Chapter 311: Killing Like Killing a Chicken

With two heavy hammer strikes, the Transformation Charm was left a corpse on the spot; its ugly, ferocious posture sent a chill through everyone around.

To think a Charm had snuck into the city and entered the Inner City so openly.

This was the Inner City, the place where high-ranking noble families and wealthy merchants gathered.

If a Charm were to run amok, it wouldn't be the Commoners, whose lives were as cheap as grass, who died, but the big shots who were either wealthy or noble.

Things had become serious! Swish, swish—eyes gathered on Zhang Hongmao; this guy was the one who had brought the Charm in.

Master Shen realized it in an instant, grabbing him by the collar and shouting, "Zhang the Childless, you're in for a catastrophe, you brat."

If you don't beat a dog in the water now, when will you? The charge of colluding with a Charm and endangering the Inner City was a massive black pot—big, black, and heavy.

Zhang Hongmao swallowed a breath of cold air and reached out toward Qiu Dazhi, "Master Qiu, help me."

He had also figured it out: everyone around was Master Shen's man, and only Qiu Dazhi was on his side.

As long as Qiu Dazhi rescued him and got him back to his own people, he could calmly engage in a war of words with the other side.

It was just a Charm; who could tell when it was wearing human skin? He had been deceived as well.

Not to mention, he, Zhang Hongmao, wasn't without a foundation; he had connections to the Xu family behind him, very solid connections.

Qiu Dazhi's ears twitched, and before he could react, a powerful killing intent condensed and enveloped his entire body.

It was as if a basin of cold water had been poured over his head; he dared not move.

Just moments ago, Qiu Dazhi had seen with his own eyes a Transformation Charm killed by two hammer strikes; even more terrifying was that when Zhou You struck, he still had the spare energy to deal with him, calmly and unhurriedly pinching the blade of his Qi-blood divine weapon.

This level of strength was far above his own; it was no exaggeration to say that Zhou You could kill him in seconds.

Qiu Dazhi couldn't help but smile bitterly; that fool Zhang Hongmao, of all people to provoke, he had to provoke such a master.

"Master Qiu is a man of great righteousness; you were deceived by them before, but now that you have awakened, naturally you will not help the tyrant do evil."

Zhou You said indifferently, "Zhang Hongmao, you harbored a Charm and harbored evil intentions; how can the responsibility of guarding the city be handed to you?"

"You want to snatch my War Order? Don't even think about it; this was issued to me by the Xu family, no one else can take it."

Zhang Hongmao thought of his backer and gradually regained his confidence, clamoring, "Don't think you've only offended me; holders of the War Order watch over and assist one another. If other Order holders learn of this, they will definitely come to find trouble for you."

"By then, even your original master, Wang Laohu, will come out to beat you to death."

Zhang Hongmao's greatest source of confidence was the War Order in his hand.

He threatened loudly, but noticed the expressions of the people around him were not quite right; could it be they didn't know the power of the War Order? "Don't just stand there, persuade him to stop immediately, otherwise..."

Zhang Hongmao pulled a token from his bosom and shook it twice to show the power he possessed.

The next moment, his movements froze.

Because, in Zhou You's hand, a token appeared as well, no different from the one in his own hand—a War Order.

"You have one too?"

Zhang Hongmao was stunned on the spot.

Even more surprised were Master Shen and Shen Sijing; after seeing Zhou You's War Order, the fear they felt earlier was swept away, and they instantly felt the joy of seeing a glimmer of hope, as if dawn were breaking.

Zhou You also had a War Order; they no longer feared Zhang Hongmao's conscription.

"Cough, cough, was your War Order given by the third young master of the Qi Family?"

Zhang Hongmao chuckled dryly, changing to a polite expression, "Since that's the case, we are all colleagues, why the need for conflict?"

"I don't want the Shen family anymore; it's yours. Let's shake hands and make peace."

A great man knows when to bend and when to stretch; he, Zhang Hongmao, was not a stubborn brute, and those who adapt to circumstances are the wise. Zhou You smiled slightly at these words, nodding thoughtfully, as if moved by his proposal.

Seeing this, Shen Sijing's heart sank; although slightly unhappy, she understood Zhou You's reaction.

Given Zhou You's status today, being able to come and provide help in a time of need, using the War Order to block the disaster for the Shen family, was already doing his utmost.

In the end, just like Zhang Hongmao, he was a recognized powerhouse of the two great families, existing in the same circle.

It wasn't realistic to expect Zhou You to fall out with Zhang Hongmao for the sake of the Shen family; calling a truce was the only realistic option.

The other fellow disciples and friends also believed that Zhou You would stop here; the fighting for today was over.

"Master Qiu, come here."

Zhou You beckoned to Qiu Dazhi.

Qiu Dazhi, not understanding why, walked to Zhang Hongmao's side and looked at Zhou You, "..."

The next moment, a white shadow flickered like a python, striking like a bolt of lightning from a clear sky.

The Tiger Head Hammer, hard to guard against; the earth-shattering strike was like thunder, departing like a vicious python and returning like a sea turtle.

In Qiu Dazhi's vision, the white dot rapidly enlarged, instantly filling his pupils, and his whole body stiffened on the spot.

In less than a single breath's time, he regained his senses; his head hadn't shattered.

A few warm blood droplets splashed onto his face; it wasn't his blood.

Looking back, Zhang Hongmao's headless corpse fell limply to the ground.

He had killed Zhang Hongmao, his head completely shattered.

Qiu Dazhi was shocked to his core; how could he? Zhang Hongmao held a War Order and was one of the city's powerhouses; he just killed him like that? "Master Qiu, Zhang Hongmao tripped and fell to his death; that War Order of his can only be inherited by his son."

"I hear his son is mentally disabled and incapable; you will have to help handle many things in the future."

Zhou You's words rang in his ears, and he felt a jolt, his whole body turning hot.

That's right! Zhang Hongmao's War Order could be passed from father to son; that child was a fool, and he was now the strongest warrior in the Zhang Family. He could easily usurp the position, using the fool as a puppet to dominate this power.

As a down-and-out martial artist, who didn't have a bit of ambition and pursuit? Who was willing to be someone else's subordinate for a lifetime? "Master Zhou is right; Zhang Hongmao's harboring of the Charm was exposed, and in his panic, he was struck by the Charm and fell to his death. In the end, it was you who killed the Charm to avenge him."

Once Qiu Dazhi figured it out, his lying became incredibly smooth and natural.

Although the two hadn't colluded, they were of one mind; with a word here and a word there, they quickly fabricated the cause of Zhang Hongmao's death.

"Good, Master Qiu is a man of great righteousness; this War Order is yours now."

Qiu Dazhi was still somewhat worried; after all, Zhang Hongmao had spent quite a few resources and connections to obtain this token, and the token was bound to Zhang Hongmao himself. Could he hold onto it if it were changed to him?

"Master Qiu, don't you understand? This is a chaotic world; having big fists is the only truth. If it weren't for warriors like you, Zhang Hongmao would just be a fat sheep no matter how much money he had."

That's right!

The more Qiu Dazhi thought about it, the more it made sense; as long as he subdued those martial artists hired by Zhang Hongmao, this force would already be formed.

Only one key point remained... the recognition of a noble family.

"I hear Master Zhou knows the young master in charge of the Qi Family; could you put in a good word for me?"

Zhou You glanced at Qiu Dazhi; this martial artist at Qi and Blood Stage 8 had a flexible mind and was very sensible! "I won't let Master Zhou work in vain. If I, Qiu, get what I wish for, I will surely follow your lead from now on."

Good heavens, he was openly declaring his allegiance.

While the two were talking, Zhang Hongmao's headless corpse lay quietly on the ground nearby.

(End of this chapter)