The Killer's Cleansing Manual

Bai Shu and Qi Zhen fought one against two, and Ye Xi fought one against four, and it was a melee.

In addition to the five people shot and killed during the initial confrontation, the three people shot and killed during the fierce battle, and the three people killed with daggers, there were still twelve killers on the other side.

Lin Shanjuan roughly calculated that he needed to kill three more people before he would have enough energy to help them. He turned around and shot the one chasing him in front to death with an arrow. The next second, he dodged the crossbow arrow by doing a backward flip. He picked up the dead man's steel knife with his toes and fought with the two people chasing him.

Killers are in a business that risks their lives. Even if they die, they will not reveal the information of their employers. Lin Shanjuan knows this very well, so he will not show any mercy. He quickly takes care of the three people on his side, and then goes to help Qi Zhen and Bai Shu.

As the leader of the capital's garrison, Qi Zhen's martial arts skills are naturally not low. Although Bai Shu doesn't have much kung fu, he is strong and has the courage of ten thousand men. Together with Ye Xi, who has been fighting enemies at the border for many years, it is natural that they can deal with these temporary killers.

The other side underestimated them, thinking they were only three people, and that they were weak and helpless, so sending out twenty or so people would be more than enough. However, they were unaware of Lin Shanjuan's skills, and they didn't expect Ye Xi to join them, which gave them an opportunity.

The last person saw that all the others were killed, and his knees went weak and he knelt in front of Ye Xi.

"Lady, please spare my life! I have a wife at home. If you are willing to keep her safe, I will tell you everything I know!"

They looked at each other, and Ye Xi asked, "Where is your wife?"

"In... in Wuyan Town."

Is it also Wuyan Town?

It seems that this place has quite a few secrets.

Lin Shanjuan threw the bow to Bai Shu, who then put it on his back. He walked over and asked, "Then tell me first, who asked you to come?"

The man hesitated for a few seconds. Ye Xi was also impatient. Before he could think of where to start, she pulled out the big knife and put it on his neck!

"County Magistrate!" The man's voice became distorted. "It's County Magistrate Hu, Hu Qun!"

Lin Shanjuan gave Ye Xi a thumbs up from behind her waist, and Ye Xi smiled at her.

The man spilled out everything he knew like pouring beans, fearing that if he was any slower Ye Xi would chop off his head.

"My name is Xu Cheng, and I'm from Wuyan Town. Three days ago, Hu Qun found us. I overheard him say, 'Lord Zhao has sent a letter saying they're almost here. We must kill them.' I don't know anything else. Lady, please spare my life!"

Ye Xi put away the knife and became even more suspicious about the identities of Lin Shanjuan and the other two.

With such an archery skill that never misses the target and two followers, he should not be an unknown person in the capital or in the martial arts world. How come she has never heard of the name "Lin Shan"?

Lin Shanjuan nodded. Coincidentally, this person could serve as a witness, so he asked, "How far is it from here to Wuyan Town?"

Xu Cheng shook his head: "It's not far, we can arrive in another half day's walk."

Lin Shanjuan nodded and signaled Bai Shu to tie the man up: "Then you lead the way, let's go."

The four of them remounted their horses, with Xu Cheng leading the way. Lin Shanjuan recalled the prisoner Ye Xi had pursued two months ago. Hearing her say that he was a deserter who had stolen military supplies and was selling them illegally, he couldn't help but have some associations.

"Xu Cheng, where did you get these knives and other things?"

Xu Cheng knew everything and said, "Our boss gave me the silver and I went to exchange it with the leader of the Tiger Head Camp in the town."

Ye Xi immediately understood what she meant and asked, "What is this Tiger Head Camp?"

Xu Cheng: "The Tiger Head Camp is a place that sells weapons and explosives. The leader, Hu Chong, is Hu Qun's younger brother. He often used his brother's protection to bully others. Later, I don't know where he got the connection, but he started selling weapons and explosives, and they were all military-grade."

Bai Shu: "All weapons supplied by the military have special markings. You dare to buy them without knowing the source. Aren't you afraid of being discovered?"

Xu Cheng shook his head: "We only buy fire bombs. As for weapons and feather arrows, we usually buy them from other places."

Lin Shanjuan and Ye Xi looked at each other - it seemed that military weapons were generally not sold, so why did he steal so many and stockpile them?

Xu Cheng did not lie. By noon, they had indeed entered the territory of Wuyan Town.

They couldn't act rashly before finding out the situation clearly, so they found an inn to stay in.

Lin Shanjuan was in his room thinking about what happened in the afternoon when Ye Xi knocked on the door and came in.

"Excuse me, but I have many doubts in my mind, and after much thought, I think it would be better to talk to you."

She sat down straight away. Lin Shanjuan shook his head and said, "I was just looking for you. Is it convenient for me to ask how much Chen Qiang, the one who escaped, stole?"

Ye Xi sighed, "I'll tell you what happened. He used to be the chief officer of the army, and all military supplies would be registered through him. Last winter, the soldiers suddenly ran out of bedding and clothing. Add to that the invasion of the southern barbarians, and when the battle started, they discovered they didn't have enough fire bombs either."

"That battle was extremely difficult, and my father, in a rage, ordered him to investigate the matter thoroughly, and at the same time petitioned the court for military supplies."

"We didn't expect him to be the one who stole the money. Naturally, he embezzled one-tenth of the military supplies issued by the court."

"Because of the shortage last year, a month ago, I suddenly had the urge to check the military warehouses, and I discovered that they were indeed much less! So I deliberately set up a plan, pretending that the court had sent more military supplies, deliberately testing him, and that's how I caught him in the act."

"But this man was cunning. I received a tip that his target was Wu Yanzhen, so I chased him along the way. But as you know, he was rescued by his accomplices that day."

"He's been in charge for seven years. The military supplies he stole could at least supply an army of tens of thousands. This is a serious matter. And the military supplies were taken from the Qing Cang Army. If they were used... then the Qing Cang Army would be the criminals of the imperial family!"

Her face was full of determination to "get it back at all costs". Lin Shanjuan nodded and thought of a way in his mind.

Putting aside the fact that she had to protect her financial backer, Ye Xi was a nice person, so it wouldn't be a problem if she did her a favor.

Fortunately, I still have a card to use - Xu Cheng.

"Do you have money?" Lin Shanjuan suddenly asked.

Ye Xi was stunned, then nodded hesitantly: "Do you want it?"

Lin Shanjuan nodded, then shook his head: "I'm suggesting that we pretend to be someone buying military supplies and ask Xu Cheng to go and make the connection. Then we can take the opportunity to sneak in and take a look. If they are indeed stolen from the Qing Cang Army, we can then come up with a plan."

Ye Xi nodded: "To be honest, I think so too. But Xu Cheng is your witness. If I delay your business, I will feel very sorry."

Lin Shanjuan remembered the reason why he surrendered - he seemed to have a wife.

Since he was willing to tell them all this for his wife, then his wife must be exploitable.

"Don't worry about that. I'll go talk to him."