Human Martial Saint: Starting with Bajiquan

End of Chapter 69

Five watch.

Outside the courtyard, the night was still deep.

As far as the eye could see, the fire in the northeast had shrunk to a few dark red embers, and the noise had subsided.

Only a few scattered barks remained.

Lu You and Lin Yi have not yet returned. Presumably, Fox Jessie is still dealing with the confrontation with the Beggars' Sect, or is currently fighting and maneuvering with his senior brother.

"Walk!"

Yin Ruyu took one last look at this demonic abyss that devoured children, and decisively gave the order.

The group, protecting the more than twenty rescued children, quickly disappeared into the shadows leading to the market alley.

After walking a short distance, Liu Sheng reminded Yang Hongliu beside him:

"Senior Sister Yang, please inform Senior Brother and Senior Brother Lin that things are settled and we can leave now."

Yang Hongliu understood and used her lightness skill to leave.

Liu Sheng felt a little calmer. His gaze fell on the children who had just been rescued, and his heart was filled with an indescribable warmth and sense of fulfillment.

They've saved us!

At least this time, in the cracks of this chaotic world, some precious young lives were saved.

He knew that after this battle...

The head constable will most likely offer a substantial reward.

But at this moment, he simply walked quietly.

In the deep darkness of night, a tiny glimmer of light begins to appear.

It was almost dawn.

"Young Master Liu, what are you thinking about?"

Yin Ruyu walked beside Liu Sheng and asked softly.

Her breathing was still a little unsteady, but her tone had returned to its usual calm.

"I'm wondering, even though everyone has rescued the children and can return them to their parents during the day, the Black Fox Gang is still around. Will their parents be able to protect these children afterward?"

Now, not only Yin Ruyu, but also Yin He, who was following behind, fell silent after hearing these words.

He still vividly remembered the setbacks he encountered with the young lady; even if the Black Fox Gang was a scoundrel, it was still registered with the government.

Everyone in the county government office could see the magistrate's favoritism towards the Black Fox Gang.

I've never heard of any gang that would need so many kids. They can't possibly raise them out of kindness, can they?

Perhaps, behind all this lies the wicked scheme of that demon magistrate!

"Then... does Young Master Liu have any ideas?"

After tonight, Yin Ruyu and the others had complete faith in Liu Sheng. When faced with a problem, they would instinctively ask Liu Sheng, their strategist, for advice first.

Even though he himself raised the question.

"What can I do... No, it seems there really is a way out. When Constable Yin returns these children during the day, we can suggest that their parents move to Ye Family Town. They are under the protection of the rebel army there and might be safer."

"Ye Family Town? The rebel army!"

Yin Ruyu was new to the area and didn't know anything about it.

Lai San, who was standing nearby, explained it to her.

Seeing that Lai San had explained, Liu Sheng didn't say anything more.

He could imagine that these parents might not be willing, or rather, unable, to leave their homeland, abandon their family businesses, and go to a strange place.

But at this point, he had no better ideas.

The children were temporarily settled in Mingsha Gang. Cao Dahuang had already arranged for reliable women to take care of them and prepare hot soup and meals.

Watching the children, one by one, some wolfing down their food, others fast asleep.

Everyone's nerves were on edge all night.

They only relaxed slightly.

Yin Ruyu expressed her gratitude to everyone, promising to send the reward to the Mingsha Gang and Bajiguan. She also gave a few details about the children's clothes during the day before returning to Xiaozong Yin Family with Yin He to rest and recuperate.

When Liu Sheng was about to return to Bajiquan, Lai San stopped him:

"Sheng-ge'er, take this!"

A yellow silk cloth package was then stuffed into Liu Sheng's hands.

Seeing the familiar yellow silk cloth, and smelling that familiar, crisp, bittersweet medicinal fragrance again.

Liu Sheng was startled:

"A precious medicine?"

"You've eaten it? That makes things easier. We found it on Fox Fourth. I don't have much to thank you for rescuing Xiaolan, but thankfully we have this ginseng."

Liu Sheng opened it and saw that it was the same yellow silk cloth and the same old ginseng as before.

It's hard not to suspect that the Yan family and the Black Fox Gang source their goods from the same place.

Why didn't you keep it for yourself?

"I'm an old man, I don't have many years left to live. Reaching the ninth rank is an unexpected surprise. This is the only hope I have left in this life."

At this moment, Lai San had a loving expression on his face.

Although he was talking to Liu Sheng, his hand was gently stroking the top of Xiao Lan's head, who was already fast asleep.

Clearly, Lai San's only hope lies with his granddaughter, Xiao Lan.

Seeing this, Liu Sheng didn't stand on ceremony.

What he lacks now is the precious medicine.

However, whether he should use it himself to continue his breakthrough to the Body Refining Realm, or return it to Yan Zhan who gave him the medicine, he still needed to see how things went and consider it further.

Carrying the precious medicine all the way, Liu Sheng finally returned to the Bajiguan Pavilion as dawn was breaking.

Lu You, Yang Hongliu, and Lin Yi had all returned and were not asleep; they were waiting for him.

Senior Brother Lu You clearly showed signs of a fight on his body, but fortunately, only his clothes were torn and he was not seriously injured. This made Liu Sheng secretly relieved.

Fortunately, the eldest disciple was sent to intercept them.

The Black Fox Gang leader reacted swiftly, as expected; if it weren't for the eldest brother successfully stopping the other side...

Then their rescue efforts will be in vain.

However, a figure appeared behind everyone.

But tonight, Liu Sheng, who is known for his flawless strategies, was utterly shocked.

"Master, what brings you here?"

The newcomer was dressed in a white robe adorned with a dark pattern of nine-colored deer.

She has an upright posture and a beautiful face.

Just standing there, he exuded an air of profound composure; upon hearing footsteps, he slowly turned around.

It was Gao Huang!

Liu Sheng's reaction was also normal. Although in name, his master was indeed Gao Huang, he was taught by his senior brother on a daily basis.

During his previous trip to the Desert Caves, he had more interaction with his grandmaster, Zhang Tianxing.

As a result, Liu Sheng often forgot.

I actually have a master.

Even when asked this question, Gao Huang's beautiful face showed no unusual expression.

It was clear that he was in a good mood after learning about his disciples' righteous act that night.

In particular, Gao Huang learned that Lu You and his team were responsible for planning and directing the rescue of the children, and that it turned out that his own young apprentice, Liu Sheng, was in charge of the operation.

It should be noted that this applies even within the rebel army.

There are plenty of generals, but those with a basic understanding of military strategy, a broad perspective, and the ability to make sound decisions are extremely rare.

Teacher Zhang Tianxing also often had a headache over this matter.

Over the years, they have been trying to select loyal, quick-witted soldiers with a certain habit of planning from within the rebel army, hoping to cultivate the future of the rebel army.

Unfortunately, the results were minimal.

Even Zhang Faqing, the teacher's nephew and successor to the rebel army, was often too straightforward and simplistic in his thinking.

Judging from Liu Sheng's abilities now, it's definitely worth mentioning to the teacher when we get back.

Although his martial arts level is currently low and his physical constitution is somewhat lacking, his youth gives him an advantage, and his potential is immeasurable.

Thinking of this, he slightly raised his eyebrows, a half-smile playing on his lips:

"What's wrong? My little apprentice is taking the martial arts exam today, and as his master, you can't even come to see him?"

Startled, Liu Sheng hurriedly offered an explanation.

That's not what I really meant.

Then he quickly realized:

"Wait, am I the only one participating in today's martial arts competition?"