Simultaneous travel: City, infinite evolution

Chapter 245 Yi Xiaochuan Sold into Slavery

Chen Hong could only add many formations to the tiger-shaped pendant to prevent energy loss and accelerate the absorption of external energy.

I plan to conduct further research once my energy has recovered somewhat and my cultivation level has improved.

Under a bright, clear moon.

Chen Hong and Cui Wenzi drank wine and ate the snacks that Gao Yao had brought them, sitting and discussing everything under the sun.

Gao Yao would listen in on the conversation, picking out the parts that were easy to understand, and learn some life philosophies.

Soon, the night passed.

the next day.

In Xianyang city.

Liu Bang and his group sat dejectedly in a courtyard.

The air was eerily quiet.

A corvée laborer couldn't help but break the silence.

"Chief, what should we do?"

"Those two laborers ran away."

"We're missing two people, we're not in full force, that could cost us our heads."

"If you can't come up with a solution, we'll all lose our heads!"

"I know! I know!" Liu Bang waved his arms angrily.

“If this were Pei County, I could probably gather two more people.”

"But this is Xianyang!"

"Where am I supposed to find someone?"

"What should we do?" Everyone panicked and stood up.

For a time, morale plummeted and discussions arose.

Liu Bang looked up at the sky and wailed:
"Heavens above!"

"Give me two people!"

"I beg you!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than a commotion erupted outside the door.

Liu Bang and his men looked at each other in bewilderment.

Liu Bang realized what was happening and quickly rushed out the door first.

In an instant, I spotted a familiar figure.

Liu Bang was excited, and shouted in his heart:
"God help me too!"

The person who arrived was none other than Yi Xiaochuan, the boy who delivered the treasure.

Whenever Liu Bang was in trouble, he would always be the first to go out and give away all his belongings.

Including money, women, power...

And himself.

"Good brother!"

Liu Bang's call to arms was so moving it brought tears to many eyes.

Good guy.

"Big brother!"

Yi Xiaochuan was overjoyed and immediately rushed over to hug Liu Bang's hand, practically wanting to kneel and lick it.

"My dear brother, you've come just in time! I've missed you so much!"

"Big brother, I miss you too."

The two brothers had tears in their eyes.

Liu Bang thought to himself, "Something's not right, why are we still missing one?"

"If even one person is missing, wouldn't we still die?"

Just then, several eunuchs who were out of the palace to make purchases passed by.

One of the leading eunuchs caught a glimpse of Yi Xiaochuan and his eyes lit up.

She walked up with small, quick steps.

She immediately reached out her feminine hand and began to grope Yi Xiaochuan's body.

"Hey, what are you doing?"

"Go away!"

"Get your dirty hands off me, or I'll fight back."

The eunuch pointed with orchid-like fingers and let out a charming laugh.

"Oh dear, young master, why be so irritable?"

"I was simply excited by the sight of such a fine frame as yours, and couldn't resist touching it to feel your bones."

The eunuch's hoarse voice and eerie smile made Yi Xiaochuan feel uncomfortable.

"I didn't agree to you touching me. I hate it when people touch me inappropriately."

Get out of my sight right now.

I don't want to see you for even a second.

That's disgusting.

The eunuch's face darkened.

The eunuchs following behind also raised their heads and looked at Yi Xiaochuan with strange eyes.

This sent chills down Yi Xiaochuan's spine, making him feel a chill run down his spine.

"It seems this young master looks down on us eunuchs, but that's alright."

"One day, the young master will look up to us."

The eunuch glanced at Yi Xiaochuan for a moment, then turned to look at Liu Bang.

"And who are you? State your name."

Liu Bang carefully bowed with his hands clasped in greeting.

"Liu Bang, a petty man, was the head of the Sishui Pavilion in Pei County, and he was responsible for escorting corvée laborers to Xianyang."

The eunuch scoffed, "So you're just the head of the Sishui Pavilion, a nobody."

Liu Bang was not angered by the eunuch's disdain.

He couldn't afford to offend the eunuchs.

Liu Bang glanced at Yi Xiaochuan, then at the eunuch, his eyes darting around as a plan formed in his mind.

"My lord, come here, I have something to discuss with you."

Liu Bang pulled the eunuch's arm and walked him to the side.

"Get your dirty hands off my official robes."

"Yes Yes Yes."

Liu Bang released his hand, wiped it on his body a couple of times, showing no embarrassment or shame at being humiliated.

"Sir, do you have designs on that young master from earlier?"

"Hmm?" The eunuch raised an eyebrow. "You have a way?"

Liu Bang immediately laughed, "To tell you the truth, that man is Yi Xiaochuan, my sworn brother, my virtuous younger brother."

"You?" The eunuch was somewhat surprised. "That shouldn't be the case."

"He was dressed smartly and was clearly of high status; he was probably the son of a noble family."

And you… well, never mind.”

"Ah, yes, yes."

Liu Bang nodded and bowed, and began to explain.

"However, it seems you have misjudged him, sir."

"Yi Xiaochuan only dresses well on the outside; he's not a rich young master at all."

"You don't need to worry about him, sir."

This was a reminder to the eunuch that Yi Xiaochuan had no powerful backing and could be easily manipulated. The eunuch's eyes lit up. "Really?"

"It's true." Liu Bang nodded.

"it is good!"

"it is good!"

The eunuch was overjoyed, "You seem to be quite clever."

"Speak, what are your thoughts?"

"That's right, sir."

"Two of my laborers ran away halfway through my mission."

I want to have Yi Xiaochuan take over the post and let him perform corvée labor.

But one is still missing.

So I would like to ask you, sir…

"Oh..." The eunuch pointed at Liu Bang, "So that's what you meant, you naughty boy."

"Okay, I agree to this."

"You hand Yi Xiaochuan over to me, and I'll find someone to take his place."

"Thank you, sir, thank you, sir!"

Liu Bang was overjoyed and repeatedly bowed to the eunuch in gratitude.

"My lord, you must be careful. This Yi Xiaochuan is exceptionally clever. You must not let him turn against you."

We must firmly grasp him in our hands and trample him underfoot, ensuring he can never rise again.

"Oh...you're a bad boy, I like it."

"Don't worry, there are plenty of smart people in the palace. How many of them have actually succeeded?"

"Once you enter this deep palace, your fate is in the hands of others. They can mold you however they want."

No matter how capable he is, he can't escape someone's grasp.

"That's fine, that's fine."

Amidst their sly grins, a deal was struck.

Liu Bang was still somewhat uneasy.

"Xiao Chuan, Xiao Chuan, please don't blame me."

"I originally wanted you to go and repair the Great Wall, but few of those who went to that godforsaken place ever came back alive."

"Sending you into the palace is too risky. With your intelligence and wit, what if you rise to prominence again?"

"But brother, what can I do? This damned eunuch has taken a liking to you."

"It's truly my fault that I couldn't crush you with one foot."

"I hope you'll remain a lowly eunuch your whole life, forever trampled underfoot, and never have a chance to rise up."

"If you turn your life around, I'll be in big trouble. I'll probably have to live on the run and hide from the authorities."

"So, Xiao Chuan, you'd better just obediently die after you enter the palace."

"If you die, I'll be happy."

"For the sake of brotherhood, please just die."

Unfortunately, Liu Bang was ultimately just a nobody of low status, and he couldn't control the eunuchs' thoughts.

The eunuch parted ways with Liu Bang and continued his purchasing.

Liu Bang returned to Yi Xiaochuan's side.

"Brother, what did that eunuch tell you?"

"What eunuch? That's a palace attendant."

"Alright, alright, what did the eunuch tell you?"

"It's nothing, they just asked us about our background."

"Alright, alright, my dear brother, we've come all this way to Xianyang, come on, come on, this time you have to treat your elder brother to a good meal."

“Alright, I’ll treat you to dinner at the best restaurant in Xianyang. I heard there are dancers performing songs and dances there.”

"Oh, really? They must all be great beauties!" Liu Bang's mouth was practically watering with envy.

"I guarantee you'll be so happy you won't want to leave," Yi Xiaochuan said with a sly grin.

"Then what are you waiting for? Let's go."

The two went to a restaurant and indulged in revelry.

Wait until Yi Xiaochuan gets drunk.

Liu Bang registered Yi Xiaochuan as a government slave, and all the eunuchs' men arrived.

And so, Yi Xiaochuan was inexplicably sold into slavery. When he woke up, he was already in a slave camp.

"what's the situation?"

"hiss!"

"Head hurts."

Yi Xiaochuan opened his eyes and saw a group of government slaves surrounding him, looking down at him from above.

"Hey, there's a newcomer."

"He's still a pretty boy."

"Boy, I don't care what your past status was. Once you're here, you're a servant! You're under my command!"

The official slave consul spoke arrogantly.

Yi Xiaochuan was stunned. "What? What did you say?"

"Government slaves?"

"How could I possibly be a government slave?"

"You've got it wrong, haven't you?"

“No mistake.” The official slave consul scoffed. “Everyone who can come here is an official slave.”

"From now on, you will be the lowest-ranking official slave. All the heavy, rough, and tiring work, such as carrying manure, firewood, water, washing clothes, and cooking, will be assigned to you."

If I don't do it well, humph!

The steward of the official slaves cracked his whip and coldly rebuked, "Watch your skin!"

Yi Xiaochuan couldn't stand this any longer and stood up.

"Hmph, you must be mistaken. I am free, I am a nobleman, and I am not the slave you are talking about."

"I want to go back! I want to go back!"

"Stop him!" The steward of the official slaves gestured for several slaves to block Yi Xiaochuan's path.

"Huh, you still want to run?"

"Teach him manners!"

The steward of the official slaves decided to give the newcomer Yi Xiaochuan a hard time.

A large group of government slaves surrounded Yi Xiaochuan.

Yi Xiaochuan was not about to surrender and immediately began to fight.

Yi Xiaochuan learned martial arts from Xiang Yu, and his martial arts skills indeed surpassed those of many ordinary people; he was extremely brave.

Even with his bare hands, he fought the government slaves to a standstill.

Unfortunately, when the government slaves realized they couldn't defeat him with their bare hands, they grabbed weapons like wooden sticks and beat Yi Xiaochuan.

Yi Xiaochuan was unable to defend himself and was beaten until his whole body was covered in bruises.

Soldiers who discovered the riot came in to quell it, which saved him from being beaten to death.

"What? What?"

"lay down your weapon!"

"You want to rebel!"

Faced with the armored, fierce-looking guards, no one dared to act recklessly.

A riot ended without a trace.

(End of this chapter)