Gu Family Village.
One after another, well-equipped warriors galloped over on their horses, splashing mud and dust in the fields. The first one was an old acquaintance of Gu Family Village.
Han Lu.
At this time, he had completely come out of the impact of the Li Yu Du Jiangbo incident, and the voices within the gang disappeared, so this year it was him who collected the annual payment.
After practicing for a period of time, Han Lu's momentum has become more vigorous. Although it has not reached the Blood Refining Realm Dacheng, it is obviously much stronger than the ordinary Blood Refining Realm Xiaozheng.
It's still the same Gu Family Village martial arts arena.
Black Sand Gang Many warriors looked down at many Gu Family Village people. This scene was very familiar.
That time the year before last.
That's exactly it.
It's just that at that time, Gu Sheng had just started practicing martial arts and was not even a stone-skin warrior. But now, he is already a accomplished warrior of the Blood Refining Realm, and his combat power is even more powerful. One person is enough to kill the dozens of Black Sand Gang warriors in front of him.
Gu Sheng was in the crowd, watching coldly.
"I wonder why Gang Leader Han came to our village?"
Gu Changming is still smiling as always, but everyone can see that Gu Changming's waist is obviously much straighter.
He looked at Han Lu, quite calmly.
Han Lu narrowed his eyes and his beard trembled slightly.
"What? It's been a new year. Could it be that brother Changming is not so clear-headed and has even forgotten the rules?"
There was a playful gleam in his eyes.
Gu Jingang shouted coldly:
"Han Lu, you'd better be polite when you speak, otherwise don't blame me for being rude to you!"
Gu Changming did not stop Gu Jingang and continued to say with a smile:
"What are the rules that Gang Leader Han is talking about?"
Han Lu laughed angrily. Feeling the powerful energy and blood surging all over Gu Jingang, he sneered again and again:
"It seems that you Gu Family Village have developed a lot in the past two years. If you pretend to be stupid, I don't want to accompany you. I just want to ask you, do you want to pay the annual payment or not?"
The smile in Gu Changming's eyes gradually faded, and he sighed:
"Could it be that Gang Leader Han has forgotten."
"The reason why I paid the annual payment in previous years was to protect the safety of my Gu Family Village. Now, thanks to the magistrate's vigorous and resolute actions, my territory of Canghe County is at peace and banditry has been eliminated. I don't need to bother you in the future. We won't pay the annual payment this year, right?"
Gu Family Village The warriors all stand very straight.
Since Liu Yuanhu took refuge in the demon fox incident last year, Liu Yuanhu has not treated Gu Family Village badly, and has provided conveniences in every way. The treatment of Gu Family Village warriors has been much better. Even Gu Sheng has benefited from this. The original three-year supply of Body Tempering Paste has become five years.
Although it is not actually of much help to Gu Sheng, the overall strength of Gu Family Village has been greatly improved.
With the support of Liu Yuanhu, they are not afraid of Black Sand Gang now.
Everyone knows that there will be a battle between Liu Yuanhu and Zhao Honglie. Only one side will survive when the time comes, and Gu Family Village will definitely not be able to provide annual income at this time, which is tantamount to staking the enemy.
"Okay! Very good! It seems that my annual payment of five thousand taels will be collected today..."
Han Lu Before he finished speaking, Gu Jingang interrupted him with a loud shout.
"Repay five thousand taels? I tell you, not even a penny!"
Everyone at Gu Family Village glared. It used to be two thousand taels, then three thousand taels, and now it costs five thousand taels. This is simply pushing Gu Family Village to death. Even though Gu Family Village can have an income of about ten thousand taels a year, its expenditures are also not small.
The previous increase in annual supply to 3,000 taels had already made Gu Family Village's life very tight. If he hadn't taken refuge with Liu Yuanhu later, he would have declined sooner or later.
But now, the annual payment of five thousand taels is no longer a soft knife, it is simply a stab in the main artery of Gu Family Village.
It is definitely impossible to agree.
Gu Changming had a rare angry look on his face.
"Gang Leader Han, please come back!"
If it weren't for the fact that Black Sand Gang was so powerful, he would even have the urge to leave Han Lu directly in Gu Family Village.
Han Lu was so angry that he didn't expect that a little Gu Family Village would dare to challenge Black Sand Gang. He glanced at everyone coldly, and after a moment he said in a strange way:
"Very good! Since Gu Family Village no longer needs our Black Sand Gang escorts, you'd better be careful. Canghe County is not as peaceful as you think now. In the future, when the Gu Family Village convoy is traveling outside, you must pay more attention to avoid being slaughtered by bandits who don't know where they come from."
"Let's go!"
He snorted heavily, turned around and left with his gang.
Hearing this blatant threat, everyone in Gu Family Village had murderous intent in their eyes. Gu Jingang made a throat-cutting gesture towards Gu Changming, and Gu Changming immediately shook his head.
Let's not talk about Han Lu, these people are also very strong, whether they can be retained.
Even if he barely kills these people, he will have to face the full revenge of Black Sand Gang. Now, he only needs to face some pressure from Black Sand Gang. After all, Gu Family Village is too small, and Black Sand Gang will definitely not put all his energy on it.
If they really want to take action, they will only send part of the force.
Gu Changming whispered a few words to a master warrior behind him, and the warrior immediately turned around and left.
Gu Sheng guessed that he would most likely go to Liu Yuanhu to inform him of the situation.
After all, Gu Family Village is now at odds with Black Sand Gang, so he must take precautions in advance. The elders of Gu Family Village have always been cautious and will not act rashly. Since they dare to offend Black Sand Gang like this, they must have a countermeasure.
"What a troubled time..."
Gu Sheng sighed and left slowly.
Black Sand Gang was unable to collect the annual payment, so naturally he would not be reconciled. Gu Family Village I am afraid there will be no peace in the future, and there may be a war.
This is not conducive to his continued development.
His eyes flickered slightly, with murderous intent vaguely visible.
Above officialdom.
Black Sand Gang Many warriors rode past, stirring up bursts of dust. Han Lu's face was ashen.
This year, I finally got this good job again, but the result was unexpected. The nearby villages and forts, like one after another, refused to hand in the annual payment!
I originally thought that only Gu Family Village was careless about life and death, but I didn't expect that other village castles were like this.
I went to several places in succession. Except for Li Family Fort, who had already collected three thousand taels under the control of Black Sand Gang, there was not even a hair in other places, and everyone was very tough.
Naturally, he didn't know that several nearby villages and castles had already communicated with each other.
"Damn it! Damn it! A bunch of untouchables!"
Han Lu couldn't help but curse.
He reined in the horse's rope, and the black horse neighed in pain. Everyone in the Black Sand Gang did the same and looked at Han Lu.
Some people couldn't help but whisper:
"Master Han, these mud-legged people are so ignorant, how about... are they the same as before?"
Everyone's eyes were filled with murderous intent.
At the very beginning.
Black Sand Gang Collecting the annual payment was not so smooth, but after killing a chicken, the remaining monkeys were naturally frightened and paid obediently one by one.
Han Lu snorted coldly:
"It seems that we, Black Sand Gang, have been a little too low-key recently. Otherwise, how dare these untouchables not take us seriously? If we don't take some action, it seems that we won't be able to collect the annual payment."
"Then Master Han... is like Li Family Fort last time?"
Everyone's eyes were filled with excitement.
Han Lu groaned:
"I will wait until I return to the gang to listen to the boss's arrangements for how to act. However, this time I will use Gu Family Village for surgery! You idiot, don't think I don't know that they have taken refuge in Liu Yuanhu. This time I will make them pay the price with blood. The other villages and castles will definitely hand in their annual contributions!"
His eyes were extremely dark, remembering the humiliation he suffered at Gu Family Village.
Gu Family Village's strength vaguely occupies the first place in the nearby village and fort. If Gu Family Village's spirit is defeated, there will be no disadvantage in collecting the annual payment in the future.
Thinking of the scene where Gu Jingang's head would be cut off, Han Lu couldn't help but lick the corner of his mouth.
"Let's go! Go back now!"
He couldn't wait.
Everyone continued to gallop forward.
But right away.
But they had to stop suddenly, and in the distance, they saw a strong figure standing quietly in the middle of the official road. He was tall, with a sinewy face and a huge ax on his back. He looked even more fierce.
Han Lu looked stagnant.
I am reminded of Blade Hunter, Butcher who became famous some time ago!
Han Lu showed a trace of solemnity in his eyes and said slowly:
"But Great Axe Butcher in person?"
The strong man opposite smiled, but the smile on his face was a little stiff, which made him look even more gloomy. A slightly heavy voice sounded:
"I didn't expect that even the dignified deputy gang leader Black Sand Gang would have heard of a nobody like me. I'm really honored."
Han Lu smiled:
"Butcher is joking, Canghe County who doesn't know that you furiously killed Three Fiends of Gale that day and was so famous? If you are just a nobody, then Canghe County not many people dare to call themselves big shots!"
Han Lu has a very good attitude.
The shadow of the famous tree of people. Since killing Three Fiends of Gale, everyone has guessed that Butcher has the combat power of the Blood Refining Realm, and he is cruel and bloodthirsty. He can split people in half with a move, and has a vicious reputation.
Even Han Lu is quite afraid.
"I wonder why Butcher hero blocks my way?"
Gu Sheng looked at Han Lu on the opposite side, completely different from when he was at Gu Family Village. This is the difference brought about by strength.
He knew that Han Lu would have to pass by this place after collecting the annual contributions from the nearby village fort, and he had been waiting for a long time.
The purpose is very simple, to kill these people.
He has not forgotten the original mission of Blade Hunter Zhang Guangqun to plot against him.
As Butcher, he killed everyone in Black Sand Gang and put the blame on Liu Yuanhu, making the conflict between the two parties more intense and avenging the original plot. In addition, it can also draw Black Sand Gang's attention and prevent Gu Family Village from falling into the center of the vortex, so that he can continue to develop with peace of mind.
Gu Sheng glanced over and said calmly:
"To complete the mission."
Han Lu's eyes gradually narrowed, and his tone was no longer as polite as before.
"As far as I know, you are Blade Hunter. When you complete your mission, you always kill the most vicious gangsters. I, Black Sand Gang, have always been an honest and law-abiding citizen. I am afraid you have found the wrong person?"
"It's him, hand it over and I'll leave."
Gu Sheng ignored him and casually pointed at a member of the gang behind Han Lu.
Those people were Han Lu's confidants, and their expressions suddenly changed, and Han Lu's face became even more angry.
"How dare you!"
"Then it seems I have to do it myself."
Gu Sheng twisted his neck indifferently, and the sound of bones cracking echoed through the official road. He was just looking for an excuse. No matter Han Lu surrendered or not, the result would be the same.
"Be alert!"
Han Lu had a bad premonition in his heart and shouted loudly.
Then Gu Sheng laughed ferociously, his body suddenly expanded, and the already strong muscles all over his body became even more explosive. He raised the giant ax in his hand and looked at Black Sand Gang's crowd as if they were animals.
It seems that in Gu Sheng's eyes, these are just beasts waiting to be slaughtered.
"Come together!"
Han Lu roared angrily, and everyone behind him dismounted from their horses, drew their weapons and charged towards Gu Sheng. Since there was nothing he could do, then Han Lu was not a coward.
"Let me, Han Lu, come and ask for advice. Is the so-called Butcher really as powerful as the rumors say?"
Gu Sheng looked at the figures flying towards him, and a cold smile suddenly appeared at the corner of his mouth.
After Tier 1 Body Strengthening status is turned on.
He just felt that his power was extremely abundant, and he had the urge to vent it.
After being promoted to the Blood Refining Realm Dacheng, his own strength increased again, and he became even more fierce when he started to strengthen his body.
"Go to hell!"
He yelled in his heart, and the giant ax slashed horizontally, with a majestic power, towards the first gang member. In an instant, the gang member was split in half, and the giant ax even had enough power to strike at another gang member again.
Snap.
Another member of the gang was not spared. Four pieces of corpses fell to the ground, and blood and organs gushed out, splattering on many people's faces, making them shocked.
I have always heard that Butcher is brutal, but I only found out when I faced it myself.
This is more than cruel, it is simply a killing machine!
Gu Sheng will not give them time to breathe. Flying Thunder Leg flashes, and after completion, the speed is extremely fast. Even if it is holding a hundred kilogram giant axe, Gu Sheng's flexibility is far beyond everyone's imagination.
Kick out.
The ferocious force burst out, instantly kicking the chests of the gang members who came with swords to collapse, and the bones pierced into the internal organs, and there was no possibility of survival.
Gu Sheng took advantage of the force and flew back.
The giant ax swept and turned, swinging away Han Lu's meteor hammer, and struck down with another axe. One of the gang members was evenly divided into two halves, even the steel knife in his hand was cut straight into two halves and lay on the ground.
The fight lasted only a moment.
Four gang members died, and each one was more miserable than the last. There were almost no whole bodies, and the remaining dozen gang members couldn't help but feel terrified.
The eyes looking at Gu Sheng also began to change, with a hint of fear.
Han Lu is furious.
"Damn it!"
His whole body was filled with energy and blood, and the blood-colored gauze mist was extremely rich, even more so than Poison Bee Guest Lian Xubai. The meteor hammer roared towards him, with the sound of whining wind. The weight of this weapon was not low, as if it was hit by a boulder.
Gu Sheng is not afraid at all.
He grasped the giant ax in his hand and held it tightly, his arm muscles bulging high.
An ax struck down hard.
clang!!
The sound of the heavy ax colliding with the meteor hammer was extremely harsh. Han Lu's face changed drastically. He saw that the originally menacing meteor hammer was knocked upside down and hit his face at a faster speed. In terms of strength, he and Gu Sheng were not at the same level at all and were directly crushed.
Gu Sheng sneered, Flying Thunder Leg kicked off and was about to pursue the victory.
"Stop him!"
One by one, everyone gritted their teeth and stood in front of Han Lu. Gu Sheng's eyes were cold and he swept across with an axe. Two more people were cut in half, their bones shattered.
These Skin Refining stage warriors, whether they are iron-skinned or jade-skinned, are no different from ordinary people in front of today's Gu Sheng. They are all defeated in an instant.
Finally, someone couldn't suppress their fear and began to retreat.
Han Lu works hard to boost morale.
"Come together! Kill him and get a reward of two hundred taels of silver!"
He knew that running away would only lead to faster death. He swung the meteor hammer and headed towards Gu Sheng, but it was of no use at all. The gap was too big.
Gu Sheng doesn't even need to burst out with all his energy and blood to beat him to the point of being unable to fight back.
He is also good at using heavy weapons, but Gu Sheng's power is much stronger.
Tier 1 Body Strengthening cooperated with Tier 1 Rend, and every ax struck by Gu Sheng was terrifyingly powerful, making Han Lu's arms tremble and blood overflowing from everywhere on his body.
There are fewer and fewer helpers around me.
Until no one was left, the ground was full of corpses, blood and organs were flowing across the ground, and the smell of blood was soaring into the sky. It was like a Shura field, extremely terrifying.
"Butcher... What you did is provoking a conflict between my boss and the magistrate!"
Han Lu is in very poor condition at this time.
He relied on the help of his gang members to hold on, but now he was the only one left. With just a few moves, he was almost split in half by an axe. He had personal experience with the ferocity of Butcher.
Gu Sheng kept attacking without saying a word.
Woo!
The sound of the giant ax tearing through the air made people's scalp numb. Han Lu's pupils suddenly dilated, and he saw a snow-white ax light flashing in his field of vision, and then his consciousness fell into darkness.
thump.
The headless corpse fell to the ground, and a star kept rolling until it hit another corpse, and then slowly stopped.
The dignified deputy gang leader Black Sand Gang died.
Speaking of which, although Gu Sheng has no grudge against Han Lu, they have an indirect intersection because of Li Yu. He had promised Du Jiangbo that if he failed to get out of Canghe County, he would help him kill Han Lu to take revenge one day.
Now the promise can be regarded as fulfilled.
Gu Sheng sneered to himself:
"Idiot, you can't even figure out why I'm here? Is the magistrate afraid of your mere Black Sand Gang?"
He let out a breath.
Silently, he started groping for the remains of the corpses.
After a while.
Gu Sheng slowly left with the giant ax dripping with blood.
I don't know how long it took, but among the corpses on the ground, a Dao Body figure stood up unsteadily. This was the gang member whose chest collapsed after being kicked by Gu Sheng in the first place.
Although his condition was extremely poor, as if he was about to die in the next moment, he surprisingly still had a certain amount of life left. Looking at the bloody scenes around him, he couldn't help but smile miserably.
There was even more utter hatred in his eyes:
"Butcher...Liu Yuanhu... I have to go back and tell the gang leader the news!"
He looked sadly at the corpses around him, picked up Han Lu's head, and staggered away into the distance.
But he doesn't know.
In the darkness, a pair of eyes were watching all this calmly.
Gu Sheng has always acted cautiously, and Corpse Dissolving Water wouldn't worry if he destroyed the corpse and burned it again. Naturally, he wouldn't leave such a big flaw. It was intentional to leave him alive unintentionally.
"Cruel and domineering, in line with Butcher's character."
Looking at the corpses on the ground, Gu Sheng's eyes did not waver at all.
He looked at the bundle of money in his hand, which was full of money, and couldn't help but smile. The harvest this time was not bad.