#33 - Chapter 33 Return to the City
Before returning, I took another look at the cellar Cheng Feng's father had dug.
It was just a simple, large space, about 20 square meters.
Looking at the cellar full of dirt, Cheng Feng knew he had been too naive.
But he still asked his father if it could be expanded further, preferably connected to the house above and below.
The exit should be in a more hidden corner, preferably with three exits and some load-bearing pillars.
Cheng Father laughed and said, "We're not some big, wealthy family, what's the point of doing that?"
Cheng Feng was very serious: "Dad, why can't we become a big, wealthy family?"
Cheng Father was stunned, somewhat in disbelief.
Cheng Feng said to himself, "Dad, I'm confident that I can make our Cheng family wealthy in my lifetime. This house may be our Cheng family's ancestral home in the future. Our children and grandchildren can come and see it. You can't let our children and grandchildren see something so ordinary, can you? At least make it a hidden underground area or something."
Cheng Feng used words to arouse Cheng Father's enthusiasm.
But he didn't expect to stir up Cheng Father's inner thoughts.
Old Cheng had never had any big ideas in his life, just wanting to live peacefully.
It would be even better if his sons had a way out and were successful.
In the future, when he got old and went down below, he could give an explanation to his ancestors.
Watching his second son simply describe a world that Cheng Father had never thought of before, Cheng Father also had hope in his heart.
He said casually, "You little brat, you think a lot. I'll expand it properly this year."
Secretly, he was determined that this cellar would be his responsibility, Cheng Ming's responsibility!
His second son was promising, and next year he would also arrange something for the third son.
The eldest son could still help out at home.
Very good.
As for this cellar, bring it on!
Cheng Feng only had four taels of silver left on him. He took out three taels and gave them to Cheng Father, saying, "It's okay if the cellar is small, but if the cellar is as big as the house, I'm afraid it will collapse one day and bury people alive. I still have some silver here, you can take it and buy some load-bearing materials first. I'll send more later."
He also communicated with Cheng Father. It was already November, and the New Year would be in another month.
Cheng Feng would definitely come back for the New Year, and he also asked if his eldest brother's marriage had been settled.
Cheng Father said it would be soon.
Cheng Feng nodded to show he understood. Cheng Father was an honest man, very down-to-earth. If he said it would be soon, then it probably would be soon.
It was estimated that there would be results next month.
Cheng Father's efficiency was still very high.
After all, the eldest brother's marriage had been planned before the New Year.
But the problem of the bride price caused the matter to be somewhat lacking.
But with Cheng Feng and the third son's situation, and Cheng Feng's recent situation,
If they were to say it out loud, there would be a lot of families to choose from.
Cheng Father wasn't stupid. He had to say that he had a capable son, but he couldn't say it in a high-profile way.
Taking advantage of the matter of finding a wife for the eldest son, he might even be able to discuss the second son's marriage at the same time.
Cheng Father also asked Cheng Feng, "What kind of girl do you like?"
Cheng Feng didn't react and blurted out, "Good-looking and fertile!"
Cheng Father smiled and kept these words in his heart.
Cheng Feng reacted and hurriedly said, "Dad, you should take care of eldest brother's affairs first. Mine isn't urgent."
Cheng Father used this as a cover and said perfunctorily, "It's okay, it's okay, I'm just asking casually, you won't lose anything."
Cheng Feng felt that according to his status and position, he would have to find a caring little cotton-padded jacket from a wealthy family in the future. That would really be doing a disservice to his efforts!
He hurriedly explained, "Son is still in the stage of working hard. Maybe I can marry a young lady from those wealthy families in the future! Dad, don't rush my affairs."
When Cheng Father heard this, he couldn't close his mouth. There was hope!
He didn't inquire further and changed the topic.
Everything was safe and sound at home.
Cheng Feng was relieved and returned to the county town. Of course, on the way back, he also dug up the fifty taels of silver buried outside the village.
The family in the county town was also running out of food.
Cheng Feng planned to put the silver at home for use next year.
Under the sunlight, Cheng Feng walked along the winding dirt path. After a short walk, he could see the county town.
With hope in life, a wife, children, and a warm bed, Cheng Feng's steps were also lighter.
Suddenly, a burst of chaotic hoofbeats and shouts broke the silence in the air.
Cheng Feng frowned, slowed down, and quickly approached the source of the sound.
"This is almost to the county town, where did these bandits come from?"
I saw a dozen masked men in black besieging a carriage, the light of knives flashing, obviously an assassination.
His heart moved, but he did not immediately take action, but hid aside to observe the situation.
These robbers were all ordinary people, and Cheng Feng couldn't see any traces of martial arts training.
There was no method to wielding the knife
Only relying on strength and speed
The battle became more intense, and the screams of women came from the carriage, with fear and helplessness in the sound.
The coachman and the surrounding servants should have practiced some martial arts.
But none of them had entered the realm of training strength.
Cheng Feng himself was an ordinary person, and he didn't want to participate in this matter.
As long as he wasn't involved.
But the coachman seemed to see Cheng Feng watching from the side.
He shouted, "Friends on the opposite side, leave quickly. These people are from the Blood Wolf Gang in the north of the city. If you can go to the Lin Family Grain Store in the north of the city to report, the Lin Family will definitely reward you generously."
The black-clothed gang members looked at each other and looked at a man in the lead.
The leader looked around and didn't see Cheng Feng's figure, so he ignored it and said, "Kill them first."
Cheng Feng was happy to see that the leader didn't pay attention to the coachman's words.
Although the Blood Wolf Gang was the gang where his uncle was.
But he didn't mix with gangs, so he didn't need to be afraid.
He was just an ordinary person with some martial arts.
Not invulnerable.
If he could avoid trouble, he shouldn't cause trouble.
Seeing that there was no sound in Cheng Feng's direction, the coachman said anxiously: "Friends, if you can help inform the Lin Family that the Second Miss is being besieged and killed by the Blood Wolf Gang, you can get at least twenty taels of silver."
"Twenty taels?" Cheng Feng's heart moved slightly.
He was indeed short of money.
But not to the point of being a target for the other party in this situation.
How could I, Cheng, bend my waist for five pecks of rice?
But the black-clothed leader looked at the coachman's eloquent words, even quoting the price, and was worried.
This operation was the promotion task arranged for him by the gang.
If he completed the task, he could be promoted to hall master.
In order to ensure the completion of the task, the leader also found his deputy and asked him to take a few men to search in the direction where the coachman was shouting.
Cheng Feng was very surprised. He was hiding behind the tree, in the bushes.
He thought he was hiding very well, occasionally poking his head out to look at the battle situation.
But he was discovered by the coachman.
He thought that the leader was prepared to be reckless.
It shouldn't take long for a dozen people to kill four or five servants.
But the Lin Family servants had also practiced martial arts, and both sides had losses.
But after all, there were more people, and the black-clothed people would definitely win in the end.
Seeing that his own number had been sharply reduced
The black-clothed leader was powerless. The martial power of the man who suddenly appeared was unknown.
If he continued to fight, he was afraid that he would lose all his men.
If he lost all his men, would he be a commander without an army?
He had to say: "Withdraw!"
Seeing that the situation was not good, the black-clothed people fled in all directions.
Cheng Feng did not chase, but turned to the carriage,
Looking at the three people guarding the carriage, he sighed in his heart: "As expected of a wealthy family, they are loyal to their master!"
He clasped his fists at the coachman and said: "I just heard you say that there would be twenty taels for reporting the news. In this situation, what price can you offer?"
Looking at the young man asking the price in front of him, and looking at the three people around him with scars all over their bodies,
Lin Hu cried out inwardly. He only wanted to attract people to go there when he shouted just now, so that he could disperse his manpower and escape.
Who would have thought that he would also encounter a passer-by in the realm of training power.
Helping to drive away the thieves of the Blood Wolf Gang, now going forward, there is a suspicion of questioning.
If he answered incorrectly, I am afraid that the other party would not be soft-hearted.
Cheng Feng looked at no one answering in front of him, and turned to the carriage and said: "Miss, are you okay?"
The curtain of the carriage was lifted, revealing a delicate and refined face. The woman was about seventeen or eighteen years old, and her eyes were full of gratitude. "Thank you for saving me, young master. I am very grateful."
Cheng Feng smiled slightly and waved his hand to indicate that there was no need to thank him.
Cheng Feng was indeed a little angry, but he was not a licking dog, and he couldn't move when he saw a beautiful woman.
If I hadn't broken through to the Strength Refinement Realm, wouldn't returning home be inviting a fatal disaster?
Why involve innocent people in your affairs?
Indeed, you are loyal to your master, but should innocent people suffer?
He said directly, "Then how do you think we should resolve this matter?"
Lin Wan'er was helpless. The person before her just wanted to finish things quickly, but she didn't bring much silver with her this time.
She could only say, "Thank you, young hero, for saving me. It's just that Wan'er doesn't have much silver on her right now. Could you give Wan'er some time? I will definitely satisfy you after returning to the city."
Cheng Feng didn't want to become famous yet, and going to someone's doorstep to ask for protection money would really mean he wouldn't be able to stay in Qingxi County.
He then said, "Then how much do you have now?"
Cheng Feng didn't want to cause trouble, but he really needed money everywhere.
Lin Wan'er and her party gathered about twelve taels of silver.
After a verbal agreement, there would be another fifty taels offered.
Cheng Feng didn't believe those verbal agreements at all.
He only believed what he had in hand was real.
He casually dealt with the coachman who was asking for Cheng Feng's address.
Seeing Cheng Feng so guarded, the coachman was helpless. The Lin family wouldn't default on you.
Unable to get any information, the matter ended there.
Cheng Feng turned around and searched the black-clothed man's body again, but didn't find a single copper coin.
Cheng Feng sighed inwardly at his bad luck.
He piled the corpses together, borrowed a fire starter from the coachman, and lit the corpses with dry grass.
Watching Cheng Feng skillfully search for money and burn corpses,
Lin Wan'er was stunned at the carriage window.
Was he really that smooth?
Perhaps fearing more accidents on the road, Lin Wan'er gave Cheng Feng a jade pendant from her body.
Requesting protection for a journey.
Cheng Feng's heart stirred. Anyway, it was along the way.
He decided to escort her for a while to ensure she reached her destination safely.
Without a word, Cheng Feng and Lin Wan'er arrived at Qingxi County.
The bustling crowd and lively market atmosphere at the city gate made Lin Wan'er feel a little relieved.
She said goodbye to Cheng Feng, agreed to meet again in the future, and hurried into the city.
Cheng Feng watched her back disappear into the crowd before turning to walk towards his martial arts hall.
Fearing there were too many prying eyes, he made a few detours.
After staying at the martial arts hall for half a day, he hurried home.
He hadn't been home for three days, and nothing major had happened.
Seeing Cheng Feng return, the three women were very happy.
Xiao Hua went out to buy groceries to celebrate.
Cui'er went to boil water to prepare bathwater for Cheng Feng.
Cai'er stepped forward to accompany Cheng Feng.
After taking a bath, Cai'er and Xiao Hua were in the kitchen preparing the meal,
While Cui'er stayed by Cheng Feng's side.
Having killed someone for the first time, Cheng Feng didn't experience the rumored nausea of a novice.
But he was still a little uncomfortable.
As everyone knows, in this situation, only a woman's comfort is the best medicine,
To dispel the darkness and fear in Cheng Feng's heart.
Afterward,
Cheng Feng patted Cui'er's smooth back apologetically, saying, "You should rest well."
Cui'er shook her head and said, "It's okay."
Lying next to Cui'er, Cheng Feng looked at his hands,
"Perhaps this is the real ancient world!"
