RPAGF Chapter 363 The King of Qin Understands the Whole Story (Part 8)
Chapter 363 The King of Qin Understands the Whole Story (Part 8)
Chapter 363 The King of Qin Understands the Whole Story (8)
As soon as Wei Ji stepped into the shop, his gaze quickly locked onto a figure slumped in the corner, drunk and swaying. Upon closer inspection, he recognized the man as Zhang Mazi, a frequent customer of his.
Upon seeing Zhang Mazi, Wei Ji quickly stepped forward, sat down next to Zhang Mazi, patted him on the shoulder, and asked with a smile, "Brother Zhang, what brings you here alone to drown your sorrows today?"
Upon hearing Wei Ji's voice, Zhang Mazi, who had been somewhat dazed, suddenly raised his head, a look of surprise on his face. He replied indistinctly, "Oh! It's Brother Wei... Come, come, have a few more drinks with me!" And so, the two chatted idly.
Wei Ji raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile. He looked at Zhang Mazi with curiosity and asked softly, "Brother Zhang, I have noticed that there are many more patrolling guards on the streets today. I wonder if there is any reason for this?" As he spoke, he picked up the wine pot and poured Zhang Mazi a full cup of fine wine.
Zhang Mazi picked up his wine cup, tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp. After smacking his lips, he slowly said, "Hey! Brother Wei, you've come to the right person! I just heard about this myself. It's said that Widow Cao suddenly died."
Upon hearing this, Wei Ji feigned surprise and raised his voice to ask, "Widow Cao? Is that the woman you told me about before, Brother Zhang, who had an affair with Liu Ji?"
Zhang Mazi nodded and replied, "That's right, it's her. Back then, the relationship between Widow Cao and Liu Ji was common knowledge."
Wei Ji frowned slightly and continued to press, "Brother Zhang, do you know how Liu Ji is doing now?"
Zhang Mazi put down his wine cup, shook his head and sighed, "Alas, it's really strange. Liu Ji has been unconscious for some reason and hasn't woken up yet."
Wei Ji couldn't help but exclaim in shock, "Ah? How could this be? What on earth happened?"
Zhang Mazi helplessly spread his hands and said with a wry smile, "I don't know either. I only know that his two brothers, Fan Kuai and Lu Wan, are searching for their enemies all over Pei County."
Wei Ji was secretly alarmed, but he forced himself to remain calm and composed. He chatted casually with Zhang Mazi for a few more unimportant words, then excused himself and hurriedly left, saying he had important business to attend to.
Wei Ji dragged his slightly weary body back to the simple thatched hut. Inside, several people were sitting together, enjoying a hearty meal, but Wei Ji had no appetite whatsoever. He silently walked to a corner, found a relatively quiet spot, sat down, and gently closed his eyes, preparing to drift off to sleep. He knew that only by ensuring sufficient sleep could his body fully recover and his mind remain at its sharpest. This way, he could lead everyone safely away from the troublesome Pei County tonight.
Time flew by like a white horse galloping past a crack in the wall, and night had quietly enveloped the earth without anyone noticing. Under the moonlight, Wei Ji gently and swiftly carried Meng Yi and the others on his back, cautiously making their way towards the waterway. Along the way, they carefully avoided any sounds or lights that might attract attention. As time passed, they finally arrived at a place not far from the waterway.
Just then, Wei Ji keenly sensed that the gap in training soldiers' shift changes was approaching. Opportunity knocks but once! He decisively ordered the others to quickly carry their still unconscious comrade and rush along the waterway. With victory seemingly in sight and escape from this dangerous place imminent, Wei Ji suddenly spotted two unusually tall figures approaching rapidly in the distance.
Wei Ji's heart tightened, and he immediately issued another order: "You all speed up and take General Meng Yi and the others first. I'll stay behind to cover the rear!" The others dared not delay and quickened their pace, carrying the unconscious men on their backs as they continued to run forward.
The two figures drew closer, and Wei Ji, upon closer inspection, couldn't help but gasp. The newcomers were none other than the burly and incredibly brave Fan Kuai and the shrewd and capable Lu Wan! Faced with such formidable enemies, Wei Ji knew a fierce battle was inevitable.
When their eyes fell on Wei Ji, the two men were visibly stunned; they hadn't expected to see him here at all. Fan Kuai's eyes widened, his face contorted with rage, and he burst into a tirade: "It's you! You're the one who caused my brother's misfortune, aren't you?"
Faced with Fan Kuai's questioning, Wei Ji remained silent, but his hand unconsciously gripped the knife tightly, as if the knife could bring him a sense of security or strength. Seeing this, Lu Wan said with grief and indignation, "You heartless wretch! My elder brother treated you with sincerity, even considering becoming sworn brothers with you, and what did you do? You cruelly murdered my elder brother!"
Before he could finish speaking, Fan Kuai could no longer contain his rage. Like a raging tiger, he pounced on Wei Ji. In an instant, the two clashed. Fan Kuai attacked Wei Ji fiercely, shouting, "You son of a bitch, why did you harm my elder brother?"
However, no matter how angrily Fan Kuai questioned and attacked him, Wei Ji showed no sign of backing down. He calmly responded, each move precise and powerful, neither offering a word of explanation nor showing weakness easily. Just then, Lu Wan, sensing the unfavorable situation, also joined the fierce battle without hesitation.
Dust billowed and the clanging of metal echoed through the sky. Wei Ji, fighting two against one, held his own against Fan Kuai and Lu Wan, their battle evenly matched. In a short time, all three had sustained numerous wounds, their clothes stained with blood, but none showed any sign of stopping, continuing to fight with all their might to defeat their opponent.
Before long, the patrolling soldiers noticed several people. Wei Ji was startled and immediately decided to quickly evacuate the scene. However, Fan Kuai and Lu Wan, like hungry wolves pouncing on their prey, relentlessly pursued them.
Wei Ji knew very well that if he risked leaving the city via the waterway at this moment, those who had gone ahead would likely be exposed. Moreover, they were carrying General Meng Yi and the others on their backs, which would naturally slow their movement considerably. At this critical moment, Wei Ji's mind raced, and he suddenly changed his escape direction, galloping like a wild horse in the exact opposite direction from the city gate.
Along the way, Wei Ji darted through the narrow, deep alleyways like lightning, like a nimble cheetah. Finally, he seized his opportunity and leaped into the courtyard of a house. With his familiarity with the terrain and his agile movements, he successfully left Fan Kuai and Lu Wan, who were hot on his heels, far behind.