Chapter 261: Chapter 116: The Bow Strikes like Thunder! The Blade Shatters the Blood Dragon!_1
And this ape-faced masked man, inquiring about the demon monster’s news, his true identity and methods remained a complete mystery to Zhou Zhengye. All he could do was to wait, hoping for a miracle that would send those two despicable scumbags plummeting into hell!
The birthday banquet for the Chen family’s brothers’ fiftieth was in five days. Su Changkong was also not idling. To be safe, after leaving Ghost Market, he made a trip to Maple Leaf Village as Zhou Zhengye described.
Although Zhou Zhengye didn’t seem to be lying, Su Changkong needed to personally verify it to be at ease!
When Su Changkong arrived at the Maple Leaf Village described by Zhou Zhengye, it was the wee hours of the morning.
Just as Zhou Zhengye said, not a single living thing was in the entire Maple Leaf Village. Weeds grew wildly, presenting a desolate scene with snakes and vermin lurking among the overgrowth.
Having inquired briefly around Maple Leaf Village and, after spending a few taels of silver, an old man who went into the mountains to gather firewood sighed deeply and said, “Alas… Three years ago, the Maple Leaf Village was wiped out by the soldiers. They claimed it was a rebel camp. I’ve lived here for many years, been to Maple Leaf Village more than once. They were all honest farmers, modest and ordinary people. How could they be rebels?”
Su Changkong nodded slightly, becoming more convinced that what Zhou Zhengye had said was mostly true.
Three years ago, in their pursuit of rebels, the Chen family’s brothers committed a massacre in Maple Leaf Village to gain merit, killing innocents and taking undue credit, resulting in their promotion. Even later when Zhou Zhengye reported this matter, the Dafeng Iron Cavalry did not take any action against the Chen family’s brothers but let the mistake stand.
The Chen family’s brothers surely deserved death. Su Changkong was no saint, and even after learning about the deeds of the Chen family’s brothers, he had no intention of going there to uphold justice. He only cared about this matter to obtain the pill recipe that Zhou Zhengye had in his hands!
“Then, I shall wait for several days hence.”
Su Changkong departed and returned to Dafeng State City. He rested quietly, waiting for the arrival of the fourth day.
Time swiftly passed, and the fifth day quickly approached.
Clear Moon Restaurant in Dafeng State City was a place only the wealthy could afford for seeking pleasure, yet on this day, the restaurant was not serving outsiders, decorated brightly and very festive.
“Is there a wedding at Clear Moon Restaurant today? It’s quite lively.”
Those passing by the entrance of Clear Moon Restaurant curiously peered inside.
“I heard it’s the Chen family’s brothers. The two of them are twins, celebrating their fiftieth birthday, and they’ve spent a hefty amount to book the entire Clear Moon Restaurant.”
“So it’s them!”
Some well-informed individuals knew the identity of those who booked Clear Moon Restaurant, two Chiliarchs from the Dafeng Iron Cavalry.
At dusk, the entire street was cordoned off. Armored soldiers carrying weapons stood solemnly. Each one exuded a powerful aura, standing as firm as pines, resembling sculpted stones with strict discipline.
These were all members of the Dafeng Iron Cavalry under the Chen family’s brothers’ command. They were here today to add grandeur to the fiftieth birthday celebration.
Guests continuously arrived with birthday gifts and invitations, being welcomed into Clear Moon Restaurant, and the entire atmosphere of the banquet was one of peace.
On the rooftop of a tall building three hundred meters away from Clear Moon Restaurant, Su Changkong sat quietly.
At this moment, Su Changkong not only employed the Turtle Breath Shrinkage technique but also used the Disguise Technique he learned in the Giant Whale Gang. To the outside observer, he appeared to be a man in his thirties, with slightly dark skin, inconspicuous in a crowd.
“The Chen family’s brothers haven’t appeared yet?”
Su Changkong polished an arrow in his hand, rubbing the arrowhead until it shone brightly as he thought to himself.
Su Changkong had been waiting here since morning at this spot with a broad view. If the Chen family’s brothers appeared, he would shoot to kill them from here, then leave at once.
The sky darkened, with stars and moon rising high, creating a beautiful night. Guests attending the birthday banquet were in high spirits, many of them colleagues of the Chen family’s brothers, originating from the Dafeng Iron Cavalry.
“They’ve come!”
Su Changkong’s eyes brightened as he sat waiting; he saw a carriage rushing down the street. As the carriage approached, the soldiers on both sides of the street bowed slightly in salute. At the entrance of the restaurant, some guests who had already arrived were waiting.
The carriage stopped, and two men alighted one after the other.
One of them wore blue, seemingly no older than forty, with a burly figure and an air characteristic of soldiers, rugged of face, exuding an intimidating authority without anger. The other, dressed in green, had a visage seven to eight parts similar to the muscular man, though his demeanor appeared somewhat more cultivated.
“It’s the brothers Chen Xingwen and Chen Xingwu.”
Having seen the portraits provided by Zhou Zhengye earlier, Su Changkong recognized the two at a glance as the Chen family’s brothers–the targets of his mission!
“Big Brother Chen, Second Brother Chen, why have you just arrived? You made us wait quite a bit!”
Voices of mock reproach echoed at the entrance of the restaurant.
The man in green, Chen Xingwen, replied apologetically, “Some sundry matters needed addressing in the barracks, causing us to be late! We brothers will each take three drinks as an apology.”
“Hahaha! Three drinks are hardly enough. Today is our day of great joy; we must drink until the seas are dry and rocks crumble!” laughed the man known as Chen Xingwu heartily.
“Exactly, exactly! No leaving until we’re all drunk!”
The crowd of guests nodded in agreement.
“Hm? Be careful!”
At that moment, both Chen Xingwu and Chen Xingwen’s expressions changed abruptly as they felt their hearts pounding. It was the instinctual premonition of a warrior facing a deadly threat; both of them cried out at once.