Serving as a Jinyiwei, starting from plundering the swordsmanship talent

Chapter 224 Making the most of his remaining strength before death is not bad.

After all, with the county magistrate in charge and providing intelligence, mistakes are unlikely to occur.

and.

Whenever the imperial court had news of cracking down on these river bandits, the county magistrate would inform the bandits in advance so that they could hide and take cover.

This is why.

The imperial court has clearly dispatched personnel to suppress these river bandits on numerous occasions.

But each time, they basically didn't even spot a trace of these river bandits.

They simply thought there were many bandits, but they never expected that there was a traitorous magistrate on their side.

And this time.

He had already informed the river bandits in advance that the imperial ships would pass by, and told them to hide in advance. He thought that this time everything would go smoothly and without any problems, just like before.

But what about the results.

I don't know if these bandits are out of their minds or what.

They actually attacked the imperial ships directly.

They not only stole things, but also killed people, killing people under the guise of rebellion.

When I just got the news.

The county magistrate was dumbfounded and even suspected that the subordinate responsible for bringing back the news was deliberately trying to deceive and fool him.

Otherwise, why would they bring back such outrageous news?

It wasn't until it was confirmed that the magistrate was completely stunned.

It's really turned out the other way around?
Is there anything more outrageous than this?

No way, you guys dare to do this? What makes you think you can be safe just by hiding on the water? Rebellion, wanting to be emperor, isn't that just plain crazy?

Subsequently.

The county magistrate panicked.

The magistrate didn't believe that these lowly river bandits could actually succeed in their rebellion; he was certain they would be caught in the end.

We'll interrogate them when the time comes.

Will these river bandits reveal their cooperation with me? If the higher-ups think I'm in cahoots with them, then I'm doomed.
He just wanted to use these bandits to make some money.

I really didn't expect that.

These bandits want to die!

Now that the Imperial Guards have arrived, it's only a matter of time before those river bandits are caught.

Questions were raised about the tortures inflicted by the Embroidered Uniform Guard, each more terrifying than the last. How could these lowly river bandits possibly withstand them?

It's not surprising at all that he would reveal information about himself.

We can't expect these river bandits to be loyal and keep their mouths shut.

Damn it, I knew I shouldn't have cooperated with these bandits. They're a bunch of lowlifes, they deserve to die!
"grown ups!"

At that moment, the registrar suddenly had a flash of inspiration.

After thinking of something, he spoke to the county magistrate.

"While we can't deal with these Imperial Guards, do we have a way to deal with these river bandits?"

"Didn't I already say? If I had the ability to deal with it, would I need to seek help from the capital?"

How to deal with it?

Those people were able to become river bandits, so while their strength might not be considered exceptionally great, they were certainly not people that ordinary people could match.

If the county magistrate has a solution.

They were personally wiped out long ago; there's no need for the Embroidered Uniform Guard anymore.

"No, sir, what I mean is, if we can find a way to get these Imperial Guards to eliminate all the river bandits, leaving no one alive, then no one will know about what you did before, right?"

"Ok?"

As soon as these words came out.

This calmed the magistrate down, and he raised an eyebrow slightly.

It seems this method is feasible.

After all, if all the bandits were dead, wouldn't no one know about his collaboration with them?
But doing this is not so easy.

"How could those Imperial Guards possibly listen to me?"

In one's own capacity.

Not to mention Ye Liuyun, he couldn't even command Ye Liuyun's subordinates.

How can you expect others to listen to you if you're like this?
"My lord, money makes the world go round! No one dislikes money, not even a young grandmaster!"

",,,"

Another money-giving opportunity.

I just recently had a box of silver notes delivered to the restaurant, and now I have to spend money again.

Think about it.

The magistrate felt a pang of regret.

The registrar, seeing the heartache and struggle on his master's face, quickly spoke up.

"Sir, as long as we keep our identities, we'll definitely have more opportunities to make money in the future. Compared to the benefits that will follow, losing a little money right now is nothing!"

I was also worried that my parents would be reluctant to part with it.

After all, the registrar knew that he and the magistrate were in the same boat; if the magistrate got into trouble, it meant that he would get into trouble too.

Only if the county magistrate is well can I, as the registrar, be well.

"Alright, alright! No need to say anymore, I understand what you mean!"

Before the registrar could say anything more, the magistrate waved his hand to interrupt him.

Not stupid.

How could the magistrate not understand such a simple principle!
As long as he remains the magistrate of Linshui City, the opportunity to make money will still exist; whatever he spends now, he can earn back later.

Think of this.

After a brief silence, the magistrate raised his head and looked in the direction of the registrar.

"Have someone prepare the things!"

Of course.

Even though I can understand it, I still feel heartache for it.

"Yes, my lord!"

Seeing that his master had agreed, the registrar did not hesitate at all and immediately went to do his work.

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the next day.

When Ye Liuyun and his group came out of the restaurant, they saw the county magistrate and his men waiting obediently outside.

Upon seeing Ye Liuyun emerge, they hurriedly came to greet him.

"grown ups!"

Seeing the county magistrate walking towards him with a big smile on his face, Ye Liuyun raised an eyebrow slightly.

They practically have the word "flattery" written all over their faces.

"You came just in time!"

However, Ye Liuyun didn't stand on ceremony and spoke directly.

"It just so happens that I was planning to investigate that group of river bandits. It would be perfect if you, the current magistrate, could lead the way!"

The waterways here are interconnected, so having someone familiar with the area to guide you would definitely be helpful.

"this,,"

The magistrate was clearly taken aback upon hearing this. He truly hadn't expected that Ye Liuyun would start investigating so soon after arriving. Did he just want to rest and make some extra money first?
This is so different from the Embroidered Uniform Guards I've seen before.

However, in that case, the magistrate could only think about it in his heart.

With so many Imperial Guards watching him, the magistrate dared not refuse.
"Rest assured, sir. I have served as the magistrate of Linshui City for over twenty years. I know the waterways here like the back of my hand. Wherever you wish to go, I can take you there!"

"Really? So you know where that band of river pirates' hideout is?"

"Of course!"

The magistrate nodded without hesitation.

Hear this.

Ye Liuyun's smile widened considerably.

"If that's the case, then why did the imperial court send people to quell these river bandits so many times before, only to return empty-handed each time? Surely those river bandits couldn't possibly have some kind of precognitive ability and know in advance that the imperial court is going to send people over!"

On the way here, Ye Liuyun had already read most of the intelligence about this group of river bandits.

I saw it.

The imperial court sent people to suppress the rebellion so many times, but each time they returned empty-handed.

Ye Liuyun then realized that there was a traitor within their ranks.

Judging from the current situation, the traitor is clearly the county magistrate in front of us. No wonder he can make so much money in such a poor place.

"This...this..."

Meeting Ye Liuyun's gaze.

The county magistrate was clearly somewhat flustered.

I wanted to explain something, but I really didn't know how to say it for the time being.

I started sweating profusely on my forehead.

"Or perhaps, these water bandits are too cunning. After all, they have always lived on the water, and my information on the water is ultimately no match for theirs!"

After stammering for a long time, he finally managed to come up with an explanation.

"That's it!"

Ye Liuyun raised an eyebrow slightly, feigning belief.

Actually, now is not the time to deal with this county magistrate. Let's leave him be for now, and we can deal with him later anyway, it won't have any impact.

"call!"

The county magistrate, who knew nothing about the matter, naively thought that his explanation was plausible, since Ye Liuyun did not pursue the matter further.

His expression immediately became much more relaxed.

"My lord, please come this way!"

He was worried that if he said too much, he would make too many mistakes, and Ye Liuyun would see through his words.

The magistrate dared not speak casually anymore and immediately began to obediently point the way for Ye Liuyun.

A large and impressive group of people.

They boarded the boat that the county magistrate had prepared in advance.

Water bandits all live on lakes, so the only way to find them is by boat.

,,,

It's called a lake, but you can't see the end of it at all.

Moreover, the lake is overgrown with weeds, some of which are taller than a person, thus obstructing the view.

If you're not extremely familiar with this place.

Finding someone here is quite a difficult thing.

"Your Excellency the Pacification Envoy!"

At the bow of the ship, Ye Liuyun was constantly scanning the surrounding scenery.

The county magistrate, who was leading the way, hesitated for a moment before whispering to Ye Liuyun.

"This bandit is a bloodthirsty and ruthless killer. I think there's no need to leave any survivors. Killing him on the spot is the best option!"

"Ok?"

Kill him outright?

Isn't this clearly an attempt to silence you?

Seeing the county magistrate like this, Ye Liuyun couldn't help but burst out laughing.

They don't really think they've hidden their little thoughts well, do they?

That's why people say that those who treat others like fools are the real fools.

"We still don't know any specific details about this river pirate. You tell us. If he's really that cruel, killing him on the spot wouldn't be a problem!"

It's not that we can't give the county magistrate a glimmer of hope.

"Yes Yes Yes!"

really.

Upon hearing Ye Liuyun's words, the magistrate's eyes immediately lit up.

He started talking non-stop.

In the magistrate's view, as long as the band of river bandits were dead, no one would know what he had done. Under such circumstances, of course, he could say whatever he wanted!

"My lord, you have no idea how inhuman these river bandits are. They not only rob money, but also kill and set fires. They commit all sorts of evil deeds. The people of Linshui City have suffered under these river bandits for far too long!"

"Now that the lord has arrived, the people of Linshui City are saved! The lord has arrived, and the sky over Linshui City will finally clear!"

There's a reason he managed to become a county magistrate.

Other than that, it's hard to tell yet, but his flattery skills are even better than Si Nan's.

When saying this.

His expression was natural, without the slightest hint of embarrassment, as if this was how it was supposed to be.

Although it was mostly flattery, the magistrate still revealed some information about the band of river pirates.

The leader of this band of river pirates was named Lu Yuan, and he had the cultivation level of a post-natal martial artist.

He was originally a bodyguard for a security escort agency. He took a fancy to the head bodyguard's wife and attempted to commit an indecent act, but was discovered in time and expelled from the agency. He then traveled to Linshui City.
Lu Yuan was not one to like being content with his lot.

After arriving in Linshui City, he observed for a long time before finally choosing to become a river bandit, gathering nearly a thousand or eight hundred men under his command.

Although they were mostly just ordinary people without any cultivation level.

But such a number still looks quite impressive.

With the county magistrate's cooperation, Lu Yuan and his gang of river bandits lived a rather comfortable life.

"I see!"

After listening, Ye Liuyun nodded knowingly.

If it were just some people who couldn't make a living and turned to banditry to survive, then it would be somewhat understandable.

But this Lu Yuan is clearly different.

This is clearly a bandit who enjoys burning, killing, and looting; such a person deserves to die.

"It seems there's really no need to leave these bandits alive!"

"Yes, yes, yes, Your Excellency is wise!"

Upon hearing Ye Liuyun's words, the magistrate's face lit up with joy; it seemed he had succeeded.

Without a second thought, he immediately nodded with a smile, praising Ye Liuyun.

While talking.

After a series of twists and turns, the boat arrived at a body of water that was blocked by dense weeds.

"Sir, this is the place. The band of river pirates are gathered here."

have to say.

This place is like a natural, hidden sanctuary.

If you didn't know beforehand, from a distance, no one would ever imagine that so many bandits were hiding here.

Ye Liuyun didn't say anything more.

He simply waved his hand, indicating that the boat should go directly over.

The magistrate immediately went to find the boatman and directed him to steer the boat further in.

It was in that instant of departure.

Si Nan and the others all turned their gazes toward Ye Liuyun.

"grown ups!"

They could all see that there was definitely something wrong with the county magistrate.

At the same time, they believed that their own elders would also be able to see the problem with the county magistrate.

That's why she didn't say anything, but just quietly looked at Ye Liuyun.

"Even though I'm going to die, it would be good if I could play some role before I die!"

Hearing Ye Liuyun say this.

Everyone understands this naturally.

This is an attempt to squeeze every last drop of value out of the county magistrate.

Realizing this, Si Nan and the others smiled knowingly.

They had no pity for this county magistrate.

"In that case, it's good that he can live a little longer!"

While talking.

The boat has already entered the lake surrounded by weeds.

As you can see, a place similar to a stockade was specially built in this body of water to provide for the daily life of these river bandits.

only.

Looking at the village in front of him, Ye Liuyun did indeed frown slightly.

A big wave of his hand.

Si Nan and the others beside him simultaneously leaped into the air and rushed into the village.

"hiss!"

The magistrate was clearly surprised to find that not only Ye Liuyun was formidable, but even his subordinates were all exceptionally skilled.

Fortunately, I was cautious and didn't do anything wrong.

Now all we need to do is wait for Ye Liuyun's men to deal with all these river bandits!
Think of this.

The magistrate felt inexplicably relieved.

It seemed as if they were celebrating their own intelligence.

"grown ups!"

soon.

Si Nan and the others then returned.

"no one!"

"There's not a single person in this village!"

He had already started thinking about how he would make money without these bandits.

Upon hearing this, the magistrate was stunned for a moment before speaking directly.

"This is impossible!"

I've been to this place before. If those bandits aren't here, where else could they have gone?

He noticed that Si Nan and the others were beginning to turn their gazes toward him.

It seemed as if he was doubting whether he had led the way haphazardly.

The magistrate quickly said with a wronged expression.

"My lord, I truly do not know. Those bandits should be here, but I have no idea why they are not here!"

That's the situation.

The county magistrate should be the first to want to get rid of these river bandits, so naturally he wouldn't lead the way haphazardly.

",,,"

Ye Liuyun didn't say anything.

After scanning the surroundings, his gaze finally settled on one direction.

"How courageous!"

They actually left people here to guard the place. Do they really think they won't be discovered?
"???"

Hearing Ye Liuyun say this, everyone was a little confused and didn't understand what it meant.

But that's it.

Ye Liuyun raised one hand and aimed it at a body of water overgrown with weeds.

"Buzz!"

A buzzing sound rang out, and a powerful surge of internal energy erupted from Ye Liuyun's hand.

The weeds surrounding that area of ​​water were instantly blasted to pieces.

At the same time, a thin figure also appeared.

"Sir, he's also a river bandit. I've seen him before!"

Upon seeing the man, the magistrate immediately exclaimed with delight.

It was obvious that he had seen this thin man before among Lu Yuan's gang of river bandits.

The other party also saw that they had been exposed the moment they turned around and ran away immediately, diving into the water. Since they were water bandits, their swimming skills were naturally all excellent.

This time.

Ye Liuyun had no intention of taking action.

If you have to do everything yourself, then having so many subordinates is really useless.

Ye Liuyun didn't need to say anything more.

Jiang Jing, who had the highest cultivation level, was the first to rush forward, followed closely by Si Nan and the others.

Did you think hiding in the water would work?

"come out!"

Jiang Jing flew into the air using his light-footed skills.

After determining a location, he slapped the water's surface with his palm.

"boom!"

A palm strike from someone at the peak of the Innate Realm directly created waves tens of meters high on the water's surface.

Associated with it.

The bandits who had dived into the water and hadn't swum very far were blown out.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Si Nan and the others grabbed him and brought him back to the ship.

This person was probably quite bewildered, never expecting to be caught so easily.

"Tell me, where have all the bandits gone?"

Looking at the bandits before him, Ye Liuyun asked a question in a calm tone.

Since the other party was able to stay here and guard the village, they obviously knew where the rest of the river bandits had gone.

"Humph!"

At this time.

The bandit also recovered from his daze.

Meeting Ye Liuyun's gaze, he simply let out a soft snort.

"The chieftain's skills are unparalleled. You think you can capture him? You're dreaming! You want to know where the chieftain is? Unless you call me grandpa, I absolutely will not tell you!"

I don't know if it's because being a river bandit went too smoothly.

Or perhaps ignorance is bliss, for even when caught, they remain arrogant and unrestrained, as if they were not the ones being caught.

",,,"

So unruly?

Ye Liuyun raised an eyebrow slightly, not feeling annoyed at all, but unable to hold back, he burst out laughing.

"Si Nan!"

For interrogating such matters, it would be easier to entrust them to Si Nan.

Upon hearing Ye Liuyun call his name, Si Nan immediately understood what Ye Liuyun meant.

No unnecessary nonsense.

He walked straight to the skinny bandit, grabbed him by the back of his collar, and lifted him off the ground.

"You, what do you want to do!"

They seemed to have sensed something was wrong.

The bandit's tone also became somewhat uneasy.

"Don't worry, I'm just teaching you how to speak properly, I won't kill you!"

talking.

Si Nan carried the pirate all the way into the cabin.

"Grandpa doesn't need anyone to teach him how to speak. Let me go! When the chieftain returns, he won't let you get away with this!"

Even after they were taken into the cabin, the other person was still shouting loudly.

The county magistrate took all of this into account.

At this point, there was some doubt.

"Sir, what is this?"

They seemed not to understand what Ye Liuyun was planning to do.

only.

Ye Liuyun didn't even need to answer; the screams that followed made the magistrate instantly understand what was going on.

"Ahhh!"

I went in and didn't stay there for long.

Then, the sound of the pirate's screams came from inside the cabin.

That mournful sound.

It's easy to imagine what kind of torture they suffered inside.

Upon seeing Ye Liuyun and the Imperial Guards around him, they all seemed quite used to it, as if they had long been accustomed to such things.

The magistrate couldn't help but raise his hand and wipe the sweat from his forehead.

Total feeling.

This matter may not go as smoothly as I imagined.

These Imperial Guards before me were a completely different concept from any I had seen before.

After a while.

Si Nan then came out of the cabin.

After all, they were just river bandits. How fearless could they be? They were tortured for only a short while before they told him everything!

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(End of this chapter)