there anything else?"

"Sir, your true purpose has always been known only to a few of us. Most people in the county government have been kept in the dark. If this continues, I'm afraid that the charade will turn into reality and we won't be able to handle it."

Chen Ming licked his lips. Although he was confident in the fighting strength of the Dragon Tiger Cavalry, it would be a ridiculous joke if they were to fight their own people.

"Tsk."

014 gave an expression that was hard to describe.

"I'll take care of it right away."

Chenming, hearing the elegant melody, quickly bowed and prepared to leave.

Honestly, given 014's frail physique, Chenming felt he could take on ten thousand of him by himself, but he couldn't withstand the fact that the other man had guards behind him.

The scene of their first meeting was so shocking that Chenming swore it was the most terrifying moment of his life. In just a moment, the energy locked onto him, and he completely lost all will.

It's like an animal facing its most deadly predator.

Therefore, Chenming felt it was better to be sensible. Although he was only the commander of the Dragon Cavalry in a county, he was still very satisfied with his treatment.

"The Dragon Cavalry and the county soldiers are not reliable for the time being, following your approach. The Tiger Cavalry's influence in the county has been severely damaged, and you are unwilling to bring back the people from the mountains."

The situation is very bad for us; we mustn't afford to mess things up.

After dismissing Li Hong, Zhou Jing stepped forward to 014.

"Don't worry, it won't happen."

"I still don't know where your confidence comes from. The Dragon Tiger Cavalry and the county soldiers are essentially our two fists. If you don't use either of them, how are you going to complete the purge plan?"

Zhou Jing frowned, her beautiful face full of confusion.

"I never intended to use the Dragon Tiger Cavalry to fight them. From the moment the Abyss Academy was established, those people have been targeting us. If I relied solely on the Dragon Tiger Cavalry and the county soldiers, I would definitely suffer a terrible fate."

014 calmly said, "The Dragon Tiger Cavalry and county soldiers can only be used for the final decisive blow. I will only use their combat strength and execution ability. For the rest, I need to find someone else to do it."

"Find someone else?"

Zhou Jing thought for a moment: "Are you referring to the medicine shop and weapons shop established around the Dragon Tiger Guards? They have some guards and connections, but they're probably not qualified to become your weapon."

Fu Que's promotion mission was carried out together with the guards hired by Qing Shui Medicine House. To be honest, these people had a decent sense of responsibility and mission, but their strength was somewhat disappointing.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been so badly attacked by a cheetah and three wild dogs.

"They are only a small part. I'm talking about those江湖客 (jianghu people) in the cabin in the woods, those gangs that are entrenched in Gaoyang County and don't accept the Qi family's dominance."

014 snapped her fingers: "I've already had someone take care of this, and we should see results soon. Putting aside what happened before, he's been quite active these past two months."

"You mean... Fu Que?"

"That's right, he reminds me of a very interesting person. If Fu Que is self-taught, then I'd like to have a good chat with him sometime."

014 A strange smile appeared on his pale face.

"What if he fails?"

Zhou Jing glanced at the strange smile on 014's face, made no comment, and simply asked.

"Then we'll have to spend a fortune to acquire his skills. It'll take more time and money. I'll personally handle the operation. But I think you should have faith in him."

"We'll see then, I'll be keeping an eye on things."

"Who are you watching?"

"You and Fu Que."

After Zhou Jing finished speaking, she turned and left.

At the ferry dock of Guaizidu, a painted boat was moored. It was originally a pleasure boat used for nighttime cruises, but due to some business conflicts, the owner sold it at a low price.

Because Han Qian had the funds given to him by Fu Que, and the Fishermen's Mutual Aid Association did need an office space, he spent money to take it over.

The discarded curtains and decorations on the boat became the workplace of the fishermen's mutual aid association, where the people in charge of daily affairs basically worked.

"Achoo!"

As Fu Que boarded the ship, he suddenly sneezed. As the depiction of the swordsman in the scroll became increasingly vivid and lifelike, his five senses also became more and more acute.

Although the boat had been cleaned and tidied by the fishermen's mutual aid association, the previous work experience was not so easy to erase. The decadent music had basically seeped into the boat, and Fu Que felt a strong smell hitting him.

"Hey, are you alright?"

Han Qian, who was leading the way, turned around and asked.

Fu Que rubbed his nose and waved for him to go inside.

The two stopped at the door of a cabin on the second floor, near the window.

"This is the place. She's been managing the accounts at the club these days, and the Liao family's son is helping her. Because of her physical condition, we arranged this window seat for her."

She usually lives here.

Han Qian explained.