Su Ming's Revenge

Qiluo was also wearing the communication device given to her by Su Ming, and Hansite heard the conversation through the microphone on her body.

"That's a good idea," he exclaimed. "As long as the people can move around freely, the lords won't be able to act as recklessly as before. The Northern Flow Faction's approach can indeed change some of the current situation."

Zijin dug a snow hole and hid inside. "It's so cold outside. Su Ming, what are you planning to do?"

She dared not remove her forbidden cloak, rendering her unable to use Flight Spell. She was currently not far from Yise, making her easily detectable.

Su Ming did not answer; clearly, it was inconvenient for him to speak while surrounded by the guards.

"Alright, I think I guessed what you were planning," Zijin continued. "Make sure to avoid Yise; she's the most outstanding Watcher among the younger generation of the church. And that divine armor of hers gives me a headache just looking at it."

Su Ming tapped his earpiece to indicate that he had received the message. He also had some internal grumbling: others were being exiled, Yise was already a princess—what was she doing in the Northern Lands?

Surely there can't be some kind of "sending people down to the grassroots for a career boost" scheme here, right?

****

Su Ming's snow-covered carriage quickly entered the city and stopped at a spot near the city gate. A group of people disembarked, and two guards carrying warhammers approached Su Ming. One of them asked him, "How much for this?"

"Fifteen gold coins, a fire sale at a bargain price," Su Ming replied. "If this thing weren't so heavy and I didn't want to carry it, I could easily sell it for twenty or thirty gold coins in any city."

Fifteen gold coins was indeed a cheap price. The guard examined the warhammer again closely, checking for any damage.

"Do you have any other good stuff to sell?" another guard asked. "I also have a staff, but you don't need it," Su Ming replied.

Bennyfinn, who was about to leave under the protection of four other guards, stopped in his tracks upon hearing this. "Let me see it."

Su Ming walked over, and a guard immediately blocked his way. Su Ming didn't mind, drew his weapon Thorn Staff, and handed it to the guard, who then passed it on to Bennyfinn.

Bennyfinn took the staff and weighed it in his hand. It was quite heavy, with intricate multi-layered inscriptions on it, the purpose of which was unknown. However, judging from its white jade-like texture, this staff was definitely of superior quality.

Bennyfinn was overjoyed, his eyes practically bulging with excitement. If he could snag it at a low price, he'd make a killing tonight! He immediately began to examine the Thorn Staff intently. The frustration of having the girl snatched away by Yise and the others vanished instantly.

Su Ming stepped aside, leaning against the wall, gesturing for them to look as they pleased. It was the staff form of Saint Rank weapon Thorn Long Whip; it would be strange if this lecherous old man could see through it all.

"Hey, what's that thing hanging there?" asked the guard who wanted to buy the warhammer. Hanging from the warhammer's handle was a small cylinder, about the size of a sugarcane stalk. The cylinder had hexagonal ends and three rows of twelve holes in the middle, with the number M84 faintly printed on them.

The words "STUNGRENADE" were displayed.

The guard shook the chain of the warhammer, feeling that the weight of the cylinder didn't seem to be designed for smashing.

"I don't know," Su Ming replied. "I saw the warrior pull off that little iron ring, and then that little thing glowed, and the warhammer's power increased significantly—I almost suffered a great loss."

A magical weapon? A greedy glint appeared in the guard's eyes. He immediately raised the warhammer and yanked off the ring. With a click, the handle on the side of the cylinder fell off, and a small spring popped out with a click, but the cylinder did not glow.

[3]

"Looks like the energy's used up," Su Ming said regretfully. "It really is a one-time use item."

[2]

The guards burst into laughter. How could an ordinary Mid-Rank Warrior possess a magical weapon? What kind of easy bargain was that? They all teased the guard.

[1]

Su Ming took out a pair of goggles from his pocket and put them on, then put a pair of sound-absorbing crystals in his ears, silently counting down to the last second.

[0]

The intense, solid-like white light shattered in the next moment, and a sound wave beyond hearing filled the entire venue, spreading out at the speed of sound.

Only those a short distance away heard the sound; a deafening roar, like a mountain collapsing, filled their ears. Windows shattered, and countless people fell to the ground in terror. The town, shrouded in night, trembled at the terrifying noise.

The M84 sonic and visual stun grenade instantly produced 8 million lumens, equivalent to 80 times the intensity of midday sunlight, and a sonic boom of 170 decibels, ten times the sound of an airplane engine. The power of industrial civilization delivered a wake-up call to these ignorant beings from another world.

Outside the city, the priestess Jielusi, who was escorting the girls away, looked up in this direction amidst the thunder. Even from such a distance, she could feel the vibrations in her eardrums; one could only imagine how terrifying the epicenter of the explosion must have been.

She glanced at the group and noticed that the unicorn was nowhere to be seen. "That gunman and the unicorn were definitely up to something!"

"Lulu, I'm leaving this to you." Yise turned and ran towards Shafeng'er Town. "I'll go check on the situation."

"They're definitely after Bennyfinn— if they don't succeed, don't finish him off!" Jielusi hurriedly instructed, "We can't get involved in this!"

"Heh." Yise's laughter drifted on the wind. "Easy for you to say, Lulu, can you even do it yourself?"

"Why can't I do it!" Jielusi.

"Then swear to your own Divine Heart that if you see that beastly old man lying seriously injured in front of you, you will absolutely not sneakily strike him."

"-" Jielusi was speechless for a moment. "Then, whatever you do, don't let anyone see you go back!" she said as a second choice.

"Of course!" Yise agreed.

Whether or not Yise ultimately took action, being seen at the scene is difficult to explain. Especially with the implementation of the economic policies led by the Northern Refugee Faction, the relationship between the Temple of Light and the Northern Lands Nobles has become increasingly sensitive, making this the most likely time for trouble to arise.

****

The white light and sound dissipated. Su Ming removed the magic crystal from his ear and shook his head to clear his mind. At such close range, even with multiple sound-dampening spells, his ears were ringing and his head was spinning.

Fortunately, the goggles effectively filtered out the flashes, so his vision was fine. Su Ming saw a scene of carnage. The guard who had been wielding the warhammer lay on the ground, blood trickling from his ear, completely unconscious. The other guards were still standing there, fumbling for their weapons, forming a back-to-back formation based on their mutual understanding, bewilderedly guarding against attacks that might come from anywhere.

Everyone was swaying. The impact of the enormous sound wave not only deprived them of their hearing, but the sound pressure also severely damaged their sense of balance by impacting their lymphatic fluid and vestibular nerve.

The guards all unleashed their Dou Qi. Su Ming drew his shotgun from his back and fired two buckshot at each of them. Unable to hear anything, these men couldn't react effectively and could only watch as Su Ming shattered their Battle Qi Shield.

Su Ming threw a bomb at their feet, then walked around them and headed towards Bennyfinn. He took bullets from the bullet pouch at his waist with his right hand and reloaded the shotgun's magazine.

The old man, who had been so arrogant just moments before, was now crouching on the ground, trembling with fear, clutching his head. He couldn't see or hear, and had no idea what was going to happen next.

Su Ming fired repeatedly at his chest.

Due to the tinnitus, the gunshots were not clearly heard. Su Ming only saw the protective magic circle on the old man's robe activated, and fragments of the deer bullets flew everywhere. Ignoring it, Su Ming pressed down on the barrel and continued firing.

The bombs that had been dropped earlier exploded at this moment, the sound not loud, but they also lit up with white light, accompanied by wisps of white mist spreading outwards. Beautiful fireworks bloomed under the night sky, like dazzling fireworks, enveloping the guards.

When Sheriff Rupert arrived, he saw this magnificent, godlike scene on earth. But the guards within it were all emitting mournful cries and coughing fits, which gave one a glimpse into how cruel the reality was beneath this beautiful sight.

He subtly waved, signaling his team to slow down and wait for the tax collection team to arrive. It wasn't the security team's fault to begin with; let those old men clean up their own mess.

****

In the firelight, Su Ming continued firing. On the sixth shot, the shield on the old man's robe shattered. Without hesitation, he unleashed the remaining seven bullets, leaving holes all over Bennyfinn's filthy body.

Bennyfinn went from initially struggling and rolling to dodging, to finally convulsing and collapsing limply on the ground.

Having emptied the magazine, Su Ming reached out and pulled out the soul that was still reluctant to leave his body, then crushed it.

Su Ming then pulled his staff from the now silent Bennyfinn's hand. He shook off the blood, and as he left, he noticed something glowing beneath Bennyfinn's tattered magic armor.

Su Ming kicked aside the damaged magic armor and discovered that the old man had a wide strap tied around his waist, with a long string of small packages attached, one of which had been shattered by a bullet. Judging from the tear, the packages seemed to contain gems, which shimmered in the firelight.

Su Ming tore off a small bag, weighed it in his hand and found it very heavy, so he stuffed it all into his backpack. He put it back on his shoulder, Su Ming the backpack felt extremely heavy. But considering that even the old clerk hadn't dared to leave it for a moment, these items must be very valuable.

Fortunately, Su Ming's stamina had improved considerably during this time, so he could still manage. He also reflected on his actions and realized that he had completely forgotten about looting corpses.

Su Ming realized his mistake and corrected it. He re-examined Bennyfinn's body, found a necklace around his neck, and took off the ring from his hand before turning to leave.

The guards covered by bombs were still rolling on the ground, some taking off their armor and scratching themselves helplessly.

But it was useless. White phosphorus burns at 1000 degrees Celsius, and once it adheres, it cannot be shaken off. If it comes into contact with the body, it will adhere to and burn through the skin and flesh, penetrating deep into the bone. In addition to being highly irritating, its white fumes are also extremely poisonous.

These guards wouldn't die immediately, but would suffer for a period of time. Su Ming suddenly worried that the magic of this world might be able to cure them, so he dropped two more white phosphorus bombs as he passed by.

The tax guards rushed over, only to see Su Ming running away into the distance with his back turned. Just as they were about to give chase, two beautiful death fireworks bloomed before their eyes, sending up plumes of white mist that enveloped the wounded guards once again.

Rupert covered his nose with his collar and cautiously approached. He looked at the guards' miserable state and inwardly scoffed.

"Kingdom law states that robbery allows for immediate self-defense, and killing someone on the spot for amounts exceeding five hundred gold coins is considered reasonable self-defense." He murmured, "So that's what he meant when he said it wasn't enough—what a ruthless guy!"

****

The unicorn flapped its wings and flew swiftly towards Su Ming under the cover of night. "[Over here!]" she transmitted.

A figure suddenly leaped past the flash of the white phosphorus bomb and flew swiftly towards Qiluo, the unicorn's silhouette fully exposed in mid-air.

The newcomer was very strong. Although Su Ming's senses were affected by the magic-sealing cloak, he could still tell from the opponent's flight speed and the color of the shield. Qiluo knew this as well, so she braked in mid-air, turned, and began to escape.

"[She's a high-level mage!]" she reminded Su Ming. This was considered High Rank combat power; the two of them were no match for her.

[Lead him to the Zijin Garden!] Su Ming activated the light-reflecting necklace the scholar had given him, leaned against the corner of the room, and hid under the eaves.

The two figures in the air chased and fled into the night.

Su Ming wasn't too worried about the unicorn. She couldn't beat it in combat, but she wouldn't lose in flight. She might have a headache if Feather Race like Stanton came over, but this kind of ordinary human mage was nothing in front of her.

His current concern is for himself. Guards are already stationed on the city gate towers, patrolling the city walls. If he rushes forward rashly, he will immediately become the target of everyone's anger.

More people arrived from behind and joined the search. Because of the tax convoy's presence here, the number and fighting strength of the enemies in the town were clearly far beyond what was expected.

The refractive necklace has a limited duration and is not effective for everyone, so Su Ming quickly thought of a solution.

Suddenly someone approached, Su Ming reflexively drew his gun, pointing it at the person. The figure was blurry, but the dazzling blond hair made him recognize him immediately—it was the temple guardian, Yise he had just parted ways with!

"Don't make a sound, I'm here to help you," Yise said quickly in a low voice. "I know this place well, I can take you away."

Su Mo nodded, removed his finger from the trigger, and raised the muzzle of the gun.

This girl is a princess of the Star Empire. Although I have absolutely no idea why she came back, attacking her and turning a large area of the map's reputation red is definitely not worth it!

Bennyfinn and the guards must have been completely unaware of her identity, otherwise they wouldn't have dared to confront her even if they had ten times the courage.

Seeing that Su Ming had reciprocated her trust, Yise said softly, "Come with me." Then she turned and led him away.

The Watcher girl was clearly very familiar with the enemy. She chose the weaker members of the search team and headed in the opposite direction, bypassing them towards the center of Shafeng'er Town. She was also shrouded in a hazy illusion, which had little effect on Su Ming, but to those Low Rank combatants, they would only see faint ripples under the moonlight.

In the blink of an eye, those ordinary guards had vanished without a trace.