Overdraw the future and become a peerless martial god
Chapter 27 Departure
Chapter 27 Departure
The night was dark and a chill filled the quiet streets.
Chu Ning walked through the alleys, his steps steady but slightly hurried.
The search of the Wang family is intensifying, and he must return to his residence as soon as possible to arrange for his sister's whereabouts.
When I pushed open the door, an oil lamp was burning quietly, and the faint light illuminated everything in the room.
Chu Yun was leaning on the bed. Seeing Chu Ning coming back, he smiled faintly: "Ning'er, it's so late, why are you back just now?"
Chu Ning looked at his sister's face, which was still pale but obviously better than before, and his heart warmed slightly.
He walked over, sat on the edge of the bed, and whispered, "Sister, how do you feel?"
Chu Yun nodded gently and said softly, "Much better. The doctor prescribed new medicine these days, and I feel much stronger than before."
She reached out and held Chu Ning's hand, her eyes gentle, revealing a hint of heartache: "Ning'er, have you been very busy recently? You come back less and less often."
Chu Ning was slightly stunned, then chuckled: "Indeed, I'm busy with some things, but don't worry, I'm always thinking of you."
Chu Yun looked at him, a complex emotion in his eyes, and whispered: "Ning'er, you don't have to do so much for me... You have to take care of yourself too."
Chu Ning's heart trembled, and a trace of determination flashed across his eyes: "Sister, we are each other's only relatives. If I don't protect you, who will?"
Chu Yun smiled lightly, his eyes slightly red, and he held Chu Ning's hand tightly: "You have been like this since childhood, always thinking about protecting me..."
The firelight in the house flickered slightly, illuminating the two figures, warm and firm.
After a moment, Chu Ning said softly, "Sister, I plan to have you move to Benlei Martial Arts School."
Chu Yun was slightly stunned: "Why?"
"The Wang family is searching for the culprit behind the destruction of the hunting team. I don't want you to be here alone." Chu Ning's eyes were firm. "Besides, the martial arts hall is safe. With Master Lei protecting you, no one will dare to cause trouble for you."
Chu Yun lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then raised his head and said, "But, is the martial arts hall really convenient?"
"Master Lei has already agreed." Chu Ning said with a smile, "Besides, if you go there, you will be able to meet many martial artists on a daily basis, which will also be good for your health."
Chu Yun stared into Chu Ning's eyes, finally sighed softly, and nodded: "Okay."
The next morning, Chu Ning packed up some important items at home and took Chu Yun to Benlei Martial Arts School.
Along the way, he could clearly feel that the Wang family had more manpower and patrols were more strict. It was obvious that they were conducting a carpet search.
But relying on his identity as the deacon of Benlei Martial Arts School, the people of the Wang family did not dare to stop him.
Soon, they arrived at Benlei Martial Arts School smoothly.
Lei Wanjun learned that Chu Ning was going to bring Chu Yun over today, so he specially arranged a quiet courtyard for Chu Yun to recuperate.
The courtyard is not luxurious, but it is very clean and tidy. Green bamboos are planted all around. When the breeze blows, the bamboo shadows dance, which is quite elegant.
There is a stone table in the courtyard, and next to it is a small pond. The water in the pond is clear, and occasionally a few koi swim in it, adding a bit of vitality.
Chu Yun walked into the courtyard, looked around, and a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes.
Her fingers twisted the cloth tightly around her bundle. The moon-shaped door, shaded by green bamboo, looked like a giant, devouring maw to her. Three months ago, when Widow Li was dragged away by her creditors at the village entrance, she had seen the same exquisite door lintel.
"Sister, the stone steps are slippery." Chu Ning stretched out his hand to help, but she suddenly grabbed his wrist.
"Ning'er," she said in a voice as light as falling leaves, "can this place really accommodate us?"
Chu Ning placed his backhand on the back of her cold hand, rubbing the thick calluses from hard work against the burn marks. "Sister, this will be your home from now on."
Lei Wanjun came over and said with a smile: "Miss Chu Yun, this courtyard is quiet and elegant. If you have any inconvenience, feel free to send someone to find me."
Chu Yun quickly said, "Thank you, Master."
Lei Wanjun waved his hand: "Just call me Uncle Lei."
Chu Yun was a little uncomfortable, but finally nodded: "Thank you, Uncle Lei."
Lei Wanjun smiled slightly and immediately said to Chu Ning, "Your sister is recuperating here, don't worry. I have also arranged for an experienced female warrior to take care of her food and daily life."
After hearing this, Chu Ning finally felt relieved.
At this time, bursts of shouting came from outside the yard.
Chu Yun looked in the direction of the voice and saw the disciples in the martial arts hall were training.
Their steps were in sync, their moves were fierce, and their fists were whistling. Every punch they landed brought with it a thunderous momentum.
A hint of surprise flashed in Chu Yun's eyes: "They... are so powerful." Chu Ning smiled slightly and said: "When you recover, I will also teach you some simple body-building techniques."
Chu Yun looked at Chu Ning in surprise, then nodded slightly, with a long-lost light in his eyes.
Lei Wanjun patted Chu Ning's shoulder and said solemnly, "Your strength is not weak, but remember, there is always someone better. The prefectural capital is not like the county town. There are many masters and talented people there."
He pondered for a moment, took out a letter from his arms and handed it to Chu Ning.
"Keep this letter safe." Lei Wanjun's eyes were deep. "If you encounter any difficulties in the capital, go to Fulongju and find a man named Song Cang and give him the letter."
Chu Ning took the letter and looked a little puzzled: "Who is this Song Cang?"
Lei Wanjun smiled and said, "He's an old friend of mine from the capital city, and he was once a well-known figure. If you really encounter an insurmountable difficulty, he will help you through it."
Chu Ning took a deep breath, solemnly put the letter into his arms, and said with a bow, "Thank you, Master."
Lei Wanjun waved his hand and said with a generous smile: "Why thank me? You are mine, of course I have to protect you."
Chu Ning said goodbye to Chu Yun and Lei Wanjun, and walked out of the Benlei Martial Arts Hall with a determined look.
However, he did not set out for the provincial capital immediately.
He still had a debt to settle before leaving.
The lamb interest from Wang’s pawnshop.
The poison of usury is sucking the blood and flesh of countless low-income people.
Tonight, he wants to intercept all these "flocks of sheep"!
He came to Shen Ji Leather Shop.
Shen Yan sat behind the counter, squinting his eyes slightly, tapping the account book with his fingers, looking lazy.
The wind chimes at the door suddenly rang.
A familiar figure walked in quietly.
"Chu Ning?" Shen Yan raised his eyelids, his lips curled slightly, "You came to see me, you didn't just come to say hello, did you?"
Chu Ning walked up to him and asked in a low voice, "Where is the wealth of the Wang family pawnshop usually stored?"
Shen Yan's pupils shrank slightly, and then he chuckled and said, "Are you planning to... attack the Wang family?"
"That's right." Chu Ning said calmly, "I want 100 taels of gold."
Shen Yan stared at him for a moment, then suddenly laughed: "You are truly audacious. But I am also happy to see the Wang family suffer."
He closed the account book and lowered his voice, saying, "The Wang family pawnshop's property is stored in three places."
"One is the pawnshop itself, but there's a lot of money flowing here, and most of what's stored there are mortgaged items, not large amounts of gold and silver."
"The second is the pawnshop basement. That's where the core wealth is stored, but it's heavily guarded and extremely well-prevented."
"The third is the Wang family's escort team. Every ten days, the Wang family will transport the pawnshop's interest, pawn proceeds, and loan repayments to the capital."
Shen Yan paused and looked at Chu Ning sharply: "Tomorrow is the escort day."
Chu Ning raised the corner of his mouth slightly: "Then rob the escort."
Shen Yan dipped his hand in tea and sketched on the sandalwood table: "The Panlong Mountain Road resembles a snake's slough, but the real fatal point is here—" His fingertip poked hard at a certain spot, "The crack in the Eagle's Beak Cliff. Three years ago, a heavy rain washed away the supporting rock. Now only a half-foot-wide foothold remains."
Chu Ning stared at the water-marked map, then suddenly pulled out a dagger and cut the candle wick. Amidst the dancing shadows, the tip of the knife touched the clifftop with pinpoint accuracy. "Okay, tell me the exact time."
"The falling rocks blocked the road, catching the turtle in the jar." Shen Yan clapped his hands and laughed, "You are indeed a madman who dared to kill Wang Li!"
Shen Yan's fingertips stroked the edge of the account book, and he chuckled suddenly: "The carriage escorted by the Wang family will leave the city at 12:00."
He raised his eyes, a hint of amusement flashing in his eyes, "But..."
"But what?" Chu Ning frowned.
"The leader of the escort is Wang Chongshan's adopted son, Wang Zhe." Shen Yan lowered his voice. "He practices the 'Blood Evil Palm,' which rots anything that comes in contact with blood. Three years ago, he single-handedly slaughtered over a hundred bandits in Black Wind Village."
Chu Ning sneered, and the lightning pattern on his palm floated faintly: "Just right, the new account and old debt are settled together."
(End of this chapter)
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