novelAbuy Chapter 2: Brother Lü kills Zhang Wagang, but he'll have to leave me, Old Cheng, out of the pic
Chapter 2: Brother Lü kills Zhang Wagang, but he'll have to leave me, Old Cheng, out of the pic
"No, please don't give it to me, I can't accept it!"
Cheng Yaojin hurriedly waved his hand, his face turning bright red.
He and Lü Xiao got along very well. If he sat on the throne, what kind of person would he become?
Lu Xiao raised his head and glanced at everyone.
Qin Qiong avoided his gaze, Shan Xiongxin hesitated to speak, and Cheng Yaojin looked guilty.
Xu Maogong remained calm and composed, his feather fan hidden behind his sleeve, but a subtle, calculating glint flashed in his eyes.
Wang Bodang, on the other hand, tilted his chin up, his face displaying a magnanimous tolerance.
As if the reprimands from before had never happened, they considered it a blessing that Lü Xiao was still alive.
Seeing everyone's expressions, Lü Xiao suddenly smiled, a smile that was calm and serene.
"Remember this, I, Lü Xiao, do not want the position of Lord of Wagang!"
"And the word 'brother' is unworthy of you pigs and dogs!"
"If I were you, I would have chopped down those three big characters 'Hall of Loyalty and Righteousness' outside!"
After saying that, Lü Xiao turned and left without hesitation.
"How dare you, you brat!" Wang Bodang, humiliated in public by Lü Xiao, turned a deep purplish-red with rage and snarled viciously.
"It's not that you, Lü Xiao, left voluntarily today; it's because of your moral failings that Wagang cannot tolerate such an unrighteous and unjust person as you!"
Zhai Rang and the others stood in the crowd, watching Lü Xiao's dejected figure as he left, and sighed softly.
They were once the true leaders of Wagang, but Qin Qiong's fist was harder.
Either seek peace or die; who would willingly choose death?
"This whole mess...you guys are so unethical!"
Cheng Yaojin was so anxious that he kept slapping his thigh. He and Lü Xiao got along the best.
This young man is a righteous person and often helps the other men in the village.
Only he knew that Lü Xiao had been making efforts to mediate the relationship between the two parties.
But to turn against them today because of a village chief, they are truly heartless and treacherous.
"Ugh."
Qin Qiong sighed. Xu Maogong and Wang Bodang were his sworn brothers.
For the sake of his family, he had no choice but to make Lü Xiao suffer.
Just as Lü Xiao walked out of the Hall of Loyalty and Righteousness.
With a loud crash, the plaque of the Hall of Loyalty and Righteousness fell down and shattered into pieces.
At the same time, the fall sent a shiver down everyone's spine.
Shan Xiongxin rubbed his forehead in exasperation. He was usually the most loyal and righteous man, but today he was doing the most unjust thing.
Wei Zheng's eyes were quite complicated; Lü Xiao was no ordinary person.
If we leave today, when we return, Wagang will surely face a formidable enemy.
Xu Maogong frowned, a ruthless glint flashing in his eyes. He turned to Wang Bodang beside him and whispered in a low voice:
"How can we let a tiger return to the mountain? We must kill him now that he's alone, to prevent future trouble!"
A murderous glint flashed in Wang Bodang's eyes, and he nodded forcefully.
Lu Xiao killed his brothers, and he had long wanted to avenge this, and now this was the perfect opportunity.
Once Lü Xiao left the Wagang territory, that would be the time of his death.
When Lü Xiao returned to his residence, several of his trusted brothers, who had already heard the news, immediately surrounded him, their faces filled with indignation and worry.
"Brother, they've gone too far! We'd rather not stay in Wagang Village. Wherever you go, we'll go!"
"That's right! These people are ungrateful and don't deserve to be brothers with you! We'll go with you!"
Lu Xiao took out a small box containing more than a dozen strings of copper coins.
"Let's break up and leave Wagang, this unjust place."
After saying that, Lü Xiao showed no hesitation, picked up an old horse from the corner of the wall, and turned to leave.
When he first came to Wagang, he came empty-handed, accompanied only by this old horse.
Leaving today is the same; I am all alone, yet I feel completely at ease.
I hadn't gone far from my residence when I heard hurried footsteps behind me.
Lu Xiao looked closely and saw that they were all members of the forty-six friends of Jia Liu Lou. He didn't usually have much of a relationship with them, and their faces were full of hostility.
"Lu Xiao, don't walk so fast!" The leader stopped in his tracks, looking down at him with a mocking tone.
"We are here on the orders of Military Advisor Xu to inspect the village and see if you have stolen any valuables!"
"Ha, horses and oxen in their robes, dogs and pigs in their fine clothes."
Lu Xiao chuckled; he knew these people wouldn't let him off the hook by humiliating him.
"Is he cursing at us?"
"Lu Xiao, I think you're courting death!"
Just as the group was about to make their move, they heard footsteps behind them.
"What do you want to do? Get back here!"
Cheng Yaojin, Shan Xiongxin, You Junda and others came to Lü Xiao's side.
They had all seen Xu Maogong and Wang Bodang whispering to each other.
In case these two guys might harm Lü Xiao, they decided to come and see them off.
After all, Lü Xiao was able to join Wagang and maintain peaceful relations with Zhai Rang and others, all thanks to his mediation.
This time, it's them who owe Lü Xiao.
"Brother Lü, I have failed you. Please accept my bow."
Shan Xiongxin lowered his head, too ashamed to face Lü Xiao.
"Come on, I'll see you off." Cheng Yaojin glared at the men and personally led Lü Xiao's horse.
"Thank you very much, Brother Cheng, Master Shan, and all the brothers."
Lü Xiao was not someone who couldn't distinguish right from wrong; Cheng Yaojin, Shan Xiongxin, and others were truly righteous.
Qin Qiong, Xu Maogong, Wang Bodang, and others—it was a mistake for Lü Xiao to have been so blind; his sincere efforts were wasted.
After seeing them off for five miles from Wagang, Cheng Yaojin and his group finally stopped.
"Brother Lü, may I ask where you are going to take up your post?"
As Shan Xiongxin spoke, he handed his bundle to Lü Xiao.
Having chosen the Jia Liulou brothers, he could only feel sorry for Lü Xiao.
The valuables inside all belonged to him and were enough for Lü Xiao's expenses on the road.
"Since ancient times, soldiers and bandits have been irreconcilable enemies. Wagang will not tolerate me, so I shall go and surrender to the imperial court."
When facing these people, Lü Xiao didn't hold back.
"Good, let's surrender to the imperial court!" Cheng Yaojin shouted, clapping his hands. "When Brother Lü returns to Wagang in the future, we'll chop down all these ungrateful bastards!"
"When the time comes, you'll have to leave me, Old Cheng, behind."
"Oh, let's leave Brother Cheng behind."
Lu Xiao chuckled. He had to admit, Cheng Yaojin was quite amusing.
"Good, leave me behind."
Cheng Yaojin also took out the silver he had prepared to give to his mother and reluctantly handed it to Lü Xiao.
"Brother Cheng is a straightforward person, so I, Lü, will take my leave then!"
Lu Xiao took the two bundles and carried them on his shoulder, then cracked his whip.
If I ever hold power, I will slaughter all those who have wronged me.
The next day, apart from Cheng Yaojin, Shan Xiongxin and others, the rest will follow the order of their sworn brotherhood at Jia Liulou.
"Sigh, this young man."
Cheng Yaojin shook his head, his tone full of regret.
What a good person he was, he was driven away because of a power struggle.
I hope that once I reach the imperial court, I will have a bright future and never encounter people like them again.
After leaving Wagang, Lü Xiao walked leisurely on his way.
I have to say, once we left that smoky and polluted place, the air felt much fresher.
It must have been tough on me, spending so much time with Xu Maogong and the others.
"Wagang, wait for me to return!"
Lu Xiao raised his hands and shouted loudly, feeling extremely pleased.
"Lü Xiao, you don't need to go back to Wagang, we've come to find you!"
Just then, the sound of horses' hooves came from the side.