Zhang Wei and Zhang Yong were not truly seeded from this small village, they were originated from different towns. Previously this small village was able to trade its resources from nearby towns or cities without a problem.
During that time Village Chief's sister, Fang Xue, was the one who handles the trading, also during that time, she meets Zhang Yong and his child Zhang Wei who is a small and ordinary merchant, at that time Zhang Wei is already 16 years old.
19 years had passed Fang Xue died with an unknown disease and after years passed a mysterious random invasion of beasts occur in their small village. Now it's been 3 years they've been fighting for their lives and land, and many people already perished.
A week ago Zhang Yong and another villager named Lin He, they've volunteered themselves to cross this dangerous forest and asks assistance from the Flame Sect and Mountain Sect, located in the Sheep's Horn City, which is two sects reside namely, Flame Sect, and Mountain Sect.
Zhang Yong asks for assistance to Mountain Sect while Lin He went to Flame Sect, also Lin He was the first one to depart since they are not walking on the same road.
Unfortunately, it's only Zhang Yong who returns, which means there is a high chance Lin He meets his end in the forest.
"Brother in law, up till now you were still suspicious to me? why would I do that to my beloved wife? since she died I did not look for any other woman because I want to prove that she is the last girl that I will love." Zhang Yong said while wearing a solemn face, then he looks at the villagers and said in loud.
"My dearest villagers, I have already contacted the Mountain Sect and they said they were willing to help us get rid of those damn beast, I already inform them of our location, and tomorrow they were already here." He said while smiling.
The villager's claymore to express their happiness while others are dancing. At long last freedom is only a step away to reach, there would be a time where they are hopeless and want to kill themselves because of too much pressure of losing someone dear to them. Now to them, Zhang Yong's willingness to sacrifice himself for the sake of their small village give them hope.
Zhang Yong's mode change when he saw a new face in their village. "Brother in law, may I know who is this young man is? Did brother Lin He succeeded?" He asks while wearing a dog smile.
However, Fang Xin still did not know who Long Jiang is, so he glanced at Long Jiang. Then Long Jiang began to explain what happened to him why he came into this place. Zhang Yong laughed after hearing Long Jiang's story then pitted him and patted Long Jiang's shoulder.
While Zhang Yong looks lively, Fang Xin feels hopeless. His first thought was Lin He able to cross the forest somehow and Long Jiang is a disciple of the Flame Sect, who came to help them but his world feels blown up after he listened to Long Jiang's story. But still, he accommodates him inside.
Fang Yu escorted Long Jiang then provides food and a house to rest, he wanted to make sure that he can satisfy Long Jiang so he chose the best one for him.
"Brother Long Jin, I apologized but this is the only best house I can provide for you." Fang Yu said while scratching his head.
"No, don't apologize, brother Fang Yu, I am very satisfied with this."
"Haha, brother Long Jin is certainly the best. I will not disturb your time anymore, I know you need to rest and if you need something just let me know, I will leave this Messaged Bird to you." After he gives the messaged bird to Long Jiang he exited himself.
Messaged Bird is a grade 1 beast, this bird is not a fighting type beast. But even so, the price of this bird is very expensive, because of its difficulty to catch, also this bird has its superb ability. It can record voice and retain the info as long as it's alive or the owner did not erase it.
While Long Jiang was meditating, Fang Yu did not rest himself and went directly to his father who seems hopeless about the situation.
"Father, you seemed so hopeless today this time, what's the matter?"
Fang Xin take a deep sigh and told his son what he found out. "I just receive the Messaged Bird I give to Lin He, unfortunately, it is on the verge of dying but it was able to convey Lin He last words, he said Zhang Yong is a traitor. He colluded with the Mountain Sect disciple, there is a still message but the sounds get distorted. I wanted to get more info but unfortunately, the bird died."
Fang Yu killing intent rose because of anger "Damn him, because of his greediness too many people suffer. Wait then maybe auntie is... DAMN HIM! ZHANG YONG I'LL KILL YOU!" When Fang Yu tried to leave blinded by hate. A silhouette moves too quickly and it's already in front of him, it was Fang Xin who quickly stride to prevent his son from causing turmoil.
'Pow'
A fist that blown Fang Yu back and also brings him to his consciousness. When he is already at his self-control, he quickly gets up and wipes the blood that leaks in his mouth, and saw his father kneeling and vomiting a slump of blood.
Fang Yu quickly stride and help his father and feed him with a healing pill to alleviate the pain. When Fang Xin already sits back in his chair, he looks at his son. "You damn brat! You almost succumbed to your hate, didn't you noticed it? This is Zhang Yong's plan, if not why the messaged bird recently arrives and its wounds are still fresh. What he wants you is to cause turmoil so that people will lose trust and respect in us, based on what's going on now most of the villagers were in favor of Zhang Yong because they know his bravery saves the village."
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In Long Jiang house
Long Jiang opened his eyes after he felt killing intent. "This doesn't look good." He said then back to meditation again.
Seconds after his silhouettes banished.
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In Zhang Yong House.
"Hahahaha! Did you feel it? They must be already received that bird. But the plan goes against my expectations, it seems this old dog is still using his bean brain. It doesn't matter, tomorrow is the day we will be ruler in this village and we can do whatever we want, hahahahaha! huh??.." Zhang Yong was surprised to see his son is not happy.
"Son, why you are not happy? our victory is only one step away." Zhang Yong happily said to his son.
"I don't know father but I do doubt your words. That young man is not ordinary, you need to kill that young man, father." You can tell how scared Zhang Wei to Long Jiang due to the tone of his voice.
"Cut that shit! Zhang Wei my son, don't be scared. I already proved that he is a normal person, that's when I patted him earlier I injected my qi to him but there is no reaction, meaning that his meridian is broken that is why my injected qi only flow to nothingness" He said to his son with a bit of annoyance.
"But father, I already experienced his killing intent in the forest it is so dense like a ferocious beast."
" Wei'er...Wei'er... My son, the martial arts world is full of deception, the first one to falter is the first one to lose. Keep on remember that and if he is a cultivator how can he win to the true warrior nurtured by the sect? Stop your doubt and relax because tomorrow is the day that our day to shine." Zhang Yong did not believe his son's words.