#79 - Chapter 79 Liu Dong

Two teams were arranged for daytime, and two teams for nighttime.

Unfortunately, Cheng Feng's team was assigned to night patrols and daytime sleep.

Martial artists have exceptionally vigorous Qi and blood, so enduring three to five days is not a problem.

There are also rotations in between, which is no different from normal patrols.

The only potential downside is that if the Black Wind Fort bandits intend to attack, they will most likely do so at night.

During the day, there are so many people, and with many eyes, nothing will definitely happen.

Cheng Feng took the opportunity to assess the strength of his team.

The one wielding the great spear is called Lin Zhi, in the late stage of Skin Refinement. Zhao Hu, Zhao Bao, and Zhao Niu are three brothers all in the middle stage of Skin Refinement, but having more people in the Skin Refinement realm is still advantageous.

Cheng Feng declared himself to be at the Skin Refinement Completion stage, and for the sake of the silver, he couldn't lower his rank any further.

He was considered the strength backbone of the team. Cheng Feng had no interest in the team leader position, but Zhao Hu wouldn't casually order around Cheng Feng and Lin Zhi, who were stronger than him.

This made the atmosphere of the small team rather strange. The Zhao Hu brothers formed a group, and Cheng Feng and Lin Zhi formed a group, alternating shifts separately to avoid some trouble.

But Cheng Feng still listened to normal assignments.

He and Lin Zhi would just go out for a walk. A Blood Refinement expert can use their blood Qi in their ears, so even the slightest breeze within twenty meters cannot escape Cheng Feng's ears.

Cheng Feng would listen every so often, and everything was very peaceful.

On the third day, Zhao Bao watched Cheng Feng's duo go out again and whispered to Zhao Hu, "Big Brother, if we don't act soon, the Fort Lord might not be able to wait."

Zhao Hu had also figured out the strength of Cheng Feng's duo, but he always felt that they were hiding something.

After all, one was in the late stage of Skin Refinement, and the other was at Skin Refinement Completion, so he couldn't tell if they were concealing anything.

Zhao Hu whispered, "When they come back for dinner and rotation, put some medicine in the food. Our main goal is to get the Li family's silver, so it doesn't matter whether we kill the others as long as they don't get in our way."

Zhao Bao and Zhao Niu nodded.

They were originally hunters, and by chance, they learned martial arts and were taken in by the Black Wind Fort Lord. After all, practicing martial arts consumes a lot.

Otherwise, based on the three brothers' aptitude, they might have already stepped into Blood Refinement.

The Black Wind Fort Lord suggested that the newly joined Zhao brothers infiltrate the Li family to gather information and send a signal at the right time.

These past few days have been about right.

But when it comes to ruthlessly killing people, the Zhao Hu brothers are still somewhat hesitant.

Cheng Feng's duo returned from their night patrol, ate their meal, and prepared to rest. Suddenly, Cheng Feng felt that his blood flow was somewhat sluggish.

As a Blood Refinement expert, controlling blood Qi is a basic skill, especially the purity of the blood. He can clearly feel impurities entering.

Cheng Feng remained calm, watching Lin Zhi still eating and drinking, continuing the back-and-forth.

Inside, he accelerated his blood flow, condensing the impurities in the blood.

After finishing eating and drinking a cup of tea, he spat out the impurities along with his mouth.

Seeing Lin Zhi showing signs of fainting on the table, Cheng Feng also took the opportunity to fall down.

The Zhao Hu brothers then patrolled as usual according to the rules. While walking, Zhao Bao stood by the wall and threw a stone from his arms to the outside of the wall.

Listening to the three loud thuds coming from outside the wall.

Zhao Bao looked as if he had finished relieving himself and safely returned to the team.

As night deepened, the Black Wind Fort scouts began to quietly climb over the wall and head towards the Li family.

Zhao Hu led a team, quietly approaching the Li family's main residence.

They climbed over the walls, avoided the patrolling guards, and quietly headed towards the Li family's treasure vault.

However, just as they were about to reach their destination, a dark figure suddenly flashed out from the shadows, holding a long sword, and stabbed directly at Zhao Hu.

Zhao Hu reacted quickly, dodging the attack with a sideways movement, and at the same time drew his short knife and fought with the dark figure.

"Who is it?" Zhao Hu shouted loudly while fighting with the dark figure.

"Hmph, you Black Wind Fort thieves dare to run wild in the Li family!" The dark figure's voice was cold and stern, obviously not an ordinary person.

Zhao Hu was shocked. He didn't expect the Li family to have such a master hidden in the house.

He didn't dare to be careless and fought the dark figure with all his strength. However, the opponent's swordsmanship was extremely exquisite. Although Zhao Hu was brave and unparalleled, he gradually felt a little strenuous. Zhao Hu was sure that the opponent was at least in the late stage of Skin Refinement, and coupled with the opponent's fierce swordsmanship, a frontal attack would not be beneficial.

Just then, the sound of a large number of people's footsteps and rapid hoofbeats suddenly came from a distance.

Zhao Hu's heart tightened, knowing that the government's people were coming. He knew in his heart that this operation had been exposed, and continuing would only be more dangerous.

He decisively shouted, "Withdraw!" Then he led his men and quickly evacuated the scene.

However, they did not realize that there was still a pair of eyes watching them coldly in the dark. The owner of those eyes was the head of the Li family - Li Tianyun.

He silently followed Zhao Hu and others away, with a sneer on his face: "Black Wind Fort thieves, dare to provoke my Li family, really don't know how to live or die. However, this time can be considered a lesson for you."

As the sound of horses' hooves faded away, the Li family returned to peace again.

Leaving only a dozen corpses of the Li family's servants, reflected in the moonlight.

Outside the city, the team organized by the Li family's experts had met with Liu Dong, the Lord of Black Wind Fort. Seeing his nephew tied up in a bundle, Li Chen, the younger brother of the Li family's head and Li Mo's second uncle, shouted: "Mo-ge, how are you?"

Li Mo looked up at his second uncle, Li Chen, with a complicated look in his eyes. Although he was tied tightly, he still tried to remain calm, and his voice was slightly hoarse: "Second Uncle, I'm fine, just tied a little too tight."

Liu Dong watched coldly from the side, with a mocking smile on the corner of his mouth: "Li Chen, you came quickly. However, the people of your Li family always seem to be so ignorant of current affairs."

Li Chen glared at Liu Dong, his eyes filled with anger and hostility: "Liu Dong, stop talking sarcastic here. Our Li family and your Black Wind Fort have always minded our own business, why did you kidnap my nephew?"

Liu Dong waved his hand, looking indifferent: "Humph, kidnap? Your Li family is rich and powerful, we just came to borrow some money to spend. However, now it seems that you don't seem willing to cooperate."

Li Chen took a deep breath, trying to keep his tone calm: "Liu Dong, if you release my nephew now, I promise not to pursue this matter."

Liu Dong laughed loudly, as if he had heard a joke: "Pursue? Do you think the government will go to war with our Black Wind Fort for your Li family's nephew? I tell you, it's impossible!"

Li Chen's face darkened, knowing that it was impossible to reason with a rogue like Liu Dong. He glanced at Li Mo, who was tied aside, and an inexplicable fire rose in his heart. He gritted his teeth, suddenly drew the long sword from his waist, and pointed it at Liu Dong: "Liu Dong, I'll ask you one last time, will you release him or not?"

Seeing that Li Chen was serious, Liu Dong also drew his broadsword unwillingly. The Black Wind Fort lackeys behind him also showed their weapons, and the atmosphere was tense to the extreme.

Just as the two sides were about to fight, the sound of horses' hooves suddenly came from a distance. Li Chen's heart moved, and he looked back, only to see a team of government soldiers approaching quickly. He was overjoyed, knowing that the government's people were coming. He took the opportunity to shout to Liu Dong: "Liu Dong, look, the government's people are here! If you release him now, it's still not too late!"

Seeing this, Liu Dong's face changed. He knew that once the government intervened, things would be troublesome.

However, wealth comes from danger: "Silver, you bring the silver over and I won't tear up the ticket."

Li Chen hesitated for a moment, and finally waved his hand, signaling his men to bring the silver up.

A neat two thousand taels of silver, Liu Dong sent people forward to confirm that there were no mistakes.

He waved his hand backward, signaling his men to release him. After Li Mo was untied, he immediately ran to Li Chen's side.

He gratefully looked at his second uncle, and then together they greeted the government soldiers. Under the escort of the government soldiers, they safely left this dangerous place.

As for a bloody fight, isn't there still the government?

Liu Dong then led the Black Wind Fort men and quickly evacuated the scene. He knew that he had taken some advantage this time and should retreat. After all, the power of the government was something they could not contend with.

As the sound of horses' hooves faded away, this turmoil finally subsided. But Li Mo and his second uncle Li Chen knew in their hearts that this matter was just the beginning, and the grievances between the Black Wind Fort and their Li family were far from over...