The God of War Who Protects the Nation: Starting with Saving a Mother and Daughter in Distress

Qin An had previously learned some information about Zhao Erhu, knowing that he worked in the county town but his home was in the countryside outside the county town.

I have parents, wife, and children at home, and I go home occasionally.

He then lay in ambush along a section of mountain road that Zhao Erhu would inevitably take on his way home.

The location is remote, with dense bushes on both sides and only a narrow path in the middle that can only allow one person to pass at a time, making it an excellent place to take action.

Qin An leaned against a large tree, held his breath, bow and arrow in his hand, and calmly waited for his target to appear.

Just like patiently waiting for prey on ordinary days, there was no tension or unease whatsoever, as if it were just doing something perfectly normal.

Time passed slowly, the afterglow of the setting sun gradually disappeared, the sky grew darker and darker, the mountain wind blew, and the leaves rustled, making the silence even more profound.

They waited until it was almost completely dark, but Zhao Erhu was still nowhere to be seen.

"Is he not planning to go home today? It seems I'll have to find another opportunity!" Qin An sighed inwardly.

He wasn't sure when Zhao Erhu would come home either; he had come with a gamble in mind.

If you didn't get to see it, that's understandable.

But as it turns out, hard work pays off.

Just as Qin An was about to give up and find another opportunity another day, he suddenly heard voices coming from afar.

"...Damn it, today is such bad luck, that woman from the Chang family ruined everything!" It was Zhao Erhu's voice, thick with the smell of alcohol and resentment.

"Brother Tiger, calm down. He's just an immigrant kid. We'll have plenty of opportunities to deal with him later," another voice chimed in.

"That's right, Tiger, it's not worth getting angry over that kind of person. We didn't have enough to drink today, let's find another opportunity to have a proper meal another day!" A third voice rang out.

Qin An felt a chill run down his spine and quickly retreated into the bushes, holding his breath.

Three figures staggered over; it was Zhao Erhu and two men dressed as yamen runners.

All three of them were drunk and staggering as they walked.

Qin An's heart sank.

They originally thought Zhao Erhu was going home alone, but they didn't expect him to have companions. Now it's not easy to make a move.

Killing only Zhao Erhu would definitely not be enough, but killing all three of them would surely cause a huge uproar, and the authorities would definitely investigate to the end, making it hard to guarantee that the matter wouldn't be exposed.

But having finally gotten the chance, Qin An didn't want to miss it.

After the three men passed by the ambush site, he quietly followed them.

Because they had been drinking, Zhao Erhu and his group didn't notice Qin An following them. Their voices were incredibly loud as they chatted, and Qin An behind them could hear them clearly.

"Speaking of which, things haven't been peaceful on the border lately," a constable hiccuped. "I heard that spies from Baiji have already reached the vicinity of our county. The higher-ups are pressuring us to increase patrols; we can't live like this anymore."

"That's right!" another constable complained. "We only get a few taels of silver a month. It's not even enough for drinking. Why should we risk our lives? If a war breaks out, I'll be the first to run away."

Zhao Erhu spat: "Run away? Where to run? In this world, it's all the same no matter where you run. Besides, if there really is a war, we servants might even be able to get some benefits."

"Make a profit? Tiger, what connections do you have?"

"Hehe, you'll find out when the time comes." Zhao Erhu smiled mysteriously. "Anyway, following me will definitely bring you benefits."

The three chatted and laughed as they walked away.

Qin An followed quietly behind, but his heart was in turmoil.

Bai Ji's spy?

fight?

This information weighed heavily on his mind.

In these turbulent times, things are destined to be anything but peaceful on this side of the border.

He wasn't afraid of war, and even had a faint sense of anticipation, because the system needed to kill to become stronger, and the battlefield was undoubtedly the best place.

But he feared that the war would affect Yang Yuyan and her two daughters.

They had already suffered too much; he didn't want them to be in danger again.

"I must become stronger as soon as possible, and have the ability to protect them as soon as possible!" Qin An's eyes grew colder and colder, and his killing intent grew stronger.

Perhaps today is an opportunity.

At this moment, Qin An was actually considering killing all three of them.

They were able to associate with Zhao Erhu, so they were obviously no good either; killing them would not bring me any remorse.

As for the consequences, we'll see.

But just then, the three people in front suddenly stopped.

"Brother Tiger, we'll take you this far. We should head home now, so we'll be on our way," said one of the constables.

"Alright, see you at the yamen tomorrow." Zhao Erhu waved his hand.

When they reached a fork in the road, the two constables parted ways with Zhao Erhu, leaving Zhao Erhu alone, staggering towards Zhao Family Village.

Qin An, who had been hesitant, was overjoyed.

The opportunity is coming!

He quickened his pace and followed silently.

Zhao Erhu, who was traveling alone, was completely unaware of the danger that was about to befall him.

Walking home, he thought about how many times he had been humiliated by Qin An, and he muttered curses under his breath.

"Damn Qin An, I refuse to believe I can't beat a peasant like you! You just wait, I'll make you pay!"

"I heard that the three women in his family are getting more and more beautiful. I must find a chance to have my way with them in front of him to vent my anger!"

"That old woman is fine to play around with, but those two younger ones seem pretty good. I can play with them for a few more years, hehe..."

Qin An, who was already preparing to make his move, turned icy cold upon hearing these words.

"We really came to the right place this time. The longer this scourge stays, the more of a threat it poses."

At this moment, his killing intent surged, and he had already drawn his bow and nocked an arrow, ready to kill with a single blow.

Just as the launch was about to take place, Qin An, with his exceptional eyesight, discovered that there was a hillside in front of him.

The slope wasn't steep, but the bottom was covered with gravel and weeds.

Although Qin An was furious, he remained calm, especially in such situations.

If the killer is shot with a bow and arrow, unless the body can be destroyed to cover up the crime, it will be obvious at a glance that it was a human act.

At that point, the government, for the sake of saving face, will inevitably investigate, greatly increasing the risk of exposure.

But what if the disguise was an accident...?

With this thought popping into his mind, Qin An instantly had an idea.

He quickened his pace and lay in ambush near the hillside.

When Zhao Erhu staggered over, he didn't hesitate any longer. He pushed off with his feet and rushed forward like a black shadow.

Zhao Erhu was humming a little tune when he suddenly felt a tremendous force strike him.

With a scream of pain, he lost his balance and rolled down the hillside.

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

His body kept crashing into rocks and trees, making dull thuds, until he finally fell heavily to the bottom of the slope, dizzy and disoriented, unable to get up for a long time.

Qin An walked down the slope step by step, looking down at him from above.

His eyes were incredibly cold, as if he were looking at a dead person!