Chapter 1090

First Volume, Chapter 1090: Strong Dragon Crushes Local Snake

At that moment, the Yamen Runner clutched by Zhao Yuxiong, due to excessive blood loss and unbearable pain, fainted right on the spot.

Yet even so, Zhao Yuxiong had no intention of letting go.

Under the stunned gaze of Wang Chi and the Ming County Squad Leader, Zhao Yuxiong drew a short knife from his lower back and severed the Yamen Runner's right arm on the spot.

This sight utterly terrified the Squad Leader.

These people weren't ordinary soldiers—they were even more ruthless than desperate outlaws.

Could it be that these men weren't veterans withdrawn from the Front Line at all, but… disguised Enemy Army operatives who had secretly infiltrated Shedynasty?

This also explained why this group of soldiers passing through were so brazen.

Zhao Yuxiong sheathed his short knife, tossed the severed arm onto the Yamen Runner's body, and said coldly: "I already warned you."

Zhao Yuxiong ignored the unconscious Yamen Runner, crouched down, and looked at Liu Yunqiu with a grave voice: "Everything you said before—is it true?"

Feeling the icy chill in Zhao Yuxiong's gaze, Liu Yunqiu trembled uncontrollably.

Though she was still young, as the saying goes, children of the poor grow up fast—her mind was already very mature.

Even though these soldiers were terrifying, if they left here, neither the Wang Family nor the County Yamen would ever let her and her two sisters go unpunished.

Even the people of Liu Family Village would be dragged into it.

She had no choice but to stake everything on this one roll.

"Everything I said is true. If the General doesn't believe me, the 127 souls of Liu Family Village can all testify."

That was enough.

Zhao Yuxiong said nothing more and turned to walk toward Qin Feng.

Liu Yunqiu thought Zhao Yuxiong was leaving; her expression instantly plunged into utter despair—she had clearly chosen the wrong ally.

The so-called hope was merely a fleeting illusion…

Zhao Yuxiong arrived beneath Qin Feng's warhorse and said gravely: "Brother Qin, I've clarified everything."

"These civilians are innocent people oppressed by the city's wealthy elites."

"The so-called fugitive is merely a maid who fled her master's home after enduring unbearable humiliation."

"That maid, the little girl, and the woman who was knocked unconscious are three sisters—all surnamed Liu, from Liu Family Village."

Having learned the full story, Qin Feng nodded lightly.

Since he had already intervened, he might as well see it through—to save a man, save him completely; to carry a Buddha to the West, carry him all the way.

Qin Feng rode his horse to the side of the crowd and looked down upon Liu Yunqiu, who was trembling with confusion and fear.

"Little girl, what's your name?"

Liu Yunqiu glanced at Qin Feng, then at Zhao Yuxiong, and finally understood—the true Commander of this cavalry was this seemingly refined young man before her.

She seized her lifeline again and hurriedly replied: "Young Lady Liu Yunqiu, third daughter in my family."

Qin Feng nodded lightly, turned to face the Black Riders, and asked casually: "Is the Military Doctor here?"

In the next instant, a heavily armored cavalryman, indistinguishable from the others, stepped forward quickly.

Only when he drew closer did everyone see that this cavalryman carried no weapon except a horse spear and a short knife at his lower back.

Both his warhorse and every empty space on his person were hung with numerous wooden boxes and cloth bags.

Though the Military Doctor was not skilled in internal medicine, he was highly proficient in treating external wounds.

Qin Feng pointed to the unconscious Liu Yunchun and said softly: "Go check—can you heal her?"

The Military Doctor immediately dismounted, rushed to Liu Yunchun's side, and upon tearing open her already shredded clothing, even he, who had seen countless horrors, sucked in a sharp breath.

"Lord Hou, this woman's injuries are severe—she has no fewer than twenty lash marks; the worst wounds have split open to the bone."

Hearing this, Qin Feng frowned deeply.

If this woman had truly harbored a fugitive, beating her to death wouldn't be enough.

But since she was innocent and had suffered such brutality, it was truly heartbreaking.

Fortunately, the Military Doctor excelled at treating skin wounds—these lash marks were minor compared to arrow wounds.

He pulled out medicinal liquid from Beixi County and carefully cleaned Liu Yunchun's wounds.

Seeing the Military Doctor's meticulous care, the onlookers all murmured in amazement—in their minds, soldiers were coarse brutes, yet this Military Doctor had shattered their assumptions.

The Ming County Squad Leader, who had witnessed the entire scene, was no less stunned.

Over the years, he had seen many passing armies—some as large as a thousand, others as small as dozens.

Only armies of at least two hundred men carried a Military Doctor.

Yet this cavalry unit numbered only fifty—and still carried a Military Doctor—further confirming the Squad Leader's suspicion: this cavalry was elite among elites.

The Squad Leader had already decided to retreat—when, at that very moment, the Yamen Runners charged out.

Over a hundred Yamen Runners instantly surrounded Qin Feng and his men.

Seeing this, Wang Chi clenched his fists in excitement, his eyes burning with hatred as if he wanted to devour Qin Feng and his men alive.

"Hahahaha! You were so arrogant just now! Now get off your horses and kneel to kowtow before Young Master—or not one of you will escape!"

"Especially you!"

Wang Chi pointed at Zhao Yuxiong, teeth gritted: "You dared to challenge Young Master's authority! If you don't kowtow three hundred times, I'll bury you alive in this soil."

The onlookers all held their breath for Zhao Yuxiong.

Especially Liu Yunqiu—she was filled with guilt; if she hadn't begged Zhao Yuxiong for help, they wouldn't have been dragged into this…

But what use was regretting it now?

Just as Liu Yunqiu had given up hope, convinced Zhao Yuxiong would be tortured to death and the rest of the cavalry driven away—

Zhao Yuxiong remained unfazed, speaking calmly: "You want me to kneel? You're not worthy."

"In all of Shedynasty, this General kneels to only three people."

"First, His Majesty; second, your biological parents; third, your commanding officer."

Wang Chi could not help throwing back his head and laughing: "Hahahaha, well said! Too bad, you still have to die!"

"One life for one life—you killed a few of mine, so you'll die here, one for each!"

"Today, whether you kneel or not, you will kneel!"

At that moment, the surrounding black riders burst into laughter.

"Hahahaha, General Zhao, today we've truly seen something new—we finally understand what it means when the King of Hell is easy to deal with, but the Little Ghosts are hard to handle."

"A mere petty gentry dares to make General Zhao kneel? How novel!"

"Boy, even if General Zhao kneels, it's to bow before his commanding officer—what are you, anyway?"

Facing the black riders' mockery, Wang Chi flew into a rage: "Bullshit! This is Ming County—no matter who your commanding officer is, you bow your head here!"

"Who is your commanding officer? Name them—I'd like to see for myself!"