Chapter 72, Blossoms

County government.

Zuo Boyang hurriedly opened the door and came in: "Master Zhen, there has been a big change, something happened to the Xia family!"

"oh?!"

Zhen Yi didn't even raise his head, he was still reviewing an official document with a steady mind and hands: "Don't panic, Boyang, speak slowly!"

"Master Zhen, according to the reports from the detectives we broke into the Xia Mansion, the servants and guards in the mansion have been attacked and fainted one after another... Another spy saw that two fifth-grade and six-grade warriors headed by the second bedroom of the Xia family's eldest room passed by.

Then there was only a scream... and then there was chaos and blood flowed like a river!"

"The most important thing is: according to one of the closer inspections, the only one who attacked the Xia family was a young man!"

There was a look of panic on Zuo Boyang's face that could not be concealed: "To be able to overthrow the Xia family single-handedly, it is almost certain that this person has at least a fourth-level strength, and may even be a third-level warrior!"

As Fang Rui expected, there were indeed some people who slipped through the net, including three or five Taiping Army spies. It was not difficult to pass on the news after the incident.

After all, although Fang Rui's personal strength is high, it is impossible to fully monitor the huge Xia family.

"Third grade?!"

Zhen Yi flicked her wrist and messed with the official documents in front of her, but she didn't even care. She suddenly raised her head and stared at Zuo Boyang.

"Master Zhen?!"

In Zuo Boyang's mind, his teacher has always been wise, calm, and calm. He has never seen Zhen Yi lose his composure like this.

This is not why Zhen Yi was so shocked.

Like Fang Rui, he also hates variables, especially such huge variables!

For people like them who have an overview of the whole situation and strive to control it, variables are the most annoying thing - just like this moment: it is obviously a low-end game, but a king jumps in halfway, causing chaos with just one person's power

If you lose the entire chessboard, how can you still play?!

"Master Zhen? Master Zhen?" Zuo Boyang called out twice before calling Zhen Yi back to his senses.

"To reach the third level, that requires... it's impossible! It should be a fourth level with two or three martial arts masters, a top fourth level expert, and combined with drugs, you can almost challenge the Xia family."

As expected of Zhen Yi, even though he lost his composure, it only took a few breaths for him to calm down again and guess the truth.

"How are the security measures I ordered carried out?" he asked seriously.

"I have always followed what you said. The codes change day by day; the terrain has also been transformed to facilitate the encirclement and killing of warriors; elite armored soldiers have been replaced to ambush, waiting for danger; in terms of food, there are doctors to distinguish, and any abnormalities will be reported..." Zuo Boyang

replied.

"That's good. Be more careful, especially tonight!"

"Master Zhen, do you doubt that person will come? But how is this possible?!" Zuo Boyang's eyes widened in shock.

How dare the other party?!

After provoking the Xia family, he still wanted to attack and kill the rebels, and wanted to bloodbath the two largest factions in Changshan City overnight? Is this crazy?

"Boyang, don't be careless. The more you think something is impossible, the more likely it is that it will happen."

At this time, Zhen Yi had regained her composure, and the aura of being in control of everything reappeared: "If that person holds the idea of ​​being invincible, thinking about being dark under the lamp, and annihilating the Xia family at once, our two families will be invincible."

, clearing Changshan City, that will come."

"However, people often stumble when they are on their way up. If that person really has such a mentality, I must teach him a lesson at the cost of his life!"

Zhen Yi, a warrior at the peak of the fourth rank, would never be able to defeat him in a head-on fight. But with his advance arrangements and some of his own special methods, he was still 80 to 90 percent sure that he would be able to defeat him.

People come and go.

"Master Zhen, do you want to provide reinforcements to the Xia family?" Zuo Boyang hesitated for a moment and then asked.

Zuo Risheng, his most beloved eldest son, was in the Xia Mansion. When he received the news before, he almost couldn't help but rush over, but he rationally suppressed the impulse and came over first to report.

"That boy from Risheng? He was invited tonight and went to Xia's house, right? I know this. But, Boyang, you have to know that if a person with auspicious Risheng has his own heavenly appearance, there will naturally be nothing going on at the moment; if something happens, you

It’s too late now.”

Zhen Yi thought for a moment and said: "Let's do this! Haven't those new soldiers been trained in formation? Let them put on armor and go to the Xia family to reinforce."

"Remember, there is no need to make a big show of it, beat gongs and drums, and there is no need to deliberately hide it."

Having said this, he stood up and patted Zuo Boyang's shoulder gently: "If that boy Risheng is really... Boyang, if you want revenge, staying here is the best choice."

"Master Zhen, I understand!"

Zuo Boyang took a deep breath, nodded heavily, and agreed.

He is not stupid either. After thinking for a moment, he understood what Zhen Yi was doing.

The purpose of letting the newly recruited soldiers wear armor and pretend to be elite soldiers is to show the enemy's weakness, create an illusion of emptiness in the county government, and lure the enemy to come.

Not making a big show of it, just beating gongs and drums, naturally to prevent it from being self-defeating and letting the person in the dark see something.

Rather than cover it up deliberately, it is also for the sake of nature. At the same time, it allows the people to see that the rebels are thinking about love. If the Xia family is in trouble, they can quickly provide support.

Of course, the symbolic meaning of this is far greater than the actual meaning. As Zhen Yi said, if the other party is really determined, it will be too late now.

‘I hope that person will come!’ Zuo Boyang thought to himself, a pair of falcon-like eyes flashing with fierce anger and overwhelming fighting spirit.

…

"The rebels are out?!"

Fang Rui paused and stood on the wall, looking into the distance.

There, a fiery snake snaked away. Under the dim light, there were Taiping soldiers in uniform and uniform steps.

"Bah, this so-called 'rebel army' is not a good thing either!"

Fang Rui thought of the dark materials he had read before and sighed: "The world is as dark as crows!"

In fact, after wiping out the Xia family, he had thought about raiding the Taiping Army again and clearing out the entire Changshan City in one fell swoop.

But I just thought about it for a moment and gave up immediately.

"It is impossible for my actions in the Xia family not to be leaked, and if the rebels are prepared, the success rate is very low! "Disguise" is not omnipotent, especially when the opponent is prepared."

"That ruthless man in the rebel army is very smart. Who knows, he has laid a dragnet right now and is waiting for me!"

To be honest, Fang Rui was extremely interested in the most mysterious ruthless man in Changshan City. He probably had some secrets behind this world.

He is very curious, but he also knows that "curiosity killed the cat" and can suppress his curiosity.

"For me, I would rather miss the opportunity than be reckless. After all, I have plenty of time, but I only have one life."

"Zhuge has always been cautious in his life, which is never a derogatory term, especially for an immortal like me. Only recklessness without knowing the depth is a big taboo!"

Fang Rui took a deep look in the direction of the county government office, then turned around and headed back towards Liushu Alley.

…

It's midnight.

County government.

Whenever there was any disturbance outside, Zuo Boyang would be alert to go out, but every time it was just a false alarm.

He paced back and forth anxiously, and finally couldn't hold it back and asked: "Master Zhen, tell me, why doesn't that person come?"

"Boyang, don't be anxious. Didn't I teach you before? Those who achieve great things must be calm. How can you be in such a panic?"

Zhen Yi took his time and reviewed the official documents without any pause in writing.

…

Another hour or two passed.

"Master Zhen?"

"Don't panic!"

Zhen Yi put down the official document, made a cup of tea, and drank it slowly.

In fact, his hands were a little sore from grading and writing all the time.

Just like dressing up, you can't just stick to one look and be conceited for a long time, right?

…

At dawn.

Zuo Boyang looked over again.

"Boyang, don't take it lightly! This time is the darkest time of the day and the most dangerous time."

Zhen Yi looked solemn and said: "The enemy is competing with us for patience!"

"yes!"

Zuo Boyang forced himself to cheer up.

…

But until it gets bright and the sun rises, nothing happens.

"Master Zhen?!"

Zuo Boyang looked at Zhen Yi again, already full of suspicion.
To be continued...