Dual Transmigration: American Prison, Surviving to a Fantasy Development Stage

Before leaving, Master Jiang Hu gave everyone a very stern warning: no one was allowed to discuss, question, or show any disrespect to Yang Laowu. Violators would be severely punished, and might even be expelled from the martial arts school.

Therefore, despite their dissatisfaction, the disciples could only keep their words to themselves and at most glare at Yang Laowu.

Yang Laowu completely ignored the various gazes cast at him by his disciples. He stood at the very end of the line, eyes downcast and mind at ease, like an old monk in deep meditation.

Among the group, perhaps only Lin Feng knew that this unassuming old man was the most dangerous and the person who needed to be most wary of on this trip.

In addition to the 20 people from Black Tiger Martial Arts School, Li Family Martial Arts School also sent 20 people.

Today, of the four major martial arts schools in Yongguan County, the Huang family and the Tian family have disappeared, leaving only the Black Tiger Martial Arts School and the Li Family Martial Arts School.

In addition, some smaller martial arts schools and security escort agencies also managed to gather about 20 martial artists.

The three parties combined numbered approximately 60 people.

The main force on the training ground consisted of two hundred fully armed city guards.

They were dressed in uniform leather armor, with officers and a few elite soldiers in iron armor, holding long spears and shields, their formations were impeccable, and their silence exuded a well-trained and menacing aura.

This was almost all the garrison forces that Yongguan County could mobilize.

To suppress the bandits, the city lord Tuoba Ku emptied his coffers, determined to succeed.

Inside the training ground, people from all sides were talking in hushed tones, and the buzzing of their discussions was incessant.

Many people were initially afraid of the bandit suppression campaign, but seeing such a lineup, their worries were greatly relieved.

A large number of people always brings a sense of security.

It seems the city lord is serious. With such power, wiping out Fuhu Mountain seems like a piece of cake.

Confidence returned to many people's faces, and they even began to look forward to the rewards and fame that would follow the successful suppression of the bandits.

About fifteen minutes later, a rapid and powerful sound of horses' hooves came from afar, breaking the noise of the drill ground.

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw the city lord Tuoba Ku leading the way, galloping towards them.

He was fully armored, with a heavy, ancient-looking sword hanging at his waist, and a magnificent chestnut horse beneath him.

Behind him, six equally gleaming armored cavalrymen with sharp eyes followed closely, their hooves kicking up dust, their imposing presence awe-inspiring.

In the Great Wei Dynasty, city lords held both military and political power.

He is the veritable local tyrant here, and his word is law.

Lin Feng carefully examined the city lord, Tuoba Ku.

Around forty years old, with prominent cheekbones, a long beard, and piercing, triangular eyes, he gave off a shrewd and calculating vibe.

Tuoba Kule reined in his warhorse, and the chestnut horse reared up, letting out a loud neigh, before coming to a steady stop in front of the command platform at the drill ground.

His sharp gaze slowly swept over the crowd.

Tuoba Ku took a deep breath, his voice booming like a bell, echoing across the training ground:

"The bandits of Fuhu Mountain have been entrenched in the mountains and forests, robbing merchants and slaughtering civilians. Now they have even destroyed the Huang Family Martial Arts School and the Tian Family Martial Arts School in succession, committing countless blood debts and heinous crimes."

Their actions have seriously endangered the peace and tranquility of the people, trampled on the law, and are intolerable to Heaven and Earth.

He paused, then his voice suddenly rose, filled with an undeniable resolve:

"This campaign will eradicate evil completely."

The city lord hereby orders: Attack the mountain stronghold, leave no survivors, and completely eradicate this malignant tumor.

Whoever manages to seize the village's valuables will be rewarded.

You need not worry, do you understand?

"clear"

More than three hundred people below the stage roared in unison, their voices shaking the heavens, and a murderous aura instantly filled the entire training ground.

"Set off"

The war drums beat loudly, echoing across the training ground.

Accompanied by deep and powerful drumbeats, the teams on the training ground began to set off one by one.

A forest of spears and armor reflecting the rising sun, the procession surged out of the city gate and headed towards Fuhu Mountain.

Lord Tuoba Ku rode a chestnut horse at the front of the procession.

Jiang Hu, the master of the Black Tiger Martial Arts School, and Li Yonghe, the master of the Li Family Martial Arts School, rode their horses slightly behind Tuoba Ku, one on the left and one on the right.

This reflects both status and the ability to be ready to receive orders at any time.

Tuoba Ku slowed his horse down slightly, turned his head to the side, and gave the two of them a seemingly warm smile.

His tone was quite polite: "This time, in suppressing the bandits, we will have to rely heavily on the help of Master Jiang, Master Li, and the talented young people of your martial arts school."

Upon hearing this, Li Yonghe immediately bowed and clasped his hands on his horse, adopting an extremely humble posture, and said repeatedly, "Lord City Lord, you flatter me. I dare not accept the word 'relying on you'."

"Serving the city lord and ridding Yongguan County of this scourge is our duty."

Jiang Hu echoed, "Me too."

The two were respectful in words, but they knew exactly what was going on in their hearts.

Their martial arts school was considered a powerful force in Yongguan County, but the two hundred fully armed and disciplined city guards in front of them were the real machine of violence.

Against a well-trained, armored, and well-equipped regular army, their meager martial arts skills and scattered, untrained disciples were simply no match.

However, the two were optimistic about the bandit suppression campaign. No matter how fierce the bandits were, how could they possibly be a match for so many soldiers?

This battle should have a high chance of success, with limited danger, and it would also be a chance to impress the city lord. Why not?

Tuoba Ku's words were nothing more than the usual politeness and appeasement of those in power.

He then changed the subject, his tone becoming slightly more formal:

"Speaking of which, this year's 'Martial Arts Examination' is just around the corner."

Now that Huang Xiong Huan and Tian Biao are dead, the Huang and Tian family mansions have vanished without a trace.

He paused, his gaze sweeping over Jiang Hu and Li Yonghe's faces. "From now on, whether Yongguan County can achieve good results in the martial arts examination and bring glory to our city will depend heavily on the two of you."

You can select and nurture many promising talents, and then give it your all.

When the words "military examination" were mentioned, a shadow crossed Tuoba Ku's face.

This martial arts examination was not an ordinary imperial examination, but a key way for the Great Wei Dynasty to select martial arts talents, and a grand event of the dynasty.

His performance directly affected his evaluation and promotion, making it arguably the most important achievement for him as the city lord.

Under his indulgence, Yongguan County had already grown to have four martial arts schools, and its talent pool was quite considerable.

Now that two businesses have suddenly been lost, it's like he's lost an arm, so he's naturally furious.

He made two preparations for this campaign to wipe out Fuhu Mountain. The first was to give up if he couldn't find the White Jade Token.

It can also attract talented people.

For example, Zhao Erniu, who wiped out the Huang family martial arts school in the middle of the night.

Riji has such talent at such a young age. If we could subdue him and use him to replace the Huang and Tian schools in the martial arts examination, that would be quite good.

If they don't know what's good for them, then it's a good opportunity to kill them as a sacrifice to warn others.

Upon hearing this, Li Yonghe's spirits immediately lifted, and he quickly replied in unison, "Rest assured, Lord City Lord, we will do our utmost to win honor for Yongguan County."

Jiang Hu quickly added, "Me too."

Both of them were extremely concerned about the martial arts examination.