Zhang San, please behave yourself!
Chapter 98: As Long as He is Moral, I Can Definitely Kidnap Him!

Chapter 98: Chapter 98: As Long as He is Moral, I Can Definitely Kidnap Him!

Zhang San didn’t actually have much to pack up; he just came back to check on Big Head Wang and to remind the two maids to take good care of him.

Just as Zhang San was leaving the house, he happened to run into Wang Ziteng, who was also coming to visit Big Head Wang.

"You’re healed? You’re already running around?"

Wang Ziteng cracked a smile and said, "I have to check on Big Head Wang. What are you up to?"

"I’ve got something to do, I’m stepping out for a bit. I’ll be back in a couple of days."

Wang Ziteng, noticing the maids in the room, pulled Zhang San to a secluded spot in the yard and whispered, "With Officer Bai’s death, the authorities will certainly send someone to investigate. Leaving the stronghold at this time is actually not good for the upcoming interrogations."

Zhang San didn’t really want to go either, but Big Sister had asked him to deliver a message, and he had no choice.

After all, his main hope for staying at the Town Martial Office was relying on Big Sister to shield him from the pressure from above when the time came.

Moreover, he couldn’t possibly say he wasn’t worried about Xu’s situation. At that time, Xu had put his own life on the line to save him.

"I really have something important to do! After all, I don’t feel at ease about leaving Big Head Wang and you alone."

Wang Ziteng smiled lightly, a look of pride on his face as he said, "Don’t worry about me, I have the Wang Family backing me. I am...the pride of the Wang Family."

Zhang San well knew that Wang Ziteng’s feelings for the Wang Family had changed greatly from what they were before.

Back then, Wang Ziteng was the true prodigy of the Wang Family, and in his heart, the Wang Family was always his home.

But now, things were probably different.

"Scrape together resources wherever you can; spend what you must, save what you should. The Wang Family’s connections are theirs, but your connections are your own."

Zhang San advised in a whisper.

Wang Ziteng nodded, "That’s exactly what I’m planning. By the way, I just got some intelligence that might be unfavorable to you."

Zhang San’s eyebrows rose.

Why isn’t this matter settled yet!

"You know what Officer Bai was like before, and how well he treated everyone, so naturally, he had a group of people who looked up to him in the Town Martial Office. Among them is a Military Chief who owed an enormous debt of gratitude to Officer Bai. Now that there’s news of Officer Bai’s death and that he could have been killed by you, guess if he’ll be looking for trouble with you?"

"I guess with my good looks, he’ll definitely not trouble me."

"Guess again."

A smack in the face.

Looks aren’t everything after all! What’s the point of this handsome face then?

"Where is the person now?"

"He should be close; maybe he’ll reach Xiongfeng Manor by sunset. After all, all the Martial Chiefs from Xiongfeng Manor are implicated in Officer Bai’s death, so it’s normal for a Military Chief from another stronghold to take charge of the situation here. Be careful."

Zhang San nodded, "Then I’m leaving at once. As long as I move fast enough, the enemy won’t be able to catch up to me!"

Zhang San left his courtyard and went to the meeting place he had arranged with Wei.

Wei had already harnessed the horse carriage, with Xu lying inside, while Ling and Wei were each leading their own horses.

Clearly, Zhang San was supposed to drive the carriage.

But just then, a group of martial artists from the Town Martial Office charged into Xiongfeng Manor’s main gate.

With their aggressive demeanor, it was not a matter of walking in but more of bursting in.

The person in the middle was sturdy, with a square face and a beard that was trimmed sharp and angular.

Upon seeing Zhang San and the others, he immediately greeted them with a hand-folded salute.

Although he saluted them, his sharp eyes were fixed on Wei and Ling.

"Wei, Ling, I heard about the heavy casualties at Xiongfeng Manor, so I specially came over to protect everyone, to prevent any villains from taking advantage of the situation."

Ling returned the salute, "Military Chief Fang is considerate. However, Xu is seriously injured, so we need to take him to get treated first, and we’ll be back in a day or two."

Military Chief Fang laughed heartily, "No need, I’ve already informed the physicians, and they’ll be here by sunset."

Ling’s brow furrowed slightly, not expecting Fang, the rough man, to be so astute today.

"But Xu’s injuries are too severe; we really need to get him treated as soon as possible."

Fang stroked the Horizontal Blade at his waist, his previously cheerful face suddenly turning cold.

"Officer Bai died, and they say it was because he massacred his own brothers first. I, Fang Cunzai, would rather die than believe that!"

"And this time, only you few survived. It’s not right for you to leave now."

"I also can’t rest easy!"

Since coming to this world, this was the first time Zhang San encountered someone with such low emotional intelligence.

Aren’t these things supposed to be insinuated rather than said outright?

Why do you speak so directly?

No wonder Bai Yucheng owed you a favor; with this level of emotional intelligence, it’s difficult not to have a chance to win you over!

Wei turned to glance at Ling, whispering, "I’m good at saving my own skin, I can’t beat him. Besides, all these men are his trusted martial artists; it’s tricky."

Ling, too, was frowning slightly, looking over to Zhang San.

"I can beat him, but it’s easy to kill him. Your turn?"

Zhang San looked puzzled.

Wei couldn’t win, how could I?

With a glance at Fang Cunzai and the thirty-some robust martial artists blocking the doorway, Zhang San asked in a low voice, "What’s Fang Cunzai’s reputation like?"

"Stubborn and tenacious, but he’s a good person. Other than Xu, he has the best popularity."

Zhang San nodded, whispering a few words into Ling’s ear.

Ling immediately went to find Wang Ziteng, after all, Wang Ziteng was wealthy.

Ever since his return, Wang Ziteng had been wooing these martial artists from the Town Martial Office, and with his instructions, everyone would surely help.

Soon, a large group of warriors from Xiongfeng Manor charged out.

Fang Cunzai’s brows furrowed, unsure of what these people were up to.

Suddenly, Zhang San raised his hand, scattering paper money into the air.

"Senior Xu ah—why did you have to offend people in ordinary times? Now they’re taking advantage of your illness to take your life, not letting you go out for treatment, I can only offer paper money for you in advance, spend it slowly on your journey ah..."

"If it’s not enough, decide whom to haunt in their dreams, just don’t come looking for me ah..."

"I can’t win either, I can’t fix it, I don’t have any tricks ah..."

Fang Cunzai originally thought Ling was going to make a move and had his hand on the hilt of his sword.

But Zhang San’s shout left him completely bewildered.

At this moment, the just-arrived martial artists began pointing and murmuring.

"Xu is such a good person, he shouldn’t have offended anyone, right?"

"Yeah! Xu’s almost dying, not allowed to leave to get treated, if he hasn’t offended people, did he offend dogs?"

Hearing these sarcastic remarks, Fang Cunzai immediately roared an explanation: "I wasn’t intentionally blocking the way, the doctor will be here soon! I was worried that... I..."

Fang Cunzai wanted to say he was afraid someone would leave and evade, making Bai Yucheng bear false blame.

But while others might discredit Bai Yucheng, Xu wasn’t such a person!

A quick-witted martial artist whispered into Fang Cunzai’s ear, and he immediately pointed at Zhang San, shouting angrily, "What rumors are you spreading, you little rascal?"

He might not be able to handle others, but he could still deal with a mere martial artist like Fang Cunzai.

This was Chuan-Yu Road, and aside from a certain Chuan-headed organization known for its sharp strategies, no one could spread rumors without paying a price!

With that, Fang Cunzai strode purposefully towards Zhang San.

"What’s your name? If you continue to spread rumors and cause trouble, I won’t be so polite!"

Zhang San was taken aback, staring at Fang Cunzai in shock.

"What!? You want to have a fair duel with me?"

Everyone was also stunned, wondering how it came to a duel.

Fang Cunzai too looked puzzled, wondering if he misspoke or if the young man had a problem with his hearing.

But in the next instant, Zhang San suddenly made a move.

His Blade Intent concentrated at the edge of his sword as the Thunder Method roared into life in an instant, bolstered by the speed of the Wind Technique.

With a boom.

Zhang San’s strike directly pushed Fang Cunzai back, while the nearby warriors rushed up, blocking Fang Cunzai’s path.

"Brother Fang, it’s all Xu’s fault, I apologize on his behalf!"

"Even if Xu offended you, you can’t just let him die!"

"Master Fang, isn’t it enough that I’m kneeling before you?"

The people who rushed out from Xiongfeng Manor, having taken money from Wang Ziteng, really put their all into the act.

Although everyone knew Fang Cunzai came solely for the deceased Officer Bai, as long as we verbally accuse you of troubling Xu, even with all his anger, it wouldn’t be easy for Fang Cunzai to strike a fatal blow, let alone forcibly extract himself from the crowd.

Zhang San waved his hand, signaling the stunned Wei and Ling to follow him out.

However, just at that moment, the martial artists brought by Fang Cunzai blocked Zhang San at the door.

It was the very person who had whispered the idea into Fang Cunzai’s ear.

"Military Chief Fang has ordered that without his permission, no one is allowed to..."

Slap!

Zhang San slapped the man across the face.

With the strike, Zhang San used the Wind Technique and Palm Thunder, sending the man stumbling almost to the point of falling over.

"Three military chiefs are backing me, and you dare to block my way? Are you always this brave? Get lost!"

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[Note 42] Legal Knowledge Pop-up

According to Article 246 of our country’s criminal law [Insult Crime; Defamation Crime], whoever openly insults others by violence or other methods, or fabricates facts to defame others, and the circumstances are serious, shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than three years, criminal detention, public surveillance or deprivation of political rights.

What needs attention here is that this article has a previous clause: it is processed only upon complaint. In other words, if you are insulted or defamed and you don’t file a complaint or initiate litigation, actually, nothing will be done. Does it feel like you can just bully honest people without consequences, since, after all, with honest people, an apology and feigning a few tears will settle things?

However, the previous clause also mentions the phrase "except where it seriously endangers social order and national interests." Therefore, if someone commits this crime and it seriously endangers social order, it shall be handled as a public prosecution case, prosecuted by the People’s Procuratorate.