#223 - Chapter 223 Liu Family

After a fruitless search, the government officials burned the corpses of the bandits and the entire main hall to ashes.

Fortunately, the Black Wind Fortress was located quite a distance from the forest, so there was no concern about the fire spreading to the woods.

As for the county soldiers who were supposed to be intercepting on the periphery, Cheng Feng had secretly confirmed that there were only a few soldiers; there was no large-scale encirclement as the county sheriff had claimed.

Only then did Cheng Feng feel relieved, worrying that some tracking experts might be lurking, which would have truly concerned him!

The county sheriff led the tired but thoughtful troops on their way back. The flames gradually died down in the distant mountains and forests, leaving only a few wisps of smoke, as if telling the story of today's victories and sacrifices.

Silence became the main theme on the road, occasionally broken by the neighing of horses or the light clanging of weapons, breaking the dull atmosphere. Cheng Feng rode on his horse, his eyes deep, contemplating his next move.

The team that came was mighty and powerful, wiping out the Black Wind Fortress.

When they returned, the team was halved, or even less than half.

Each family suffered considerable losses, and most importantly, there were no major gains. The faces of the team leaders from each family were very unsightly.

Cheng Feng was overjoyed in his heart, but remained calm on the surface.

The county sheriff relied entirely on military achievements. This was a great victory, which he could boast about anywhere.

The Lin family solved the main problem of their grain supply. Although there were losses, they were acceptable.

Zhang Hu led the Iron Mountain Martial Hall. His strength at the Blood Refinement Completion realm was enough to protect the martial hall disciples, not to mention his brotherhood with Cheng Feng. The Hongmen and martial hall disciples took care of each other on the surface.

Cheng Feng didn't know about the other forces, nor did he care. Anyway, none of those present gained as much as he did.

Cheng Feng warned himself not to publicize anything, to make a fortune in silence, and that stability was victory.

Back in the county town, the various forces parted ways. The group, who were originally full of plans to divide up the Black Wind Fortress, returned to their lairs to lick their wounds.

The county sheriff went straight to the county government office to report the battle situation in detail to the county magistrate.

"What? There were also demonic soldiers?"

The county sheriff said solemnly: "Yes, the demonic soldiers were killed by this subordinate and the Hongmen leader, but the three leaders of the Black Wind Fortress escaped."

After hearing this, although the county magistrate felt regret for failing to achieve complete success, he greatly praised Cheng Feng and others for their heroic performance and promised to give corresponding rewards and compensation.

After the county sheriff left, County Magistrate Liu's fat face drooped down.

"Where exactly did this fellow Liu Dong escape to? Did he expose anything?"

County Magistrate Liu didn't dare to delay and hurriedly returned to the backyard of the government office to find his wife, Madam Liu.

He casually grabbed a maid and asked: "Where is Madam now?"

The maid first gave a salute and said respectfully: "In response to Master, Madam is resting in the gazebo."

County Magistrate Liu found his target and immediately walked towards the gazebo. He saw Madam Liu, with her enchanting figure and peach-blossom face, lying on a recliner, eyes closed and resting. The undulating mountains were mesmerizing.

"Madam, Madam, news from the Black Wind Fortress!"

Madam Liu, who was taking a nap, was about to ask what was so urgent when she heard:

"The Black Wind Fortress has been destroyed, Liu Dong has escaped and his whereabouts are unknown. Moreover, when County Sheriff Li fought with Liu Dong at the Black Wind Fortress, he even killed the demonic soldiers and brought their heads back to claim credit."

Hearing what her man said next, Madam Liu's lazy sleepiness disappeared completely.

"How is that possible? County Sheriff Li, that blockhead, hasn't broken through to the Bone Refinement realm for long. Two demonic soldiers should have been enough to deal with him. How could he have been killed by County Sheriff Li?"

"It is said that Hongmen's Cheng Feng is also a Bone Refinement realm martial artist, and Wang Tieshan hid the news. This time he also followed, unexpectedly turning into this appearance, Madam, what should we do now?" County Magistrate Liu said in a panic.

"The appearance of demonic soldiers must be reported to the prefecture as soon as possible. The county sheriff and I must submit a memorial. County Sheriff Li, that blockhead, must have reported it. What should I do?"

At this time, Madam Liu regained her shrewdness: "You report it normally. I will also contact the altar master and see what he says."

"But don't attract the Inspection Division, otherwise my position as county magistrate will be over." County Magistrate Liu became even more anxious.

"That shouldn't happen. When it's over, I'll find a chance to test that Cheng Feng. If Cheng Feng meets the conditions, we'll also have made a great contribution." Madam Liu said thoughtfully.

"Alas, okay, you handle it as soon as possible and see if there are any subsequent twists and turns."

County Magistrate Liu came in a hurry and left in a hurry.

The maid who served Madam Liu stepped forward and said: "Madam, Master is gone. Are you resting or what?"

Madam Liu returned to her lazy appearance: "It's nothing serious, of course I'm resting. After you're done, investigate this Cheng Feng. A Bone Refinement realm martial artist who suddenly popped up, I always feel it's too coincidental."

The maid said obediently: "Yes, Madam."

Cheng Feng returned home and took a good hot bath. With the Black Wind Fortress matter settled, Wang Hu would naturally take care of the Hongmen's compensation. Cheng Feng, this hands-off shopkeeper, could finally have a good rest.

Cheng Feng walked out of the bathroom, the steaming water vapor seemed to still linger around him, carrying a hint of imperceptible relaxation and ease.

He walked to the window, letting the cool night breeze caress his face, taking away all the fatigue.

The moonlight was like water, sprinkled in the empty courtyard, giving this quiet night a layer of silver gauze.

The women in the mansion all looked at Cheng Feng with flowing eyes, their eyes almost dripping with water.

Cheng Feng laughed and approached his wives and concubines: "Are you all waiting for me? Tonight, we will give you a good lesson."

The bones on the road to the Black Wind Fortress, the **** scenes on the battlefield of the Black Wind Fortress, Liu Ding's head being exploded by bloodlust, Wu Jiang's severed arm, and Liu Dong's murmurs before his death,

After experiencing the fierce battles of the Black Wind Fortress, Cheng Feng didn't feel anything at the time.

After returning home, these scenes flashed in Cheng Feng's mind from time to time, impacting Cheng Feng's mind. Returning home, he urgently needed a gentle environment to comfort himself.

When Cheng Feng saw his wives and concubines fall asleep because of his bravery, the hostility in his heart gradually dissipated, and his heart gradually returned to peace.

When everything settled down, Cheng Feng was shocked to realize that he could fearlessly throw himself into fierce battles!

This transformation was so obvious, as if he were a completely different person from his ordinary self in the past.

The battle of Black Wind Fortress was undoubtedly an important lesson on Cheng Feng's path to growth. This experience also allowed Cheng Feng to adapt and integrate into the unpredictable and dangerous world of the Great Zhou more quickly.

And this kind of experience also allowed Cheng Feng to make some changes imperceptibly.