MM Racing Chapter 78 Oh no! I've become a substitute!
Chapter 78 Oh no! I've become a substitute!
Chapter 78 Oh no! I've become a substitute!
"Ah! That vixen is despicable and shameless!"
Wan Suiyu clutched her wrist, her face deathly pale.
Yin Susu sneered: "I am a witch, and despicable and shameless are my true colors. I forgot to mention, the Seven Star Nails don't cause much damage, and the poison they're coated with isn't very strong."
The point is, I fired three mosquito stingers, and you only dodged two, one hitting your left leg. Did it itch? Can you still jump?
Yin Susu's smile grew even brighter.
It was radiant yet cruel.
Cruelty tinged with the bloody majesty of a witch.
"Witch, your hidden weapons are powerful, but your martial arts are too weak. Even with only one hand, I can break your Eagle Claw Hand. Die!"
Wan Suiyu rushed towards Yin Susu without regard for anything else. Just then, Zhang Canjin also rushed over. Yang Yan stared blankly at him, as if he were using someone else to do the dirty work.
Considering Xu Qingya's scandalous affairs, it's not hard to understand why Yang Yan wanted to use Zhang Canjin to get rid of Yin Susu; it would be strange if she didn't think that way.
"Snapped!"
Yin Susu and Wan Suiyu exchanged a palm strike.
The Seven Star Nails were still hidden in the palm, and Wan Suiyu's palm was pierced again. In a short period of time, her palm was pierced twice by the mother and child nails, and one arm was completely useless.
However, with Wan Suiyu's cover, Zhang Canjin grabbed Yin Susu's shoulder with his claws, intending to crush Yin Susu's shoulder bone, but a burning pain came from his palm.
It felt like being stung by a poisonous scorpion!
A venomous scorpion containing fire poison!
"Ah! You—you dared to poison me—"
Zhang Canjin said that among the underworld gangs, the most skilled at sneak attacks are the Power Gang, and the most despicable are the Black Water Gang. Although the Sky Eagle Sect is a demonic sect, it has a very upright reputation.
You, the young lady of the Sky Eagle Cult, how can you be even more despicable than the Blackwater Gang? The White-browed Eagle King, Yin Tianzheng, has lived a life of integrity and uprightness. Are you his biological daughter?
"This isn't poisoning, it's self-defense!"
Yin Susu looked at Zhang Canjin with a smug expression.
Knowing that her martial arts skills were somewhat lacking and that her equipment-based strategy would eventually be countered, Yin Susu persuaded Cheng Lingsu to apply Red Scorpion Powder to her clothes so that anyone who touched Yin Susu would experience a stinging sensation on their skin.
Zhang Canjin had no idea that Yin Susu had such methods. His palm was hit by the red scorpion powder, and his palm burned with pain. He subconsciously took two steps back. Immediately afterward, a sharp pain came from his lower back, and his strength in his hands and feet dissipated as if flying away.
Looking back, Yang Yan, holding a black iron dagger, stabbed Zhang Canjin hard in the lower back. After the successful strike, she spun him around three or four times before quickly retreating several steps.
Fallen petals and flowing water rushed forward in a rush.
Firstly, he wanted to claim credit, and secondly, he was worried that Yang Yan and Yin Susu would be injured by Zhang Wan's desperate attack. If the two women were injured, even the greatest credit would be lost!
Wan Suiyu lost an arm and a leg, Zhang Canjin's right hand was poisoned, his lower back was pierced, and he suffered internal injuries from being ambushed by Luo Hua Liu Shui. He was already at his last gasp.
Even so, Yang Yan remained cautious.
The group took turns launching attacks, leaving no chance for the other side to deliver a fatal blow. After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Zhang Canjin lost too much blood and collapsed to the ground. Wan Suiyu sighed, knelt on the ground, and raised her hands in surrender.
Fu Yongxiang, who was watching the battle from the corner, couldn't help but spit out, "Damn it! You old bastard! You're all talk and no action, but when it comes to danger, you surrender even more readily than I do. You don't have as much backbone as I do!"
Yang Yan laughed and said, "We caught a big fish!"
Yin Susu counted on her fingers: "The Blackwater Path has three villains, four staffmen, five swordsmen, six palm masters, seven elders, and two divine lords. Now, the three villains and four staffmen have been captured alive, the Fiery Divine Lord is dead, and the two protectors have surrendered. There aren't many experts left!"
Yang Yan looked down at Wan Suiyu: "Back when the Blackwater Gang besieged Yan Kuangtu, four elders died, and another was captured alive by Yan Kuangtu. After so many years, how many people have you replaced them? What are their backgrounds?"
Yin Susu added, "Wan Suiyu, don't even think about lying! We'll cross-verify! If you utter even half a lie, I'll chop off Zhang Canjin's hands, then his arms, then his legs, and finally his face!"
The unconscious Zhang Canjin twitched twice.
Wan Suiyu gritted her teeth: "Despicable!"
Yang Yan transmitted her voice secretly: "This isn't even the most despicable thing! The most despicable thing is yet to come. I know that Zhu Shunshui isn't the real Zhu Datianwang, but a stand-in. You must know who the real Zhu Datianwang is, right?"
A look of horror flashed across Wan Suiyu's eyes.
Yang Yan continued via telepathic communication: "Don't worry! I won't ask this question publicly! I don't want to know who Zhu Datianwang is! I just want to tell you that tonight's killing trap is prepared for Zhu Shunshui!"
Wan Suiyu looked somewhat confused, her eyes glazed over.
Yang Yan continued to transmit her voice secretly: "Very few people know the true identity of Zhu Datianwang. As long as we eliminate these people, Zhu Shunshui will be Zhu Datianwang! Killing Zhu Shunshui is eliminating Zhu Datianwang!"
Wan Suiyu's bewildered expression turned into terror.
Yang Yan delivered the final blow: "I was speaking to you secretly just now, so no one else knows what I said. The only thing you can do now is to loudly proclaim the true identity of Zhu Datianwang. Otherwise, once Zhu Shunshui is killed, the Blackwater Path will cease to exist!"
However, if you shout it out, the real Zhu Da Tian Wang will hunt you down at all costs! There are more than a hundred people here who can testify that I did not threaten you; it was you who voluntarily knelt down and surrendered, betraying Zhu Da Tian Wang!
Of course, you have another option.
Cooperate with the imperial court to eliminate Zhu the Great King.
Judging from your expression, especially when I said the word "court," your eyes became unusually terrified.
Zhu Datianwang was a member of the imperial court.
He is—Zhu! A chivalrous hero! A martial artist!
Yang Yan didn't have the precognitive advantage of a time traveler; she relied entirely on reasoning and analysis based on known clues. There were two people she couldn't ignore in the series of events that occurred in Jingxiang.
One is Xu Qingya.
One of them is Zhu Xiawu!
Coincidentally, Zhu Xiawu is the prime suspect!
Yang Yan made a wild guess, and seeing Wan Suiyu's eyes almost popping out of their sockets, she knew she had guessed correctly. She gently waved her hand, making a "please" gesture.
Yang Yan's psychological tactics are extremely effective.
A single-minded approach can lead to a double bind.
This is not sophistry, it is a calculated move.
This is a deficiency that Zhu Xiawu cannot make up for.
This is the most unsolvable contradiction of the "stand-in".
Using a body double is dangerous.
The substitute and the master are the greatest enemies.
The master will get rid of the substitute sooner or later.
The substitute will try every means to replace the master.
This is a contradiction, a life-or-death contradiction, an unsolvable life-or-death contradiction, but it is not Zhu Xiawu's flaw. Zhu Xiawu's flaw is: how to ensure his secrecy.
First, the top brass of the Blackwater Gang must have trusted confidants!
Secondly, the number of confidants cannot be too large. A secret known to three people cannot be called a secret. A secret known to dozens of people is worth about the same as a newspaper.
Finally, the substitute's martial arts skills must be strong enough. In the eyes of 99.99% of the Blackwater Path disciples, Zhu Shunshui is the Great King Zhu. If Zhu Shunshui dies, the Blackwater Path will not only fall apart, but will at least plummet!
In short, as long as Zhang Canjin and Wan Suiyu are unable to speak, and then Zhu Shunshui is killed, Zhu Xiawu will have one thought in that instant:
Oh no! I've become a stand-in!
Wan Suiyu is caught in a dilemma.
Without saying a word, Zhu Shunshui is none other than Zhu the Great Heavenly King!
If word gets out, Zhu Xiawu's legitimate identity will be completely ruined, and he will be reduced from a divine constable to a wanted criminal. He will do everything he can to eliminate the traitor and relieve his hatred.
Wan Suiyu has another option.
Tell Zhuge Zhengwo the secret of the Blackwater Channel.
Please, Mr. Zhuge, eliminate Zhu Xiawu.
As long as Zhu Xiawu dies, Wan Suiyu can save her own life, at least until autumn.
Thinking of Zhu Xiawu's unfathomable martial arts skills, especially his miraculous assassination techniques, how could Wan Suiyu dare to make a decision so easily? Her eyes rolled back, her mouth twisted, and she let her internal injuries rage as she collapsed to the ground unconscious.
Yang Yan didn't press them too much, and had Zhang Canjin and Wan Suiyu bound with ropes and sealed with magnetic needles.
If you want to cover something up, the best way is to ignite something bigger. There are too many ups and downs in the martial arts world. Small things like poisoning and murder can be covered up quickly as long as there is another explosive event.
That's exactly what Zhu Xiawu did.
Zhu Xiawu didn't know how many secrets the Three Evils and Four Sticks had revealed, nor how many secrets Xu Qingya knew. He only knew one thing: he was in great danger.
Having weathered decades of trials and tribulations, Zhu Xiawu possessed an exceptionally keen sense of danger. Ever since that day when Xu Qingya brought Cheng Lingsu to treat his injuries, Zhu Xiawu felt a chill run down his spine, as if he had been cursed by someone.
From then on, I had a string of bad luck.
Either their weaknesses were discovered, or their long-hidden water fortress was destroyed. Next, the elite managers of the Blackwater Road were captured alive. In order to save their lives, these people would definitely reveal all the secrets they had heard and seen.
To kill and silence witnesses, to cover up the buzz.
Zhu Xiawu has decided to go all out!
Xu Qingya guessed correctly!
Zhu Shunshui was indeed near Jiangling.
It's not in Gangneung, but nearby.
The journey by water would take about one night.
After receiving Zhu Xiawu's message by carrier pigeon, Zhu Shunshui had no choice but to set sail for Jiangling overnight. In order to settle in Jingxiang, the Blackwater Gang had mobilized most of its forces. Apart from the "Six Palms" guarding their own stronghold, all the other experts had been dispatched.
"Six Palms" are orphans adopted by Zhu Shunshui. They are loyal to Zhu Shunshui and are the sharpest blades in the Blackwater Gang. No matter how dangerous the mission, as long as it is given to them, they will carry it out without hesitation, even if it costs them their lives.
The "Five Swords," the Gentle Water God, along with several newly recruited elders, all participated in this matter.
Zhu Shunshui stood at the bow of the boat, looking at Jiangling engulfed in flames, and cursed Zhu Xiawu for his shamelessness.
This is clearly an attempt to use him as a scapegoat!
Under these circumstances, regardless of whether the Blackwater Gang can establish a presence in Jingxiang, they will face repercussions from the imperial court.
Storming the county government office is tantamount to rebellion.
Since things had come to this point, anger was pointless, so he could only vent his anger on Xu Qingya at the dock. Xu Qingya, clad in armor and holding a sword, stood at the Jiangling dock, with the newly gathered martial arts masters of Jingxiang behind him. Xu Qingya had lured them together with benefits.
"Heroes, the purpose of the Blackwater River bandits is obvious. If we allow them to land, thousands of bandits will kill at will. Who can protect themselves?"
I, Xu, am unworthy, but I am willing to lead you all in resisting the river bandits as the successor of the Martial Saint. Those who are willing to fight, please follow me forward. Those who do not wish to fight, please go back immediately. I will not force you. Do not interfere with my formation!
If any villains take advantage of the chaos, stir up trouble, or even collude with traitors and villains, Xu swears that he will search high and low, even to the ends of the earth, to bring them to justice!
This is the token of the King, whose banners are as high as his shoulder!
Xu hereby guarantees that all participants in the war:
I. Those who live will receive a reward, and those who die will receive a pension;
Second, injured brothers will receive free medical treatment.
Third, those who aspire to become officials will be rewarded for military merit.
Fourth, for those who wish to live a carefree life, I, Xu, am the deputy head of the Dragon Guard Manor and can provide you with convenient services!
Upon hearing Xu Qingya's shout, the trembling martial arts community of Jingxiang quickly calmed down. The biggest characteristic of the Jingxiang martial arts community was that it had a large number of people but no real masters. It was both a deeply entrenched local power and a disorganized mess.
With a renowned master like Xu Qingya leading the way, the group quickly found their leader. Xu Qingya was from Liaodong, but he practiced the Spring and Autumn Saber Technique, making him almost a successor of the Martial Saint.
From a martial arts perspective, he can be considered to be from Jingxiang!
In this way, there is no need to be "exclusive".
Most importantly, Xu Qingya promised benefits in three aspects: gold and silver, fame and official positions. The money was paid by the Tianying Sect, the fame was promoted by the Linglong Pavilion, and the official positions were bestowed by Liu Qingci. With support from the three beauties, the situation was fair and everyone could participate.
Even Cheng Lingsu has the responsibility of treating injuries!
Zhao Banshan shouted, "On behalf of all Wudang lay disciples, I, Zhao, obey Master Xu's command! Anyone who disobeys Master Xu's orders is an enemy of Wudang!"
"Fallen flowers and flowing water are willing to obey orders!"
"The Eight Trigrams Blade Sect is ready to obey your orders!"
"Iron Claw Gate is ready to obey orders!"
Yang Yan's "plants" stepped forward one after another!
Xu Qingya had saved Zhao Banshan's life, and the falling flowers and flowing water were pre-arranged. The Bagua Knife Sect was founded by Lengqin Jushi's disciple, and the Iron Claw Sect was an affiliated sect of the Sky Eagle Sect. With these people leading the way, many opportunists expressed their willingness to follow orders.
Most of these people are opportunists. Xu Qingya didn't expect them to fight bravely. As long as they don't cause trouble and can fight alongside him when things are going well, they can still be of value.
The massive blackwater warship is getting closer and closer.
Like a giant sea monster crawling in.
Zhu Shunshui has been famous for decades and participated in the siege of Yan Kuangtu. He is a senior Tiangang Grandmaster. Xu Qingya has a great reputation and his battle record is also quite good. However, Xu Qingya is too young. Even if Xu Qingya can defeat Zhu Shunshui, who should deal with the other masters of the Blackwater Path?
Yang Yan and Yin Susu stood on either side of Xu Qingya.
Xu Qingya said, "Ladies, we are destined to live and die together today. If I, Xu, am fortunate enough to survive, I am willing to formally propose marriage to you both, and we shall live happily ever after!"
Yang Yan smiled and said, "The moment I first saw you, I knew I could never live without you for the rest of my life!"
Yin Susu shrugged: "If you had said that before the battle started, I might have allowed you to skip all the tedious steps and go straight to the wedding night!"
Cheng Lingsu, who was brewing medicine in the back, couldn't hear the three people's conversation, but just by looking at their expressions, she knew that they must be whispering sweet nothings to each other, so she couldn't help but stomp her feet hard.
Zhao Banshan cautiously approached: "Please don't hit me, sisters-in-law. I wanted to say something—although it's inappropriate, what you just said—I have a feeling it wasn't a good thing, and it could easily cause trouble!"
Yin Yewang added, "Yes, yes, yes! I read about it in a storybook. It's said that if someone says something like, 'I'll go home and get married after this battle,' or 'My fiancée is waiting for me at home,' or 'I want to see my daughter,' nine times out of ten, something bad will happen. It's more effective than a curse!"
Yin Susu angrily retorted, "Big brother! If you can't speak properly, then shut your mouth! You just wait! When we get home, I'm going to tell Father, and I won't let him stop until he's beaten ten times with the rattan whip! You go practice your 'silence meditation'!"
Xu Qingya laughed and said, "Susu, your brother-in-law is a bit outspoken. He's not trying to be malicious. As for curses and such, how would he know anything about those things!"
Yin Yewang quickly replied, "Yes, yes, yes! I've practiced Eagle Claw Kung Fu since childhood and don't know any curse techniques!"
Xu Qingya's smile deepened: "My brother-in-law comes from a noble family, is dashing and charming, and has excellent luck with women. If I were to give my opinion, he's no less than me!"
Yin Yewang coughed twice, then suddenly felt a chill running down his spine and awkwardly shut his mouth.
Not far away, Zhu Xiawu fled on horseback.
How cunning Zhu Xiawu is!
From the moment he wasn't invited to join the war, he knew he had been exposed and that staying in Jingzhou would mean certain death.
We have to run away, and the faster the better!
"It's so late, where does Constable Zhu think he's going? The Blackwater Gang is launching a full-scale attack on Jiangling, and Constable Zhu, as the chief constable of the seven provinces of Jiangnan, is not protecting the people. From any perspective, this seems unreasonable!"
Five figures blocked Zhu Xiawu's path.
A man over seventy years old, with white hair and beard, held a silver spear in his hand and a precious sword hanging at his waist, standing tall and still.
A young and handsome man in his twenties, with both legs severed at the knees, was in a wheelchair and holding a hidden weapon.
The man was in his thirties, with thick eyebrows, big eyes, strong and powerful arms, clenched fists, and an imposing presence.
A man in his forties, unconventional and unrestrained, held a large gourd of wine, drank fine wine to his heart's content, and lay drunk on the clouds.
A man in his early twenties, with a cold and stern face, held a thin-bladed sword, his brows furrowed and eyes blazing with anger, exuding a bloodthirsty aura.
Zhu Xiawu sneered, "Mr. Zhuge, you're really giving me too much credit by joining forces with the Four Great Constables!"
"King Zhu of the Blackwater Channel is too powerful. To ensure absolute safety, I have no choice but to resort to this drastic measure!"
Zhuge Zhengwo pointed his gun at Zhu Xiawu!
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