Becoming a god by following the natural order and seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune.

Chapter 29 Young and energetic
The air seemed to freeze in front of the Seven Star Gang's headquarters.

The soldiers of the northern city's military camp, clad in black armor, stood in neat formation, facing off against the troops of the western city's military camp.

Even more glaring were the Gao family members flanking them, their furious gazes practically spitting fire. Swords were half-drawn, bows were nocked, and a chilling atmosphere permeated the air, like the deathly stillness before a storm.

Although the number of troops in the north city was slightly smaller, their momentum was even more fierce.

Nearly one-third of them were veterans brought by Chen Sheng and Wu Kuang from the Shanzi Camp. Having experienced the bloody battles of suppressing rebellions, they had long since developed an unruly and fierce spirit.

Seeing that they were about to break through the gate, and someone dared to stop them, their eyes were filled with eager fighting spirit—they would pounce on their opponents without hesitation at the first command.

This fierce spirit inspired the rest of the soldiers in the northern city, and everyone straightened their backs and gripped their weapons tightly.

Gao Yuanhe, the third master of the Gao family, stared intently at everything before him, his heart bleeding.

They were ultimately too late.

That good-for-nothing Ma Changhai couldn't even hold out for a moment!

The Seven Star Gang is a force that the Gao family has painstakingly cultivated with countless resources. It is also a key part of the family's layout in the city. Now that its headquarters has been destroyed, years of hard work have been in vain. How easy is it to rebuild it?
He suppressed his anger and turned to the calm, middle-aged general beside him, clad in light armor, his voice almost forced out through clenched teeth:
"Commander Wang, the Northern City Military Camp is plotting a rebellion! Why haven't you given the order to attack yet?"

Wang Yue, the commander of the Western City, glanced at the ten gleaming crossbows in front of the opposing formation, and his brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.

Take action? That's easy for you to say.

Although he was promoted by County Magistrate Lin Shou in the past, he is now the commander of the West City Military Camp, nominally under the command of County Commandant Wu.

Who is Chen Sheng? He is a trusted confidant whom Wu Kuang personally promoted!

If a real battle breaks out between the camps, Wu Kuang will never let him go, no matter the outcome.

Magistrate Lin's instructions were to "come and provide support, and act according to circumstances," but he wasn't given the chance to actually fight. How to seize this "opportunity," and the delicate balance involved, was enough to make him rack his brains.

"Commander Wang!" Gao Yuanhe's tone grew increasingly impatient upon seeing his silence.

“Brother Gao,” Wang Yue’s voice turned cold, “the infighting between government troops is no small matter. Should I bear this responsibility, or should the Gao family bear it?”

"you……!"

Gao Yuanhe was speechless with anger and about to retort when a clear yet icy voice came from inside the Seven Star Gang's gate—

"Who's making such a racket here!"

The crowd looked in the direction of the sound and saw a young general dressed in light black armor with a long sword at his waist slowly walking out.

He stood tall and straight, his eyes flashing like lightning, with more than ten personal guards following closely behind him, their chilling killing intent palpable.

"Gao Yuanhe!"

"Chen Sheng!"

Their eyes met in mid-air, and they recognized each other instantly.

Gao Yuanhe's eyes flashed with murderous intent, and his hand was already on the hilt of his knife—this guy first killed his nephew Gao Qiheng, and now he has destroyed the Gao family's support for the Seven Star Gang. This hatred is irreconcilable.

Chen Sheng's gaze was equally icy. He learned from Ma Changhai that the death of the original owner's biological father was very likely related to the Gao family, and the third master of the Gao family in front of him was definitely involved.

His knuckles were slightly white as he gripped the knife.

"Commander Chen, I am Wang Yue, the commander of the West City Martial Camp." Wang Yue stepped forward at the opportune moment, cupping his hands to break the deadlock.

Chen Sheng's expression softened slightly, and he returned the greeting with clasped hands:
"So it's Commander Wang. I've heard so much about you."

"I, Wang, have come here on the orders of Magistrate Lin to stop the Northern City Martial Camp from waging war against the Seven Stars Gang. I was unaware of Commander Chen's actions..." Before Wang Yue could finish speaking, Chen Sheng interrupted him.

"The Seven Star Gang instigated a civil unrest and colluded with bandits in Qinglinshui. The evidence is conclusive. I was ordered to suppress the bandits. How can you say that I am 'recklessly waging war'? When Commander Wang reports back to the magistrate, I hope you will tell him the truth."

Chen Sheng's voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears. "Bullshit!"

Gao Yuanhe could no longer contain himself and shouted angrily, "When did the Seven Star Gang collude with river bandits? It's clearly you framing them and settling personal scores!"

Chen Sheng glanced at him sideways, his eyes sharp as knives: "Who do you think you are, daring to concern yourself with military affairs? Get out of here immediately! If you dare to obstruct the suppression of bandits again, don't blame me for making you bleed on the spot!"

"you……!"

Enraged, Gao Yuanhe drew his sword half an inch from its sheath with a clang! The Gao family members behind him were furious and rushed forward with their weapons. The Gao family had been a tyrant in Changshan County for many years, and they had never suffered such humiliation.

"Om-"

Just then, the sound of mechanisms turning came from behind Chen Sheng. Ten crossbows instantly changed direction, and cold bolts accurately locked onto the area where the Gao family members were located.

A chilling killing intent, almost tangible, descended upon them.

Wang Yue's heart skipped a beat. He could see it clearly—as long as Gao Yuanhe's sword was fully drawn, Chen Sheng would definitely order the arrows to be fired without hesitation.

Although this child is young, his decisiveness in killing far surpasses that of ordinary people.

He quickly stepped between the two sides and asked Chen Sheng in a deep voice:

"Commander Chen keeps saying he's 'following orders,' but whose orders are he following?"

"No comment." Chen Sheng's reply was brief and firm.

The atmosphere instantly became extremely tense, and everyone's hearts were in their throats.

Just then, a member of the Gao family came running up, panting, and whispered in Gao Yuanhe's ear: "Third Master, the head of the family has ordered you to hold back for now and return to the manor immediately, and not to cause any more trouble."

Gao Yuanhe's expression changed drastically.

The fact that the patriarch is sending this message now must mean that the situation in the city has changed.

He took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, and stared intently at Chen Sheng, saying each word clearly: "Young man, this is not a military camp, this is Changshan. Don't act too rashly, lest you regret it in the future."

Upon hearing this, Chen Sheng's lips curled into a mocking smile:

"You dare call yourself 'Master'? You didn't even dare draw your sword. I thought I'd stumbled upon some secluded lady. As for your arrogance..." He paused, his tone suddenly rising, "Coincidentally, the 'Sheng' in my name is exactly the 'Sheng' of youthful arrogance!"

"Good! Good! Good! Chen Sheng, I'll remember you!"

Gao Yuanhe said "good" three times in a row, then laughed in anger and said no more. With a livid face, he turned and left. Although the Gao family members were unwilling, they could only surround him and leave dejectedly.

Seeing this, Wang Yue secretly breathed a sigh of relief. At least the conflict did not break out on the spot. He bowed to Chen Sheng again, said nothing more, and led the West City troops to retreat in an orderly manner.

"Commander?"

Yan Ming leaned closer and asked in a low voice for instructions.

Chen Sheng watched the Gao family members disappear into the distance, his gaze deep and unfathomable: "Continue to confiscate the Seven Star Gang's assets, inventory all the stolen money and evidence, and leave nothing out."

"Yes!" Yan Ming solemnly replied.

Deputy Commander Cheng, who had witnessed the entire exchange, dared not be negligent in the slightest towards the young commander. He immediately ordered his men to devote themselves even more diligently to the search and seizure.

Chen Sheng's expression was solemn. He understood that Gao Yuanhe's retreat must have been due to the county magistrate's intervention. Now that the Seven Star Gang had been wiped out, the Gao family would certainly not let it go. Things were getting more and more dangerous.

Fortunately, he also benefited from it.

Once he refines the Earth Spirit Milk, his strength will likely increase dramatically.

Indeed, danger and opportunity coexist.

(End of this chapter)