Royal Gold Magistrate - Chapter 225

Nie Zheng glanced sideways at Fang Zheng. “What’s your relationship with these people? If there’s no connection, I won’t be so polite.”

Fang Zheng replied helplessly, “Please don’t take action. These are all our people.”

“This official will disperse them in due time. They’ve just been temporarily misled.”

“But, General Nie, you’ve only brought less than two thousand men, right? Is that enough?”

Nie Zheng replied proudly, “It seems you don’t understand military affairs. Today, I only brought 1,500 men, and that’s just to be safe.”

“For ten thousand weak and sick civilians, 500 elite soldiers would suffice!”

Indeed! This group of people would probably just be cannon fodder on a real battlefield.

Fang Zheng laughed awkwardly, “Since you’re here, sir, why don’t you enjoy the show?”

“They’re having a martial arts duel right now. Best two out of three. The one with the sword is our man.”

Nie Zheng looked towards the arena and said, “You’ve just arrived, and you already have such talent at your disposal?”

“What do you mean?”

“This man’s stance is extraordinary. He seems to have military experience.”

Fang Zheng smiled without explaining.

But inwardly, he couldn’t help but take a sharp breath. This guy had such keen eyes.

He couldn’t see anything special himself. Indeed, everyone has their own expertise.

This man must be dealt with cautiously!

Fang Zheng secretly glanced at Nie Zheng again, then rode back to the crowd and shouted, “Begin! Stop dawdling!”

Chen Dasheng was panicking. He had seen Fang Zheng go to that general’s side and whisper something, then come back.

Could it be that they were planning to join forces and eliminate him?

Had he been tricked by that dog official Liu Xun?

But it was too late to back out now. He could only grit his teeth and charge forward!

Seeing this, Zhou Tie wielded his sword and charged forward as well!

His Wild Wave Sword Technique was a flurry of impenetrable strikes. As soon as they clashed, over a dozen blows landed on Chen Dasheng’s weak spots!

Chen Dasheng, who was about to throw a punch, suddenly retracted his hand and took a horse stance!

Seeing this, Zhou Tie unleashed another barrage of over a dozen strikes on Chen Dasheng, and the blade suddenly shattered!

“Damn it!”

In the next second, Zhou Tie discarded the broken sword and immediately leaped back with all his might. The two were once again at a distance, facing off.

Nie Zheng watched with delight!

This man! He must be a fierce general! His martial prowess was even greater than his own in his youth! If he could be recruited…

Fang Zheng, on the other hand, was puzzled. He turned to ask Zhang Biao, “What kind of fight is this? Why have they stopped moving?”

Zhang Biao furrowed his brow, then relaxed it: “Oh, I was just thinking about that too.”

“Chen Dasheng isn’t not moving, he simply can’t move. He’ll be hit no matter how he moves, so he’s better off defending with all his might.”

“Zhou Tie’s internal injuries are acting up. I broke several of his ribs last time, and it’s only been a few days. He probably can’t fight anymore.”

“But his sword technique is indeed formidable. If he were at his peak, I might not be able to completely defeat him barehanded.”

Hearing this, Fang Zheng immediately panicked.

Damn it! Why didn’t you say so earlier? Fighting with broken ribs, what the hell!

If he moves around recklessly, the bones might pierce his internal organs. He could die!

Fang Zheng immediately shouted towards the arena: “Stop the fight! We forfeit the first round!”

“Go, bring Zhou Tie back!”

Hearing this, Zhang Biao rode into the arena to retrieve Zhou Tie.

Reaching Zhou Tie’s side, Zhang Biao said, “Let’s go. Don’t fight if you’re injured. The young master is calling you back.”

“I’m not going back! We’ll talk after the fight!”

Zhou Tie gritted his teeth, a trace of blood seeping from the corner of his mouth.

Leave? Where would he put his face if he left now?

Seeing that he wouldn’t listen and kept staring at Chen Dasheng, Zhang Biao delivered a chop to his neck, knocking him unconscious. He then threw him onto the horse and patted its rump.

The horse trotted back to Fang Zheng’s side.

“Quick! Xie Xian, take him back to recover! What’s the point of fighting with such low health!”

Nie Zheng watched this scene with confusion, then rode to Fang Zheng’s side and asked, “Why did you stop? Internal conflict?”

“No, his old injury flared up. He can’t fight anymore.”

Now Zhang Biao had taken Chen Dasheng’s place in the arena.

Seeing this, Fang Zheng shouted, “Brother Biao, defeat him fair and square!”

With so many people watching, using underhanded tactics would make it hard to convince everyone even if they won.

Chen Dasheng’s situation was now worse than Zhou Tie’s!

He was still immersed in the fear of being dominated by the sword light.

The overwhelming sword shadows had engulfed him like a tidal wave, leaving him nowhere to escape!

And each strike was incredibly powerful!

He wanted to counterattack with his fists, but that blunt sword would immediately strike his joints, forcing him to retract his fist.

When he tried to attack again, all his offensive routes were completely sealed off, leaving no chance for retaliation!

Fortunately… fortunately, that broken sword was of poor quality and wasn’t sharpened, otherwise, he would have been done for…

Chen Dasheng maintained his horse stance, recalling that terrifying scene, his teeth chattering involuntarily.

Seeing that his opponent had been replaced, Chen Dasheng took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.

Although the guy in front of him was tall and sturdy, he was unarmed. With over a decade of iron body training, Chen Dasheng feared no one in unarmed combat!!

Moreover, on such a hot day, he was still wearing a large coat. Clearly, there was something wrong with his head! He definitely couldn’t be a match!

Chen Dasheng swallowed and tried to ease his tension further.

He smiled at Zhang Biao and said, “The previous guy was injured by my internal energy. You’re not going to use a weapon, kid?”

Zhang Biao looked at him silently, then slowly opened his coat.

Chen Dasheng’s face immediately fell, his heart leaping into his throat once again.

His inner voice was screaming!

Holy shit! What the hell is this!

Zhang Biao’s coat was covered in a dense array of weapons.

The top row was full of throwing knives and needles! The next row had spikes, daggers, scissors, screwdrivers, and saws!

Below that were three-section staffs, emei piercers, brass knuckles, and even a steel spearhead!

Around his waist was a whip, and there seemed to be a bag of powder-like substance hanging there, and even a small crossbow!

At the bottom were a bunch of bottles and jars containing who knows what, only the openings visible.

Then Zhang Biao silently reached behind his back and slowly pulled out a broad sword from his collar, planting it in the ground with a loud *clang*!

He looked calmly at Chen Dasheng and said, “The young master wants me to defeat you fair and square. You choose.”

“I… I… I…” Chen Dasheng’s eyes bulged, constantly scanning up and down the arsenal in Zhang Biao’s coat.

Forget about the variety, how is it not heavy with so many things hanging inside!

Behind Zhang Biao were Fang Zheng and the others, who could only see Zhang Biao open his coat and draw a sword, nothing else.

But it was different on Chen Dasheng’s side.

The first few rows could see everything clearly, and everyone was dumbfounded, not knowing how to react.

Is this something a human would do? Did he bring the entire armory with him?!

“Alright, don’t waste time. Choose quickly!”