The Martial Saint Started from Scavenging

Ye Sheng's heart skipped a beat, but he remained outwardly calm.

"I don't know him."

Yun Zhonghe stared at him for a moment, and finally smiled.

"Then I've mistaken you for someone else."

After saying that, he turned and left, quickly disappearing into the depths of the woods.

Ye Sheng stood there, holding the jade pendant, his brows furrowed.

Why would Yun Zhonghe ask about Su Wan? Did something happen to Su Wan at the Qingyun Sword Sect?

Or is Yun Zhonghe here to investigate Su Wan's background?

Ye Sheng shook his head, deciding not to think about it anymore.

These are things he shouldn't be meddling in.

He put the jade pendant into his pocket, picked up the wood-chopping knife again, and continued chopping wood.

But he knew in his heart that he might have gotten himself into trouble again today.

After chopping firewood, Ye Sheng carried a full basket on his back and headed towards Shuilongdu.

He kept thinking about Yun Zhonghe on the way.

The man appeared gentle and polite, but his eyes were too sharp; he was clearly not a good person.

And it's definitely not a coincidence that he asked about Su Wan.

Ye Sheng felt a vague unease in his heart.

It was already afternoon when we returned to the shed.

Ye Kai was leaning against the corner of the wall, lost in thought. When Ye Sheng entered, his eyes lit up.

"Brother, you're back?"

"Um."

Ye Sheng put down the firewood basket and sat down next to his younger brother.

"I chopped a lot of firewood today. I'll sell it tomorrow; I should be able to get about ten coins."

Ye Kai nodded, then suddenly spoke.

"Brother, someone came to see you today."

Ye Sheng frowned.

"who?"

"They said they were from a boat guild."

Ye Kai said in a low voice.

"I need you to go to Longmen Gorge tomorrow. I told you that Brother Zhang Hu needs to see you."

Ye Sheng's heart skipped a beat.

Zhang Hu is looking for him?

Wasn't that job finished yesterday?

Did he say anything?

Ye Kai shook his head.

"They didn't say anything, they just told you to go tomorrow."

Ye Sheng remained silent for a moment, then nodded.

"understood."

He stood up, walked outside the shed, and looked towards the Longmen Gorge.

The river was turbulent, and Ye Sheng had a bad feeling.

It's definitely not a good thing that Zhang Hu is contacting him at this time.

But since the boatmen had asked him to go, he couldn't refuse.

After all, he still owed the boatmen a debt.

Thinking of this, Ye Sheng sighed and turned to go back into the house.

"Brother, I'm going to Longmen Gorge tomorrow."

Ye Kai bit his lip.

"Brother, is it dangerous?"

"have no idea."

Ye Sheng shook his head.

"But we still have to go and see."

He paused.

"Take good care of yourself at home, I'll be back soon."

Ye Kai nodded, his eyes filled with worry.

Ye Sheng didn't sleep well that night.

He sat by the fire, repeatedly wiping his wood-chopping knife.

The blade gleamed coldly in the firelight, so sharp it could cut through iron like mud.

This knife has accompanied him in slaying iron-backed jackals and killing men in black. Tomorrow, who knows what he will face next.

Ye Sheng got up just as dawn was breaking.

He brewed a bowl of medicine for Ye Kai, told him to stay home, then picked up his wood-chopping knife and headed towards Longmen Gorge.

A misty fog hung over the river as Ye Sheng walked briskly along the riverbank.

After walking for about an hour, we arrived at Longmen Gorge.

Several speedboats were moored on the riverbank, with black flags flying from their masts, and gold-embroidered dragons fluttering in the wind.

Several burly men squatted at the bow of the boat, smoking pipes and chatting idly.

Upon seeing Ye Sheng approach, one of them stood up.

"You're Ye Sheng?"

"Yes."

"Brother Zhang is waiting for you inside, come with me."

Ye Sheng followed the man into the cave at the foot of the cliff.

Inside the cave, there was still that same rough wooden table, with account books, an abacus, and writing implements on it.

Zhang Hu sat behind the table, looking down at something.

He looked up when he heard footsteps.

"You're here?"

"Brother Zhang."

Ye Sheng walked to the table and clasped his hands in greeting.

Zhang Hu nodded and waved for the man to leave.

He only spoke after everyone had left.

"Young man, you did a good job on that job yesterday."

Ye Sheng didn't speak, he just listened quietly.

Zhang Hu paused for a moment, then continued.

"However, there's something I need to make clear to you."

He picked up a piece of paper from the table and handed it to Ye Sheng.

"This is an arrest warrant issued by the naval base."

Ye Sheng took the paper, looked down, and his pupils suddenly contracted.

There were portraits of several people drawn on the paper, one of whom was none other than himself.

Although the drawing is not very accurate, the general outline can still be seen.

"this……"

Ye Sheng looked up, his eyes filled with shock.

Zhang Hu said in a deep voice.

"We investigated those men in black who hijacked the ship yesterday, and two of them are from the naval base."

He paused.

"If you kill them, the garrison headquarters won't let it go."

Ye Sheng's heart sank.

He hadn't expected that among those men in black were people from the garrison.

"Brother Zhang, this..."

"Don't panic."

Zhang Hu waved his hand.

"The shipping guild will help you sort this out."

He paused.

"But you have to promise me one thing."

Ye Sheng remained silent for a moment.

"Brother Zhang, please speak."

"Don't show your face during this time."

Zhang Hu said in a deep voice.

"I'll take care of things at the naval base. But you'd better stay hidden until things calm down."

Ye Sheng frowned.

"How long will you hide?"

"If things go quickly, it will take half a month. If it takes longer..."

Zhang Hu shook his head.

"One month."

Ye Sheng remained silent for a moment, then nodded.

"I see."

Zhang Hu stood up, walked up to Ye Sheng, and patted him on the shoulder.

"Young man, this isn't your fault."

He paused.

"Those men in black deserved to die. By killing them, you're avenging our ship crew."

Ye Sheng didn't say anything.

Zhang Hu continued.

"By the way, where have you been hiding all this time?"

Ye Sheng thought for a moment.

"Shuilongdu, my home."

Zhang Hu shook his head.

"No, Shuilongdu is too conspicuous."

He paused.

"I'll find you a place; go there and hide for a few days."

Ye Sheng remained silent for a moment, then nodded.

"Thank you, Brother Zhang."

Zhang Hu waved his hand.

"Don't mention it, you're from the ship crew, it's only right."

He took a cloth bag out of his pocket and handed it to Ye Sheng.

"Here's one hundred coins. Take it and use it on your journey."

Ye Sheng took the cloth bag and clasped his hands in a fist salute to Zhang Hu.

"Thank you, Brother Zhang."

Zhang Hu nodded.

"Go back and pack your things. Tomorrow morning, I'll have someone take you to where you're hiding."

Ye Sheng nodded and turned to leave.

Stepping out of the cave, he stood on the riverbank, gazing at the distant river.

I have mixed feelings in my heart.

He never expected that yesterday's battle would provoke the garrison headquarters.

Even more unexpectedly, some of the men in black were from the garrison.

What exactly happened?

Ye Sheng shook his head, deciding not to think about it anymore.

The most important thing now is to hide and wait for things to calm down.

He turned and walked heavily toward Shuilongdu.

As soon as he returned to the shack, Ye Kai asked nervously, "Brother, what did Zhang Hu want with you?"

Ye Sheng remained silent for a moment before explaining the wanted notice.

Ye Kai's face turned deathly pale instantly.

"Brother, then... then what are you going to do?"

"Don't panic."

Ye Sheng sat down next to his younger brother.

"The shipping guild will handle it for me; I just need to hide for a while."

Ye Kai bit his lip, his eyes reddening.

"I have to leave first thing tomorrow morning. You stay home alone and take good care of your injuries. Don't wander around. The boatmen will arrange for someone to come and look after you."

Ye Kai nodded, tears streaming down his face.

Ye Sheng sighed and reached out to rub his younger brother's head.

"Brother, I'll be alright."

He paused.

"I'll come back once things calm down."

Ye Kai wiped away his tears and nodded.

Neither of them slept well that night.

Ye Sheng sat by the fire, tidying up the herbs and the remaining copper coins, and left them for Ye Kai.

"Brother, these herbs are enough for you for a month."

He handed a cloth bag to Ye Kai.

"Here is one hundred coins; use it sparingly."

Ye Kai took the cloth bag, and tears fell again.

"Brother, be careful on the road."

Ye Sheng nodded, stood up, and picked up the wood-chopping knife.

"I'm leaving."

He pushed open the door and walked out of the shed.

Ye Sheng glanced back at the dilapidated shack, a hint of reluctance flashing in his eyes.

But he quickly looked away and turned to walk towards Longmen Gorge.

As dawn broke, Zhang Hu was already waiting on the riverbank.

Standing next to him was a young man, about twenty years old, wearing a short blue cloth jacket, with a short blade at his waist.

"Young man, you've arrived?"

Zhang Hu nodded when he saw Ye Sheng.

"This is an Indian man; he will take you to a hiding place."

Ye Sheng clasped his hands in a fist salute to the young man.

Thank you.

Ah San waved his hand.

"Don't be so polite, we're all brothers from the boat crew."

He paused.

"Let's go, it's getting light. There are a lot of people on the road, so it won't be easy to walk. I'll arrange for someone to look after your brother."

Ye Sheng nodded and followed Ah San onto a small boat.

The small boat left the shore and sailed downstream along the river.

Ye Sheng stood at the stern of the boat, looking back at the Shuilong Ferry that was gradually disappearing into the distance.

An indescribable feeling welled up inside me.

He didn't know when he would be able to return.

I don't even know if everything will be the same when he comes back.