Play Hero
....
Drap drap drap!.
Heeee!
The sound of fast galloping horses, and the neighing of a stopped horse.
Soon, footsteps were heard entering a cool hall surrounded by a fish pond full of lotus flowers.
There's a man with almost white hair who had just put down his teacup. Standing right next to him a man younger than him, grinding the ink.
Tu Ke Tang, the old man's name, he's the head of the Chief Hunters Clan. Quite a terrible name, but not more than just a group of goods hunters who often get orders from an anonymous party, to carry out a mission, they are more like a mercenary. Beside him is Yu Yang, a loyal advisor who has followed him since they were young.
The young man entered and stopped in front of the old man.
"Greetings, Chief!"
"What did you find?" Yu Yang asked.
"Report Advisor! Two days ago the Xi'an branch of the Jie Expeditionary Grand Residence was attacked by an unknown group. According to the information the attacker might be looking for the same item. There was some movement of the Black Crow Clan near Liu Yi City. They are likely to move towards Xi'an"
Tu Ke straightened his seat. The old man became chairman not without reason, he founded this Clan when he was young and has managed to find whatever his customers want. This time the customer's request may be so famous that everyone wants it so badly. They have never delayed carrying the mission in the past, but this time it seemed like it was going to be quite a bit longer than usual.
"Why is that item so valuable? Everyone seems to want it so much. Yu Yang, did you get any information about what it is?"
Yu Yang lowered his head,
"Report, Chief. As far as we know it is nothing more than a small dagger, a very common thing. I think old man Chang didn't even know they had it until the group came to raid his residence. It is only a few people know"
Tu Ke stroked his white beard, his long brows furrowed deeply.
"Hemm, does that Jie Bai Hu know about this matter? The attacker doesn't know who they're up against. Challenging the Jie Valley isn't a smart choice, it will get very complicated. You guys continue reconnaissance and keep an eye on the Black Crow. It's possible that the group also hunts that item like us" said Tu Ke to the young man in front of him. The young man lowered his head and nodded.
"Yes, chief!" Then dismiss and leave the room.
Yu Yang approached.
"Brother, is this matter going to get even more complicated? That customer didn't mention their real identity clearly but they probably also spread orders all over the Martial arts world to get that item at all costs. We have agreed not to offend any party, dealing with Jie will be the last thing we can handle with"
Tu Ke nodded, still stroking his beard.
"You're right, Yu. But we've already received an advance payment for this job. It will be impossible to back out now. Tell the others not to be rash, this time the attack on the Chang residence you guys just pretended not to know. In case Jie Bai Hu sniffs out our involvement it will be trouble for us."
Yu Yang lowered his head, nodding.
"Yes, Brother, I will pass this to others"
Yu Yang was about to leave the reading room but TuKe stopped him.
"YuYang! Where's that brat? Why haven't I seen him since this morning?"
Yu Yang swallowed hard. If his brother found out that his little son had sneaked out again he would be furious.
"Eh that..."
-------------------------------
"Candied fruit! Candied fruit!! 3 for one Tael! " Merchant's voice.
Bustling streets of Fu Tang. The Jie Expeditionary group has arrived at the trading city of Fu Tang, one more city before Xi'an.
The horse carriage was moving slowly, Fei and Hong had already taken to the crowded street market to enjoy the excitement to loosen the boringness from the tiring trip.
"Wow, look, Brother, this is so good, do you think Mother will like it or not?" Hong exclaimed, holding up a silver bracelet decorated with colorful beads. Fei frowned.
"Um, you know how Mother is, Hong, how would she want to wear something so cheap like that?"
Hong lifted the bracelet with a cheerful face, as well as two small earrings on the side.
"This is so pretty, Mom will like it, it's from Hong anyway, brother, please pay for it!"
Fei shook his head. It's not weird to see Hong's little curiosity appear. This kid rarely left the house and barely knew what happened outside their beautiful house. Fei was busy taking out money from his little purse when Hong had moved elsewhere.
//
"Ahhh!"
Not far in front of the crowd. There was a moaning sound, someone crying out of pain. When Fei was busy paying the merchant, Hong was moving closer.
"No, please don't sell me" A young girl fell in the middle of the street. A big man pulled her hair and dragged her along the street. Some people just watched, while some cursed the man who looked like he got used to it.
The girl cried until the thick makeup on her face melted. She tried to free herself but her small body was nothing compared to the man who was twice as her.
"No, I beg you, please don't sell me there"
"You're not earning anything, it's still good there is a brothel willing to bid for you. Hurry get up!"
Hong was standing no far on the side road. He was confused as to why no one was moved to help the girl. This isn't a good thing, no one could bully a girl in broad daylight.
He drew near. Stand tall in front of the man.
"Please let your hand off her, you hurt her!" Hong exclaimed, with all eyes turned to him.
The young man. A young man with beautiful clothes and a clean handsome face. Is not an ordinary citizen at first glance at his appearance. The man looked at Hong Er from the foot to the head, he grinned, his teeth almost all yellowing, and disfigurement was visible. Even from his position, Hong could smell the stench all over the shabby-clothed ugly man's body.
"Wow, there's a young master here. Hi there sweetie boy, are you interested in this girl? How about if you pay for her and you can enjoy her body tonight"
Some men standing not far behind the man laughed spontaneously. Hong stuttered, people laughed at him, while he didn't understand what he meant.
"Wh-why did I need to buy her? Besides, she's not an item, why do you want to sell her? Please treat her more politely. Father says a gentleman shouldn't bully a weak woman"
The man laughed louder at Hong Er's innocent words. He threw the girl harshly on the ground and stepped on one of her feet. The young woman groaned loudly.
"Ahhh!!"
The ugly man sees Hong with his big eyes.
"Then, as a gentleman, why don't you come and take this woman to be yours, little man? Because you're so pretty, I'll give you a special price for her"
The woman keeps groaning as the man steps her heavier.
"Akkhh!"
It looked so painful, Hong couldn't just stand there and watch, but what could he do? While everyone seemed to avoid his gaze. It was so unbelievable, how could they all just stand there and do nothing? Couldn't bear the girl's moans, Hong stepped forward and pushed the big man's body away from him the girl.
"Let her go!"
The man was absent-minded. He almost fell after the young man pushed him. He got up quickly and stared at Hong with big eyes holding back anger.
"Damn it! How dare you push me!"
The man lunged at him with great anger. He raises the big wooden stick in his hand ready to swing it at the boy.
Everyone in the audience warned Hong who didn't seem aware the man was about to hit him. He lifted his head and turned his back just as the wooden stick was swung, right in front of his big round eyes.
"Aahhh!"
++++++++