Traveling to Ancient Times: My Space Contains Weapons

Chapter 120 Execution of the Entire Family Meets Resistance

After staying in Andu City for three days, Chu Chen was greeted by a group of soldiers.

They stood respectfully before Chu Chen, with long, slender swords tucked into their waistbands.

"This humble official, Zhang Youcheng, greets Young Master Chu."

"No need for formalities, what does Zhou Heng say?"

The letter he had written earlier listed all the crimes committed by the Tang family.

He even explained his plan to hand over the salt mountain to someone else to find.

I wonder if Zhou Heng will agree.

"By imperial decree, the Tang family has oppressed the people and disgraced the royal family. They should be executed along with their entire family. Chu Chen has rendered meritorious service in punishing evil. The subsequent trade of refined salt in Andu City will be arranged by Chu Chen."

After Zhang Youcheng finished speaking, Chu Chen gave Zhou Heng a thumbs up.

It seems that Zhou Heng still gives him face.

Mu Zheng, kneeling beside him, listened to the imperial edict and couldn't help but feel excited.

This document makes no mention of the mistake of indulging the problem, and the subsequent trading of refined salt is entrusted to this young master Chu.

If you try to curry favor with them, you might still be able to win them over.

This is a super lucrative opening.

"Alright, I'll go with you to ransack the house."

"Young master, stick close to Old Zhang for a while and don't wander off. The Tang family keeps quite a few servants."

Seeing that Chu Chen wanted to go along, Zhang Youcheng reminded him.

What a joke! If this guy gets into trouble while following me, I'd have several heads to chop off.

Upon hearing Zhang Youcheng's words, Chu Chen said, "Wait a moment."

They then entered another room in the city lord's mansion.

He took out a stab-proof vest from inside the space and put it on, then put on a bulletproof helmet and carried a steel knife.

That should be fine now, right?

After Chu Chen came out, the group looked at the man in front of them in surprise.

Everything else seemed normal, but what was that hat on its head?

Seeing the puzzled looks on everyone's faces, Chu Chen smiled slightly, took off his helmet, and placed it on the table.

He said to Zhang Youcheng, "Come on, make a cut."

"Huh, cut it down?"

"Yes, try cutting it."

Seeing this, Zhang Youcheng slashed at the helmet with his sword.

There was only a faint white mark on the helmet, but it was not damaged at all.

However, the knife in Zhang Youcheng's hand had become dull.

"Young Master Chu, what a divine weapon this is!" Zhang Youcheng said, looking at the chipped blade.

Chu Chen smiled but didn't say anything. Instead, he handed the knife to him.

"Use this one, it's better than yours."

Zhang Youcheng weighed the knife in his hand. For a soldier who dealt with knives every day, this was a significant amount of time.

How could you not see how good this knife is?

"Alright, Young Master Chu, let's set off."

With a wave of his hand, Zhang Youcheng led his entourage toward the Tang residence in a grand procession.

In the Tang residence, Tang Ting sat at the head of the table, looking at the clansmen below, feeling uneasy all day.

"Patriarch, do you think the eldest young master will cause us trouble? According to our investigation, this person is named Chu Chen, and he has a very good relationship with the Eighth Prince."

One of the clansmen reported the results of the investigation to Tang Ting.

"What's the panic? If the Eighth Prince is truly ruthless, then my Tang family is not to be trifled with either."

"Pass down the message: keep a close eye on the movements of the City Lord's Mansion. Everyone, strengthen the defenses."

After Tang Ting finished speaking, he fell into deep thought again.

“My son, you died unjustly. One day, I will avenge you.”

While the group was having a meeting, a servant rushed in to report.

"It's bad, Master! We've been surrounded by soldiers!"

Tang Ting stood up immediately after hearing this.

Has it really arrived? Then why haven't the spies from the City Lord's Mansion returned to report?

Could it be... that this time they're really going to get serious? But is it really worth it for someone who's nobody?

It should be noted that over the past year, the Tang family has helped the Eighth Prince sell salt, benefiting countless people.

Although I made a fortune, I felt it was all rightfully mine.

Even if his son was a spoiled brat, he had still been brought to justice.

So he ordered his men, "Everyone prepare. If things become impossible, then follow me and fight our way out."

After saying this, he picked up the sword beside him and led his group toward the door.

At this moment, Zhang Youcheng and his men had already surrounded the entire Tang residence.

He ordered a soldier to go up and knock on the door.

Unexpectedly, the door opened as soon as I knocked.

Tang Ting led his group out aggressively.

"Who goes there? Don't you know this is the Tang residence under the Eighth Prince's command?"

Seeing that Tang Ting, who was leaving, was still unaware of the seriousness of the situation, Zhang Youcheng stepped forward.

He took out a scroll and shouted, "It's an imperial edict!"

Upon hearing the Emperor's decree, Tang Ting immediately led everyone to kneel down.

My heart skipped a beat; it seemed things weren't as simple as I'd thought.

So he turned around and gave a wink to the person behind him.

"The Tang family of Andu City allowed their son, Tang Maofei, to prey on the people and disregard human life. The entire Tang family was executed..."

Upon hearing that his entire family had been executed, Tang Ting immediately stood up.

"Sir, is there no way to salvage this situation?"

"Tang Ting, this is His Majesty's decree. What do you say?"

Upon hearing the result, Tang Ting took a few steps back.

"Since your royal family disregards our friendship, what if my Tang family rebels?"

"Tang family, listen to my command! Follow me and fight your way out!"

After saying this, he drew his sword and commanded his servants to charge at the soldiers.

Zhang Youcheng shielded Chu Chen behind him.

He laughed and cursed, "This rabble dares to try and stop the Imperial Guards? Brothers, it's time to prove yourselves! Kill them!"

At Zhang Youcheng's command, the group of people instantly started fighting.

Tang Ting, on the other hand, stared intently at Chu Chen, who was standing behind Zhang Youcheng.

However, in an instant, it rushed towards Chu Chen.

Holy crap, this guy's a pro.

Just as Chu Chen raised his gun, Tang Ting kicked Zhang Youcheng away and slashed Chu Chen with his other knife.

"Young Master Chu, be careful, this person is a seventh-rank expert."

But it was too late for Zhang Youcheng to save him; the knife struck Chu Chen.

Chu Chen was sent flying several meters away by the powerful force.

He stood up, rubbed his shoulder which was sore from being hit, and looked at Tang Ting who was charging at him again.

He raised his hand and fired a burst of bullets.

"Fuck you, you sneak attack, you little piece of trash."

Even though Tang Ting was already a seventh-rank expert, he still couldn't withstand the dense barrage of bullets, and instantly, he was hit by several shots.

Tang Ting stared in disbelief at the several blood-sucking holes in his wounds.

Then his body went limp and he collapsed to the ground.

He never understood why this person, who looked so frail, was invulnerable to swords and spears, and why the hidden weapon was so fast.

At this moment, Zhang Youcheng rushed over: "Young Master Chu, how are you?"

"It's nothing, Brother Zhang, I just hit that thing."

After saying that, he raised his hand and pulled the trigger again at the enemy in the crowd.

The deafening gunfire stunned everyone.

Everyone stopped fighting, while the Tang family members dropped their weapons and knelt down to surrender.

The patriarch was a seventh-rank expert, yet he was killed in a single exchange. How can they possibly fight back?