Chapter 6: It's Okay to Kill (Part 2)

A few of the former comrades are still alive, but most have become bandits, which is not something Wang Meng wishes to provoke. After finally extricating himself from that circle of disputes, why would he jump back in? Even for the sake of Wang Mai, Wang Meng is unwilling to take this path! Being a mountain bandit leads to no good end.

He walked slowly along the street, circling the Chengji Trading Company three times from a distance. It was only when Wang Mai urged him that he finally stopped.

However, murder is already sufficient

I have not thought this through yet

We are leaving, let's go back

Afu

Cao Ji has clearly forgotten about the trip to Zhongyang Temple tomorrow

Wang Meng advised, "Do not worry so much; what needs to be let go should be let go. Once we settle down, we will be able to acquire everything we need."

He is much lower than Wang, so he appears to be somewhat strained. "Tiger Head, let me play with it for a day, okay? Tomorrow, I will definitely return it to you."

Cao Peng gently exhaled a breath of turbid air and casually tucked the hunting knife into the large sleeve of his robe

At that moment, a series of urgent knocks on the door sounded

On the way back, Cao Peng suddenly said: "Wang Mai, I saw you had a hunting knife before, it is really beautiful!"

Cao Peng could easily guess Wang Mai's intentions, laughing heartily as he put his arm around Wang Mai's neck

Afu, what are you doing

Wang Meng rose to open the door, only to see Cao Ji outside, panting and with a look of panic on his face

Cao Peng drew his knife and glanced around

Where did he go

Cao Ji said softly: "Elder brother is well-informed and knowledgeable, not an ordinary person"

Thinking of this, he squatted down to continue packing his things

But immediately, he shook his head vigorously and muttered to himself with a smile: "That child is usually timid; how could he have such courage? Impossible, impossible!"

Wang Meng furrowed his brows, and a sudden jolt of unease surged within him

This child ... ...

Cheng Ji can act tyrannically even in the county seat, let alone in our small Zhongyang Town... Such a person has no reason to discuss.

Father, when shall we depart

Cao Ji swallowed and waved his hand to interrupt Wang Meng, "Brother, has my friend Peng'er come to your house?"

Cao Ji scratched his head and said softly, "Brother, there is no need to be in such a hurry..."

Wang Meng suddenly asked.

Tiger Head, are we good brothers

In a short period, people hurriedly closed their markets

In this Zhongyang Town, we are not dependent on others, but when something happens, apart from Brother Wang, who has stood up to say a word for us?

However, when the couple entered the inner room, they found Cao Peng already asleep on the couch. The couple then placed the prepared dishes on the stove, did not wake Cao Peng, and quietly left after closing the door

The child's mother is right; although my skills are not top-notch, I can manage some repairs and patching, so I won't have to rely on my son-in-law's family for support

Wang said in confusion: "I don't know!"

Everyone knows about Cheng Ji's dominance, yet no one expected Cheng Ji to be this domineering

Wang was taken aback and casually said: "It was borrowed by Afu... He thought my knife was beautiful, so he wanted to take it to play with. I will ask him to return it to me by dawn"

Cao Ji was also struck with a sudden rush of emotions upon hearing this

The son-in-law is not a stingy person; he has been saying that we should go over.

Then Brother Wang ... ...

Zhang hesitated for a moment and stammered, "How about we go to the girl’s place instead"

***

Then let us go over and discuss with Brother Wang. If we really have to move, it will still be quite a troublesome matter

Thus, as he walked through the market once again, Cao Peng distinctly felt the desolation

To support oneself, merely changing the location, what difference does it make

Not long ago, the girl sent a message saying that we should go over... I heard that Liu Jingzhou is generous and benevolent, and life over there is quite good... Moreover, there are many people on the in-laws' side, so if something happens, it won't be difficult to find someone to talk to... What do you think?

Having said that, he walked into a pharmacy and purchased two pieces of bruise ointment

In fact, if he and his son were to leave Zhongyang Town, there would be nowhere else to go

***

Thus... I shall act according to your words, elder brother

Alright, you must return it to me tomorrow

What the elder brother said is correct; in these chaotic times, where is the justice to be found

After Cao Peng and Wang Mai returned to the market, they did not rush to buy any ointment for bruises. The number of pedestrians on the street had significantly decreased. How could the incident at Chengji Commercial Firm be kept a secret from others? How big is Zhongyang Town, after all? Thus, it quickly became common knowledge among passersby

Zhang expressed some unease and asked

The two families discussed for a long time, and before they knew it, it was already quite late.

Wang Meng was taken aback, "No, not at all! I have been at home with Hu Tou and haven't seen him come by."

Cao Ji thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "It is indeed good, but once we get there, living under someone else's roof, we will always have to consider their feelings..."

By the way, where is the knife I bought for you yesterday

He cheerfully pulled Wang along, and they returned home together

Wang scratched his head and took a long time to make up his mind

Moreover, you should know that he is not the type of person who enjoys talking nonsense. Since he has said this, there must be a reason behind it

Are you referring to this one

Wang drew a knife from his waist and handed it to Cao Peng

Among them, over 70% of the residents share the surname Deng, forming a significant presence in Jiyang

A glimmer of cold light flashed in the eyes

Currently, the chief of the Deng clan is named Deng Ji, a subordinate of Liu Biao, the governor of Jingzhou, stationed in Xinye County... The son-in-law of Cao Ji, Deng Ji, belongs to a collateral branch and does not have a deep connection with Deng Ji. However, being of the Deng surname, he is considered to have a respectable background, and is currently serving as an assistant official in the Jiyang County government... Although his position is not significant, he holds real power as an assistant official... With his support, Wang Meng and his son, as well as the Cao Ji family, have found a source of reliance. However, being of the Deng surname, he is considered to have a respectable background, and is currently serving as an assistant official in the Jiyang County government... Although his position is not significant, he holds real power as an assistant official... With his support, Wang Meng and his son, as well as the Cao Ji family, have found a source of reliance

Wang Mai responded with an acknowledgment, yet felt somewhat strange inside, unable to discern what kind of medicine Cao Peng was selling in his throat

He and Zhang sat on the couch, exchanging words intermittently, their hearts heavy with unspoken thoughts

Wang displayed a reluctant expression on his face and softly said: "This is what my father took me to the county town to buy this time..."

"Dear brother, what is this..."

Cao Peng quietly took a whetstone from his father's toolbox, returned to the inner room very quietly, and casually lowered the curtain.

Previously, Cao Ji still harbored some thoughts of reluctance to leave his homeland

Wang Meng nodded, just as he was about to continue packing his things, he suddenly trembled and turned to ask, "What does A Fu need the knife for?"

Those who should return home, return home; those who should close up shop, close up shop

Cao Ji's son-in-law is named Deng Ji, and he is from Jiyang Deng Village

Moreover, do you not have skills? Even if we arrive there, we will not be considered as living under someone else's roof

Child's father, do you think what Uncle Wang said is true

Dear brother, in my opinion, there is no time to lose; we should set off as soon as possible

In terms of appearance, it is merely a reduction in the size of the ring knife; for adults, its decorative function may be more significant

The entire village has approximately over 100 households, with nearly 600 people

The knife, approximately 40 centimeters in length, is encased in a black dog leather sheath. The handle is only 10 centimeters long, but it is just the right size for a child to grip.

Wang Meng certainly agreed with Cao Ji's idea

This Deng Village, although not considered a prominent noble family, can still hold its own in Jiyang, being a relatively large clan village

This knife, to be precise, cannot be considered a hunting knife

But now that the matter has come to this point, he does not have much to consider... After discussing with Wang Meng, Wang Meng immediately raised both hands in agreement...

What does it matter to live under someone else's roof?

Cao Peng put away the knife and looked at Wang Mai with a smile.

Cao Jifu and his wife hosted Wang Meng and his son for lunch at home, after which Wang Meng and his son took their leave

Cao Ji was so anxious that he stamped his feet, "After I returned home with the child's mother, we found that Peng'er had disappeared without a trace..."

A word is a promise

May I borrow it to play for two days, is that alright

If you are reluctant to part with Brother Wang, we can go and talk to him... He has the tiger head, and even if he leaves Zhongyang Town, he has nowhere to go. It would be better for us to go together; we can look out for each other. Brother Wang is so capable that perhaps in a different place, he could achieve great success.

As for the situation regarding Cao Ji's son-in-law, Wang Meng is also somewhat aware of it

The couple had not walked far when they saw the door open slightly, followed by a small, slender figure flashing by and disappearing into the night

Of course, the sooner the better! Wang Meng took out a large leather pouch from the box and packed the bows and arrows along with other items. In these chaotic times, one cannot be without weapons. The bows and arrows he possessed were all collected from the battlefield in the past, and they could be considered well-equipped.

Afu is leaving

Moreover, the craftsmanship is extremely crude, in stark contrast to the knives that Cao Peng had collected in his previous life.

No problem, just take a look!

If we cannot provoke you, we can avoid you. No matter how powerful you are, as long as we do not linger under your nose, what can you do to us

Cao Jilian nodded repeatedly, clearly swayed by what Zhang had said

The night is long and dreams are many, my brother

What shall we do then

The Cao couple took their leave, while Wang Meng woke Wang Mai, preparing to pack up their belongings

Cao Ji and the Zhang family discussed for a long time. Seeing that it was getting late, they decided to prepare dinner before going to find Wang Meng to discuss matters.