BSI Chapter 142 Nighttime Disturbance
Chapter 142 Nighttime Disturbance
The banquet ended late at night.
Lin Chen was assigned to live in the east courtyard of the General's Mansion, a quiet and elegant courtyard.
Qin Shuyan and the other two women were packing their luggage, while Lin Chen was soaking in the hot spring, resting with his eyes closed.
"Eighth Brother, now that we've killed Cui Yuanhu, the Cui family is probably going to be desperate and do something rash," Xiao Yulou said while tidying his clothes.
"Let them jump then," Lin Chen said lazily. "It'll be perfect to catch them all at once, saving me the trouble of searching for them one by one."
Ye Qingying emerged from the shadows and whispered:
"The Bad Guys have sent word that Cui Yuanhao has left the Cui residence and his whereabouts are unknown."
All five hundred of Cui's shadow guards have also disappeared, suspected of hiding in the city.
"They ran away?" Lin Chen opened his eyes. "They're quite clever."
But he can run away, but he can't hide. The Cui family's businesses are still in Dingbei City; where can he run to?
Qin Shuyan said worriedly, "Eighth brother, the Cui family has been operating in Dingbei City for a hundred years and is deeply rooted."
If they incite the people, or collude with the Northern Shu to attack the city, I'm afraid...
"Don't worry, Third Sister-in-law," Lin Chen said with a smile. "With Mr. Li here, Dingbei City is as solid as a rock."
As for the common people… they hate the Cui family for all the messes they’ve made over the years, who would help them?
He stood up, water droplets sliding down his muscular physique:
"Alright, let's not talk about these unpleasant things anymore."
My ladies, the night is too short, shouldn't we...?
The three women blushed.
Qin Shuyan scolded, "Eighth Brother! We just finished important business, and you..."
"This is the important matter." Lin Chen stepped out of the pool, casually pulling on a bathrobe.
"Passing on the family line and continuing the ancestral worship is of paramount importance."
Xiao Yulou chuckled:
"Third sister, please don't refuse. Don't you know what kind of person Eighth brother is?"
Ye Qingying lowered her head, her ears turning bright red, but she did not leave.
The candlelight flickered, and the silk curtains hung lightly.
That night, the lights in the east courtyard stayed on very late.
……
Meanwhile, in a hidden cellar west of Dingbei City.
Cui Yuanhao's face turned ashen.
"Yuan Hu was publicly executed... Zhou Zhenshan defected to Lin Chen... The Eight Vajras led troops to investigate the Cui family's assets..."
With each word he spoke, his expression grew increasingly grim. "Well done, well done Lin Chen! Well done, Duke Zhenguo!"
Below, Mr. Zhou said in a trembling voice:
"Second Master, what should we do now? Lin Chen is coming with overwhelming force, and he also has a Celestial Realm expert overseeing him. A direct confrontation might be..."
"A direct confrontation?" Cui Yuanhao sneered. "I, Cui Yuanhao, am not that stupid."
He stood up and paced around the cellar:
"Lin Chen wants to find out the truth about his father's death in battle, right? Then I'll give him the truth—but this truth will cost him his life!"
Mr. Zhou was taken aback: "Second Master means..."
"Any news from the Netherworld Sect?" Cui Yuanhao asked.
"Yes," Mr. Zhou said in a low voice.
"The Netherworld Sect has sent two inner sect elders, both of whom are at the peak of the Celestial Realm."
They say... Li Bai is suspected to be a terrestrial immortal, and only a powerful expert of the same level can deal with him.
However, the sect's ancestral immortal master is currently in seclusion and will not emerge for at least half a month.
"Half a month?" Cui Yuanhao frowned. "I can't wait that long."
A ruthless glint flashed in his eyes:
"Then let's proceed according to plan. Lin Chen wants to wipe out my Cui family, right? Well, I'll let him fail!"
……
The next morning.
Lin Chen was still asleep when he was awakened by the noise outside the courtyard.
"What happened?" He rubbed his eyes and sat up.
Qin Shuyan and the other two women also woke up. Xiao Yulou got up and dressed, saying, "I'll go take a look."
A moment later, she returned, her expression grave:
"Eighth brother, General Zhou requests an audience, saying he has urgent military information."
"Urgent military intelligence?" Lin Chen raised an eyebrow. "Let him in."
Zhou Zhenshan hurriedly entered the room and knelt on one knee:
"Lord Duke, the Northern Shuo army has moved! Wanyan Honglie has personally led an army of 200,000 and is already a hundred miles from the border!"
Furthermore… several granaries and armories in the city have been set on fire, suspected to be the work of Cui's shadow guards!
Upon hearing this, Lin Chen not only remained calm but also smiled: "You've finally arrived."
He slowly dressed: "On Wanyan Honglie's side, tell the border guards to hold their positions and strengthen their defenses."
As for arson in the city…
He looked at Zhou Zhenshan: "General Zhou, what do you suggest we do?"
Zhou Zhenshan gritted his teeth and said, "My lord, I have already dispatched troops to seal off the entire city and search for the remaining members of the Cui family!"
"Not enough." Lin Chen shook his head. "What I need is not a blockade, but a complete eradication."
He dressed, walked into the courtyard, and said to Zhao Zilong, who was standing by his side:
"Zilong, order the Great Snow Dragon Riders to search the entire city. Arrest anyone acting suspiciously. Kill anyone who resists."
"yes!"
Zhao Zilong accepted the order and left.
Lin Chen then looked at Li Chunfeng: "Mr. Li, please set up a large formation in the city to prevent anyone from escaping in the chaos."
Li Chunfeng smiled and said, "Your Majesty, rest assured, before dawn, Dingbei City will be an impregnable fortress, and not even a fly will be able to get out."
"Very good." Lin Chen nodded, then said to Zhuge Liang,
"Mr. Kongming, you should stay in the government office, appease the people, and tell them that the arsonists are remnants of the Cui family and have nothing to do with our army."
A generous reward will be given for any information leading to a conclusion.
"I understand."
Lin Chen then looked at Zhou Zhenshan:
"General Zhou, you will lead the Northern Army to maintain order in the city and cooperate with the Snow Dragon Riders in the search and capture."
Remember, it's better to arrest the innocent than to let the guilty go free.
"This subordinate obeys!"
Zhou Zhenshan bowed and withdrew.
Lin Chen stretched and smiled at Qin Shuyan and the other two women:
"Alright, the annoying flies are gone. Ladies, shall we continue to rest?"
The three women: "..."
In the end, Lin Chen was sent away by the three women to deal with important matters.