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br> "It was really dangerous this time. Fortunately, I was smart in the end, otherwise I would have been in big trouble this time. Fortunately, I was not recognized!" Ren Pingsheng, who came down the mountain, looked at the three thunderbolts in his hand and breathed a sigh of relief. . "Humph, no matter how hard he tried, he wouldn't know that only one of the three thunderbolts was real, and the other two were fake. Fortunately, he was interested at the time and made a few similar fakes. Hey, if that middle-aged man knew about it, he would be so angry that he would vomit blood!" He looked back at the top of Dapan Mountain, and disappeared into the night without any further hesitation. He is preparing to return to Panshan Town. After settling this matter, we must go back as soon as possible. He was not willing to stay long with such a strong warrior nearby. "But this time I have to thank the middle-aged uncle. Otherwise, it might be really dangerous." Ren Pingsheng thought about the whole thing and sighed. If the middle-aged man hadn't come, he might have attacked those four people. Even if he succeeded, he would probably be seriously injured. If the killer comes out again, his life will be in danger. "But the two brothers Huang Feng and Huang Qing will have to find an opportunity to get rid of them sooner or later. It seems that it is impossible for them to change their minds." After looking at it for an hour, it would be daybreak. Ren Pingsheng I went back to the inn room first and took a short rest. Everything he encountered tonight, whether it was the appearance of a strong warrior, the Third Prince of Great Chu Dynasty, or the appearance of a killer, caught him off guard. Who would have thought that a simple task would involve so many things. They need to take a good rest and think about what to do next. The next day, Panshan Town became lively again. However, there is also some uneasiness in this excitement. Almost a month ago, many people knew about the bandits from Dapan Mountain who came to extort money. Seeing that the appointed day is coming, I don't know what will happen. The unknown is scary, because they don't know what these bandits will do if they don't get enough money. This is also what worries the people in the town and the merchants. As for resistance, no one in the town was a match for the person who came that day and was at the eighth level of Qi refining. Some people have heard that the Canglan Sword Sect will send someone to solve this matter, but as the time is coming, no one from the Sword Sect is seen. However, the mayor said that people are coming, but now they are dead or alive. Don't even know. They don't know how far the matter has come and whether it can be resolved. "Mayor, what do you think we should do next? The time is coming soon." Many people were sitting in the town meeting hall, and some people couldn't help but ask. "Why are you so anxious? Don't you still have three days? How much money have you got now?" The mayor, who had approached Ren Pingsheng before, asked with a serious look on his face. "I have only collected about 100,000 yuan, which is still less than half. I will definitely not be able to collect enough in the remaining three days." Someone in charge of the banknotes replied with some worry. "Mayor, I wonder where the people sent by the Canglan Sword Sect are now? Is there any news?" Some representatives asked with concern.
"Last night I went to look for him, but it seems he is not in the Inn. He must have gone out. I suspect he has gone to the Dapan Mountain Bandit lair; I wonder if he has returned yet."
The Town Mayor spoke with uncertainty. In fact, he was not optimistic about this operation. After all, he had seen Ren Pingsheng's cultivation level before; at the Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement, he simply could not handle that group of Bandits.
However, Ren Pingsheng had assured him before, so despite his disbelief, he still held onto a glimmer of hope. If this matter could truly be resolved without having to pay two hundred thousand taels of silver, that would be ideal. This amount was quite a burden for their small town.
Yet, he had made preparations on two fronts: waiting for news from Ren Pingsheng while also gathering silver. Even if Ren Pingsheng failed, they would still have some room to maneuver.
It must be said that this is the tragedy of the weak. Living in this world without strength means having to live cautiously, fearing that they might provoke someone powerful and lose their lives.
"Really? He went to the Bandit lair alone? There are so many Bandits; how could he possibly come back alive?" Some people exclaimed in shock upon hearing this.
"Exactly, this person is too reckless. Does he really think he can take on all those Bandits by himself?"
"Hmph, he's probably just a kid who knows nothing but cultivation. He must have acted impulsively and rushed out alone. I don't understand why the Sword Sect would send someone like him here."
"Alright, he might not necessarily be going to fight those Bandits; perhaps he's just trying to gather some information." The Town Mayor couldn't help but frown at these people's comments. They had no real skills and only knew how to bicker at critical moments.
"Town Mayor, we also need to consider what we will do if he really doesn't come back. This concerns the lives of everyone in the town. Should we forcibly collect silver and try to raise the two hundred thousand taels first?" someone suggested.
"No way! If we do that, it will throw the town into complete chaos. We might not even need the Bandits; the town could collapse on its own. If those merchants and common folk leave, our town will truly be finished."
"But we can't gather enough silver right now. I'm afraid that if the Bandits come, they won't spare us. If it comes down to it, we should just flee!" Some fearful individuals had already prepared for the worst.
"You all... fine, do whatever you want! I won't leave. Who knows if those Bandits have someone watching nearby? Whether you can escape is still a question!" The Town Mayor's expression was not good as he spoke with a hint of sarcasm.
He had seen through these people's true colors. But as Town Mayor, he certainly couldn't escape; besides, his family and friends were here—where else could he go?
The hall fell into silence, and no one spoke. Some appeared calm, others looked anxious and worried, while some were pale, unsure of what fate awaited them next.
"Oh, what are you all doing? Are you in a closed-door reflection?" Ren Pingsheng asked in surprise upon seeing the situation inside the hall.
"Ah! Who are you? How did you get in? Don't you know this is a place where outsiders can't just barge in?" Some of those who were already anxious immediately found a target for their frustration.
"Heh, I really didn't expect that entering here required a notice. But who are you? I'm just here to find the Town Mayor, not to look for you."
"This is the Council Hall of our town; our representatives will naturally be here. Who are you then? What are your intentions coming here? I suspect you are an accomplice of those bandits. Someone, arrest him and interrogate him about his intentions."
"Tsk tsk... No wonder a small town is being pushed around by a group of bandits. It turns out they are all such incompetent fools. I really doubt your judgment in selecting people, Town Mayor," Ren Pingsheng sneered. His previously good mood had soured.
"Haha, it seems you have gained something from Dapan Mountain this time," the Town Mayor said with a broad smile.
"Gained something, indeed. However, had I known that the town was filled with such people, I wouldn't have been interested in helping you investigate the bandits' lair."
"Haha, they are also troubled by the bandit situation, so their tempers aren't great. Don't take it personally."
The person who had just spoken disrespectfully and others also wore forced smiles. They now understood the identity of this young man before them. The person sent by the Azure Wind Sword Sect was not someone they could provoke. Speaking behind his back was one thing, but if they truly angered him and lost their lives, no one would come to their aid.
"Forget it; I can't be bothered to argue with you. Just go about your business; I need to talk to your Town Mayor," Ren Pingsheng said with a dismissive wave of his hand after observing their sudden change in attitude.
Once everyone had cleared out, Ren Pingsheng found a seat and sat down.
"How's everything going? Is there any..." With no one else around, the Town Mayor, who was over sixty years old, no longer concealed his anxious demeanor and asked urgently.
"I thought you would remain unflappable even when facing disaster; I didn't expect you to be putting on an act in front of your subordinates," Ren Pingsheng chuckled softly.
"Can I not be anxious about such things? You don't have to worry; if anything happens, you can just leave, but I can't."
"Don't worry, there's no need to raise the money. This time, it should be fine. I've talked to those Bandits, and they agreed to drop this extortion."
"Really... really?" The Town Mayor's face turned red with excitement, his beard twitching, looking somewhat comical.
"I wouldn't lie to you, and they won't cause trouble for your town in the future. As long as you don't provoke them, everything will be fine," Ren Pingsheng said calmly, not forgetting to add a warning.
"Rest assured. How could we dare to provoke them? If they don't come looking for trouble, we'll be grateful."
"That's good. Three days from now, once you confirm that these Bandits won't come, send someone to notify the sect. I won't be returning for now." This was also the reason he made a special trip; otherwise, he could have just sent someone to inform them.
"Alright, don't worry. I will definitely send someone to report back," the Town Mayor promised happily. After a moment of gloomy expression, he continued, "By the way, we've gathered one hundred thousand taels of silver this time. If you don't mind, consider it your reward for this matter?"
"Silver? No thanks; I have no use for it. You can keep it!" Ren Pingsheng waved his hand dismissively. He still had several tens of thousands of taels of silver in his Spatial Bracelet, more than enough for his expenses. These things were of little use to him. Even if he needed rare materials, silver wouldn't buy them.
Three days later, after the agreed time, those Bandits indeed sent someone over as promised. They said something similar to what Ren Pingsheng had mentioned before and then left.
The people of Panshan Town were naturally overjoyed upon hearing this; for them, living peacefully was the best outcome.
"Does this mission count as completed? Well, it doesn't matter whether it counts or not; for me, this mission is concluded. Since I'm already out here, I might as well explore the area a bit before heading back to the sect!"
Ren Pingsheng's figure grew farther away from Panshan Town. He did not return along the original path but chose another longer route, planning to leisurely explore before returning to the sect.
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