bestfiction Chapter 59 Nanyangzi
Chapter 59 Nanyangzi
The entire army has completed its reorganization, forming a total of eighteen new recruit squads.
The three captains stood still; their mission was over.
"Each squad leader should lead their team to the tallest tower to fill out their identification information. A new recruit training instructor will then come to pick you up."
Upon hearing this, Zhong Ming beckoned the three of them to leave. Directly in front of the square was the main street, a wide cobblestone street teeming with people. If you threw eighteen squads of new recruits into it, they wouldn't even make a ripple.
They had never seen so many cultivators before. Most of them were dressed in military uniforms, and even those dressed casually had identification tags hanging on their heads.
Yunzhou doesn't mind the existence of bounty hunters. In a land that has been plundered by the Chen family dynasty, there are still "wild" cultivators, and the government doesn't mind letting them enjoy some benefits.
Xuanjing walked along the road, exclaiming in amazement. His boots sloshed on the ground, making him look like a "legless" roly-poly toy, wobbling as he moved forward.
"What's wrong, Fellow Daoist Xuanjing?"
“This is truly an ingenious design.” Xuan Jing swallowed hard, pointing to the bluestone bricks beneath his feet. “The runes carved on these are truly amazing. They are both a sturdy defensive rune and part of an offensive formation. Even if I had another thousand years, I couldn’t have come up with such a brilliant design.”
"Oh, Fellow Daoist Xuanjing also knows about formations?"
"I don't understand, but all the Taoist arts under heaven come from the same source. Talismans and formations are somewhat similar, but my Taoist skills are still shallow, and I can't grasp their wonders."
Yue Kaishan pushed Chen Dahai at the very back. Seeing the two "experts" chatting happily, he also wanted to figure out what the mystery was, but he couldn't see anything strange about the bricks under his feet.
It's just a simple brick.
He subtly increased his strength, stomping harder on the bluestone bricks, but all he received in response was the usual recoil.
Sitting in the wheelchair, Chen Dahai felt a swaying motion, making his bottom very uncomfortable.
What's wrong? Is my wheelchair broken? Are there pebbles stuck in the wheels?
He turned his head from side to side, checking the wheels of his wheelchair.
Yue Kaishan thought Chen Dahai had made another discovery and felt that he should also make some discoveries.
Otherwise, I'll look like a fool.
"Well, Brother Xuanjing is absolutely right. The defensive power is indeed extraordinary. If I had stomped on it, I would have at least cracked an ordinary bluestone brick, but this brick is completely intact. I think this road could easily support a heavy chariot weighing several thousand kilograms."
Chen Dahai then realized what was happening and said in a tone that was both kind and irritating, "This is a wheelchair, not a war chariot. You don't need to use so much force."
It was after the word "wheelchair" was uttered that several curious individuals from the surrounding teams couldn't resist coming over.
A young man in fine clothes approached with an arrogant air, walking with measured steps. He greeted them politely:
"Fellow Daoist, are your legs alright?"
"It's just a minor injury, nothing serious."
Chen Dahai tried to brush the matter off, but the other party wouldn't let it go.
"I am Nanyangzi of Lingxiao Cave Heaven. I have some knowledge of alchemy. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask."
"Thank you for your kind offer, fellow Daoist." Chen Dahai forced a smile from his pained expression, which made him look even stranger. "The Daoist name you've chosen is rather grand."
"Ha, I have inherited this name and this ambition. Fellow Daoist, may I tell you about your legs? If you know the reason, I might be able to get you some pills to help you once."
Yue Kaishan sensed something was off about this guy, but couldn't quite put his finger on it, so he spoke up to stop him, saying, "Brother Chen, if you want to say it, then say it; if you don't want to, then don't."
Seeing the boy's face turn from white to black, Chen Dahai immediately tried to smooth things over, "It's just some shameful thing within the sect. It's nothing more than arguing with an elder and getting his leg broken."
There were only a few people talking, but many were listening intently. The recruits were most curious about a few things: first, what was the madman who was about to explode? Second, the mysterious girl carrying a large bow. Third, the strange cultivator in a wheelchair.
Hearing this, the people outside smiled knowingly. The young man didn't press the matter further, cupped his hands in farewell, and gave Yue Kaishan a cold look before leaving.
Yue Kaishan was already getting angry. This guy had no manners at all; he came right up and started asking about other people's secrets. He must be out of his mind.
After he had walked a little further away, some words drifted to his ears.
“I won the bet, so I’ll pay it all. I always said he must have been beaten up. How could his legs be crippled by a serious illness? How could someone like that get into the army?”
"Oh dear, I never expected this. I thought he was some kind of hero from the Qimen sect. It turns out he was kicked out by his master and exiled to the army."
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The group talked enthusiastically, seemingly without much regard for Chen Dahai's feelings.
Yue Kaishan was instantly enraged, "Hey, you guys..."
Xuan Jing, being so quick-witted, immediately chimed in, "Hey, the three of us have never seen such a stupid idiot."
He turned his head and winked at Yue Kaishan, leaving the burly man completely bewildered.
Huh? What do you need me for?
Zhong Ming walked ahead without turning around, but twisted his neck and replied, "That's right, I've never seen such an idiot. They believe whatever we say. Next time, tell him we broke our legs when we went swimming in the river and a fish knocked them off, and see if that moron believes us."
Upon hearing this, Yue Kaishan's anger subsided slightly, and he also shouted at the top of his lungs, "I think it's more accurate to say that he was sitting still when he was hit by a meteorite from outer space, and the meteorite was turned into a wheelchair."
Xuan Jing suppressed a laugh and immediately chimed in, "No, no, no, with their brains, they might actually believe it."
The group sang in unison, drawing stares from those around them, which made the boy who had asked the question turn a deep purplish-red with anger.
More importantly, the losers of the bet refused to pay up and immediately denied the debt.
Why should we pay you if you've been cheated? Who told you the truth about his broken leg? Everyone's lying, but we gamblers are the ones who have to be honest. A win is a win, a loss is a loss. Anyone who lies has to pay everyone's share!
Not only did the group withdraw their hands from paying, but they also extended their hands to ask for money.
The boy, enraged, strode forward and demanded an explanation in a stern voice:
"How dare you lie to me?"
Yue Kaishan snorted and wanted to retort, but was interrupted by Chen Dahai's words. The four of them pretended not to see the boy and continued to mock his stupidity, heading towards the high-speed rail with their goal unchanged.
Nanyangzi rushed in front of Zhong Ming and blocked the four-person group.
"You bunch of liars, how dare you deceive me! A bunch of idiots! I gave you a chance to form a good relationship with me, but you scum chose to offend me..."
Seeing that Zhong Ming still ignored him, Nan Yangzi patted Zhong Ming's shoulder.
"Hey, who dares to commit violence in the street!"