Your Majesty, Please Stop!

Chapter 96: Killing the Enemy of Grandfather Xin Aotian

Menghu Village is in a miserable state.

Women, children, and the elderly were all "rescued" by the angry people of Ping'an County. Some weaker bandits knelt down and begged for mercy, claiming to have repented and wanting to start a new life.

The pitiful possessions and resources in the village were looted.

But those who came for money did not find the hundred thousand taels of silver and gold. The angry mob lost their minds and chased after Shangguan Fanqing and his group, slashing at them.

Although there were many caves in Menghu Village, they couldn't withstand the large number of people. It was easy to find two people in one cave.

"I won't run anymore! I'm tired!"

In the depths of the cave, Shangguan Fanqing and his group, who had been coughing violently, sat in a mess on the ground.

Strong unease and defeat filled everyone's hearts.

Sun Wu counted the heads and found that there were still fifty to sixty people left. He looked at Shangguan Fanqing with disappointment and asked, "What's the next move, boss?"

Shangguan Fanqing didn't say anything, but finally recovered. However, his whole body was sore and he had no fighting power. Jiang Hezhu complained, "Where did Xin Zhuo find so many people? Is this fair?"

Sun Dalu sighed, "They should be from Ping'an County. I recognize a few of them."

Everyone fell into silence. This was something they had never expected.

We brought three hundred people to attack, thinking we had a great advantage, but then Xin Zhuo counterattacked with ten thousand people...

Is there anything more absurd in this world? Where did we go wrong?

Jiang Hezhu felt helpless and could only grit his teeth and say, "It's not a matter of strategy or intelligence. We just named ourselves wrong. Fulong Village, Menghu Village, and Elang Village, Dragon, Tiger, Wolf, it's too obvious."

Sun Wu was a little confused. Could it be explained like this?

"Let it be destroyed, I'm tired!"

Shangguan Fanqing leaned against Haitang, coughing violently.

Everyone fell into silence again.

Just then, a roar came from not far away, "Chase them! They're nearby, and they have our treasure!"

It sounded like the voice of that one-eyed dragon from Fulong Village.

Shangguan Fanqing suddenly grabbed Haitang and ran deeper into the cave without saying a word.

Sun Wu was surprised, "Boss, where are you going? They're about to come out of the cave over there!"

Shangguan Fanqing didn't look back, "I'm done playing. I admit that I can't beat that Xin Zhuo. If I keep playing, I'll lose my life. A wise man knows when to stop!"

"Wait!"

Jiang Hezhu and a group of young masters supported each other and chased after them, "Let's go together, we're not playing anymore, it's boring!"

Sun Wu: "..."

Wang Calabash's scalp exploded, "What should we do now?"

Sun Wu roared to the sky, "Damn it, there's not a single good person among them!"

Sun Dalu, who had nowhere to go, revealed a hint of cunning on his face and said slowly, "These young masters are unreliable. We can't stay in Fulong Mountain anymore. Let's go to Duan Yang Tower. The master of Duan Yang Tower, Tang Wuwo, is extremely powerful and has a high Realm. He has fifty death warriors under him, all at the seventh rank. He even killed Xin Zhuo's grandfather, Xin Aotian. They have a grudge against him.

I happen to have a cousin who is the concubine of Tang Wuwo's son. Xin Zhuo can provoke them, why can't we?"

"Good!"

...

The entire Fulong Village returned with the setting sun, loaded with spoils.

Chickens, fish, meat, eggs in two large boxes, two hundred taels of silver in a basket, and even some antiques, jade, and books.

This experience opened a new door for everyone. It seemed that robbing resources like this in the future was not impossible.

Murong Xiu even remembered his notebook. He felt that the boss had given him another vivid lesson, and he had become a more qualified bandit.

...

It was another morning with the sky full of morning glow, but the snow had just melted and the temperature was freezing.

Xin Zhuo exhaled a white breath into his hands and walked into the gate of Qiugong Pavilion amidst the respectful greetings of the gatekeepers.

He had taken a day off yesterday and didn't know if there was anything to discuss today.

However, the atmosphere in Qiugong Pavilion today was a bit unusual. There were more people, and the already polite gatekeepers were even more cautious and respectful.

Then he saw many people in strange clothes, some with cold expressions, warning others not to approach, and some chatting happily in groups of three or five.

From their Blood Qi, their Realm was not low.

Was the Unlettered Stele Appreciation Conference about to begin?

Xin Zhuo couldn't help but restrain his casual demeanor and walked into Yikui House. The students had all gathered, and when they saw the master, they all bowed and greeted him, saying, "Good morning, Master."

Then they each sat down.

Li Xiyue smiled and said, "Master, you played so beautifully yesterday!"

Xin Zhuo exclaimed, "You all knew?"

This is strange. These bandits were fighting, and these students didn't do their proper work. Instead, they specifically went to sneak a look?

Helian Sheng suppressed a smile and said, "Yesterday, Master took a day off, and we were curious. It was Master Li who asked us to go and observe your military strategy in action!"

Bai Xuanji pursed her lips, seemingly wanting to smile as well. "May I ask, Master, what military strategy did you use yesterday? With such weak strength, borrowing troops to kill people effortlessly."

Xin Zhuo remained silent for a moment and said with a serious expression, "It may seem ordinary, but I used the strategies of 'Deceive the Heavens to Cross the Sea,' 'Borrow a Knife to Kill,' and 'Fan the Flames' from the 'Thirty-Six Stratagems.'

Well, each of you will write a one-thousand-word reflection on this, elaborating on the impact this incident had on you and what you have learned from it. Remember to hand it in this afternoon. If you don't submit your assignment, you will receive a hundred palm strikes."

"Uh..."

The smiles on Li Xiyue and Bai Xuanji's faces gradually disappeared.

Even the group of students behind them began to panic. Ever since they followed this Master, things like "assignments" have been exhausting.

As a result, a smile appeared on Xin Zhuo's face, revealing a qualified Chinese teacher.

"But we haven't learned the 'Thirty-Six Stratagems.' Master didn't teach us. This is unfair unless you teach us first and then we write our reflections."

A rare seriousness appeared on Yuan Yourong's playful face.

Her talent is good, but she has never come into contact with military strategy. After being influenced by Xin Zhuo during this period of time, she suddenly became obsessed, to the point of neglecting sleep and food.

"Very well!" Xin Zhuo looked at Yuan Yourong. "Your talent is good. Your statement already has a shadow of 'Lure the Tiger out of the Mountains' from the 'Thirty-Six Stratagems.' Add five hundred words to your reflection."

"..."

Yuan Yourong opened her mouth, sat down dryly, and sulked alone.

Su Zefeng, who was originally eager to argue, immediately fell silent.

Some people have already started anxiously spreading out sheets of paper, carefully choosing their words.

It was Helian Sheng who said, "Students will definitely complete it. May I ask which lesson Master will teach today?"

Xin Zhuo thought for a moment. "Isn't it the lesson on marching? Many of you want to become generals. The concept of marching is extremely important. As the saying goes, 'The army has not moved, but the food and supplies go first...'"

The entire room of students immediately focused their attention, listening intently, ready to write down their reflections, changing from waiting with a pen to actively writing.

Just at this moment, seven or eight figures entered one after another, without saying a word, and sat directly in the back row of seats for observing the class.

It was unexpectedly Shan Guan Fan Qing and Jiang He Zhu, their resentment undisguised on their faces.

Before Xin Zhuo could speak, Bai Xuan Ji, the head of the Zhai, stood up and coldly questioned, "May I ask why you all dare to barge into the classroom? Do you really think that the Autumn Palace Pavilion has no rules?"

As she spoke, she had already approached the group of people, and a strange momentum appeared on her body. If one didn't use their eyes to observe carefully, it would be difficult to notice with just their perception.

"Sixth rank, Hidden Path martial arts!"

Shan Guan Fan Qing's pupils contracted, immediately responding with a smile and cupped fists, saying, "We have long admired Master Xin and have obtained the permission of Master Li to come and listen."

Bai Xuan Ji looked at Xin Zhuo with surprise.

Just at this moment, a faint voice came into Xin Zhuo's ear, "It's just a way of treating guests. Don't teach military strategy and tactics these days, and teach freely!"

This is... a secret transmission?

Such brilliant martial arts.

Xin Zhuo couldn't help but feel envious. It seems that his own path of martial arts is still very long.

Unfortunately, these masters have a realm that is too high and are too vigilant. There is simply no possibility of grasping the opportunity to summon spirits.

Jiang He Zhu glanced coldly at Xin Zhuo at this moment and said, "Xin thief, I didn't expect you to become a master of the Autumn Palace Pavilion. It's truly enviable. I wonder what you teach. Let this young master listen."

Xin Zhuo didn't pay attention to this strange arrogance and unknown pride, but looked at the students in the room and said, "Let's practice today. Based on the battle chapter, we will individually defeat and take down each of the guests!"

The students fell silent for a moment, and then a strong True Qi fluctuation filled the entire classroom.

Jiang He Zhu was dumbfounded.

"Xin Zhuo, can I surrender? Isn't it boring to just bully a group of people?"

Shan Guan Fan Qing's expression was unpleasant.

He had never thought that as the young master of the Pavilion of Celestial Secrets' border branch, he had come here leisurely, attempting to seek beauty and enjoy the scenery, only to end up in a nightmare.

Jiang He Zhu suddenly calmed down and said in a deep voice, "We are guests of the Autumn Palace Pavilion after all. Even if you, Xin Zhuo, have many tricks up your sleeve, you are ultimately a mountain bandit with no backing. How dare you offend us? My father wields the Nine Curves Blade, and the court has bestowed the title of Duke Du Kang upon him.

Even among those present, including the guests outside, who can't easily crush you? Consider your own weight carefully, it's best not to act recklessly.

In that case, I'll give you face. How about we make a bet on which faction can comprehend more of the Wordless Stele or have more insights? The stakes will be kowtowing, three bows, how about it?"

"No need to compare, just fight me!"

The last few chapters, change the map.

(End of this chapter)