Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

Dongxi Village.

In the past few days, quite a few guests have come to Chao Gai's estate.

For example, on this day, a man dressed as a scholar and a man dressed as a craftsman also came to Chao Gai's manor.

"Dajian, why did the scholar urgently call the two of us over?"

A young man who looked like a scholar asked his friend a question.

“I don’t know either. Judging from the situation, it seems that something has happened in the Chao Baozheng family, and you are needed to write the inscription, while I will carve the stele. After all, this is what we are good at.”

Dressed as a craftsman, and also called Da Jian, this person is none other than Jin Da Jian, known in the martial arts world as the Jade Arm Craftsman.

Another person skilled in calligraphy was the master calligrapher Xiao Rang.

"Could it be a tombstone?"

Xiao Rang pondered to himself, but the problem was, he hadn't heard of anyone in Chao Gai's family having passed away.

"Brother Xiao, Brother Jin, you've come from afar, you must be tired."

Wu Yong personally came out to greet the two of them, with a particularly bright smile on his face, which left Xiao Rang and Jin Dajian somewhat bewildered.

The scholar is laughing so happily... then it must not be a funeral.

"Scholar, we've been asking you questions, but you haven't told us. When are you finally going to tell us?"

Xiao Rang and Jin Dajian were really curious.

"I can't say right now, but don't worry, what I'm leading you on this mission is a great thing that benefits the country and its people, and once it's done, the reward will be at least this much. I guarantee you won't regret it."

Wu Yong confidently held up five fingers, which only confused Xiao Rang and Jin Dajian even more.

"Five strings of cash?"

Jin Dajian was somewhat uncertain. In his opinion, if he were to pay five strings of cash for carving a stone tablet, he would already be considered a good customer.

"That's too small, Brother Jin. You need to broaden your horizons and open up your perspective."

"Fifty strings of cash?"

Since Wu Yong said that we should have a broad vision, Xiao Rang directly gave a number ten times that.

"Brother Xiao, you're lacking something too."

Wu Yong shook his head, but didn't say anything more. Instead, he led the two of them into the house.

"It can't possibly be five hundred strings of cash, can it? I've never even handled a job that big before, Scholar. Why are you so fond of keeping people in suspense these days?"

As Jin Dajian walked, he continued to laugh at Wu Yong.

Xiao Rang vaguely sensed that something was wrong. Five hundred strings of cash was a very large number for ordinary people.

But just now, when Jin Dajian mentioned five hundred strings of cash, Xiao Rang clearly saw Wu Yong's expression, which was one of disdain.

It seems to be saying:

"Only five hundred strings of cash? Who do you think you are?"

So, does that mean... five thousand strings of cash?

Xiao Rang was shocked. What exactly was Wu Xuejiu planning to do? Could one person really divide five thousand strings of cash?

He... he wouldn't be planning to do something heinous, would he?

Thinking of this, Xiao Rang broke out in a cold sweat. Just as he was about to stop, he saw Wu Yong standing behind him with a sinister look on his face, whispering:

"Brother Xiao, you don't look well. Is it because you've been traveling and haven't rested well? Or has something unpleasant been on your mind?"

"Oh, right, I forgot to mention, Baozheng and I are particularly fond of Brother Xiao and Brother Jin's families. So, Brother Xiao is a smart man, he knows what to do, right?"

"Wu Yong, you!"

Xiao Rang immediately lost his composure. Wu Yong, he really was going to do something bad!

Moreover, they even forced me to come along!

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. Just listen to me, and you'll have everything you need. Your family will also have a good life."

“Brother Xiao, now that you’ve stepped into this manor, you’re on a boat. Do you think it’s so easy to get off?”

In Xiao Rang's eyes, Wu Yong's expression at this moment was like that of a vicious wolf! He wished he could devour him alive.

"Scholar, Xiao Rang, what are you saying? Is it something I can't listen to?"

Jin Dajian walked for a while and found no one around him. He turned around and saw that the two scholars were whispering to each other!

Where's the promised good brother? What, you're not including me just because I'm a craftsman?

"No, it's okay, let's go."

Xiao Rang forced a smile, glanced at Wu Yong, and then quickly stepped forward to walk with Jin Dajian.

There was no other way; in this unfamiliar environment, Jin Dajian was the only person I knew.

I feel safer walking with him.

Wu Yong watched the two figures as they walked away and gave a cold laugh.

Now that you're here, do you think you can just run away?

When Kim Dae-geon realized something was wrong.

It was after he stepped into the house.

The room was filled with menacing-looking people, including a dark-skinned man who was missing half an arm!

Damn, what is this?! He tried to back out, but found that Wu Yong had already closed the door behind him, and Xiao Rang looked regretful!

Well, it's too late.

"Brother Jin, Brother Xiao, let me introduce you. This is Chief Judge Chao, and the others are all heroes. We are about to accomplish something great!"

Wu Yong spoke very casually, as if he were talking about something trivial.

"That is, robbing that old dog Cai Jing's birthday gifts!"

"Robbery...the birthday gifts??"

Xiao Rang was so frightened that he fell to the ground with a thud!

Please, I'm just a scholar!

Even if I know some guns and sticks!

I'm a scholar too!

Jin Dajian also staggered backward.

That's Cai Jing! That's the birthday tribute!

You audacious bunch!

Why, why did you have to drag me into this?!

Jin Dajian glared angrily at Wu Yong, but the guy showed no sign of regret whatsoever.

Instead, he smiled and said to Kim Dae-geon:

"Brother Jin, as I just said, five thousand strings of cash will be given after the matter is accomplished!"

"How many years would it take you to earn five thousand strings of cash by carving stone? Think about it, if you join us, you only need to do a little bit of work, and five thousand strings of cash will be yours!"

"Think about your family! Don't you want to live a good life? Besides, the village head will never mistreat his own brothers."

Wu Yong gave Chao Gai a signal, and Chao Gai, understanding, immediately said:

"That's right, my two heroes, what the scholar said is exactly what I meant."

"I have decided that after this is done, every one of the brothers here will receive an extra thousand, no, two thousand strings of cash! Seven thousand strings of cash for each of us!"

As soon as Chao Gai finished speaking, many people in the room began to breathe rapidly.

Especially Bai Sheng, Li Kui, and Han Bolong, who had just joined.

"As expected, everyone in the martial arts world says that King Chao is exceptionally loyal! This time, I, Han Bolong, will follow the King! Even if I have to give my life, I will make sure the King succeeds!"

Han Bolong was also a tall and mighty man, but he suffered a rather tragic fate in the original novel, where he was tricked by Li Kui and chopped down with an axe as soon as he appeared.

But now, the two of them have actually become teammates in stealing the birthday gifts!

"Alright! So, Xiao Rang, Jin Dajian, are you in or not?"

Wu Yong pressed Xiao Rang and Jin Dajian for answers. Firstly, these two were already being held hostage; secondly, Wu Yong had just threatened their families; and thirdly, seven thousand strings of cash... it was indeed worth the risk.

So, the two of them nodded with tears in their eyes, which was considered as agreeing to Wu Yong's request.

Amidst the joyful atmosphere, suddenly, a farmhand rushed over with a letter in his hand.

After reading the letter, Chao Gai sighed deeply and said to Wu Yong:

"Scholar, this is troublesome. The nine stars can't be aligned."

Upon hearing this, Wu Yong quickly asked, "What's wrong?"

"Dean Dai said that he had just been sent by his superior to deliver a message and did not have time to come over."

Chao Gai was somewhat helpless. What to do now that the Nine Stars were gone? Would the Eight Stars be auspicious?

"Isn't Dai Zong coming...?"

Wu Yong thought for a moment and decided, "Fine, if you don't come, you don't come. Anyway, you'll be the one who regrets it if you don't come."

Thinking of this, he regained his confident smile and said to Chao Gai:

"Guan Zheng, there's no problem. Even if Dai Zong isn't here, there are others. Just trust me, I can definitely put together a Nine Stars Alignment lineup for you!"