Rise from a Poor Family: My Martial Arts Counterattack

Chapter 149: Going One's Own Way (Subscription Request)
Poyang County.

Xing Huaifeng had no intention of alarming the Poyang County Magistrate and was preparing to go directly to Linhu Village through the city gate.

However, just as the team passed the north gate and was about to reach the south gate, the gatekeeper suddenly closed the gate.

"Stop whoever comes!"

Xing Huaifeng's eyes narrowed, and the aura of a high-level warrior emanated, causing the faces of several soldiers at the city gate to turn pale instantly.

Lin Xiuyong's whole body was trembling. He was an entry-level expert, and he knew clearly the identities of the adults in front of him. In the past, let alone stopping them, just being able to say a word to one of these adults would be enough for him to brag about for days.

Just thinking about what Captain You said and his friendship with Master Lin, Lin Xiuyong decided to take a gamble.

He himself is just so-so in martial arts, but he can secure a future for his descendants!
The most important thing is that he felt that Master Lin would not be defeated so easily.

"My Lords, I am a police officer from the Poyang County Police Station. I have discovered a wanted criminal."

Lin Xiuyong spoke with gritted teeth. From the moment he ordered the city gates to be closed, there was no way back.

"How dare you! You, a policeman, do you know who is standing in front of you? It's Lord Xing, the new director of the Military Affairs Department of Raozhou Prefecture!"

Su Lingchuan, who was originally standing at the back of the team, suddenly shouted loudly. His voice was so loud that many people in the distance could hear it clearly and looked over with curious eyes.

Xing Huaifeng was originally prepared to take action against the soldiers who dared to stop him, but after Su Lingchuan said this, he was unable to do anything.

As the director of the Military Affairs Department, he attacked a soldier guarding the city, and there were many people watching around. If the news got out, it would have an impact on his reputation as an official.

Several soldiers behind Lin Xiuyong knelt down instantly, but Lin Xiuyong did not kneel down. Kneeling was not a custom in Daliang. When meeting a superior, one only had to bow to salute.

"Meet Lord Xing."

Lin Xiuyong bowed and continued, "I closed the city gate because... because there is a person in your team who is wanted by the Poyang County Government..."

"Bastard!"

Su Lingchuan shouted again: "Do you know what you are talking about? We are all the heads of the military offices of various counties, and our leader is Lord Xing. Could it be that Poyang County wants us to be wanted? Where are we from Ruyun?"

Lin Xiuyong's voice was still in a normal tone, but after Su Lingchuan's retelling, the people watching now knew what was going on.

"I don't dare, but I won't admit my mistake. This person is the wanted person in Poyang County."

Seeing Lin Xiuyong pointing at Lin Ming who was also riding on a horse, the onlookers all looked over. Xing Huaifeng frowned, while Lin Ming opened his mouth slightly. When was he wanted by the Poyang County Government?
"Nonsense! You are talking nonsense!"

Lin Ming was anxious and looked at Xing Huaifeng: "Sir, please don't let him talk nonsense. If I was wanted by Poyang County, how could there be no wanted document?"

There is a special wanted wall outside the yamen, on which are posted the identities and portraits of some wanted criminals. If you can catch a wanted criminal, you can go to the yamen to claim the reward. This is also one of the ways for some warriors to make money.

Xing Huaifeng was about to speak, but Su Lingchuan took the lead again: "You said Lin Ming is a wanted criminal, do you have any evidence?"

"Replying to Lord Su, yes!"

Lin Xiuyong spoke decisively, speeding up his speech: "A few months ago, a girl was abducted in Linhu Village, and it was later discovered that the abductor was Lin Ming. It was only because the girl was found that the government did not issue a wanted order, but this matter has long been recorded in the government's case records. As long as you check it, you will know the truth."

The yamen case log is a booklet used by the police station to record cases. Each page has a time record and needs to be stamped by the chief constable every day. It should then be submitted to the county magistrate for review every seven days and stamped with the county magistrate's official seal.

If no case occurs on that day, a blank seal will be stamped. The purpose is to prevent the government officials from favoritism and covering up cases, and temporarily add cases to the file after the incident to make up for the loss.

After the empty seal is stamped, there will be no chance to add to it later. This is also a kind of supervision on the officials in the yamen. If they want to cover up someone for personal gain, unless they can ensure that the matter will not be reported or exposed, it will be discovered later.

When Lin Ming heard Lin Xiuyong mention the trafficking of young girls, his heart skipped a beat and he looked a little flustered.

He didn't expect that the Poyang County Government had recorded his abduction and trafficking of Qianqian.

When he sold Qianqian to Zhou San in exchange for some silver, he learned the next day that Zhou San had been killed. He was still a little scared, but in the following days he found that no one from the government office came to look for him, and he also secretly asked his mother and found that no villagers in the village were talking about this matter, which made him feel relieved.

He knew without thinking that it must have been Lin Chen who suppressed him. His cousin was very powerful in the martial arts school and won the first place in the school in March. Naturally, he wanted fame. The government must have also given him a heads-up.

"You said Lin Ming had committed the crime of kidnapping?" Su Lingchuan frowned, and did not look at Xing Huaifeng, but just said quietly: "How credible can the words of a criminal be?"

Behind him, the directors of various military administration offices also remained silent. They naturally understood the hidden meaning behind Su Lingchuan's words.

Lin Ming is a wanted man. To make a big fuss over a report from a wanted man may be an overreaction.

No one spoke up to help Xing Huaifeng, even though he was their superior.

The directors of the military administration offices in various counties were also dissatisfied with Xing Huaifeng. Today, a group of us went to Raozhou Prefecture in person to welcome you, the director. It would have been fine if you didn't host a banquet for us, but you took us directly to Poyang County, which really didn't give them any face at all.

Xing Huaifeng's old face was gloomy. He didn't know about this matter. This time, he was able to take up the position of Director of the Military Affairs Department of Raozhou Prefecture. He knew very well who was behind the scenes to help him take up the position.

What was Senior Brother Li's purpose in pushing him to the position of Director of the Military Affairs Department? No matter what, he had to find some problems with Lin Chen.

"I don't care whether Lin Ming committed any crime in Poyang County. This matter is related to your county government. This time I want to bring Lin Ming to verify another matter. Open the city gate immediately!"

Xing Huaifeng's sharp eyes fell on Lin Xiuyong. Lin Xiuyong only felt the pressure like a raging wave coming from all directions. He could hardly breathe and fell into the pain of suffocation.

"I didn't know that Lord Xing had come from so far away, so I was unable to go out of the city to greet him. I hope Lord Xing will forgive me."

Just at this moment, a voice came from the corner of the street not far away. He Ruyun, accompanied by several old men, several captains of the county government and more than a dozen constables, came in a mighty group.

Seeing such a large team, the people watching on both sides quickly made way.

"I am He Ruyun, the magistrate of Poyang County, and I, along with the other villagers of Poyang County, welcome Mr. Xing to our Poyang County."

He Ruyun did not come alone. The old men behind him were all patriarchs of the major families in Poyang County. They were once ninth-rank or even eighth-rank warriors.

He Ruyun was somewhat surprised that these old clan leaders would show up.

Lord Xing came with bad intentions. Logically speaking, these old patriarchs of the families were well versed in the art of self-preservation and would not easily express their opinions before the matter became clear. However, he did not expect that when he gathered the county government officials, these people also appeared at the gate of the government office.

Gu family, Fei family, Fu family, Zhang family, Zhao family...

The patriarchs of more than ten families, large and small, were all present. It could be said that these people represented the will of most of Poyang County.

"Sir He, I have no other intentions. My grandson admires Lin Chen very much. It is not easy for Poyang County to produce a genius."

"That's right. My unruly son also admires Lin Chen very much. After the county fight, he has been even more diligent in his cultivation than before."

He Ruyun listened to what these clan leaders said and understood in his heart that these clan leaders came here because they had received news. As for the person who passed on the news, it should be Su Lingchuan's confidant.

These people were not coming for Junior Brother Su, nor for himself, but for Lin Chen.

A young boy who was only at the awakening stage could actually make so many families, to some extent, fight against a seventh-rank director of the Military Administration Department. If he had not seen it with his own eyes, he would never have believed it in the past.

In Poyang County, Lin Chen is from Kaohe Town and comes from Linhu Village, but if you go out of Poyang County, to Raozhou Prefecture or even Jiangnan Road, Lin Chen is a native of Poyang County.

This is the support from the fellow villagers and the external solidarity from the entire Poyang County.

Even though Lord Xing is the high and mighty Director of the Military Administration Department, he still has to consider the power of the local clan.

In He Ruyun's opinion, now that he showed up with these clan leaders in the name of welcoming the other party, Lord Xing would just take advantage of the situation and let it go. It would be the best choice for them to go to the county government office for a drink and chat, which would be considered as a welcome for him.

There are no seventh-rank warriors in Poyang County now, but that doesn't mean there weren't any in the past. Once the power of the rich and powerful in the entire Poyang County erupts, even the director will have to consider whether he can withstand it.

"The masters of the eight martial arts schools in Poyang County have come to greet Master Xing and the other masters."

Just as He Ruyun arrived, Zeng Qingyao and other eight martial arts masters also appeared on the street.

Looking at Zeng Qingyao and the other eight, Su Lingchuan's mouth curled up slightly. The arrival of Zeng Qingyao and the others was naturally notified by his confidant, while the patriarchs of the major families were informed by these eight museum masters.

The eight martial arts schools, most of the families in Poyang County, including the county government...

The three forces in Poyang County stood together at this moment, which could be said to represent the will of the entire Poyang County. Lord Xing should give up.

Now the martial arts hall and the county government, including the patriarchs of all the major families in Poyang County, have come to greet him, and a step has been prepared for him. Lin Ming is a wanted criminal, and his words cannot be trusted, so the matter ends here.

Xing Huaifeng's old face was gloomy, without a trace of joy on his face.

He didn't expect that targeting a young warrior who had just come to his senses would actually cause a silent resistance from the entire Poyang County.

If he had known this situation earlier, he would never have come to Poyang County in person today. However, the arrow has been shot and there is no turning back. He has already raised the butcher knife. If the knife does not fall on Lin Chen today, there will be no chance in the future.

"I have some official business today. There is no need to mobilize so many people. Let's all go."

As soon as Xing Huaifeng said this, many people at the scene were shocked. This Lord Xing really insisted on doing what he wanted.

"Open the city gates and head to Linhu Village. Anyone who blocks our way will be executed for treason!"

Xing Huaifeng released all his aura as a seventh-rank warrior. Several constables looked at He Ruyun, who shook his head imperceptibly. After all, this man was a seventh-rank warrior and a superior. After he said this, there was no excuse to stop him.

Poyang County can complain to Raozhou Prefecture or even to the Wuzheng Hall afterwards, but if it is not stopped now, this person will really take action.

The city gate opened, and Xing Huaifeng glared at Lin Ming: "Lead the way ahead. If there is no result today, you don't have to go back to the city."

Lin Ming's body trembled: "I promise that what I said is true. When we get to the Lin family and meet my grandfather, you will know that what I said is true."

After Xing Huaifeng took the lead, Zhang Wangshan and others naturally followed. Su Lingchuan gritted his teeth. Xing Huaifeng obviously did not intend to stay in the position of Director of the Military Affairs Department for long, and he also wanted to throw dirty water on Lin Chen.

It seems that the Huo family promised Xing Huaifeng huge benefits in private.

"Sir, what should we do?"

You Siqi asked in a low voice as he looked at the officials from the Military Administration Department and the Military Administration Office who were leaving.

"Follow me, this is Poyang County, which is under my jurisdiction."

He Ruyun's expression was also extremely gloomy. Several family heads looked at each other and followed behind.

"Junior Sister Zeng, you keep an eye on this. I will go to Quzhou Prefecture myself!"

Tai Rubai's face was extremely cold. It was clear that Lord Xing's attitude was targeting Lin Chen. The strongest connection of Zhenyue Martial Arts School at present was Lord Li from Quzhou Prefecture.

"Brother Tai, I'm afraid it's too late to go to Quzhou now."

It takes more than a day to travel from Poyang County to Quzhou even without stopping, let alone the round trip.

"The post station has pigeons that can deliver messages, and it only takes a few hours. Why not write this in a letter to inform Lord Li?"

"Yes, I forgot about the carrier pigeons. I'll go to the post station now."

Tai Rubai left in a hurry. Zeng Qingyao glanced at the other hall masters and said, "Thank you all for coming to support us just now. If you have anything to do, please go back first."

"Junior Sister Zeng, Lin Chen is a disciple of your Jingshui Martial Arts School, but he is also a disciple of my Kuangfeng Martial Arts School." Zhao Qifeng of the Kuangfeng Martial Arts School spoke, obviously not intending to leave.

The Director of the Military Administration Department is the immediate superior of the martial arts school. If a martial arts school offends the Director of the Military Administration Department, it will never have an easy time.

Zeng Qingyao said this out of consideration for other martial arts schools.

"Junior Sister Zeng, during the county fight, Lin Chen saved the reputation of our Poyang County Martial Arts School. Each of our families owes Lin Chen a favor. Even the Fei and Gu families are willing to stand up for us. If we leave now, wouldn't we be ungrateful?"

"That's right. Our eight martial arts schools stand together. Even if the director wants to make things difficult for us, he has to consider the impact it will cause."

After hearing what the several hall masters said, Zeng Qingyao clasped his fists and said, "I would like to thank all the brothers on behalf of Lin Chen."

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Linhu Village.

Zhao Zanghu and the villagers of Linhu Village waited at the entrance of the village.

"Listen carefully. When you see Lin Ming, beat him to death. If you are disabled, the village will provide for you and your family. If you lose your life, your tablet will be hung at the top of the ancestral hall. As long as our village is still there, your family will not starve to death."

"Old village chief, don't worry. We know what's going on. This Lin Ming is a traitor who even wants to frame Lin Chen. Because of Lin Chen, I have been able to stand up straighter when I visit my wife's relatives. With Lin Chen around, our entire village has benefited. Even if I risk my life today, I will not let Lin Ming enter the village."

"When I die, my life is worthless. Village chief, please don't put my tablet in the first place. My dead father will be so angry that he will jump out of his coffin if he sees the tablet of his son, me, placed in front of his. Just leave a tablet for me in the ancestral hall."

In the ancestral hall of Linhu Village, not every villager's death can have a tablet placed in it. Each family and each generation can only place one tablet, otherwise the ancestral hall will not be big enough.

For many villagers, having their memorial tablets placed in the ancestral hall is their greatest pursuit in life.

"Village chief, Lin Chaoyang is here."

Hearing the shouting behind him, Zhao Zanghu turned around and saw the eldest daughter-in-law of the Lin family supporting Lin Chaoyang and walking towards them, and following behind the eldest daughter-in-law of the Lin family were several strong men.

Musha?
Zhao Zanghu never thought that there were other warriors in Linhu Village.

"Village chief, these people injured people from our village."

A villager came stumbling over, with one of his eyes red and swollen.

"Village chief, these are relatives from my mother's side. I heard that Ming'er would come back to meet his grandfather, so I was going to bring my father-in-law out to meet Ming'er. But I never thought that people from our village would guard our door and not let us out. These relatives from my mother's side couldn't stand it, so they started pushing and shoving."

Aunt Lin spoke with a smile, her eyes full of pride.

As early as the day before yesterday, she had seen her own Ming'er. Ming'er said that as long as they could convince their grandfather to say that Lin Chen was unfilial, someone would give their family ten thousand taels of silver.

Ten thousand taels of silver!

There was so much money that Aunt Lin couldn't figure out how to spend it.

As for Lin Chen's life or death, what does that have to do with her? Lin Chen has been enjoying great success recently, but the one who benefited from it was the second brother, a villager of Linhu Village. As the eldest lady, she did not gain any benefits.

The worst that can happen is that I can just leave Linhu Village. With so much money, I can go to Poyang County, or... I can just settle down in Raozhou Prefecture.

As for the people behind her, they were also brought by Ming'er to prevent the old man Zhao Zanghu from hiding his father-in-law.

"You vicious woman!"

Zhao Zanghu was so angry that he was shaking all over. It was fine that Lin Ming betrayed the Lin family and Linhu Village, but he didn't expect that the eldest daughter-in-law of the Lin family was so vicious. No wonder she gave birth to such a vicious child like Lin Ming.

"coming!"

At this moment, several warriors standing behind Lin Chaoyang whispered.

At the entrance of the village, a huge team appeared. Lin Ming led the way. When he saw his grandfather and his mother standing at the entrance of the village, the worry in his eyes disappeared.

My mother followed my grandfather to the village entrance to greet me. It seemed that she had convinced my grandfather with the words I gave.

Come to think of it, the grandfather really loves his grandson. No matter how far Lin Chen goes in martial arts, he will never recognize him as his grandfather. In the end, he will have to rely on his grandson to take care of him in his old age.

"Village Chief, it's not good for the Lin family's affairs to always bother the village. Let us solve this matter ourselves."

Lin Chaoyang looked old and listless, but when he saw Lin Ming appear, it was as if he had a last burst of light, and his cloudy eyes became bright.

Zhao Canghu was stunned, as if he had thought of something, and was hesitant to speak. However, when he saw the look in Lin Chaoyang's eyes, he finally stepped back silently.

(End of this chapter)