Almost a hundred soldiers drew their swords at the same time. Every single one of them stared intently at Fang Zhengzhi, their bodies filled with a murderous aura. This aura was extremely oppressive.
The villagers had never seen such a scene before. All of them began to panic.
"Commander, don't, don't kill Zhengzhi..."
"Zhengzhi, apologize to me! Tell me that you did not rebel!"
As locals who rarely left the village, the army of the Great Xia Dynasty was like the Heavens. No one thought that Fang Zhengzhi could go against the Heavens.
The scene became chaotic.
The elderly, women, and children were all extremely nervous. Some of them were crying, and some of the villagers even tried to use their bodies to shield Fang Zhengzhi from the soldiers.
No matter what Fang Zhengzhi had done, in their hearts, they treated him as family. No one wished for anything to happen to him.
However...
Just at this moment, a figure suddenly appeared in front of the commander.
His blue robes fluttered gently in the wind, and there was a faint smile on his slightly immature face. That was a true disregard for him.
The eyes of the commander immediately widened.
He knew that Fang Zhengzhi was fast, but he did not expect him to be this fast. More importantly, he felt an immense pressure on his body.
That was not an aura.
It was an actual pressure. He could feel it. He could even see the tall mountains, the lush trees, and the vines dancing in the air.
"Territory!"
"High Mountain Vines!"
"He... he is in the Heavenly Reflection State?! How is this possible? He looks like he is only 15 or 16 years old. Zhengzhi... they call him Zhengzhi... he, he is Fang Zhengzhi?! He is the second Heavenly Reflection State Fang Zhengzhi below the age of 18 after Chi Guyan! He is the double roll champion of the River of Trust Province Examinations, Fang Zhengzhi! "
In that instant, the commander finally understood who the youth in front of him was.
He had received orders to enter the Northern Mountain Village a month ago. Even though he did not know about Fang Zhengzhi's performance in the Imperial Examinations, he knew that Fang Zhengzhi had suddenly reached the Heavenly Reflection State in the Divine Constabulary. News of this had already spread throughout the capital and the army.
Furthermore, it was not hard to guess who this youth was based on how the villagers addressed him.
Unfortunately...
It was too late.
His forehead was drenched in sweat and his back was drenched in cold sweat.
He was the leader of these soldiers, but he was only the leader of a team of soldiers in charge of logistics. His strength was only at the level of entering Dao, and he had not even fully grasped the Divine Seal.
As for the soldiers around him, most of them only had slightly stronger physical strength. Less than three of them had even stepped into the Dao.
Close to a hundred ordinary soldiers against a Heavenly Reflection State elite.
In the end, there was only one word...
Die!
Plop!
The leader knelt on the ground, forced by the pressure of the mountain. At the same time, he felt a sharp pain in his arms.
Kacha, Kacha!
There were two crisp sounds. It meant that both of his arms were broken.
This scene stunned all of the soldiers. They also saw the Alpine Vine Territory surrounding Fang Zhengzhi's body.
"Tenshou?!"
They were soldiers of the Great Xia Dynasty and their duty was to not fear death. However, this did not mean that they would really die for nothing.
No one moved.
All of them looked at Fang Zhengzhi, their faces filled with fear.
The villagers were shocked and stunned. They were shocked by Fang Zhengzhi's speed and power. What shocked them even more was that when Fang Zhengzhi reached the side of the commander, the other party didn't seem to resist at all.
More importantly... Not a single one of the soldiers around him moved.
It was almost as if they had been frozen in time. It was a strange sight...
"So... so powerful?! Is this really Zhengzhi? How can he be so powerful... "The villagers were truly shocked.
A youth who had lived with them for eight years.
The sudden display of strength that they could not comprehend at all was undoubtedly shocking.
"Zheng 'er …" Qin Xuelian's eyes were filled with joy, but there was also endless worry.
Fang Houde was equally shocked. He knew that his son was powerful. However, he did not know exactly how powerful he was. Because Fang Zhengzhi rarely displayed his powers in the village.
But today, he knew.
However, as a father, he was unable to react to this result.
"Fang Zhengzhi, I know that you are a genius, one of the top geniuses in the Great Xia Dynasty. However, we are all stationed here with military orders. Are you really not afraid of the Imperial Court punishing you for your massacre?" Blood trickled down the corner of the commander's mouth, his eyes filled with rage and indignation.
"You talk too much!" Fang Zhengzhi didn't even look at the commander. Instead, he reached out and twisted his neck.
"Kacha!"
The world suddenly became quiet.
All of the soldiers stared in disbelief. He... he really killed their leader?!
At this moment, all of the soldiers looked at each other, their faces filled with fear. Their bodies began to tremble.
"Clang!"
A crisp sound rang out as a sword fell to the ground.
Then, a second, a third...
Before long, all of the soldiers had thrown down their weapons.
"How long have you been in the Northern Mountain Village?" Fang Zhengzhi did not move. He looked at the trembling soldiers calmly.
"We... we have been here for a... a month..." One of the soldiers stammered.
"A month!" Fang Zhengzhi's gaze turned cold again. "So, you have been eating meat and drinking wine for a month in the Northern Mountain Village, but we have been eating vegetables and drinking plain water for a month?"
"Yes, yes... this is our leader's order, we... we..." The soldier paled.
"Young Master Fang, please let us go!"
"Young Master Fang, we... even though we have been eating meat and wine for a month, we have not committed any heinous crimes, we... we do not deserve to die! Oh yes, we have also given the Northern Mountain Village a token. With this token, they can head to the county to purchase food! "
At this moment, nearly a hundred soldiers immediately knelt down one by one.
"Zhengzhi, they are speaking the truth. Now that their leader, General Wang, is dead, let them live! "Zhang Yangping understood the situation and immediately ran to Fang Zhengzhi's side to persuade him.
Fang Zhengzhi knew what Zhang Yangping was thinking. Even though... He felt that Zhang Yangping was being overly worried. However, the villagers were simple minded. If he really killed all of them today...
He would cause the Northern Mountain Village to turn into a river of blood. This would definitely be a trauma to the villagers.
"Everyone, cut off an arm and scram! Remember, no bleeding. "
"Ah?!"
"Is there a problem?"
"No... no..."
The soldiers did not dare to say anything else. Compared to losing their lives, losing an arm was the best outcome...
…
The soldiers left the village in the middle of the night, carrying two corpses with them.
Every soldier's face was pale and their bodies were drenched in sweat. The intense pain caused their faces to twist slightly.
"Brother Zhang... what... what do we do now?"
"I never expected that the Northern Mountain Village would have Fang Zhengzhi. Furthermore, Fang Zhengzhi was too daring! We were ordered to guard the Northern Mountain Village and support the army. Now that he has chased us out and killed our leader, we can only report this to General Liu! "
"There are tens of thousands of soldiers on Cang Ling Mountain. No matter how powerful Fang Zhengzhi is, he can't possibly go against the entire army!"
"Don't worry, even if Fang Zhengzhi dares to kill the soldiers of the Great Xia Dynasty. The army will not let him off! "
"Let's go!"
…
Peace returned to the Northern Mountain Village.
However, amidst the calmness, there was a lingering shadow. It was as if a huge mountain was pressing down on the Northern Mountain Village, making it difficult for the villagers to breathe.
In the courtyard. The Snow Treading Dragon Stallion and the Scarlet Flame Snow Cloud were eating grass in the stable.
Inside the room, there were four lamps lit up, making the room that wasn't too spacious to begin with as bright as day.
Qin Xuelian caressed Fang Zhengzhi's face, her eyes filled with a motherly warmth.
Fang Houde sat by the side, his expression conflicted.
Zhang Yangping's face was full of melancholy as he paced back and forth in the room. He sighed from time to time.
"Zhengzhi, you were too rash this time. They came with military orders. Now that you have chased them out of the village, the army will definitely know about this."
"Oh? Uncle Yangping knows about the army? "Fang Zhengzhi looked at Zhang Yangping curiously.
"You … aish! Why aren't you anxious at all? " Zhang Yangping was stunned by Fang Zhengzhi's question. If not for the fact that he was so worried, he would have laughed out loud.
"Father, mother, I have already passed the Imperial Examinations. Furthermore, I topped the Theory Examinations. Impressive, right?" Fang Zhengzhi ignored Zhang Yangping and turned to look at Fang Houde and Qin Xuelian.
"Stop comforting us. If you had passed the Imperial Examinations, why weren't there any officials to announce the good news?" Zhang Yangping did not wait for Fang Houde and Qin Xuelian to reply.
"There were some problems with the combat examinations. As such, we will have to compete again. I think we will only announce the good news after the results of the combat examinations are out!" Fang Zhengzhi explained.
"Zhengzhi, Uncle Yangping watched you grow up. Do you think I don't know what you are thinking? Are you saying this because you don't want us to worry? Next, are you going to say that you have been made a high official? Then, you will be appointed as the Huai An County Governor next month? "
"Uncle Yangping indeed watched me grow up. I have indeed been made a high official. However, I am not the Huai An County Governor. I am the Sword Envoy. Ah … I even have the official seal!" Fang Zhengzhi smiled and retrieved an intricate red sandalwood box.
The red sandalwood box was engraved with an intricate carving. At the top of the box was an engraving of a sword. On the four sides of the box, the words "Great Xia Dynasty" were engraved.
"You dare to forge an official seal?!" Zhang Yangping paled when he saw Fang Zhengzhi retrieve the red sandalwood box.
Fang Zhengzhi looked at Zhang Yangping's horrified expression, then at Fang Houde and Qin Xuelian's equally shocked expressions. His smile finally turned into a bitter one.
"Dad, Mum … don't tell me you don't believe me?"
"Of course not! Zhengzhi … even though I can't bear to part with you, you should leave now that it's dark. When the army arrives, they won't be able to find you. They can't do anything to us. "Qin Xuelian replied seriously.
Fang Zhengzhi was speechless. Where was the trust between people? Even their own parents didn't believe them? Could they even speak honestly?!
"I heard that Cang Ling Mountain has been sealed?" Fang Zhengzhi decided to change the topic.
"Yes, all the villages are in trouble. It's not just the Northern Mountain Village. The Southern Mountain Village, West River Village … they have all become the military's supply points. The Northern Mountain Village is better off. Even though we have to help with some manual labor, we can still go out and buy things. The other villages have it worse than us. "
Zhang Yangping's face showed a trace of bitterness when he heard that the mountain was sealed. His brows were tightly knitted. Obviously, the damage that the mountain was bringing to the village was too heavy.
"Uncle Yangping, do you know why the mountain was sealed?" Fang Zhengzhi asked.
"I heard that it's to catch a ferocious beast. Cang Ling Mountain is surrounded by soldiers. There's a checkpoint every mile and a sentry every 10 steps. There's no way to get in."
"Is there a place that's more lax?"
"I've made two trips to the county town. It seems like the area where we set up the traps in our village seems to be a little more relaxed. " Zhang Yangping thought for a moment before replying. Then, his eyes lit up. "Why don't you hide there for a few days? Isn't there a saying, the most dangerous place is the safest place? You were the one who said that! "
Fang Zhengzhi was speechless.
"Uncle Yangping, I came back this time to contribute to the village. I have some ideas to build some facilities in the village. However, I have to discuss this with all the other villages. Furthermore, I want to use Cang Ling Mountain as a base. I want to go there to take a look. "Fang Zhengzhi decided to voice his thoughts.
"Alright, alright. Hurry up and go. I'll go now! " Hearing this, Zhang Yangping showed an understanding expression on his face. Then, he did not forget to remind, "Remember to hide in the area where we set the trap. As for the food, don't worry, I will personally deliver it to you!"
This was the first time Fang Zhengzhi found it difficult to communicate with Zhang Yangping. However, he could understand Zhang Yangping's feelings. Moreover, not only Zhang Yangping, but Fang Houde and Qin Xuelian also had the same expression.
"I'm tired!" Fang Zhengzhi sighed as he prepared to change.
"I've already changed. When are you leaving?" At this moment, a voice came from the house.
Fang Zhengzhi was slightly taken aback when he heard this voice. He knew that it was Chi Guyan, but he did not expect her to suggest entering the mountain with him.
Ever since he fought with Chi Guyan eight years ago, he had never seen her before.
He had never seen Chi Guyan use her skills. He did not expect to see it today.
Eight years...
Double Dragon Roll Champion, the number one talent of the Great Xia Dynasty, his opponent in two years. How powerful would she be? Fang Zhengzhi's lips curled into a smile.
"We can leave after I've changed!"
"Mm." A crisp voice replied Fang Zhengzhi.
Then, a figure walked out from the house. Just as Chi Guyan said, she had already changed.
It was a tight-fitting black leather bag, covering Chi Guyan's exquisite body from top to bottom. The black leather was covered with hard scales, and an expensive leather belt was tied around her waist. She even wore a leather hat on her head.
Fang Zhengzhi had seen Chi Guyan in many different outfits.
However, he had never seen such a wild side of her.
Her wild attire, coupled with a pair of eyes that were as bright as the stars, that kind of unusual beauty actually caused the bright light in the entire room to dim down.
She was wearing a leather outfit?
However, he didn't know what beast's skin was used to make the clothes of this precious daughter of the Divine Constabulary. It looked like it had a pretty good defense.
Hang on...
Something was not right.
Chi Guyan had followed him all the way from the Flame Capital City to the Northern Lands, then to the Northern Mountain Village. Now, she had even suggested going up the Cang Ling Mountain with him. She had even prepared an animal skin suit suitable for traveling on the mountain.
All of this proved that Chi Guyan was prepared.
Cang Ling Mountain?!
Her target was Cang Ling Mountain.
Fang Zhengzhi's heart skipped a beat. Cang Ling Mountain had been sealed. The Huai An County was filled with Great Xia Dynasty soldiers. All of the villages below Cang Ling Mountain had been turned into supply points.
Was it really just for a beast?
What kind of Ferocious Beast would require so much manpower and resources? Even if it was a powerful Ferocious Beast, sending a pair of elites from the dynasty was far better than sending a bunch of useless soldiers.
Why did they have to seal off the entire Cang Ling Mountain?
Furthermore, Chi Guyan had to come personally.
Something was wrong!
There must be something he did not know.
As he thought of this, a smile appeared on Fang Zhengzhi's face.
"You... are not familiar with Cang Ling Mountain?"
"Hmm?" Chi Guyan's eyes glimmered as she looked at Fang Zhengzhi. Then, she understood what Fang Zhengzhi meant, "I am not familiar with Cang Ling Mountain, but that does not mean I cannot enter it."
"Yes, you can enter Cang Ling Mountain. However... can you enter the center of Cang Ling Mountain?" Fang Zhengzhi's smile did not diminish.
"Can you?" Chi Guyan looked at Fang Zhengzhi, her eyes glimmering.
"Would you believe me if I told you that every month for six years, I would go to the deepest part of Cang Ling Mountain to take a bath?"
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