Chapter 3: Strike with Determination

Su Tiancheng let out a temporary sigh of relief; the first step of the plan had succeeded

He still wore a look of reverence on his face. When the soldier reached out to support him, he took the opportunity to stand up, seemingly casually grasping the soldier's right wrist. Then, he bent his right leg and gently pressed down on the soldier's arm. With a light jab at the joint of the soldier's right arm, a scream akin to that of a slaughtered pig erupted.

The kneeling sergeant visibly let out a sigh of relief as they were escorted to the government office. They could not have asked for more; what could the Pingyang Prefecture do to them? Would it not merely be a reprimand? Even if those who were killed were vagrants, even if it was a case of killing the innocent and claiming credit, who could provide proof?

Damn it, following what Young Master Su said, Xiaosan, are you deaf...

Opportunities are rare and fleeting

Su Tiancheng concluded that the soldier speaking to him was the leader among the five, likely a junior flag officer. Throughout the entire interaction, only this person spoke, while the others merely looked at him, and ultimately, it was this individual who presented the final decision

Check if the other three have been securely tied up

Seeing the soldier hesitate for a moment, he once again increased his strength and pressed down on the steel knife

Su Ertong glanced at Su Tiancheng, shaking his head in terror. His whole body was still trembling, and he simply did not dare to do such a thing

Su Tiancheng increased the force in his hand, and the steel knife had already cut a few centimeters deep. If he pulled it with the momentum, the soldier would meet his end.

There is also a sergeant running towards the distance

The steel knife rests on the neck, having already cut through the skin, with blood flowing down along the steel blade

It is impossible to escort these individuals to the authorities; do not even think about it. Leaving them behind to eliminate the Su residence? I am not that foolish. The only solution is to eradicate the root of the problem by killing these five soldiers

Tell them to throw the steel knives aside; you, bind the other two with the leg straps

Su Tiancheng drew the steel knife from his waist and held it against his neck

Survival of the fittest, those who adapt thrive; since we have crossed into a chaotic era, there is no need to be overly modest.

Look at the soldier on the ground, the blood on his neck is still oozing out

This statement made Su Tiancheng completely resolute in his decision

To capture the thief, one must first capture the leader; if one lacks the ability, engaging in combat with five individuals is tantamount to seeking death

Hurry up, or I will take you down

Su Ertong was startled and shivered all over, immediately jogging over to Xiao Sanzai's side. With remarkable fluency, he untied Xiao Sanzai's leg bindings and swiftly bound him up in no time. During his time at the Su residence, he had to do chores every day; what was this all about

The sudden turn of events left everyone stunned, and the four soldiers unconsciously stood up

The sergeant forgot the pain in his right arm and spoke up with a flushed face

The four soldiers hesitated, exchanged glances, and finally knelt down

"Er Tong, you have killed the soldier whom you knocked down."

This is a gamble for life; how could Su Tiancheng let it slip by

Perhaps sensing Su Tiancheng's murderous intent and realizing that the situation was amiss, the soldier with the knife at his throat spoke up

Moreover, he still possesses a basic awareness of the law and cannot kill indiscriminately

Su Ertong is still young after all, and may not have the courage to take action

The situation would be different if one could win by gambling

Young Master Su, what do you intend to do? You are a scholar, you must understand that if we encounter misfortune, you would be deemed a traitor, and your entire family would face execution

Su Tiancheng's complexion had already turned a shade of iron blue

He tucked the silver into his pocket and called Su Ertong to dig a pit, burying the military uniforms properly. He then walked to the back of the warhorse and unfastened the heads of those men. Although it was extremely disgusting, he felt that he would soon adapt to it.

Su Tiancheng could not afford to waste words. When taking action, one must be decisive; reasoning with the unreasoning is futile. Moreover, the longer the delay, the more time is wasted. The soldiers on their knees, though bound, are still capable of standing up and running.

The steel knife slashed across the neck, and a jet of fresh blood spurted out

Su Tiancheng shouted while brandishing a steel knife, catching up to a fleeing soldier. He struck forcefully at the soldier's leg, eliciting a scream, and the soldier fell to the ground. Without any hesitation, he approached and slashed the soldier's throat.

Pick up the steel knife on the ground, keep an eye on them; whoever moves recklessly will be killed

The sergeant never expected that Su Tiancheng would act this way, let alone be able to do so. His right hand was already dislocated, and the intense pain had twisted his face.

The person you just killed was clearly a refugee. You have committed a grave injustice, and I will take you to the authorities to request that the governor take charge of this matter

The subsequent matters became much simpler. Su Tiancheng began to tidy up, stripping these individuals of their clothing, leaving them completely bare, making it impossible to discern their identities

It is truly easy to kill someone. A kick from a horse's hoof struck the back of a fleeing soldier, who fell to the ground without a sound. Su Tiancheng, feeling uneasy, dismounted and delivered another stab to the soldier's neck and abdomen.

"Two children, cut off their legs..."

When they truly arrive at the government office, they are no longer afraid of boiling water like a dead pig; instead, they find themselves with an opportunity.

Understood, understood, you all quickly kneel down, quickly kneel down, bastards, do you not understand what I am saying

A cold smile appeared on Su Tiancheng's face; this leader was afraid of death, and everything could be discussed. However, he still needed to "comfort" them a bit.

It is either your death or my survival, look at the heads on the horse's tail, these soldiers have killed countless innocent people, did they ever have a shred of compassion when they took action

Taking advantage of the fact that Xiao Sanzi had restrained the other three, he spoke up

After being tied up, Su Ertong was at a loss, standing still in place, motionless

The story of Mr. Dongguo and the wolf has been passed down for thousands of years. Just now, these people were intent on killing him, but upon hearing about the silver, they are already thinking about how to obtain it and then take action. If he were to fall into their hands, what would be the outcome

Of course, he is also gambling. If these soldiers do not listen to their leader at all, there is nothing he can do. In any case, there are no other options. As time passes, the truth will come to light, and ultimately, it will lead to death.

After killing two soldiers, the remaining three soldiers finally understood that Su Tiancheng was ruthless and that there was no way to survive if they did not flee. They could no longer care about Su Ertong behind them and all stood up to scatter and escape.

This is a considerable fortune

Upon returning, he saw that Su Ertong's face was pale as snow, his body trembling, and there were bloodstains on his hands and face

Su Tiancheng coldly uttered a sentence, turned around, mounted his horse, and directly pursued the fleeing soldiers. He had to kill them all, leaving no survivors. Having already risked his life, could he wait for the enemy to take revenge

Two children, in the past, tied up the little third one

During the process of undressing, he unexpectedly discovered some silver coins. He weighed them in his hand, and they were close to twenty taels.

"Young Master Su, please do not act this way. We are soldiers of the Ningzhou Guard, here in Pingyang Prefecture to suppress bandits..."

Su Ertong also took action, striking down a soldier.

Su Ertong forgot his fear and hurried to check. Indeed, Xiao Sanzai had been slippery; the bindings were loose. Su Ertong quickly tightened them.

Tell them to continue kneeling, otherwise I will cut off your head

Although it is said that killing is merely a matter of striking the head to the ground, in reality, it is not that simple to accomplish

Su Tiancheng, after all, is someone who has traveled through time and has never killed anyone

Do you not understand my words? Tell them to kneel down