Chapter 174 Don’t fight, what good is this old man?

Captain Zuo held a broadsword in his hand, with several long swords inserted behind his back. His eyes were bright and sharp, and any slight movement in front of him would not escape his eyes.

"Sir, there seems to be a dilapidated villa ahead. It's getting late now, so why don't we rest inside for a night!" suggested an officer.

Zuo Qianhu nodded, then waved his hand and said, "Everyone, hurry up a little, go to the front to rest for a night, and set off early tomorrow morning!"

"promise!"

The officers and soldiers responded with eyes full of respect. Captain Zuo was not only their superior, but also a loyal man who usually took care of them, so he was very supported by the officers and soldiers.

Captain Zuo walked up to the imprisoned old man and said respectfully, "Master Fu, I can't tell right from wrong in the court, but I can see that you are a loyal man, so if you have any requests during the rest of the journey, feel free to ask, and I will do my best to meet them."

Fu Tianchou nodded weakly. Although his two daughters were skilled in martial arts, he was a real scholar.

Although he did not suffer any torture during this period of imprisonment, he still suffered a lot. After all, he was a high-ranking minister before, and was suddenly thrown into prison. He couldn't get used to the prison food.

However, since Fu Tianchou was an official appointed by the imperial court, the jailers did not dare to make things too difficult for him. At least he did not have to rely on cockroaches for protein like Ning Caichen.

When the officers and soldiers arrived at the dilapidated villa, they found that there were already people waiting there. They all looked unfriendly and had weapons in their hands.

"Who are you? Do you want to rob the prisoners?" Captain Zuo stepped forward first, pointed at the people in front of him, and asked seriously.

Fu Qingfeng drew out his long sword first and said viciously: "You dog official, why don't you let my father go!"

When Fu Tianchou saw that his two daughters were risking their lives to rob the prison van for him, tears welled up in his eyes and he quickly began to admonish them.

"Qingfeng, Yuechi, don't worry about me, just leave here!"

The two sisters saw that their father had fallen into such a miserable state. Thinking back to their father in the past, he wore a majestic official uniform and had a stern look in his eyes. He was completely different from now.

Captain Zuo sighed and said seriously, "For the sake of Master Fu, I will let you off today. Just pretend you didn't see this and leave!"

The two sisters looked at each other and both knew that if their father went to the capital, he would probably be like those adults before and would not be able to escape death!

Seeing that the group was unwilling to leave, Captain Zuo's eyes began to become sharp. It was his mission to escort Fu Tianchou and he absolutely could not afford to make any mistakes.

"Since you don't listen to my advice, don't blame me for being cruel!" Captain Zuo shouted, then raised the big knife in his hand and rushed forward to kill.

The officers and soldiers behind Captain Zuo also had fierce looks in their eyes. They were not vegetarians, and their numbers were twice that of the opposite side. They were not panicked at all!

Soon, the two groups of people collided with each other, and the weapons in their hands collided, making a sound of metal clanging in the air.

Ning Caichen, whose combat power was five, immediately hid behind Xiao Zhen, but it would be of no use even if he went up.

Ning Caichen could confidently say to everyone present that, except for the old man with his hands tied, he could beat no one here.

Captain Zuo was a martial arts expert, and he forced back several people with just one sword strike, but he was obviously holding back.

Xiao Zhen felt that the time had come for him to act, otherwise someone would die.

Suddenly, a powerful pressure came down and everyone felt their bodies become heavy. They couldn't even stand up, let alone fight.

Zhiqiu Yiye, who was standing by, saw this and his eyes lit up. Judging from the aura of this mysterious Young Master Xiao, his cultivation level was probably not inferior to that of their leader.

Xiao Zhen stepped out, glanced at the people half-kneeling on the ground, and said gently: "Don't fight, don't fight, what good things does that old man have, give it to whoever says it's right!"

"Hmph! Who are you? Are you here to rob the prison van too?" Captain Zuo asked gritting his teeth.

Seeing that Zuo Qianhu was showing signs of standing up, Xiao Zhen nodded in appreciation, but then he increased his pressure on Zuo Qianhu and directly pinned the master to the ground.

"Why do you have to fight so hard? Why don't you follow me into the villa, have a cup of tea and discuss things properly." Xiao Zhen said calmly.

Zuo Qianhu tried several times but found that he was unable to resist the pressure at all. It was the first time in his life that he met such a master. He could only sigh inwardly, thinking how unlucky he was.

After a while, Xiao Zhen lifted the pressure and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Xiao Zhen waved his hand casually, and several invisible fighting spirits broke the shackles on Fu Tianchou like sharp blades.

Fu Tianchou had just regained his freedom, but his weak body almost made him stumble and fall to the ground.

"Fu Tianchou thanks you very much for saving me!" Fu Tianchou cupped his hands and expressed his gratitude weakly.

Xiao Zhen nodded, and then a stream of fighting spirit entered Fu Tianchou's body, temporarily restoring some of the old man's vitality.

The Fu sisters hurried over to help their father up, but still looked at Xiao Zhen with a complaint. Wasn't this guy helping them? He even suppressed them just now.

Ten minutes later, everyone sat in the lobby of Zhengqi Villa, but they were clearly divided into two groups, and sparks flashed faintly in the air.

Xiao Zhen sat on the stool that was still intact, glanced at Fu Tianchou next to him, and asked curiously: "Master Fu, what crime did you commit that landed you in jail?"

"Alas!" Fu Tianchou sighed deeply, tears welling up in his old eyes, and said indignantly: "I was writing a memorial at home, preparing to impeach several corrupt officials in Wang Bian.

But suddenly, a group of people broke in and insisted that I was guilty of corruption and bribery. Without even producing any evidence, they forcibly threw me into jail.

No matter how I explained, no one believed me. I even wanted to report to His Majesty and clear my name, but my letters were like stones sinking into the sea, and there was no response at all!"

After listening to this, Captain Zuo's eyes became silent. He was just a military officer. Although he had some status in the court, it was not particularly high. He could not help with these matters at all.

Xiao Zhen glanced at Fu Tianchou. This old man was also an official appointed by the imperial court, and his position seemed to be quite high. He must have been tainted with some of the imperial luck. This time he was said to be escorted to the capital, so he might be the target of that old centipede monster's attack.

Captain Zuo stared at Xiao Zhen carefully. After thinking for a while, he said respectfully, "Young Master, your strength is unfathomable. The court is looking for talents. If there is a capable person like you, perhaps it will bring some changes to the court!"

Xiao Zhen laughed and said calmly: "My worth is very high. Your court cannot afford my salary. Forget it!"

Fu Tianchou was somewhat disappointed when he saw Xiao Zhen's refusal. Just as Captain Zuo said, this mysterious Young Master Xiao possessed powerful strength and might be able to truly revive the government and bring some life to the country.

At this moment, there seemed to be some unusual movement outside, and there was a faint sound of a gong, which sounded like the Buddhist Sanskrit.

Xiao Zhen's eyes moved and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. He didn't expect that the centipede monster would arrive so quickly. It was really beyond his expectations.