Martial Arts Across the Heavens: Becoming a Martial God Starting from the Big Boss in Tangshan

Chapter 243 Brother Chen, you'd better shut up.

To achieve great things, one must die for them.

Eight words, spoken lightly, left everyone present stunned.

Everyone could tell that Tan Sitong wasn't just making empty promises; he was genuinely prepared to sacrifice himself and would not give up in the face of death.

Chen Wen looked at him, and a complex emotion that was hard to describe suddenly welled up in his heart.

He came from the future, so he naturally understood Tan Sitong's fate.

I know that his passionate heart will ultimately be spilled under the executioner's blade at the execution ground.

He knew that the very dynasty he was desperately trying to save would turn around and tear him to pieces.

He knew that the emperor he so desperately wanted would ultimately be unable to protect even himself.

But ironically, this person was right.

As long as he doesn't cling to the royalist stance, as long as he can transcend the limitations of this era.

His ideals, his passion, his willingness to die for his cause could have led to something truly remarkable.

What a pity—what a pity—

Chen Wen didn't say anything more.

He took a deep breath, clasped his hands in a fist and bowed, saying, "Brother Tan, Fifth Brother is an outsider in the capital. Please take care of him in the future."

He then turned to Wang Wu: "Fifth Brother, Brother Tan is too idealistic. Keep an eye on him and protect him."

Tan Sitong was taken aback and turned to look at Wang Wu.

Wang Wu's expression turned solemn. He recalled Chen Wen's previous instructions that Tan Sitong's life would be in danger in the future, and that if necessary, he would be willing to give up everything to save him!

It now appears that things are more serious than we thought.

He solemnly clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Don't worry, sir, with me here, Brother Tan will be fine."

Tan Sitong, however, didn't take it seriously, waving his hand with a smile: "Brother Chen, you're overthinking it. With the Emperor as my backer, how dare those conservatives do anything to me?"

He looked at Wang Wu, then changed the subject with a hint of regret: "It's a pity that Fifth Brother is unwilling to take up an official post, otherwise, with your abilities, I would definitely recommend you to be an instructor."

Wang Wu smiled but didn't reply.

Yuan Shikai interjected, "If Fifth Master follows Brother Chen, his future prospects will probably be much better than those of any instructor."

Wang Wu just smiled憨厚ly, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.

Chen Wen glanced at him, said nothing more, and mounted his horse.

"Let's go."

He spurred the horse and turned it around.

Liang Kuan quickly followed.

Seeing this, Yuan Shikai quickly clasped his hands in greeting to Tan Sitong and Wang Wu, saying, "Brother Fusheng, Fifth Master, until we meet again!"

After saying that, he pulled on the reins, and led Tao An and the soldiers, spurring their horses to chase after them.

The horse's hooves kicked up a trail of dust.

Tan Sitong and Wang Wu stood at the city gate, watching the troop of people gradually disappear into the distance, vanishing at the end of the official road.

On the city floor.

Prince Yi stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze following the receding figure.

"Finally left? Chen Wen—just who are you?"

Behind him, a trusted aide bowed and replied:

He hesitated for a moment, then lowered his voice and said, "Your Highness, forgive my impertinence, but that Physician Chen is hiding so many secrets. Are we just going to let him go like this? What if—"

Prince Yi gave a cold laugh.

"Don't worry. He can't escape."

He turned around, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes: "Keeping this kind of person by your side is actually dangerous."

"Let him go to the small station. It's far from the emperor's reach, so let him do whatever he wants. It's much easier for us to keep an eye on him from the shadows than to guard against him openly."

The confidant suddenly realized, nodding repeatedly: "Your Highness is wise!"

Prince Yi, however, was unmoved by such flattery and continued, "Furthermore, he is right. The capital is indeed not suitable for alchemy. Those foreigners are deeply entrenched; if we act rashly, it will cause too much trouble."

He paused, a chilling smile creeping across his lips: "Leave these things to the Boxers. Let them cause trouble, arrest, and kill. If anything goes wrong, just shift the blame onto them, clean and simple."

The confidant's eyes lit up: "Your Highness is brilliant! Those Boxers already hate foreigners to the bone, and they've been looking for a way to vent their anger!"

Prince Yi gave a faint "hmm" and turned his gaze back into the distance.

"Most importantly—"

He didn't finish his sentence.

The confidant understood immediately and bowed, saying, "Your Highness, rest assured, this servant will go and select the most loyal and reliable people."

"Once that miraculous medicine arrives, I will be able to—"

He lowered his voice and uttered the last few words: "Train our super soldiers."

Prince Yi nodded and said nothing more.

He turned around, walked to the window of the city tower, and looked at the sun gradually setting in the west.

The setting sun bathed the entire capital city in a golden hue.

A deep ambition flashed in his eyes.

Super Soldier.

An army that truly belongs to itself.

By then—

He didn't think any further, but the slight upturn of his lips said it all.

the other side.

Yuan Shikai nervously escorted Chen Wen all the way, finally arriving at a mysterious courtyard.

The courtyard was sturdy, with high walls made of blue bricks, and a red flag stood at the entrance with a large character for "righteousness" embroidered on it.

Surrounded by overgrown weeds, it stands alone beside the official road, exuding a sense of mystery.

As soon as they approached the gate, two strong men came to greet them.

Both men were shirtless, with red cloths wrapped around their waists, and each clutched a gleaming short knife in their hands, their eyes warily scanning them.

One of them stepped forward and asked in a deep voice, "What kind of approach?"

Yuan Shikai was somewhat embarrassed, but he knew it was customary. He stepped forward, clasped his hands in greeting, and said politely, "I am Yuan Shikai, the newly appointed military governor, accompanying Doctor Chen on this visit."

The two men exchanged a glance.

The next moment, their expressions changed drastically.

"Corrupt official!"

The two men roared angrily and, without saying a word, drew their short knives and slashed at Yuan Shikai!

Yuan Shikai was shocked and quickly retreated. At the same time, he drew his long sword from his waist, and with a clang of metal, he blocked the two knives that were coming down on him.

Sparks flew everywhere.

"you!"

Yuan Shikai was both shocked and furious, but before he could say anything, the two men pounced on him like madmen, their knives aimed straight for his vitals.

Behind him, Tao An and several soldiers drew their swords and were about to rush forward, but Chen Wen stopped them, shouting, "Don't move!"

Tao An and his companions were taken aback and instinctively stopped in their tracks, somewhat puzzled.

Their Lord Yuan is under attack, why not let them intervene?

Chen Wen seemed to hear their questions and laughed, "These people are just testing Brother Yuan; they don't really intend to kill him."

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"If you all come at me together, the nature of the situation changes."

"Besides, what kind of strength does Brother Yuan possess? Why would he need your meddling!"

"Or are you saying you look down on Brother Yuan?"

When this heavy accusation came down on them, Tao An and the others panicked and quickly said they dared not and retreated.

Yuan Shikai, who was already preparing to call for action, also heard Chen Wen's voice.

He immediately cursed under his breath.

If he were to call for help at this moment, wouldn't that show that he was incompetent?

Even if you win, you'll lose all face!

But ironically, he really didn't dare to offend Chen Wen.

Yuan Shikai glared resentfully at Chen Wen, then quickly stepped back two paces, his sword swung with him, dodging the two knives while simultaneously thrusting his sword at the wrist of the man on his left.

"Be careful!"

Just as the man was about to die, Chen Wen suddenly shouted again.

The man was startled, but quickly came to his senses and sheathed his knife to defend himself, barely dodging the attack.

Yuan Shikai was furious and couldn't help but turn around to look at Chen Wen.

"Brother Chen, you'd better shut up!"