The Scourge of Rebirth

Chapter 1003
Hearing this answer, Zhang Hetian's face was extremely ugly, the number of surviving disciples was much less than he imagined.

After a long silence, Zhang He said in a hoarse voice: "Why are the casualties so serious? I remember that there were still 800 people when we finally broke through."

Sun Ning smiled bitterly and said: "Master, you don't know something. During the previous battle, as soon as you gave the order to break out, all the disciples panicked and became confused. Everyone's combat power was greatly reduced, and everything was in a mess. , was surrounded and killed by the enemy, and they all died tragically on the spot."

Under such circumstances, there are too few people who can break out of the siege, and it is already a great fluke that more than 100 people escaped.

Hearing this, Zhang Hetian immediately blamed himself, and said angrily, "It's all my fault. If I hadn't given the order to break out, maybe so many people wouldn't have died."

Sun Ning hurriedly said: "Master, how can you blame this? You were doing it for the good of everyone. In the situation at that time, if we didn't break through, everyone would die. Now at least we still have more than 100 people alive. It’s a pleasure.”

Zhang Hetian shook his head and remained silent. At this moment, his heart was very painful. Since he became the head of the Wudang Sect, the power of the Wudang Sect has been rising steadily. In recent years, it has even faintly surpassed the Shaolin Temple. Zhang Hetian was very sad at the moment that he had ended up like this, for the Wudang faction has ended up like this, and he couldn't absolve himself of the blame.

Sun Ning at the side was so sad that his head was so sad, and he didn't know what to do at the moment, so he could only stand aside honestly, and whispered a word of comfort from time to time.

Fortunately, Zhang Hetian is not an ordinary person after all. He forcibly suppressed his sadness, raised his head and said to Sun Ning: "Don't worry, as long as I'm here, the Wudang faction will not perish. We will leave here early tomorrow morning, and go out to find tomorrow. Doctor, heal my injury as soon as possible."

Sun Ning said worriedly: "Sect Leader, will you be too anxious? Your situation has not stabilized yet, and it will be very dangerous to travel long distances rashly."

Zhang Hetian waved his hand and said: "It's okay, I'm not that fragile, just do as I say."

Seeing Zhang Hetian's insistence, Sun Ning had no choice but to nod in agreement, and then the two of them discussed a few more words, and finally Sun Ning left.

After Sun Ning left, Zhang Hetian's face turned pale, and he spat out a mouthful of blood with a wow. The next moment, Zhang Hetian's breath became weaker. If it wasn't for his amazing willpower, he might have passed out long ago.

Zhang Hetian quickly took out a small porcelain bottle, poured out a elixir, swallowed it quickly, and then meditated to circulate his true energy to heal his injury.

After half an hour passed like this, Zhang Hetian's pale complexion looked a little better. He slowly recovered his strength and let out a breath of foul air.

In fact, Zhang Hetian's situation is much more serious than imagined, but in order to appease Sun Ning and others and give them the confidence to survive, he forcibly suppressed his injuries and did not let others know the specific situation.

Facts have proved that what Zhang Hetian did was very correct. Now the surviving disciples like Sun Ning and Bai Qing are exhausted physically and mentally. At this time, they must be given confidence. Otherwise, many people will collapse.

Gently wiped away the blood from the corner of his mouth, Zhang Hetian's eyes were full of sternness, and he couldn't help but said viciously: "Yang Lin, you wait for me, the pain you brought to the Wudang sect, I, Zhang Hetian, will definitely repay it tenfold in the future, let's walk voila.

At the same time, Yang Lin on the other side naturally didn't know about Zhang Hetian's situation. At this time, Yang Lin and the others were resting in a small remote town.

Although the battle with the Wudang faction successfully wiped out the opponent, Yang Lin and the others also suffered a lot of losses, with more than 1000 casualties, and cannon fodder troops like Zhuge Qingyun suffered heavy losses, almost none of them survived. .

As for the deaths and injuries of these cannon fodder, Yang Lin certainly didn't take it to heart, and ignored it in a blink of an eye, very ruthless.

In the small town, due to the large number of people, Yang Lin booked almost all the inns in the city. Even so, it was still not enough. In the end, he rented a few yards temporarily, so that he could barely settle down his subordinates.

The arrival of so many people like Yang Lin was a big event for this remote town. Even the local government was alarmed and immediately sent yamen servants to check the situation.

When the county magistrate learned that Yang Lin and the others were martial artists with good martial arts skills, his expression changed drastically and he became uneasy.

After all, Yang Lin and the others were too powerful to deal with the county government. If Yang Lin and the others had any malicious intentions, the consequences would be disastrous.

Immediately, the county magistrate summoned all his confidants over to discuss a solution.

Facing the expectant eyes of his adults, Xiao Shi below was helpless, and all lowered their heads in shame.

Seeing this scene, the gray-haired county magistrate looked disappointed, and then said: "Is there nothing you can do? If those gangsters have malicious intentions, our county will suffer."

Everyone present was also very worried. After the scene was silent for a while, someone finally spoke. The person who spoke was about fifty years old, and it was Zhang Wen, the master of the county government.

I saw Zhang Wen cupping his fists and said: "My lord, for the present plan, we must first determine the purpose of the other party. It may be just our imagination. It is very likely that the other party is just passing by, and maybe he will leave tomorrow morning."

This statement was approved by many people, the old magistrate also nodded slightly, and then said: "In your opinion, what should we do next?"

Zhang Wendao: "There are not many things we can do. The primary purpose is to express our goodwill and casually get to know each other's details."

The old county magistrate nodded repeatedly and said, "It's reasonable at this time, I don't know which one of you is going to visit the other party."

Hearing this, all the people present were shocked and immediately lowered their heads. No one was willing to accept this drudgery.

This situation made the old county magistrate secretly angry. He has never treated his subordinates badly, but at the critical moment, no one shared it with him. The result is really chilling.

Just when the old county magistrate was about to be completely angry, Master Zhang Wen sighed, and said, "My lord, let me go this time."

Seeing that Zhang Wen took the initiative to agree to this matter, the old county magistrate was very moved immediately, and said excitedly: "Master Zhang, you are still loyal. At critical moments, you are the most reliable."

While speaking, the old county magistrate was still glaring viciously at those shrunken turtles, making the rest of them panic.

Zhang Wen asked: My lord, without further ado, I'll set off now, but what gift should I give.

The old magistrate said in a deep voice, "I have a valuable white jade Guanyin in my house, please send it over."

Hearing this, Zhang Wen couldn't help being taken aback, and then said: "Is the gift too expensive, or else, choose something else."

The old county magistrate shook his head and said, "No, just give the white jade Guanyin. If the gift is too light, it won't express our kindness."

Seeing that his lord insisted, Zhang Wen stopped persuading him, and then went to the backyard with the county magistrate. After a while, when Zhang Wen came out again, he was already holding a wooden box in his hand.

With a few yamen servants, Zhang Wen headed towards the inn where Yang Lin was.

When he arrived at the destination, even though he was prepared, Zhang Wen still became nervous when he saw the martial artist guarding the gate of the inn.

It's really because those warriors have a fierce aura and awe-inspiring aura around them. They are not ordinary at first glance. It is difficult for Zhang Wen, an ordinary frail scholar, not to be afraid.

Not only Zhang Wen, but also the several yamen servants who came with him, their mood tightened, they subconsciously clenched the handle of the knife, and looked at the warrior at the door in surprise and fear.

Zhang Wen took a deep breath, walked up bravely, and then said to the martial artist at the door: "Several heroes, next to Zhang Wen, is the master of the local county government. I came here this time under the order of my lord. Come to see your master."

Hearing this, the warriors guarding the gate all looked baffled, wondering why the people from the county government came to find their young master?
Several warriors looked at each other in blank dismay, and then one of the bearded warriors said: "You wait, I will go in and make an announcement. As for whether my young master will see you, it depends on your luck."

Zhang Wenqiang said with a smile: "I'm sorry for the hero, I'm so kind, please accept it."

As he said that, Zhang Wen calmly handed a full ingot of silver to the bearded warrior. Seeing this, the latter couldn't help showing a smile on his face, flipped his hand, and quickly put away the silver.

After reaping the benefits, the bearded warrior found Zhang Wen much more pleasing to the eye, and said with a smile: You are sensible, just wait, I will say something nice for you.

The bearded man's words were of course nonsense. Given his rank, he was not qualified to talk too much in front of Yang Lin. He was just putting money on his face by saying this.

Zhang Wen is also very clear about this, he secretly disdains in his heart, but his face shows gratitude, and he cups his fists to the bearded warrior to thank him.

The bearded warrior hurried into the inn, quickly went up to the second floor, and came to the first room in Tianzi, then nodded and bowed to Tong Lianting who was guarding the door: Mr. Tong, there is a master named Zhang Wen outside. Said that the county magistrate sent him here, and wanted to take our young master to one side.

Hearing this, Tong Lianting couldn't help frowning slightly, after thinking about it, he went in and reported to Yang Lin.

At this time, Yang Lin had just taken a bath, and was lying on the wooden bed happily, reading an ancient book, when he heard a knock on the door, he said without raising his head: Come in!

With a creak, the door was opened. Immediately afterwards, Tong Lianting walked in cautiously, cupped his fists respectfully, and said, "My lord, the local yamen sent a teacher here, saying that he wanted to see you for something. I wonder if you want to see me?" one sight.

Yang Lin was surprised for a moment. He looked away from the ancient book, looked at Tong Lianting, and said puzzledly, "For no reason, why did the local county magistrate send someone to see me?"We are just passers-by with them, what are their intentions?
Facing Yang Lin's question, Tong Lianting smiled wryly and was speechless. He didn't know the specific inside story, so naturally he couldn't answer Yang Lin's question.

Yang Lin didn't expect Tong Lianting to answer him. After thinking for a while, Yang Lin finally nodded and said: "Okay, let that master come in. I am also very curious about the other party's intention."

Yes!
Tong Lianting agreed, then turned and left in a hurry.

The bearded warrior was waiting outside, and when he saw Tong Lianting coming out, he immediately asked with a smile, "Master Tong, what's the matter? Do you agree to see him, my lord?"

Tong Lianting nodded and said: "Go and bring that master over, the young master agrees to see him."

okay!

The bearded warrior immediately agreed, then returned to the gate of the inn, and said to Zhang Wen who was waiting here: "My son agrees to see you, but you can only go in alone, and everyone else has to wait outside."

Naturally, Zhang Wen didn't dare to have any objections, he said yes again and again, and then followed the bearded warrior into the inn.

The atmosphere in the inn is very serious now, no one dared to make noise, even those who were eating in the lobby lowered their voices as much as possible, for fear of disturbing Yang Lin who was resting upstairs.

All warriors were very curious about Zhang Wen, a frail scholar, and many secretly speculated about Zhang Wen's intentions.

To be honest, this group of subordinates under Yang Lin's command had just destroyed the Wudang faction, and their spirits and spirits had reached the peak, and because of killing too many people, each of them had an extremely fierce aura. Gathering together, in the eyes of ordinary people, is a very terrifying sight.

When Zhang Wen saw this kind of scene, he was immediately shocked, and he didn't dare to look around anymore. He lowered his head and hurried forward.

Such a useless appearance made the warriors very disdainful, and they looked at Zhang Wen with malicious intentions.

Fortunately, no one dared to mess around. After all, Zhang Wen was able to enter the inn without the consent of Yang Lin. If anyone dared to harm Zhang Wen, it would be slapping Yang Lin in the face, and no one would dare to do so.

Zhang Wen went up to the second floor with fear and fear. Only then did he realize that he was dripping with sweat and trembling slightly.

Tong Lianting glanced at Zhang Wen, and then ordered someone to search him carefully to see if this guy had hidden a weapon.

Zhang Wen cooperated very well and did not dare to move at all, allowing the other party to search.

After finding out that there was no problem, Tong Lianting knocked on the door again, and after getting permission, he took Zhang Wen in.

Yang Lin was still lying on the wooden bed, he didn't move at all, he didn't intend to get up to greet the guests at all.

In Yang Lin's eyes, Zhang Wen didn't have that qualification at all. Yang Lin promised to meet him, which was already a great deal of face.

At this moment, Tong Lianting clasped his fists and reported: "My lord, the person has been brought here, and he is Zhang Wen."

Zhang Wen didn't dare to be negligent, and immediately saluted and said: "Next Zhang Wen, I have seen heroes."

Hearing this, Yang Lin glanced at Zhang Wen, and then said lazily, "Tell me, why did your county magistrate send you here?"

Zhang Wen tried his best to smile, presented the gift box with both hands, and then said: "My lord heard that heroes have come to this county, and asked me to say hello, a small gift, please accept it."

Yang Lin chuckled, he didn't expect that there was still a gift box to take away, the magistrate of Laoshizi, is he quite a man?

Yang Lin winked at Tong Lianting at the side, the latter understood, stepped forward to take the box, and opened it slowly.

Inside the box is a white jade Guanyin, which is very valuable at first glance.

"It's quite a generous shot!"

Seeing this scene, Yang Lin couldn't help muttering to himself.

Immediately afterwards, Yang Lin put down the ancient book, sat up slowly, and said to Zhang Wen: "Your family is so generous, it seems that you must ask for something. Tell me, what is your intention?"

Zhang Wen clasped his fists and said: "We have absolutely no malicious intentions. I came here this time just to ask, why are you here? Is it really just passing by, or is there something else? If there is something useful for us, my lord Absolutely will not refuse."

(End of this chapter)