Changsheng: My qualifications improve a little every day

Chapter 292 Chenzhou City

In the next few days, Fang Yue gradually became familiar with the members of the caravan.

He did not rush to show his abilities and purposes, but chose to keep a low profile, observe and learn silently.

During the march of the caravan, Fang Yue discovered that although the team seemed loose, it actually had a strict set of disciplines and division of labor.

Team leader Brother Li not only has rich experience and keen observation, but also can make correct decisions at critical moments.

The bodyguards are strong and skilled in martial arts and are responsible for protecting the safety of the caravan.

The men are responsible for taking care of the horses, carrying goods and other trivial matters. Although they are not as powerful as the bodyguards, they are still indispensable.

Fang Yue also actively participated in various tasks of the caravan. Whether it was helping to carry goods or taking care of horses, he did his best.

His diligence and steadfastness won the recognition and respect of the caravan members.

However, Fang Yue did not forget his mission. He was always vigilant, observing the movements around him and guarding against attacks by bandits. He knew that although the caravan had strict discipline and division of labor, it would inevitably encounter various dangers and difficulties during this long journey.

One evening, the caravan camped to rest on the edge of a dense forest. Fang Yue patrolled the perimeter of the camp, observing the surroundings vigilantly.

Suddenly, he heard a slight noise, as if someone was quietly approaching the camp. He immediately increased his vigilance and quietly approached the source of the sound.

Sure enough, he found several suspicious figures, sneaking into the caravan's camp.

Fang Yue's heart moved and he knew that these people were probably spies for the bandits.

However, Fang Yue did not act rashly. His current identity was just a merchant. Being too aggressive might reveal his true purpose. Who knows if there are spies from the Blood Dragon Platform in this caravan.

He quietly retreated to the camp, pretending to be nonchalant, and continued chatting with other vendors while secretly keeping an eye on those suspicious figures.

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As night falls, the campfires sway in the night, and the members of the caravan have fallen asleep one after another.

Fang Yue was lying in the simple tent, his eyes slightly opened, and his ears were always paying attention to the movements around him.

Suddenly, a burst of rapid horse hoofbeats broke the silence of the night.

The robbers did come.

Dust was flying in the distance, and a group of vicious bandits were riding towards the caravan. They shouted arrogant slogans and waved gleaming weapons in their hands with great momentum.

"The bandits are coming! Wake up and prepare to fight!" Brother Li, the team leader, shouted loudly, his voice echoing in the night sky.

The members of the caravan were awakened and suddenly panicked.

However, under the command of the team leader Brother Li, everyone quickly calmed down and quickly got into position according to the prior training.

The bodyguards drew their weapons and formed a circle to protect the goods and people in the camp.

Their eyes were firm and their movements were swift and fierce. They were obviously warriors who had experienced hundreds of battles.

The men were busy leading horses, preparing supplies, and getting ready for the battle.

Although they are not as powerful as the escorts, their hard work and simplicity provide a solid backing for the caravan.

The bandits quickly rushed to the camp, waving their weapons and trying to break through the guards' defense.

However, the escorts were experienced and cooperated well, and they quickly repelled the bandits.

Seeing that their hard attack failed, the bandits began to shoot fire and arrows in an attempt to create chaos. Fire flickered in the night sky and arrows rained down.

However, the members of the caravan were well prepared. They covered their mouths and noses with wet cloths to avoid arrows and flames.

When the bandits launched a fierce attack, several figures with strong body movements suddenly rushed out of the bandits' team and approached the caravan's defense line.

These people have a calm aura and firm steps. They are obviously masters at the martial arts level.

These martial artists are the elite of the bandit team, and their appearance undoubtedly increases the difficulty of defending the caravan.

The escorts were obviously aware of this. They quickly adjusted their formation and concentrated their stronger force on the front.

However, despite the heroic resistance of the bodyguards, the strength of the bandit warriors exceeded their imagination.

These bandit martial arts masters are not only flexible in movement, but also fierce in their moves. Every attack is directed at the vital points of the caravan.

Although the escorts tried their best, they gradually began to feel inadequate, and loopholes gradually appeared in the defense line.

Finally the bandits broke into the defensive perimeter.

"Hey, there's a little bitch. Come back to the village with me tonight to enjoy the blessings!" A bandit martial artist discovered a young woman in the caravan. A lustful light flashed in his eyes. He held a steel knife and pointed towards The woman pounced.

The woman turned pale and stepped back in panic.

She was just an ordinary person. She had never seen such a battle before. At this moment, her heart was filled with fear and helplessness.

At this moment, a figure suddenly appeared in front of the woman, and it turned out to be an old man. His eyes were cold and he held a long sword tightly in his hand, blocking the attack of the bandit martial artist.

Fang Yue remembered this person. On the day he entered the caravan, he said a few words to this person. If he remembered correctly, this old man was the grandfather of the girl, and his surname seemed to be Cheng.

"Seeking death!" the bandit martial artist roared angrily and slashed at Fang Yue with his sword.

Old Man Cheng moved and easily dodged the blow. He backhanded his sword and stabbed the bandit martial artist in the chest.

Although the bandit martial artist was very powerful, he was vulnerable to Fang Yue. He felt a pain in his chest and fell to the ground, lifeless.

This scene shocked everyone present. They didn't expect that this seemingly ordinary old man could have such strong martial arts.

"Well done!" Team leader Brother Li couldn't help but cheer.

Other escorts and guys also cast approving glances at Old Man Cheng. They knew that with the addition of Fang Yue, the caravan's defense would be more solid.

However, the battle did not end there. Seeing that their companions were killed, the bandits launched an attack even more frantically. They brandished their weapons and slashed at the people and goods of the caravan.

Old man Cheng and the bodyguards fought side by side, and they worked together tacitly to repel the bandits one by one.

In the fierce battle, Old Man Cheng showed amazing strength.

He has flexible movement and sharp swordsmanship, and can accurately hit the bandits' vital points every time he strikes.

Under his leadership, the caravan's defense line gradually stabilized. Although the bandits were outnumbered, they were unable to break through their defenses.

Finally, with the joint efforts of Old Man Cheng and the escorts, the bandits were completely repelled. Seeing that they were outnumbered, the remaining bandits fled the scene in disgrace, leaving corpses and messes all over the ground.

"Thank you, old man, for your generous action!" Brother Li, the leader of the caravan, thanked Old Man Cheng with his eyes filled with gratitude. Old man Cheng smiled slightly and waved his hand: "No need to be polite, we are all in the same boat, that's how it should be."

"I neglected the senior before. Senior, please come here!"

The two walked side by side to the center of the camp. Brother Li warmly invited Old Man Cheng to sit by the campfire and motioned to his men to bring hot tea and food.

"Old senior, we have neglected you before, and I'm really sorry." Brother Li said sincerely, "I didn't expect that you, old man, are so skilled. It's really an eye-opener for us."

Old man Cheng smiled calmly and said: "A little skill is nothing to mention. I also saw that these bandits were really hateful, so I helped them."

"No matter what, we will always remember the kindness of the old man." Brother Li said solemnly, "If there is any need in the future, our caravan will do our best to help."

Old man Cheng nodded and expressed his gratitude. If those bandits hadn't wanted to attack his granddaughter, he might not have exposed his skills.

After all, he is now 'killing thieves and rebelling, and is wanted by the rebels! '

at the same time.

By the campfire in the camp, Old Man Cheng and Brother Li were still talking, but Fang Yue's attention was drawn to another thing.

He recalled the brief exchange with Old Man Cheng before, and couldn't help but feel a trace of doubt in his heart. Old Man Cheng's martial arts is so powerful, why has he kept it hidden until now? Moreover, how could such a man with such extraordinary skills be willing to follow an ordinary caravan in obscurity?

A thought flashed through Fang Yue's mind - could Old Man Cheng have the same unknown purpose and identity as himself?

However, this person does not look like someone from the Blood Dragon Platform or the rebels. In this way, Fang Yue did not delve into it further.

In the early morning of the next day, the sun shone on the earth through sparse clouds, and the caravan set off again in a peaceful atmosphere, heading towards Xiahe County.

Different from yesterday, Old Man Cheng and his granddaughter were warmly invited to a luxury carriage in the caravan by Brother Li, the leader of the caravan.

Brother Li, the team leader, was originally riding in this carriage, but at this moment he took the initiative to give up his seat to express his respect and gratitude to Old Man Cheng.

Mr. Cheng and his grandson initially declined, but eventually accepted the offer.

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Three days later, the caravan gradually approached Chenzhou City.

As the caravan gradually approached Chenzhou City, this was the first time Fang Yue came to a large town since joining the caravan, which also meant that he was one step closer to his destination.

Before arriving at Xiahe County, the caravan first rested on a wide grassland so that the horses and personnel could get enough rest.

Fang Yue also used this time to carefully observe the surrounding environment and terrain to ensure that there were no potential dangers.

After resting, the caravan continued to move forward and soon arrived at the gate of Xiahe County.

The city gate is tall and majestic, guarded by soldiers on both sides, and looks solemn and solemn.

After entering the city, a depressing scene came into view. Although the shops on both sides of the street are still there, many of them have closed doors and windows and appear dilapidated. There are also few pedestrians, and occasionally a few people pass by in a hurry, with sad looks on their faces.

Fang Yue couldn't help but wonder, this was far from the prosperous town he imagined. Sure enough, under the rebel rule, it has not recovered to this day.

He asked the caravan leader beside him and learned that Shanyang Mansion had been suffering from wars in recent years, the people were living in poverty, and most towns were becoming increasingly depressed.

The caravan stopped in front of a seemingly intact inn, and the leader, Brother Li, arranged for everyone to check in.

Although the inn is not as prosperous as before, it can still provide food and accommodation.

Fang Yue and the members of the caravan stayed at the inn together. Although the environment was simple, everyone understood that in such troubled times, it was a blessing to have a place to stay.

After Fang Yue settled down in the room, he went to the lobby of the inn, intending to have further conversations with Brother Li, the leader of the caravan, to learn more about Xiahe County and the next trip.

Brother Li was discussing something with several escorts in a corner of the lobby. When Fang came over, he warmly greeted him to sit down.

"Brother Fang, you're here." Brother Li smiled, "I've worked hard for you these past few days. I didn't expect that you are not only very skilled, but also so diligent."

Fang Yue waved his hand, indicating that this was what he should do. He immediately asked: "Brother Li, do we have any plans next? When can we arrive in Xiahe County?"

Brother Li sighed and looked a little solemn: "The situation in Xiahe County is much worse than we imagined. According to the news we have received, it is now under strict control, and entering the city may require strict interrogation."

"Oh?"

Fang Yue frowned slightly. He knew that under the current situation, strict interrogation was not surprising.

But what he was more concerned about was whether such an interrogation would reveal his identity.

Early the next morning, the caravan was preparing to set off for Xiahe County.

Fang Yue and Old Man Cheng put on ordinary clothes in advance to hide their identities.

However, just as the caravan was preparing to leave Chenzhou City, it was stopped by a group of thieves outside the city gate. They held weapons and fiercely demanded to check everyone's identity and goods.

Fang Yue and Old Man Cheng observed the situation nervously and secretly prepared to deal with it.

At this moment, a bandit suddenly spotted Old Man Cheng's granddaughter. A lustful light flashed in his eyes and he walked towards her.

"Oh, this little girl is so pretty!" The bandit smiled obscenely, "Come back to the village with us, I guarantee you a good life!"

With that said, he reached out to pull Old Man Cheng's granddaughter.

Old Man Cheng's granddaughter was so frightened that she turned pale and backed away repeatedly. When Fang Yue and Old Man Cheng saw this, they were furious.

Fang Yue moved and appeared in front of the traitor in an instant. He grabbed the thief's wrist, twisted it hard, and subdued him to the ground.

"How dare you!" Fang Yue shouted sternly, "How dare you rob a civilian girl in broad daylight!"

Seeing this, the other bandits gathered around him one after another, their weapons flashing with cold light.

Old man Cheng also quickly stood beside Fang Yue. He held a long sword tightly in his hand and stared at the surrounding thieves with cold eyes.

"Let's see who dares to touch a hair of my granddaughter!" Old Man Cheng shouted angrily.

Brother Li, the leader of the caravan, and other bodyguards also quickly gathered around. Although they did not want to cause trouble, they also understood at this moment that if they did not resist, the entire caravan might be bullied by the bandits.

"Let them go!"

The two sides faced off for a while. In the end, the bandits saw that Fang Yue and Old Man Cheng were very skilled and the caravan had a large number of people. They did not want to spend too much time here, so they angrily let the caravan go.

A quarter of an hour later, the caravan was almost ten miles away from Chenzhou City.

(End of this chapter)