UGB Chapter 102 A Sign of Untimely Death
Chapter 102 A Sign of Untimely Death
Chapter 102 A Sign of Untimely Death
Chu Xun's heart sank as he looked at it.
The ability to discern the future through observing the aura is a true divine power. Although I am a pseudo-divine being, I am only limited by the number of times I can use it.
In terms of effectiveness, there won't be much difference.
Liao Shouyi's body was covered in blood; he was nearing the end of his life.
Who wants to kill him?
Chu Xun's eyes were somewhat sharp.
One Tang Shijun has already died; he couldn't save him. There can't be a second one.
If the stone had died of natural causes, then so be it.
If anyone wants to harm him, not even the emperor!
Meanwhile, Liao Shouyi had already returned home.
His return made Qiaohua and Liao Licheng so happy that they wept with joy.
Not only him, but also Qi Ermao's and several others' children came back with him.
These men were sent to join the army because of a letter from Liao Shouyi, and now they are at least centurions, which means they have made something of themselves.
The villagers all came over, but many familiar faces are no longer here after so many years.
After the initial pleasantries, it was learned that Chu Xun was traveling around and only had one adopted grandson who had returned to inherit the family business.
Liao Shouyi looked completely bewildered.
"At his age, he's just wandering around?"
Qi Ermao, with his hands in his sleeves and a bitter face, said, "Who says it isn't so?"
Liao Shouyi sighed. He only had a short time to spare before he was about to join the army to pursue the refugee army.
Qiaohua was a little worried. After so many years of fighting, when would there be true peace?
"After this battle, everything will be peaceful," Liao Shouyi said.
Looking at his son beside him, he asked, "How's your studying going?"
Liao Licheng chuckled awkwardly: "Not really."
He wasn't good at studying; he preferred wielding swords and spears, but he never had the chance to put his skills to use.
At this age, it's too late to join the army now.
Liao Shouyi glanced at Qiaohua and said, "Well, as long as they are safe and sound."
After exchanging pleasantries for a while, surrounded by a group of people, he headed towards Chu Xun's house.
Seeing "Chu Chen," who bore a resemblance to Chu Xun, Liao Shouyi's gaze softened.
"I've heard you're very clever; I suppose that's the kind of person Xun-ge'er would take a liking to."
Is there anything I can help you with?
Chu Xun shook his head: "No."
Liao Shouyi didn't say much. He wasn't familiar with "Chu Chen" and just walked around the courtyard.
He glanced again at the plaque above the door, a gift from Tang Shijun, and finally sighed.
The Duke of Ming died for his country; it is both tragic and lamentable.
He then went out, mounted his horse, and hurriedly left with his guards.
As Qiaohua wiped away her tears, she clasped her hands together and murmured, "May the Pine and Willow Water Gods protect us and allow the stone to return safely."
After everyone left, Chu Xun closed the courtyard gate and quietly followed Liao Shouyi.
He can cover a hundred meters in a single step, faster than a horse.
They could follow from hundreds of feet away without being detected.
Liao Shouyi did not return to Fenggu City, but waited at the county government office for the army to arrive before joining them.
Upon learning that the refugee army had withdrawn, the people of the county cheered and danced, clapping and shouting their approval.
When Liao Shouyi entered the county government office, he discovered that two centurions who should have been in Fenggu City had already arrived.
"What brings you here?" he asked.
The two centurions respectfully said, "Lord Yue was worried about your safety and sent us with a team to protect you, General."
The "Lord Yue" they were referring to was the commander who joined Liao Shouyi's mutiny to assassinate Han Shizhong.
"He's quite thoughtful." Liao Shouyi waved his hand and said, "There won't be any problems here. You all find a place to rest. We'll set off once the main army arrives."
"Yes."
Exhausted from the back-and-forth journey, Liao Shouyi went to the county magistrate's bedroom.
Chu Xun revealed himself outside the county government office, and after a moment's thought, silently closed his eyes.
The five senses spread with the moisture, quickly enveloping the entire county government office.
Just now, I noticed that the aura of violent death emanating from Liao Shouyi had become even stronger, indicating that danger was imminent and the source needed to be found as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, in the City God Temple in Zhangnan County.
The City God's golden statue trembled slightly, then emitted a deep sound.
"A military general of the current dynasty is nearing the end of his life. Judge Wen, you shall go and investigate."
Ordinary souls, even those filled with resentment, only need to be sent by underworld officials.
Only those who possess merit or have killed too many people on the battlefield need to reach a higher level.
Such as the daytime wandering gods, the nighttime wandering gods, and even the civil and military judges.
Even in death, such a military commander remains formidable, essentially a vengeful ghost.
Ordinary underworld officials can't handle this, and if it really causes trouble, it's something the underworld doesn't want to see.
A judge appeared, holding a pen and a book of good and evil, and bowed, saying, "Yes, sir!"
Then two underworld officials were summoned, and they went together towards the county government office.
Inside the county government office, the two centurions Liao Shouyi had met sat with gloomy expressions.
The tall centurion, with a curved sword hanging at his waist, whispered, "Are we really going to do this? If we kill him, neither of us will have a place to stand."
The other man's eye twitched slightly, and he gritted his teeth, saying, "Ma Huai'an rebelled, seizing the Southwest under the pretext of avenging Han Shizhong. Our entire families are in his hands; what can we do but comply?"
"If you have a noble heart and are willing to sacrifice the lives of your family of over ten people, I have nothing to say, but I cannot!"
"We endured hardship at home back then, and now that things are finally starting to improve, how can I let them die like this!"
The centurion, his back bent, gritted his teeth in fury: "That scoundrel Ma Huai'an! If we can catch him, we'll tear him to pieces!"
"He's probably already in league with the Wu Kingdom, otherwise where would he get such audacity!" another centurion said. "Let's not talk about that anymore, shall we do it or not?"
The two looked at each other for a moment, then slowly stood up.
For the sake of my family's lives, I have to do it.
At worst, I'll wait until my family is rescued, and then atone for my sins with my death.
If anyone is to blame, it's Lord Liao for being too soft-hearted and not killing all those loyal to Han Shizhong!
The two then left the room and headed towards Liao Shouyi's bedroom.
The soldiers they encountered on the road did not suspect anything when they saw them.
Arriving at the bedroom, the centurion, carrying a scimitar, said to the two attendants guarding the area, "You've been traveling with the general and must be tired. We two will keep watch here. Go find a place to rest."
"How could we trouble you two, sirs?"
"We're all family here, why be so fussy? Go on."
The servant was indeed exhausted, so he left gratefully, intending to find a place to relax for a while.
Two centurions came to the door and heard soft snoring coming from inside.
He took out the sleeping powder he had prepared beforehand and blew it in through the crack in the window.
This sleeping powder is used by people in the martial arts world, and it is extremely effective.
In a confined space, a person can fall into a deep sleep within a few breaths.
Even if they noticed it, there was no time to react.
After silently counting to ten, the two took out the antidote and sprinkled it on their mouths and noses, then took out short blades to pry open the bedroom door latch.
Chu Xun, standing outside the county government office, opened his eyes, his gaze sharp as lightning.
"Insubordination and ingratitude, even with a thousand reasons, deserve death!"
Just as he was about to use his water magic to subdue the two, he suddenly sensed something.
Turning around, I saw the judge leading two underworld officials to the vicinity.
The judge's book of good and evil trembled, and then he looked at Chu Xun.
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