Full-Level Fierce Person-Chapter 49 Fleeing Disaster

49: 49 Fleeing Disaster

49: 49 Fleeing Disaster

Fang Zhixing heard this and couldn’t help but ask, “What about us ordinary people then, can we only hunt Mutant Beasts and consume Exotic Beast Meat for nourishment?”

Wang Yitong, however, shook his head and sighed, “The meat of Mutant Beasts isn’t something that can be consumed casually.”

Fang Zhixing was taken aback, “What do you mean?”

Wang Yitong explained in detail, “In nature, many organisms avoid being eaten by other species by turning themselves into poisonous beings.

The reason why Mutant Beasts are peculiar is not only because they are extraordinarily strong, but also because their flesh carries a strong toxicity.”

If we humans consume the meat of Mutant Beasts, then, the poison we ingest will gradually accumulate inside our bodies, inevitably turning against us; at best causing incurable diseases, at worst leading to sudden death from poisoning.”

At this point, he sighed, “I had a friend who had considerable talent in martial arts, but because he was eager to succeed, he consumed too much Exotic Beast Meat, resulting in his body festering, eventually driving him mad and causing a tragic death!”

His face was filled with lingering fear, as if it all happened right before his eyes.

Fang Zhixing’s mind grew slightly tense.

At this moment, he remembered the Horned King Monkey and Cheng Tianxi.

Cheng Tianxi did not consume the Horned King Monkey himself, but gave it to Fang Zhixing to eat.

At the time, Fang Zhixing found it very strange, because Cheng Tianxi was a bit too generous toward him.

After all, it was the Horned King Monkey, which was quite valuable.

Now when he thought about it, Cheng Tianxi must have known that the flesh of the Horned King Monkey was poisonous, and naturally, he would not consume it himself.

He had given the Horned King Monkey to Fang Zhixing for nothing, clearly with ill intentions!

But why?

It was their first meeting!

Was it under the direction of Cheng Tianen, or did he act on his own?

Considering this, Fang Zhixing said solemnly, “If we can’t eat Exotic Beast Meat and can’t buy Meat Pills, doesn’t that mean people like us will never get ahead in life?”

Wang Yitong empathized with this frustration and earnestly said, “Meat Pills can’t be bought outside, but if we join a major power, we might get access to a channel to obtain Meat Pills.”

“A major power?” Fang Zhixing shuddered and murmured, “The Luo Family!”

Wang Yitong gave a heh, smiled and said, “The Lord’s martial arts talent is exceptionally poor, and since he doesn’t like to endure hardship, he gave up practicing martial arts long ago, but the young master is a martial arts prodigy.

What do you think his nourishment is?”

Fang Zhixing’s eyes lit up, and he took a deep breath, “The young master has a channel to obtain Meat Pills!”

Wang Yitong nodded and responded, “Mhm, the descendants of the Luo Family seem to have the opportunity to receive a certain quota of Meat Pills for free, as long as they practice martial arts.”

Fang Zhixing looked pensive and asked, “Have you ever tried to buy some Meat Pills from the young master?”

“Of course I’ve tried.”

Wang Yitong scratched his cheekbone and gritted his teeth, “The young master said the Meat Pills he has are barely enough for himself, how could he spare any to sell?

In the end, he scolded me harshly and nothing came of it.”

Fang Zhixing was at a loss for words and then asked, “The Lord can’t help you get Meat Pills either?”

Wang Yitong spread his hands and said, “As you can see, the Lord is just a local official, his power is too limited.

However, the Lord has said that as soon as he’s promoted to ‘County Magistrate’, he could help me get Meat Pills.”

Fang Zhixing was even more speechless.

Luo Kegong squandered his days in frivolous pursuits, and he had no ambition.

Waiting for his promotion was even less likely than waiting for pigs to fly.

Suddenly in the afternoon,

the mansion’s front gate was suddenly filled with commotion, as many people arrived, shouting loudly, demanding to see the Lord.

Fang Zhixing and Wang Yitong, accompanying Luo Kegong, went to the gate.

Upon looking, all the gathered people outside were merchants from the town, and the leader was none other than the wealthiest man, Old Master Chen.

“What’s the matter with you all?” Luo Kegong’s brow furrowed, his expression displeased.

Old Master Chen spoke up, “Lord Luo, our merchant ship had just left the dock when, not twenty miles downstream, it was robbed by river pirates, losing both ship and goods!”

Upon hearing this, Luo Kegong’s face drastically changed, and he exclaimed in shock, “What?

There are river pirates downstream within twenty miles?”

The merchants yelled in unison, “Yes!

Our goods were all robbed by the river pirates.

We are ruined!

We’re going bankrupt!”

“I’ve been collecting animal skins and herbs for over half a year, and they’ve all been stolen!”

“Lord Luo, please, you must help us!”

“Lord Luo, hurry and help us retrieve our goods, and recoup our losses.”

…

One after another, their words annoyed Luo Kegong immensely; he was utterly irritated.

He roared, “Stop the noise!

I will report this matter to the Prefectural Governor as soon as possible, and he will make the final decision.

You all should go back now.”

The merchants, left with no choice, dispersed, continuing to grumble as they went.

Luo Kegong turned and walked back inside the gate, sighing repeatedly, lamenting, “This damned position, I can’t stand this anymore.”

Wang Yitong added quickly, “My lord, dealing with the river thieves isn’t your responsibility.

These merchants are being unreasonable.”

Luo Kegong rubbed his temples, his head aching, saying, “I wasn’t talking about that.

Those river thieves were spotted twenty li downstream, and there’s a good chance they might invade here.”

Wang Yitong instantly realized the situation.

Luo Kegong didn’t care about the merchants at all; he was worried about his own life.

He quickly said, “I will do everything in my power to ensure your safety, my lord.”

Luo Kegong seemed not to hear him, muttering to himself, “This godforsaken place, I can’t stay here any longer.

I have to leave soon.”

Saying this, he marched forward, head down, resembling Xigou with his tail tucked, fleeing.

Fang Zhixing and Wang Yitong exchanged glances, both puzzled.

Luo Kegong was serious.

By the next day, he had ordered his servants to pack up his household, and even sent someone to fetch his seventh wife.

The steward ventured out and contacted a large boat.

“That large boat will arrive here in three or four days.

We can take the boat to ‘Qinglin County,'” the steward informed everyone.

The small town of Qinghe indeed belongs to Qinglin County, and Qinglin County is one of the six major counties of Qinghe County.

In these times of war and chaos, the county town with its walls undoubtedly offers much more safety.

Fang Zhixing heard that the Lord County Magistrate of Qinglin County was Luo Kegong’s own uncle.

Suddenly, it was three days later.

Early in the morning, just as dawn was breaking, the mansion’s gates slowly opened.

Luo Kegong, with his family and belongings, emerged in a long procession, their various possessions loaded onto eight large carts, making their way imposingly through the cold, deserted streets.

Fang Zhixing and Xigou followed with their luggage.

The group quickly arrived at the dock and boarded a large boat.

“Oh, greetings, Lord Magistrate.”

On the deck, a middle-aged man with a goatee, his face all smiles, warmly welcomed Luo Kegong.

This man was dressed in fine clothes, was portly, and his face was greasy; at first glance, he appeared quite sleazy.

“Eh, isn’t that the human trafficker?” Xigou, who had boarded first, suddenly exclaimed.

Fang Zhixing looked up and immediately recognized the greasy uncle.

This man was none other than Mr.

Qian, who had once visited Funiu Village to buy children.

Unexpectedly, this large boat was his.

Suddenly, Fang Zhixing felt a sharp gaze on him, turned his head, and couldn’t help but his pupils shrink slightly.

He saw Cheng Tianen and Cheng Tianxi, the two brothers, also boarding the deck.

They both looked intently at Fang Zhixing, somewhat surprised, seemingly not expecting to encounter Fang Zhixing here again.

But they soon averted their gaze, as if they hadn’t seen Fang Zhixing, and walked into the cabin on their own.