RWNEFE -Chapter 114 Shen Yuanjing and Shen Yuantang Haven’t Come Back Yet?

Wei Dongzhu’s expression changed instantly, murderous intent surging from him.

By the time Shen Lanxi returned to the wharf, Wei Dongzhu had already bathed the entire dock in blood.

When he saw Shen Lanxi come back, Wei Dongzhu paused briefly, then finished off the last remaining life with a single sword strike.

“They were all rebel mobs in disguise. Every ship that docked here in the past—once it came ashore—fell victim to them!”

Just as she had suspected!

Shen Lanxi said, “They got what they deserved.”

Hearing her say this, Wei Dongzhu finally let out a breath of relief.

He had also managed to extract some information just now.

“This place has been occupied by a refugee leader who proclaimed himself the ‘King of the Northwest.’ The local authorities have already sent troops to suppress them. The so-called Northwest King has taken his men out to meet them in battle!”

Shen Lanxi sneered. “He can’t even tell directions straight, yet his ambitions are enormous! With the great drought in the north, every wild monkey dares to crawl out and call himself king!”

This place was already leaning toward the northeast—what did it have to do with the west at all? Could it be that this refugee leader was even planning to march his forces westward and seize the Northwest?

The corner of Wei Dongzhu’s mouth twitched upward, but he quickly suppressed it and said seriously, “According to them, the Northwest King has gathered at least fifty to sixty thousand men.”

Shen Lanxi replied, “The local garrison won’t exceed five thousand. Even if forces from two areas join hands to suppress them, their total strength won’t exceed ten thousand.” This wasn’t a border region—there wouldn’t be that many troops stationed here.

“Have one ship dock to replenish food and water. Leave before the Northwest King’s people return!”

“Yes!” Wei Dongzhu responded.

As Wei Dongzhu took out the command flag and signaled with it, Shen Lanxi turned, took a few steps forward, and kicked open the door of the general store with one strike!

This general store wasn’t opened to sell goods—it existed to provide logistical support for the people along the shore.

The people inside had already barricaded the door and hidden themselves when Wei Dongzhu began his massacre.

They hadn’t expected Shen Lanxi to break in by force, and one by one they panicked and fled.

These mobs had occupied the area—arson, murder, and looting were things they surely hadn’t spared. There was no need for her to talk about morality.

One kick sent someone flying, serving as a warning.

“Send out someone who’s still breathing. Take us to find water, and I’ll spare your lives!”

A slightly older man was pushed out.

By the time she led them back out, one of the ships had already docked.

Liu Laohu was the first to jump down.

“Damn it, it feels good to finally step on solid ground!” Liu Laohu stomped his feet twice in nostalgia. He had been drifting at sea for so long that his legs felt weak.

“Brother Liu, I’ve arranged the man. He’ll take us to find water!”

Liu Laohu said cheerfully, “Alright, leave it to me!”

“Be quick. This place is occupied by mobs—they’ll be back soon!”

Liu Laohu’s relaxed expression immediately tightened.

“Damn it, why can’t we ever run into a peaceful place?”

Liu Yanhui called down all the agile fighters from the ship, found two carts, and had them escorted by the Wei family army, running to fetch water.

Those not going to fetch water were called down by Madam Song to collect supplies.

Inside the general store, corpses were strewn all over the floor. No grain in the shop? No money on the dead?

In Madam Song’s eyes, even a single thread was worth something!

Liu Yanhui was excellent at managing accounts, but not very good at collecting debts or dealing harshly with people. Madam Song, on the other hand, was thick-skinned and capable of anything—throwing tantrums, rolling on the ground, even pretending to hang herself. Shen Lanxi had deliberately promoted her as Liu Yanhui’s temporary deputy.

To deal with villains, you needed villains. Things Liu Yanhui felt embarrassed to do could be left to Madam Song.

Very soon, the first batch of water was delivered back. While these people went for another run, Shen Lanxi took a trip to the local government office.

Just as she had expected—once mobs rose up, the first thing they would seize was the local yamen.

Inside the yamen’s storehouse were mountains of gold, silver, and grain.

Judging by the quantities, this was clearly the Northwest King’s main base!

He really had chosen a good spot.

Unfortunately, all of it ended up benefiting her!

After she finished collecting everything, one ship had already been filled with water, and another was one-third full.

“I found a grain storage site not far from here. Take some people and transport it back!”

That was something she had deliberately left behind earlier—saving time so that once the water was loaded, they could leave immediately.

Feng Wu hurried back.

He had just led the shadow guards to keep watch at the crossroads and nearby.

“A large force is heading this way—there’s cavalry. They’ll arrive within a quarter of an hour!”

That was enough time to transport all the supplies she had stashed.

Fortunately, she had chosen a very close location!

“Once the people fetching water return, don’t go back again!”

“Yes!”

“Those searching for supplies—board the ship!”

Madam Song raised her voice and shouted for everyone to board.

In the blink of an eye, the last water cart returned, and the people transporting supplies arrived right after.

Shen Lanxi glanced toward the hidden directions from which they were being watched. Those should be the Northwest King’s men left behind. Unfortunately for them, a rabble was still just a rabble—after being intimidated by Wei Dongzhu, they only dared to hide far away and spy.

“Everyone, follow my command—board the ships!”

“Yes!”

Just as the ships were about to set off, Shen Yuanxin suddenly shouted.

“Big Brother and Yuantang haven’t come back yet!”

Shen Lanxi’s sharp eyes swept over. “What did they go off to do?”

Shen Yuanxin panicked under her gaze and stammered, “I—I don’t know. I just noticed they weren’t here!”

Shen Lanxi looked at her deeply. The next second, she braced one hand on the ship and leaped down.

“The two large ships leave first. Leave behind one small boat to provide support!”

With that, Shen Lanxi sprinted toward the town!

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“Brother, hurry up—don’t let Big Sister find out!”

“I know, stop rushing me,” Shen Yuanjing said nervously as he picked up the items and quickly led his sister away.

Just as they reached the corner, two dull thuds sounded. The brother and sister rolled their eyes and collapsed unconscious, one after the other!

“Nu Bai, search!”

“Received, Master!”

“They’re moving. Someone is taking them toward the town entrance!”

It had to be those mobs—they were taking Yuanjing and Yuantang to meet up with the Northwest King!

Reaching a deserted spot, Shen Lanxi pulled out a fast horse from her spatial storage. With a flick of her whip, she galloped straight toward the town entrance!

In the blink of an eye, she caught up.

More than twenty refugees were pulling a cart. On it were Shen Yuanjing and Shen Yuantang, along with many others tied up.

They were probably from the ship that had docked earlier than them!

She leaped forward, her figure like lightning, landing on the cart. Moving swiftly, one punch per person—within moments, all the mobs were down, their fates unknown!

Shen Lanxi took a water flask from one of the mobsters’ waists and splashed water onto Shen Yuanjing and Shen Yuantang’s faces.

“Cough, cough, cough…”

The two choked and woke up.

“B-Big Sister! Cough, cough…” Shen Yuanjing struggled to sit up.

“Where are we?”

Seeing that both of them were awake, Shen Lanxi tossed the water flask onto them and turned to leave.

“Let’s go.”

Shen Yuanjing looked at the fallen mobs, then at the people tied up on the cart with them. His face turned pale, and he hurriedly helped his sister sit up and chased after Shen Lanxi.

After running a few steps, Shen Yuanjing glanced back.

They had been saved—but what about the others on the cart?

Big Sister seemed angry. If he stopped now to go back and save them, he would definitely make her even angrier!

“Brother, let’s hurry and go. It’s too dangerous out here. If I’d known, I wouldn’t have gotten off the ship!” Shen Yuantang muttered, clutching the back of her head.