The Wheel-Turning Master.

Chapter 12 Arrest (Two in One)

"This rain comes in a weird way."

Tianlang Mountain, the place where corpses are burned.

A thin middle-aged man in green clothes looked up at the sky, holding a sword in one hand and stretching out his palm to catch the rain with the other.

"The Taoshan Three Monsters boasted about themselves, but were killed by the seriously injured and poisoned Pei Wuyong. It was really embarrassing!"

The middle-aged man in blue spoke with contempt. Behind him were seven men in gray holding torches, their robes and faces wet from the rain.

The rain gradually got heavier. Although the forests in the mountains were lush and leafy, they could not block much of the rain. The torches were wet and extinguished, and the traces of the fight were gradually washed away.

However, everyone had already searched the surroundings several times and picked up many unburned bones, and could roughly infer that they were Pei Wuyong and the Three Monsters of Taoshan.

There was just one very strange thing: there was a skeleton in the field, which should be a man around 30 years old, but his identity was unknown.

"Who burned their bodies? Where did the things go?"

"Judging from the incomplete remains, this person is not very old, around 30 years old, a man!"

After analyzing this, the middle-aged man in green raised his voice and asked, "Where is the bottom of the mountain?"

A man in gray clothes said respectfully, "Elder, Huaxi County is at the foot of Tianlang Mountain."

The middle-aged man in green nodded slightly and said, "Let's go and take a look."

The rain was getting heavier and the mountain road was becoming more slippery, but the group of people walked on it as if it were flat ground.

Soon, they arrived at the gate of the northern city of Huaxi County. The middle-aged man in green frowned, "Why is there such a strong smell of blood?"

After saying this, he ignored his subordinates, leaped onto the city wall, and flew towards the source of the bloody smell.

But in the blink of an eye, hundreds of people were seen fighting in the streets under the city wall.

Most of them have no martial arts skills, but are cruel and ruthless. There are a dozen or so agile ones who should have some martial arts foundation.

These people were blood-thirsty and were fighting desperately. There were many people with broken limbs lying on the ground, and the sounds of wailing and shouting continued.

The rain was getting heavier, the thunder was roaring, and the red rain was flowing slowly.

The middle-aged man in blue looked at it for a while, then felt bored and left.

The next morning, the sky was clear and the weather was much cooler.

After a night of hard training, Lin Bai made further progress in his Wuji Kung Fu.

This Wuji Gong is truly amazing. Not only do Lin Bai's limbs feel full of strength, but his ears and eyes are also much sharper.

At the same time, Lin Bai found that he had overlooked a problem.

When the three Taoists besieged Pei Wuyong that day, they asked him to hand over his things...

"What is it? A secret book? A treasure? I didn't search Pei Wuyong's body carefully, so I didn't burn it, did I?"

"No. Pei Wuyong risked his life to protect something, how could he not tell others before he died?"

Lin Bai took out the bamboo board and looked at it carefully again, but found nothing. He guessed that Pei Wuyong must have hidden that "thing", and the bamboo board was the clue.

The four words "peace and joy" were written on the bamboo board, which might be a clue of some kind, but only someone close to Pei Wuyong could understand its deep meaning.

Lin Bai was too lazy to think about it anymore. After all, he had obtained the Wuji Gong, which was already a huge profit.

He would practice internal skills diligently these days, and find out more about the Qingyang Sect. When he had perfected the Wuji Skill in the future, he would complete Pei Wuyong's dying wish.

In a word: stable.

After a simple breakfast, Lin Bai went back to his old job, picked up the bamboo basket and prepared to go to the market to sell.

Of course, the main purpose is to gather information.

Last night, there was a fight between the Axe Gang and the Green Dragon Gang. As the instigator, Lin Bai wanted to know the outcome of the dog-eat-dog fight.

Arriving at the market at the north city gate, it was indeed much busier today than usual, and Niu Er from the Qinglong Gang did not come to check it out.

Lin Bai set up his stall and did not make straw sandals. Instead, he took out the medical book given by Doctor Bai and pretended to read it.

Anyway, I'm going to change my career in the future, so I'd better try to show my ability first.

At the same time, Lin Bai also pricked up his ears.

The gang fight did not affect the daily life of the people in North City, but instead provided more topics for conversation.

After listening for a while, there was still no definite news, but there were many different opinions.

Some people said that all the members of the Axe Gang were killed, and dozens of people from the Green Dragon Gang also died.

There are also reports that the Axe Gang was afraid of being killed, so the remaining members smashed their heads and handed over their money in order to survive.

Some even said that a master from the Qinglong Gang prayed for rain, which was how they destroyed the Axe Gang...

Lin Bai listened for a long time but still didn't know who was telling the truth.

But no matter what, the Qinglong Gang should have won, although the price was not small.

Lin Bai concluded that the Qinglong Gang should lick its wounds while taking over the Axe Gang's assets.

Things like secret doors, loan sharks, casinos, etc. will all be taken over by the Qinglong Gang.

The poor people in the north city should be able to have a few days of peace.

"You don't make straw sandals, so why are you reading a book? Is it "The King of Hexi Died from Indulgence"? Why are your illustrations different from others?"

Lin Bai was holding a medical book and daydreaming when a young man came to the stall.

He was about thirteen or fourteen years old, carrying a bamboo basket filled with crisp pears.

He looked familiar. Lin Bai remembered that the man selling crisp pears seemed to be called Yun Ge'er.

"What I read was a medical book and a herbal compendium, not something about death from excessive indulgence!" Lin Bai said righteously.

"It's strange that the straw sandal seller is reading medical books."

Brother Yun, who was selling crisp pears, was very surprised and asked curiously, "Lin Zhuanlun, why haven't you been at your stall these days? I couldn't even buy you straw sandals when I wanted to."

"I'm at home...Eh? What did you call me?" Lin Bai asked in surprise.

Brother Yun: "Lin Zhuanlun."

I would rather be called a mat weaver and shoe seller!

"..." Lin Bai put down the medical book and felt that life was boring. He knew that this title might follow him for the rest of his life.

"Lin Zhuanlun, how about I exchange five crisp pears for your pair of straw sandals? Look, my straw sandals are almost worn out." As Yun Ge'er said this, he raised his legs. The straw sandals on his feet were almost worn out.

"I'm not the only one selling straw sandals in the market, why are you waiting for me?" Lin Bai asked.

"No other family will let me exchange crisp pears for shoes." Yun Ge'er's tone was a little depressed.

Since they were all poor people, Lin Bai didn't say anything more. He took the five crisp pears and gave away a pair of straw sandals.

Lin Bai put the crisp pears into the bamboo basket and dawdled until noon. He had almost torn the medical book to pieces, and Niu Er from the Qinglong Gang did not show up either.

"Is he dead?"

Lin Bai showed no mercy and picked up the bamboo basket and went downstairs.

When he was almost home, Lin Bai saw Mu Zhen's bun shop and remembered that he always ate Mu Zhen's buns but never gave anything in return...

This is not how neighbors should be, even if the other party wants to live with you.

Lin Bai thought, today I got five crisp pears, although not as white as the steamed buns, but they are fresh, juicy, crispy, sweet and refreshing, not bad.

Putting down the burden, holding the five crisp pears in his arms, he entered the bun shop. Although Mu Zhen's bun shop is open all day, it mainly does business in the morning, and sells sporadically at other times.

But this job is still not easy. I have to make dumplings every night and get up before dawn to make them. It is really hard work.

There is still room for improvement at other times.

Mu Zhen had her head wrapped in floral cloth and was mending shoes with her head down, looking very focused.

She was pretty, with a thin waist but a plump figure, especially her breasts. Lin Bai couldn't help but take a second look at them every time.

"Sister Zhen." Lin Bai looked like a gentleman.

"Lin Zhuan... Little Linzi, I was just thinking about you, and here you are!" Mu Zhen immediately looked up, stood up, with joy on his face.

"..." Lin Bai didn't want to give the pears to her anymore. "Sister Zhen, I got some pears and brought them to you to try."

"You bought it especially for me?" Mu Zhen happily took it, and her face was even more delighted. "Have you had lunch? Sit down first, I'll give you some buns."

Without waiting for Lin Bai to speak, she put down the crisp pear, picked up the plate, and took out a plate full of buns from the steamer.

"Sister Zhen, I'm not hungry..." Lin Bai was very hypocritical.

"Eat quickly." Mu Zhen sat opposite Lin Bai and watched with joy.

Lin Bai had no idea what face was. He said he was not hungry, but the next moment he started to eat voraciously.

Sister Zhen’s buns still taste the same, so fragrant.

"Eat slowly and have some tea." Mu Zhen poured Lin Bai a cup of cold tea, then supported her cheek with her hand and looked at Lin Bai tenderly.

After Lin Bai finished eating the buns, he felt embarrassed to be stared at, so he wiped his mouth and said, "Sister Zhen, um... it's okay, I'll go back first."

Slip away after eating, with a clear purpose.

"Are you afraid that I will eat you?" Mu Zhen said in a resentful tone, put on her thimble, and lowered her head to make shoes. "You will also make straw shoes when you go back. Can't you just talk to me to relieve your boredom?"

“……”Lin Bai could only sit down obediently.

"I heard that the Axe Gang and the Green Dragon Gang had a fight last night and many people died. Is it true?" Mu Zhen was mending shoes seriously without even looking at Lin Bai.

"Everyone on the street is talking about it, it must be true." Lin Bai said.

"I don't know what these people are thinking. If they die, their wives will become widows and their children will be fatherless. What will they do in the future?"

Mu Zhen said in a gloomy tone, turned his head to look at Lin Bai, and asked: "You won't learn from them in the future, right?"

"Sister Zhen, you're joking. I'm an honest man and I'm timid. I can't stand the sight of blood." Lin Bai smiled.

"I know you are timid, but that's a good thing. Not everyone can live on the edge of a knife. You can earn money but not spend it. Which woman would like her man to go and fight? Especially as a widow, I understand how difficult it is to have a good man." Mu Zhen lowered her head to mend her shoes again.

Sure enough, it came! Lin Bai knew that Mu Zhen would lead to the matter of men and women in just three sentences...

Lin Bai couldn't respond and didn't know what to say.

"By the way," Mu Zhen looked up at Lin Bai, her neck reddening, and changed the subject, "I was chatting with old lady She on the street, and she said that people my age are actually the easiest to get pregnant. She also said that I... I'm older, so I'll be able to give birth. Who knows, I might be able to give birth to three or five more in the future!"

Lin Bai took a glance and didn't know whether Mu Zhen's "big" referred to the top or the bottom.

Anyway, they are not small and can indeed give birth and raise children.

Lin Bai doesn't think he is a good person. If it was just a casual affair, he would just sleep with her for one night and that would be it, but now she is aiming for a lifetime relationship.

How can I sleep with someone without taking responsibility when we are so close? But Lin Bai still has some secrets and wants to go out and see the world, so he can't stay here for long.

"All right."

Mu Zhen interrupted Lin Bai's contemplation, lowered her head and bit off the rope of the shoe, and said proudly: "Try it, it's specially made for you. My maid's work is not good, please don't despise it."

"Sister Zhen, how can I feel so embarrassed?" Lin Bai really felt that the beauty had done him a great favor. The cloth shoes were worthless, but the thoughtfulness in every stitch was priceless.

"Let's try it first. I heard that that thing fits bigger feet as well. I haven't measured your feet, so I'll make it bigger. If it's too small, I can find a stick to support it for two days and then you can wear it." Mu Zhen smiled.

"That thing?" Lin Bai had a headache, thinking that a widow is a widow after all, she dares to say anything.

Moreover, these days, Mu Zhen's words seem to be bolder and more explicit...

"What are you thinking about? I'm talking about the bridge of the nose." Mu Zhen bit her lower lip and smiled, raising her eyebrows to look at Lin Bai.

"I was thinking of the bridge of the nose, what do you think it is?"

Lin Bai also smiled, took off his straw sandals and put on cloth shoes, which surprisingly fit his feet perfectly.

"Take two steps and stamp your feet." Mu Zhen was very happy, as if he had done something great.

Lin Bai did as he was told.

"The shoes I made are exactly your size and fit perfectly." Mu Zhen said meaningfully.

What kind of words are these? Lin Bai can be considered a man who has licked blood, but he still can't withstand Mu Zhen's attack.

"Okay, you're sweating all over, are you that afraid of me?"

Mu Zhen chuckled, "Go home quickly. New shoes might rub your feet. They will become more comfortable after wearing them for a while."

Lin Bai didn't dare to stay long. After saying a few polite words, he quickly picked up his bamboo basket and went home.

Not long after walking, I saw two constables posting something on the street.

This is not normal! Usually, official documents and arrest notices are posted in front of the county government office and at the city gate.

How is it possible to stick it in such a poor place like North City?

Lin Bai went forward with his load on his shoulder to take a look, and idle people on the street also gathered around.

Someone asked, "What does this say? Why did our county master think of North City?"

An old and steady constable looked around at the crowd, his hand on the knife at his waist, and said loudly: "The county lord is sympathetic to the people and is investigating the missing people in Huaxi County! Especially men around 30 years old! Anyone with clues will be rewarded with ten taels of silver!"

The crowd of onlookers all burst into laughter, not believing that the county magistrate was so kind.

The reckless man laughed even louder and asked, "Last night, there was a fight between the Axe Gang and the Green Dragon Gang. I heard that many people died, all of them men. Does this count as missing persons?"

The old detective ignored him and shouted, "Also! If anyone knows who has been to Tianlang Mountain recently, I will reward you with 100 taels of silver if you can provide clues!"

"A while ago, there was a rapist who killed an entire family. There was a gang fight last night, but the county magistrate didn't intervene. Why is he trying to control whether others go up Tianlang Mountain today? Shouldn't all the hunters and firewood gatherers in the village at the foot of the mountain be arrested?" Someone in the crowd said sarcastically.

Upon hearing this, the two detectives did not respond, but instead preached it again before leaving.

Lin Bai understood that this was directed at Pei Wuyong!
They were coming for me too! The body wasn't burned clean that night, and someone came here following the smell!

The first of the two things the detective said should be on Xue Ba, and the second should be on himself...

Lin Bai had expected that someone would come to investigate, but he did not expect that the person was so capable that he could command the ruler of an entire county.

This is clearly a case of both black and white being involved!

"How good is the martial arts of that person? He is definitely not as good as Pei Wuyong, but he is probably better than those three Taoists..."

"But even if they are slightly inferior to those three Taoists, I can never resist them."

"Huh? Why should I worry?"

"Who saw me going up the mountain? Are Xue Ba and I familiar with each other? We were familiar with each other that night, very familiar with each other... but we are really not familiar with each other now."

"I am just a mat weaver and shoe seller! I can't even marry a wife, so I can only have an affair with a widow!"

Lin Bai picked up his load and went home. He felt that the cloth shoes made by Mu Zhen were both fitting and comfortable.

(End of this chapter)