Chapter 234: You would be beheaded (1/2)
Chapter 234: You would be beheaded
Translator: Sparrow TranslationsEditor: Sparrow Translations
Fang Zhenghi was slightly worried. He quickly called a waiter over and gave him a couple of silvers to find out what was happening. This was by far the most efficient way to gather information.
”What is going on in Huai An County? Why are there so many soldiers?”
”Master, you have asked the right person. I don't know the exact details, but a month ago, troops of soldiers began to come to Huai An County. I hear that there is ferocious beast on the loose in Cang Ling Mountain. All of the roads have been sealed. Can Ling Mountain itself has also been sealed.”
”Ferocious beast?” Fang Zhengzhi had entered the mountain once a month for the entire duration he had stayed in the Northern Mountain Village. He knew how dangerous it was. However, most of the beasts would stay hidden unless they were being threatened.
Just like the Blue Fire Wolf back in the day.
Wolves tend to hunt in packs. However, that Blue Fire Wolf was travelling alone. It was definitely unique, and not likely to appear for decades.
Could it be that another unique beast is on the loose?
So many soldiers have been activated.
What beast could it be?
Fang Zhengzhi wanted to ask more, but the waiter shook his head. He clearly did not know any more. Fang Zhengzhi lost his appetite upon hearing that Cang Ling Mountain had been sealed for a month.
He ordered a few snacks and finished them quickly. Then, he walked to the city gates.
Chi Guyan did not say anymore. She simply followed Fang Zhengzhi all the way to the city gates.
However...
They were stopped at the gates.
Just as what the waiter had said, the road to the foot of Cang Ling Mountain had been sealed.
”Stand right there!”
Two soldiers lowered their spears towards Fang Zhengzhi and Chi Guyan. Then, they looked at the stallions that the two of them were riding. After looking at each other, one of the soldiers said, ”Where are you two young men going?”
”The Northern Mountain Village.” Fang Zhengzhi replied.
”Do you have the token to pass?” The soldier asked.
”No.” Fang Zhengzhi shook his head.
”Then I'm afraid you cannot pass. The military has sealed all of the roads to Cang Ling Mountain. If you have any pressing matters, you can go to the military to get a token.” The soldier was respectful. He could tell that their stallions were extraordinary. He could not afford to antagonize them.
”What token? I'm not going!” Fang Zhengzhi shook his head.
”About that... please do not make things difficult for us. You really cannot pass without the token.” One of the soldiers said with difficulty.
”What if I charge past?”
”If you charge past without a token... you would be going against military law. I am sure you know what the consequences are, so...”
”It sounds serious. According to military law, what will happen if I disobey an order?” Fang Zhengzhi ignored the soldier and turned to ask Chi Guyan.
”You will be beheaded!” Chi Guyan replied calmly.
”I doubt you will dare to charge through if it is so serious?” Fang Zhengzhi pressed.
”You can guess.”
”I'm too lazy to guess. I am someone who will just do as I wish. If you get lost along the way, don't blame me!” After Fang Zhengzhi finished, he whipped the Snow Treading Dragon Stallion. With a whinny, the stallion bounded past the blockade and galloped towards the Northern Mountain Village.
All of the guards were stunned by what they saw. None of them could react in time. That man charged through despite knowing the consequences?
Hang on...
I think someone else charged through!
Just as they were about to shout, a white figure flashed past. Chi Guyan rode the Scarlet Flame Snow Cloud and followed closely behind Fang Zhengzhi.
Yet another one?!
All of the soldiers looked at each other in confusion.
”Someone else has charged through!” Just as they were about to shout it out, an officer rushed over.
”What are you screaming about?” The officer bellowed.
”Sir, someone charged through the blockade, those two...”
”Smack!”
”Smack!”
He slapped both soldiers before they could finish their sentences.
”Do you all want to die? You are both blind, but I am not. Do you two not know what that stallion is? It is the Snow Treading Dragon Stallion of the Divine Constabulary. That is the stallion of the Red Pinion Squad!” The officer raged.
”Divine Constabulary... Red Pinion Squad!” Both soldiers felt a chill down their spines.
Even though they had not spent much time in the army, the name 'Red Pinion Squad' was etched deeply in their minds. That was the elite army of the Divine Constabulary.
”Those two are from the Red Pinion Squad?!”
”Are you blind? There was only one Snow Treading Dragon Stallion!”