Eternal Sword

Chapter 91 Villain
Lu'an Inn.

It was already noon.

The hall was full of diners, some of whom were outsiders staying for a meal, and some of whom were staying here, like Mei Nianzhi and others.

Everyone just came back from outside and saw notices all over the streets and alleys.

The above is what happened in Changze County.

The government has closed the case and is now hunting down the remaining members of the Evil Wolf Gang in the area around Wu'an County.

"It seems that Changze County should be fine."

"It is said that most of the Evil Wolf Gang members were killed or injured on the night of the 14th day of the first lunar month. Some of them were later arrested by the government. The rest either hid and dared not come out, or fled far away."

"Master Mei, if that's the case, we might as well go back earlier. After all, such a big thing happened at home, we have to go back and take a look, so as not to let the bad guys take advantage of the opportunity to cause trouble."

A wealthy man in Changze County proposed it.

The properties of these people are all in Changze County.

Now that Changze County is safe and the government has closed the case, everyone wants to go back early and protect their family business.

Mei Nianzhi nodded.

Since no one in the Plum Blossom Martial Arts School succeeded in getting a Martial Arts Master degree, there was no point in them staying in Wu'an County, so it would be better for them to go back early.

After all, he still has to be in charge of the martial arts school.

At this moment, two yamen runners outside the door walked in swaggeringly, looked around, and saw that the hall was full of people, and they couldn't help but frowned.

The waiter felt a little timid when he saw the two men. He didn't dare to step forward to greet them and looked at the shopkeeper in front of the counter.

"Hey, Master Bai, Master Shi is here!"

The shopkeeper stood up immediately, trotted over, bowed and smiled apologetically, "My lords, unfortunately, there is no room left today. Please take a look..."

"Boss, business is good."

The yamen runner named Shi patted the shopkeeper on the shoulder and said with a smile.

The yamen runner surnamed Bai turned his gaze and fell on the three people at the nearest table. He pushed the innkeeper away and walked straight over.

When he came to the table, he took off the sword from his waist, put it on the table with a clang, and said, "Move in!"

The yamen runner named Shi also followed.

Lu Shizong's family of three was shocked.

They had just ordered their food, and before the dishes arrived, a knife was placed on the table.

The innkeeper hurried over, looked at Lu Shizong and the other two with an apologetic look on his face, and whispered, "Sir, I'm so sorry, how about asking you three to squeeze in together?"

What can Lu Shizong and the other two say?

Although he was unhappy, he didn't dare show it and just nodded.

The local people in Wu'an County were not surprised to see this scene, and they had even become accustomed to it.

Some outsiders like Mei Nianzhi, although they didn't like it, didn't dare to stand up and argue with the government officials.

"Boss, bring me all the good wine and food. I've been posting notices all morning. I'm so tired!"

The yamen runner named Bai greeted him.

"okay!"

The innkeeper had a big smile on his face and agreed happily, but he felt a pang of pain in his heart.

These two people ate and drank in the store, but never paid.

The previous owner of this inn had also reported the matter to the authorities.

The county magistrate was fair and tried the case personally. He not only ordered them to pay for the wine, but also to pay some compensation.

But after that, there was no peace in this inn. The yamen runners would come to the door every now and then and search everywhere in the name of arresting thieves. The merchants in the inn were so scared that they all moved out the next day.

Or a few yamen runners would hang around the inn without coming in, but passers-by would not dare to stay there when seeing this kind of situation.

There is no way to reason about this kind of thing.

These yamen runners have many ways to deal with them.

Even if you can win the lawsuit, you still have to go through the process of writing a complaint, going to court, confronting, and debating... Ordinary people can't afford to waste time with them.

Eventually, the shopkeeper couldn't run the business any longer and sold it.

After he took over, these yamen runners occasionally came to his house to eat for free, but he never dared to say anything.

I thought the house was full today, so these two gentlemen could go to another place.

Unexpectedly, the two officials ignored the matter, squeezed out a seat and sat down.

At this moment, the waiter came over with the steamed fish and roast chicken ordered by Lu Shizong's family and placed them on the table.

Lu Shizong and the other two were already starving and were just about to start eating.

The two yamen runners pulled the two plates in front of them first.

The yamen runner surnamed Bai smiled and said, "This is what we ordered, right?"

Another tore off a large, piping hot chicken drumstick and said as he ate it, "Yes, the ones you ordered are still in the back."

The innkeeper shook his head and signaled Lu Shizong and the others to forget it.

Even if the innkeeper hadn't reminded him, Lu Shizong didn't dare to say anything, but just smiled awkwardly.

"Mom, I'm hungry. It's obviously us..." Lu Ziqi complained in a low voice.

Lu quickly covered his mouth, fearing that the two yamen runners would be angry about this.

The yamen runner surnamed Bai took another sip of wine, looked around, and said loudly: "You all saw the notice, right? If you have any clues about the remnants of the Evil Wolf Gang, let us know. As long as the information is solid, there will be a reward."

When Lu Shizong heard this, his heart moved and his eyes rolled a few times. He turned his head as if inadvertently and looked towards Mei Nianzhi.

Mei Nianzhi frowned.

These two yamen runners are talking about the remnants of the Evil Wolf Gang. Why is Lu Shizong looking at me?
as predicted.

The two yamen runners were sitting opposite Lu Shizong. They immediately noticed something and followed his gaze, looking up and down at Mei Nianzhi and the others.

The yamen runner surnamed Bai stared at Lu Shizong and asked with a fake smile, "Do you have any clues?"

"Ah, nothing."

Lu Shizong avoided his gaze and pretended not to know. The yamen runner surnamed Bai sneered in his heart, this expression clearly showed that he knew something!

"What are you looking at over there?"

The bailiff surnamed Bai asked.

"me……"

Lu Shizong hesitated and seemed very embarrassed.

"Say!"

The yamen runner named Bai suddenly slammed the table, and the cups and plates jumped up.

Lu and Lu Ziqi were so frightened that their faces turned pale and they trembled.

Lu Shizong was also startled and said, "Nothing. The Master Mei opened the gate in Changze County to recruit disciples. One of the disciples is Gou Dai, the only son of the leader of the Evil Wolf Gang."

Mei Nianzhi's face darkened when he heard this.

Lu Shizong quickly added: "But on the way here, that Gou Dai was already dead. I feel that Master Mei has nothing to do with the Evil Wolf Gang."

But to everyone, these words sounded like an attempt to cover up something.

Mei Nianzhi slammed the table and stood up, saying coldly: "Lu Shizong, what did you say!"

Lu Shizong looked flustered, and quickly stood up, saying innocently: "Master Mei, I am telling the truth. Everyone in Changze County knows about this, and we can't hide it from the government."

Mei Nianzhi was annoyed.

What Lu Shizong said was indeed true.

But if I say it at this point in time, it will inevitably arouse the suspicion of the yamen runners.

Mei Nianzhi looked at the two yamen runners, clasped his fists and said in a deep voice: "It is true that Gou Dai is a disciple of my martial arts school, but I only teach you martial arts for money. I have no personal relationship with other people in the Evil Wolf Gang. I hope you can understand."

"hey-hey."

The yamen runner surnamed Bai laughed and said, "Whether there is a personal relationship or not is up to the government to decide. Master Mei, right? Come with us."

The two were worried about not having any achievements, so they came over to have a meal, which was delivered to their door.

Mei Nianzhi clenched his fists, feeling unwilling, and glared at Lu Shizong.

"Why, Master Mei, do you still want to resist arrest?"

The two yamen runners picked up their swords and walked slowly towards Mei Nianzhi.

The guard surnamed Bai sneered, holding the rope in one hand, and threatened: "Master Mei, if you resist arrest, you will be charged with a serious crime!"

When Lu Shizong saw the two yamen runners stand up, he sat back down, brought back the steamed fish and roasted chicken that the two had just taken away, placed them in front of his children, and whispered, "Eat."

"What are you doing!"

Mei Yingxue was anxious, so she stopped the two yamen runners and scolded them, "In broad daylight, in the open, how can you wrongly accuse a good man?"

"The little girl is not bad looking, but she has a bad temper."

The yamen runner surnamed Bai licked his lips and said, "You all can come with us!"

After saying that, the bailiff surnamed Bai reached out and grabbed Mei Yingxue.

"I'll go with you. This matter has nothing to do with her!"

Mei Nianzhi raised his hand, moved the bailiff named Bai aside, and stood in front of Mei Yingxue.

"Yo ho!"

The guard surnamed Bai's face changed, and he glared at her, "Are you going to attack me? You dare to resist arrest in Wu'an County. I think you are guilty of your crime, and you are probably the remnant of the Wolf Gang!"

Canglang!

The two bailiffs drew their swords at the same time.

Mei Yingxue was so angry that her lungs almost exploded. Her eyes were red and blood was boiling. She turned around and was about to draw the long sword at her waist.

But just when she had pulled out half of the sword, Mei Nianzhi's big hand pushed it back.

"Yingxue."

Mei Nianzhi shook his head slightly and whispered: "The people don't fight against the officials. We can't defeat them."

Hearing this, Mei Yingxue's mind buzzed, as if she had thought of something, and she stood there in a daze.

She had said this to Chen Tang before.

At that time, she didn't understand Chen Tang's father and thought Chen Da'an was too impulsive and irrational.

But only when you experience it yourself will you know how it feels.

Grievance, anger, unwillingness...

It really puts people in a corner, where they can only fight back.

Mei Nianzhi whispered, "Yingxue, don't worry. I've heard that the county governor is fair and honest. He will definitely find out the truth and clear our name."

Mei Yingxue's mind was in a mess and she just nodded subconsciously.

Mei Nianzhi took off the long sword from his waist, looked calm, and surrendered.

"Huh, you're quite sensible."

The yamen runner surnamed Bai stepped forward and tied up Mei Nianzhi, then tied up Mei Yingxue's hands, pushed the two of them, and shouted, "Go!"

Passing by Lu Shizong and looking at the three people who were eating and drinking, Mei Nianzhi paused and gritted his teeth and said, "Villain!"

Lu Shizong laughed dryly and said, "Master Mei, you really misunderstood me. I am just a bit honest and can't keep things in my heart."

Mrs. Lu chimed in, "My master didn't say anything wrong. Your martial arts school did accept Gou Dai as a disciple."

"Go, don't dawdle!"

The yamen runner surnamed Bai pushed Mei Nianzhi again.

The diners around looked at this scene, shook their heads and sighed secretly.

At this moment, the light in the inn suddenly dimmed.

A tall figure appeared and stood at the door of the inn. He was wearing armor and carrying a sword. His sturdy and upright body blocked most of the sunlight and blocked the way of Mei Nianzhi and his companions.

(End of this chapter)