Chapter 401 Ask Heaven to Distinguish Loyalty from Treachery

Chapter 401 Ask Heaven to Distinguish Loyalty from Treachery

Chapter 401 Ask Heaven to Distinguish Loyalty from Treachery

Dongxia Lane is much better than Qingyin Lane.
The walls are neatly laid out, the ground is paved with bluestone slabs, and there are some green plants on both sides of the road, which are neatly trimmed and cleaned.

Most of the people living here are shop owners of Taihe Street and artists from brothels.

Most of them were prostitutes who sold their art but not their bodies, and they delved into talents such as poetry, songs, calligraphy, and painting.

In Kunming today, pure prostitutes are rare.

This is especially true for those living in Dongxia Lane, most of whom are kept here by brothels.

She said she was selling art but not her body, but as long as she had enough money,

She can make up some touching stories overnight, sell herself to become an oiran, and wait for customers to pity her.

Xiao Lan, who lives at No. 6 Dongxia Lane, is such a person.

It was still dark, but the lights at No. 6 Dongxia Lane were still on.

The small two-courtyard house is classically decorated and full of ancient charm.

In the main room, the orange-red candlelight shone on the window, illuminating human figures.

Time passed little by little until the sun appeared in the east, turning the pure black of the sky into dark blue.
The noise in the house gradually subsided, and the burning candle suddenly went out.

Half an hour later, the sky was completely bright.

The morning mist spread over the city of Kunming.

The sky also became dark and gloomy.

Countless dark clouds obscured the sunlight that was supposed to shine on the earth.

But Miao Hong in the room suddenly opened his eyes, his eyes were filled with bloodshot, and there was an unusual blush on his cheeks.

He sat up straight suddenly, and the haziness in his eyes quickly disappeared.

Even though he had just fallen asleep, he had been awake at noon for many years and it had become a habit.

He turned his head to look at his side, and on the left was a beautiful woman with disheveled hair.

Her face was still rosy with a slight blush, and her eyebrows were slightly furrowed, making her look particularly charming.

On the right is a handsome man with neatly combed hair, and his fair skin is particularly obvious even in the dim weather.

There was also a blush on his face. He was slowly opening his eyes at this moment, with a lazy look in his eyes, and asked softly:

"Master, is it time?"

Miao Hong's face was calm. He nodded slightly, lifted the quilt and was about to get out of bed.

But seeing Xiao Lan still lying there with no sign of waking up, a gloomy look flashed across his face, and he kicked her.

"Leave far away."

Xiao Lan, who flew backwards, suddenly opened his eyes and let out a scream.

But it was too late. She fell heavily to the ground naked.

The strange thing was that she was not angry or complaining, but she knelt on the ground in fear.

"Boss, it's Xiaolan's fault."

Miao Hong ignored her and didn't even look at her.

After a night of madness, what was left was a deep sense of emptiness and disgust.

Even when the handsome man behind him helped him put on his clothes, he was somewhat resistant.

He quickly put on his clothes, shoes and socks, looked at the handsome man kneeling on the bed, and ordered:

"Deal with the aftermath properly and don't reveal any clues."

As he spoke, his tone became heavier and emphasized:
“Now is a critical period.”

"It's the boss." The handsome man lowered his head with a sad face.

"Yeah." Miao Hong glanced at him and left quickly.

When the sound of the door closing came, the handsome man laughed, looked at Xiao Lan who was kneeling on the ground, moved his body, and sat beside the bed. His face was grim, but his voice was gentle:
"Xiaolan, I have high hopes for you, so don't let the boss down."

"Xiaolan understands."

Xiao Lan lowered her head tightly, moved her knees slightly on the cold ground, and soon came in front of the handsome man.

"Xiao Lan is here to serve you."

The handsome man smiled gently when he saw her like this.

He reached out and pinched Xiao Lan's chin, and patted her gently with his other hand. The frost on her face dissipated like a breeze:
"You are quite sensible. Come on."

As he spoke, he glanced toward the long window behind him and saw a hazy black shadow standing there.

A smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. As a male favorite, he knew best what the master liked.

Outside the house, Miao Hong stood on tiptoe and looked into the house through the gap and nodded with satisfaction.

The frosty face became smug again.

After watching for a while, when the two people in the room got entangled with each other,

He let out a light laugh.
He stretched out his finger and gently pushed the opened window paper, and it closed again.

Miao Hong put his hands behind his back and walked towards the door with unsteady steps.

He was even humming a little tune, obviously in a good mood.

At the gate of the courtyard stood a coachman and three guards.

They have dark complexion and are strong and sturdy, and are all warriors serving as local chieftains.

They knew Miao Hong's habits and had woken up before noon.

Seeing him coming, several people bowed slightly:
"Shopkeeper."

The driver turned around, opened the gate, and walked out.
He took down the footstool from the carriage and then sat in the coachman's seat.

Miao Hong walked out slowly, with the guards beside him looking alert.

Dongxia Lane seems particularly quiet in the morning, but the busy sounds from various courtyards can already be heard.

Miao Hong looked at the empty streets around him, then looked up at the gloomy weather with drizzling rain and cursed inwardly.

"unlucky."

Miao Hong walked towards the carriage, and the bluestone pavement under his feet made a slight noise due to his hurried steps.

He stepped skillfully onto the side pedal of the carriage, and with his hands lightly supported himself, he stood steadily on the shaft.

Then, he slowly lifted the heavy carriage curtain.

However, at this moment, time seemed to stand still.

Miao Hong's body stiffened involuntarily, his eyes suddenly widened, his pupils filled with astonishment and confusion.

How come there is someone here?

The interior of the carriage should be as smooth as a mirror.
At this moment, it was covered with dirt and weed debris, and there were a series of muddy footprints left on the floor.

Two old farmers with wrinkled faces, dark complexions, and a somewhat honest and uneasy look were squeezed in the carriage, their sweatshirts covered in mud.

When they looked at each other, they could see the panic in each other's eyes!

But before Miao Hong could react,

Two large hands covered with calluses suddenly stretched out from the carriage.
He grabbed one of his arms and clothes and pulled him into the car.

Miao Hong let out a cry of surprise, caught off guard, lost his balance, staggered a few steps and fell to the ground.

He looked up and saw two old farmers squatting in front of him.

The stench of sweat that hit him in the face almost overwhelmed him, and for a moment he was unable to breathe or think.

There was trepidation in their eyes, but their movements were simple and unpretentious.

One of the old farmers was holding a hatchet covered in mud, the tip of the knife flashing coldly.

He pursed his lips, then swung his knife down without hesitation, his movements swift and powerful.

He kept muttering to himself,

"Cut the sugar cane, cut the sugar cane."

The hatchet is sharp, the old farmer is strong,

Before Miao Hong could react, the front spike and the bend of the hatchet had already pierced into his back.

"what"

Miao Hong let out a scream, with a ruthless look in his eyes.

He knew that his enemies had come to him.

In my heart I regretted being so carefree yesterday, but I still acted without hesitation.

He rushed towards the old farmer holding the hatchet, and the two of them started fighting in an instant.

Another old farmer was holding a piece of firewood, one end of which had been sharpened to an extremely sharp point.

There was a ruthlessness in his eyes, and without hesitation, he stabbed out fiercely!

Phew——

There was a sound of flesh being pierced.

The precious silk clothes that Miao Hong was wearing were pierced, and the blood instantly dyed the clothes red!

Miao Hong's face showed pain, and his strength was disappearing rapidly.

He was extremely regretful at this moment, why did he take so many medicines!!

Blood splattered, and the small carriage was soon covered in blood as the three men wrestled back and forth.

Inside the carriage, the sounds of axes and sticks chopping, Miao Hong's dodging, and his rapid breathing intertwined and sounded thrilling.

Everything happens in a blink of an eye.

The driver and guards outside also reacted, their eyes widened suddenly, and they shouted:
"Protect the shopkeeper!"

Just then, hurried footsteps sounded from both sides of the carriage.

Several people paused, looked around, and their faces suddenly changed.

Suddenly, seven or eight people, all dressed as old farmers, jumped out from both sides of Dongxia Lane.

The weapons in their hands are also varied, including shovels, pickaxes, hoes, hammers, axes, and wooden sticks.

But without exception, their faces were filled with ferocity.

This made the two of them feel dazed for a moment, thinking they were fighting for water from the toast.

"Kill them!!"

Fierce shouts broke out on both sides, frightening several people.

"Quick, pull the carriage into the yard, let's stop them!"

A guard pulled out a hidden long knife from under the carriage, his face full of ruthlessness.

The other three guards did the same and drew their long swords!

The atmosphere froze for a moment.

The crowds on both sides just paused for a moment, and then rushed over quickly!
At this time, the driver reacted, spurred the horses, and rushed into the courtyard with the carriage.

There are too many people outside the door. As long as you enter the courtyard, you will have a chance to survive!

The four guards split into two groups, shouted loudly to both sides, and rushed forward quickly.

The soles of my feet stepped on the ground, making a tapping sound.

The long sword in his hand was placed at his side, with a sharp scream, as if cutting through the air.

At this time, several figures slowly appeared at the end of Dongxia Lane. They were over fifty years old.

Mr. Pei looked extremely haggard, like an eighty-year-old man.

He looked at the carriage rushing into the courtyard.
A fierce look suddenly appeared on his skinny face, like a ghost.
"Go, all of you, go and kill him!"

Mr. Pei let out a shrill roar towards Dongxia Lane, his eyes wide open and bloodshot, looking extremely terrifying.

The three servants beside him pursed their lips tightly.
One of the older people turned around and looked at Mr. Pei, and said quickly:
"Master, we are here, go back quickly and don't get implicated."

Mr. Pei did not answer, but just stood there alone, staring at the group of people fighting in front of him.

The man sighed and said, "Take care, sir."

He rushed over resolutely.

Although he is old, he is very agile.

The noises of quarreling and fighting rang out in Dongxia Lane, surprising countless people.

No. 6 Dongxia Lane. The carriage rushed into it. The driver looked back.
His face suddenly changed, and one of them rushed over.
The stick in his hand was already on his neck without any resistance. The driver tried to struggle and turn his head to avoid it.

But the sudden suffocation on his neck made his body go limp in an instant, and he seemed to have lost control of his hands and feet.

Although it was only for a moment, it was enough.

The foreign body sensation on his neck and the feeling of suffocation made the driver lower his head, widen his eyes, and struggle with all his might.
He could feel the enormous power and the severe pain in his neck!
His face turned red from not being able to breathe, and the world in his eyes began to become blurry.

But he didn't give up and continued to struggle.

Both hands kept scratching around, grabbing hair, digging eyes, and pulling ears!

But the old farmer's arm was as tight as steel, holding the stick tightly, his face was fierce, and he kept muttering:

"Drag the firewood, drag the firewood."

"Please spare me."

The driver felt his life slipping away and wanted to beg for mercy.

But before he could open his mouth, he heard a familiar voice. It was the shopkeeper's.
The shopkeeper was also begging for mercy.

Suddenly, the driver seemed to have lost all his strength. His limbs began to tremble violently and he kept hitting the carriage.

"bang bang bang"

In the carriage, Miao Hong and the old farmer were still wrestling.
He lay on the ground, raised his palms to his chest, and used his flesh and blood to block the chopping axe!

Above his head was an extremely ferocious face, with a simple and honest look.

But there was only a heart-wrenching murderous intent in his eyes!!

With this appearance and dress, he must be a farmer or a laborer.

In the past, Miao Hong despised such people the most. They worked so hard that they could not earn a few copper coins a day.
But now, he is a little scared.
Especially the old farmer's withered arms, with veins exposed, constantly pressing down on the hatchet! !
Miao Hong's body kept twisting, and blood spurted out, soaking the entire carriage.

The splashing sound in the distance became smaller and smaller, and a trace of sadness flashed across Miao Hong's face.
He knew that as long as the driver died and another man joined the battlefield, he would have no chance of survival.

He looked at the knife tip getting closer and closer, and could feel the dirt on it falling into his eyes.

But he didn't blink, he just turned his head sharply and looked at the closed house, his heart full of anticipation.

Time slows down at this moment, and every minute and every second is torture.

Finally, Miao Hong's pupils shrank slightly, and an indescribable joy blossomed on his face.

The door opened and a familiar figure rushed out.

She has long flowing hair, a slender figure, a still feminine face, and is holding a jet-black military crossbow with three arrows ready to be fired!
Miao Hong suddenly burst out with all his strength and shouted:
“Shoot them!!!”

The handsome man looked flustered and embarrassed at the moment, and rushed over quickly.

He did not choose to shoot from a distance, but instead tried to get as close as possible!
In front of the carriage, the old farmer who was strangling the driver heard the sound and turned his head to look.
What caught my eye was a pitch-black military crossbow that was almost pointed at my head.

The silver-white tip of the crossbow arrow is clearly visible, and a drop of rain can be seen falling from the sky.

The next moment, the handsome man resolutely pulled the trigger.
Bang!
There was a muffled sound and blood splattered everywhere.

The farmer's head seemed to have been kicked hard, and it suddenly tilted back, with blood and flesh bursting on his face.

A crossbow pierced his brain fiercely and came out from the back of his head! !
This bloody scene made the handsome man stand there in a daze, and the blood splattered on his face made his body tremble violently.

The next moment, my stomach felt like it was surging with waves, churning and trying to burst out! !

"quick!!"

Just then, a loud shout woke him up.
He quickly looked up and saw that the two were still in a stalemate.

The farmer seemed to have given up hope and hoped to die together with Miao Hong, with a ferocious look on his face.

The sharp spike on the front of the hatchet had pierced deeply into Miao Hong's cheek, and dark red blood gushed out.

The handsome man's eyes widened, he quickly raised his crossbow and fired a shot at the man!
boom!
A second muffled groan was heard, and the crossbow arrow pierced the man's neck and nailed deeply into the wall of the carriage!

Miao Hong only felt that the pressure on his body disappeared instantly, and he pushed the hatchet out with force.

But after pushing it twice, he found that the hatchet had been deeply engraved into the bones of his palm!
In desperation, Miao Hong had to endure the severe pain.

He pulled one hand out fiercely, and then endured the pain of the friction between the flesh and blood.

Grab the hatchet and pull it out!
"what"

The great pain almost made Miao Hong faint.
Ding--

The hatchet fell to the ground, awakening the handsome man who was standing there in a daze! !
He let out a shrill cry: "Boss! Are you okay?"

After the fight, Miao Hong felt extremely weak and his lips turned pale.
"Something's going on. Go quickly. Go out the back door."

“good good”

The handsome man did not hesitate. He pulled Miao Hong up, carried him on his back, and headed towards the back door of the courtyard.

The shouting and killing sounds outside the door continued.
The courtyard that was originally full of charming atmosphere was now filled with the smell of blood and was disgusting!
The handsome man carried Miao Hong on his back, his legs and feet felt weak and he staggered several times.
He secretly regretted taking so many pills.
"Haha, Xiaoqi, I love you for a reason."

Miao Hong's somewhat weak voice came from behind.

The handsome man panted and said in a hurried voice:

"Master, if you insist on living next door, there is a clinic on Taihe Street."

"You can't run away to find a carriage, and I can't hold on."

Miao Hong looked down and saw that his body, hands and face were bleeding.

Judging from his many years of experience in the underworld, if he continues like this, he may not live long.

“good good”

The handsome man quickly came to the back door and opened it quickly.

Not far from the back alley of Dongxia Lane was the market. He immediately spotted a crude donkey cart with a leaky shed on it.
You can also see some hay loaded on it, and there is a rusty tripod standing on the front of the car, which is particularly eye-catching.

His eyes shone brightly, and he said excitedly:

"Master, Master, I saw the car. We are saved."

The handsome man ran over barefoot and threw Miao Hong into the weeds without caring about his appearance.
Then he shouted at the man in front of him who was wearing a bamboo hat and a felt hat:
"I'm the shopkeeper of Qingyuan Pavilion. Go to the clinic!!! I'll give you one hundred taels of silver!"

As he spoke, the handsome man jumped into the car and squeezed into the shed.

The sparse drizzle in the sky was blocked, and the long-lost peace enveloped the two of them.

Even though the car was full of strange smells, there were prickly weeds under us, and it was a bit damp,
They still feel safe and secure!
"Master, wake up, you can't sleep."

Miao Hong's lips were cracked, his head was tilted, and his face was extremely pale.

The donkey cart started to sway and soon arrived at the main road of Kunming City.
At this time, the handsome man noticed something was wrong.
I leaned out from the back of the car and looked at the road carefully.
Then he looked at the driver who was wrapped tightly in front of him and shouted:

"There is a clinic on Taihe Street. Where do you want to go?"

But... the sound of raindrops was dripping, with no response.

The handsome man's face changed, "Who are you?"

Until this moment, the driver who had been sitting quietly in the front uttered a hoarse voice:
"You don't know me, but I would still recognize you even if you turned into ashes!"

A weathered, bearded profile appeared in the handsome man's sight.

He was confused for a moment. Who was this person in front of him?

"When you seized my property, did you ever think that one day it would fall into my hands?"

"I was tortured in prison. I am disabled and my legs are broken. Every time it rains, I feel terrible pain."

"But I..like rainy days."

"It hurts. It reminds me all the time that I must not forget revenge and must kill you."

"Today. Haha."

The handsome man still didn't remember who he was, but Miao Hong had already remembered, and his eyes suddenly widened:

"Xiong Chengyu"

The handsome man's pupils suddenly contracted, and he also remembered! !

"It's you!!!"

Xiong Chengyu turned his head completely, and strangely, his face was full of calmness at this moment.

However, this kind of calmness made the two people in the car extremely frightened.

Rumbling--

Thunder exploded in the sky and heavy rain poured down, making the whole world hazy.

You can see a huge open space ahead and hear the sound of horse hooves clashing amid the heavy rain!
The handsome man's eyes lit up, and he keenly caught a glimpse of life, and said quickly:

"We can discuss this. There are some misunderstandings between us."

“There is no misunderstanding.”

When Xiong Chengyu saw the yamen runners and soldiers coming from all directions, a smile flashed across his face.

He moved calmly, took out a fire starter from his arms, blew it gently, and an orange-red light appeared in his eyes.

He turned his head and threw the tinderbox onto the weeds.
call--

The weeds soaked in kerosene ignited in an instant, and the flames filled the carriage! !

"what--"

Two of them were instantly engulfed in flames and let out shrill screams.

Xiong Chengyu laughed dryly and continued walking forward.
Soon, the donkey cart arrived at the center of the open space.

There were soldiers surrounding us not far away.

After the fire started, the yamen runners began to retreat quickly, and the affairs involved were now under the charge of the military.

The scorching heat and screams behind him did not scare Xiong Chengyu, but instead made him extremely excited...
Xiong Chengyu gently pulled the donkey's reins to make it stop steadily.

Then he slowly stood up from the donkey cart and pulled out the iron fork that was stuck on the side.

The iron fork gleamed with a cold luster in the rain, and raindrops slid down it.

At this moment, the soldiers from all around had approached without hesitation!

The bowstring was pulled to its full extent in an instant, and feathered arrows poured out like raindrops.

The feather arrows were like dense locusts, instantly piercing the donkey cart with holes, like a giant hedgehog.

The wooden boards and straw mats on the donkey cart were torn apart, and the fragments flew everywhere. The air was filled with the pungent smell of earth and blood.

The blazing flames broke through the restraints of the carriage and gushed out, and two figures could vaguely be seen struggling inside.

Rumbling--

It was raining heavily, the sky seemed to be torn apart, pouring down the rain, hitting the ground hard, splashing layers of water.

Xiong Chengyu stood in the rain, his figure tall and straight.

The rain and blood mixed together and slid down his bearded face, blurring his vision but failing to blur the determination in his eyes.

He looked down at the arrow stuck in his body. The rain continued to wash the wound, bringing waves of pain.

However, Xiong Chengyu didn't care at all, instead he smiled happily.

He took a deep breath, calmed his mind, and raised the iron fork in his hand high above his head. The iron fork flashed coldly in the rain, as if it could pierce through the chaotic world.

He glanced at the crowd around him, the rain blurring his vision.

Blood kept gushing out of his mouth, mixing with the rain, which looked shocking.

His long hair fluttered freely in the wind and rain.

The next moment, Xiong Chengyu suddenly raised his head and looked up at the sky covered with dark clouds!
Let out a loud roar!
"If you violate the laws of nature and do something rebellious, heaven will punish you!"

"Please, Heaven, distinguish between loyalty and treachery!"

Everyone around stared at the scene in front of them, with confusion flashing in their eyes.

What is he doing?
However, just then!

A thick bolt of lightning cut through the sky and suddenly appeared between heaven and earth!
The next moment, the entire city of Kunming was illuminated!

A dazzling flash of lightning, like the roar of heaven,

Suddenly, it broke out from the thick clouds, carrying endless power and destructive force, and rushed straight towards Xiong Chengyu.

At this moment, the whole world seemed to stand still. All the sounds of rain, wind, and people's screams were obliterated by the shock of this lightning.

There was no trace of fear in Xiong Chengyu's eyes, instead there was a flash of detachment and relief!

Rumbling--

After the thunder and lightning, the breeze blew and the ashes were scattered
Everyone looked at the scene before them, their faces filled with shock and horror!
The leader of this trip, Chen Shuhan, stared at this scene in amazement, his body trembling slightly, his lips touching, and he whispered softly:

"Heaven...has revealed its power."

(End of this chapter)