Zhang San, please behave yourself!
Chapter 272 - 261: Let the Slaughter Bloom in the Mortal World!

Chapter 272: Chapter 261: Let the Slaughter Bloom in the Mortal World!

"Ladies and gentlemen, I am alright now, thank you for your Qi."

At this moment, as another Zhang San finally suppressed Bai Yucheng and used the Ghost Summoning Method on him, forcing Bai Yucheng to attack other evil ghosts, suddenly, Zhang San alone swept an entire street of ghosts and monsters.

Moreover, Zhang San realized that he actually didn’t need so much Qi to sustain himself.

After thanking everyone, Zhang San then deactivated the One Man as a Thousand Secret Technique.

"Ladies and gentlemen, although there are still some scattered ghosts and monsters nearby, there are not many left. Other places might still need help. I will go first."

As he spoke, Zhang San glanced at Shang Bufa and said, "Take good care of the citizens here."

"Do you need to tell me? Don’t I know that!"

Shang Bufa glared, watching Zhang San leap out of the second-floor window.

Looking at the departing figure of Zhang San and then at the citizens around him, for some reason, even though he knew that he would definitely be reprimanded for this mission, and it wasn’t clear whether he could retain his position as Officer, he didn’t feel there was anything wrong with what he had done. Especially seeing the citizens sitting down with faces full of the fortune and happiness of surviving a disaster, he actually felt warmth in his heart.

For the first time in many years, Shang Bufa felt such a stirring in his heart.

At the same time that Zhang San was leaving, Xu was being brutally beaten by Ghost King Wutong.

Although Ghost King Wutong said he knew Zhang San, he even mentioned the bet between Zhang San and Fang Xiang.

It might be because Ghost King Wutong was worried that Zhang San would sneak back into the Ghost Domain coveting the Blade Intent of Blade Guan Dam, so Wutong even told Xu about Zhang San’s choice to take an official position, all in hopes of having Xu quickly hand over the few officials from the prison cart, so everyone could save some trouble.

But Xu didn’t believe a word of what Ghost King Wutong said and resisted with all his might.

That’s why, although Wutong sent Xu flying again and again, he also felt uncomfortable laying too heavy a hand.

"I can’t bear this anymore; you are, after all, someone from my Path of Life and Death. Why must you do this?"

After kicking Xu away once more, Wutong sighed helplessly.

After all, most of the evil ghosts under Wutong’s command had followed him for a long time, and if possible, Wutong didn’t wish any of the ghosts and monsters to suffer any harm.

"How about this, if you are embarrassed, just don’t talk. You make your choice, just like the one Zhang San made, save the people of Fengdu County and let these officials die. How does that sound?"

The officials in the prison cart, upon hearing this, immediately started cursing at Wutong.

However, Wutong gave the officials inside the cart a fierce glare, and the officials who were raging just a moment ago instantly shut their mouths and became obedient.

At that moment, Xu clenched his teeth and stood up from the ground.

"I don’t know if you mean well, but I do know that the imperial edict orders the arrest of these officials, and Zhang San is the deputy in charge. If I can’t protect them, when I return, that kid Zhang San will definitely be put in a tight spot."

Just then, a figure passed through the gloomy fog and appeared on a rooftop not far away.

"Xu, thanks a lot. However, sometimes, when our strength is not yet strong enough to protect everyone, we have to sacrifice some less important people to save more important ones. As cruel as this may sound, reality dictates that we must make choices."

As Zhang San spoke, he glanced at the officials inside the prison cart.

Then he turned to look at Wutong.

Unexpectedly, it was an old ghost again.

"Xu, let me tell you, escorting these officials is our mission, and this time, it’s an imperial edict from Kaihuang. So, we must strive to complete the mission and protect these officials well."

As he spoke, Zhang San jumped down from the roof, supporting the somewhat injured Xu.

"Although the officials in these prison carts have amassed lots of ill-gotten wealth; framed many innocent people for their own gain; created numerous wrongful cases; and allowed their subordinates to prey on the common folk... they are officials after all! Their lives are very important!"

"On the contrary, the lives of these kind commoners, who have been honest and upright their whole lives, seem to be far less valuable, right?"

Although Zhang San said so, Xu had already seen something in the way Zhang San was winking and gesturing.

Xu glanced at the officials in the prison cart. Always being a good-natured person at heart, Xu truly did not wish to see these people die before his eyes.

Moreover, it also related to the mission entrusted to Zhang San by the imperial edict.

Seeing that Xu still couldn’t harden his heart, Zhang San deliberately said loudly, "Therefore, we from the Town Martial Office will definitely protect these officials. We will absolutely not let these prison carts, which we’re guarding so securely, allow these officials to be in any danger!"

Wu Tong looked at the prison carts, which were bereft of anyone within several feet, and was utterly bewildered.

"Even if it takes all our effort, we will not give these ghosts and monsters a chance to ambush the prison carts! Right, Xu?"

Although Zhang San’s words were addressed to Xu, he was looking at Xu while his voice was loudly calling out in the direction of Wu Tong.

By this time, if Wu Tong still couldn’t understand what Zhang San was saying, then Wu Tong would be an idiot.

With a slight raise of Wu Tong’s hand, suddenly dozens of powerful evil ghosts pounced toward the prison carts.

The officials inside the prison carts also realized that Zhang San was being sarcastic!

However, before they could curse Zhang San, they saw the evil ghosts around them had already smashed the prison carts with a slap of their hand.

The next slap crushed the head of an official next to them.

Zhang San faced the direction of the prison carts and cried out in seeming agony, "Dear County Magistrates and Governors, don’t die—I will surely avenge you! Definitely, if I cannot avenge you in this lifetime, then... let’s talk about it in the next life."

Seeing that all the officials in the prison carts were dead, Zhang San finally felt a huge weight lift from his heart, and Wu Tong also let out a breath of relief.

"Now that these officials are dead, we’ll take our leave. Zhang San, until we meet again."

Wu Tong gave Zhang San a bow with cupped hands, and Zhang San returned the gesture.

Zhang San knew that if not for Wu Tong being so understanding and selflessly cooperative, who knows how many would have died here.

However, just as Wu Tong turned to leave, he suddenly bumped his head on someone’s knee.

Wu Tong looked up, shocked.

"Why is it you?"

At that moment, an over ten feet tall white-haired Ghost King covered in fur, accompanied by a large group of evil ghosts, approached.

"I disagree with Fang Xiang’s idea. There’s no reason to remove the old dishes from the table when there are new ones to be served. These prisoners with great karmic debts are indeed meant to die, but all the people in Fengdu County City were also fated to die. Since it’s predestined, I’ll come to finish their lives."

The White-haired Ghost King said this and pushed past Wu Tong, heading towards Zhang San and the others.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the group, Wei, who was leading an escape, happened to arrive at this place with his men.

And behind Wei and the martial artists and commoners with him, a skin-blue Ghost King also gritted his teeth and said, "I also disagree with Fang Xiang’s idea, Hairy Ghost—let’s join forces. Today, let’s let slaughter bloom in the mortal world!"