Chapter 11: Night Assassination
During this period, many displaced people have poured into the more than a dozen counties surrounding Qingjiang County.
It was not an isolated incident for people like Xu Mingwei to be ambushed and knocked unconscious.
However, people generally do not carry too many valuables when they go out, and since the culprits could not be found afterwards, and no lives were lost, the matters were left unresolved.
For several days, Xu Chuan had seen shadowy figures lurking around his home.
So, he set up some mechanisms near the wall, such as nails and mouse traps.
If anyone climbed over the wall, they would certainly suffer.
There were also warning bells.
When the mechanisms were triggered, the warning bells would also ring out.
Today's Divination: Below Average. At midnight tonight, five people will climb over the wall, intending to kill and seize property.
Xu Chuan smiled coldly in his heart.
The Xu family was well-known in Dongxi Village, and they did not have as many guards as the Xu family, so it was very normal for them to be targeted.
I wonder if there are any Martial Artists among these few people?
But even if the probability is small, I must be prepared.
Those nails and mouse traps were enough for ordinary displaced people, but if they encountered a Martial Artist, their effectiveness would be limited.
He made some simple crossbows and placed them on the eaves on both sides after nightfall.
Triggering the mechanism would cause these crossbows to fire wildly, and then he removed the warning bells.
Today, Xu Chuan simply patrolled around outside.
What he was thinking about was tonight's events.
Shitou, there might be thieves coming to loot tonight. A quarter of an hour before midnight, you take your bow and wait on the roof. Aim carefully and shoot to kill. Can you do it?
Xu Chuan said abruptly, his expression very solemn.
Father, is this true?
If you believe Father's words, then do as Father says. This concerns the safety of our entire family.
Xu Mingwei did not ask any more questions. I understand, Father. I will listen to you.
Although he did not have the strength of a third-rate Martial Artist, with his Heavenly Strength, keen eagle eyes, and long-range bow and arrow, a sudden attack in the dark posed a great threat even to a second-rate Martial Artist.
Father, should we poison the arrowheads?
Won't you feel uncomfortable?
Xu Chuan looked at Xu Mingwei with some surprise.
Xu Mingwei's eyes sharpened, like knife blades, as if killing intent was gathering.
Those who dare to threaten my family must be eliminated forever.
Hmm.
Xu Chuan nodded. Just do as you think.
Night.
The bright moon hid behind a dark cloud, and the stars were dim and uncertain.
On the bed.
Xu Chuan lay quietly, full of Qi and blood.
Husband, would you like your concubine to help you release some of your fiery Qi?
Xu Chuan, contrary to his usual self, smiled slightly. This fiery Qi has other uses. It's just right to keep it.
Bai Jing was a little confused.
What use?
Is he going to use it on other people?
The 'other people' Bai Jing imagined naturally referred to other women.
Alright, go to bed early tonight. We have to get up early tomorrow.
Bai Jing felt that Xu Chuan shouldn't be that kind of person, so she lay down peacefully and soon fell asleep.
In another room.
Xu Mingwei lit a candle, wiped his bow and arrows, and poisoned the arrowheads.
The room was filled with the atmosphere of soldiers in a barracks waiting for the eve of a great battle.
Oppressive!
Muffled!
Before midnight.
Xu Mingwei, following Xu Chuan's instructions, carried his quiver, held his bow and arrows, and leaped onto the roof in a few quick movements.
Xu Chuan walked out of his room and looked at the roof.
The moonlight was dim, and Xu Mingwei was almost one with the night.
He found a wood-chopping knife and stood in the shadows under the eaves.
Like an assassin, waiting for the right moment to deliver a fatal blow.
A quarter of an hour later.
Big Brother, this is it.
This family is named Xu, and they rose to prominence very quickly, becoming a wealthy household in Dongxi Village in just a few years.
I heard that the head of this family is skilled in cultivation, and by chance, he cultivated qingyu pears. Just this alone should bring in three to four thousand taels annually.
A family of five, besides the couple, there are three sons, the oldest of whom is only nine years old.
A burly middle-aged man in a gray cloth robe looked at the short young man and said indifferently, Fifth Brother, you chose well.
Brothers, be quick and clean. Leave no one in this family alive. After finding the valuables, leave Qingjiang County overnight, just like before.
Now that displaced people are rampant, it's extremely difficult to find a few people.
Yes, Bear Boss.
Several people began to climb over the wall at the same time. Their movements clearly indicated they were experienced.
But they should not be ranked Martial Artists.
Otherwise, even a third-rate Martial Artist would be able to leap over the nearly four-meter-high wall in a few moves.
The moment they landed.
Hiss~
Immediately, three people gasped, unable to help but let out low exclamations.
This was still the result of gritting their teeth and enduring.
Are you three trying to die?
Bear Boss was very displeased, letting out a low warning growl from his throat.
No, Bear Boss, we stepped on nails.
Alright, just be careful. If anyone makes another sound, don't blame me for being impolite later!
They cautiously fumbled a few steps.
Suddenly, a tall person felt something tugging at their ankle.
The next moment.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh~
Seven or eight crossbow bolts shot out from under the eaves simultaneously.
Immediately, two people were shot in the head and heart, dying on the spot, while the other three sustained injuries of varying degrees.
One was shot in the abdomen, and another was shot in the leg, falling to the ground.
Another person had a scraped arm.
Damn it!
Bear Boss roared, and quickly said, There's an ambush, retreat quickly!
As soon as he finished speaking.
Xu Mingwei, who had been waiting on the roof for a long time, had already drawn his bowstring to a full moon, his sharp eagle eyes fixed on the person shot in the abdomen.
Whoosh~
The sound of something breaking through the air rang out.
A black arrow pierced the night sky, instantly shooting through his throat, exiting from behind, and pinning him to the wall behind him.
Second Brother!
Bear Boss's eyes were about to split, and he looked up at the roof.
The moon emerged from behind the dark clouds.
The cold moonlight cast a silver veil over Xu Mingwei.
It was a young boy's face, cold as ice.
His sharp, deep gaze shot into his eyes like an arrow.
It was actually just a boy!
Bear Boss was both shocked and angry.
Xu Mingwei once again drew his bow and nocked an arrow, attracting his attention.
At this moment, Xu Chuan seized the opportunity and exerted force, almost leaping above his head in one stride.
The gleaming wood-chopping knife, accompanied by the downward force, directly chopped down towards his head.
Decisive!
Ruthless!
In his haste, Bear Boss only managed to raise his hand and lift his axe to block, but under the immense force, his tiger's mouth was split, and the axe in his hand fell to the ground.
He himself also fell to the ground.
As he looked on in terror, Xu Chuan turned and swung, the blade of the wood-chopping knife perfectly slicing across his throat.
A gush of hot liquid sprayed out.
Xu Chuan's body and face were covered in specks of blood.
Then came another "whoosh" sound.
The one who had first injured his leg and fallen to the ground was also pinned to the ground by Xu Mingwei.
Seeing that all the thieves were dead, the heart that Xu Mingwei had been clenching finally relaxed, and then he sat down with a thud.
He looked at his hands, which were trembling constantly.
He almost couldn't hold the bow steady.
His head was buzzing incessantly, making him feel dizzy.
As for Xu Chuan, he had already begun to search the bodies.
From Bear Boss's body, he found 12,000 taels of silver notes, an Inner Strength Manual called "Savage Bear Strength," and a small porcelain bottle containing six Qi and Blood Pills.
The others had nothing on them.
It seems they had robbed many wealthy households before.
Xu Chuan began to clean up the battlefield. Xu Mingwei recovered and quickly jumped down from the roof to help.
Let's drag them to the forest and bury them.
Clean the arrows; they can be reused. Remember to wipe off the poison first.
Yes, Father.