Chapter 10: The Incarnation of the Assassin
"Where is the evidence? What proof do you have that it was the Shahe Gang and Mr. Jishan who did it?" The governor sneered, "Huang Feihong, it would be better for you to return to the yamen and discuss this further."
Without the ship, he will have nothing at all
The leader of the Shahe Gang has fallen to the ground and died. This scourge of the people, notorious for colluding with foreigners, has finally met his end at the hands of Chen Yanzhi
The sound of footsteps approached
Chen Yanzhi, you are seeking death
Huang Feihong's expression changed dramatically as he realized he had been played by Jishan. This is a trap; if he cannot break free, he will surely be doomed this time
Chen Yanzhi stepped forward swiftly, engaging in a direct confrontation with Yan Zhendong. In his hand was a sharp dagger, specifically targeting the less protected areas of Yan Zhendong's ribs and armpits.
When the common people had swum out of the range of the rifles, Chen Yanzhi set fire to the coal on the boat
Chen Yanzhi exhibited exceptional patience, refraining from taking immediate action. He needed to seek an opportunity to silently eliminate the foreign devils aboard the ship
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Chen Yanzhi entered the cabin, and those common people who had been deceived onto the ship saw him, their eyes brightened, and they shouted: "Hero, please save us. Help us get out."
Ya Ca Su finally informed Huang Feihong of the news that Thirteen Aunty had been captured by the Shahe Gang
There are not many soldiers on the merchant ship, only a little over ten.
After all, this is his first time committing murder. It is quite normal to feel unaccustomed
In less than ten breaths, flames soared into the sky, and thick smoke billowed. The merchant ship was engulfed in flames, and even if someone came to extinguish the fire, it could not be put out.
Liang Kuan wanted to resist, but was knocked to the ground by Yan Zhendong and was hung up with a rope
Boom
Yan Zhendong said coldly: "Liang Kuan, if you want to leave, you may go; I will not leave."
What they overlooked in the water was precisely a fatal flaw, which was seized upon by Chen Yanzhi.
Liang Kuan said: "Master, the ship of Jishan has been burned, and there were quite a few goods on it. Jishan is finished. The people of the Shahe Gang are also doomed. Let us leave."
Liang Kuan said: "Master, it is Thirteen Aunty. He is a relative of Huang Feihong, I have met him."
Just as Chen Yanzhi was about to dive away, he discovered a beautifully crafted box. Upon opening it, he found it filled with gold bars
He must capture Aunt Thirteen.
Ji Shan accompanies Huang Feihong to watch a play and will return soon. Before Ji Shan comes back, Chen Yanzhi plans to burn the boat.
After spending more than half an hour, Chen Yan completely cleared all the soldiers on the ship
Chen Yanzhi, dressed in night attire and carrying a dagger, stealthily entered the water, swiftly approaching the merchant ship of Jishan
"Yes, yes, yes, whatever the hero asks us to do, we will do. As long as the hero can save us out of here"
During the day, it is nearly impossible to cross the wall and enter the restricted area designated by the Americans. More than 90% of the soldiers' attention is focused on the shore.
Huang Feihong, feeling helpless, could only return to the yamen with the governor.
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Chen Yanzhi said: "I will let you out, and you will help me with my work"
Coal is not easily ignited, but once it is doused with oil, it becomes different and ignites instantly
Chen Yanzhi quickly hid behind the goods, a murderous intent surging in his heart: "The Shahe Gang, these treacherous dogs, are more detestable than those foreign devils. I will not allow you to live and harm the people any longer. Tonight will be the day the Shahe Gang is wiped out completely"
Zhu Rou Rong and Ya Ca Su said: "Yes, Master"
Admiral, you have come at the right time
A silver-white dagger flashed by in an instant, tracing a beautiful arc through the air, its blade effortlessly slicing through the neck of the leader of the Shahe Gang
The leader of the Shahe Gang is truly a man consumed by lust, still thinking about wanting to dominate the Thirteenth Aunt at this very moment
Ah! Yan Zhendong roared, "I will stop only when you are dead"
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Bang
The merchant ship of Jishan was set ablaze, the commotion so great that it alarmed the entire city of Foshan. The governor, the commander, and General Wiggins from Britain, all hurried towards the port with their men
Yan Zhendong scolded, "Liang Kuan, do not speak out of turn. We will wait here for Huang Feihong. Do not concern yourself with other matters"
Chen Yanzhi leaped forward, broke open the window, and jumped out. Once outside the room, Chen Yanzhi was no longer afraid that he might injure Aunt Thirteen during the fight
The gunfire continued incessantly, resulting in the accidental injury of more than ten spectators, among whom several were shot dead by stray bullets
The Admiral fixed his gaze on Huang Feihong and said coldly: "Huang Feihong, you are causing trouble again. Is it that you feel uncomfortable unless you stir up some issues every day? Take all of them back to the office with me"
Without any unexpected events, Chen Yan effortlessly climbed aboard the merchant ship Jishan from the water
It is now evening, and it will soon be dark.
Only after boarding the ship did they realize they had been deceived
"Ji Shan has already escaped," Huang Feihong said to Ya Ca Su. "A Su, keep an eye on Thirteen Aunt. A Rong, you and I will fight our way out together"
Once there is any movement, it will alarm the people on the shore
At that moment, the voice of Huang Feihong was heard: "Thirteenth Aunt, Thirteenth Aunt. Where are you?"
Upon seeing Chen Yanzhi dressed in a full set of night attire, he immediately recognized who had arrived
During the performance, the ambushing Shahe Gang suddenly took action
The leader of the Shahe Gang escorted the Thirteenth Aunt and led the gang members back to the warehouse
Empress Dowager Cixi, known as the Old Buddha, feared the foreigners, let alone him
Thirteenth Aunt and Ya Ca Su escaped from the theater and were planning to rush back to Baozhilin, but they were blocked by members of the Shahe Gang. Taking advantage of the situation, Ya Ca Su managed to escape, while Thirteenth Aunt was captured
In the warehouse, Liang Kuan and Yan Zhendong watched the raging fire on the ship
The warehouse of accumulated goodness! In a moment of urgency, Yacasu surprisingly spoke without stuttering
Aunt Thirteen saw Liang Kuan and shouted loudly: "Liang Kuan, I am Aunt Thirteen, quickly save me"
The leader of the Shahe Gang slapped the Thirteenth Aunt and scolded, "You filthy woman, I am out there fighting for our livelihood, while you are at home cheating with other men. Just wait and see if I don't teach you a lesson today"
When the officials from the government arrived, all the members of the Shahe Gang fled without exception. Instead, it was Huang Feihong, Zhu Rou Rong, and several members of the militia who were caught red-handed.
Chen Yanzhi hid in the shadows, observing everything that transpired in the warehouse. He certainly would not allow Thirteen Aunt to be defiled
Yan Zhendong shouted angrily: "Chen Yanzhi, you actually used a weapon!"
Chen Yanzhi growled, "Shut up, all of you."
"Asu, where did the people from the Shahe Gang take Thirteenth Aunt?" Huang Feihong asked anxiously
Once something has been done for the first time, the second time will be much smoother
Chen Yanzhi lifted the gold and jumped into the water
The leader of the Shahe Gang dragged the Thirteenth Aunt back to the room
Many hands make light work
The common people, following the method of Chen Yanzhi, embraced the wooden boards and jumped into the water one after another
Yan Zhendong crashed through the wall and rushed in
Chen Yanzhi brought the gold ashore and found a concealed place to hide it. This box of gold weighed just over 30 pounds, which is not very heavy. It is easy to conceal
Chen Yanzhi easily eliminated a soldier, feeling somewhat uncomfortable and experiencing a sense of nausea.
The position of the Admiral is quite significant; he does not regard the members of the Shahe Gang with any importance, yet he holds a considerable fear of Jishan
The leader of the Shahe Gang laughed arrogantly and said: "Huang Feihong, this time next year will be your death anniversary, you are doomed. Ha ha. Brothers, kill Huang Feihong for me"
Dozens of ragged commoners are locked in the cabin, all of whom have been deceived by the accumulation of good deeds into boarding a merchant ship, intending to go to San Francisco, America, to mine for gold
Chen Yanzhi drew out the willow-leaf dagger, waited for the right moment, and with a flash of the blade, slashed open the throat of the foreign soldier. The willow-leaf dagger was so sharp that when the foreign soldier's throat was cut, he didn't even feel any pain; he only sensed a chill at his neck. By the time he saw Chen Yanzhi and wanted to speak, the blood mist had already sprayed out from his throat
The leader of the Shahe Gang clutched his neck, his eyes revealing despair and unwillingness. The artery in his neck had been severed, and no one could save him
Huang Feihong was anxious and restless, but fortunately, the captain was a kind-hearted person. Moreover, both the governor and the admiral had left the yamen with their men. He released Huang Feihong, Zhu Rou Rong, and more than ten men from the militia.
Chen Yanzhi's agility reached its peak, darting towards the room of the leader of the Shahe Gang like a nimble cat
At this moment, the foreigner revealed a sinister visage
Someone is coming over
The leader of the Shahe Gang, bearing injuries, anxiously said to Yan Zhendong: "Master, Huang Feihong and his men are likely coming to seize our territory. If he arrives, I kindly ask for your assistance in holding him off."
The scent of blood has finally drawn the attention and vigilance of the foreigners
Chen Yanzhi was dressed in a night outfit, his body damp, and the willow-leaf dagger in his hand dripped with fresh blood. Chen Yanzhi's presence carried a significant aura of intimidation.
The leader of the Shahe Gang beheld the stunningly beautiful Thirteenth Aunt, and his heart was filled with fervor
Chen Yanzhi severed the iron chains and released the common people: "I have killed all the foreigners on the ship. Everyone, move all the coal from the ship and place it in various locations in the cabin, then pour oil over the coal. I am going to burn this ship!"
Bang
Ji Shan and Huang Feihong engaged in empty talk, their mouths firing off words, yet not a single truth was spoken. It was impossible for Huang Feihong to extract any information from him.
Huang Feihong looked towards the thick smoke rising from the direction of the port and exclaimed, "Something big must have happened over there; we must hurry to rescue Aunt Thirteen"
The sound of gunfire erupted
After pouring the oil, Chen Yan Zhi said to the people: "There are many wooden planks on the ship, everyone should hold onto a plank and jump into the water to swim away"
Fortunately, Chen Yanzhi's character was strong; he took a few deep breaths, suppressed the discomfort within, regained his composure, and then targeted the second soldier.
Chen Yanzhi is like an assassin hidden in the shadows
Bang bang bang
As Ji Shan just entered the port, he saw his ship ablaze, and he immediately roared in agony: "No! My ship. Hurry, hurry, put out the fire."
Yan Zhendong said: "Rest assured, if Huang Feihong does not come, it is fine; if he does come, he will certainly die at my hands"
Huang Feihong was anxious in his heart: "My Lord Admiral, the Shahe Gang is capturing women and selling them to Jishan. Recently, the women who have gone missing in Foshan are all related to the Shahe Gang. This incident of attack was instigated by the members of the Shahe Gang. I implore you, My Lord Admiral, to investigate this matter thoroughly."
Huang Feihong, accompanied by Thirteen Aunts, Zhu Rou Rong, Ya Ca Su, and Ling Yun Kai, went to the theater to watch a performance. Ji Shan, this American, is proficient in Chinese and can be considered a sinologist. However, he has not grasped the essence of Chinese culture; instead, he has learned about seventy to eighty percent of the hypocrisy prevalent in officialdom.
Chen Yanzhi held the dagger and said: "Master, the Shahe Gang is finished, please stand down."
Resolved one
Ji Shan looked at the corpse lying on the ground and shouted loudly: "There is an assassin, capture him for me! He is the one who burned my ship! I will kill him!"
Thirteenth Aunt was merely a weak woman, far from being a match for the leader of the Shahe Gang, and she was about to lose her innocence. Just as she was on the brink of complete despair, a shadow rushed in.
Yan Zhendong let out a loud shout and charged towards Chen Yanzhi
Whoosh
The port is in complete disarray
Taking advantage of the chaos, Chen Yanzhi killed several foreign soldiers with a dagger
This foreign devil, Ji Shan, has amassed an unknown amount of wealth in China. I shall gladly accept this gold
No matter how powerful Yan Zhendong's Iron Cloth Shirt is, it cannot withstand the sharp dagger of Chen Yanzhi. The willow leaf dagger is forged from high-quality steel, and once it pierces, it will surely create a gaping wound.
In less than twenty minutes, all the coal on the ship was moved out and placed in various locations