Devouring Evil Martial Arts, Eliminating Demons from All Heavens

Chapter 157 Melee Gunner
The fleet quickly dispersed.

Among Zhao Yannian's group, there were indeed skilled boatmen who quickly distributed the fleet evenly around the island, and then they gradually tightened the encirclement.

Finally, a small number of people from each ship went ashore to search for the remaining Japanese pirates.

Niushan Island had over a thousand Japanese pirates, but at the first outpost on the beach, only about two hundred were lost.

Those who were trying to launch their boats out to sea were also killed one after another.

Most of the Japanese pirates knew they couldn't escape, so they could only find places to hide on the island.

"How can those people's muskets be so powerful? Could they be the legendary Divine Machine Battalion?!"

"Even the Shenji Battalion's muskets wouldn't be this powerful. Besides, they guard the capital, and they didn't send troops even during that huge commotion back then. Why would they come to the sea now?"

A group of over thirty Japanese pirates did not dare to return to their camp. They hid among the strange rocks and ravines, occasionally peeking out to look around.

"Hiding here isn't a solution. Why don't we blend in with the servants?"

"If we are questioned later, we will say that we were also captured. With our power, those lackeys will not dare to betray us."

One of the underlings scolded, "Don't think nonsense. Those lackeys are all near the leader's main room so that the leader can enjoy himself, but that old monk and that ghost-like man went straight for the leader's main room."

"Can't they see that you're all eating and drinking well, and your faces are all shiny with oil? Going over there now would be suicide."

The foreman said decisively, "Hide! They can't stay here permanently. As long as we can evade their search, we still have a chance."

Among the pirates, one suddenly said nervously, "Whenever a slave tries to escape and hides on the island, is this what they're thinking too?"

Niushan Island is not very big, but it has never had any slaves and has successfully evaded the search.

boom!
A pirate who was peering out suddenly had his head split open and fell to the ground.

The pirates in the ditch shouted wildly and fled.

Their formation was scattered, and they charged around haphazardly, brandishing their swords, seemingly no different from when they used to plunder and kill, except that today they were using it to escape.

The petty thug was provoked and jumped out of the ditch, intending to retaliate.

He had killed quite a few government musketeers; once they got close, the musketeers were about as good as the regular government soldiers.

But when he realized the distance, his ferocity immediately diminished.

The group of men carrying muskets were more than two hundred paces away from him.

Relying on his martial arts skills, he dodged more than a dozen shots, and even had a bloody gash on his forehead, before finally rushing close and slashing at the target with his sword.

when! !

The Japanese sword struck the gun barrel, sending sparks flying.

The minor leader slashed seven times, but all of them were blocked by the authentic Southern Shaolin "Little Yaksha Staff Technique".

The gun barrel, forged using a new metallurgical formula from the Fire Mystic Manual, combined with Shaolin internal energy, is powerful enough to counter this kind of sword strike.

The monk's robes fluttered in the wind, and his movements were extremely agile.

Two more blows came simultaneously from the side, one shattering his ankle and the other striking his temple.

The leader felt a sharp pain in his foot, then his mind went blank: "Baka! I've been practicing kendo for over ten years!"

The monk in front of him thrust his spear forward, and the barrel pierced the monk's throat.

"Amitabha!"

The three monks chanted a Buddhist prayer in unison and kicked the corpse away.

"My fellow disciples and I have been practicing the Yaksha Staff Formation for almost twenty years!"

The other monks had already given chase and pursued them.

The young monk who had just shot the man in the throat looked at the bloodstains on the gun barrel, his Adam's apple bobbed, and his face turned pale.

“Junior brother, Yaksha King is supposed to subdue demons.”

The monk beside him said, "The Japanese pirates have indeed committed demonic acts; we are here to subdue them."

The young monk said, "This is just a way of telling ourselves; in reality, they are indeed human."

"After I go back, I will return to secular life..."

Seeing the shocked expressions on his two senior brothers' faces, he added, "But my family used to be fishing families by the sea. Now that we've returned to secular life, I can't let these Japanese pirates get away with it!"

The young monk rushed out.

"Senior brother, hurry and chase after them!"

It only took about an hour for the group to search the island thoroughly.

Groups of people gathered one after another in front of Yoshinosuke's house.

The houses in this area are actually not far apart.

Chu Tianshu and Zen Master Miaokong have already inspected all these houses and killed the Japanese pirates hiding inside.

When Zhao Yannian arrived, Chu Tianshu was holding a bundle of Japanese swords, pulling them out one by one to examine the quality of the blades.

Zen Master Miaokong stood aside chanting scriptures, looking somewhat embarrassed. When he saw Zhao Yannian arrive, he quickly waved to him.

Zhao Yannian said, "Master." "Yannian, ah."

Master Miaokong said kindly, “There are still more than a hundred benefactors in these houses who have been abducted to the island. Go and comfort them later and explain the situation clearly.”

"We are not pirates who came to fight for territory, but to rescue them."

Zhao Yannian nodded repeatedly and said, "Master, you have a kind face and you should be more effective if you speak with us."

The embarrassment on Miao Kong's face reappeared.

"When the Heavenly Hermit stormed here, he was at the height of his power, which nearly made them faint."

"This humble monk also came by chanting sonic energy, which made matters worse and knocked them all unconscious in one fell swoop."

"Who knew that when they woke up, they didn't remember Tian Jushi very well, but they did remember that it was this poor monk who had frightened them into fainting. They were very terrified when they faced this poor monk."

Zhao Yannian suddenly realized.

"It's not that they don't remember me, it's just that I'm sensible enough not to rush over to them."

Chu Tianshu came over with a smile, "Master probably thinks that as an old monk, he has a natural affinity. He's used to being treated kindly outside and hasn't noticed this."

Zhao Yannian quickly changed the subject for the old monk, asking, "Master Tian, ​​what are you doing with these Japanese swords?"

Chu Tianshu said, "There are more than a dozen bundles of these knives in the warehouse. I think they are all of good quality. I'll take them all back as spoils of war."

Zhao Yannian frowned instinctively: "Our Shaolin has its own monk's knife, why use these Japanese swords?"

"Even the Shaolin monks' knives might not be enough."

Chu Tianshu said, "You have already seen the power of the Divine Fire Spear today. After that, apart from the workshops directly controlled by the Southern Shaolin Temple, the weapon workshops that you lay disciples are involved in can also replicate this spear."

"So, will you be making guns or monk's knives?"

Zhao Yannian blurted out, "Of course, it's about making guns."

"now it's right."

Chu Tianshu laughed and said, "But even if you all make guns, it will take a long time to popularize this kind of gun."

"Before this, most people still needed to use knives, but the old knives were worn out, and there weren't any good new knives being produced. What could be done?"

Zhao Yannian thought about it and agreed that it made sense.

"But this knife..."

He was still a little awkward. "At first glance, this knife looks like something a Japanese pirate would use."

Chu Tianshu laughed and said, "Your identities were unclear before, and carrying this knife did indeed raise suspicions."

"But later, everyone knew that we were fighting against Japanese pirates, and when we carried this kind of knife, others would immediately know that it was captured."

"This is honor."

Chu Tianshu patted Zhao Yannian on the shoulder with a smile, "It's just the beginning stage, so it's not shameful to use other people's spoils directly."

"The more we take, the more we win."

"Now that I've explained this to you today, if others can't grasp the concept in the future, you'll be the one to do this for them."

Zhao Yannian was finally able to put his worries aside.

This lay Buddhist, despite his young age, possessed extraordinary martial arts skills, yet he was not overly reserved or arrogant in his interactions with others.

It seems that his attitude is the same whether he is dealing with Zen Master Miaokong, monks, or lay disciples, which makes people feel a sense of closeness without realizing it.

"Wait a minute."

Zhao Yannian suddenly realized, "Besides the workshops in the mountains, even shops in various places can replicate this kind of gun."

"Wouldn't it be easy for this secret to be leaked and stolen by others once it gets out?"

Chu Tianshu had already discussed this point with Xu Ben, Miao Fan, and others.

“It’s inevitable that structural elements will be disassembled and learned, but the metallurgical proportions will be strictly controlled.”

Chu Tianshu explained, "Moreover, the reason why the Divine Fire Gun has such great power is largely due to the technology of its ammunition."

"In the future, while other workshops manufacture guns, the workshops directly under the Southern Shaolin Temple can specialize in producing ammunition. This is still a secret."

Zhao Yannian was relieved.

"Amitabha."

Master Miaokong picked up the conversation, "Once this news spreads, not only will the original Southern Shaolin disciples take action, but as Layman Tian said, they will recruit local militia in various places and train them with swords."

"Yan Nian, Pingtan County is now in your hands."

He then looked at Chu Tianshu.

"From now on, we four brothers must always accompany Tian Jushi and not give Chen Zuqi the opportunity to behead him to establish his authority."

Chu Tianshu smiled and said, "Chen Zuqi may not be among the first to come to our door."

(End of this chapter)