Underworld entries, starting with ghost stories.

Chapter 90: The Wagang Uprising Ends Without a Follow-up

Qin Qiong, also known as Qin Shubao, was grabbed by the collar by Cheng Yaojin.

He saw that this person was rugged and domineering, and extremely strong. If he had seen this kind of person before, he should not have failed to recognize him.

But I do not recall ever seeing such a chivalrous hero before.

A large number of guests rushed forward, eager to beat up Cheng Yaojin.

Qin Qiong was able to make friends all over the world because of his good temper, and hurriedly raised his hand to stop the others.

Then, looking at the man who was grabbing him, he said, "I really don't know you, brother! Please forgive me! May I ask your name, brother?"

Cheng Yaojin directly called out his childhood nickname: "Taiping Lang, good!"

"You are so ungrateful and heartless! Do you remember how my son and I looked after you back in Banjiu Town? Now that you've made a name for yourself, have you forgotten us, Cheng Yaojin?"

Qin Shubao was taken aback: "So it's Cheng Yilang?!"

The people here were either heroes from the martial arts world or outlaws from the greenwood. He could only guess in that direction. He never expected that a childhood friend he hadn’t seen for many years would suddenly appear.

When he was a child, he and his mother fled when they were in distress, and they were fortunate to be taken in by the Cheng family.

He failed to recognize his benefactor at that moment and immediately knelt down on the ground.

He apologized to Cheng Yaojin, addressing him as "benefactor."

Cheng Yaojin was immediately flattered and hurriedly helped him up, saying, "You're too kind! You're too kind!"

He then looked at You Junda and laughed heartily, "What do you think? I didn't lie to you."

Shan Xiongxin, Yuchi Nan, Yuchi Bei, Shi Danai, Sheng Yanshi and other heroes were originally going to beat up people for Qin Qiong.

Seeing that they were his own people, he softened his expression.

When Cheng Yaojin first entered the bandit world, after committing that heist, he was taken into hiding by You Junda, and no one in the martial arts world knew his name.

When Qin Shubao inquired about him and learned that he was now with You Junda, he personally took him along to meet various heroes.

When the food and drinks were served, the entire Jialiu restaurant was bustling with activity.

Qin Shubao began offering toasts, but halfway through the round, he accidentally bumped into a stool while turning around, letting out a painful groan and falling to the ground.

Shan Xiongxin valued Qin Shubao the most, so he quickly helped him up. When he pulled up Qin Shubao's trouser leg, he saw that Qin Shubao's legs were covered with fresh wounds, which he had endured all the way.

Shan Xiongxin roared in anger, "Shubao, who did this? How could they injure your leg like this?"

Beside him was a man named Fan Hu, who was Qin Shubao's deputy in the government.

Before Qin Shubao could speak, Fan Hu interjected, "It's all because of those few scoundrels who robbed the Prince of Kaoshan of his salary in Changye Forest."

"Those three scoundrels stole the imperial convoy and announced their names on the spot: Eugene, Cheng Da, and Wu Feishan. Yang Lin forced the government to arrest them, but none of us had the ability, so we all recommended Brother Shubao."

"But that kind of scoundrel, who stole the imperial convoy, what real name could he have given? We investigated and investigated but couldn't find out, which caused Shubao to be punished by that scoundrel Yang Lin, and his legs were beaten until they were ulcerated. He didn't want everyone to worry, so he endured it until now."

The others couldn't help but join in the cursing: "Who were those bastards who robbed the imperial convoy and caused Brother Shubao to suffer?"

Hearing this from the side, You Junda's face turned red and then pale, his heart pounding. He quickly and quietly tugged at Cheng Yaojin's leg to stop him from speaking.

Cheng Yaojin shouted, "Don't pull me! Even if you do, I'm still going to talk!"

He suddenly jumped up: "Stop cursing! I robbed the imperial convoy. If you want to solve this case, arrest me so that Uncle Bao won't be implicated and suffer!"

Qin Shubao was so frightened that he ignored his leg injury and rushed over to pull him down to sit: "Brother En, don't say such things. If outsiders hear this, things will not be safe."

Cheng Yaojin said, "It's alright! This is my first offense, so even if I go to the authorities, it won't be a big deal. I did it, and I'll take responsibility for it. Just arrest me and close the case."

Qi Guoyuan clapped his hands and asked, "How about that?"

"I told you long ago, it must have been You Junda and his new buddies who did it. Where do all these new people in the underworld come from? They all know each other."

Cheng Yaojin was impulsive but loyal. Seeing that he had implicated Qin Shubao, he insisted that Qin Shubao kidnap him and report him to the authorities.

Qin Shubao, however, was equally loyal: "Brother, please don't say anymore. If it weren't for the Cheng family taking us in back then, my mother and I would not be where we are today."

"Now that I know it was my benefactor who robbed the imperial treasury, I would rather give up my public service and go to another place than do such an ungrateful thing."

Right then and there, in front of everyone, he took out his official badge, permits, and license, and then pulled out a knife and cleaved them all in half.

They burned it together with the lamplight.

When everyone saw that he was willing to give up his official position for the sake of chivalry, even at the cost of offending the powerful King Kao Shan and leaving his hometown again, they were all astonished.

Then a loud laugh followed.

Xu Maogong stood up and said, "This is a true hero who values ​​righteousness. Since Brother Shubao is so righteous, I have something to say to everyone."

Everyone eagerly asked, "Please enlighten us!"

Xu Maogong said, "It is a rare occasion for so many heroes to gather here today. Why don't we set up an incense table here, swear an oath with our blood, and pledge to help each other in life and death, and share both fortune and misfortune? What do you all think?"

When everyone saw that Cheng Yaojin could have kept the robbery of Wang Gang a secret, but because it implicated Qin Shubao, they immediately confessed and insisted on turning themselves in no matter what.

Again, Qin Shubao, in order to protect Cheng Yaojin, broke his waist token, burned his official documents, and even gave up his official position.

Everyone was filled with enthusiasm and cheered.

Jia Runfu and Liu Zhouchen then set up an incense table upstairs, and everyone stepped forward to write their names and ages.

Xu Maogong immediately wrote down the alliance agreement, and everyone knelt down to face the sky. Xu Maogong then read the agreement aloud.

The list of members is arranged by age, including Wei Zheng, Xu Maogong, Qin Shubao, Shan Xiongxin, Zhang Gongjin, Shi Danai, Yuchi Nan, Yuchi Bei, Lu Mingxing, and others.

There were thirty-eight people in total. Cheng Yaojin looked rough and rugged, but he was actually one of the oldest.

The youngest was Chai Shao, who came to offer birthday greetings on behalf of Li Yuan, the Duke of Tang.

Following that, Xu Maogong, as the host, first drew his knife and pricked the back of his hand to draw blood, which he then dripped into the wine vat.

Wei Zheng and Qin Shubao followed suit.

When it was Shan Xiongxin's turn, he cut the back of his hand, but no blood came out. He tried to squeeze it out, but only a little water came out.

Xu Maogong was surprised. He secretly calculated with his fingers and thought to himself, "This person is in harmony with the Azure Dragon Star. The dragon cannot see the dragon. We will support the true dragon in the future. In the end, we are not on the same side as him."

After Shan Xiongxin, Zhang Gongjin, Shi Danai, and others followed suit.

Even when Xie Yingdeng was cut, the same cut failed to draw blood; only clear water dripped out.

Xu Maogong thought it was strange, and after calculating with his fingers, he realized that this person was going to cultivate Taoism and enjoy a peaceful life, and was not one of them.

Even after all thirty-eight men had sworn an oath of brotherhood, Xu Maogong still felt that something was amiss.

It felt like a piece of the vast sky had collapsed.

This bizarre feeling is unlike anything I've ever experienced before.

He was filled with doubt and suspicion, and calculated again with his fingers, his heart trembling: "Strange! Strange!"

"Today, there should be thirty-nine people gathered here in righteousness; this is the will of Heaven, and cannot be changed. Why is one person missing?"

This time, he calculated and calculated, but because he had not seen that person, he could not figure out who was missing.

I only vaguely know that the person is after Chai Shao, not very old, but extremely important.

Without this person, this gathering would have been incomplete.

Even the brilliant strategist Xu Maogong was momentarily at a loss.

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