Chapter 52: Chapter 52: Chu Bing’s Recruitment
“Quick, shoot this criminal!”
Upon seeing Zhang Si, those family heads were like drowning men clutching at straws as they called out.
Although Zhang Si was merely a high-level martial disciple, not a match for them, he controlled a small squad of the City Guard Army.
And the City Guard Army in the County Town were armed with the Moon-Slaying Bow, able to easily kill high-level martial masters, which was extremely terrifying.
So, even if Shi Hao was a high-level martial master at the peak, so what?
Shi Hao’s expression darkened as he said, “It seems you haven’t learned your lesson.”
His voice carried a hint of murderous intent.
“How dare you threaten us?” Zhang Si raised his hand, and instantly, twenty City Guard soldiers drew their bows, aiming their chilling arrowheads at Shi Hao.
Shi Hao was naturally fearless. He was not a high-level martial master but possessed the strength of a primary-level Martial Sect and was even about to step into the intermediate-level Martial Sect.
He didn’t even glance at Zhang Si but stared down the ten major family heads. His eyes, brimming with murderous energy, made those family heads involuntarily feel a chill in their hearts.
Zhang Si was half dead with anger. Although he was only a high-level martial disciple, he controlled a unit of the City Guard Army, like possessing a significant killing weapon. Who wouldn’t address him respectfully as Captain Zhang?
Now, to be ignored by a youth!
He was about to give the order to attack Shi Hao when suddenly, a figure leaped over.
“Young Prince!” Upon seeing him, Zhang Si quickly bowed and saluted.
The person, indeed, was the Crown Prince Chu Fei.
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Besides, what if the throne were really passed to Chu Fei?
When the ten major family heads saw Chu Fei, they felt as if they had seen a lifesaver.
The elites within the city were all for Chu Fei succeeding to the throne, and they were no exception. They saw it as their lord coming to their rescue.
Chu Fei smiled and said to Shi Hao, “Young Master Shi, could you do the Young Prince a favor and release the captives?”
Shi Hao had already collected quite a sum in “compensation” and was essentially satisfied. If not for Zhang Si’s interference, he would have released the captives after having his fun.
Zhang Si’s aggressive posture had annoyed him deeply.
Well, Chu Fei was indeed good at handling people so why not give him face.
Shi Hao smiled, jumped down from the crowd, and said, “Fine, then I’m heading back first.”
“Good, the Young Prince still needs to handle some things and will seek Young Master Shi’s company another time,” Chu Fei said very politely, having gained even more respect for Shi Hao after this incident.
Shi Hao waved his hand, picked up his takeout from the restaurant, and then strode away.
“Young Prince!” Zhang Si stepped forward, very unwilling to let go and said.
Such a criminal deserves to be shot!
Chu Fei glared at him with full authority, instantly causing Zhang Si to dare not say another word and bow his head as he backed down.
“Young Prince, you must stand up for us!”
“That madman was too abominable!”
The family heads, now free, immediately began to complain to Chu Fei.
They definitely couldn’t handle a high-level martial master themselves, so if they were to seek revenge, they could only rely on the Young Prince.
Chu Fei stayed back to quell the anger of these family heads — after all, he was the one they aligned with, and he couldn’t let their hearts grow cold.
“That villain extorted no less than one hundred thousand taels of silver from each of our families!”
Chu Fei was startled; Shi Hao was indeed bold, blatantly extorting them.
But what could be done now?
Having chosen to intervene himself, he could only manage the aftermath.
After much persuasion, all ten family heads were finally appeased, and Chu Fei immediately went to see Shi Hao. In just a few days since his arrival at County Town, Shi Hao had already beaten up the Han Family’s Young Master and extorted a round from the top ten secondary noble families.
What if, in a few more days, he decided to tear down the Prince’s Mansion as well?
Trying to foster some goodwill, Chu Fei expressed his wish to receive Shi Hao’s Visit NovelHub for more amazing novels and chapters.
Shi Hao was noncommittal. He was just passing through and would soon head to the Imperial Capital.
There, it would be his stage to shine.
Those who owed him would pay him back!
After staying a while, Chu Fei tactfully took his leave, knowing Shi Hao was too powerful and held an extraordinary status. He could only request, not dare to threaten.
“Liu Mang, Bai Hua, I brought food back for you,” Shi Hao called over Liu Mang and the little girl.
The two were thrilled and immediately began wolfing down the food.
“Eh, it seems like the portion size of each dish is a bit small.” After a few bites, Fatty became suspicious, “Stone, are these leftovers from you?”
“How could that be, I specifically asked the restaurant to make these fresh for you!” Shi Hao said with righteous indignation.
“Oh?” Fatty still looked skeptical.
“If you’re not eating, then forget it,” Shi Hao used his trump card.
“Don’t, don’t, don’t.” Fatty immediately lost his temper and resumed eating with his head lowered.
There was a lot of this takeout food; even dinner was covered. Thus, the three of them did not go out that evening but ate the leftovers from lunch instead.
But just after they finished dinner, someone else came.
Fatty went to open the door, letting in a young man with an imposing aura, standing tall and vigorous.
“I’m Chu Bing,” the young man immediately introduced himself.
Shi Hao didn’t take it seriously and casually asked, “What do you want?”
Chu Bing immediately felt a strong displeasure, did you really think you are something?
“The Young Prince thinks highly of you,” he managed to suppress his emotions, “How about it, would you consider following the Young Prince? Once he ascends to the throne, your rewards will not be sparse.”
It should be noted that even if Shi Hao became a Primary Level Martial Sect, he could never become a Commandery Prince because that title is reserved for those related to the Chu Family.
So, mixing with him and becoming a close official to a Commandery Prince, that’s the real deal.
Shi Hao shook his head, “Leave before I beat you up!”
Chu Bing involuntarily gasped, his eyebrows raising and quivering.
This man… has quite the nerve!
But he did not burst out because he knew that he, just a Primary Level martial master, was no match for Shi Hao.
Fine, since you refuse to appreciate kindness, don’t blame me for being ruthless.
Chu Bing gave a faint smile and stood up to leave.
At the door, he stopped, turned around, and said, “Shi Hao, you will regret your decision today!”
With that, he strode away.
“Stone, that guy was so arrogant, do you want to beat him up?” Fatty looked visibly annoyed.
“Can’t be bothered,” Shi Hao replied. He didn’t want to get involved in this brotherly struggle for the throne, but if they crossed him, he didn’t mind taking lives.
The night passed, and in the morning, Shi Hao started his practice full of anticipation. The Nine Revolutions Sky-Plundering Scripture unfolded, but after three revolutions, he hit his power limit.
Just like before, he easily broke through this sixth limit.
By the end of the Nine Revolutions, his strength reached 83,000 kilograms.
Middle-Level Martial Sect!