Chapter 229 - Chapter 229: Chapter 197: Kill a Special Individual_1

Chapter 229: Chapter 197: Kill a Special Individual_1

Two possibilities could be the cause of the current chaos.

One is that the Hammer Party is colluding with the guilds to continuously stir up trouble and launch attacks.

The other is that the guilds are seizing this opportunity to rob and exact revenge.

Once done, they blame it all on the Hammer Party.

Given the current situation, the city folk don’t have time to deal with this.

In any case, the different guilds are probably going to start imitating this.

This will only cause more chaos.

Wu Heng continued to look at the others and asked, “What information do you all have?”

Mata spoke while walking, “Quite a few people have left here, planning to avoid the trouble until things stabilize.”

“The Outer City Area?” Wu Heng asked.

“The entire city. Apparently, the gentry in the inner city area have almost all left. People from the outer city and beyond the city are also leaving.” Mata continued.

“Hasn’t the Hammer Party blocked the roads?”

“Only the entrance of merchant convoys has been restricted. Given the vast territory here, leaving isn’t difficult.”

That makes sense.

The Hammer Party has set up roadblocks, mainly to intercept the main roads.

If one wants to leave, they can take a detour.

Or perhaps the Hammer Party members just wouldn’t stop others.

Letting everyone escape makes it easier for them to conquer the city.

“Hmm, true!” Wu Heng nodded.

They arrived at their patrol area.

Starting their patrol with the team.

At midnight, as with the previous night, fighting erupted in the Outer City Area, the outcry of battle resounding.

Small-scale skirmishes also occurred in the city, but the Iron Guard Knights put a stop to them before they caused any chaos.

Wu Heng and his men brought blankets and found a new place to sleep.

Waiting till dawn.

“Shift’s over, everyone goes home!” Wu Heng said.

Everyone waved goodbye to him.

…

Wu Heng headed to his residence.

Just as he reached the door, he saw several towering figures waiting for him.

Glask, the Beastman proprietor of Maoliao Armour Shop.

Wu Heng walked over, “Boss, you’re looking for me?”

Upon hearing his voice, the Beastman shopkeeper looked up and immediately smiled, “Captain Wu Heng, you weren’t here just now, so we waited a bit.”

“Is something up?”

“Things have been rather chaotic in the city recently. The shop might close for some time. We’ve prepared some armors that you need in our warehouse. We’d like to deliver them to you in advance.” The boss looked around cautiously and said, “Would that be convenient for you?”

Seems like the armour shop is also planning to leave.

The armors Wu Heng ordered have been partially made.

No one knows what will happen next, so they want to deliver them to him in advance.

“Boss, do you think this city will fall?” Wu Heng asked straightforwardly.

“I wouldn’t dare to speculate.” The boss promptly denied, then replied, “We’re just doing small-scale business. We’ve never been late on taxes and protection fees in the city. It’s just a good time to return to our tribe.”

Wu Heng glanced around, pulled him aside, and said in a low voice, “I won’t obstruct your departure, but we’re friends. Give me a hint, which way is safe to leave.”

The boss whispered, “As long as it’s not a merchant convoy, the Hammer Party will basically let you through after collecting some money. If you want to leave, it’s best to go through the woods. North or south, either works. After hiding for a month or two, everything definitely would’ve ended.”

“Alright, I understand.” Wu Heng nodded.

“Those armors…”

“How many other goods do you have left in your warehouse?” Wu Heng continued to ask.

“There are several dozen sets of iron armors and leather saddles.”

“I’ll take them all at a reasonable price considering the information you just gave me. It saves you the trouble of selling them off elsewhere.” Wu Heng stated outright.

The Beastman boss’s eyes lit up. After thinking for a moment, he said, “Five gold coins for everything. 112 sets of leather armors, over 80 iron armors, and more than 120 items like leather saddles and shields. I just want gold coins.”

Gold coins are easy to carry.

Silver coins are too heavy. It’s hard to be inconspicuous when escaping with silver.

“Deal!”

The shopkeeper’s smile widened. With gratitude, he said, “Thank you, captain. When business resumes, I’ll make you a better set of armor… I’ll have someone fetch them now and bring them to you.”

“I’ll go with you to fetch them. Transporting so many armors here might cause trouble.” Wu Heng stepped forward and continued, “Inform the bosses of some weapon shops and herb shops. If they want to sell at low prices, they can find me at your shop. I can help them clear their stocks.”

“Alright, I will have someone take care of it right away.”

…

Outside the city, in an abandoned castle.

In the dark and damp structure, a middle-aged man in black attire sat with several guards.

They were silent, waiting quietly.

Not long after, footsteps could be heard from outside.

A few tall and burly Beastmen walked in surrounded by attendants.

One of them was wearing iron armor, a long sword hung at his waist. He removed his helmet, revealing the visage of a Beastman and large tusks.

If someone from the guild was present, they would recognize his identity at a glance.

He was a prominent member of the Hammer Party, with a reward of 700 silver coins, conferred a Tier 3 Valor Award.

“How’s the plan going? Our leader has urged several times now.” The Beastman said directly.

The man in the suit spoke softly, “Three nights from now, there will be an attack from within the city, and the North City Gate will be opened. At that time, you can directly attack.”

“Are arrangements in place?”

“Arranged by the gentry, using insiders from various factions. Absolutely no problem.”

“Those old jerks are only capable of such sneaky tricks.” The Beastman said coldly.

The man across him became slightly cold and retorted, “Watch your words, don’t forget that we were the ones who supported you after you were besieged by the Iron Guard Knights.”

“Don’t paint yourself as a hero.” The Beastman sat with one leg on the chair, “We both need something. You want to change the city lord, we want to enter the city. We can cooperate normally in the future.”

The man in the suit took a deep breath, not wanting to quarrel with the bandit.

He continued to say, “After you enter the city, the gentry want you to do something special.”

“Speak, don’t waste time.”

“After attacking the city, arrange for someone to kill the 12th team leader of the association. Don’t touch anything on him. Send the body over here.”

The Beastman raised an eyebrow, “I have to say, you businessmen have bad brains. Once the war starts, it’s hard to know who anyone is, let alone find some team leader.”

“He’s easy to recognize. He wears the captain’s armor of the guild and has black hair and black eyes. He’s the only one in the whole city who looks like that.”

“Alright, I got it.” The Beastman nodded, emphasizing, “Three nights from now. Remember your arrangements, don’t mess it up.”

“Rest assured, everything is already arranged.”

…

Maoliao Armour Shop.

Inside the shop.

Wu Heng was sitting on the side. Below him were humans or beastmen, at least eighty to ninety of them.

They were all owners of various shops in the Outer City Area, and the followers they brought.

Shopkeeper Maoliao said straight away, “This is Captain Wu Heng of the association. When I called you here, I also explained the situation. If you want to sell your goods at a low price, Captain Wu Heng is willing to buy them. This would save you the trouble of running around, and the transactions are in gold coins, which are easy to carry.”

All the shopkeepers sized up Wu Heng.

They then began to engage in hushed discussions with each other.

Wu Heng spoke directly, “Gentlemen, if you wish to sell, you can tell me the types of goods you have, their quantity, and your price.”