Sunk in the River

Bang!

A figure crashed heavily to the ground, blood gushing from its mouth and nose.

From the moment they started fighting until Chang Xianwen was slammed to the ground, only a few moves had passed.

Zong Xiaoshan stopped, looking down at Chang Xianwen: "Is that all you've got? I thought you were something special."

Zong Xiaoshan looked at him with a mocking expression.

He sparred with Qin Yan, that monster, every day. With his innate superhuman strength and rigorous training, he was no match for most experts.

The people around were also stunned, staring at the tall figure with fear in their eyes.

Only then did they realize that Qin Yan actually had such a terrifying henchman.

Tie Peng's expression was also not good.

Their gazes towards Qin Yan were tinged with jealousy. What made this kid have such a powerful follower?

"If you want to seek justice for someone, you'd better see if you have the ability to do so!"

Qin Yan passed by Chang Xianwen and said something indifferently, then left without looking back.

He didn't give a single unnecessary glance the entire time.

Watching the three figures leave, everyone's eyes were filled with apprehension.

"What a bunch of useless trash!"

Tie Peng glanced at Chang Xianwen and cursed inwardly.

"Boss, this little courtyard is so beautiful!"

Qin Xiaoyi looked around at the small courtyard he had acquired for free, glancing east and west.

It was so much better than the thatched huts they used to live in.

Qin Yan was quite satisfied with the courtyard, which consisted of a main house and two secondary houses.

"You two go and choose a house yourselves. Here's ten taels of silver. Go to town and buy some supplies!"

Oh, and see if there are any shops or houses for sale around here.

"Then we'll move all our brothers into the town!"

Zong Xiaoshan and the other man's eyes immediately lit up.

"Thank you so much, boss! We'll handle everything perfectly for you."

Qin Yan looked around the courtyard. It wasn't particularly old, and there was a peach tree planted in the corner.

The living environment is also good, close to the main street of the town, making it convenient to go anywhere.

"Hey buddy, did you just move in?"

At the courtyard gate, a young man curiously peeked over and greeted Qin Yan in a very familiar manner.

"Yes! I just moved here."

"I knew it! This little courtyard has been deserted for ages. Seeing the gate open today, it must have new residents."

The young man smiled and said, "My name is Huang Chao, and I also live in Morning Sun Alley. I'm a scholar!"

"My name is Qin Yan!"

Qin Yan was taken aback upon hearing the other person's name. "Brother, that's a fine name. With your refined appearance, you must be incredibly talented and destined to be a top scholar."

"Oh, young man, you really know how to talk. I'm just a lowly scholar; it would be a stroke of luck if I could even pass the imperial examination and become a scholar."

When Huang Chao heard Qin Yan praise him so highly, he couldn't suppress the smile on his face.

Qin Yan couldn't help but think of that famous person from his previous life. This person was somewhat handsome, which didn't quite match the ruthless person with the same name.

Without realizing it, I felt a sense of kinship with this person.

However, judging from their clothing, they did not seem to come from a particularly wealthy family.

The person was dressed simply, and the clothes were very clean, with some signs of mending.

However, there was indeed a yellowed book on his waist, and judging from its wear and tear, it had been read many times.

Qin Yan chatted with this man for a while. This scholar, surnamed Huang, lived alone; his parents had died young from illness.

However, he did not engage in any productive labor and lived off the family fortune accumulated by his parents. Fortunately, he had two shops to rent out, so he managed to get by.

Huang Chao was only about twenty years old when he passed the imperial examination and became a scholar. He might actually make a name for himself in the future.

Qin Yan thought to himself.

After watching the other person leave, he realized that the other person lived three households away from his own courtyard.

An hour later, Zong Xiaoshan and his companion returned, carrying large and small bags.

We purchased all the necessary items, including soy sauce, rice, oil, salt, clothes, and bedding.

After thinking for a moment, Qin Yan packed some rice and grains into small bags for Qin Xiaoyi.

They would simply knock on doors around the neighborhood, offering small gifts like food, and get to know their neighbors.

Firstly, to understand the surrounding situation, and secondly, to see if there were any people worth noting.

After walking around, he could basically recognize most of the faces, and the neighbors around him treated Qin Yan with exceptionally good attitude.

After all, rice prices were high at the time, so sending some grain would relieve their immediate crisis.

In particular, two or three families were already quite poor and had run out of food. The food that Qin Yan sent truly saved their lives.

A night passed in silence!

The next day, I heard that a family surnamed Qiao, located a few streets away, had been robbed that night, and the elderly man and his third daughter-in-law had been brutally murdered.

This situation left the entire town in a state of anxiety and chaos, compounded by the current famine.

People's minds are in turmoil!

The government officials took this very seriously, but unfortunately, after an investigation, they found not a single clue.

After about half a month, no one was paying attention to this matter anymore.

Only one family lived in constant fear.

"The Qiao Family is dead!"

Zhang Dangxing's face paled slightly. The name Qin Yan haunted him like a nightmare, especially after learning that the other party had become the gang leader's personal disciple.

At this moment, he deeply regretted accepting the money from the Qiao Family.

"No! Staying here any longer could be fatal; we must leave Qinghe Town."

Zhang Dangxing gritted his teeth and made up his mind.

He dared not gamble, nor could he afford to; if he lost, his entire family would surely perish.

Thinking of his wife and children, he became even more determined in his mind.

The next day!

Qin Xiaoyi reported the news to Qin Yan.

"Boss, Zhang Dangxing contacted a boatman today; it seems he's planning to leave Qinghe Town by water."

A fierce glint flashed in Qin Yan's eyes. "I understand! Continue surveillance, and send more men, including Shi Hu and Song Bao."

"Understood, boss. I'll come back and report as soon as I have any news!"

The Qiao Family and Zhang Dangxing killed the original owner's father, and as the heir, he had to help them understand the cause and effect.

Both sides have irreconcilable contradictions; only the complete annihilation of one side can resolve them.

Late at night!

Zhang Dangxing had already made all the arrangements and hurriedly arrived at the dock with his family.

"You woman, hurry up! What are you dawdling for?"

"Honey, why do we have to leave Qinghe Town when we can live a good life together?"

Zhang Tangshi complained that she was reluctant to give up everything she had and leave for a distant place.

What do you know!

Zhang Dangxing glared at the other person!

The family hurriedly boarded the small boat!

Only when Qinghe Town was gradually out of sight did Zhang Dangxing finally feel relieved.

Suddenly, his gaze towards the boatman changed instantly; the boatman was much taller than the one he had just met.

"You...!"

"Manager Zhang, why are you in such a hurry to leave Qinghe Town in the middle of the night? Where are you headed?"

Qin Yan removed his straw hat with a half-smile, staring coldly at the family.

"Qin... Yan!"

Zhang Dangxing's face turned deathly pale, and he knelt down in front of Qin Yan with a thud.

"Master Qin, I was blinded by greed. I'm willing to die to atone for my sins. Please spare my wife and children."

"If only you had known this would happen, you wouldn't have done it in the first place." Qin Yan sighed, "The only way to avenge your father's death is to drown your entire family in the river today!"

That night, the churning waters of the river subsided, and everything seemed as if nothing had ever happened.

A boatman on the dock groggily woke up, looked at the boats moored on the shore, Zhou Wang.

He couldn't help but mutter, "Where is everyone?"