Zhou Jing nodded in understanding, but he felt a little helpless.
Death Beckoning Yama King… Although this nickname was quite appropriate, it was not very nice.
However, forget it. At least he had a title now. His requirements could not be too high.
“I see. Brother Fang Zhen is forthright and a good man. Come, let’s drink a bowl!”
Zhou Jing composed himself and praised him. He did not hesitate and directly clinked glasses with him.
Because Fang Zhen was also from the Green Forest, everyone chatted for a while. Seeing that their temperaments were similar, they accepted this person to eat and drink together. With Li Chun’s constant flattery, the atmosphere became enthusiastic, and they quickly became brothers.
After chatting for a while, Zhou Jing learned that Fang Zhen had arrived over here from another direction. After asking a little, he knew that the government there had yet to post his arrest warrant.
The matter of the Wu Village was still brewing, and the official procedures had yet to be completed.
Therefore, he could swagger into the city and not be afraid of being stopped.
Li Chun tried his best to befriend Fang Zhen. Although Fang Zhen was quite pleased, he was clearly more interested in Zhou Jing. He wanted to take the initiative to befriend Zhou Jing. It could be said that he had fallen in love with him… No, it was just because they were kindred who thought the same way.
In between their meal, Fang Zhen took a sip of wine and suddenly asked curiously,
“I forgot to ask just now. Why are the three leaders traveling with Brother Chen Feng? Could it be that Brother Chen Feng has already chosen to go up Red Cloud Mountain to take on a position?”
Hearing this, Li Chun turned to look at Zhou Jing. After thinking for a moment, he told him the truth,
“We were originally going to the state capital to do something. It’s just that we met Brother Chen Feng in the Wu Family Village and admired his character, so we helped him. Brother Chen Feng originally planned to travel around to broaden his horizons, so we invited him along to take care of each other.”
“I see.” Fang Zhen’s eyes lit up as he looked at Zhou Jing. “I also like to travel around. Today, it must be fate that I met Brother. If Brother doesn’t mind, why don’t we travel together?”
He had been wandering around and did not have any special place to go. At this moment, he wanted to travel with Zhou Jing and get to know him better.
Zhou Jing was a little surprised. He thought for a moment and did not refuse, “Thank you for thinking highly of me, Brother Fang. How can I dislike it? It’s a pleasure to have a brother accompany me on the way!”
“Haha, it’s settled then.” Fang Zhen was overjoyed at his reply.
Seeing this, Li Chun was a little depressed.
He had wanted to invite him to join him, but before he could say anything, he was ‘kidnapped’ by Zhou Jing.
However, on second thought, if Zhou Jing could join, then Fang Zhen would most likely join as well. Killing two birds with one stone… Thinking of this, Li Chun thought it through and felt relieved again.
At this moment, Fang Zhen looked at Li Chun and asked, “Three leaders, why are you going to the state capital? Is there anything I can do for you?”
Li Chun smiled and lowered his voice slightly,
“It’s not a confidential matter, so there’s no harm in telling my brother. I’m going to the state capital to do three things. One is that a local friend has some connections and can let me buy some weapons for our stronghold. I’m specially here to see this middleman to see if I can negotiate a deal. The second is that in the prison camp of An Lin Prefecture, there’s an old friend of mine who’s also a hero. I came to take care of him on the way. The third is to meet a local hero and make friends with the person.”
Zhou Jing had already asked about the mission of these three people before, so he was not surprised.
He only secretly complained… Li Chun was looking for talents everywhere and making friends with powerful people. Although he was said to be a strategist, he was probably more like the Human Resources Director of Red Cloud Mountain, right?
…
At the same time, in An He Academy, An Lin Prefecture.
Students with long hair and green robes gathered in groups of two or three in the corridor of the academy to read and discuss the Dao. It was a scholarly atmosphere.
Wu Zheng had a beard and was wearing a green robe with a jade pendant hanging from his waist. His appearance was quite outstanding.
He was the eldest son of the Wu family. He was not at home and had been sent to the State Academy to study. In the future, when he took the scholarly examination, he would have a bright future.
The students in An He Academy were all from wealthy families. Other than reading and chatting all day, they drank and played around.
At this moment, Wu Zheng was standing in a small pavilion. He was holding a book in his hand and smiling as he chatted happily with his classmates.
At this moment, a pageboy rushed into the courtyard and rushed over. He shouted in panic and broke the peaceful atmosphere of the academy.
“Eldest Young Master! We’re in trouble! A strong warrior caused a ruckus in the Wu Village and killed the Old Master, Second Young Master, and Third Young Master. The family assets were all occupied by the local villagers!”
As soon as he finished speaking, Wu Zheng was stunned, his face filled with disbelief.
In the next moment, his eyes suddenly rolled back and he fell to the ground. He had fainted from his intense emotions.
“Brother Wu!”
The surrounding students were shocked. They hurriedly moved to the side and hurriedly pinched Wu Zheng’s philtrum to treat him.
Not long after, Wu Zheng slowly woke up.
His face was pale as he hurriedly grabbed his servant’s forearm and said in a trembling voice,
“Quick… Take me to find my in-laws for help! I have to snatch back my Wu family’s business!”