Blade Slices the Unruly! (Seeking Follow-up Reads!)

"What?"

Hearing Qin Zheng's words, Zhang Wei's thoughts immediately snapped back, and he asked with a confused expression.

This made Qin Zheng frown slightly.

As the leader of Black Goose City's largest gang, nothing that happened within the city could escape his notice.

Even if Qi Yan and the others weren't captured by him, he should have known who did it!

Therefore, Zhang Wei was putting on an act for him at this moment!

Qin Zheng narrowed his eyes, the coldness in them intensifying.

Along with it, the sharp edge of the Ghost-Head Saber drew closer to the skin of Zhang Wei's neck.

"Hey, hey, hey, Brother Qin, we can discuss anything!"

"Don't get so angry, just tell me what happened first, and I can help you!"

"Did someone go missing? Don't worry, my Canoe Gang has many disciples, I'll have them help you search. We can scour the entire city in no time!"

Feeling the chill on his neck, Zhang Wei quickly spoke.

Qin Zheng heard this, his eyes narrowed slightly as he observed the other man's expression.

After a few breaths, the Ghost-Head Saber was slowly lowered, and Qin Zheng spoke, "The people I was sheltering in the broken temple in the east of the city."

"Before the bandits attacked, I settled them in a courtyard in the south of the city."

"When I returned today, I found no one there. There were still remnants of broken bowls, food, and bloodstains on the ground."

"Clearly, someone made their move while they were eating and abducted them!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Wei's expression also turned solemn. He nodded and said, "Don't worry, Brother Qin, I'll summon the Canoe Gang disciples right away and help you find them!"

After speaking, he stood up and beckoned a few helmsmen over. After informing them of the matter, he continued, "Gather the gang disciples and search the entire city!"

"I want them found as soon as possible! Do you understand?!"

The helmsmen immediately nodded in agreement, quickly turned, and left.

Qin Zheng stood in place the entire time, witnessing Zhang Wei's actions.

Only after Zhang Wei turned back did Qin Zheng speak, "I apologize for what just happened."

Upon reflection, the matter wasn't Zhang Wei's doing, and his demeanor didn't seem like an act. It was very likely that he genuinely didn't know.

Zhang Wei shook his head and said casually, "You've had unpleasant dealings with my Canoe Gang before, so it's understandable that you'd suspect us first."

"These are trivial matters. The important thing is to find the people."

Qin Zheng nodded, not saying anything more, but he made a mental note of this favor.

The man was not related to him by blood or acquaintance, and he had even been threatened and intimidated by him. For him to help him like this showed a generous nature.

Although Qin Zheng knew in his heart that the other man was likely acting this way because he valued Qin Zheng's strength and wanted to earn his favor.

However, in this world, who could help others without expecting anything in return?

Of course, perhaps that old monk Chongming was an exception.

Various thoughts flashed quickly through Qin Zheng's mind.

"Brother Qin, come and rest for a bit. My men are out looking, and they should have news before dark."

Zhang Wei beckoned Qin Zheng to sit at a table.

At the same time, he called out to the servants in the hall to prepare food and drinks.

"Brother Qin, you were truly valiant that day, pursuing the bandit leader Zhang Xiuwen alone. We were all deeply impressed."

After Qin Zheng sat down, Zhang Wei looked at him and said with emotion.

That Zhang Xiuwen was a martial artist who had broken through four major thresholds to reach the Bone-Refining Realm, far stronger than them.

And yet, such a ferocious individual was sent flying by a single saber strike from this handsome, lean youth dressed in coarse linen, and was even pursued relentlessly.

"Brother Qin, could you tell me, that Zhang Xiuwen..."

"Dead."

Qin Zheng replied concisely.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Wei's pupils contracted sharply, and his heart churned like a stormy sea.

That was a powerhouse who had broken through four major thresholds to reach the Bone-Refining Realm, capable of shattering three thousand jin with a single punch!

And he was actually killed by the person in front of him!

Then what realm and what strength did this person possess?!

Zhang Wei couldn't help but sigh repeatedly in his heart about the decision he had made at the Gathering Heroes Pavilion that day.

If they had truly crossed this person, the Canoe Gang disciples present that day, including himself, would have likely met their demise.

"After I pursued Zhang Xiuwen that day, what happened next in Black Goose City?"

Qin Zheng turned and asked.

Perhaps I can look around here and find some clues.

Zhang Wei pondered for a moment before responding, "Brother Qin displayed his might that day, and Zhang Xiuwen fled in disarray, leading the bandits to scatter as well."

"We pursued them victoriously, killing many bandits, and ultimately lifted the crisis in Black Goose City."

"Afterward, Magistrate Gao summoned us for commendation, and the entire city celebrated."

Speaking of which, he looked at Qin Zheng and said, "That day, the people of Black Goose City had narrowly escaped disaster, and everyone was celebrating. Security within the city became much more lax."

"Could it be that on that very day..."

His meaning was clear: the lax security within the city that day was the perfect opportunity for criminals to act.

Qi Yan and the others, whom Qin Zheng had arranged to stay in the courtyard south of the city, were frail individuals who couldn't even lift a chicken.

If someone had set their sights on them, they would most likely have made their move during that opportune moment.

Upon hearing this, Qin Zheng's eyes narrowed slightly. He then closed his eyes and said calmly, "Let's wait and see."

He had suppressed his anger and hostility, allowing him to calmly think and examine the situation.

However, this did not mean he was no longer angry or that he would not pursue the matter.

It meant he was temporarily suppressing his rage. Once he found the perpetrator, his hostility would erupt with far greater ferocity than before!

Seeing Qin Zheng's current state, Zhang Wei didn't say much more. He could only hope that the culprits were ordinary thugs.

If they were killed, it wouldn't have any significant consequences.

But if those he suspected were responsible, then things would become troublesome.

Zhang Wei could sense that the person beside him was about to kill someone!

Time slowly passed.

Suddenly, Qin Zheng's eyes snapped open.

At the same time, a commotion suddenly erupted from outside.

Zhang Wei abruptly stood up and immediately saw several Canoe Gang disciples flying backward, crashing to the ground and rolling to Zhang Wei's feet.

His expression instantly turned furious, and he was about to stride out to see who was causing trouble.

But just then, several monks in white cassocks appeared, supporting a pale-faced monk, and pointed at Qin Zheng, questioning, "Was it him?!"

The pale-faced monk was the one Qin Zheng had sent flying with a palm strike earlier.

Upon seeing Qin Zheng now, his face contorted with sinister hatred, and he exclaimed, "It was him!!"

After confirming Qin Zheng's identity, the monks in white cassocks spoke imposingly, "Benefactor, we monks chant scriptures to save the world; we are saviors of humanity!"

"Since you have harmed us, you are a degenerate beyond salvation. Today, we shall send you to meet the Buddha first!!"

With that, one of the monks lunged forward, his palms, as large as fans, slamming down towards Qin Zheng's head!

Swish!!

Suddenly, a flash of saber light appeared.

Immediately, a head rolled to the ground.

Qin Zheng stood up with a grim expression and said coldly, "What arrogant monks."

"But do you know..."

"Qin is very annoyed right now and wants to kill someone?!?"

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