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Hua Rong nodded.

"Look at the appearance of the people here. They are obviously living much better than the people of Qingfeng Village."

"It's more than just much better!"

Hua Xiaomei explained,

"Before joining Liangshan, most of these people were poor people who were bullied by local powerful families and had no place to stand."

"And after they joined Liangshan, Chief Zhao not only distributed land to them according to the number of people,"

"And all the complicated taxes have been waived!"

"That's why ordinary people are able to live such a good life."

"I see,"

Hua Rong responded knowingly.

Just as he was about to inquire further about the taxes levied on Liangshan,

But unexpectedly, in his ear,

Suddenly, a deafening shout rang out.

"Which bastard is Song Jiang, the Timely Rain? Step forward and tell your black grandpa!"

"this....."

Song Jiang and Hua Rong looked at each other in bewilderment.

Liu Tang originally heard the shout,

His face was still full of anger.

But after looking up and seeing the burly, dark-skinned man grabbing someone and questioning them not far away,

He immediately shook his head.

"Why is this dark-skinned fellow here?"

Meanwhile,

Seeing that it was none other than Li Kui, the Black Whirlwind, not far away,

Xu Guanzhong, Wen Huanzhang, and Zhu Wu,

His face was also full of embarrassment.

"Why did this idiot come here?"

Xu Guanzhong looked utterly helpless.

"This guy's tone is clearly a bit off,"

Wen Huanzhang quickly said,

"Let's take Clerk Song and the others somewhere else first. What if this scoundrel sees them...?"

Chapter 702 This reason isn't enough to kill Song Jiang?

Wen Huanzhang had not finished speaking when

Zhu Wu had already called out.

"Oh no! That black guy saw us this way!"

"Quick! Leader Hua! Get Chief Clerk Song and the others to a safe place!"

Xu Guanzhong hurriedly gave the instructions.

"Brother Zhu Wu, hurry and find the chieftain!"

"Among all the people on Liangshan, only the chieftain can control this scoundrel Li Kui!"

"Brothers, come with me quickly!"

Hua Xiaomei quickly reached out and tugged at Hua Rong.

He then led the three towards the artisan's workshop on the side.

They just left.

Li Kui was already holding a large axe.

They walked over aggressively.

"Three strategists, weren't you supposed to be welcoming that scoundrel surnamed Song?"

"Where is that bastard now? Let me chop him down!"

"Tie Niu! Have you forgotten the chieftain's orders again!"

Xu Guanzhong scolded,

"You're not allowed to run around with those two axes on Liangshan Mountain!"

"I was just too impatient!"

Li Kui scratched his head.

He persisted, asking relentlessly.

"Three strategists, don't try to extort me!"

“I just saw a strange man standing next to you from a distance,”

"But now it's gone!"

"Could they be that damned Song Jiang, the Timely Rain?"

"Tie Niu, why are you so determined to take Song Jiang's life?"

Wen Huanzhang said helplessly,

"Does Song Jiang have a grudge against you?"

"I've never even met him, so what grudge could I possibly have against him!"

Li Kui answered confidently.

"Then why did you rush to shout that you wanted to kill him?"

Wen Huanzhang was immediately at a loss for words, neither laughing nor crying.

"I'm angry. That guy is clearly a scoundrel, yet he has such a huge reputation."

Li Kui said angrily,

"I've also heard of the name 'Timely Rain',"

"At first, I thought that guy was a good man, and I even thought about going to him for help."

"Who knew that after joining Liangshan, I would find out what kind of scoundrel that guy was!"

"If it weren't for Brother Zhao, I would have almost been tricked by that guy!"

"How can we not kill him!"

Xu Guanzhong and Wen Huanzhang,

He was immediately rendered speechless by Li Kui's sophistry.

"Tie Niu, Song Jiang is now a guest of Liangshan,"

Xu Guanzhong frowned and said,

"If he dies at Liangshan, the entire martial arts world will probably laugh at us and our leader!"

"So, you still want to kill him?"

"What does my killing of Song Jiang have to do with Liangshan and Brother Zhao?"

Li Kui looked puzzled.

"You are the leader of Liangshan,"

Wen Huanzhang said earnestly,

"What difference does it make whether you killed Song Jiang, or Liangshan, or the chieftain killed him with his own hands?"

"Really?"

Li Kui looked at Xu Guanzhong beside him.

Seeing that Scholar Xu nodded,

Black Whirlwind immediately stomped his foot in frustration.

"So, am I just not allowed to vent my anger?"

"Let's save that breath for now,"

Wen Huanzhang chuckled.

"In a couple of days, when the government troops attack, you'll have plenty of time to vent your anger!"

"Alright then, my two strategists, Tie Niu will go first."

Li Kui was holding a broad axe.

He casually cupped his hands in greeting.

He then swayed as he walked toward the training ground.

"That black bastard is truly a scoundrel,"

Xu Guanzhong watched Li Kui's retreating figure.

He kept shaking his head.

"It's amazing that he could come up with such a reason to kill Song Jiang!"

"Although Tie Niu is a roughneck, he is utterly loyal to Chief Zhao and Liangshan,"

Wen Huanzhang laughed,

"Furthermore, although this dark-skinned fellow is ruthless, he's not a bad person at heart,"

"The chieftain must have considered this point, which is why he kept him on the mountain..."

Chapter 703 Liangshan's Way of Hospitality

After Li Kui had gone far away,

Flower Girl hiding in the workshop

Only then did he lead Song Jiang and the others out.

"Strategist, what exactly happened?"

Hua Xiaomei asked, puzzled.

"Why did Tie Niu come over here?"

"Who knows why that guy suddenly acted so irrationally,"

Wen Huanzhang shook his head helplessly.

"Anyway, let's go to the Hall of Gathering Righteousness first."

"The chieftain must have been waiting for a long time."

.....

"Strategist, the chieftain isn't inside,"

The soldiers guarding the Hall of Righteousness reported to the two strategists of Liangshan.

"Not here? Where did the chieftain go?"

Xu Guanzhong asked in surprise,

"After the three strategists left, the chieftain seemed to get bored waiting in the Hall of Gathering Righteousness, so he went to the training ground."