Chapter 7: The Wandering Hero in Turbulent Times

The long knife first clashed against one of the bandit's blades, with great force and momentum. The bandit’s expression changed dramatically, and there was no time left to react; he only felt a pain as if his tiger's mouth had been shattered, and the bandit's knife fell to the ground

Hehe, esteemed guest, are you from out of town

The boss was taken aback: "Dear guest, please do not speak carelessly, or you may bring trouble upon yourself..."

The boss's expression changed slightly: "It is the daughter of the tailor Zhang across the street. She is only fourteen this year! Such a sin, such a sin!"

The boss patiently explained: "The bandits come every month, and the local government in Yangzhou County is unable to respond. They do not resist and have even announced to the entire city that if we do not want to be robbed by the bandits, each household must prepare two stones of grain every month and place it outside their door. The bandits will take it and leave without causing us further trouble. If we do not prepare or resist, the authorities will not intervene and will also hold us accountable for violating the order"

Liu Zheng smiled and clinked a glass of wine with him

Saying this, he disregarded his boss's obstruction, opened the door, drew out a long knife, and shouted: "You bandits, do you dare to fight me, Qin Changfeng, in battle?"

Liu Zheng became anxious

The boss was so scared he nearly wet himself, with a苦 face saying, "Sir, please don't cause any trouble for me!"

The young woman, with tearful eyes, gently caressed: "Thank you, hero, for your rescue"

Hurry up

The elderly man, who had been knocked down by the bandits, also stood up and said: "Hero, hurry and leave; it may be too late if you delay. These bandits..."

Who are you

Four bandits, four bandit knives

Here, Liu Zheng and the others were filled with trepidation. No matter how strong Qin Changfeng was, how could he withstand more than a dozen people?

A group of horse bandits became furious and charged forward with loud shouts

Indeed

The one who will kill you

Such demeanor, where has Liu Zheng, a modern individual, ever encountered it

Qin Changfeng does not speak much nonsense

In this day and age, there are quite a few wanderers, many of whom possess exceptional martial skills and uphold justice. It seems that this person is also a wanderer. Although it is uncertain whether this individual truly possesses great martial prowess, his values are commendable, which Liu Zheng greatly appreciates

Upon realizing this, he also ran out frantically, shouting: "A brave man should not linger for long, depart swiftly!"

This ... ...

Qin Changfeng laughed heartily: "Little brother, the horse bandits have already been driven back by me, so there is nothing to worry about"

Come forth!

Qin Changfeng did not dodge at all. As a person on horseback rushed past him, he swiftly seized the assailant's wrist just as the knife was about to strike. With a strong pull, he yanked the person down, executing the entire sequence of movements seamlessly. He then mounted his horse, pulled the reins, and turned to charge at the bandits who had yet to react.

The boss brought a jug of wine and delivered it to the two individuals

And the owner of the bookstore, outside is ... ...

The person just now saw Liu Zheng like this, also stood up and walked over with a smile: "Little brother, you have guts! Looking at your slender build, you are not a martial artist. Let me, Qin Changfeng, have a word with these horse bandits!"

"Dear guest, quickly hide!"

The four injured individuals pointed angrily at Qin Changfeng

Even if it is not possible, one should still establish a good relationship with him, so that they may meet again in the future

Where the long knife passes, the arms of four men are severed simultaneously

Dare to ruin my bandit lord's good deeds

Ah!

The horse bandit aims to catch this ranger off guard by leveraging the impact of the galloping horses

Liu Zheng swallowed hard.

The one-eyed bandit was the leader of this group of horse bandits. He coldly said, "Who are you? How dare you deceive my brothers?"

Before the other three had reacted, Qin Changfeng had already launched a counterattack.

Liu Zheng listened to the sound of galloping horses and the echoes of battle cries outside, yet inside the tavern, the atmosphere was lively with laughter and conversation, making him suddenly feel that something was amiss.

Liu Zheng found it even stranger: "Bandits? Robbers? Why is the boss so calm?"

Liu Zheng was now left speechless, staring in astonishment.

Other guests were also frightened and hurried to avoid the situation, pretending to be oblivious.

Big brother, it is this fellow!

I am afraid that the trouble ahead will not come from bandits, but from the authorities

With the presence of Ma Qin Changfeng, it feels as if one has entered a realm devoid of others, exhibiting extraordinary combat prowess

Liu Zheng turned to look upon hearing the voice, and he saw a man in his thirties, handsome and well-built, with a sturdy physique and a determined gaze. To the left side of the table lay a long knife.

In this scenario, Liu Zheng was left speechless.

Expert!

Qin Changfeng smiled faintly: "A mere band of horse thieves, what is there to fear? Old man, do not be afraid; with me, Qin Changfeng, here, I will ensure your safety today!"

Liu Zheng shouted angrily

What is this matter

Liu Zheng angrily said: "What use are these incompetent officials? Do they still have the face to levy taxes?"

A group of cowards

The four men released the woman and simultaneously charged towards Qin Changfeng with incredible speed and ferocity

Who would have thought that Qin Changfeng would smile faintly, standing tall and unafraid? When the four approached him, he suddenly shouted, his long knife shaking, moving like a startled rabbit. His body trembled slightly, just managing to evade the four's attack.

Moments later, a dozen or so bandits, filled with murderous intent, galloped in on horseback

This ranger is truly remarkable

Liu Zheng could no longer contain himself and stood up with a sudden movement

Is there really such a bizarre thing?

He had not yet had the chance to persuade them when the officials arrived

Liu Zheng felt as if his worldview had completely collapsed

Looking out from the doorway, the street was already in chaos. It was just dusk, and the street was deserted, allowing these bandits to act with impunity, which was truly ironic

This shout, powerful and imposing, can be heard throughout the entire street and alley.

Elder brother is going to take revenge for us

At that moment, while a relatively "orderly" looting was taking place outside, a woman's scream suddenly pierced the air

Four streams of fresh blood splashed together

Do not touch me

Don't! ''

Clang

More than thirty armed guards, led by a stout man, surrounded Qin Changfeng completely, exuding a chilling aura of murderous intent

Liu Zheng was also filled with rage, not understanding how this woman had caught the attention of the bandit. The bandit, harboring ill intentions, intended to abduct her. The entire tavern's patrons heard the woman's desperate cries for help echoing down the street, yet not a single person dared to step forward.

Before Liu Zheng had the chance to ask a question, the owner of the tavern had already skillfully closed the tavern's door and casually placed a bag of white rice at the entrance. The customers who were dining inside just moments ago had moved to another spot and continued to clink their cups and exchange drinks.

Bold criminal, committing acts of violence in the street, do you know your crime

This action is purely a result of distorted values and subconscious behavior. The fourteen-year-old girl is still seen as a child in his eyes, yet she is subjected to such humiliation. Regardless of whether he is powerless, he cannot stand by and watch this happen

Sensing Liu Zheng's gaze, this person raised his wine cup in a distant toast to Liu Zheng, laughing heartily: "Looking across the entire Yangzhou city, only this little brother suits my taste, let us have a drink!"

He suddenly felt a stir in his heart; if such a person could align with him, would it not mean having an exceptionally strong bodyguard while navigating this unfamiliar dynasty

The boss chuckled and said, "Esteemed guests, today the bandits have entered the city, engaging in acts of arson, murder, and robbery. You should refrain from going out for the time being"

Boss, give me a kitchen knife!

In just a few moments, that group of bandits had been completely annihilated by him, fleeing in a panic.

Liu Dahao was startled

Liu Zheng inquired

At that moment, a man in a cloak in the corner of the tavern slammed his hand on the table and shouted, "Well said! With such an incompetent government, how can they still have the face to levy taxes? As public officials, they neglect the common people and should be punished!"

At this moment, four bandits were tugging at a delicate woman from a tailor shop across the street. Her father had already been beaten to a bloody pulp and lay collapsed on the ground. At this time, upon hearing Qin Changfeng's shout, the four of them simultaneously turned with a fierce murderous intent.

Following this, the sound of several men's lewd laughter erupted, cursing and demanding to abduct the woman to take her back as a concubine.

A few individuals, realizing they were outmatched and disregarding their serious injuries, hurriedly fled the scene