Don't Interrupt My Immortal Cultivation

"Afterwards." Yun Qingshui thought for a moment and said, "If we are going to cooperate with them in the future and borrow their power, you should go and show them what you're capable of."

Yanshi nodded.

"Monkey, what's the news from Mingzhou?"

The monkey replied, "Mingzhou's brothers already know about our situation, but their situation is not good either. A large-scale inspection has been launched throughout the entire state, and they can't come over for the time being."

The faces of everyone turned grim. Longzhou's brothers have always been in a difficult situation, which means they can only seek assistance from Changshan County.

At this time, Ye Ying and Red Fox, who had been investigating the news overnight, returned.

Their eyes were red, and they looked very upset.

"What happened?" Yun Qingshui asked anxiously. "What did you find out?"

Ye Ying lowered her head and sobbed softly.

Red Fox gritted her teeth and said, "They have sealed off all our strongholds in Qingcheng, confiscated all the goods and funds, and arrested more than three thousand of our brothers. Over a hundred of them were killed by them."

"Liu Changgen and Liu Changshan's lackeys have started to run rampant again, ransacking homes everywhere, claiming to collect all the debts and taxes owed by the peasants before the New Year. Overnight, many families have been destroyed and driven out of their land."

"I can't take it anymore!"

The butcher jumped up and roared, "I'm going back now and smashing the heads of those bastards!"

Yun Qingshui was also furious. If it were her old self, she would have already taken up her sword and rushed back to fight.

But now, she was the leader, and she had to consider the fate of everyone. She stopped the butcher and asked, "What about Xingtai?"

Ye Ying wiped away her tears and said softly, "Brother Chen has been imprisoned in the castle, but he is not in immediate danger."

The butcher roared, "We're going back now, we'll break into the castle and rescue Brother Xingtai! And then we'll kill all those bastards!"

Yanshi shouted, "Shut up!"

Their voices were too loud and scared many people. Several children burst into tears, and a nurse came over and said, "Can you please be quiet? This is a hospital!"

The butcher glared at the nurse, causing her to take a step back and fall to the ground. But then Yun Qingshui slapped the butcher on the table.

Just as Yun Qingshui was about to apologize, the nurse had already turned and ran away.

Seeing her reaction, it was obvious that she had gone to call the security.

"Forget it."

Yun Qingshui sighed, "Let's find another place outside. Night Owl, you stay here to take care of our brothers."

A petite girl answered.

So everyone left before the security arrived and found a hotel outside, where they rented a room.

They had originally planned to discuss the situation, but everyone was anxious. Yun Qingshui herself couldn't come up with any strategies no matter how hard she thought, so she simply said:

"Let's split up and go to Qingcheng. The thirteen of us who are lightly injured will act separately. Save as many brothers as you can and gather more information about Xingtai if possible."

"Ye Ying, you will be in charge of communication, and Red Fox, you will be in charge of support. Yanshi, you stay here and guard the rear, ensuring that the injured brothers can receive treatment as soon as they return. It would be even better if there is food and hot water. And also, and also..."

She racked her brain and finally came up with a plan involving Xingtai.

"Butcher, you go and contact the official in Changshan County, request an alliance, and ask for support."

The butcher widened his eyes, "Me?"

Yun Qingshui said impatiently, "Who else? You're the one with the least brains here. Everyone going to Qingcheng needs to act covertly and follow the assassin's creed. If you go, you'll just go crazy and kill everyone like a berserker. What's the use of that?"

The butcher's eyes turned red, and he shouted, "You've changed! Sister Yun, you've changed!" He roared and ran out.

Yanshi said, "Sister Yun, he..."

Yun Qingshui sighed, "Don't worry about him. He just needs some time to calm down."

"But do we really have to rely on him to contact them? If he goes, he might end up fighting with someone as soon as he opens his mouth."

"I was just tricking him. We don't need that excuse. Can you persuade him? Yanshi, keep an eye on him and don't let him cause trouble. Let the monkey handle the contact."

The group of people got up, prepared their weapons, agreed on methods of communication and secret signals, and then set off.

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Zhao Minggong, who had been busy all day, was about to take a short break when he was interrupted by an unexpected visitor.

A seemingly ordinary person held a letter from Danyang City and said that he had an important matter to discuss.

Danyang City was the capital of East Qin Prefecture and the location of the governor's office. A letter stamped by Danyang City was definitely not something trivial. Zhao Minggong hurriedly went to the meeting room to meet him.

After some small talk, Zhao Minggong grew impatient and asked, "What is it that you want, sir? Please get to the point."

The man smiled and said, "I have heard of General Zhao's extraordinary abilities and outstanding talent. Today, seeing you in person, it is clear that your reputation is well-deserved."

Zhao Minggong said indifferently, "Please skip the pleasantries. If there is nothing important, please allow me to take my leave."

"Don't be in such a hurry, General Zhao."

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The man smiled.

"You have been stationed in Huai Town for thirty years. Why do you still care about this moment?"

Zhao Minggong said coldly, "Precisely because of that, I care about every moment."

"I understand your feelings." The man's smile remained unchanged as he continued, "But don't you feel that you are being restrained? When you want to make a decision, when you want to come up with a plan, when you give orders, don't you feel that there is something holding you back?"

Zhao Minggong had already prepared to leave, but at this moment, he suddenly turned around and stared coldly at the man.

The man suddenly lowered his voice, "You have been working underground for thirty years. Why do you let a wet-behind-the-ears kid suppress you? Why do you have to obey his orders and consult him on everything? He clearly knows nothing, while you, General Zhao, are the pillar of Changshan County..."

"That's enough!"

Zhao Minggong shouted angrily. His voice was so loud that the beams of the room trembled slightly.

"I was ignored in Huai Town for thirty years, where were you all then? It's only when Sheriff Lin dug me out that you suddenly realized that I am a talented person?"

"Your ambition is clear as day!"

His words were sharp and hit the nail on the head. The man's face turned pale, and he immediately changed his tone, saying urgently, "General Zhao, things are different now. We can help you become the official sheriff, help you gain more benefits, money, women, we have them all. We mean well, as long as you..."

Zhao Minggong pointed at the man with a stern voice, "Get out!"

The commotion in the meeting room alarmed the security guards and inspectors of the county government. After all, this was the core of the county, and soon a large number of people rushed in.

Zhao Minggong angrily ordered, "Throw him out! Lock him up in the dungeon!"

"General Zhao!" The man never expected to fail so completely, not even leaving a chance for a turnaround. "You should consider it carefully. We can help you become the official sheriff and gain more benefits. Money, women, we have them all. We mean well, ah..."

A security guard forcefully stuffed a wad of cloth into his mouth, and for the first time, Zhao Minggong felt that this barbaric act was surprisingly comfortable.

The spy was quickly dragged away, and Zhao Minggong's anger had not subsided. He was about to turn around and return to his office when he saw Li Xiaoli next to him wringing her hands, burying her head in her chest.

"Grandpa Zhao, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have brought him here. I saw him holding the official order, and I thought, I thought..."

She suddenly burst into tears. "I made another mistake. I always make mistakes, and I made you so angry..."

Just seeing this girl, Zhao Minggong's mood became much calmer. He gently patted her head and said softly, "Don't blame yourself. I didn't expect there to be such a person either. It seems that Sheriff Lin's actions have touched the hearts of some people."

"Have confidence, my dear. Making mistakes is normal. Who in this world doesn't make mistakes? Only those who do nothing won't make mistakes. So don't be afraid. You will face these storms in the future. In the empire, there aren't many good people like me and Sheriff Lin."

"Okay!"

Li Xiaoli wiped away her tears and nodded vigorously.