The weak scholar in the end of ancient times

Chapter 44 The secret must not be revealed
Next to the abandoned fields.

It’s still the same two groups of people.

But this time, the distance between the two sides was even greater.

I don’t know what the people at the cemetery were discussing when they gathered together. Sometimes they were confused, sometimes sad, sometimes angry, and then excited again after a while.

It was too far away to hear what was being said. Curious Xiao Liu stared at it for a long time, his face full of worry.
"What are they talking about? Are they trying to cause trouble?"

Wen Gu said, "It is likely that something will happen, but it will be carried out within the city and not against us."

Xiao Liu still didn't understand: "How... did you know that?"

Wen Gu did not answer directly, but asked him: "What do you think of these people's fighting power?"

Xiao Liu stared at that place and replied seriously: "It should be quite impressive!"

He looked at County Captain Zhou uncertainly again.

Official practitioners definitely have a better eye.

County Lieutenant Zhou nodded. "Although these people may seem unconventional, this area has frequent river traffic, so conflicts are inevitable. They've been involved in many fights on a daily basis. If there are any local soldiers, they may have fought against river bandits and have extensive experience."

Wen Gu agreed, "Indeed. Although they are civilian armed forces, they are perhaps even more courageous than the regular armed forces in some places."

"When these people gather together, they are a force that cannot be underestimated. Just look at the horses and carriages they have obtained. Without sufficient strength, they cannot protect these things."

Xiao Liu looked at the horse over there with envy.

Isn't it!

Even in the past, horses were not something that ordinary people could afford. Now they are even more precious!

These people actually ride so many horses and have carriages on one trip. They are so rich!

Everyone who sees these things will be envious, but without sufficient strength, it is impossible to keep these things.

Wen Gu asked again: "What are they doing out today?"

Xiao Liu said, "Pay tribute to their boss."

Wen Gu reminded: "They have more than one person to commemorate."

Cheng Zhi, who had been following silently, said at this time: "Yes, there are several more around the largest tombstone... well, seven, seven tombs built at almost the same time."

Wen Gu said, "Although these seven tombstones are smaller, they also represent a significant investment. They must represent the more important members of this group."

County Lieutenant Zhou's eyes were gloomy. "Eight important figures, including the boss, all met with accidents at the same time."

Nowadays, as long as one has become a powerful force, they will cherish the people under their command.

What kind of misfortune would cause this group, which had survived for so long in troubled times, to suddenly lose so many people? And the core members, including the leader?

Maybe there is no inside story, but maybe there is?

From their perspective, if the other party is in a conflicting situation, they can find loopholes and more opportunities to achieve their goals.

Xiao Liu understood a little.

"With the boss gone, I don't know how the fight will turn out for the rest of us."

In today's world, whoever sits in the top position will be able to control more materials and power.

Wen Gu said: "If someone has powerful means, they can quickly stabilize the internal disputes."

This second-in-command doesn't seem to be such a resourceful person.

But if we add the widow of the big boss...

"Have they stabilized the internal situation?" Xiao Liu asked.

"No," Wen Gu said, "If the internal problems had been resolved, they would have brought more than this number of people with them when they came out to pay their respects."

Wen Gu called Cheng Zhi aside and asked him to talk about the changes in expressions and behaviors of each person opposite him that he had just observed.

Time passed slowly, and the sky grew darker. Someone came over to ask the Taoist priest to perform a ritual.

Taoist Qingyi took his equipment and started working.

Although both of them burned incense and paper, the one done by Taoist Qingyi produced more smoke. The smell was not pungent, but rather had a kind of underworld atmosphere.

The familiar stepping on the magic circle and the familiar burning of talismans in the air, the difference is that a large amount of white mist surged up when the ritual was performed, and a faint green flame was emitted when the talisman paper burned in the white mist.

The smell of fireworks had a ghostly quality, accompanied by chanting of scriptures and incantations that no one else could understand.

The expressions of Lin Erdang and his companions, who had originally held a skeptical attitude, gradually turned into awe and horror. The more timid ones felt their knees weaken, wishing they could kowtow to the ground. Even as they watched Wen Gu, their eyes became more fearful.

Such a powerful Taoist priest!
Such a magical immortal!
In the past, only the most powerful man in the city could invite you!

Now this immortal is actually following this scholar and is willing to perform a ritual to pay the deposit.

Lin Erdang was in a dilemma.

This deposit is too high. If they don't get the commission in the end...

The conditions were limited, the venue affected the performance, and the client was not wealthy enough. The Taoist priest didn't spend long. He showed off his skills and then finished the tasks assigned by the dog scholar.

The Taoist priest finished his work... When he finished, he used that mysterious and unfathomable tone to give the customer some space for his words.

The general meaning is that the people buried here still have resentment.

As for more, more detailed explanation?

Sorry, the secret cannot be revealed.

The Taoist priest didn't say much, but the people led by Lin Er seemed to have thought of something.

The young woman holding the child next to her slightly suppressed the shock on her face, finally calmed down, and nodded to Lin Erdangjia.

Lin Er, the second in command, looked at the sky and said in a much more relaxed tone, "We'll accept the deposit and do our best to help you get things done. However, we still have some things to deal with. Don't worry, whether we can finish it or not, we will pass on the news. It will probably take... two days."

Wen Gu thought for a moment and said, "Okay, then let's agree on a location and a signal."

He did not say where his people were staying now, and Lin Erdang also knew the rules and did not ask.

After agreeing on a location and a signal, Lin Er led his men back to the city. If it were any later, the drawbridge would be retracted.

After the other party left, Wen Gu and the others returned to their own team.

Open your notebook and look at the notes you made today.

Before, I just wanted to cross the river safely and consume some supplies.

After contacting each other, I have some new ideas.

The stories about the martial arts world that I told Lin Erdang and the others were not told in vain.

How can those who come from the lower classes, who have been able to gather together and form a force and have tasted the taste of power, not have ambition?
It’s just that times are tough and there are more concerns.

Revisiting the past provides them with another possibility of survival.

There is a way out, there is a choice...

Of course, there must be revenge for grievances and revenge for vengeance!

Otherwise, why keep it for the New Year?

For this big fish, Wen Gu is willing to give it more time.

Well, it's still something to consider carefully though.

He said to County Magistrate Zhou and the others, "Wait and see for two days. If there's no movement, we'll withdraw immediately!"

After thinking for a moment, Wen Gu said to Taoist Qingyi: "Master, please prepare a little more. I guess we will have other business in the next two days."

(End of this chapter)