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

Chapter 40 This is the order

In order to draw the Huang family's attention, Chen Sheng intended to prolong the battle rather than seek a quick victory.

To cover his tracks, he had already issued orders to hunt down the remnants of the Seven Star Gang, and now he was using this as a pretext to mobilize his troops.

To create a grand spectacle, the entire North City garrison was mobilized, fully armed and ready, marching in a mighty force towards the west of the city. This drew much discussion from onlookers, who watched the menacing North City soldiers with fear.

They were discussing which force was about to suffer this time.

Meanwhile, the spies from various factions who were lying in ambush near the North City Martial Camp immediately relayed the news back upon seeing this scene.

The Huang family also received the news quickly. After learning that Chen Sheng was leading a large army to attack the Baisha Gang in the west of the city under the pretext of pursuing the remnants of the Seven Star Gang, they quickly arrived at the scene.

Huang Dongchun slammed his palm down on the sandalwood table, the powerful force causing cracks to appear everywhere.

"Chen Sheng is coming for our Huang family!"

Chen Sheng's blatant and arrogant behavior immediately enraged him. The Huang family elder, standing to the side, stroked his beard and said, "It seems that Chen Sheng has found out that Li Huaisheng has a connection with our Huang family and is preparing to take revenge."

"After all, they are young people and cannot keep their composure."

"The news says he has almost emptied out his entire force, which means the North City Martial Camp is now quite vulnerable. If that's the case, it would be a good opportunity to rescue Li Huaisheng."

A glint of light appeared in the eyes of the oldest member of the Huang family.

Li Huaisheng is, after all, a martial artist at the Marrow Transformation Realm. If he can be saved, it will be a good thing for the Huang family, and will make him grateful and willing to serve the Huang family.

“Uncle is right. Since Chen Sheng is so reckless, let’s teach him a lesson.”

Another elder of the Huang family nodded in agreement.

"In that case," Huang's great-uncle tapped his cane, "the patriarch should take men to the west of the city and do everything he can to protect the White Sand Gang. Huang Ke, you should find a way to infiltrate the North City Martial Camp and try to rescue Li Huaisheng. As for me, I will stay at the Huang family and wait for your good news."

Then he paused again:

"In addition, send letters to the Gao and Yang families, asking them to lend a hand, so they don't just sit idly by and watch our Huang family's strength be weakened."

"Grand Uncle, if Chen Sheng goes too far this time, should we..."

A murderous glint flashed in Huang Dongchun's eyes.

Grand Uncle Huang pondered for a few moments:

"If we can avoid taking action, we should. After all, the other party is an official appointed by the imperial court. Killing him on the spot would have too great an impact. Even if we have to kill him, we can't leave any evidence. If we can protect the White Sand Gang, why not tolerate him for the time being?"

The Qinglin bandits have already made their move; if they plan carefully, he won't live more than a few days.

"Nephew understands."

Huang Dongchun nodded, then walked out of the lobby with a gloomy expression.

West of the city, in front of the White Sand Gang.

The atmosphere was tense, with the ten 'Wind-Breaking Crossbows' that had not yet been returned to the camp being raised again, their arrows aimed directly at the White Sand Gang. A chilling atmosphere filled the air, as if a great battle was about to break out.

"Commander Chen, we, the White Sand Gang, have offended you in some way. Why are you bringing troops to our door today? Is there no law in this government?"

Shen Yuanqiang, the leader of the Baisha Gang, suppressed his anger and questioned him.

Chen Sheng's name was well-known to him. After all, the destruction of the Seven Star Gang was imminent. Therefore, even if the other party came to his door, he did not dare to actually fight. He could only try to delay and wait for Huang's reinforcements to arrive.

"Why did you come here? Don't you know? The remnants of the Seven Stars Gang colluded with the Qinglin River bandits, intending to cause trouble. They were wiped out by my troops. But your White Sand Gang, knowing this, still dared to recruit the remnants of the Seven Stars Gang."

Could it be that you are also colluding with the Qinglin River bandits?

Chen Sheng sat atop his warhorse, looking down at Shen Yuan with a gradually cooling gaze.

"Absolutely not. I, Shen, have never recruited any members of the Seven Stars Gang. Besides, the west of the city doesn't seem to be under Commander Chen's jurisdiction. Even if there were an investigation, shouldn't it be Commander Wang Yue who should be in charge?"

Shen Yuan asked in a low voice, "This is not a question you should be asking. Now I will give you two choices: either hand over the remnants of the Seven Star Gang and confess your crimes, or I will immediately order a strong attack, and then your White Sand Gang will follow in the footsteps of the Seven Star Gang."

"Commander Chen, aren't you being a bit too arrogant?"

Shen Yuan actually wanted to say "arrogant," but he was afraid of angering Chen Sheng, this domineering man, so he could only suppress his anger.

Chen Sheng suddenly raised his hand, and the crossbows behind him began to crackle rapidly, their arrows pointing directly at Shen Yuan.

Do you think I'm just bluffing?

"Commander Chen, hold your hand!"

A loud shout rang out, and Chen Sheng glanced over to see Wang Yue, the commander of the West City Martial Camp, rushing over with a look of lingering shock and anger on his face.

"Commander Wang."

Seeing Wang Yue arrive, Shen Yuan finally breathed a sigh of relief. He had been genuinely worried that Chen Sheng might give an order at the slightest provocation.

"What, Commander Wang, are you going to protect the White Sand Gang?"

Chen Sheng narrowed his eyes slightly.

Wang Yue frowned. He hadn't even figured out what was going on yet, so how did this get dragged into his head? He quickly turned to Shen Yuan beside him to explain.

Shen Yuan dared not delay and quickly recounted what had just happened.

After listening, Wang Yue's expression turned solemn:

"Commander Chen, is there some misunderstanding here?"

"I have received definite information, and there is no mistake. However, if Commander Wang continues to delay here and allows those remnants to escape, it may really become a misunderstanding."

"Alright, even if that's true, shouldn't Commander Chen give me an explanation for coming to Xicheng to arrest people without a second thought?"

Arriving at his territory to arrest someone without even a word shows a complete disregard for him.

"When I wiped out the Seven Star Gang, Commander Wang led his men there. Shouldn't he also give me an explanation?"

"I was acting on the orders of the county magistrate."

"Coincidentally, I, Chen, was also acting on the orders of the county magistrate."

Upon hearing Chen Sheng's words, Wang Yue was speechless, choked with emotion.

“I did show Commander Chen the county magistrate’s documents at the time.”

After Gao Yuanhe withdrew, he had explained the situation in writing so as not to offend Chen Sheng.

Chen Sheng smiled, then waved his hand. Yan Ming, who was standing next to him, immediately understood and offered him paper and pen. After taking the paper, Chen Sheng wrote the word 'command' on it in a flourish.

It was shown directly to Wang Yue for inspection.

"The order from County Magistrate Wu is here. If you have any questions, you may go to the county office to ask. If you dare to obstruct me now, you will be disobeying orders."

Looking at the words Chen Sheng had just written, Wang Yue was so angry he almost vomited blood. He had previously thought Chen Sheng was quite polite and steady in his actions, but today he never expected Chen Sheng to be so arrogant and presumptuous.

They completely disregarded him!

How could he dare to question Wu Kuang? Chen Sheng was Wu Kuang's confidant, and even if the order was wrong, Wu Kuang would definitely protect and shield Chen Sheng.

Shen Yuan, standing to the side, was stunned by Chen Sheng's arrogant attitude.

That's outrageous!
Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

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