Wandering Sword Seller's Life in the Qin Dynasty

These were the words that Tian Guang said to the big iron hammer that day.

Many people in the farmhouses welcomed the arrival of the large iron sledgehammer.

Tian Guang did not hide the true identity of Big Iron Hammer.

The farmers had naturally heard of the "Great Swordsman" who had made a great name for himself in the Yan Kingdom.

After he joined the farm, many people immediately came to win over Big Hammer.

First were the brothers Tian Meng and Tian Hu. Tian had a fierce tiger, and the Tian clan held a very high position in the farming community, having always dominated several ancestral halls.

As the backbone of the Tian clan, Tian Guang and Da Tiechui had already regarded Da Tiechui as one of their own after he joined the Farmer's Clan, and naturally tried their best to win him over.

However, they ultimately failed.

The Great Iron Hammer did not join either the Lieshan Hall or the Chiyou Hall.

Instead, he joined the Kuiwei Hall.

The reason is that Chen Sheng, the leader of the Kuiwei Hall, also used a heavy sword.

He was able to wield the Giant Sword, which was extremely similar to the Thunder Sword, the sword used by the Great Iron Hammer.

That's all for this reason.

Big Iron Hammer's decision to join the Kuiwei Hall inevitably displeased the Tian brothers.

What upset them even more was...

Recently, the leader of the Xia clan seems to have some plans and has actually started to select a successor.

It should be noted that the leader of the chivalrous family was not particularly old; there were even older fellows among the farmers.

As a result, the leader of the knights chose a successor.

What does it mean?

If it were just a matter of choosing from among the Tian clan members, that would be fine.

There was actually one more person.

That was Chen Sheng.

"With top-tier experts like the Great Swordsman joining the Kuiwei Hall, it's inevitable that they have the intention of becoming the leader of the chivalrous sects. Now, they've even chosen Chen Sheng as one of their successors..."

"The leader of the knights really values ​​Chen Sheng!"

Inside the Lieshan Hall, Tian Meng spoke to Tian Hu with a profound meaning in his words.

"Hmph!" Tian Hu was displeased upon hearing this. "I think the leader has been away from home for too long and has forgotten that he is also a member of the Tian family."

"Speaking of the Tian family, there is indeed a member of the Tian family in the Kuiwei Hall..." Tian Meng suddenly spoke up, mentioning something.

"What does Big Brother mean?" Tian Hu looked at Tian Meng.

"Although we don't know what Xia Kui is planning, the heir to this farming family can only be a member of our Tian family!"

Tian Meng's voice was extremely cold.

Chapter 164 Undercurrents Surge in the Farmhouse, Six Halls, the Heroic Leader Leverages Xu Qing's Power

Scandals within farming families erupt quickly and end just as quickly.

No one expected that Chen Sheng, the leader of the Kuiwei Hall, would actually have designs on his good brother's wife, Tian Mi, and try to assault her. Fortunately, Wu Kuang arrived in time to prevent this from happening.

Faced with his pitiful wife, Wu Kuang was enraged and, without thinking, attacked Chen Sheng directly.

Seeing this, Chen Sheng could only retaliate passively, thinking he should subdue his brothers first and then explain.

Unexpectedly, this move directly led to Wu Kuang's death.

When Wu Kuang fell to the ground, his face was full of astonishment.

Immediately afterwards, before Chen Sheng could do anything...

Tian Meng, the leader of Lieshan Hall, and Tian Hu, the leader of Chiyou Hall, along with the other high-ranking members of the Farmer's Clan, rushed over and surrounded Chen Sheng, who had "killed" his brother.

"It wasn't me, it was Tian Mi..." Chen Sheng tried to explain, saying that it was Tian Mi who had asked him to meet here.

However, his voice was quickly drowned out by the crowd's rebukes, and no one was willing to stop and listen to him say another word.

Tian Mi had already changed her appearance. She rushed to Wu Kuang's body, crying with tears streaming down her face. Her hair was disheveled, and the mud on her skirt added to her tragic appearance.

"My lords, please see the truth! It was Chen Sheng who plotted against me. My husband, Wu Kuang, came to stop him, and he cruelly killed me!" Her voice was choked with sobs, and every word was like a sharp knife, piercing Chen Sheng's heart.

This explanation seems flawless, but upon closer examination, flaws can always be found. The traces at the scene and the loopholes in Tian Mi's words, with a little investigation, the truth may come to light.

But the Tian brothers, Meng and Hu, were clearly unwilling to give Chen Sheng this opportunity.

Tian Hu stepped forward and shouted angrily, "Tian Mi is Wu Kuang's wife, how could she lie about such a thing? Chen Sheng, stop trying to deny it!"

Tian Meng echoed coldly, his tone carrying an unquestionable authority: "The rules of the peasant family cannot be trampled upon. Chen Sheng bullied his sister-in-law and harmed his brothers. This matter must not be tolerated!"

At that time, the chivalrous leader Tian Guang was still traveling around, so the six halls of the Farmer's Clan, under the leadership of Tian Meng, secretly held a vote to discuss the outcome of Chen Sheng's case.

Inside the council chamber, the candlelight flickered, reflecting the diverse expressions on everyone's faces.

Tian Hu broke the silence first, his voice cold, "Bullying his sister-in-law and harming his brothers, Chen Sheng is no longer fit to be the head of the Kuiwei Hall. In my opinion, he should be stripped of his martial arts and expelled from the peasant family!"

Tian Meng slowly shook his head, a ruthless glint in his eyes: "Expelling him from the Farmer's Clan? That's too lenient. According to the Farmer's Clan's rules, those who commit such a serious crime should be drowned in a pond!"

"Isn't this a bit too cruel..." Upon hearing this, Zhu Jia, the head of Shennong Hall, frowned and spoke with hesitation.

His thoughts were in disarray; he simply couldn't believe that Chen Sheng would do such a thing. Over the years, Zhu Jia had followed the chivalrous leader Tian Guang closely, earning Tian Guang's deep trust and knowing some of Tian Guang's schemes.

Since the Farmer Clan partnered with Changping-kun and embarked on that unknown chariot, while receiving funding, the Farmer Clan has also taken on the mission of assisting Changping-kun in completing a grand plan.

The plan was too ambitious to be completed in one generation, so Tian Guang had already begun secretly looking for a successor.

Zhu Jia clearly remembered that Tian Guang had mentioned to him in private that there were two most suitable candidates: Tian Meng and Chen Sheng.

Tian Meng, as an outstanding figure of the Tian clan, possessed both strength and prestige, but he was too stubborn and ambitious; while Chen Sheng, although not a member of the Tian clan, was upright, capable, and favored by Tian Guang.

But now, Chen Sheng has suddenly met with such an event, which has filled the Zhu family with doubts.

He knew that if this matter was not handled properly, it would not only discourage non-Tian clan members, but could also disrupt Tian Guang's plans.

Therefore, he expressed his opinion: "There are many doubts about this matter. Why not wait for the leader of the knights to return before making a decision?"

But Tian Meng didn't give the Zhu family a chance to refute. He sternly rebuked them: "Master Zhu, things have come to this point, and the evidence is conclusive. How can we delay because of your own opinion? If Chen Sheng is not dealt with today, what will become of the rules of the peasant family in the future?"

The Tian family already wielded considerable power among the peasants. With Tian Mi as a witness and the fact that everyone witnessed Chen Sheng fighting Wu Kuang and Wu Kuang falling to the ground when they arrived, many people had already prejudicially concluded that Chen Sheng was guilty.

Ultimately, even though the Zhu family argued their case, they could not change the situation, and Chen Sheng was still sentenced to be drowned in a pond.

Zhu Jia looked at Chen Sheng being taken away, his eyes filled with helplessness. He knew that the only thing he could do was to fight for Chen Sheng's life.

Before the execution, under the pretense of seeing Chen Sheng off, he approached Chen Sheng and, seemingly adjusting Chen Sheng's clothes, secretly used the "Three Hearts and Two Minds" acupressure technique to release several key acupoints on Chen Sheng's body.

He gave Chen Sheng a subtle wink and whispered, "Take care of yourself."

Not long after the execution by drowning, a piece of news quietly spread within the farmhouse.

Chen Sheng, who should have drowned, actually survived.

Taking advantage of the guards' inattention, he sneaked into the armory of the Kuiwei Hall, stole the Juque Sword that had been confiscated earlier, and then, with the power of the Juque Sword, injured several disciples who tried to stop him, fought his way out of the encirclement, and escaped from the farmhouse.

Upon learning the news, Tian Meng and his men were furious and immediately ordered their men to hunt down and kill Chen Sheng.

Just then, a familiar figure quietly returned to the farmhouse; it was none other than the chivalrous leader, Tian Guang.

Tian Guang's return brought the chase to an end.

The atmosphere in the council chamber of Kuiwei Hall was heavy.

This place was originally where Chen Sheng handled affairs, but now it seemed somewhat empty because Chen Sheng had been convicted. Tian Guang, dressed in a plain-colored robe, sat in the main seat, his gaze calmly sweeping over the angry hall masters below, and slowly said, "Let him be!"

Upon hearing this, Tian Hu immediately became anxious: "Chief, Chen Sheng has committed such a serious crime. If we do not capture him, he will surely make a comeback and bring harm to our peasant family!"

Tian Guang shook his head slightly, his tone carrying an undeniable authority: "We farmers have more important things to do. Right now, stabilizing the internal situation of the farmers is far more important than chasing down Chen Sheng."

Although Tian Meng and the others were dissatisfied, they dared not disobey the leader's orders and had no choice but to give up in frustration.

After dealing with the farmhouse's urgent affairs, Tian Guang did not rest, but quietly went to a secluded courtyard.

Deep within the courtyard lies a secluded dark room. Inside, the candlelight is dim, and a faint medicinal scent permeates the air.

On that simple wooden bed lay a man who should have been dead: Wu Kuang, the steward of Kuiwei Hall.

The most crucial evidence against Chen Sheng when he was convicted was that he had murdered Wu Kuang.

Few people know that after Chen Sheng was captured by Tian Meng and others, Wu Kuang's body disappeared without a trace, and it was Tian Guang who took Wu Kuang away.

Upon receiving news of the misfortune at the Farmer's Family, Tian Guang rushed back day and night. While handling the aftermath, he unexpectedly discovered that Wu Kuang still had a breath left. He immediately and secretly transferred Wu Kuang to this place for treatment. The Farmer's Family inherited their medical skills from Shennong, so their medical skills were naturally extremely advanced. In particular, the higher-ups possessed the ability to be immune to all poisons because they practiced the Farmer's Family's techniques.

"Heroic Leader..." Wu Kuang heard footsteps and slowly opened his eyes, his voice so weak it was almost inaudible. His face was as pale as paper, the wound on his shoulder was still throbbing, and every breath pulled at the injury in his chest.

Tian Guang walked to the bedside, bent down to check Wu Kuang's injuries, and said softly, "Don't worry about your injuries, you're fine now."

He paused, then continued, "Chen Sheng is not dead. He secretly sneaked into the Kuiwei Hall, stole the Juque Sword, and then fled the peasant family. I have ordered that the pursuit of him be temporarily halted."

Upon hearing this, a complex emotion flashed in Wu Kuang's eyes, including surprise, doubt, and an indescribable pain.

He remained silent for a moment before slowly speaking: "Then... is the position of the head of the Kuiwei Hall currently vacant?"

Tian Guang nodded: "The Kuiwei Hall is currently leaderless. If you are willing, you can succeed as the head of the Kuiwei Hall after you recover from your injuries."

“I…” Wu Kuang hesitated upon hearing this.

He gazed at the mottled stone walls of the dark room, his mind filled with countless thoughts. He had little desire for the position of hall master; what he wanted to understand most at that moment was the truth of what happened that day.

Would Chen Sheng really betray him? Would his brother, with whom he grew up and fought side by side, really plot against his wife and even kill him?

And was that poisoned needle really fired by Chen Sheng?

Over the years, he and Chen Sheng have been like brothers, trusting each other and never having any disagreements.

But the scene that day was like a sharp blade, completely severing the trust between them.

He dared not trust anyone easily anymore, and even began to suspect that all of this was a carefully planned conspiracy.

If Chen Sheng wasn't the one who harmed him, then who was the real mastermind behind it all?

“There are some things I want to figure out.” Wu Kuang raised his head, looking at Tian Guang with a firm gaze, his tone filled with unwavering determination. “I cannot serve as the head of the Kuiwei Hall until I have found out the truth.”

Looking at the determination in Wu Kuang's eyes, Tian Guang sighed softly: "Since you have made up your mind, I will not say anything more. Just remember, before you find out the truth, you must hide your identity and never reveal your whereabouts."