Chapter 10, Master

In the nearby woods, he found the clothes he had hidden in advance. He went to the riverbank to wash off the bloodstains on his body and changed into clean clothes. He dug a hole to bury the clothes and the iron scissors, which were the murder weapons. Zhao Xuanqi returned to the city with silver dollars, walking nonchalantly on the street, showing no signs of having just killed ten people.

Zhao Qi's body ultimately proved too weak to bear the formidable techniques of the Hundred Beasts Fist

About an hour after Zhao Xuanqi left, someone came to the warehouse to handle some matters and discovered the tragic situation inside the warehouse. Consequently, the news immediately reached the ears of the leader of the Sanshui Gang

Qian Rong slightly squinted his eyes; if it were merely a desperate criminal, that would be manageable. What he was truly concerned about was the possibility of someone targeting the Sanshui Gang, which would be a serious issue

Fugitive? ... I can't believe there are such dangerous individuals in Shanghe District ...

In fact, he was not worried at all about being discovered. Although his enmity with Deng Zhuo was apparent, no one would ever think that such a shocking and tragic incident could be committed by someone like him, a mere fledgling who had just entered the field

There is a 70% certainty, but we can investigate to see if Deng Zhuo has offended anyone recently and check if such individuals exist.

The leader said, five were killed outside, and five inside, including Chen Ting, all of whom were stabbed in the neck with a knife, dying instantly. The method was extremely ruthless, and judging by the technique, it should have been the work of a single individual. Chen Ting was also an experienced hand; when he died, he was still holding a long knife, yet he was still killed with a single blow. If it were me, although I could also find a way to kill all ten of them, my method could never be as silent and clean as this. The one who accomplished this is undoubtedly a master.

The Hang Seng warehouse is merely a small stronghold of the Sanshui Gang, and the fifty silver dollars should represent all the financial reserves.

The events that occurred within the warehouse could not be concealed for long

More than twenty members of the Sanshui Gang surrounded a middle-aged man of medium build, with a round face, dressed in a black silk long gown, as he walked briskly towards the Hang Seng warehouse

After completing all of this, Zhao Xuanqi let out a gentle sigh of relief, feeling a tearing pain in the muscles of his legs, arms, and back. The discomfort in his leg muscles was particularly intense, almost as if they had been severed. This was due to the previous move, where the most crucial aspects were the control of body movement and the exertion of force, resulting in the legs bearing the brunt of the load, exceeding the limits of this body’s endurance

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There are less than ten silver dollars in total

The young man said

Entering the warehouse courtyard, he gently waved his hand, and the dozen or so subordinates following him quickly dispersed to search for the bodies of the guards within the courtyard, while he himself, accompanied by seven or eight personal bodyguards, swiftly walked into the warehouse

Ta ta ta ! !

Qian Rong cast a gloomy glance at a tall young man beside him, and the young man immediately stepped forward to assess the situation at the scene

Are you sure

In addition to seeking revenge and eliminating threats, this was the second purpose of his journey. After all, both he and his sister were on the verge of starvation, and he needed a substantial amount of money to purchase food and medicine. Deng Zhuo, this "fat sheep," happened to be right in the line of fire, and it would be foolish not to take advantage of the opportunity.

After he finished inspecting the situation in the warehouse, the subordinates outside also came in and whispered a few words in the young man's ear

Knock knock knock

Zhao Xuanqi does not have a habit of inflicting cruelty, therefore even with a guy like Deng Zhuo, he mercifully took his life with a single stroke

Moreover, when I examined the scene, I saw lime and iron needles, indicating that this person is not only highly skilled but also unscrupulous, willing to go to any lengths. Such individuals are the most difficult to deal with and are likely to be desperate fugitives involved in bloodshed. However, I believe this is not a case of vendetta; the money and silver stored in the warehouse belonging to Deng Zhuo and others were taken, suggesting that it was likely a crime of opportunity motivated by greed

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He does not consider himself a good person, nor does he use phrases like "robbing the rich to help the poor" or "acting on behalf of heaven". Robbery is simply robbery, and there is nothing to be embarrassed about. At least when he chooses his targets, he still adheres to certain rules and boundaries

Five corpses lay sprawled on the ground, and the entire scene appeared to show surprisingly few signs of struggle, indicating that the time of death for the five individuals was very close together

Zhao Qin was feeling a bit drowsy while waiting in the room, she clapped her lips and yawned, her eyelids drooping down.

Wrapping all the belongings in cloth, Zhao Xuanqi stood up and left the Hengsheng warehouse directly, avoiding lingering too long to prevent complications

It is not a silver note, but a stack of contracts of servitude, and one cannot know how many people Deng Zhuo and his subordinates have harmed in the past

Zhao Xuanqi pondered for a moment and recalled that a set of keys had been found on Deng Zhuo. He then began to search quickly within the warehouse. Ultimately, at the bottom of a heavy locked wooden chest, he discovered a substantial black wooden box. Upon opening it with the key, he indeed found two silver dollars placed inside, beneath which lay a paper contract.

Zhao Xuanqi nodded in satisfaction

One silver dollar is equal to ten copper coins, which is equal to one hundred copper plates

Upon receiving the message, he immediately brought his subordinates to the Hang Seng warehouse at m.hetushu.com

The middle-aged man at the forefront had an extremely grim expression; this person was none other than Qian Rong, the leader of the Sanshui Gang

Zhao Qin immediately regained her composure, hurriedly stood up, and opened the door. She saw Zhao Xuanqi standing at the entrance, holding two exquisite redwood food boxes, with the logo of Zui Xian Lou clearly visible on top. He cheerfully said, "I wonder how the pastries from Zui Xian Lou compare to those from my hometown, Shangde Ju"

Where has the little chess piece gone? Why hasn't it returned yet?

Zhao Xuanqi crouched down and began to skillfully search Deng Zhuo, having thoroughly examined all five corpses present within two minutes

Many people have long abandoned their principles for the sake of wealth

When several people entered the warehouse, they were also taken aback by the scene before them

Sister, I have returned

In terms of the living standards of an ordinary family of three, two silver dollars are generally sufficient to cover a month's normal food expenses. Of course, the normal food expenses here cannot include meat at every meal, as the current price of meat is not cheap; one silver dollar can only buy six pounds of pork

Ten silver dollars is already a considerable sum for many families, but for individuals like Deng Zhuo, who engage in side hustles, it is still somewhat lacking

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No one would suspect him, which is also the reason for his decisive action

Qian Rong immediately ordered an investigation, and as expected, Zhao Qi came into their sights, but was quickly ruled out as a suspect

Deng Zhuo has died

According to my recollection, the current currency of Shenzhou is issued by Yuan Tianhao, the leader of the Beidou Army, which is the strongest among the eight warlords, in conjunction with other warlords. It adopts a decimal silver standard system, primarily using silver dollars and copper dollars, with copper coins as a supplement

A fledgling that has just passed the assessment and has not even learned the techniques cannot possibly accomplish such a feat

The young man conducted a thorough investigation and returned to Qian Rong's side, speaking in a low voice

Outside the Hang Seng warehouse, a series of footsteps could be heard

However, everything has come to an end

The investigation into the San Shui Gang is still ongoing, and as for whether it will ultimately lead to Zhao Qi, no one can say for certain

Like others, he was stabbed through the carotid artery, vagus nerve, and vocal cords, dying peacefully, though the blood splattered everywhere was rather unsightly

Zhao Xuanqi had little interest in these contracts of servitude and casually tossed them aside; however, he roughly estimated that the silver dollars amounted to at least over fifty pieces.

Zhao Xuanqi gazed at the scattered silver dollars, copper coins, and copper plates on the table, lost in thought

At that moment, there was a sudden knock on the door, and Zhao Qi's voice came from outside.

But for Zhao Xuanqi, as long as there is this period of safety, it is already sufficient