Immortality Path: From the Blind Man at the Pharmacy-Chapter 48 - 47. Light Cavalry Shows Off Military Prowess

Chapter 48: 47. Light Cavalry Shows Off Military Prowess

Chapter 48: 47. Light Cavalry Shows Off Military Prowess

Ghost servants feared fire.

But tonight, it was a rainy night.

Ghost servants knew how to use the rain to launch an attack, which already demonstrated wisdom…

Song Cheng recalled the previous encounter with “Hua Zhi,” which had surprisingly left a favorable impression. He now had a further understanding of the “ghost servant’s wisdom”: Ghost servants could inherit some intelligence and memories from the deceased.

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Clip-clop, clip-clop…

Horse hooves pounded the spring rain.

On the dark streets, water splashed between the bricks.

A few red lanterns only illuminated the fleeting shadows of the horses and the shattered reflections like red and silver in the water pit pond…

A line of people wore bamboo hats and raincoats.

Raindrops flew, bouncing off the Dragon Beard Grass, and then were turned into a mist as the horses quickly galloped through.

The group tightly gripped their reins, eyes sharply focused ahead, as they rode swiftly through the county town in the night rain, racing northward.

Before reaching the north gate, they already heard the chaos in the distance.

As they approached, they saw that the city gate had been broken open, and ghost servants were flooding in from outside, battling with the county soldiers inside.

In the pitch-black night, aside from the faint illumination of some lanterns, it was hard to discern who was who, especially distinguishing between ghost servants and human skin ghosts, which was even more difficult.

The group couldn’t help but halt.

In the distance…

Three or four Force Realm experts from the government office were engaged in battle.

However, the ghost servants were fearless of death, while the Force Realm experts, despite their strength, were still flesh and blood. If struck by weapons, not only would they be injured, but their strength would also significantly diminish, which was far inferior to the self-protective Gang Qi of the “Peak of Form Realm.”

Therefore, the Force Realm experts from the government office were extremely cautious.

Meanwhile, many county soldiers and county warriors had already died.

That they could remain courageous and unflinching, despite being unclear about the number of ghost servants, was truly commendable.

However, even though they refused to back down, the defeat was inevitable. Now, they were merely relying on the belief of “not being able to retreat, nowhere to retreat, with their families behind them” to hold on desperately.

Besides the eerie howls, screams, shouts, and clashing of weapons, there were also some angry questions carried on the wind and rain in the distance.

“Why haven’t reinforcements arrived?!”

“We can’t hold them any longer!”

“Why are these ghost creatures so fierce tonight?”

Yet, a rather calm voice suppressed these doubts, shouting loudly, “Reinforcements are almost here! I got the news! They’re almost here, almost!!”

In the darkness, nothing could be distinguished, but at least the crowd heard this reassuring voice, and that was enough.

In the chaotic night, An Chenyu furrowed her brow.

However, Song Cheng quickly assessed the situation with a single glance.

As usual, this batch of ghost servants still mainly consisted of those with combat power in the teens, but aside from three with combat power in the thirties, there was actually one with combat power in the forties.

Fortunately, the ghost servants’ upper and lower limits were the same, or else… this city gate would have long been breached by now.

And the man shouting for reinforcements, he was a familiar face.

It was the County Magistrate who had come to investigate at the Ruyi Commerce Chamber that day.

Song Cheng had heard quite a few whisper that the County Magistrate, Magistrate, were muddled officials…

But now it seemed, muddled or not, at least when it really mattered, they could stand up to the task.

In the blink of an eye, Song Cheng completed his rough analysis. He glanced at Ding Kui and the others, saying, “Protect the president. I’m enough by myself.”

In just one battle at the East City gate, Song Cheng’s image in the minds of Ding Kui and the other guards had completely changed, from “Brother Song,” “Puppet Son-in-law,” to “a true son-in-law”…

No one thought any longer that “An Chenyu married Song Cheng just because Song Cheng was good with women, or An Chenyu was looking for a puppet,” because the “one-man defense of the city gate” momentum and power had already left them astounded.

From now on, the only thing left for them was respect as they showed to the young miss.

This… was exactly what Song Cheng needed.

He wanted to transform the Ruyi Commerce Chamber into a “home suitable for his long-term residence,” rather than “having to lower his head, emulating a role from a past life called a Crooked-Mouth Dragon King, who would pretend to be weak while obviously having strength but unwilling to show it, and then blame others for not recognizing him.”

He wanted to live his life.

Ding Kui and the guards hurriedly said, “Rest assured, we will protect the young miss!”

Song Cheng nodded, drawing the Fine Blade, dispersing the rain droplets, raised his legs, leaping off the horse, and falling like a gust of wind, shouting, “Reinforcements have arrived!”

Those four words exploded in the night, igniting the weary hearts of the county soldiers resisting.

County Captain Ouyang’s plump body trembled, turning back in surprise.

He saw a figure, like lightning and a whirlwind, charging into the midst of the ghost servants.

Song Cheng wielded his blade like a long willow, the ape-like arms extending, and the blade light sliced through the air.

Every move remained within the scope of “Willow Brushing Force.”

As soon as he entered the ghost servant swarm, two human skin ghost servants were cut in half, emitting a shrill cry before dissipating.

The County Magistrate vaguely recognized this as the Ruyi Commerce Chamber’s Willow Brushing Force, but for the time being, couldn’t guess who the person was.

With the situation urgent, he couldn’t afford to ask more questions, only raising his voice and shouting in response, “Reinforcements have arrived! Drive these ghost things out of the city!”

Song Cheng moved through, the blade’s light stretching out.

With one slash, he sent a ghost servant with combat power in the thirties flying.

With one stab, he pierced through the ghost servant with combat power in the forties.

The Force Realm experts from the government office who were previously struggling immediately felt less pressure, coming to their senses and going to assist other county soldiers.

In the time it took to burn a stick of incense, the ghost servants had been completely slaughtered, and the north gate was once again closed.

Song Cheng’s arms were sore, and upon examining his Fine Blade…

It was indeed crafted by the Imperial Family’s top hand, still intact with no cracks.

To know that although the ghost servants were human skin ghosts, they all seemed like they had bodies made of copper and iron.

In the distance, the County Magistrate was busy directing defensive preparations while briskly walking forward, rain mixing with black hair stuck to his face.

“Thank you!”

The County Magistrate cupped his fists, expressing gratitude first, then asked, “Which esteemed member of the Ruyi Commerce Chamber are you?”

Song Cheng smiled, “County Captain Ouyang, we meet again.”

The plump County Captain blinked, squinting for a while, but… it was dark, and it was raining, making it hard to recognize who it was.

He awkwardly wiped his face.

Damned, this was too embarrassing.

However, County Captain Ouyang reacted quickly, immediately smiling and saying, “Indeed, we hit it off at first sight last time, and it’s a fortunate affair to meet again today. Once the weather clears and the city empties, I must visit personally to express my gratitude!”

Song Cheng: ???

What’s this about?

Hit it off at first sight?

County Captain Ouyang cupped his fists again, then hurried off.

He couldn’t possibly admit he didn’t recognize this expert, could he?

In the martial arts world, doesn’t everyone care about face?

Someone comes to rescue you, turning the tide, and says “we meet again,” only for you not to know who they are. That wouldn’t do, it would be highly offensive.

The thought flashed through his mind and was soon overshadowed by the pressing issues at hand.

County Captain Ouyang quickly arranged personnel to guard the city, then took a Force Realm expert, along with four Power Realm martial artists, heading to the West City Gate.

The West City Gate was where the County Magistrate was defending.

County Captain Ouyang had actually guessed that the reinforcements from the West City Gate couldn’t get through because they had likely encountered the same fierce attack, so now that this place was stabilized, he naturally went to provide support.

As for the South City Gate, with its many martial arts halls and small gangs, along with aiding county soldiers and warriors, it should be the most stable.

Song Cheng also dragged his weary body back.

The guards at the Ruyi Commerce Chamber had already turned into sycophants.

“Sir, that was fierce.”

“Sir, how is your Willow Brushing Force so good?”

“Sir, your Force Method isn’t comparable to our chamber’s Mr. Wang, is it?”

Mr. Wang?

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Song Cheng was momentarily confused.

While the guards talked among themselves, An Chenyu spoke up, “He resides at the household in the prefectural city, and is the father of the Wang family brothers. Like you, he has studied Absolute Force and is now focusing on cultivation at the household, likely achieving Perfection.”

Song Cheng nodded, waving his hand, “Brother Ding, don’t make comparisons. I’m just a novice, far inferior to Mr. Wang.”

Once he said this, the guards only felt that the son-in-law was just as amiable as before, with favorable impressions growing.

An Chenyu dismounted, approached Song Cheng, took his hand, looked, and said, “Are you still going to the West City?”

Song Cheng replied, “Yes.”

“Then you have to listen to me,” An Chenyu softly said, “Once there, don’t rush to act. You’ve killed enough tonight.

And you’re already tired; I’m worried about the risk.

Our role is to provide an extra layer of assurance if the West City Gate is truly collapsing completely, then take action.

During this time, you at least have a chance to rest for a while.

If, after taking action, the situation doesn’t improve, let’s not force it. We’ll retreat and wait until we recover.”

Song Cheng nodded.

He had to admit, Sister An truly knew how to arrange things and handle situations, always thinking of the next related incident when others were still immersed in the current one, and presenting her approach.

Thinking on her feet.

The group paused briefly to calm themselves before riding westward again.

As it turned out, the West City was indeed chaotic.

Yet, the county soldiers and the defending County Magistrate were not to be underestimated, withstanding wave after wave of ghost servant assaults on the city.

Under the ancient tree in the rain curtain, An Chenyu observed this and said, “We’ll circle around by the South City, then head back. We’ve made it through the night.”

Without showing themselves, they skirted around and circled back. When they finally returned to the East City, the rain had ceased, and the gray sky hinted that dawn might soon arrive…

Back at the Ruyi Commerce Chamber, the dining hall already had some cooking smoke rising.

An Chenyu removed her raincoat, her hair tangled. She casually pushed it back, letting it fall on her shoulders, exuding the charm of an Ink Beauty.

“Song, let’s have breakfast before sleeping.”

She smiled softly.

Song Cheng was suddenly reminded of staying overnight at an internet café before having breakfast with friends, a scene from before he crossed over, bringing a faint warmth to his heart. He smiled and responded, “Alright, let’s eat together.”