Water Margin: I am Zhu Biao

Chapter 76 Not Missing the Last Bow

"I can't swallow this! I don't want to wait any longer!"

After a moment of silence, Wu Song suddenly shook the cracked tinderbox, and in the instant the flames rose, he threw it onto an oil jar.

call!

The oil jar was sealed with a strip of cloth soaked in lamp oil, which would catch fire if it touched a flame.

"Second Brother~"

Zhu San was shocked and was about to step forward to stop him, but Wu Song pushed him far away.

Immediately, with a simple poke and flick of his foot, Wu Song sent the lit oil jar flying into the air, then he scooped it up with both hands and tossed it away.

boom!

The oil jar flew into the backyard like a meteor, crashing straight onto the roof and exploding into a dazzling burst of fire.

clap clap!

Immediately afterwards, two more oil jars fell down, instantly making the fire even bigger and more intense.

Flames flowed everywhere with the kerosene, like winding fire snakes, and in the blink of an eye, they engulfed the entire house.

Clang!

The door to the north room was suddenly flung open, and a burly man with a bare upper body stumbled out.

He was holding a young child in his arms, and behind him was a disheveled woman clinging tightly to a bundle.

It was Zhao San, who had been knocked unconscious by Wu Song's punch.

Rushing into the courtyard, Zhao San shoved the terrified child into the arms of the wailing woman, but instead of putting out the fire, he grabbed a long stick leaning against the wall.

"Damn it! Which bastard dared to set this fire?"

He cursed loudly as he pushed open the courtyard gate and quickly walked around to the back of the courtyard.

chap!

As the thumping footsteps grew closer, Zhu San's eyes sharpened, and he abruptly drew his short sword from his waist.

The young master instructed us that we should either not do it at all, or do it ruthlessly. Once the matter is exposed, we must not leave any survivors!

That was the only thought that popped into his head at that moment.

Unexpectedly, Wu Song grabbed his wrist and silently shook his head at him.

Taking advantage of Zhu San's momentary daze, Wu Song pulled up his face towel and darted out like a cheetah, just managing to block Zhao San as he turned the corner.

"Straight girl~"

Zhao San had just finished cursing and was about to raise his stick when he suddenly felt a blur before his eyes.

Wu Song spun around like a top and was already beside Zhao San. With a single lift of his arm, he punched Zhao San in the waist and ribs.

"Ouch!"

Zhao San felt the pain and lost his balance, staggering forward. But before he could fall, Wu Song delivered a chop to his neck.

Pfft!

He felt a sudden heaviness behind his head, his vision went black, and he collapsed heavily to the ground.

Wu Song steadied himself, came to his side, bent down to check his breath, and confirmed that he was not dead before straightening up and beckoning to Zhu Sanzhao.

"Alright, this matter is settled, let's go."

A moment later, at an inn in the north of the city, Zhu San sat on the edge of the bed, scratching his head vigorously, and hesitated several times before speaking.

"What do you want to say? Just say it."

Wu Song picked up the teapot on the table, took a few sips, and gave him a disgruntled look.

"Second brother, then I'll tell you."

"explain."

"You, you previously threatened to kill the entire Wang family, so why did you just stop me from silencing Zhao San?"

Call ~

Wu Song plopped down and let out a long sigh.

"Every wrong has its perpetrator, and every debt its debtor. The one who seized my family's property and humiliated my brother was none other than Master Wang. Although Zhao San is guilty, his crime does not warrant death."

He paused, then continued, "Murder and arson are two completely different crimes. How could Wu Er not understand Sanlang's intention to protect me?"

Wu Er's sudden rationality and composure left Zhu San completely bewildered.

"If that's the case, why didn't you wait for my young master to return, Second Brother?"

Wu Song slammed his fist on the corner of the table.

"I feel so suffocated, I can't go home, and my sister-in-law is really not a good match for me. That old scoundrel Wang has really gone too far."

"Uh~" Zhu San was speechless.

He wholeheartedly agreed with Wu Song's statement. He had met Wu Panshi once before, but dared not see her a second time.

He felt that if he saw her a few more times, he would be completely captivated by this woman. He even secretly gave Pan Jinlian a nickname.

Pan the fox demon.

"Third brother, you will return to Yanggu tomorrow. Do not come with me to the Wang family's arson incident."

At this moment, Wu Song suddenly spoke.

Why is that?

Wu Song said quietly, "If I commit a capital crime and fail to escape in time, I'm afraid it will implicate Sanlang."

Meanwhile, outside Qinghe City, in Dawang Township, at the residence of the wealthy Wang family.

"Phew~"

Looking at the lanterns swaying in the night wind in front of the courtyard gate, Zhu Biao let out a long sigh of relief, as if all his strength had been drained.

"Fortunately, it didn't get out of control."

A red lantern hanging at the door signifies peace and tranquility in the home. Since the Wang family is unharmed, Wu Song must not have caused any major trouble.

"Third Brother, where are we going now?"

Pang Qiutang rode over and asked in a trembling voice.

I had been running all night, relying solely on my last bit of courage. Now that courage had suddenly vanished, and I felt the night wind was like a knife, chilling me to the bone.

"Young master, we just passed by a foot inn. Why don't we stop there for a while?"

Zhu Wu also spoke in a trembling voice.

At this moment, the silly fellow's hat brim, face mask, and eyelashes were all covered in white frost, making him look like a snowman.

"No, the foot massage parlor is too far away."

In fact, Zhu Biao was no less capable than him, but after a moment's thought, he shook his head.

He was afraid that Wu Song and Zhu San, those two hotheads, would take advantage of the night to attack the Wang family, so he had to monitor them in real time to feel at ease.

Damn!

I've already done ninety-nine prostrations, and I've suffered all kinds of torment, so what's one more prostration?

He looked around and saw only open wilderness. When he swept his gaze over the Wang family mansion, his eyes suddenly lit up and he pointed his whip at the luxurious red-lacquered gate.

"Go, knock on that damn door for me!"

"Haha! Yes, sir!"

Zhu Wu was slightly taken aback, then burst into laughter.

Bang bang!

In the dead of night, the Wang family's gate was suddenly pounded on. First, dogs barked in the yard, followed by the gatekeeper's extremely impatient shouts and curses.

"What kind of plague-ridden thieving bird is knocking on my door in the middle of the night?"

The gate was ajar, and a disheveled, sleepy-eyed gatekeeper poked his head out, grumbling.

"You son of a bitch~~"

Before he could finish speaking, Zhu Wu grabbed his collar and pulled him out like a chick being plucked.

clap clap!

Without a word, Zhu Wu slapped the doorman twice, with all his might, until the doorman's yellow teeth flew out.

"You son of a bitch! How dare you insult the Imperial City Guard? You dog, are you tired of living?"

"Spare me, sir!"

The man was so dizzy from being whipped that his ears were ringing, and he couldn't hear what he was saying at all. He could only beg for mercy.

"Who goes there, daring to cause trouble at the Wang family's residence? Do you have a death wish?"

At that moment, a loud shout rang out from inside the gate, and then the gate swung open, with several figures leaping over the threshold and jumping out of the courtyard.

They were wielded and carried knives, and appeared to be guards of the Wang family.

shhhhh!

However, the guards had barely touched the ground when two arrows shot out almost simultaneously.

Zhu Biao's arrow landed two feet in front of them, while Pang Qiutang's arrow pierced through the hair of a guard.

Such fierce archery skills were like a spell that immobilized them, instantly stunning all the guards on the spot.

Zhu Biao sheathed his bow, leisurely rode forward, held up the Imperial City Guard's waist token under the lantern, coldly surveyed the entire scene, and said mockingly.

"I am the Commander of the Imperial City Guard. You have attacked the Emperor's personal guards. Do you intend to rebel?"

"Your Majesty, the Imperial City Guard?"

Upon hearing this, a seasoned guard who appeared to be the leader glanced quickly at the waist tag, shuddered, and exclaimed in astonishment.

"Exactly."

Zhu Biao's tone became increasingly mocking as he tapped the waist token in his hand.

"We have just left Jizhou, where we have served the government with utmost loyalty and dedication. We were passing through this place when we missed our lodging and were hoping to ask for a bowl of hot water."

"Unexpectedly, you've been called a plague-ridden thief and even threatened with death. Could it be that your estate is siding with the Liao dogs and harbors rebellious intentions?"

When this enormous label was slapped on their heads, everyone was stunned, even Pang Qiutang and Zhu Wu were dumbfounded.

They were the ones who broke down the door and assaulted people, but Zhu Biao, with just a few words, turned the Wang family into unforgivable traitors.

His ability to distort the truth and spout nonsense is already at a master level.

"Misunderstanding, misunderstanding!"

At this moment, a fat man with fair skin and the appearance of a wealthy man rolled out from inside the door and bowed deeply to Zhu Biao.

"My lord, we servants were ignorant and unintentionally offended your imposing presence. It was due to my improper upbringing, please forgive us."

Who are you?

Zhu Biao glanced at him sideways and said arrogantly.

The portly man replied, "I am but a humble man, surnamed Wang, and I am the master of this place. By the way, my younger brother usually works in the military headquarters of Daming Prefecture and may know you, sir."

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"Oh? Secrets and secrets of the Commander's Office?"

Zhu Biao was slightly taken aback, and a smug look immediately appeared in Master Wang's eyes.

Snapped!

In an instant, the man's smear of color was shattered by the whip, and a bloody welt appeared on his fat face.

Zhu Biao seemed to be enraged and started cursing.

"Fuck you! Forget about any clever schemes, just ask Liang Zhongshu if he dares to curse this plague-ridden bastard!"