nagpurpolice Chapter 104 Testing
Chapter 104 Testing
The morning mist at the street corner quietly dissipated, and the crowds heading to the market gradually dispersed.
The bustling street scene is like a fleeting flower, appearing only briefly before quickly fading away.
A man silently fled through the back door of the inn. He moved through the streets and alleys with practiced ease, disappearing without a trace in the blink of an eye.
However, Fang Hongxuan, who was drinking heartily, never took his eyes off the man's back. He kept drinking the yellow wine in his cup, but the dishes on his plate remained untouched.
"Someone's probably coming looking for us soon..."
In fact, Fang Hongxuan had already noticed the probing words hidden in the waiter's speech. However, he didn't care at all; he only needed to find out Zhang Desheng's location before he would directly kill him.
As for the local goddess of fertility, Zhang Desheng will have to test her. If the enemy is strong and he is weak, then he will proceed slowly; otherwise, he will eliminate evil and restore order to this place. As for the opinion of the local people, that is not his concern.
To Fang Hongxuan's surprise, even as the wine was poured out one pot after another, no one came forward to inquire or test him.
"Very well, then let's go and take a look at that temple of the goddess..."
"Sir, are you going back to your room to rest? ... I have already prepared hot water, you can wash up as soon as you return to your room."
"There's no need for that. I've just arrived in this wonderful place and am about to explore. The affairs at the inn are quite complicated, so you can focus on your work and don't need to worry about me."
Fang Hongxuan, who had no luggage, walked out of Wanglai Inn with Cuo Jin by his side. The streets were still bustling with people, and all kinds of shouts could be heard.
However, Fang Hongxuan could clearly sense several pairs of eyes staring at him from the crowd, eyes cold and venomous...
Fang Hongxuan didn't pay any attention and followed the crowd toward the central path of Wugu Town.
"There's a thief! Can anyone help?"
Amid the crowd, women cried out in alarm, and children wailed.
Everyone on the street turned to look, but no one stepped forward to help. They just watched, and that was all they could do.
"A clumsy, yet effective trick..."
Two petty thieves shoved through the crowd, knocking down several elderly people with mobility issues. In an instant, shouts of anger and accusations mingled in Fang Hongxuan's ears.
"Are there any accomplices?"
A thin, masked man wrapped in a black cloth slipped through a gap in the crowd and placed his hand on the scabbard of the Cuo Jin sword.
Looking around, the scabbards, engraved with bird and animal patterns and adorned with gemstones, are undoubtedly top-quality treasures. Even if sold cheaply, they would be worth an unknown amount of silver.
If the scabbard is already so rare, then the precious sword inside must be even more so.
However, the moment the thief touched the scabbard, the scorching heat nearly tore the skin off his hand. A piercing pain instantly engulfed his entire body, and hissing white steam rose from the scabbard.
This bizarre scene truly startled Fang Hongxuan, causing the crowd around him to scatter. In just a moment, the area was cleared out.
Upon seeing this, Fang Hongxuan's eyes narrowed slightly, a barely perceptible murderous intent flashing across them.
"Boy, hand over the money bag!"
The other two thieves, having successfully stolen the money pouch, were weighing it in their hands, their faces filled with cruelty and bloodlust.
"It's right here. Come and get it if you want it."
Fang Hongxuan threw the bulging money bag on the ground, and its weight made everyone present gasp in shock.
"If it were silver, it would be at least a dozen taels..."
"Your Honor, who is this man? He's so wealthy... Not only are these petty thieves tempted, but I'm also extremely envious..."
"If it gets chaotic later, there might be a chance to fish in the mud... I'll only take one or two ounces... no... at least three ounces!"
The noisy crowd immediately began to whisper among themselves, their eyes filled with endless greed and desire. However, they dared not step forward, but instead formed a tight circle, surrounding the four people in layers, leaving no room for them.
"Then I won't stand on ceremony with you!"
The burly thief in the lead glared fiercely, grabbed a wooden stick, and was about to pry open the money pouches on the ground. The other thief held a machete, waiting for his chance. As for the thief behind him, whose palm was burned, he also held a dagger, warily watching Fang Hongxuan, who was surrounded by the three.
If Fang Hongxuan makes the slightest move, the three of them will suddenly attack and teach him a lesson he will never forget.
This is how Wugu Town treats those curious about the Goddess of Fertility: beat them up, rob them of their money, and drive them out. Normal worshippers wouldn't be bothered, but Fang Hongxuan's frosty face made him seem unapproachable.
As the saying goes, it's better to kill the innocent than let the guilty go free. The temple was frequented by many worshippers, and Fang Hongxuan was no exception. Therefore, just to be on the safe side, the three thieves still considered him a person with ulterior motives.
However, Fang Hongxuan, who had experienced many chaotic battles, could only laugh when he saw the three's clumsy teamwork. Their poor coordination was far inferior to that of Tian Guangzu and others, and even to the ruthless villagers of Gejia Village.
The three men stared intently at the wooden stick that was getting closer and closer to the money pouch, their desire impossible to conceal.
"With this money, I wonder how long I can live so carefree... those delicate-skinned girls at the brothel... hehe..."
"Even if it's split evenly, it'll still allow me to gamble for a few days... I'm sure I'll win back my money!"
"If we do this, we'll be able to raise enough money to offer sacrifices to the Goddess of Fertility... and my wife will finally be able to conceive..."
*Slap...slap...slap...*
In a flash, a mark appeared on each of the three men's faces. Upon closer inspection, it was clear that it was caused by the scabbard. Their dark faces were instantly swollen, making it difficult to discern the original features of these three petty thieves.
"court death!"
"You're bringing disaster upon yourself!"
Feeling offended, the three men were instantly enraged, their hair standing on end in fury.
"No one has ever dared to cause trouble in Wugu Town before, you're the first..."
"Why waste words with him? Break his legs and throw him out!"
The three men, enraged, rose up and attacked with weapons, causing the surrounding people to stare in disbelief.
"How dare he do this?"
"Is he going to die on the spot? So young, what a pity..."
For the residents of Wugu Town, this kind of thing is nothing new, and even the excuses they use haven't changed in a long time.
This is one of the fundamental reasons why some people cry out and plead for help, but no one comes forward to lend a hand!
"Those who harbor improper intentions towards the Empress should be punished, which is only reasonable."
"Hmph, sparing his life is already the greatest mercy we can show him, yet he dares to resist! He's truly audacious!"
The crowd was buzzing with discussion, completely disregarding Fang Hongxuan, as if he were destined for a bloody disaster.
Fang Hongxuan couldn't help but feel a sense of loss. He looked around and saw that all he could see were devout believers with ferocious expressions.
With an angry expression, Fang Hongxuan felt as if his heart was being ignited by endless rage, and countless destructive desires filled his body, which he could not vent.
"You are truly a scourge to the country and its people, a demon and evil spirit causing chaos in the region. You deserve to die... Goddess of Fertility!"