Zhang San, please behave yourself!
Chapter 238 - 229: Lv Dagen’s Conscience

Chapter 238: Chapter 229: Lv Dagen’s Conscience

Zhang San originally had some worries, having arranged for someone to watch outside, yet Hu Feipan got killed by the Heavenly Punishment Sect. No matter what, he bore the responsibility of poor command and insufficient protection.

But he never expected Wen Ruchu to suddenly deliver a divine assist, catching all the blame and throwing it right onto himself!

At this moment, Zhang San felt more than just grateful to Wen Ruchu; he was even a bit moved.

After the meeting dispersed, Zhang San went to find Lv Dagen.

The current Lv Dagen had transformed into a middle-aged man of normal build. Although his belly was still somewhat protruding, it was difficult to tell that he was the same person as the original Lv Dagen.

Seeing Zhang San come to see him, Lv Dagen immediately stood up in a fluster.

Zhang San waved his hands at Lv Dagen, and only then did Lv Dagen sit down, trembling with fear.

"Don’t look at me as if you’ve seen the executioner. Can I kill you?"

Hearing this, Lv Dagen finally relaxed.

"If I really wanted to kill you, I would definitely get someone else to do it. Why would I need to get my hands dirty with that kind of work?"

The peace Lv Dagen had just found was once again disturbed.

Zhang San sat down, took out the four pieces of human skin that Lv Dagen had given him earlier, pieced them together, and then compared them to a map of Chuan-Yu Road.

"So, the location where Bai Yucheng hides things is right here?"

Lv Dagen nodded and whispered, "Although I don’t know the exact spot, I remember Bai Yucheng once mentioned to Pang Gezhuang, and Pang Gezhuang, having drunk too much, told me about it. He said Bai Yucheng had found an abandoned secret realm. There wasn’t much left in it, but the secret realm’s effect remained, preventing cultivators at the Spiritual Platform Realm from entering. Thus, only those at the True Core Realm could get in, and Bai Yucheng, holding this secret manual, was the only one at the Spiritual Platform Realm who could enter."

Zhang San nodded slightly. Although it sounded somewhat illogical that Bai Yucheng still had things to hide, it made sense if he was the only one at the Spiritual Platform Realm who could enter that place. If he faced danger, he would indeed be much safer hiding there.

"But what does Bai Yucheng have to hide? If he really had something, he wouldn’t have risked danger in the first place."

Lv Dagen gave a bitter smile and said, "I don’t know much, but I do know that Bai Yucheng, in order to rapidly develop the Dragon Serpent Gang, had to wipe out some of the forces obstructing their growth. However, the Dragon Serpent Gang was weak at the time, so he used the power of the Town Martial Office’s Officer to oppress those martial path forces, giving the Dragon Serpent Gang time and opportunity to grow. But, well ..."

"The Town Martial Office couldn’t just wipe out those martial path forces. After all, the others didn’t really commit any serious offenses, so the Town Martial Office suppressed them just enough, and then the Dragon Serpent Gang took action, seizing the opportunity to train their soldiers. But after wiping out the opposition, those spoils were hard to deal with directly. So everything was handed over to Bai Yucheng. It’s likely that he hid things there that bore the distinctive marks of those powers, easily recognizable by others."

Zhang San nodded slightly. If that was the case, then Bai Yucheng’s accounting books should also be there.

"Good, since you have given me these things, it wouldn’t be right for me to take your life. Lv Dagen, do one more thing for me. Once it’s done, I’ll let you go. Then you can leave Chuan-Yu Road and find a place to live out the rest of your life. How about it?"

Lv Dagen nodded excitedly.

"Transform into my appearance, and then lead the Town Martial Office’s squad back to Xiongfeng Manor."

Lv Dagen knew that Zhang San wanted him to look for the things Bai Yucheng had left behind.

"Okay. But even if Bai Yucheng is gone, I fear that place is still not safe. Moreover, I always feel like many people are looking for me. I’m worried if you go, others might secretly follow you."

Zhang San patted Lv Dagen’s shoulder, not expecting the man to be so considerate about him.

"Indeed, there’s definitely danger, but there’s something I must get. Hurry up and transform, then get ready."

Lv Dagen began to apply the Internal and External Bagua, changing in size, his bones, flesh, and blood, gradually morphing into the appearance of Zhang San.

Zhang San even summoned Hei over, asking Hei to accompany Lv Dagen.

That afternoon, Lv Dagen rode Hei and left Fuling City with the others from the Town Martial Office.

At the same time, Zhang San returned Little Fox to Fang Xiang.

"The task I must undertake this time is somewhat dangerous, so I won’t be able to take care of you anymore. Fang Xiang, be careful on the way back with her."

Fang Xiang always wore a huge conical straw hat with a black veil hanging from it, so it was impossible to see his face.

If Zhang San could see Fang Xiang’s expression, he would notice just how displeased Fang Xiang was at that moment.

Clearly, the young lady belonged to their side, yet Zhang San made it sound as if he was entrusting her protection to them.

Do you even know whose young lady she is!

Little Fox looked pitifully at Zhang San and asked in a very soft voice, "When will I be able to see you again?"

Zhang San smiled slightly and said, "After all, I am from the human race and a martial artist from the Town Martial Office. If you want to see me again, you’ll have to make an effort to Transform!"

Upon hearing these words, Fang Xiang knew that Little Fox would probably start cultivating in earnest without eating or drinking once she got back.

After seeing off Little Fox, Zhang San also began to prepare to head for the location specified on the map.

As Lv Dagen rode the Chi Dragon Horse and left Fuling City with the people from the Town Martial Office, he never imagined that upon exiting the city gates, he would see the roadside lined with martial artists.

And there were even many citizens.

Even though the guards at the city gate still charged a fee, everyone was willing to pay to come out and send off Zhang San and the others.

Seeing so many people giving them a send-off, Lv Dagen couldn’t help feeling a bit flustered, but for some reason, his heart felt warm.

Suddenly, an old woman came over, took two eggs from the basket slung over her arm, and handed them to Zhang San.

"Military Chief Zhang, we don’t know what high rank you hold, but ever since you came Hu Feipan is dead, so you must be a good person! We are poor and have only these two eggs, laid just this morning by the hen, both for you."

The old woman tiptoed and stuffed the eggs into Lv Dagen’s hands.

Following that, many citizens on both sides brought out fruits, vegetables, and items they considered the best from their homes to give to the martial artists from the Town Martial Office.

The martial artists from the Town Martial Office seldom interacted with ordinary people. This was the first time they were being sent off with such fanfare, and the first time people insisted on giving them things that were not very valuable.

It was strange, but even though these items were clearly of little value, things they normally wouldn’t give a second glance, being handed these things now, they somehow felt surprisingly precious and weighty.

Lv Dagen touched the eggs in his hand; he had never in his life realized that chicken eggs could feel so scaldingly hot.

Lv Dagen glanced at the martial artists around him, some of whom were even kneeling down to kowtow to them.

At this moment, he deeply wished that he was Zhang San.

But...

"All military chiefs, come with me!"

Lv Dagen dismounted and, after shouting to the people behind him, walked toward a grove of small trees in the distance.