Becoming a Saint From the Iron Armor Skill

Chapter 406: Chapter 207: Meeting the Ruthless Man Again

Chen Cheng had always been cautious. He had He Xingwen investigate the situation in Chen Family Gully but didn’t reveal his own roots there.

He had only asked him to find out who was in Chen Family Gully and how they were faring.

Thus, even though the He Brothers suspected Chen Cheng might have relatives in Chen Family Gully, they had no idea who they were.

From their conversation, Chen Cheng gleaned a great deal of information.

He was particularly appreciative of He Xingyao, the red-faced Chief Constable who, despite his rugged exterior, was remarkably astute.

The two brothers, He Xingwen and He Xingyao, had vastly different personalities and ways of doing things.

If Chen Cheng were to pick a subordinate, he would probably choose the rugged fellow, He Xingyao.

’A real man should choose another real man as his subordinate. That’s how it ought to be!’

Chen Cheng had already formulated a plan for his trip to Qingxi Town. He would head there ahead of schedule.

’They’re just a few ordinary Tier Two Demon Beasts. I’ll just go over and slay them myself. The aftermath can be left for my subordinates to handle slowly.’

’Since Chen Ergou is here, I might as well ask him a few things myself.’

"I am eager to slay the demons and will go on ahead.

Chief He, you and your brother are to follow Chief Constable Zhang Yan. Head to Chen Family Gully first and rendezvous with me there."

Chen Cheng said calmly.

The He Brothers were both stunned. Before they could react, Chen Cheng suddenly seized the nape of Chen Ergou’s neck.

Lifting him like a chick, he strode towards the South City Gate.

His speed was even a notch faster than a galloping horse, and he soon vanished at the end of the street.

"GASP! Lord Chen’s Martial Arts Power... it’s terrifying!"

Staring in the direction Chen Cheng had vanished, He Xingyao sucked in a sharp breath and murmured.

Beside him, He Xingwen looked worried, still fretting. "Brother, I told Lord Chen you rushed back to report the news without even stopping for dinner.

After Chen Ergou’s little speech just now, do you think Lord Chen might have gotten the wrong idea about us?"

"You bookworm!" He Xingyao shot him a look. "If Lord Chen had truly misunderstood, would he have given us this task?"

"You’re right. I guess I couldn’t see the forest for the trees," He Xingwen said, the realization dawning on him.

The two brothers hurried their steps to catch up with Chief Constable Zhang Yan at the front of the group and relayed Chen Cheng’s command.

Zhang Yan was nearly forty, tall and burly, with a strong, regular face.

He, too, was astonished by the speed of Chen Cheng’s Body Technique.

After all, according to County Magistrate Shen Zhiming, this Lord Chen, a Purple-clothed Guard of the Demon Suppression Department, was only a Martial Artist of the Muscle Strengthening Realm.

As a Perfect Martial Artist of the Muscle Strengthening Realm himself, Zhang Yan judged that his own Body Technique speed fell far short of Chen Cheng’s.

Learning that Chen Cheng had gone ahead, Zhang Yan didn’t dare to tarry and ordered his men to quicken their pace.

’This Lord Chen’s Martial Arts Power is certainly formidable, but he’ll surely still need backup.’

Meanwhile, Chen Cheng, still carrying Chen Ergou, dashed along the main road with lightning speed.

By midday, he had already covered over a hundred li, and Qingxi Town was now visible in the distance.

Qingxi Town was situated in a fairly flat, hilly area. Qingshui Creek, an upstream branch of the Mo River, flowed slowly along the edge of the town.

The water was clear enough to see the bottom, yet it was barely ankle-deep.

"My lord, follow that mountain path to the southeast for thirty li, and you’ll reach Chen Family Gully."

The entire way, Chen Ergou had been dangling in mid-air, his feet never touching the ground.

He had seen Martial Artists before, but when had he ever witnessed one this overwhelmingly powerful?

He was already terrified out of his wits.

This Lord Chen had remained perfectly calm. Aside from occasionally asking for directions, he hadn’t said a word, obviously treating him as nothing more than a guide.

Amidst his shock, Chen Ergou also felt a secret thrill.

’To be a guide for such an important man... this must be the result of several lifetimes of good fortune! Now I have one more thing to brag about.’

’If I can keep this Lord Chen happy, I might even get a hefty reward.’

’Even better, if I play my cards right, I can find the perfect moment to kowtow and pledge my undying loyalty.’

’I might even be able to go a step further and become Lord Chen’s Household Slave. Then I’d really hit the big time!’

"Oh." Chen Cheng nodded slightly, gnawing on a strip of Dried Demon Beast Meat while surveying the terrain.

Smelling the fragrant Dried Demon Beast Meat, Chen Ergou’s Adam’s apple bobbed as he swallowed involuntarily.

He’d had a big meal with plenty of wine last night, so he’d naturally scoffed at the thin porridge in the Government Office’s soup kitchen this morning and hadn’t eaten a thing.

Now, his stomach was rumbling.

But Chen Cheng clearly had no intention of sharing the meat with him.

Chen Ergou’s eyes darted about as he asked tentatively:

"Lord Chen, your surname is also Chen. Could it be you have relatives in Chen Family Gully?"

Chen Cheng turned his head, glanced at him, and said flatly, "No relatives. But quite a few enemies."

Chen Ergou’s eyes lit up. ’Ah, so that’s it! No wonder this Lord Chen is in such a rush to get to Chen Family Gully. He’s here for revenge.’

’That makes sense. Martial Artists are all about settling scores. The more powerful they are, the more seriously they take their grudges.’

’By offending such a powerful man, the people of Chen Family Gully are doomed!’

"Hmph! Those vicious villagers. They always look down their noses at everyone. They deserve whatever’s coming to them.

After Lord Chen kills his enemies, I can loot and pillage in the chaos.

Lord Chen wants revenge, and I can help him by offering suggestions and pointing out his enemies. This is my chance to prove my worth."

After scheming for a moment, a look of schadenfreude crossed Chen Ergou’s face. He said, "I grew up in Chen Family Gully. Might I ask who Lord Chen’s enemies are?"

Chen Cheng looked at him, a sudden chill entering his deep eyes. He said:

"You are from Chen Family Gully, and I am going to seek revenge on people from Chen Family Gully. Are you not worried for them?"

For a moment, Chen Ergou felt like he was being targeted by a ferocious beast, and a cold sweat beaded on his back.

But then he felt a flash of joy. ’The more Lord Chen despised Chen Family Gully, the safer he was.’

’He was from Chen Family Gully, true, but he had plenty of his own enemies there.’

’He and Lord Chen had common enemies. Their interests were perfectly aligned.’

"My lord, although I grew up in Chen Family Gully, I was an orphan and suffered no small amount of bullying from those vile villagers.

I... I actually share your enemies, my lord. I wish they would all drop dead!"

Chen Ergou said, his face contorting into a vicious expression as if they shared a common hatred.

"Oh?" Chen Cheng’s brow furrowed slightly. "My enemy is Chen An. Is he your enemy as well?"

Chen Ergou was overjoyed and quickly said with hatred, "I have a grudge against Chen An and his son."

He pointed to the prominent scar on his cheek. "This scar was left by Chen An’s son, Chen Chong.

Back then, I just went to the Chen Family to ’borrow’ a little rice. Not only did that Chen Chong refuse, but for no reason at all, he came at me with a firewood hatchet and gave me this.

Of course I couldn’t let it go, so that very night I grabbed a cleaver and went to get my revenge.

Unfortunately, Chen Chong’s wife saw me and gave me away. Instead, I was viciously beaten by the three men of the Chen Family."

What Chen Ergou called "borrowing rice" was, in fact, stealing.

But his attempt to steal rice failed. He got slashed instead, and that’s how his feud with the Chen father and son began.

Not only was he gluttonous and lazy, specializing in petty theft, he was also a lecherous fiend.

He’d often lusted after the young women and new brides of Chen Family Gully.

Chen Chong’s wife was quite a beauty, so she was naturally a target of his desires.

Chen Ergou casually brought up Chen Chong’s wife, hoping to lead Chen Cheng into asking more questions.

In this world, when some Martial Artists took revenge, they would behead their enemy, then defile his wife and daughters, perhaps even selling them to brothels.

Only then would the hatred in their hearts be sated!

Just as he’d hoped, Chen Cheng seemed interested. "Chen Chong’s wife... is she beautiful?"

Chen Ergou’s heart leaped. "Chen Chong’s wife is from the neighboring Li Family Village. Even though she’s in her twenties and has borne two children, she’s still voluptuous and quite a beauty."

"However," Chen Cheng nodded slightly, then said, "the people of Chen Family Gully are all hiding in caves by the cliff. If I want to find them quickly, should I just go straight to the caves?"

Chen Ergou thought for a moment, then said, "My lord, if you want to kill Chen Chong first today, it’s best to go to Zhegu Ridge behind the village..."

Chen Cheng listened patiently until he finished, then suddenly said, "You’re quite something."

Chen Ergou replied respectfully, "It is my honor to serve you, my lor—"

The final word never left his lips. A blade flashed, and Chen Ergou’s head tumbled to the ground.

His eyes, wide with shock and disbelief, stared blankly. He died without ever knowing why.

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