Cha Jun is dead, Feng Ping is dead, Lai Dong is dead, Cao Shan is dead...

Two nights ago, a fire broke out in Cha Jun's house, and the mud brick house was burned into ruins, while they were burned into a pile of dead ashes.

Several villagers living nearby saw that Feng Ping and others who were missing had gone to Chajun's house that night. Zhang Kai Tavern on the East Street also testified that they planned to have a hot pot meal at night and bought some wine and food to go back. Perhaps it was because of the fire that caused the tragedy.

But is it really just a fire? It's not that simple.

The villagers all heard the sound of fighting, screams, and shouting... They knew what was going on there, but no one would go to see what was wrong. First, Cha Jun's group of people were bullies in the village. They bullied them enough and there was nothing to help; second, they didn't want to cause trouble. So when the fire broke out later and the fire surged into the sky, no one went to put out the fire.

When the fire stopped, no evidence of the crime could be found. Only the broken wall with a large charred patch of dark red blood was silently telling the truth about that night.

Five lives at a time! Not even two days have passed, this murder and arson case has caused a stir in Gude Town.

Unlike some border cities, the Goode in Tada, Linhai is not disturbed by ferocious beasts, and there are warriors who have been stationed for a long time. Therefore, the public security has always been good. Even if the trade ships brought a high flow of people, they usually only steal, fight, kill, set fire for a long time. Even during the famine period when people starve to death, no murder occurred.

And now, five lives! The biggest case in Gude Town has ever been!

Who did it? Who doesn’t know that Cha Jun’s group of fierce and powerful people, and the government’s ruthless and powerful people were under the scoundrels... They were actually taken down by someone in a nutshell. That guy was too fierce!

With such courage and force, it seems that it should be done by the warrior, but if it was killed by the warrior, he would not need to set fire to the house to hide his identity. Then, who is it done by the civilians? Every villager is talking about it, and there are already many rumors, some say it was done by the coolie at a certain wharf, and some say it was the sailor of which boat... After all, Cha Jun and others have too many enemies, and they can't count the suspects.

"We will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly. Don't panic. Do your autumn harvest work well. Don't be unable to hand over the public grain at that time, that's a big trouble."

Mayor Chen of the government said this, Inspector General Wu Ai happened to have taken the guards to another place these days, but when he came back, everything would be revealed! In the town market, Mayor Chen emphasized in front of the villagers: "If he is not a righteous warrior, no matter who he is, this guy will die! He will be punished by Dongrao law and kill someone to pay his life!"

In fact, how could the government care about the lives of several civilians? Especially without any public grievances.

"Well, kill!", "If I knew who did it, I would definitely erect a monument of immortality for him!", "That rogue Cha Jun should have died long ago."...

Many villagers and the dock coolies applauded secretly, and even waved their arms and fists so excitedly. They were such a great hero who eliminated the harm for the people! When they heard the news that Cha Jun and the others were dead, Luo Tai even cried, and he couldn't stop crying.

Cha Jun and his men were beaten up by a warrior a year ago. Many people believed that this time it was the warrior who passed by again. They really hoped that the warrior could kill all the bullies of Gude! For a moment, other gangsters dared not cause trouble, for fear of being killed suddenly by someone.

Although there were many discussions, many people vaguely knew that Luo Tai should have done it. Cha Jun and the others would not die sooner or later. But the man quit the work at the dock and was about to go to Juyan City and died. There were fresh scars on the man's face, so it would not be someone else...

Douwu, Wuwu—

The whistle sounded long and loud, the trees on the coast were filled with autumn, the plants and trees were covered with a layer of golden yellow, and the autumn leaves on the ground were piled up in clusters; while the osmanthus trees were blooming brightly, with pale yellow and fragrant petals flying and falling one by one.

Killing Cha Jun and killing five lives, Xin Lie's mood was very peaceful afterwards, like the smell of autumn floating in the air, which was a harvest.

However, Wu Ai appointed Cha Jun as the "Captain of the Township Yongs". Now that these townships have been eliminated, they slapped him... And it was a big case, and both Xin Lie and old man Jino knew that Wu Ai would really investigate thoroughly after he came back. He didn't want things to change. After all, the inspector general's power is too great. As long as Xin Lie is the most suspicious, no matter whether there is direct evidence or not, it will be determined that he did it.

So Xin Lie left in advance and left in the evening!

Old Man Jino knew someone and asked Xin Lie to get on board with the "Kingu" cargo and sailing ship. He only needed 1 tael of silver to pay for the trip. Xin Lie pretended to be an ordinary farmer who went to work in Juyan, and did not say that he was about to participate in the martial arts assessment. You should know that two taels of gold say more, but less, but less.

Because he left in a hurry and was acting low-key, only Old Man Jino, Boss Zhang Kai, and the Jiang brother and sister came to the dock to see Xin Lie off.

"After getting on the boat and when you arrive in Giant Rock City, you have to be careful, do you understand?"

The wrinkles on old Keno's face became deeper again, "Be careful about everything." Xin Lie didn't remember how many times he heard him say this. The old man had endless advice, as if this journey was not worthy of happiness, but was full of worry.

"Well, I know." Xin Lie nodded. Jiang Wan asked him to help sew more than a dozen needles on his forehead. In order to cover it, he wrapped a blue forehead hoop, covered in clean cloth clothes that were washed white, and carried a cloth bag full of clothes and luggage on his shoulders. Although he looked like a poor boy in the countryside, he had a heroic spirit.

There were no outsiders around. Xin Lie took out a large bag of copper coins from his pocket and handed them to the old man. He whispered: "Master Jino, the money was taken from Cha Jun and the others. You can return them to the original owner. I think Wu Ai will continue to find someone to collect protection fees. The money can be kept for a while, but..." His brows frowned high, but what should I do next? There are certainly hateful and abominable guys there, but there are also many honest people like Luo Tai.

"Don't worry about this." Keno sighed, and there was no way. "The inspector general controlled one party" was not empty talk. He did not want to blame Xin Lie for impulsive murder, but only instructed: "Remember, be patient..."

However, what the old man did not expect was that Xin Lie, who had always been well-behaved, shook his head and interrupted him resolutely: "Master Jino, I don't like to cause trouble, I don't like to overestimate myself, but I won't bear it anymore!" He smiled and continued: "You didn't tell me, but I have heard of different levels of strength among warriors. If everything is said to be forbearing, then there will be above afterwards. When will I endure it? Why don't I just die in Gude Town?"

After all, it is the young nature! Jino couldn't help but sigh, which attracted Zhang Kai and others a few steps away to look over. The old man said, "But Xin Lie, things in the world are not as simple as you think, nor are they going to do whatever you want."

"Of course I know." Xin Lie refuted him again, his eyes firmly, "But I will work hard to strive for, change, and realize it! Just like now."

Keno nodded silently, not knowing what he was thinking, but the wrinkles were lifting tighter. He still said earnestly: "Xin Lie, promise me that no matter what happens, you must accept it calmly... take good care of it."

"Well! Manager Jino, thank you for your care over the years. I will never forget it. Thank you!" Xin Lie stepped forward and hugged the old man. His mood was ups and downs. He had long regarded Manager Jino as a relative, but now he is about to separate...

Keno also hugged him tightly, and after a while, he let go reluctantly, murmured: "Take good care of yourself, be careful in everything, be careful in everything..."

"Boy, pay attention to safety. Everything is second. Life is the most important thing!" Zhang Kai grinned with big yellow teeth, said what he thought was the true meaning of life, and said solemnly: "If you meet that warrior named Sota, tell him that Gude's wine is the best in the world!" Xin Lie smiled and nodded, hugged him: "I can."

"Xin Lie." Jiang Peng called out, without saying anything. Xin Lie hugged him and knew each other's reluctance. Jiang Peng smiled and said, "I really want to go with you..." It's just his parents and sister who needs his eldest son to take care of him. Xin Lie patted his shoulder, and everything between brothers understood.

"Brother Xin Lie..." Jiang Wan's apricot eyes were covered with mist, and the two braids were shaking slightly under the sea breeze. Why did she feel so uncomfortable when she thought of his future? I hope he will become a warrior through the assessment, because that is his dream, and that is his world... I don't want him to pass the assessment, and I don't want him to become a warrior because that is not her world...

Jiang Wan lowered her head and didn't dare to look at him, and said softly: "You must take good care of yourself... Don't stop eating to save money, don't stop buying clothes, don't..."

"Wan'er." Xin Lie interrupted her, knowing her girl's thoughts, but... he looked straight and refused to let himself speak softly: "Listen to your brother."

"Well, um..." Jiang Wan nodded with sobs, and tears still surged out. She raised her head and looked at him with wide eyes, wanting to remember his appearance, and then choked and said, "And your wounds, remember to clean them, and it will take five days to remove the stitches, wuwu..." She finally couldn't help crying.

Xin Lie was about to say something when everyone heard a urging shout from the "Jingu": "It's time to start the boat, I'm going to pump the springboard, hurry up!"

"Here!" Xin Lie responded loudly, then lowered his body and hugged the big yellow dog that came with his brother and sister. It swayed its tail and gasped slightly. He stroked its head and said, "You must be obedient and protect your master..." He stood up and smiled at Jiang Wan, "Wan'er, what you often tell me, no matter how you live, you must live a happy life, okay?"

"Okay, okay!" Jiang Wan nodded desperately, and tears fell in strings. She opened her hands and hugged him. When the urging sounded again, she was willing to let go. Xin Lie's clothes on her chest were soaked with tears. She wiped her tears and smiled with difficulty: "So too, you must live a happy life!"

Jiang Peng hugged his sister's shoulder to comfort him. Jino and Zhang Kai did not say a word. Under their eyes, Xin Lie strode onto the wooden sailboat of "Jingu". The wind seemed to be filled with the smell of strange soil, but the smell of his hometown was dissipating.

Seeing Xin Lie walking on the boat, the coolies carrying goods back and forth from afar shouted in surprise. Everyone stopped their work at the same time and looked at the Golden Valley. The boy really went to the Giant Rock! He really went to the Giant Rock!! Could it be that he really went to the Warrior Examination!? Could it be that he really could become a Warrior!?

"I want to go to Giant Rock in the future because I want to be a warrior... This is my dream."

Maybe it was in my ears, maybe it was in my heart, a tender voice suddenly sounded, but the heart was almost suffocated. Luo Tai in the coolie group looked confused, and a thought kept surging in his heart. He also wanted to stand on the boat...

And Keno and his friends knew that maybe this was the last time they saw Xin Lie. Whether he would become a warrior or not, he would stay in the giant rock, because of those five lives, he could not come back to Goode. From the moment he got on the boat, they were already people from two worlds.

The sailors put away the springboard and untied the cables. Several huge white sails had already raised high. When the sea breeze blew, the Golden Valley set sail!

"Goodbye!" Looking at Xin Lie standing by the deck railing, Jino burst into tears, Zhang Kai grinned, waved his hands and said goodbye.

"Xin Lie, goodbye!" Jiang Peng also shouted, his voice trembling.

"Brother Xin Lie, goodbye!" Jiang Wan's crisp voice was almost yelling, her heartache as if she had cut, and tears could not stop falling.

Watching the boat gradually fade away, the big yellow dog wags its tail, walks around, and barks: "Wang, Wang, Wang!"

The figure on the shore was getting farther and farther away, and his face became blurry. Xin Lie waved his right hand vigorously, his eyes were filled with hot tears, and he shouted: "Goodbye, goodbye!"
Chapter completed!