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Chapter 864 Wangtian City (3)
Chapter 864 Wangtian City (Part 3)
"Well done!"
The burly man roared, his arms rapidly extended, and his size increased at a visible rate.
"Giant Crocodile Devours the Sky!!!!!"
His clothes were torn open by bulging muscles, revealing a body covered in black scales.
At first glance, the black scales look somewhat similar in shape to those on a giant crocodile, only in size.
The sword light arrived in an instant.
Ding ding ding ding!!!
Within a blink of an eye, more than a dozen sword lights flashed by, like wildly dancing electric snakes, with numerous blue arcs of electricity leaping and spreading. But when they struck the burly man's arms, only a series of clanging metallic sounds rang out.
The woman seemed to have anticipated this. She twirled her sword, took a step back, gathered her strength, and thrust forward. The sword light intertwined into a dense afterimage, and azure sparks flew out with each collision.
"kill!!!"
The remaining servants roared and charged at the two giant crocodiles.
For a while.
Swords clashed and battle raged on.
The official road, which had just quieted down, became bustling again.
……………
inside the carriage.
Han Yi slowly opened his eyes, sensing the images transmitted by the Night Journey, and shook his head.
"This has nothing to do with us... There's a fight between two groups ahead. By the way, Brother Chen, have you heard of Wang Tielong?"
“Wang Tielong…” Although Chen Baihe was a little puzzled and didn’t know why Han Yi suddenly asked about this name, he still frowned and pondered.
He quickly searched his memory.
Unfortunately, the name was too ordinary and common. The entire Qingzhou region was so vast that even an old hand with extensive connections like him couldn't possibly know it all.
"What are the characteristics? Wang is a common surname. There are at least eighty to a hundred people with this name," Chen Baihe asked, frowning.
"Strong physique, unafraid of swords and blades, and two giant crocodiles..." Han Yi casually mentioned a few things.
Chen Baihe didn't take it seriously at first, but when he heard words like "giant crocodile" and "scale features," his expression slowly became serious.
"Is he ugly, with patches of scales on his face that look like crocodile skin?" he asked anxiously. "Brother Han, are you sure? Is there someone like that ahead?"
He seemed extremely concerned about this person's identity, speaking in a solemn tone with a hint of apprehension.
“Hmm…” Han Yi pondered for a moment, carefully examined the images transmitted by the Night Wanderer, and nodded, “It’s pretty much the same as what Brother Chen said…”
"That's it!"
Chen Baihe slammed his fist on the table and stood up, his expression serious, as if facing a formidable enemy.
He didn't doubt that Han Yi's intelligence was false.
The world is vast and boundless, and there are countless wondrous skills and methods.
There are many techniques that enhance perception and specialize in reconnaissance, allowing one to be one step ahead and remotely gather intelligence.
"If I'm not mistaken, this person should indeed be Wang Tielong." Chen Baihe said with a wry smile. "It seems that trouble has come knocking." The smooth sailing along the way almost made him think that the task his master had entrusted to him had been completed.
Take a look now.
The first half was easy; the real challenge lies in the second half.
Zhong Han frowned slightly and asked curiously, "Brother Chen, why are you like this? What's so special about this Wang Tielong?"
“You’re not from Qingzhou, so it’s normal that you haven’t heard of him,” Chen Baihe sighed.
"This person is tyrannical and cruel. Relying on his powerful bloodline, he enjoys bullying the weak and is bloodthirsty."
He always targeted the weakest among them, and at least several hundred innocent people have died at his hands.
The key point is that this person's motive was not for money or possessions; he simply wanted to kill to vent his desires, without any warning or reason.
"Those of us who are always on the go, like escort agencies, trading companies, and caravans, are most afraid of encountering people like this." Take Baihe Escort Agency, for example. This kind of escort agency, which has a considerable reputation in Qingzhou, relies on more than just Chen Baihe's own strength to succeed.
No matter how strong Chen Baihe is, such a large escort agency could not be sustained by him alone; he would be exhausted to death from running escorts.
Therefore, Baihe Escort Agency not only has connections with major forces in the martial arts world, but also has strong backing in the government. It has extensive connections, strong strength, money and power, and can get along well with both the legitimate and criminal worlds. It can quickly resolve any problems that arise.
Even ordinary镖师 (bodyguards) of average skill are enough to deter people from provoking them just because of the reputation of Baihe镖局 (Baihe Escort Agency).
Connections, relationships, and reputation are the keys to a successful escort agency.
Therefore, someone like Wang Tielong, who is lawless, unscrupulous, and shows no respect, resorting to deadly violence whenever he's in a bad mood, and possesses immense strength, is someone you can only blame for a failed escort mission.
"Isn't anyone going to do anything about it? The Qingzhou government is still in power, isn't there any law?" Zhong Han said indignantly.
"How do we manage this?" Chen Baihe said helplessly. "When Wang Tielong targets people, he always chooses outsiders without any connections or small, weak groups."
Besides, once he takes action, he leaves no survivors. Without witnesses or physical evidence, who has proof that he was the one who did it?
He's also a member of the Crocodile Dragon King's family. Whenever trouble arises, he hides in Wangtian City. Even if people know he committed some of the tragedies, they can't do anything to him, and he remains free to this day.
"I see..." Han Yi said thoughtfully, "Could this person... pose a threat to us?"
"That's exactly what I'm worried about," Chen Baihe sighed. "Logically speaking, such a large convoy, with me in charge... But Wang Tielong is not someone you can judge by logic..."
Who knows what might happen if you encounter this madman… If something unexpected happens, even just making a big fuss and attracting the attention of the authorities… it would be a huge problem.”
The sheer size of the Myriad Beasts Sect's caravan as it departed from Yunzhou and entered Qingzhou was naturally a grand and eye-catching affair.
Under Chen Baihe's deterrence, bandits and outlaws would not dare to attack directly or try to take advantage of the situation.
But along the way, there were various checkpoints to pass through, as well as patrolling guards that were encountered from time to time.
Every time they meet, they take the opportunity to demand a hefty toll.
Once or twice is fine, but if it happens too often, even someone as wealthy as Chen Baihe will feel the pinch.
After all, this mission to escort the Beast Sect's caravan...
But it's free.
Because of Yuanjue's special instructions, Chen Baihe even stopped all other tasks at the escort agency, focusing solely on protecting the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect's caravan. Considering the caravan's size, he also personally paid for an additional group of skilled individuals.
This is also a considerable expense.
In addition, there are the guards' wages, the escort agency's daily expenses, and the bribes paid to various forces along the way...
Which of these items doesn't cost money?
"Brother Chen has been a great help along the way," Han Yi smiled. "I'll take over the rest of the journey."
He wasn't ungrateful.
They contributed both money and effort, working diligently, clearing the way and patrolling every day, and providing night watch and protection. Sometimes, even the smallest daily matters within the convoy needed their assistance.
Han Yi had seen all of Chen Baihe's hard work.
Yuanjue owes him a huge favor.
But you can't just take advantage of every sheep you catch.
"You take over?" Chen Baihe had just arranged for people to investigate the details and was somewhat confused after hearing Han Yi's words.
Who is Wang Tielong?
If they could be dismissed with a few words, they wouldn't have become the infamous "Three Evils of the Sky."
Han Yi didn't say anything more, but just smiled and made a thought.
"They're here!" Zhong Han suddenly looked up at the carriage.
The others, who also had exceptional hearing, all looked in that direction at the same time.
A rapid sound of horses' hooves came from afar.
Soon, a dark-skinned, muscular bodyguard dismounted and came to the carriage.
"Boss, we're almost at Lanshui Town. Here's the list of supplies we need to purchase. You..."
"That's all?" Chen Baihe breathed a sigh of relief, thinking the investigation had yielded results. "Bring it here, I'll give it to you later." He waved his hand, indicating he was leaving.
Chen Baihe took the list, glanced at it casually, and then lost interest.
Normally, he might have taken the time to examine it closely, but now…
We must find out as soon as possible why Wang Tielong is here, in order to prepare for the next round of negotiations.
What are the other party's intentions, attitude, and whether they harbor hostility...?
Once you encounter this situation, the key to successfully getting through it lies here.
If you can avoid taking action, then do so.
In a one-on-one situation, Chen Baihe was confident he could hold off Wang Tielong.
Crucially, this person was accompanied by two powerful, thick-skinned, and easily commanded crocodile dragons. These were special breeds, meticulously trained by the Wang family, far surpassing their kind and possessing extraordinary talent.
Even just one of these creatures with their abnormal defenses and incredible vitality is enough to defeat them.
Chen Baihe also lacked the ability to kill him.
of course.
Not having the ability doesn't mean you can't run.
He couldn't defeat him head-on, but the crocodile dragon couldn't pose a life-threatening threat to him either.
Just run.
But now...
He can run, but the massive, even somewhat bloated, caravan of the Myriad Beasts Sect... cannot.
Once the crocodile dragon charged into the convoy, it rampaged at close range...
What happened next was something Chen Baihe didn't even dare to imagine. It would undoubtedly be an extremely bloody and horrific scene.
After spending so many days with him, he had a general understanding of the strength of everyone except Han Yi.
The strongest is only at the level of an ordinary second-stage Grandmaster.
It was impossible to stop the rampage of two crocodilian dragons.
"Boss!!"
Soon, another bodyguard with a knife stepped forward.
"Wei San, tell me! What's going on up ahead!" Chen Baihe's eyes were piercing, his fierce gaze fixed on the other party, his entire body radiating an imposing aura.
“Boss, the brothers didn’t dare to get close. From a distance…” Wei San paused, seemingly organizing his thoughts.
"What do you see in the distance? Tell me quickly!" Chen Baihe urged. Among everyone present, he was the only one who had met Wang Tielong and knew best just how troublesome and difficult this man was.
Zhong Han and Hui Wu, infected by his anxious mood, also became serious and looked over at the same time.
"Yes...yes..."
When Wei San saw six eyes staring intently at him, he felt a chill run down his spine.
Of the three, the weakest is still a grandmaster who has fused true energy.
Although he had been a镖师 (bodyguard/escort) for many years and had traveled to many places, he was still so frightened by the gazes of three great masters that his hands and feet turned cold, his throat became itchy, and he was unable to speak.
"What are you stammering about? I've never seen you stutter before!" Chen Baihe frowned and reprimanded him sharply.
Wei San was so frightened that he took a step back, his body trembling, and his mouth seemed to be sealed with wax. He tried to open his mouth several times, but could not say a word.
An old bodyguard like him, who had been traveling the world for a long time, was not particularly strong. He relied on his own shrewd experience in the martial arts world.
At most, they were martial arts masters, but their aura was naturally weaker in front of the three of them.
Adding to the incomprehensible and unbelievable scene he had just witnessed, his brain went blank, and he experienced a momentary memory loss.