yasinovel Chapter 60 Seeking Rescue
Chapter 60 Seeking Rescue
The second watch of the night.
Crescent Moon County was shrouded in the deep darkness of night.
Bajiguan Lobby.
The candlelight flickered.
Everyone was waiting.
Yin Ruyu, wearing a gray robe borrowed from the Mingsha Gang, sat back in a grand chair.
Her face was even paler than before. The weakness from blood loss and the continued burning pain from the wound on her back made her gasp for breath.
But she still forced herself to stand tall, maintaining her status as the eldest daughter of the Yin family and the dignity of the county constable, though she was still anxious inside.
Yinhe, her cousin and bodyguard, stayed by her side, her hand always resting lightly on the hilt of the horizontal sword at her waist.
Half of it was tension.
Half of it is distrust of the Bajiquan amusement park.
Yinhe was born into the powerful Yin family of Shazhou. Although he was only an eighth-rank official, it did not prevent him from having seen many experts in the Yin family since childhood.
Even the martial arts schools in Shazhou are mostly not very strong, let alone this rural martial arts school.
If it weren't for Chief Cao's unequivocal statement that the master of the Bajiquan martial arts school was Gao Huang—Gao Huang of the Gao family in Shazhou is indeed very famous, and it's unexpected that he would also open a martial arts school in Crescent Moon County—it would have been a different story.
But I imagine they're just nominal disciples; they're probably all just nominal students, and their actual abilities aren't that great.
Not to mention, the leader of the Black Fox Gang is already a 7th-rank official, and he has a troublesome poison water team under his command. Even they are helpless against him.
He and the young lady had no other choice but to come here with a sliver of hope tonight.
"Chief Cao, is this Bajiquan... really reliable?" Yinhe couldn't help but lower his voice and voice his doubt.
Cao Dahuang's chubby face held an unusual seriousness:
"Officer Yin, a disciple of Master Gao, is far from being comparable to an ordinary martial arts school, but..."
He glanced again in the direction of the dark room corridor:
"I'm not entirely sure whether they're willing to get involved."
Lai San was much more anxious. He paced back and forth in the hall like an ant on a hot pan, glancing every now and then toward the door to the dark room.
The terror and self-blame over Xiaolan's abduction nearly overwhelmed him.
Yin Ruyu observed the reactions of the crowd.
Her long eyelashes trembled, but she remained silent.
Her heart was also in turmoil.
They came here seeking help out of desperation. The county government was holding them back, and the Xiao Zong family was indifferent. Finally, the Mingsha Gang was genuinely willing to help them.
As a result, no sooner had the four of them left than the Mingsha Gang was ambushed.
The four of them were ambushed.
Even if Yin Ruyu were stupid, she would know that there was either an inside traitor or an informant.
If she were to lose her composure now, morale would be completely ruined. She could only appear relatively calm on the outside, while her mind was in turmoil.
Without realizing it, she thought of the boy with the peach blossom eyes she had just seen. She had seen him when the notice was posted that day, but she hadn't asked his name then. Now she knew his name was "Liu Sheng," but she didn't know what rank he was.
I kept lost in thought, and the waiting time seemed to stretch on endlessly, each breath an agony.
at this time.
Inside the dark room separated by a door.
But it was a different kind of weather.
Senior Brother Lu You sat in the main seat, his face calm and composed. Second Senior Sister Yang Hongliu stood with her arms crossed, leaning against the wall, her brows furrowed and her eyes blazing with anger.
Lin Yi and Liu Sheng sat in the seats next to each other.
They had just heard their senior brother explain the purpose of Yin Butou and Cao Dahuang's visit, as well as the evil deeds of the Black Fox Gang.
"Do they really think no one in the world can deal with those Black Fox Gang scum? Senior Brother, no question, we have to go, tonight!"
Yang Hongliu was threatened by the leader of the Black Fox Gang just a few days ago, so this is a case of old grudges and new hatred piling up.
Lin Yi readily agreed.
He had been undercover in the Kang family these past few days and had witnessed many of their evil deeds, but he was troubled by the fact that his undercover identity could not be exposed.
I was seething with anger.
Now, it's happening right to the Black Fox Gang.
Lu Youque turned his gaze to his junior brother Liu Sheng and gently advised him:
"Junior Brother, tomorrow is the first round of the martial arts examination. You've trained so hard all this time for this examination. Besides, you're only at the ninth rank, and the Black Fox Gang has its Poison Water Team. This trip is dangerous. Why don't you stay and guard the martial arts school?"
Liu Sheng took a deep breath.
The martial arts examination? That's right. His main goal before was to pass the martial arts examination, to become a martial arts scholar or even a martial arts graduate, so that his father could have a better life and he could live a decent life.
But now, his father has moved to Yejia Town, where the environment is better, and his own experiences these days have been enough for him to understand.
In this chaotic world, even having multiple titles like "Martial Arts Scholar" or "Martial Arts Grandmaster" doesn't guarantee a good outcome.
It's better to cling to the coattails of your master and grandmaster.
How to hold on tight? Of course, it's about sticking to principles and showing some basic attitude on important matters!
Just kidding, the entire Bajiquan (Eight Extremes Pavilion) is on display.
How can you improve if you don't go yourself?
When it comes to dividing the money and credit, there won't be anything for me!
Compared to that, what is the first round of the martial arts examination tomorrow?
If I don't pass the exam, so be it.
Moreover, what Liu Sheng was thinking about now was Lai San's panicked face just now, and the girl named "Xiao Lan". Just a few days ago, she was climbing all over him and having a lot of fun.
In the blink of an eye, their fate was unknown.
This made it difficult for him to stand idly by, which was unacceptable.
Although Liu Sheng had so many thoughts on his mind.
But it only lasts for a moment.
His mind raced.
He raised his head, his gaze clear and firm:
"Senior brothers and sisters, the martial arts exam can be taken again, but the children's lives cannot wait. We are already short-handed, and I believe my body is strong enough that even if I can't help, I won't be a burden. I want to go with you!"
Liu Sheng spoke with unwavering resolve, without any grand pronouncements, yet his determination was unshakeable.
That was a decision made after careful consideration.
A hint of admiration flashed in Yang Hongliu's eyes. Her impression of Liu Sheng was still that of the lazy child he used to be.
She patted Liu Sheng on the shoulder:
"Good lad, you've got guts!"
Lin Yi also came over:
"Don't worry, I'll scout ahead first. If there's any danger, we don't need to rush up."
Looking at his junior brother, Lu You was also moved by his growth along the way.
So soon, I'll be able to go on missions with them.
Thus, the decision made in the dark room was quickly reached.
The agreement was reached, and Lu stood up:
"Let's go, don't keep the guests waiting."
The eldest brother pushed open the door to the dark room, and the four of them stepped into the corridor leading to the main hall.
The footsteps were especially clear at this moment.
Upon hearing the sound, the four people waiting in the lobby immediately stood up and turned their eyes to the sound.
Yin Ruyu noticed that the leader had a calm demeanor and deep eyes, and his strength was indeed no less than hers.
At this moment, the other person walked up to her, and the first words he spoke sent a huge shock through her and Yin He's hearts:
"We can go together to save the child, but... Miss Yin Ruyu of the Yin family in Shazhou, can you guarantee that everything about Bajiquan's involvement in this matter tonight will not be leaked from you or the people around you?"
Yin Ruyu's pupils suddenly contracted.
When she arrived, she only mentioned that her surname was Yin, without mentioning her given name. Even if Liu Sheng across from her knew this and told him...
Besides the Yin River, no one here could possibly know that he also came from the Yin Clan.
How did the people at Bajiquan find out? And why were they so certain?
A chill ran through him, and cold sweat poured out.
She realized that she might have underestimated this seemingly ordinary martial arts school in the county.
Yinhe, standing beside Yinhe, tensed up instantly, his sword almost drawn half an inch from its sheath.
But Yin Ruyu turned around and stared at him with a single glance.
Shocked as she was, Yin Ruyu was, after all, a carefully cultivated scion of a prominent family in the state capital, and she quickly suppressed the turmoil in her heart.
She knew that if the other party was willing to set boundaries and demonstrate their strength, it meant they genuinely wanted to help.
However, the other party may have other important matters to attend to in Crescent Moon County and is unwilling to reveal them in advance.
Yin Ruyu met Lu You's calm yet extremely oppressive gaze.
Despite the pain in my back, I straightened my body.
She made her vow clearly, word by word:
"I, Yin Ruyu, hereby swear, for the sake of the reputation of the Yin family of Shazhou and my own future in martial arts, that whatever happens tonight, regardless of success or failure, I will never reveal a single word to anyone. If I break this oath, may the Yin family be expelled from the clan, and may heaven and earth bear witness!"