Bandits Make Their Move, Unrest Begins to Show! (Seeking Follow-ups!)

A thought like this instantly made Qin Zheng feel oppressed.

He slung the ghost-head saber diagonally across his shoulder and walked straight out of the training ground.

If he could think of this situation, there were certainly intelligent people in the city who could also think of it.

Yet the yamen still handed this bandit over to the execution ground for beheading.

Was it that they truly couldn't see through the scheme, or did they believe Black Goose City feared no mere bandits?

Qin Zheng didn't know what the yamen was thinking, or what the garrison captain Ji Changyin was thinking.

He only knew that he possessed the foresight enhancement brought by the Great Sun Golden Cicada Skill.

He could sense that the probability of this event happening was extremely high.

Black Goose City would inevitably be turbulent!

Qin Zheng furrowed his brow slightly, and began to consider in his mind what preparations he would make if the bandits attacked the city.

As he walked out of the execution ground, he happened to see a lean, ragged figure.

Qin Zheng's eyes lit up, and he immediately strode forward, saying, "Master."

At this moment, Monk Chongming had just finished reciting a passage of the Sutra for the Departed.

Upon seeing Qin Zheng, he smiled slightly, clasped his hands together in a salute, and said, "Benefactor Qin."

The old monk was, to date, the strongest martial artist Qin Zheng had ever seen.

Now that he was basically certain that the fierce bandits outside the city would attack Black Goose City, he wanted to inform the other party and see how they would react.

Thinking this, Qin Zheng stepped forward and told the other party the news he had heard, combined with his own speculations.

Of course, during this process, Qin Zheng omitted the Great Sun Golden Cicada Skill he practiced.

After hearing this, the old monk's expression became extremely solemn.

He looked at Qin Zheng and said, "What Benefactor Qin says is reasonable. It seems this humble monk cannot delay any longer and needs to head out of the city as soon as possible."

With that, the two of them turned around together and were about to head towards Black Goose City.

Just as they were about to leave the military camp, a fierce horse suddenly charged into the camp.

On the horse was a yamen constable, his face filled with anxiety.

The two exchanged a glance, seeing gravity in each other's eyes.

Then, they both quickened their pace, eager to return to Black Goose City as soon as possible.

The two possessed considerable martial arts skills, and with a slight use of their qinggong, their speed was already beyond that of ordinary people.

When they reached the south of the city, yamen runners were already guarding the city gates, seemingly preparing to close them.

Seeing this, the two instantly accelerated, taking a few large strides to enter the city.

"Excuse me, young man, why are the city gates being closed already?"

The old monk stepped out and approached a yamen runner, asking.

This runner was kind-hearted, and after glancing at the old monk, he didn't show any disdain. He quickly said, "Hurry back into the city and don't run around. The bandits from the mountains have come down and wiped out Tongguan Town clean."

"These lawless scoundrels, it looks like they're really serious this time!"

The runner's expression was grave. After urging the old monk into the city, he stood by the city gate with the other runners, looking tense as if waiting for something.

The old monk walked over and looked at Qin Zheng, saying, "Benefactor Qin, it seems I have to go out today."

"The children I adopted at the temple in the east of the city are being looked after by Benefactor Qi Yan, so their food and drink should be fine."

"However, with this situation, I fear the people in the city will be in a panic, and if some villains cause trouble and harm them, I would ask you to look after them."

Upon hearing this, Qin Zheng's expression immediately turned stern, and he solemnly said, "Master, rest assured, with me here, they will definitely not have any problems."

"It's just that the bandits are dangerous and cunning, Master, you must be extra careful when you go out."

The old monk nodded, then turned and flicked his foot, instantly shooting out like an arrow.

His speed was several times faster than when he was with Qin Zheng!

This old monk's strength is truly extraordinary!

Seeing this, Qin Zheng narrowed his eyes, and instantly came to a conclusion.

With such speed, even if he used his qinggong to the fullest, he couldn't reach this level.

This old monk's strength was likely even greater than he had imagined.

With this thought, he stopped.

Qin Zheng turned and headed towards the east of the city.

If the bandits outside the city were to invade Black Goose City, during this process, it was hard to guarantee that someone wouldn't take advantage of the chaos to commit illegal acts.

Those few children in the old monk's dilapidated temple had no power to protect themselves.

Since Qin Zheng had agreed to the old monk's request, he would naturally not break his word.

After entering the city, Qin Zheng could clearly feel that the atmosphere within the city had become much heavier.

The streets were not as crowded as usual.

Pedestrians hurried along, either on their way home or to buy daily necessities.

Qin Zheng quickly arrived at his home first, cut some beef and pork, then took some rice and grain. After packing them, he locked the door and headed towards the east of the city.

Not long after, he arrived at the dilapidated temple in the east of the city and heard the crying of children, the shouting of Qi Yan, and the voices of several men.

He hadn't expected that news of bandits leveling Tongguan Town had only just spread, and the thugs and hooligans within the city were already unable to control themselves.

His expression darkened, and he immediately used a lightness skill, taking several large strides into the temple.

He then saw several thugs and hooligans surrounding Qi Yan, their faces full of greed as they tried to lay hands on him.

Qin Zheng took a step forward, instantly appearing in front of the thugs and hooligans.

Then, he grabbed one of them with one hand and forcefully threw him towards the wall.

Boom!

The hooligan was sent flying backward, crashing heavily against the temple wall.

"You motherf-"

This sudden turn of events made the remaining thugs and hooligans react, and they immediately tried to attack Qin Zheng.

But how could these skinny figures, who barely had enough to eat, pose a threat to Qin Zheng?

Then, several more figures were sent flying backward, crashing heavily against the temple wall.

After falling to the ground, they all passed out.

Qin Zheng withdrew his hands and first looked at the children beside him.

He saw them all looking at him expectantly, no longer crying.

Finding that they were not injured, only frightened by the recent events.

Qin Zheng then turned his head and looked at Qi Yan, asking, "Are you alright?"

Qi Yan still had a trace of tears in his eyes; he had clearly been terrified just now.

But upon hearing Qin Zheng's question, he quickly wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes and shook his head, saying, "I'm fine, Qin Ge. You arrived just as they did."

Qin Zheng nodded, then handed the beef, pork, and rice he was holding to Qi Yan, saying, "Go deal with these things first, we'll eat later."

Then he turned around and walked towards the unconscious thugs and hooligans, picking up a few of them as if they were sacks of rags.

He then walked out of the temple.

Inside the temple, the children's eyes were fixed on the beef and pork in Qi Yan's hands, their mouths watering.

Qi Yan, on the other hand, was staring blankly in the direction Qin Zheng had left.

He seemed lost in thought for a moment.