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Chu Tang clicked his tongue. The border army was too corrupt. “When did they last contact you?”
“Five days ago,” Qu Wu replied. “They stole a batch of arrows five days ago.”
Chu Tang asked, “Do you know how they managed to steal them?”
Qu Wu shook his head. “I don’t know. I led the guards away, and I didn’t see anything. I’m puzzled myself.”
For the arrows to be removed from the storage tent, even with the guards distracted, there should be some evidence. Chu Tang felt challenged. “Do you think the person who contacted you is someone you know?”
Qu Wu was certain, “No, I don’t recognize the voice, it was very unfamiliar. But I know he’s from this camp; he had the presence of a soldier.”
Chu Tang waved him aside, “Stand over there.” He then motioned to another person by Chen Yi’s side. “Come here.”
After questioning all three, Chu Tang concluded that their tasks were identical—to distract the guards. Additionally, many others in the camp seemed to be involved.
As he pondered, Chu Tang’s gaze flicked to the pile of firewood. “How was this brought in?”
All three answered in unison, “We don’t know.”
It dawned on Chu Tang that he had overlooked something. The large amount of firewood must have been brought in somehow, and since the entire route from entering the camp to the storage needed scrutiny, the smugglers must be a chain of people, each covering for the others. Moreover, the arrows might have been swapped before even entering the store, not necessarily stolen as assumed.
“Chen Yi, take me to the quartermaster.”
“Right away, Brother Chu.”
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The quartermaster’s tent was located at the entrance to the storage area, a large tent where the quartermaster’s officials worked.
Two guards at the entrance stopped Chu Tang as he approached, demanding he leave the restricted area.
Chen Yi stepped forward to intervene, but Chu Tang produced a token, “Can I enter now?”
Recognizing the token, the guards immediately stepped aside, showing deep respect, “Please, go ahead.”
Chu Tang entered the tent.
Inside, twelve officials were quietly working at their desks. The one at the front left side scolded Chu Tang, “Get out, this isn’t a place for you!”
Chu Tang slammed the token on the official’s desk, “Is this official perhaps feeling guilty?”
The official stuttered on seeing the token, which held as much authority as Chen General himself, granting free access to any part of the camp.
Instantly, all eyes in the tent turned to Chu Tang, filled with inquiry.
After verifying the authenticity of the token, the official’s demeanor softened, “I was not aware of your status, but if this is under Chen General’s orders, I will cooperate.”
“Good attitude.” Chu Tang pocketed the token and as if flickering light touched his eyes, he said, “Insiders, step forward.”
Chen Yi and Chen Er watched in shock as officials from the right side of the tent stood up, their faces pale.
The rest of the officials were stunned.
Chu Tang folded his arms, “Chen Yi, Chen Er, aren’t you going to arrest these people?”
They snapped out of their daze and rushed to bind the accused, then hurried to inform General Chen. When General Chen heard the news, he came immediately.
“Chu Tang, are you certain you haven’t wronged them?” General Chen couldn’t believe that half of the quartermaster’s officials were traitors.
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“I never wrong anyone,” Chu Tang assured him before addressing the officials, “Soon, General Chen will question you. Be honest.”
After finishing his instructions to General Chen, Chu Tang said, “I’ll leave this matter to you. I’m going to speak with the quartermaster officials who were imprisoned.”
A couple of things still bothered him: the firewood appeared after the arrows were found missing, and the previously stolen arrows’ location remained a mystery.
General Chen sighed, “Go ahead.”
Under the guidance of Chen Yi and Chen Er, Chu Tang headed to the city’s prison.
In the city prison, managed by one of Tang Jinghong’s trusted aides, Chu Tang prepared to meet this person.
The dungeon was dark and damp, with a foul smell that made one uncomfortable all over. As soon as Chu Tang arrived, he coincidentally encountered a jailbreak attempt.
The prison guards shouted, “Secure the gates! Don’t let them escape!”n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Just as Chu Tang, accompanied by Chen Yi and Chen Er, reached the main gate, about seven or eight prisoners prepared to escape, brandishing knives with a desperate ferocity, “Get out of the way, or we’ll kill you!”
Chu Tang, with a casual gesture, grabbed a thick stick nearby and swung it lightly forward.
The stick flew out, knocking all the escaping prisoners back, hitting them on the heads and knocking them out cold.
Chen Yi and Chen Er were left gaping; Chu Tang’s display of internal strength was clearly at a masterful level.
The prisoners behind, who had hoped to escape, hesitated and then retreated in fear. Chu Tang, who looked gentle and clean, evidently possessed lethal skills.
The guards quickly approached, “Surrender now, or face the consequences!”
Faced with the choice between certain death and possible imprisonment, the prisoners chose the latter—survival meant there was still hope.
However, there were still those unafraid of death. One burly man with a round face charged at Chu Tang with a knife, seemingly intent on a suicidal attack.
Chen Yi and Chen Er moved to protect Chu Tang.
Chu Tang grabbed the stick again and swiftly struck the round-faced man on the head with speed that was almost imperceptible to the onlooker.
The man’s advance halted abruptly; his eyes widened in disbelief as blood trickled from his hair. A moment later, his eyes slowly closed, and he fell to the ground, dead.
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Everyone watched the scene in fear. Chu Tang’s attacks were so fast that they were nearly impossible for anyone to react in time. Engaging him in combat was like sending oneself to death.
Indeed, in Chu Tang’s eyes, everyone else’s movements were painfully slow. Fighting them was effortless for him.
Chu Tang spoke with authority, “Go back to your cells, or do I need to send you to meet the King of Hell?”
The inmates quickly returned to their cells, choosing to live miserably rather than die.
The jailer was stunned. This was the easiest time they had ever had recapturing escaped prisoners. If they could have a few more people like Chu Tang, managing the prison would be much easier.
The jailer stepped forward to salute, “This young master, may I ask—”
Chen Yi immediately showed the command token, “We are here under General Chen’s orders to interrogate the military supply officers.”
The jailer bowed profusely, full of compliments, “This way, young master.”
Everyone kept calling him young master. Chu Tang looked at himself, wondering if he really looked like a scion of a wealthy family.
Following the jailer, Chu Tang arrived at the front of the cell that housed the military supply officers, located in the deepest part of the dungeon.
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The jailer instructed the guards to unlock the door, then respectfully invited Chu Tang inside, “Please, young master.”
Inside the cell were five prisoners, all formerly key officials of the military supply department, now in a state of disarray and stench.
Chu Tang instructed Chen Yi and Chen Er to stay at the cell door while he entered alone.
As soon as he entered, Chu Tang’s expression changed—the prisoners were already dead, and they had just died. “Jailer, who has been in here?”
The jailer, puzzled, responded, “Young master, no one has been in here.”
Chu Tang’s expression turned stern, “Then how did they die?”
The jailer’s complexion turned pale, and he hurried to check. After checking, he became panicked, “They are indeed dead, the bodies are still warm, definitely just killed. Young master, someone must have killed them while we were dealing with the escapees.”
Chu Tang turned to the guard holding the keys, “Who took the keys from you?”
Before the guard could respond, a dart flew from the crowd, striking him in the throat, and a figure dashed out of the cell.
Everyone saw a blur, and the next second, Chu Tang had dragged someone back, throwing him onto the ground.
Everyone was stunned by his speed—it was faster than lightning!
This was one of the inmates who had planned to escape. Chu Tang hadn’t noticed him earlier because he had hidden himself away.
Chu Tang removed the man’s limbs to prevent any chance of suicide and then went to assist the guard hit by the dart. Unfortunately, the dart was poisoned, and the guard was already dead.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Chu Tang approached the captured man, pulling off his mask, “Do you know him?”
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Everyone shook their heads in unison, “No.”
Chu Tang kicked the man, “Who do you work for? Did you kill those military supply officers?”
The man glared at Chu Tang hatefully, ready to bite his tongue to commit suicide, but Chu Tang slapped him across the face and then pointed a finger at the man’s forehead, “Talk. Who do you work for?”
Twisting in agony, the man managed to spit out, “The Second Prince.”
Everyone’s faces changed at this revelation—how could it be the Second Prince? Now that they knew this secret, would the Second Prince kill them to silence them?
Chu Tang frowned, troubled by the chaos within the Eastern Linge. “Did the Second Prince order you to steal the arrows? Where are the arrows?”
“The arrows have been sold. You can’t find them now,” the man grimaced in a mix of helplessness and rage. How had he ended up confessing everything?
Chu Tang pressed for details quickly, “How did they get the arrows out of the military camp? Where is the money from the sale? Who is the buyer?”
The man replied, “I don’t know how they got them out, but the money from the sale definitely went into the Second Prince’s coffers. As for the buyer, anyone who needed them could buy them—it was a secret transaction, who knows who they are?”
Chu Tang furrowed his brow, “Have all the arrows been sold?”
“Yes, the arrows were sold as soon as they were available. Everyone was eager to buy them.”
Chu Tang was impressed by these people’s audacity to steal and sell military supplies. Couldn’t they think of a legitimate business to run?
“And who is your master?”
The man replied, “I’m under one of the Second Prince’s men, Xiao He!”
Chu Tang considered what to do next but said nothing for the moment. The jailer, tentatively asked, “Young master, what do we do next?”
Chu Tang scanned the jailer, “Ensure you guard the cell properly. Not only did a jailbreak occur, but someone managed to kill all the key prisoners. You’ve been severely negligent.”
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The jailer quickly responded, “You’re right, young master. We’ll make sure to improve.”
Chu Tang didn’t say anything more and called Chen Yi and Chen Er to return to the military camp. “General Chen, what did the interrogation reveal?”
General Chen looked extremely grim. “They were precisely the officials in charge of the military supplies inspection. They colluded to replace the arrows with firewood in the storeroom. Those arrows were never even brought into the camp.”
Chu Tang asked, “How were the arrows stolen, was anything revealed from the questioning?”
General Chen shook his head, “The officials didn’t know. They were only responsible for the bait-and-switch. The actual theft was carried out by others.”
Chu Tang was silent for a moment, then said, “General Chen, I have some bad news. The mastermind behind all this is the Second Prince. He has sold all the stolen arrows, and the buyers are shrouded in mystery, impossible to track down.”
General Chen wanted to tear these traitors apart, “This is outrageous!”
Chu Tang shared his disdain for such traitors. “General Chen, stay calm. What we need now is to gather evidence and execute the Second Prince on the spot.”
General Chen regained his composure. “You’re right. And, we still need to investigate the thief within the camp.”
“I’ll do my best,” Chu Tang promised.
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General Chen suggested, “Why don’t you rest a bit in the tent? I’ve ordered some food sent over for you. Take it easy with the investigation.”
“Alright.” Chu Tang returned to his tent, where a variety of exquisite dishes awaited him, appearing to be carefully prepared.
Chu Tang’s lips curled up slightly as he sat down and started eating.
Every dish was laced with poison. It was unclear who had ‘thoughtfully’ prepared this, but the food tasted surprisingly good.
Chu Tang said, “Chen Yi, the tent is a bit stuffy. Open up the tent flap for me.”
“Right away, Chu Brother.” Chen Yi and Chen Er lifted the tent flap and pinned it aside.
Chu Tang moved his table to the tent entrance and ate in full view of everyone. He casually watched who came by to see him eat, likely pinpointing the next lead.
“The camp’s cook isn’t bad at all, making such delicious food. I should ask General Chen to reward him later.”
Chen Er swallowed his saliva; their own food was plain in comparison. Chu Tang’s table was laden with an assortment of chicken, duck, fish, and meat, a rarity for them.
Seeing his longing look, Chu Tang would have invited them to join him if not for the poison, “Go fetch me some water.”
Chen Er pointed at the clear chicken soup, “Don’t you like the soup?”
Chu Tang replied, “I feel like drinking water now. I’ll have the soup later.”
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“I’ll get it for you.” Chen Er swallowed hard, seemingly longing to taste a bite.
Soon after, Chen Er returned with a cup of tea, “Should I set it on the table?”
Chu Tang directed him to place it on the side of the table.
After setting down the tea, Chen Er quickly left the tent, unable to bear watching the food any longer without drooling, which would have been too embarrassing.
Chen Yi saw his brother’s predicament and said, “When we get our military pay, I’ll treat you to a good meal.”
Chen Er couldn’t help but fantasize about such a feast, drooling again, “I want to eat roasted whole lamb and drink fine wine. Brother, can we afford it?”
Chen Yi hesitated, “We can afford the roasted lamb, but the wine might be too expensive.”
Disappointed, Chen Er muttered, “Oh…”n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Chu Tang, overhearing their conversation, felt a pang of sadness. How could military pay be so low? “How much do you get for military pay each month?”
Chen Er sighed, “Two silver taels.”
Even laborers earn three to five taels a month; the soldiers’ pay was unjustly low. “Why so little?”
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Chen Er kicked a stone in frustration, “It used to be three taels, but it’s hard for the court’s pay to come through, so it was cut.”
“Cutting one tael from each soldier across the entire camp adds up to three hundred thousand taels…” Something was off. Chu Tang frowned.
Chen Er added with a hopeful tone, “General Chen said once the court sorts out the military pay, they’ll give us what they owe.”
Chu Tang thought quietly, never hearing from General Tang about any pay issues. Something was amiss here. “When did they start cutting your pay?”
“It’s been a year,” Chen Er said, somewhat helplessly.
Chen Yi shot Chen Er a look, signaling him not to divulge too much, fearing it might bring trouble. However, Chen Er, trusting Chu Tang, ignored his brother’s caution.
Chu Tang remained silent, finishing his meal.
Just then, a cook approached cheerfully. “Young master, is the food to your liking? Is there enough? I can make more if you like.”
Chu Tang pointed to the dishes on the table with his chopsticks. “Did you prepare all this?”
The cook nodded eagerly, proud of his duty. “General Chen instructed me to take good care of you. I made all these dishes myself, especially since I wanted to make sure they suited your taste.”
Chu Tang appreciated the effort. “Well done. Keep to this standard in the future.”
The cook scratched his head, looking puzzled but worried. “I’m afraid that might be difficult. The military provisions haven’t arrived yet, and there have been cuts all around. It was hard enough to prepare this meal.”
Chu Tang was taken aback. “That difficult? I always thought military camps were well-supplied. Why is it so tight here?”
“Next time, just serve me what the soldiers are eating,” Chu Tang suggested, realizing the severity of the resource shortages.
The cook smiled honestly. “Sure, I understand.”
As the cook left, Chu Tang noticed two soldiers passing by. He deliberately commented loudly, “I’ll try to finish all this food, to avoid waste.”
The soldiers glanced at the feast on his table, their eyes widening with envy.
Seeing their longing looks, Chu Tang felt a pang of guilt. If only the dishes weren’t poisoned, he would have invited everyone to share the meal.
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Gradually, several soldiers passed by Chu Tang’s tent. He memorized their faces, planning to investigate each one later.
While Chen Er eagerly hoped Chu Tang would leave him a chicken leg, Chu Tang finished all the food on his plates.
Chen Er watched the empty dishes with a sigh, resigning himself to the fact that there would be nothing left for him. “I’ll take the dishes to the kitchen to be washed.”
Chu Tang instructed, “Leave the dishes. A young master like me never uses the same bowl twice.”
The dishes had been contaminated with poison, so it was safer to dispose of them.
Chen Er was flabbergasted, “…”
Is this level of extravagance normal?
Even the usually composed Chen Yi couldn’t help but give a sideways glance, cautiously asking, “Chu Tang, when you say not to use the same dishes, do you mean to give them to someone else, or to smash them?”
“Smash them!” Chu Tang slammed his hand on the table, and all the dishes shattered into powder under the distressed gaze of Chen Yi and Chen Er.
Chu Tang waved his hand, and the powdered shards flew off into the soil, disappearing without a trace.
Chen Er was dumbstruck, “Really, smashed?”
Chu Tang stood up, dusting off his hands, “That’s enough, you don’t need to stay with me anymore. I’m going to rest now, and you should too.”
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Chen Yi, ever dutiful, asked, “Chu Tang, when are you going to investigate? We’ll come over then.”
Chu Tang waved them off, “Go rest. I’ll call you when I need you.”
Chen Yi and Chen Er exchanged looks, nodding in agreement, “Yes.”
After they left, Chu Tang pulled the tent flap down, casting a spell to isolate the tent from the outside world. Many were spying on him in the shadows, and it was better to be cautious.
Chu Tang then sent a message to Tang Jinghong using the Golden Phoenix, “Jinghong, the military pay for the border troops has been reduced from three taels to two. Did you know about this?”
Tang Jinghong’s response was quick and surprised, “Impossible, the court has never reduced the military pay for the border troops, and I haven’t heard anything about insufficient funds.”
Chu Tang was puzzled, “This issue has been ongoing for a year. That’s a loss of three hundred and sixty thousand taels annually. Where is the money going?”
Tang Jinghong replied, “I will dispatch someone to investigate this matter immediately. Focus on your investigation into the missing arrows; leave the rest to us. Any progress on that?”
Chu Tang reported, “Yes, it turns out the Second Prince is behind it. He’s been selling off military arrows from the camp. But there’s a twist—I still don’t know how they’re getting the arrows out. I was going to investigate further, but the Second Prince got ahead of us and killed the witnesses.”
Tang Jinghong advised, “Take your time with the investigation. There’s no rush.”
Chu Tang informed him, “I should have some leads by tonight. I’m going to rest for a bit before heading out again.”
Tang Jinghong responded, “Then rest well, and ask General Chen for anything you need.”
“Alright,” said Chu Tang.
…
Near the military camp, under a birch tree, two men were verifying their identities with wooden tokens and comparing tattoos on their arms to confirm their affiliation. Once confirmed, they started a serious discussion.
One man wore a mask, and the other was masked.
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The masked man spoke in a grave tone, “After General Chen hit a dead end, he went to Tang Jinghong, who sent a soldier to investigate the missing arrows. I don’t understand Tang Jinghong’s intentions.”
The man in the mask pondered for a moment, “Has that soldier found out anything?”
“He’s already traced it back to the Second Prince,” the masked man disclosed.
The man in the mask looked concerned, “Is there any evidence?”
“The only witness is the assassin caught by the soldier in the dungeon, who is now hidden somewhere by the soldier. There’s no physical evidence.”n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Relieved, the man in the mask said, “Without evidence, it doesn’t matter. By the way, I came to tell you that all operations in the camp are to be halted for now. We don’t know enough about this soldier to take risks.”
The masked man nodded, “Understood. Any other orders?”
“How do you judge this soldier?” the man in the mask asked.
Pragmatically, the masked man replied, “He’s competent, quickly linking the issue to the Second Prince. However, he hasn’t yet figured out how we’re smuggling the arrows out, so there’s no need to worry.” The man in the mask instructed, “We are at a critical point now; we cannot afford to be careless.”
The masked man bowed, “Understood.”
The man in the mask leaned in closer and whispered, “Coordinate with us for the next step of our plan…”
After receiving his instructions, the masked man nodded in agreement, “Understood.”
With no further discussion, both men glanced around to ensure no one was watching and then discreetly went their separate ways.
…
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Back in the tent.
“Big brother, how rich must Chu Tang’s family be to afford to smash dishes after just one use?” Chen Er was still puzzled by Chu Tang’s extravagant behavior.
Chen Yi patted his brother’s shoulder, having no better explanation, “Don’t think too much about it. It’s smashed now, and it wasn’t ours to worry about.”
Chen Er, chewing on his fingernail, looked envious, “Big brother, we can’t even afford a drink of flower-scented wine, and yet he wastes so much.”
Chen Yi quickly covered Chen Er’s mouth, whispering cautiously, “You shouldn’t talk about such things. Let’s save our money a bit more. After next month, we might be able to afford that drink.”
Realizing his indiscretion, Chen Er looked around to make sure no one had overheard them before relaxing, “Okay.”
Just then, the cook approached, “Chen Yi, Chen Er.”
Chen Er, puzzled, asked, “What brings you here?”
The cook, acting familiar, sat down beside them, “Aren’t I in charge of preparing Chu Tang’s meals? I’m about to start dinner and came to ask what he likes so I can prepare it.”
Chen Er thought about what rich people might eat and then suggested, “He comes from a very wealthy family, so just prepare some exotic delicacies for him.”
The cook rubbed his hands awkwardly, “You know how tough it is in the camp, where can I get exotic ingredients?”
Chen Yi, more straightforward, said, “He mentioned earlier that he’d eat what we do.”
Chen Er disagreed, “That must have been just polite talk. He was sent by General Tang. If we actually serve him our standard meals, wouldn’t that be offending General Tang?”
After a moment of thought, Chen Yi had an idea, “Let’s go hunting then? We have some free time now.”
The cook agreed, “That’s a good idea.”
Chen Yi also approved, “Let’s go then.”
The trio grabbed their bows and arrows, got permission from their superior, and started towards the camp’s exit.
Coincidentally, just as they were leaving, Chu Tang arrived at the gate, “Where are you going?”
Chen Er cheerfully called out, “We’re going hunting. Do you want to come along?”
Chu Tang, suspecting that the cook and others who watched him eat might be involved in some scheme, decided it would be a good opportunity to investigate further, “I’ll join you, just let me grab my bow and arrows.”
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Chen Er dismounted and said, “No need for you to go; wait here, I’ll fetch it for you.”
Chu Tang smiled and nodded, “Thank you for the trouble.”Nôv(el)B\\jnn
“It’s no big deal.” Chen Er didn’t think much of it and had already run off before finishing his sentence.
The kitchen helper approached, trying to ingratiate himself, “Young Master, the camp’s food isn’t great, so we plan to go hunting and cook something delicious for you tonight.”
Chu Tang smiled and responded, “That’s very thoughtful of you, thank you.”
The kitchen helper waved his hand dismissively and chuckled, “It’s all part of my duties, no thanks needed.”
Testing the waters, Chu Tang asked, “The food you made at noon was delicious; did you go to any special lengths to learn how to cook like that?”
The kitchen helper nodded, his voice tinged with pride, “My father is a chef, and I grew up watching him cook. I’d probably be a head chef by now if I hadn’t been conscripted.”
Chu Tang nodded and smiled, “That’s quite possible.” He then asked, “Did you prepare the meal alone today or did someone help you?”
The kitchen helper honestly replied, “Someone helped me with washing the vegetables and dishes, but I did everything else myself.”
Chu Tang’s fingertip glinted for a moment, “Did you perhaps add anything to my food?”
The kitchen helper’s face changed slightly, and he quickly said, “No, I didn’t add anything; the food I make is very clean, you can be assured.”
Chu Tang was puzzled; if the kitchen helper hadn’t tampered with his food, why did he look guilty?
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Just then, Chen Er returned with the horse, which carried the bow and arrows. “Brother Chu, see if you need anything else; if you do, I can go and get it right away.”
“That won’t be necessary, let’s go,” said Chu Tang as he took the reins and mounted his horse. “Who will lead the way?”
“I will,” replied Chen Yi, and he rode ahead, leading them towards their usual hunting grounds in the mountains.
The group of four chatted as they made their way into the mountains.
Chen Yi asked Chu Tang, “Shall we split up to hunt, or should we stick together?”
Chu Tang surveyed the surroundings and decided, “Let’s split up; regardless of how much we catch, let’s meet back here in an hour.”
“Okay.” The others headed off in different directions, and Chu Tang proceeded forward.
He readied his bow, plucking an arrow from the quiver and fitting it to the string. He released it with a twang.
A rabbit burst out of the underbrush, an arrow lodged in its neck. It took a few steps and fell dead.
Chu Tang summoned the rabbit to him and hung it from his saddle before continuing onwards.
Suddenly, he noticed an arrow on the ground. Dismounting, he picked up the arrow and, mimicking Tang Jinghong, separated the arrowhead from the shaft. The part of the shaft that was covered was blue, indicating it was a military arrow. What was it doing here?
Soldiers would normally retrieve their arrows after missing a shot, as arrowheads were expensive and not something to be discarded lightly.
Could it be—Chu Tang suspected that this might be a route used by those who stole the arrows?
Since the arrows were bundled together, how could a single arrow have fallen here?
Chu Tang was filled with doubts.
…
General Chen asked his aide, “Where’s Chu Tang?”
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“He seems to have gone to the mountains with Chen Yi and Chen Er to hunt. General, should we call him back?”
General Chen raised his hand to stop him, “No need, send someone to covertly protect him; we absolutely cannot let anything happen to Chu Tang.”
“Yes, General.” The aide immediately arranged for men to discreetly head to the mountains.
General Chen threw a letter into the fire basin and watched it burn. The letter had mentioned that someone was sent to assassinate Chu Tang.
Just a soldier, yet someone was sent specifically to kill him?
The man sent by Tang Jinghong must not be ordinary.
No matter what, they could not let anything happen to Chu Tang on their watch, or how would they explain to Tang Jinghong!
…
In the woods, the kitchen helper knelt before a masked man, desperately pleading, “Don’t kill me, I know nothing and I won’t say anything.”
The masked man looked down at him, “Knowing what you do, do you think you can live?”
The kitchen helper, driven by desperation, said, “I could die, but don’t you find it strange? Chu Tang finished all his food, yet nothing happened to him.”
The masked man contemplated briefly before continuing, “Could there be a traitor among us?”
The kitchen helper remained silent, trying to make himself appear inconspicuous—he didn’t want to die.
Earlier, he had seen someone tampering with the food, and he was supposed to stop it, but seeing Chu Tang already eating, he had chosen to stay quiet.
The masked man inquired, “Do you know why Chu Tang was unharmed?”
The kitchen helper shook his head, “I don’t know, it’s weird. Maybe I can help you figure it out?”
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The masked man scoffed with a chuckle, “I’ll be back tonight. If you don’t have a satisfactory answer by then, you’ll know what happens.”
“Yes, I understand,” the kitchen helper quickly agreed, his back soaked with cold sweat. It took him a while to regain his composure. The extent of the trouble Chu Tang had stirred up was frightening!
…
Back at the hunt, only Chen Yi and Chen Er were truly focused on the task. After some effort, they managed to bring down a mature deer, tying it up and carrying it back to their meeting point.
By the time they returned, Chu Tang and the kitchen helper were already waiting. Chu Tang had bagged a rabbit and two wild chickens.
The kitchen helper, having been spooked by the masked man, hadn’t managed to catch anything. His hands were too shaky to hold the bow properly, and he had dawdled back, ensuring he returned empty-handed.
He was too shaken to speak to Chu Tang, having been on the edge of death’s door.
Chu Tang, occupied with thoughts about the arrows, said little.
Chen Er approached Chu Tang with the deer, his excitement palpable, “Brother Chu, we’ve got something tasty now.”
Chu Tang pulled out ten silver coins and handed them to the kitchen helper, “We’re going to roast the meat outside. Go buy some wine and clean dishes, and get some seasoning too.”
The kitchen helper, thrilled, took the money and replied enthusiastically, “Right away! I’ll also grab some seasonings.”
Chu Tang pointed to a nearby river, “Let’s head to that riverbank to cook. Find us there when you get back.”
“Will do,” the kitchen helper responded cheerily, then rode off to the city.
Chu Tang picked up the rabbit and chickens, “Let’s go to the riverbank.”
Chen Er licked his lips, hesitating before asking, “Brother Chu, are we really just going to roast these for ourselves?” Though he was eager, he knew it was against military regulations and feared reprimand.
Chu Tang, leading his horse to the riverbank, assured him, “Yes, it’s really okay. Don’t worry, I’ll cover for you.”
Chen Er felt relieved, “Thanks, Brother Chu.”
The trio arrived at the riverbank. Chen Yi took the game from Chu Tang’s hands, “Brother Chu, you relax on the side. We’ll handle the cooking.”
Chu Tang nodded, “I’m going to look around.”
“Okay, but don’t go far, it’s not safe here,” Chen Yi cautioned, worried about Chu Tang’s safety. He couldn’t afford any accidents.
“Don’t worry, nothing will happen,” Chu Tang assured him and walked upstream along the river.
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Chu Tang reached the top of a hill, observing a young man heading into the city to shop. Although the man hadn’t been drugged, his nervous demeanor suggested he knew something, but Chu Tang hadn’t asked the right questions yet. For now, his task was to observe; if there were indeed issues, the young man would eventually slip up.
After the young man entered the city, Chu Tang also descended from the hilltop and followed him into the city, keeping a distance.
Liang City was bustling, with streets full of people and constant street vending. The city had a distinctive frontier style, evident as soon as one entered.
The young man headed straight for a spice shop, which seemed normal enough.
Next to him, Chu Tang noticed a candy seller and decided to buy a packet. Chewing on the candies, he noted, “Pretty tasty.”
After leaving the shop, the young man then went to a restaurant to pack some side dishes for drinks.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Chu Tang extended his senses to listen in, checking if anything significant was discussed. After careful listening, he heard nothing out of the ordinary.
The young man bought some marinated dishes from the restaurant, then headed to a liquor shop to buy some Huadiao wine—a rather expensive choice, so he only bought one pound, just enough to enjoy himself.
After purchasing these items and some utensils for eating, he left the city to meet up with everyone by the river.
Chu Tang had followed him the whole way without discovering any clues. There was no need to rush; patience was key when waiting for a slip-up.
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When the young man returned to the riverbank, Chu Tang did the same.
“Today was lucky, got a lot of good stuff,” the young man said as he set his purchases on a rock, even returning the leftover silver to Chu Tang.
Chen Er, sniffing the air, excitedly picked up the wine jug, “Huadiao wine?”
The young man smiled, “How about that? I treat you well, right?”
Everyone in the border army loved Huadiao wine, but it was pricey, and not many could afford it.
“Excellent, it couldn’t be better,” Chen Er exclaimed, happier than if he had gotten married.
Seeing Chen Er so happy, Chen Yi couldn’t help but smile too. His younger brother’s dream of eating barbecue and drinking Huadiao wine was finally realized, thanks to Brother Chu.
Chen Er eagerly asked everyone, “Can I have a little taste first?”
“Go ahead,” the young man smiled.
Chen Er filled four cups with Huadiao wine, first handing one to Chu Tang, “Brother Chu, you paid for it, you should drink first.”
Chu Tang took the cup, smelled the wine, and appreciated its rich aroma, “There’s a reason why it’s expensive.”
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After sipping, Chen Er felt a wave of contentment wash over him, “You’re right, the cheap stuff really isn’t as good as the expensive ones, though that’s not always the case, but the good stuff is definitely pricey.”
Chu Tang nodded and smiled, “You make a good point.”
As the others discussed how enticing the wine was, the young man approached with a cup, took a sip, and then approached Chu Tang, “Brother Chu, you’re worldly and wise, could you help me clear up a question?”
He asked calmly, though inwardly he was frantic. If he couldn’t explain by evening why Chu Tang hadn’t been poisoned by the food he had eaten, he was doomed.
Chu Tang arched an eyebrow, “Go ahead.”
Trying to hide his inner panic, the young man asked, “Why do some people get drunk from drinking while others don’t?”
Chu Tang guessed the deeper meaning behind his question. After a moment, he understood it was about why he hadn’t been affected by the poisoned food.
Chu Tang thought carefully before answering seriously, “Everyone’s body is different, so reactions to the same substance vary. For example, I’m a doctor. My master raised me among various herbs and poisons from a young age, so my body has adapted to different toxins. That’s why even if I consume deadly poison, it won’t affect me.”
So that was it. It was surprising that the person in front of him was not only a doctor but one immune to poisons.
Having gotten the answers he sought, the young man felt relieved. He looked at Chu Tang’s wine cup, “Let me pour you some more.”
Chu Tang declined, “Drinking too much can lead to trouble; one cup is enough.”
The young man admired Chu Tang’s restraint, “Brother Chu really knows how to control himself.”
Chu Tang smiled slightly, “If I didn’t, how could I become such a reliable subordinate of General Tang?”
The young man longed, “Yeah, my dream is to work under General Tang, but unfortunately, I’ve been stuck in this border army’s kitchen. It’s quite frustrating.”
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Chu Tang was surprised, “As long as you strive, anything is possible.”
The young man nodded, “I will work hard.”
As they talked, Chen Yi and Chen Er had started a grilling game, and soon a delicious aroma wafted through the air.
…
In Shu City.
Wei Zhongqing was somewhat anxious as he questioned Grand Master of Divine Music, “Have you not yet found the elixir?”
Grand Master of Divine Music bowed his head, “Master, everyone is indeed trying their best.”
“Trying your best? I think you’re just slacking off!” Wei Zhongqing was quite dissatisfied, “So many days have passed, and there’s not a single piece of news. My father’s birthday feast is about to begin. If we don’t find the miraculous elixir soon, all of you can go to die!”
Grand Master of Divine Music remained calm, “Master, rest assured, we will definitely find a suitable gift before the birthday feast.”
Wei Zhongqing was almost driven mad with impatience, “Then why aren’t you hurrying?”
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“Yes, master.” Grand Master of Divine Music bowed and left Wei Zhongqing’s study.
Yan Jie waited outside for Grand Master of Divine Music, “Master, what did the second master say?”
Grand Master of Divine Music scoffed, “What else could he say? It’s all about hurrying to find the birthday gift. Where am I supposed to find such a gift in a place so unfamiliar to us?”
Yan Jie cautiously said, “Master, we still have to do something, right?”
Grand Master of Divine Music was also frustrated. He had been here for so many days, and Wei Zhongqing didn’t trust him at all, not allowing him any access to core matters.
A strategy to gain Wei Zhongqing’s trust was necessary. “Send someone to find it, we must find it.”
Yan Jie bowed, “Yes, master.”
Grand Master of Divine Music returned to his quarters and sat in a chair, thinking of a strategy.
In fact, he had one person in mind who could help—Chu Qingzhi.
He had heard that Old Master Wei suffered from a strange disease where he would develop a rash every time it rained. If he could help solve this problem, he could definitely gain Wei Zhongqing’s trust.
But he didn’t know where Chu Qingzhi was right now, so he couldn’t seek her help.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
“Right, I can ask General Tang!” Grand Master of Divine Music suddenly thought. He immediately got up, wrote a letter, and took it to a teahouse.
Three days later, the teahouse responded to his letter, telling him to wait. Chu Qingzhi would visit Shu City soon, and he could seek her out then.
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Grand Master of Divine Music looked at the letter and felt reassured.
…
Chu Tang continued to keep an eye on the young man, and his patience paid off. That night, he made a discovery.
A man in a mask sneaked into the young man’s tent, “Did you find out why?”
The young man, awakened by the masked man’s words, was startled, “I found out. He said it’s because he grew up in an environment full of poisonous herbs, which made his body immune to all poisons.”
The masked man was skeptical, “You believe such nonsense?”
“I think it makes sense,” the young man, not very sophisticated, believed everything Chu Tang had said.
The masked man was furious, “Then you might as well be dead!”
“Is it honorable to kill a defenseless cook?” a voice came from the entrance.
Both the masked man and the young man were shocked, the young man even more so, going limp from fear. Chu Tang knew everything, and now he was doomed.
The masked man quickly regained his composure, “You’ve come just in time, prepare to die!”
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As soon as he finished speaking, a force flew in, sending him flying back to crash to the ground, every bone in his body shattered. Despite this, his body’s other parts were unharmed. The intense pain made the man wish for immediate death.
Chu Tang twirled a light between his fingertips, which flew into the brow of the masked man. Then, Chu Tang sat down on a chair, leisurely asking, “Who is your master? How did you steal the arrows? Why did you want to kill me?”
Under Chu Tang’s questioning, the truth gradually came to light.
The masked man was a military officer, known as Captain Sun. His real master was the Second Prince. The order to kill Chu Tang was from the Second Prince, aiming to stop Chu Tang from investigating further.
As for the military arrows, they had resorted to a crude method of theft. Wearing thick clothes, they strapped the arrows to their bodies and legs, managing to transport fifty arrows at a time. Given the cold climate on the frontier , early in the months they all wore padded jackets, and by strapping the arrows to their bodies, nothing seemed out of place.
After transporting the arrows out of the armory, they were concentrated in a tent.
This tent was located on the edge of the camp, next to a large, dense tree. People climbed up the tree and transferred bundles of arrows outside at night, thus completing the theft quietly and perfectly.
The method wasn’t clever, but it was effective.
Listening to this, Chu Tang wasn’t sure what to say. He wondered why the Second Prince was so determined to oppose the army camp?
He had Captain Sun tied up and dragged in front of General Chen, “This man is involved in the theft of the arrows.”
General Chen was shocked to see Captain Sun, “How could it be you?”
Captain Sun showed little regret, “My elderly mother needs money for medical treatment, and the military pay in the camp has been decreasing. I had no choice but to help the Second Prince for money. I’m sorry, General Chen, it was out of desperation.”
General Chen sighed in resignation, “Enough, just name your accomplices, and I’ll grant you a quick death.”
A series of names poured out from Captain Sun’s mouth, and General Chen immediately ordered their arrest.
With this, the case of the missing military arrows was resolved.
Chu Tang stepped out of the tent, ready to leave, but then a thought struck him — where were the arrows transported to?
He turned back and questioned Captain Sun, “Where were the arrows taken to?”
Captain Sun replied, “I don’t know, I was only responsible for getting the arrows into the tent.”
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Chu Tang methodically questioned all the individuals Captain Sun had implicated, only to find that none knew where the arrows ended up after being transported—they were only concerned with getting paid. Thus, the trail went cold.
Sitting in his tent, Chu Tang propped his chin with one hand, pondering any overlooked clues. Then, something came to him—he had found an arrow in the woods, possibly dropped during transport. If so, it could indicate the direction the arrows were taken.
Rising, Chu Tang went to the spot where he had found the arrow.
Looking around, he saw a river to the left, deep mountains ahead, and Liang City to the right. If they had taken the water route, there should be traces by the river. The mountains were less likely due to fewer traces, and heading through Liang City seemed improbable, as transporting so many arrows into the city would have surely alerted the authorities, including Xi Zhaoping.
Thus, it seemed likely that the route was either through the river or the mountains.
Chu Tang analyzed the situation and flew towards the river, observing as he went. Any action leaves traces.
Reaching the riverbank, which was far from where villagers lived, he found numerous disorganized footprints, suggesting many people had been there.
From this, he deduced they likely used the waterway to escape.
Chu Tang glanced toward the deep mountains. Exploring them would be challenging, but now that he had a clue, it made sense to start with the river.
Following the downstream flow, Chu Tang took off.
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Chen Er stared in the direction of the military camp’s gate, melancholic, “Has Brother Chu left?”
Chen Yi laid a hand on Chen Er’s shoulder, “He went to find out where the arrows were sent. He should come back after he finds out.”Nôv(el)B\\jnn
Chen Er looked uncertainly at Chen Yi, “Should? Big brother, you’re not sure, are you?”
Chen Yi remained silent, then walked away.
Confused, Chen Er hurried after him, “Big brother, what do you mean?”
Chen Yi accepted the reality of Chu Tang’s departure calmly, “It means nothing. Brother Chu was always meant to leave. Did you think he would stay in the military camp forever?”
Chen Er looked back, “But he left so suddenly, without even saying goodbye.”
Chen Yi consoled him, “If it’s meant to be, we’ll meet again.”
Reluctantly, Chen Er agreed, “Alright.”
…
A small riverside town appeared before Chu Tang.
In this town, small rivers crisscrossed everywhere, with houses built right on the riverbanks, some even constructed over the water. Opening a window offered a view of the water, and one could even scoop drinking water directly from the riverside, a truly unique setup.
Chu Tang flew to a restaurant in the town, uniquely built over the water. Despite being submerged, the restaurant remained impressively dry inside.
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Chu Tang mused quietly about the ancient town’s sophisticated moisture-proofing.
He found a seat by a window. The water was just a touch lower than the window sill, close enough to reach out and touch.
The water was clear with a tinge of green, occasionally disturbed by fish—truly a pleasant sight. “Someday, I must bring Jinghong here to enjoy this,” he thought.
A waiter approached enthusiastically, “Young master, what would you like to eat?”
Pointing to the menu on the wall, Chu Tang ordered, “Bring one of everything from the top row.”
“Right away, young master! Please wait a moment.” The waiter was excited to see such a generous customer, quickly relayed the order to the kitchen, and brought some snacks and drinks to the table.
“Just enjoy these while your meal is being prepared.”
Chu Tang nodded, pouring himself a cup of tea and enjoying the scenic view outside.
Occasionally, white cranes flew over the lake, their graceful forms enhancing the picturesque scene.
Soon after, a man dressed in dark clothes approached, a handsome face and a long sword slung casually by his side. “May I sit here?” he asked.
Chu Tang assessed the man, noting his martial appearance, “It’s free, have a seat.”
“Thank you,” the man said as he sat down, introducing himself, “My name is Shang Zixing, a wandering swordsman. And you are?”
“I’m Chu Tang, just here enjoying the sights,” Chu Tang responded nonchalantly.
Setting his sword on the table, Shang Zixing suggested, “Are you traveling alone? Perhaps we could travel together?”
Chu Tang declined, “I have matters to attend to, it wouldn’t be convenient.”
“My apologies then,” Shang Zixing said, then offered, “To make up for my intrusion, let me pay for this meal, shall I?”
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Chu Tang casually responded, “As you wish.”
The waiter brought over the dishes, “Young master, here are the first few dishes; the others are still being prepared.”
“Alright,” Chu Tang nodded, “I need to hit the road soon, so if you could hurry the rest, that would be great.”
“Of course, I’ll urge them on,” the waiter responded familiarly.
Shang Zixing observed the four signature dishes already on the table, wondering how there could be more. Was Chu Tang able to eat all that?n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Chu Tang began eating and noticing Shang Zixing’s hesitation, he urged, “Go on, eat. Why are you spacing out?”
“Oh,” Shang Zixing seemed to snap back to reality.
After eating half his meal, Chu Tang asked, “Is this your first time here?”
“No, I live here. I often travel, though, and I just got back a few days ago,” Shang Zixing answered openly.
Chu Tang didn’t ask further. He needed someone familiar with the area to answer his queries, and while Shang Zixing wasn’t the right person, being too cautious, a more suitable candidate soon appeared—the restaurant waiter.
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“Young man, can I ask you something?” Chu Tang called the departing waiter back, slipping him some silver.
The waiter gleefully accepted the silver, “Ask away, young master. I’ll tell you everything I know.”
Chu Tang posed his question nonchalantly, “Have there been people frequently moving things in and out these past few months?”
The waiter thought for a moment, “There were. I saw them once from this window, but they were quite fierce, so I only looked once before closing the window.”
That was all Chu Tang needed to hear, “Can you tell me exactly where?”
The waiter pointed towards a location three streets away, where a building hung with red lanterns stood, “Over there. They moved stuff in and out through the window. I don’t know what they were transporting; I only caught a glimpse.”
Chu Tang handed another silver ingot to the waiter, “Thanks, that’s all I needed to know.”
Overjoyed, the waiter bowed repeatedly, “Thank you, young master, thank you.”
Shang Zixing watched, puzzled, but said nothing.
Chu Tang, without explaining his inquiry to Shang Zixing, finished his meal, left money on the table, and departed the restaurant.
Shang Zixing hurried after him, “Let me come with you.”
“No need,” Chu Tang glanced back, sizing him up. What was this man’s angle for approaching him?
Shang Zixing pursed his lips, “I’m a local; I can show you around.”
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“I don’t need it,” Chu Tang quickly vanished from sight, leaving Shang Zixing stunned by his agility.
…
Chu Tang arrived at the location described by the waiter—a warehouse. It was now empty, clean, and clearly had been used recently.
Suddenly, Chu Tang noticed a few feathers in a corner. Picking them up, he recognized them as feathers from arrows.
It seemed this was where the arrows were stored.
But now that he found the place, it was of no use. The arrows had already been sold, and he had no idea who on this side was coordinating the receipt.
The trail ended there.
Chu Tang stared out the window at the water, realizing his only option now was to confront the mastermind directly.
Thinking this, he flew out the window towards Shu City.
Shang Zixing spotted Chu Tang’s departing figure and quickly followed, “Can I come with you?”
“I prefer to work alone!” Chu Tang frowned, wondering if Shang Zixing was some kind of persistent annoyance.
“I can help you,” Shang Zixing insisted with a hopeful smile, as if saying he would follow regardless of Chu Tang’s wishes.
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“Then prove your worth,” Chu Tang’s figure blurred with spiritual power and vanished before Shang Zixing could react.
Shang Zixing, “…”
…
Midnight.
Chu Tang rested in a tree when suddenly he heard whispers below, “Everyone, get in position. The convoy with the supplies will pass soon. We strike from inside and outside to seize it.”
“Understood,” the cloaked figures dispersed, hiding among the bushes. In the dark, they were invisible unless they moved.
Chu Tang, “…”
He had been rushing through the night using his techniques, draining his spiritual energy and was recuperating in the tree, not expecting to stumble upon such an event.
Curious, he decided to see which unfortunate soul’s supplies were targeted by these robbers.
The night was eerily silent, punctuated only by the distant rumble of wagon wheels. As the sounds grew clearer, torchlight and figures with carts emerged in the distance.
Chu Tang watched from his perch as the group below readied themselves. They silently drew their blades, prepared to ambush the oncoming convoy.
Chu Tang recognized the flag on the carts—it bore the insignia of “Chen”. Were these General Chen’s supplies?
Hearing the earlier conversation, it seemed that there were traitors among the soldiers escorting the supplies, collaborating with the attackers.
Who would dare to orchestrate such a bold robbery against a military convoy?
Chu Tang silently observed.
As he watched, the attackers surged forward, initiating combat without hesitation. The soldiers escorting the supplies were quick to respond, drawing their swords and engaging the robbers in fierce combat. The quiet night was suddenly alive with the clash of steel and shouts of battle.
Chu Tang took out a sugar bean from his pocket, placed it between his fingers, and flicked it with precision. The sugar bean struck one of the attackers in the forehead, embedding itself and dropping him instantly.
The soldier fighting the fallen attacker looked up in surprise and saw a figure in white sitting in a tree, casually dispatching his enemies with sugar beans as if watching a play.
As the soldier watched, Chu Tang flicked another sugar bean, saving the soldier from another assailant sneaking up behind him.
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The soldier snapped back to reality and re-engaged in the battle.
Chu Tang flicked sugar beans one by one, each bean claiming a life. Soon, the soldiers escorting the supplies firmly gained the upper hand and tied up the few remaining attackers.
The commanding officer saluted Chu Tang, “Thank you, noble hero, for your timely aid.”
Chu Tang did not come down, looking instead at the soldiers below. He asked, “Are you men of General Chen?”
“Yes,” replied the commanding officer.
Chu Tang’s gaze fell on a soldier standing behind the commanding officer, “Are you an insider?”
Thinking he was being accused, the commanding officer startled and was about to speak when the soldier he thought Chu Tang referred to suddenly bolted.
“Stop him!” The soldiers chased after the fleeing man, catching and binding him on the ground.
The fleeing soldier looked up at Chu Tang with venomous eyes, like a snake ready to strike from the bushes, “How did you figure it out?”
“I didn’t figure anything out; you ran on your own, didn’t you?” Chu Tang said innocently.
The fleeing soldier, “…” realized he had been too nervous!
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Everyone, “…” Indeed, the hero hadn’t named anyone, merely asked a question.
Chu Tang clapped his hands together, sat up straight, and asked authoritatively, “Tell me, who is your master?”
“It’s Su Liangwei, a close associate of the eldest prince.” The fleeing soldier, seeing no way out and seeking some relief from his fate, revealed the information readily.
“Wasn’t the eldest prince already dead?” the commanding officer asked, puzzled.
“The eldest prince is dead, but his influence isn’t. Now all the eldest prince’s covert operations have been taken over by Su Liangwei, whose ambitions are even greater than those of the prince,” the fleeing soldier stated resentfully.
Chu Tang sighed inwardly; it seemed that eliminating the roots was necessary, “Where were you supposed to transport the supplies?”
“Ask them; I only worked as an insider,” the fleeing soldier said, resigned.
Chu Tang turned his gaze to the robbers, “Speak up, where was it being taken?”
The robbers, also despairing for their lives, confessed, “To a cave in the mountain to the right. We were to leave, and others would come to pick it up later.”
“Let’s move, lead the way.” Chu Tang descended from the tree and addressed the commanding officer, “Would you like to capture more bandits to establish merit?”
Recognizing the justice and prowess of the mysterious hero, the commanding officer agreed, feeling safe to follow his lead. If the hero had wanted to harm them, he could have collaborated with the robbers to wipe them out.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om
The commanding officer saluted, “At your command.”
Chu Tang rallied, “Everyone, put on the clothes of these robbers and follow me to the cave to wipe out the bandits.”
“Yes,” the soldiers quickly disguised themselves and instructed the robbers to lead the way while they followed, guarding the supplies.
The robbers had not lied. After a trek, they did find a cave. Following Chu Tang’s instructions, everyone placed the supplies inside the cave and then casually sat down to eat their dry rations.
On guard against any tricks from the robbers, they ate quickly, often choking on their food, a luxury given the circumstances.
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Chu Tang shared his own jerky with everyone, “Eat up, it’s been a hard journey guarding these supplies.”
“Thank you, noble sir.” This hero seemed quite prepared, carrying jerky on him—they should consider doing the same in the future.
Amid the unusually calm atmosphere, after eating, the soldiers began to feel sleepy, worn out from the day’s march and with no rest.
Chu Tang, standing against a tree, looked up at the moon, which was particularly bright and full tonight, casting a serene glow everywhere.
It was mid-May already; he realized he had been out here for over five months.
The commanding officer offered Chu Tang a water skin, “Sir, would you like some water?”
Chu Tang shook his head, “I’m not thirsty.”
“Are you thinking of home, sir?” The commanding officer glanced at the moon, and as they spoke, a cloud drifted across, shading the moonlight and darkening the surroundings slightly.
“A bit,” Chu Tang nodded.
“May I ask where your home is?” the commanding officer asked, looking up at the now partially obscured moon.
“I’m from the capital,” Chu Tang replied.
“Under the emperor’s nose, that must be something. I’m from Liang City myself, where my family has lived for generations. Even though it’s nearby, I can hardly ever visit,” the commanding officer shared, a nostalgic smile crossing his face.
“The mission is crucial; once things stabilize in the eastern border, it’ll get better,” Chu Tang offered some comfort.
“The arrival of General Tang will surely restore the eastern border to its former prosperity,” the commanding officer said, filled with hope.
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Does everyone trust Jinghong this much? Chu Tang smiled slightly, “He will do his best to help everyone.”
As they spoke, a tense atmosphere drifted over them, and the faint sound of rustling footsteps reached their ears, instantly alerting everyone.
The robbers had been knocked unconscious and were now seated by the cave entrance, leaning against the rock wall, feigning sleep under Chu Tang’s direction. His careful planning left no room for mistakes.
The footsteps halted right in front of Chu Tang, and a figure presented a token.
Chu Tang swiftly snatched the token, knocking the newcomer unconscious with a swift move. Seeing this, the others reacted and clashed with the newcomers.
Chu Tang knocked down his opponents one by one, joining the soldiers in the fray. Soon, the attackers were subdued, and the survivors were tied to tree trunks.
The leader, a man with a long face, glared at Chu Tang with intense hatred, his eyes nearly spitting fire, “You all dare to betray? Aren’t you afraid your master will kill your families?”
“So it was family threats!” Chu Tang remarked, “Is that how Su Liangwei controls you?”
Realizing his slip, the long-faced man panicked, “Who are you?”
“You don’t need to know who I am. Today, you either submit to me or die here!” Chu Tang stated flatly.
“Who are you people?” the long-faced man asked, his fear evident. He didn’t want to die; there were still many things he hadn’t enjoyed, much money he hadn’t spent. How could he just die?
“Where were you supposed to take the grain?” Chu Tang cut through the chatter, asking directly.
“To Shu City,” the long-faced man blurted out involuntarily, a wave of panic washing over him.
“And just like that, you were supposed to transport two hundred loads of grain to Shu City without raising suspicions? How were you planning to manage that?” Chu Tang mused aloud, wondering if the city gate officials had also been bribed.
“The grain was to be transported into the city under the guise of the city’s largest grain merchant, then sold at various stores. The money from the sales was to be divided among us all,” the long-faced man explained, the words tumbling out in his panic.
“That’s a clever scheme indeed,” Chu Tang noted, although he still found it baffling how they could be so at ease with their deeds.
And what about that second prince, stealing military arrows to sell—what was he thinking?
Chu Tang turned to signal the commanding officer and walked with him to a corner, “Take the grain back to the camp. The men there are probably waiting to cook. I’ll handle everything else.”
The commanding officer saluted Chu Tang, “May I ask the name of this noble hero?”
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