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Chapter 77 Robbery
Chapter 77 Robbery
"Okay, okay, I won't say anything more."
Seeing that her expression was off, Zhou Gang quickly begged for forgiveness.
Soon, after traveling several miles, it got dark.
After the group stopped by the roadside, Chief Escort Wang ordered them to set up camp on the spot.
He then ordered people to bring over several large stones, stick torches on them, and set up a makeshift camp.
The bodyguards gathered in twos and threes, munching on dry rations while whispering amongst themselves.
They were simply talking about the major events that had recently occurred in the martial arts world of Jinzhou.
They treat it as a topic of conversation, and eat it with dry rations.
"Hey guys, what do you think is the background of this family?"
During the conversation, someone wiped their mouth and suddenly asked a question.
"What else could it be? It's just money."
Seeing that Chief Escort Wang was going to inspect the surroundings, some of the bodyguards gradually became bolder.
"You have the money to hire all the martial arts instructors in our entire escort agency, just to protect these belongings?"
Another person couldn't help but speak up.
"You guys might not know, but I heard from the boss that the ultimate destination of this shipment is Qingyan City in Yunzhou." The man glanced around and whispered.
"Hiss~~"
"How much would that cost?" one of the bodyguards asked, somewhat shocked.
"Don't you think that guy surnamed Zhou who's leading the group looks somewhat familiar?" someone asked hesitantly.
However, no one paid him any attention.
"Moreover, this isn't a matter of whether or not you can trust our escort agency, but rather..." the first escort to speak said again.
Before he finished speaking, everyone understood what he meant.
Their gazes drifted, seemingly casually, to the dozen or so carriages shrouded in darkness, and to the carriage next to them.
Even though Chief Escort Wang repeatedly assured them that there would be no problems, the three owners...
He stubbornly chose to eat and sleep with that wooden box, never leaving its side, and didn't care at all about the difference between men and women.
Although everyone was curious, they were all quite tired after a day of escorting goods.
After chatting for a few more minutes, they all found places to stand guard or leaned against the rocks to sleep.
the next day.
After a few quick bites, we continued on our way.
After the convoy safely exited the gray pebble beach, it arrived at the mountainous area of Jinzhou.
This area has many valleys, rugged roads, and somewhat thin air. There are also many abandoned towns at the foot of the mountains.
Another day has passed, the sky is bright, and the morning temperature is a bit chilly.
After a simple fire for warmth and a meal.
The convoy slowly moved forward.
Gangyang Town.
Countless hoofbeats and footsteps overlapped and intertwined in front of the town.
A group of people carrying a large amount of goods slowly walked in.
On the streets of the small town, many residents looked the group up and down upon seeing them.
A few sharp-eyed individuals immediately spotted the banner of "Changhe Escort Agency" hanging high on the lead convoy.
"Brothers, you've been traveling for so long, let's rest here for the day and continue our journey tomorrow," Feng Ao said, lifting the curtain and instructing Chief Escort Wang.
"Okay, I understand."
Chief镖王 nodded. According to the plan, the镖局 (镖局 is a type of security escort agency) should resupply in the town.
Since the host had spoken, he naturally agreed.
The convoy then arrived at the only inn in town.
Upon entering the inn, Chief Escort Wang waved his hand and booked the entire place.
This time, unlike in the past, the host paid the full amount of silver for the escort mission.
Therefore, it was rare for Chief Escort Wang to show such boldness.
The innkeeper was a slightly thin middle-aged man who saw such good business.
With a beaming smile, he dared not be careless and immediately ordered the waiter to clean the inn.
He then ordered the kitchen to prepare food, keeping them extremely busy.
As evening fell, the group moved the goods to the backyard of the inn and then went to the lobby for dinner.
The food wasn't particularly refined, but the portions were generous.
"Has the Zhou family not arrived yet?"
Amidst the clinking of chopsticks against cups and plates, Chief Escort Wang put down his chopsticks and asked the bodyguard beside him.
"I don't know, they're probably still in the car," one of the bodyguards said, his voice muffled as he ate his meat.
After thinking for a moment, Wang Biaotou was about to get up when he said, "I'll go call him."
At this moment, Zhou Gang and his two companions got out of the carriage. Upon seeing this, Chief Escort Wang greeted them, "Lord Zhou, sit down and have something to eat with us."
Zhou Gang had a wooden box on his back, and he waved his hand.
"No, you guys eat."
Zhou Gang smiled, waved his hand, and then the three of them stepped onto the stairs and arrived at the guest room on the second floor.
Wang Biaotou looked somewhat helpless as he walked this far.
He could easily see that Zhou Gang's deliberate distancing from the other bodyguards was not out of dislike, but rather as if he was on guard against something.
Wang, the镖头 (bodyguard), didn't think too much about it. He had been a镖师 (bodyguard) for many years and had seen all kinds of people, including some clients with even worse tempers.
Relatively speaking, Zhou Gang's situation is considered good.
"Everyone, eat and drink well. We'll set off early tomorrow morning. When we get to Yunzhou, I'll treat you all to drinks."
Immediately afterwards, Chief Escort Wang turned to the group of escorts and shouted loudly.
"The head of the darts is quite shrewd!"
"Hehe, then I'll have to drink the finest aged wine!"
The crowd cheered loudly, and someone laughed as they replied.
In the corner, ever since the three men appeared, the two bodyguards had unconsciously glanced at the wooden box behind Zhou Gang.
Upon hearing this, the two snapped out of their daze and exchanged a glance.
He downed the cold tea in one gulp, all the communication unspoken, though a hint of ruthlessness seemed to surface in his eyes.
After dinner.
After Wang, the head镖师 (bodyguard/escort), arranged for the bodyguards to keep watch at night, everyone returned to their rooms to sleep. Because there were too many people, five or six people had to share a room.
It's late at night.
Waaaaah!
Swoosh~~
Suddenly, the sound of galloping horses rang out, mixed with the whistling of arrows piercing the air.
Suddenly, a long procession carrying torches appeared at the end of the pitch-black horizon, rapidly approaching.
"Brothers, follow me and kill them all, loot everything!"
The leader was a burly man with broad shoulders and a thick waist. He held a large bow with burning oil on the arrowhead and drew it to release an arrow.
Behind him, numerous archers unleashed a volley of arrows.
In an instant, the arrows struck the numerous wooden houses, and the fire began to spread.
In their sleep, the people screamed and fled, wailing as they went.
The tranquility of the town was shattered instantly, punctuated by the arrogant laughter of the looters.
"Yes, it's Lei Hong from the Kowloon Gang!"
"Oh no! Oh no! The Kowloon Gang is attacking!"
Some people panicked, their faces turned pale, and they shouted loudly.
swoosh~
An arrow pierced his throat instantly, blood spurted out, and he fell to the ground, lifeless.
Inside the inn, Chief Escort Wang suddenly woke up, his expression grave as he looked out the window.
Watching the Kowloon Gang slaughtering civilians indiscriminately in the town, he turned to the elite bodyguards inside the room and said, "You guys, immediately inform Lord Zhou to gather more men."
"Get it done right away! We can't ruin our escort agency's reputation!" Chief Escort Wang said decisively.
"Yes."
Wang, the head镖师 (bodyguard/escort), was highly respected within the镖局 (bodyguard/escort agency). Faced with his words, the others, though wanting to dissuade him, quickly went to do as he said.
Inside the inn, everyone was awake, including some of the镖师 (bodyguards/escorts) who regularly made their way through the area.
Without any prior arrangement, a large group of people were gathered and the weapons were retrieved.
Inside the lobby, the crowd held steel knives, creating a tense and menacing atmosphere that terrified the innkeeper, who cowered under the counter.
"Feng Hu, take stock of the men." Chief镖头 Wang walked down the stairs, his tone chilling, his aura intimidating.
With Wang Biaotou's shrewdness, this matter required almost no speculation.
Someone has harbored thoughts they shouldn't have!
Before embarking on the mission, Chief Escort Wang had already investigated the entire route. He knew who the Nine Dragons Gang was, and that their base was located more than 200 li away in the Nine Dragons Mountain area. They generally wouldn't plunder beyond the Nine Dragons Mountain area.
Their presence here speaks volumes!
That's why Chief Escort Wang was so angry; robbing a caravan violates the code of honor in the martial world.
But someone actually risked the lives of everyone in the town for this!
"The head镖师 (bodyguard/escort), Song Ping, and Li Feng are not here."
"Go back and kill all of Song and Li's families. They're heartless; don't blame me for being ruthless!"
Wang Biaotou gritted his teeth and said.
After hearing this, everyone looked indignant, for the code of honor among the martial arts world was undeniable.
If they were to be robbed and killed by the Kowloon Gang, it would be because they were outmatched in skill.
But this is betrayal, a betrayal motivated by greed and collusion with outsiders, which is even more despicable!
"Follow me out to meet the enemy. The rest of you, escort Lord Zhou and the goods to safety first."
Wang Biaotou's ability to become the pillar of the escort agency clearly indicates that he is no ordinary person.
Having honed his peak blood-burning strength for over forty years, it's no small feat.
After saying that, the crowd charged out.
In the town, countless members of the Kowloon Gang slaughtered their way through the area, leaving rivers of blood.
Gangyang Town has been peaceful for a long time, and has never encountered such a scene before.
In addition, it was late at night, and there were those who refused to give up their money, so the ground was littered with corpses, and dismembered limbs were everywhere.
"You beast!"
This bloody scene, witnessed by everyone, made them feel their blood surge.
They roared and charged into battle with the Kowloon Gang members.
Wang, the head镖师 (bodyguard/escort), had a flushed face and throbbing veins on his forehead. With a single swing of his sword, he cleaved a Kowloon Gang member who was grinning maliciously and tearing at a struggling woman in two.
With the addition of the escort agency's personnel, the situation in the town was instantly reversed.
The members of the escort agency were all seasoned swordsmen, and the bandits who were plundering were no match for them. They were soon routed.
But the Kowloon Gang, having realized what was happening, began to wear down the group with arrows, and soon the bodyguards were riddled with bullets.
Others were injured and collapsed, their fate unknown.
"Hahaha, isn't this Tongbi Tiger King Pojun? I heard years ago that you joined a certain escort agency, I didn't expect to meet you here."
Amidst the sound of hooves, Lei Hong, a robust man with iron chains wrapped around his arms, rode up on horseback.
He laughed heartily and said.
Behind the horses were two young men whose attire clashed with that of the Kowloon Gang members. They looked away, seemingly afraid to look at Chief Escort Wang.
"I heard you're escorting something big this time. Hand it over, and I might spare your lives for your sake."
Wang Pojun sneered, "If this is nonsense, then you might as well die!"
After saying that, he leaped up and slashed at Lei Hong with his sword. Lei Hong slashed back and drew the spiked club hanging next to his bag, and met the attack head-on.