Chapter 208

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Chapter 208: Thirty Six Water Bandit Groups

Outside Heavenly Wall Divine Kingdom, Changhe County

A servant of the Water Bandit hurriedly arrived at a fortress and, after meeting with a steward, entered the fortress to meet its master, Mr. Li.

"Why have you come to meet me in person?"

"Lord Prince, something terrible has happened. Xiaohe Village was attacked by a skilled martial artist a few days ago, and they took control of the village. They are now organizing their forces to capture all Thirty Six Water Bandit Groups. My boss specifically sent me to seek your help and save us."

"A skilled martial artist? Who is this skilled martial artist? Everyone in Changhe County knows that you all answer to me."

Li Muyang was very surprised. The Thirty Six Water Bandit Groups belonged to him. This was something well-known among the higher-ups in Changhe County, and of course, they had accepted money from him, basically all the important people in the region.

"Report, sir. Judging from his accent, he’s not from Changhe County. He also looks very young. Our boss is afraid he might be a young lord from one of the noble families."

"Understood. You go back for now. I will take care of matters at home in a couple of days, then I will visit Xiaohe Village and meet this Grand Master of Martial Arts."

Li Muyang nodded. The Thirty-Six Water Bandit Groups are his treasure trove. He can’t let anyone ruin it, otherwise he won’t have any money to spend and won’t be able to support the people in his fortress.

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Xiaohe Village, which Lin Jiang took over as the Water Bandit’s hideout. Lin Jiang has been enjoying himself these days, of course, he doesn’t have any interest in the leader’s women. His main focus is fishing.

This place has great resources. Without even setting up a trap, Lin Jiang can catch plenty of fish just by throwing a few worms. It satisfies his cravings. He caught more fish in these few days than he did in several years in his previous life.

"Boss, boss, Mr. Zhang has returned and brought back a lot of food and supplies. We can attack other Water Bandits tomorrow."

The former Water Bandit leader has become Lin Jiang’s subordinate. He approached Lin Jiang with flattery and spoke.

A few days ago, Lin Jiang proposed to attack the other thirty-five Water Bandit groups and become the overall leader of the Thirty-Six Water Bandit Groups in Changhe County. The Water Bandits agreed, but the former leader said that there’s not enough food and weapons, and they need to go procure them. Lin Jiang agreed to it all.

"That’s great. You go pick a good day, and we’ll set off on our campaign."

Lin Jiang waved his hand, indicating for him to scram and not disturb his fishing. Can’t he see that he caught a lot today? He’s just looking for trouble.

The Water Bandit leader awkwardly left with a grim and threatening look in his eyes, as if he were looking at a dead person.

In no time, a middle-aged man approached Lin Jiang from across the water, causing ripples on the surface. Lin Jiang immediately became unhappy and said. You have no morals! Can’t you see I’m fishing? You scared away all my fish!

"Aren’t you trying to fish me, sir?"

Li Muyang smiled and said. The Water Bandit from Xiaohe Village is too clumsy in his actions. Even fools can see that he’s just trying to delay. This person is calm and composed, and definitely has a trick up his sleeve.

"Is that so? Too bad you’re not a mermaid, otherwise I would have fished you."

"May I ask who you are and why you’re interested in these Water Bandits?"

"Let’s fight first, then we can talk."

Lin Jiang put down his fishing rod and also waded through the water to reach the man’s side.

"Please."

"I was showing off and got struck by lightning. If you can handle my move, I’ll admit you win."

Lin Jiang laughed loudly and then activated a cheat code. He performed the Explosive Element Technique and slapped his palm.

"Boom!"

As Li Muyang felt the force of the palm coming towards him, his face turned pale. He used all his strength and luck, slamming his palm. In an instant, the water exploded, and countless fish floated up to the surface. But Li Muyang, on the other hand, coughed up blood and fell into the water.

"This is way faster than fishing. Blowing up fish is more fun!"

Lin Jiang laughed and lightly flicked his hand, lifting the man up like a dragonfly and throwing him onto the shore.

"Attack!"

At that moment, a group of Water Bandits from Xiaohe Village came charging with their swords, ready to help Li Muyang. But as soon as they reached Lin Jiang and saw Li Muyang lying on the ground, they were stunned.

"What are you guys doing?"

"Boss, I, I, I…"

"Big brother, we’ll help you catch fish."

"Yes, yes, we’ll catch fish."

Someone clever immediately picked up a fish from the ground and made a gesture of catching fish.

Lin Jiang laughed out loud and said. Alright, I believe you, go catch fish.

The crowd felt relieved and hurriedly left, leaving behind Lin Jiang and Li Muyang.

"What should I call you?"

"I’m Li Muyang, the King of Changhe County."

"Never heard of it, there are dozens of county kings in Changhe County, right?"

Lin Jiang said. This Li family is very capable. There are princes, marquises, and others everywhere. Even a small town can have a marquis. In Changhe County, it’s not unusual to have dozens of princes.

"Yes, but you are not the Grand Master of Martial Arts."

"Same here. Your internal strength is also unique. It’s not a martial arts technique, right?"

Lin Jiang replied, after fishing for days, he finally hooked a big fish. Although Li Muyang only exchanged one move with Lin Jiang, Lin Jiang had already grasped the truth. Li Muyang’s internal strength was different from the Martial Arts Master he encountered in Jiangdu before.

"I don’t understand what you’re saying."

"The world is very interesting. For example, when you defeat the small ones, the older ones come. I took control of Xiaohe Village and lured you here. You are not a match for me. So, tell me, will there be anyone else coming?"

"Yes, the imperial army."

"Don’t scare me. If you scare me, you’ll lose your life."

"I’m not scaring you. I know who you are now. If I go missing for three days, Prince Changhe will receive the news, and then all the experts in Changhe County will come to besiege you."

"Okay, I’ll wait for you. Today, I invite you to eat fish."

Lin Jiang said, he wasn’t afraid of a big army surrounding him. He could just run away. He occupied Xiaohe Village because it was on a small island where regular soldiers couldn’t reach. Even if there were a few skilled fighters, he might not be able to defeat them, but he could still escape from them.

The bandits in Xiaohe Village, feeling sad and angry, cooked a whole fish feast for Lin Jiang. Lin Jiang invited Li Muyang to eat fish, but Li Muyang couldn’t focus on eating fish. This time, he was tricked badly.

"Just enjoy eating the fish and don’t think too much. If the people behind you don’t come, those damn ones will end up dead."

Lin Jiang saw that Li Muyang couldn’t eat his meal and immediately reminded him. Li Muyang was so distracted that he almost dropped his chopsticks.

"Do you dare let me send out a message?"

"How do we send it? Do we need paper and a pen, or should I send someone to deliver a letter for you?"

"You…"

"Hurry up and speak!"

"Help me deliver this letter, and you will meet the person you want to see."

Li Muyang said in a serious tone that when encountering someone like Lin Jiang who doesn’t play by the rules, he was at a loss and could only seek help.

Lin Jiang naturally agreed happily, asking someone to bring paper and pen so he could write the letter. He also sent someone to deliver the letter, and Li Muyang treated him with good food and drinks.

After three days, Lin Jiang was awakened by a spiritual awareness. He immediately got up and went outside Xiaohe Village.

Lin Jiang didn’t restrict Li Muyang’s movements, and Li Muyang quickly came out. He hurriedly shouted. Master, be careful of this person, he is also a cultivator.

Lin Jiang looked at the person who had arrived, a well-dressed woman. Lin Jiang respectfully said. Bing State independent cultivator Xiao Yi greets the Taoist friend. May I know how to address you?

"My last name is Mu. Taoist friend, have you recently arrived in the Divine Kingdom?"

"Less than a year."

"No wonder."

"No wonder"

"No wonder you are so reckless, do you know that this is a path to death?"

"Taoist Friend Mu is exaggerating, although Divine Kingdom is powerful, they have had their fair share of battles."

"Most newcomers have the same thoughts as you, but very few of them succeed. Divine Kingdom has existed for many years, and thousands of cultivators have entered, but have you ever heard of anyone leaving Divine Kingdom?"

"Haha, then I must ask Taoist Friend Mu for advice. Is Taoist Friend Mu a member of the cultivator alliance?"

Lin Jiang laughed and agreed with Taoist Friend Mu’s words. However, Lin Jiang had confidence in his own abilities. With the Explosive Element Technique, he could ignore the Martial Arts Masters of Divine Kingdom. As for the powerful Formation Spirit, Lin Jiang had not sensed its strength yet.

But he had no other choice but to be reckless. He was alone, and if he didn’t take risks, how could he find Lin Batian? Did he really have to spend hundreds of years searching slowly?

"You really came for us, I wonder if you are a spy working for Divine Kingdom."

"I killed Prince Jiangdu a while ago."

"You?"

"Just arrived at Divine Kingdom, had a little spiritual power, now it’s gone."

"How do you want to proceed?"

"Find someone, then leave Divine Kingdom together."

"I don’t trust you."

"I can make a solemn oath, if it’s false, I will lose a thousand years of life."

Lin Jiang said, although Divine Kingdom is its own realm, it’s not a true small world. Making a solemn oath here is absolutely effective.

Upon hearing this, Taoist Friend Mu’s expression softened. A thousand years of life loss is an extremely malicious oath, considering that Soul Changing only has two thousand years of lifespan left.

"Follow me."

Taoist Friend Mu thought for a while, then said to Lin Jiang, and after speaking, he walked on the water. Lin Jiang followed him without any belongings to pack.

"What should I do, Master Sister?"

"Clean up the mess."

Taoist Friend Mu left a message for Li Muyang and then disappeared right in front of his eyes.

Lin Jiang followed Taoist Friend Mu all the way to the outskirts of Changhe County, where a carriage was waiting on the roadside. It seemed they were going to enter Changhe County.

"Are you brave enough to come with me?"

"I’m not afraid of anything."

"Very well, get into my carriage. No one will dare to check."

Taoist Friend Mu nodded, and then Lin Jiang directly got into the carriage.

Taoist Friend Mu questioned Lin Jiang about his background, and Lin Jiang answered one by one. He didn’t mention that he was a disciple of the Five Elements Sect, instead he said he was an independent cultivator from Bing State, and he was at the foundation-building stage. He had come this time to find someone.

The carriage indeed wasn’t checked, and they safely entered the city of Changhe County. Afterward, the carriage arrived at a luxurious mansion.

"Senior Brother, I brought the person back."

Taoist Friend Mu jumped off the carriage, and there were already three people waiting outside, looking unfriendly at Lin Jiang.

"Bing State independent cultivator Xiao Yi, I have seen all of you, Taoist Friends."

Lin Jiang was not afraid, and he respectfully bowed to everyone. After wasting so much time, he had finally found the organization. He just didn’t know if this organization would accept him or not.