The Dominance of Martial Arts: Starting from the Tiger Roaring Golden Bell

Chapter 17: Receiving the Dart
Two teams of soldiers armed with spears separated the crowd and stood opposite each other.

Official uniform, jade belt, and folding fan in hand.

The man with a noble bearing walked on the road opened by the officers and soldiers.

He slowly came in front of Hong Gong and others.

"Who is this person?"

Everyone looked in the direction of the county magistrate's folding fan.

Not far away, a young man was standing in the front room of a carriage.

At this moment, a ray of sunlight fell through the clouds.

It just happened to shine on Qin Zhiming.

Short black hair, handsome and upright face, and fair complexion.

He was dressed in tight clothes and shorts, looking like a young hero.

"Mr. County Magistrate, that is Qin Zhiming, a member of our gang." Mr. Hong said with a smile.

The county magistrate nodded and looked at Chang Anhe.

“An He, you and Hong Jinlu wait here, I’ll go to the carriage to ask.

I will definitely give you an explanation for my nephew's death."

When Chang Anhe heard this, his eyes turned red.

He stepped aside and made way, which was considered as his agreement.

The sheriff walked to the front of the carriage and looked around.

He was somewhat surprised by the miserable state of the carriage.

"What have you been doing these days?"

A good appearance will always give people a good impression.

As a result, the county magistrate's tone towards Qin Zhiming was not aggressive.

It's a bit like a neighborhood asking a neighbor.

In response to the county magistrate's question, Qin Zhiming wanted to look at Mr. Hong.

Crash! But it was blocked by the county magistrate's opened folding fan.

“I’m the county governor, don’t look at anyone else, just look at me.

Answer my questions and don’t hold anything back.”

“Reporting to the county governor, the eight of us have been entrusted by Lord Hong.

Five days ago, I went to Guanshan Pavilion to receive the escort."

Qin Zhiming answered with a fist clasped.

"Then how did you become such a miserable state?"

"Alas, how could we know we would encounter a monster."

Zhang Yuhuai, who was next to Qin Zhiming, let out a long sigh.

The county magistrate was stunned. How did this have anything to do with monsters?

"That's right, Governor. We are on our way back from picking up the escort.

When someone saw a group of monkeys playing and fighting on the road, they blocked the way and threw stones to drive them away.

Unexpectedly, I used too much force and killed several little monkeys.

As a result, we were attacked by the ape demon that night.

With the blessing of the Dragon King, we fought desperately and finally succeeded in capturing the little monkey on the ape monster after sacrificing three people.

The three of us used the little monkey to distract the ape demon.

Two more people were killed and he was severely injured, so he managed to escape. "

The facts Qin Zhiming told were so bizarre that the county magistrate didn't know what to do for a moment.

After thinking for a moment, he fanned himself.

"Where is the dart you received?"

"In the car."

Qin Zhiming pointed at the battered carriage.

The county magistrate turned his head and looked at Mr. Hong who was not far away.

"Hong Jinlu, let me take a look at the darts you guys caught. Are you all right?"

Hong Gong clasped his fists and responded: "I only ask the county magistrate to keep it a secret."

After he finished speaking, he took out a key from his pocket and threw it high into the air.

The county magistrate held out his open folding fan.

pat.

The key fell steadily on it, and the folding fan was not damaged at all.

The sheriff took the key and walked to the back of the carriage and looked inside.

A young man covered in filth and with injured arms, holding a chirping little monkey in his hands.

Behind the man and the monkey was a big box.

When the county magistrate saw the little monkey, he believed what Qin Zhiming said a little more.

Qin Zhiming waved to Xu Huan.

"Ah Xu, get out of the car."

Ah Xu hesitated a little and turned to look at the box.

"It's okay, Mr. Hong has agreed, come down.

I'm sorry, County Governor, but this box has caused us so much trouble.

If something goes wrong now, we really won’t be able to give an explanation to our dead brothers.”

Qin Zhiming's whispered complaints made the county magistrate believe it a little more.

He stepped onto the filth-stained floor and came to the box.

He inserted the key, opened it with a folding fan, and took a look.

Bang! Close the box immediately.

The contents inside made him believe it a little more.

This thing really needs a lot of good hands to escort it.

Chang Anhe put his hands behind his back and looked at the returning county governor. His answer would directly affect the future status of Chaolan County.

Are the two gangs fighting or are they looking for the real culprit?

"An He, the three people from the Fan Hai Gang did go to meet the escort. My nephew's death has nothing to do with them."

Chang Anhe nodded, said a few words, and turned away.

"Then I'll trouble the county magistrate to ask the coroner to open the body and perform an autopsy."

Looking at his departing back, the county magistrate sighed, turned his head and pointed at the carriage to Nie Hongshen.

"Captain Nie, go ask the three people in the car which road they took?
Send three or four skilled fighters with nimble hands and feet, and have them ride fast horses.

Walk again along the path that the three people walked.

Let's see if there are any so-called ape monsters on the horse trail?"

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Qin Zhiming and the other two, surrounded by members of the Fanhai Gang, came before Hong Gong.

He recounted in detail the questions the county magistrate had asked and what he had said.

After hearing this, Mr. Hong let out a long sigh and patted him on the shoulder.

"As long as it's okay, it'll be okay."

The gang members looked at each other.

Mr. Hong's behavior towards this gang member was a bit too intimate.

“You three have done a great job, and the gang will reward you handsomely.

As for the brothers who died, Xuelong, go tell Yulong that the funeral silver for each person will be doubled."

If Blood Dragon is in charge of all the military forces of the Fanhai Gang.

Yulong is responsible for managing all the financial resources of the Fanhai Gang.

From protection fees to monthly wages, he is in charge of everything.

Xuelong clasped his fists in agreement, then he turned around and said to Qin Zhiming and the other two.

“The three of you go back first, rest for three days, and then go to Yujin Pavilion to find Yulong to claim your reward.

The rest of the people went to the car and took the box down.

Be careful, this is what our brothers risked their lives to get."

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After saying goodbye to Zhang Yuhuai and Xu Huan, Qin Zhiming walked quickly on the dusty bluestone road.

Walk through the crowded crowd, politely decline the enthusiastic hawkers, and avoid the corpse collectors pushing their carts.

After turning two streets, Qin Zhiming arrived at the gate of the Menghu Martial Arts School.

Just as I was about to push the door, a man's voice came from inside.

"Senior Sister! Why are you so stubborn?
The master is no longer able to do this! The Tiger Martial Arts School is no longer able to do this!

As long as you agree to this, Master will have money to buy medicine!"

Bang!

"Second Brother, what's the matter? Tell me about it."

Qin Zhiming, who knew who the man was, kicked the door open.

She walked up to the stunned man with a smile.

"Junior brother?"

The man has a strong physique and a face full of flesh.

When he saw Qin Zhiming, he felt a little embarrassed. He avoided his eyes and didn't dare to look him in the eye.

"Think about it."

After saying this, he smiled at Qin Zhiming and left.

Li Nianyao was dressed in red and looked at Qin Zhiming with a smile.

He doesn't care about the people who leave.

"came back?"

"Yes, sister, I'm back.

"What are you doing here, Second Brother?"

Li Nianyao straightened her sleeves.

“Someone wants to open a museum in Chaolan County.

According to the rules, you have to defeat three hundred-level martial arts schools.

He wanted me to go into the ring and lose on purpose."

Qin Zhiming smiled.

“Smash the sign of the Tiger Martial Arts School?

It seems I should talk to my second brother.

Where is the Master?"

"I am here."

Li Hu pushed open the door to the inner room.

He walked slowly into the yard, coughing.

"Master, are you injured?"

Qin Zhiming was a little surprised.

“Thanks to you, the three cups of Ten Thousand Blood Wine dissolved the blood clots in my body.

Now we just need to slowly recover.”

Li Hu explained as he closed the door.

“Since you are standing here safe and sound, it means that the incident is over.

Chang Anhe has been causing unrest in Chaolan County these past few days, so let’s not mention this matter again, to avoid causing trouble.”

Li Hu wanted to say something, but he noticed that something was wrong with Qin Zhiming.

He walked quickly forward and grabbed Qin Zhiming's shoulders.

(End of this chapter)