Yunzhou People Are Very Rude!

Li Xian was not yet aware of the impending crisis facing the Canoe Gang.

At this moment, he was on the Grand Canal, escorting a shipment of grain to Baihua City in Qingzhou Prefecture.

Over seventy percent of the Grand Canal's waterways within the Dagan Dynasty were designated as the Canoe Gang's operational territory.

Naturally, the task of transporting grain along the canal fell to the Canoe Gang.

This particular shipment of grain was being transported from Yunzhou in the southwest to Baihua City in Qingzhou. Once it entered Qingzhou's waters, local disciples would take over the escort.

As the Canoe Gang's most prominent new Hall Master, Cao Xiong intended for Li Xian to familiarize himself with the gang's operations. Thus, the task was naturally assigned to him.

Li Xian had no objections as long as there were missions and Merit Points involved. He boarded the grain ship with a few of his subordinates.

On the Grand Canal, a large grain ship was cutting through the waves.

The canal was vast and magnificent. Standing at the bow of the ship, Li Xian couldn't even see the riverbanks on either side.

He had heard that this canal was dug during the founding of Dagan, entirely by human labor.

Human strength truly was boundless.

"There have been more and more Demonic Evil sightings on the canal recently."

The speaker was the ship's captain. When he learned that Li Xian was escorting the grain ship this time, he was so happy he hadn't slept for two days.

Lately, there had been too many incidents of Demonic Evil injuring people on the canal. Many grain ships made their journeys in terror, with the risk of shipwreck and death at any moment.

With an expert like Li Xian, who was even stronger than the Deputy Gang Leader, on board, the captain felt much more at ease.

"Hmph, mere Demonic Evil. With Lord Zhu of our Demon Suppressing Division here, we'll kill as many as dare to show up!"

An ill-timed voice interjected at this moment.

Li Xian and the others turned to see a group of Demon Suppressing Division officers, clad in uniforms embroidered with flying cranes, approaching them.

"Ah, it's Lord Zhu, the General Banner from the Demon Suppressing Division," the captain said with a chuckle.

The task of escorting the grain ship naturally involved more than just the Canoe Gang; the Demon Suppressing Division and the local prefectural army were also participating.

The person who had just spoken was a Colonel from the Demon Suppressing Division.

A prefectural army officer from Yunzhou chimed in, "Lord Zhu is a Mid-fourth Grade Martial Artist at such a young age; he's truly a gifted genius. We've been able to proceed so smoothly thanks to Lord Zhu's actions along the way."

Oh, Mid-fourth Grade again?

Li Xian was slightly surprised and his gaze involuntarily shifted to the "Lord Zhu" they were referring to.

He appeared to be around thirty years old, tall, with an ordinary appearance. As he was showered with praise, a hint of smugness showed on his face.

Lord Zhu waved his hand, feigning humility, "It's all just my duty; it's nothing major."

After observing him, Li Xian felt a flicker of doubt.

How strange. He looks so weak, even weaker than Zhang Yangming.

Could such a person really be Mid-fourth Grade?

Among those of the same cultivation level, Martial Artists naturally varied in strength.

Lord Zhu looked towards Li Xian's group and said with a smile, "Are you gentlemen from the Canoe Gang?"

"That's correct."

"Good, I'm glad you're here. However, you still need to abide by the rules on our ship," Lord Zhu said, hands behind his back, in a condescending manner.

"Oh..." Li Xian's expression shifted slightly as he asked, "What rules are there? Please tell us, Lord Zhu."

Lord Zhu remained silent. A Colonel beside him stepped forward to explain.

"The rules on this ship are simple: all actions must follow the orders of Lord Zhu, our General Banner from the Yunzhou Demon Suppressing Division!"

"If Lord Zhu tells you to go west, you go west. If Lord Zhu tells you to go into the river, you go into the river!"

Li Xian narrowed his eyes and looked at the captain beside him. "Is that so?"

The captain nodded with a bitter expression.

This ship belonged to the Canoe Gang, and the captain was also from the Canoe Gang. Yet, they had to obey others once they boarded?

These people from Yunzhou are very rude.

Brother Xin, feeling indignant, was about to speak, but Li Xian waved his hand to stop him.

"Since that is the case, we will follow Lord Zhu's rules."

Li Xian said with a smile.

"Hahaha..."

Lord Zhu burst into laughter.

"Good, very good. It seems this brother from the Canoe Gang is very reasonable."

"A wise man knows when to adapt. This brother from the Canoe Gang is a smart person."

The group let out harsh, mocking laughter.

Brother Xin and Wan Cai's faces were already contorted with anger, their fists clenched tightly.

Li Xian said dismissively, "We won't disturb Lord Zhu. We'll head back to our rooms to rest."

"Good, don't let me keep you!"

Lord Zhu said with a triumphant smile.

After Li Xian and his group had walked away, their laughter could still be heard in the distance.

"I'd heard of the Canoe Gang's great reputation in Yunzhou. I thought they were supposed to be formidable, but they're just a bunch of cowards."

"Haha, judging by that young man's expression, Lord Zhu probably scared the piss out of him."

"Boring. They just gave up like that. I wanted to see how Lord Zhu would teach them a lesson."

"What a shame there's no chance."

"Hahaha..."

Back in their room on the grain ship, Brother Xin slammed the table in anger, making loud banging noises.

"Hall Master Li, I don't understand. Why are you afraid of them?"

"Are we just going to let them shit all over us like this?"

Li Xian sat down and said with a smile, "Is this little thing already too much for you to handle?"

Brother Xin said indignantly, "I just can't swallow this insult."

Wan Cai, being more mature, asked, "Hall Master Li, do you have something in mind?"

Li Xian shook his head. "I don't really have any specific ideas."

He smelled the damp, fishy odor in the air and smiled secretly, "It's just that people who are so impolite will eventually have to face the consequences."

Brother Xin and Wan Cai exchanged glances, unsure of what he was planning.

However, by nighttime, they hadn't faced any consequences, and the other side had become even more outrageous.

"I'm so pissed off! They actually ordered me to scrub the toilets! Damn it!"

Brother Xin was so enraged he started cursing loudly.

Just moments ago, the Colonel beside Lord Zhu had arrogantly come over and specifically demanded that Brother Xin go scrub Lord Zhu's toilet.

Being repeatedly offended, Li Xian also felt a surge of anger.

He was just contemplating how to teach them a lesson when, suddenly, he burst out laughing.

"The timing is perfect. Their suffering has arrived."

"What? Hall Master Li, what do you mean?"

Brother Xin and Wan Cai were confused.

Li Xian cupped his ear as if listening.

"Listen!"

Then...

A deafening explosion came from outside!

The entire grain ship shook violently several times, as if some colossal entity had collided with its hull.

"What is this..."

Brother Xin and Wan Cai, their faces pale, grabbed the walls to steady themselves.

They both guessed a terrifying possibility from the fear in each other's eyes.

"Demonic Evil!!!"

At this moment, a heart-wrenching scream echoed from outside the cabin.