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Chapter 1622: Chapter 1622: Bandits
These bandits, who kill without hesitation, are also well-trained. Their division of labor is quite clear. They quickly arranged everything while chatting and laughing.
Two people crouched not far away, fearing discovery. Jiang Liangcheng quietly shared the story of the bandit leader.
"He is the young master of a wealthy family. Although he is illegitimate, he was the only male in the family and was greatly doted upon.
Being spoiled led to him becoming corrupt. At the age of thirteen, he forcibly assaulted his legitimate sister. That young woman was very gentle and didn’t dare to speak up.
He grew even more unscrupulous, tormenting his legitimate sister every day.
Walls have ears, and eventually, his legitimate mother discovered the scandal.
This was a tremendous disgrace and couldn’t be spread. Although his legitimate mother was gentle too, she wouldn’t stand idly by as her daughter was harmed.
Moreover, when it was discovered that the young woman was pregnant, being siblings of the same bloodline, who knows what kind of monster the child would be.
The young woman, upon learning the news, committed suicide by jumping into the well at night.
Her mother, having only one young woman, couldn’t bear it. When the Family Head was absent, she killed this man’s biological mother and intended to kill him too.
He was mischievous since childhood and had martial skills. The servants were not his match. Upon hearing of the young woman’s death and his mother’s death, he killed his legitimate mother.
He waited at home, imprisoning the servants. When the Family Head returned, could he tolerate this?
He accidentally killed his father; he was cruel indeed. Not half measures, he set the entire residence on fire. He escaped.
The news spread when some servants who weren’t burned to death shared the story.
Three years later, when there were robberies along the road, people realized it was that beast."
Qi Hao was shocked by what he heard; he’s even worse than a beast, isn’t he? To commit such acts?
Jiang Liangcheng continued, "He committed heinous crimes, robbing and murdering along this road. Generally, escort agencies avoid this path.
As time passed, many people sought refuge with him. Now, Taiping Village has dozens of such fugitives."
Qi Hao wondered why the Underworld hadn’t claimed such a person. Is it true that good people die young, while evildoers live on?
Over there, they began to eat. Jiang Liangcheng also ate dry rations.
"Brother Tan, you sleep. You keep watch."
"You sleep, I’ll watch."
Jiang Liangcheng was genuinely exhausted, after all, human bodies do tire.
He didn’t mind, fell asleep shortly after eating.
Qi Hao kept a vigilant eye on them, noting their organization, sending people ahead to scout, not just one. It seems they’ve gained experience as bandits.
They certainly wouldn’t discover Qi Hao’s presence; he had the means for such concealment.
Watching them rest, divided into two groups, with one person on guard in case of an emergency, ready to awaken companions.
Qi Hao noted that the man wasn’t sleeping, merely lying with his eyes shut. Such a person is truly ruthless.
Three hours later, Jiang Liangcheng awoke, "Brother Tan, you sleep. I’ll watch."
"Okay, they are all asleep. They might come at night, and he deployed two groups."
"Got it, you rest."
Qi Hao swiftly climbed a Da Shu and sat on a branch for cultivation.
He waited until nightfall before coming down as the bandits began eating.
"Brother Tan, a group returned, but I couldn’t hear clearly what they were saying."
"Hmm, let’s just wait."
The mosquito presence at night was bothersome, but inevitable.
With Divine Sense, Qi Hao observed two bandits running back, with another group about twenty strong following at a distance. Everyone seemed spirited, but is traveling at night wise? Confident to the point of arrogance?
Quickly, the pair reported back, initiating preparations.
With limited visibility at night, bandits pulled ropes to obscure views even when there were torches.
Within a quarter-hour, the group stopped nearby.
Qi Hao chuckled, impressed by their ability to detect the scent of smoke.
In the middle of a carriage sat a person that Qi Hao immediately recognized as being disguised as a man. Oh, there’s really such a scenario? An imperial envoy cross-dressing? Quite interesting.
As two approached wielding torches, the bandits charged.
Things became lively as the two groups clashed.
Those protecting the imperial envoy displayed great skill, holding their ground while bandits suffered over ten fatalities.
The bandit leader realized this confrontation was formidable, slowly approaching the carriage.
Jiang Liangcheng grew concerned, "Let’s head over."
Qi Hao nodded, having no objections, knowing what Jiang Liangcheng intended, "I’ll handle this side; you protect the carriage."
This pleased Jiang Liangcheng, and the two rushed forward.
Qi Hao dealt with bandits, knocking them out effortlessly, not killing them, but striking one at a time.
Jiang Liangcheng confronted the bandit leader, just in time to stop him from opening the carriage door, "Stop." As he spoke, his sword followed.
"Mind your own business."
"Those who witness injustice draw their sword to aid. Such heinous persons deserve condemnation from all."
The two fought, with no movement in the carriage.
Qi Hao kept his focus on the carriage, genuinely admiring the woman inside. Her composure was impressive, not paralyzed by fear, but remarkably calm.
Their abilities were evenly matched; the combat was indeed fierce.
Qi Hao had knocked out over ten remaining bandits; the rest were killed.
When inspecting the unconscious ones, the leader killed them all, quite ruthless.
Seeing the tide turn against him, the bandit leader feigned a strike and fled.
His speed was notable. "Brother Tan, don’t let him escape."
Qi Hao had no choice but to act quickly, darting like the wind after the bandit leader.
In mere moments, he caught up with him and knocked him out. The leader tied him up tightly, placing shackles on his feet, preventing escape.
He thanked Qi Hao, "Thank you, warrior, for your assistance."
Qi Hao reciprocated, "It’s no trouble."
Jiang Liangcheng remained by the carriage, providing full protection. He addressed the carriage, "Sir, there are twelve more bandits at Taiping Village, already under control."
The bandits here were eliminated; only those on the mountain remained.
"Excellent. Xu Hui, let’s proceed and deal with them directly."
"Yes, sir."