Daming: Internship also counts as work experience

Chapter 171 Bald Head
While Jia Chuan waited anxiously above, Chen Mo and his team were engaged in a fierce battle in the tunnel. The reason it was described as a fierce battle was because the narrow space hindered their performance, or more accurately, it hindered the opponent's performance.

After a few rounds, Chen Mo realized they were no match for the enemy. If they weren't underground, and the enemy might suddenly collapse, they would have been dead long ago.

Fortunately, Chen Mo and the others were able to retreat towards the hidden door of the hut. The other party seemed to be in a hurry to get out as well, and was not in a hurry to kill them, but rather seemed to be driving them away.

If Jia Chuan were down there, he would know that the reason those people were in such a hurry to get out was because the air in the secret passage was not circulating well. There was no ventilation shaft for a long stretch of the passage, probably because they hadn't had time to install one yet. Normally, there wouldn't be enough people or enough torches, and they wouldn't stay down there for such a long time.

But right now, the secret passage is filled with not only torches but also many people. Chen Mo and his group have already gone through it once, and now a bunch of people are sparring, panting heavily from the exertion...

Chen Mo felt a tightness in his chest and thought it was from the blow he received. However, the other people were not injured, yet they were also panting heavily. Chen Mo was puzzled for a long time before he finally understood the reason.

Finally reaching the secret door of the cabin, Chen Mo proposed a ceasefire, suggesting they go outside first and then continue fighting. Otherwise, if they held the exit tightly, they could suffocate the enemy. The other side agreed.

Then the head that Jia Chuan had seen appeared, calmly yet excitedly shouting, "They're fighting up there too!"

Jia Chuan could tell from that sentence that they had also fought down there, and judging from their expressions, they must have won. But just as Chen Mo came up and was panting heavily, an unfamiliar head popped out from the hidden door.

Chen Mo pointed at Gao Yuntian, then at the head peeking out from the hidden door. Gao Yuntian immediately understood that since the old man and Dong Yuanyuan wouldn't play with him, he would find someone else to play with!

The people below were so frustrated they couldn't think straight. The secret exit was at the top, requiring them to climb stairs. The exit was very narrow, allowing only one person to pass at a time. They were only thinking about getting out as quickly as possible, forgetting the difference between friend and foe. If others got out first, would they let you out?
If there were no one else above, Chen Mo and the others might not have been able to stop them even if they wanted to. They were having trouble speaking right now and needed to catch their breath to regain their strength.

Fortunately, there was Gao Yuntian, who was free and wanted to show off.

Gao Yuntian was having a great time playing whack-a-mole, but his enjoyment didn't last long. After all, there were people down there who had grown up eating meat. Just as Gao Yuntian was jumping up and swinging his iron ruler, a loud bang shook Jia Chuan, who was squatting there. His first reaction was, "Where did that fire?" Then he saw Gao Yuntian fly out, with wood chips and dirt flying everywhere at the hidden door. A bald head appeared at the hidden door. As the bald head continued to rise, a burly middle-aged man in a Taoist robe slowly walked up.

"Help me up. I'm just a nuisance here," Gao Yunduo said softly.

Jia Chuan then looked away and asked Mu Lian worriedly, "Can she move? I'm scared..."

"She twisted her back and hurt her arm, but the neck injury isn't even considered a serious injury!" Mu Lian said irritably, tossing the water pouch aside. She slowly helped Gao Yunduo up and added, "It's too chaotic here. It's not safe for her. If someone suddenly attacks her without warning, I can't stop them. You need to arrest all these people as soon as possible. I can treat sprains and bruises, but I need medicine, Qiaofu..."

"Quickly help her find a safe place to rest. Is there any medicine to stop your mouth? You keep babbling on and on."

“You guys fight, I’ll slowly carry her back to the courtyard, brew medicine to treat her injuries. Carrying her on my back won’t work, it will worsen her condition. Let’s slowly carry her back, she’ll be fine once we get back. We’ll go wherever it’s dark. They can’t take care of us right now. Don’t worry, I know the way well, we won’t go down the wrong path.”

Jia Chuan watched helplessly as Gao Yunduo, supported by Mu Lian, slowly made her way forward. He ordered several guards from the Prince's Mansion to extinguish their torches and escort her. Mu Lian was right; they should find a dark place to go.

……

Jia Chuan believed that if these people knew him better, they wouldn't have used this method to kill him, especially since they came in separate groups and locations. Even if they all attacked at once, they might not have succeeded!

The reason Jia Chuan was able to remain so calm was mainly because he didn't have time to carefully examine the battlefield.

Now that he has time to look, his confidence has vanished instantly.

They had the advantage in numbers; the troops Gao Yuntian and Chen Mo brought could encircle the battlefield, but clearly, they didn't have enough capable fighters.

The strongest fighters, Dong Yuanyuan and the old man in black, seemed unaffected by the loud noise and were still practicing Tai Chi. The bald man who came up from the tunnel was not only strong and powerful, but also much stronger. Gao Yuntian was already quite tall, but compared to him, he was a little brother!
But Gao Yuntian showed extraordinary tenacity, risking his life and pressing on relentlessly. When the iron ruler touched the man, it was as if he were hitting an iron plate. Jia Chuan was even worried that the iron ruler would break.

The others who came up fought with the group of Imperial Guards, and the fight was evenly matched. But the bald man could easily knock one of them down with a single swipe of his hand. He didn't seem to have any special moves, but the force he used to hurt people was comparable to that of swords.

Jia Chuan gasped. What good are more people?
Chen Mo caught his breath and ran to Jia Chuan's side. He whispered, "This guy is incredibly powerful. Apart from Yuan Yuan, I'm afraid no one can fight him."

Shunzi also came over and asked anxiously, "Is Yuanyuan injured? Why is she getting slower and slower?"

Seeing the Imperial Guards fall one by one, Chen Mo didn't bother to say anything more and rushed forward with his sword.

The guards of the Prince's Palace were very obedient. When no one gave the order to "go!", they held up torches to serve as lighting.

Jia Chuan looked around and saw a cold glint in his eyes.

Han Guang kept its eyes fixed on Dong Yuanyuan, shifting its position as the two fought. Jia Chuan raised an eyebrow, ignoring the bald man for the moment, and quietly moved closer to Han Guang. Not sure if the timing was right, he suddenly shouted, "Han Guang! Go!"

A flash of cold light shot out, aimed straight at the old man's calf, and then dashed into the darkness.

The old man was bitten again, causing him to pause slightly. Dong Yuanyuan seized the opportunity and slashed the old man's shoulder with her knife.

That was Dong Yuanyuan's knife!
The old man had a wound on his chest, and his calf had been bitten twice by a dog in the same spot, whether a piece of flesh had been torn off or not, he didn't know. Now, he had suffered a powerful knife wound to his shoulder, and the fact that he could still stand was something Jia Chuan greatly admired.

"Gao Yuntian, you come and hit the old man! Yuanyuan, you..."

Jia Chuan's order was halted mid-air. Gao Yuntian, as if injected with adrenaline, was probably frustrated by his inability to defeat anyone. Upon hearing Jia Chuan's command, he changed the battle line without hesitation. His speed was so fast that Jia Chuan didn't even have time to say anything. This time, Gao Yuntian wasn't knocked away by anything and smoothly landed the iron ruler on the old man...

Shunzi disregarded his own safety and rushed forward.

"Are you injured?" Shunzi looked Dong Yuanyuan up and down.

Dong Yuanyuan said, panting, "I'm not injured, just too tired. This old man has some kind of sorcery. I feel like it's difficult to even lift the knife, let alone make a cut."

Jia Chuan breathed a sigh of relief. Looking at the old man lying on the ground, he understood why Gao Yuntian hadn't been able to participate earlier. The old man had used his internal energy, which, while stopping Dong Yuanyuan's attack, also restricted himself. To outsiders, the two seemed to be moving slowly, but in reality, Dong Yuanyuan was like someone pedaling a bicycle against a Force 10 gale. She wanted to go fast, but it was a miracle she didn't fall. Gao Yuntian tried to rush into the gust of wind, but he was blown away as soon as he touched the edge. However, this Force 10 gale, which was like a cover, didn't cover his feet, so Han Guang had a chance.

The hero of this battle was Han Guang. Jia Chuan looked around; Han Guang was very clever. It bit and ran away, and when it was far away and no one was chasing it, it quietly returned. Dong Yuanyuan was exhausted. Jia Chuan wanted her to fight Bald Qiang immediately, but he was afraid she would get hurt if she went up.

Jia Chuan remembered the food box that Gao Yunduo had brought earlier. He hadn't finished eating it, and there were still steamed buns and side dishes inside. He quickly ran over, picked up the food box, and ran back to Dong Yuanyuan.

Dong Yuanyuan sat on the ground, holding the food box, and started eating.

Chen Mo and his Imperial Guards struggled to their feet, falling and getting up repeatedly. After several such encounters, few of them could stand up. Gao Yuntian was also panting heavily, and it seemed that after defeating the old man, his obsession had dissipated, leaving him with no strength left to wield the iron ruler.

"They say strong people are usually stupid. Let me ask you a few questions to see just how stupid you are," Jia Chuan shouted as he saw Bald Qiang raise his hand again.

Bald Qiang really did stop.

Not only did he stop, but even the men he brought who were fighting with the Embroidered Uniform Guards stopped.

Jia Chuan didn't have time to think about the reasons. What he needed to do now was to buy time so that Dong Yuanyuan could rest a little longer and eat more. Han Guang definitely couldn't bite this big guy in front of him. If he didn't know which dynasty he was in, he would even suspect that this person was made of machine.

"What is your purpose in coming here?" Jia Chuan straightened his back and asked with full confidence.

In fact, he deliberately moved a few steps, saw that there were no obstacles on the way to escape behind him, and calculated that such big guys would have weak mobility. If he couldn't beat them and had to run away, as long as he didn't die of exhaustion, the one who would die of exhaustion first would definitely be Bald Qiang.

"I'll kill you!" Bald Qiang's voice boomed.

"You recognize me?"

"I've seen your portrait."

"How much silver did they give you? I'll give you double that, will you lay down your butcher's knife..."

"You can't afford it."

Jia Chuan snorted and said, "I'm so poor that all I have left is silver. Name your price, but we have an agreement. Your round-trip travel expenses, accommodation, and meals are all included. I won't pay for them separately. Also, your men's expenses are not my responsibility."

Bald Qiang made a "V" sign, and Jia Chuan asked, "Two hundred taels?"

"Two thousand taels! I told you, you can't afford it. I wouldn't have needed to lift a finger to kill you," Bald Qiang turned to look at the old man on the ground: "Unfortunately, he can't!"

"Gold or silver?" Jia Chuan asked calmly, casually putting his hands behind his back.

Bald Qiang seemed surprised that Jia Chuan would ask this question. He squinted at Jia Chuan, perhaps because he couldn't see very clearly from a distance. He took two steps forward. At the same time, Gao Yuntian, Chen Mo, and Dong Yuanyuan all moved.

Jia Chuan, with his hands behind his back, did not retreat but took two steps forward and said, "Don't move, rest. We can't bully them just because there are more of them. Chen Mo, take some men and tie up those who are still breathing and put them together. Put those who can still talk closer to me. As for those still standing over there, Gao Yuntian, don't let them stand there. Lay them all down. It's tiring for them to stand. Yuanyuan, you continue eating."

Bald Qiang turned his head in confusion, and seeing Gao Yuntian rushing towards his men, he was about to turn around when Jia Chuan immediately stopped him, saying, "You're also impatient. Let's talk our own business, let them fight. What are you afraid of? Are you afraid you'll be the only one left? Don't be afraid, I won't do anything to you for now, as long as you're not too greedy. How many taels did you want just now?"

Bald Qiang turned his head and glared at Jia Chuan, saying, "Do you really think I'm stupid?" Then he strode towards Gao Yuntian.

"You're such an idiot! Your mission is to kill me! What are you doing staring at them?"

Jia Chuan shouted this, and Bald Qiang stopped. He turned around, moved his head on his neck, squinted, and said, "You're right, I can kill you..."

"But you need to figure out how to leave after you kill me?"

"No one can stop me."

"You underestimated us! There were dozens of you when you came, but you're the only one who went back. You still expect to get money? Why should we give it to you?"

"you are dead!"

Bald Qiang is getting closer and closer to Jia Chuan.

"Who can prove I'm dead? Everyone who came with you was detained, and you're the only one going back. Just based on your own words? Who would believe that?"

When Bald Qiang stopped, Dong Yuanyuan breathed a sigh of relief and sat down to continue eating.

To be honest, Dong Yuanyuan is really bold. At this moment, Jia Chuan and Bald Qiang were only two and a half meters apart. Shunzi's heart was in his throat. He was conflicted and didn't know whether he should ask Dong Yuanyuan to stop eating and move between the two of them.

Chen Mo was leading his men to drag the still-breathing Gao Yuntian up the tunnel with all his might, with the help of the Imperial Guards. Neither of them was handling tasks that could be completed immediately. Shunzi couldn't understand why they could leave Jia Chuan with this big guy.

No one felt at ease, yet they were all used to obeying Jia Chuan's orders. Since Jia Chuan said he could do it, then he could do it.

Jia Chuan was inwardly groaning. He had deliberately kept Gao Yuntian and Chen Mo busy, hoping to stall this big, simple-minded guy. Since he was interested in money, he could argue about the numbers for a while, giving Dong Yuanyuan some time to catch her breath. Little did he know that this big, simple-minded guy was actually quite loyal and righteous, and even wanted to save his accomplice.

For Gao Yuntian's sake, Jia Chuan had no choice but to sacrifice himself and completely attract Bald Qiang's attention.

How can we keep this big, clumsy guy in check?
Once he stood within range of what he felt could be fatal with a single blow, the big, simple-minded man felt at ease and stopped looking around.

Sure enough, Bald Qiang stopped walking forward. Jia Chuan pretended to be calm and slightly raised his head. He had no choice but to raise it, as Bald Qiang was more than a head taller than him.

(End of this chapter)