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Chapter 74 Tao Dingfang, the Schemes of All Parties (Please Subscribe)

Tao Wenxuan mentioned two bounty missions.

One of them is a bounty on a protector of the Rebirth Sect. His name, address, strength, and life or death are unknown. Anyone who takes his head will receive two hundred taels of silver.

One is the bounty on executioner Wu Tao. This bounty is not from Baiyun City, but from Huangshi City. It is said that Wu Tao killed several soldiers in Huangshi City, which angered Governor Hong Yue, who then issued a bounty.

Wu Tao has not made many moves. Huangshi City has tentatively determined his strength to be at the peak of the Qi Refining stage, but his location is unknown. No one has seen him since he committed the crime. His bounty is 300 taels, which is 100 taels higher than that of the protector of the Rebirth Sect.

The government didn't provide much information about either of the two bounty missions, which was like looking for a needle in a haystack for Su Chen—a losing proposition. So after hearing the details, Su Chen simply said he would consider it and didn't accept them immediately.

"If Mr. Yang is in dire need of money, he could try his luck with the Lin family. They are currently recruiting a large number of martial artists and are offering quite a high price."

Before leaving, Tao Wenxuan added a sentence.

After leaving the county government office, Su Chen inquired a bit and learned what Tao Wenxuan was talking about. The Lin family and the Fang family had joined forces to recruit martial artists from all over the city in order to deal with Lianyun Village. They were offering a high price of one hundred taels of silver just for martial artists who had mastered the Great Strength Training.

If Su Chen were to go and demonstrate his strength, the price would likely be even higher. However, after learning of the Lin family's purpose, Su Chen abandoned the idea, realizing that the money wouldn't be so easy to obtain.

To Su Chen's surprise, the Fang family also got involved.

Since he couldn't find a way to make money for the time being, Su Chen decided not to waste any more time and turned to go home to study medical books.

In the afternoon, Hong Ming had someone notify Su Chen to go to the martial arts school.

There weren't many people there, just Li Mo, Qin Hao, and him.

"You're all probably aware of the Lin family's recruitment of experts. Although the price they're offering is very high, you should think it over carefully if you want to go," Hong Ming reminded the three of them.

Li Mo is probably busy with other things these days and definitely won't go. Hong Ming is worried about Qin Hao and Su Chen. He has also become busy for some reason recently, so after learning about this news, he called the three of them over.

Knowing that Qin Hao and Su Chen had no such plans, Hong Ming was relieved. After giving them a few brief instructions, he left again.

"Junior brother, let's go have a few drinks?" Su Chen was originally planning to go back, but Li Mo stopped him.

"Okay!" Su Chen nodded.

The two arrived at the restaurant, found a quiet spot, and ate and chatted.

In the past, Li Mo mostly talked about lofty ambitions, but now he talks about everyday family matters, though his face is filled with a happy smile that he never had before.

They chatted until closing time, after which Su Chen took the completely drunk Li Mo home.

Three more days passed, and the Lin family, having recruited enough martial artists, set off from White Stone City in a grand procession with the Broken Blade Sect members.

“Junior Brother Su, the one leading the group is Lin Fu, the head of the Lin family. The man in the yellow shirt standing behind him is Lin Lu, and there are also Yan Zheng and Yan Que from the Broken Blade Sect. Tsk tsk, there are over a hundred martial artists. I wonder if Lianyun Village can withstand them.”

In the restaurant, Li Mo looked out at the queue on the street, gave a brief introduction, and then sighed.

"It should be fine. Didn't you say that Lianyun Village's two leaders, Zhu Hu and Zhu Bao, have both achieved mastery of internal energy cultivation? Whether it's overall strength or the number of martial artists, Lianyun Village is no match for Lin Family Fortress," Su Chen said calmly.

"Haha, that's true. A team like this would be incredibly powerful anywhere. If they couldn't even handle Lianyun Village, that would be ridiculous," Li Mo laughed.

As the Lin family's group left the city, all the forces within the city received the news.

Linjiabao.

It is now considered Lianyunbao.

"Brother, the Lin family, in alliance with the Broken Blade Sect, has recruited over a hundred martial artists to attack us. They're up to no good!"

Zhu Bao relayed the news from inside the city to Zhu Hu, explaining that they had been busy reorganizing and digesting the situation and hadn't paid much attention to the Lin family.

Both of them had guessed that the Lin family would make a move, but they didn't expect them to come so quickly, and even join forces with the Broken Blade Sect.

"What, are you scared?" Zhu Hu looked at Zhu Bao. Zhu Bao licked his lips and grinned: "Haha, scared? Big brother, as long as you say the word, I won't even flinch!"

"Haha, good! Today, my brother and I will make sure these guys don't leave alive!" Zhu Hu suddenly stood up and said.

"Oh? Brother, what brilliant plan do you have?" Zhu Bao asked, raising an eyebrow.

"You'll know then."

……

County government.

A burly man in black, with a fierce expression, slowly walked over.

"Halt! Who goes there?"

The man in black didn't look up; his hoarse voice came through: "Tell your magistrate that an acquaintance has come to visit."

"What acquaintance? State your name!" the constable shouted, clearly displeased with the black-clad man's pretense.

"Tao Dingfang!"

A moment later, Tao Wenxuan came out and, upon seeing the man in black, couldn't help but smile: "Dingfang!"

"uncle!"

"Haha, it's been so long, I almost didn't recognize you! Come on, let's go inside!" Tao Wenxuan looked Tao Dingfang up and down for a moment, then patted him on the shoulder and laughed.

Tao Dingfang nodded and entered the county government office with Tao Wenxuan.

In the main hall, a maid brought fragrant tea, and Tao Wenxuan dismissed the crowd.

Tao Wenxuan asked curiously, "Didn't you say you wouldn't be here for a while? How come you're here now?"

"I'm just worried about my uncle. Those guys from the Rebirth Sect are not easy to deal with." Tao Dingfang picked up the fragrant tea and drank it all in one gulp.

"Haha, you rascal!" Tao Wenxuan shook his head and laughed. "Uncle has been waiting for so long, what's a little more time?"

Upon hearing this, Tao Dingfang shrugged and put down his teacup: "Alright, I was too hasty, but the situation has been too chaotic lately, so I had no choice."

"Oh? How's it going in Huangshi City?" Tao Wenxuan asked in surprise.

"Huangshi City is fine, with an adult overseeing it. The real danger is in Baishi City," Tao Wenxuan replied.

Seeing Tao Wenxuan's puzzled expression, Tao Dingfang explained, "The war in Huangshi City has been quelled because Lord Hong Yue sent troops, but the remnants of the Rebirth Cult have not been completely wiped out. They have shifted their focus and plan to attack Baishi City."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "However, this time they were much smarter and didn't take action directly, but instead let other forces do it."

"Do you mean……"

“Lianyun Village!” Tao Dingfang nodded and slowly uttered a few words.

"So, the Rebirth Sect is behind Lianyun Village?" Tao Wenxuan's expression turned solemn. This news had a significant impact on him, which explained why Tao Dingfang had come ahead of time.

If Lianyun Village truly joins forces with the Rebirth Sect to attack Baishi City, given their methods, Baishi City will likely fall soon.

“That’s right.” Tao Dingfang nodded, then changed the subject, “By the way, before entering the city, I heard that the Lin family led a team to wipe out Lianyun Village?”

"That is indeed the case. Do you think they will fail?" Tao Wenxuan suddenly thought of something and asked in a deep voice.

Tao Dingfang remained noncommittal, but his expression revealed the conclusion that Tao Wenxuan was unwilling to consider.

(End of this chapter)