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Chapter 37 - They still have to thank us

Chapter 37 - They still have to thank us

A few people escaped from the prison cell, sprinting out of Seven Heroes Town, and continued running without rest for a long time.

"We can't go on, we're exhausted. If we keep running, we'll drop dead from exhaustion."

The four prisoners, including Ji Wuming's disciple, were panting heavily, collapsed on the ground, utterly spent.

They were still wearing handcuffs and shackles weighing dozens of pounds. How could they not be tired after running for miles?

"Did you bring the keys? Unlock them," Bai Zhantang said.

Lin Feng shook his head and replied, "There was no time to find the keys. Let's find a locksmith in the next town to open them."

"That works too. If not, we can find an axe and break them."

Lin Feng then said to Bai Zhantang, "You should head back first. I'll take them to the next town. I'm sure the yamen has discovered by now and will lock down the town for a search. You should hurry back, or it'll be over if they find out you're missing."

"What about you? Won't they suspect you too?"

"I'm a consultant for the yamen. Who would dare suspect me? I can come up with any excuse to cover it up. Don't worry."

Bai Zhantang hesitated for a moment, then reluctantly nodded and agreed, "Alright, I'll go back first to stabilize the situation. You hurry back."

Watching Bai Zhantang leave, Lin Feng then feigned concern and said to the five, "Brothers, have you rested enough? Let's move on. Once we reach the next town, I'll get you five horses, and you can go your separate ways."

"Thank you, brother, for your righteous rescue. I, Zhang San, will repay you tenfold in the future!"

"Yes, brother, your great kindness will never be forgotten. I'll set up a longevity plaque for you!"

"Thank you, big brother!"

"Big brother, you're generous!"

The group was moved, and one of them was even brought to tears.

"We're all people of the martial world. It's only right to look out for each other. Let's go."

Lin Feng urged.

The five, suspecting nothing, got up and continued on their way.

But behind them, Lin Feng now held a long knife, a sinister smile appearing beneath his mask, chuckling eerily...

Swoosh!

A cold flash, and a prisoner's head flew off.

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"Kill serious offender Zhang San, reward: 800 experience points, Jianghu reputation +30!"

Seeing a head roll to their feet, the remaining four were shocked and quickly turned back, only to find their 'good brother' Lin Feng charging at them with a knife!

Before they could react, another was slain by Lin Feng.

Now, the remaining three were in complete panic.

"Big... big brother... why are you doing this?"

Lin Feng chuckled, "You looked too tired from the journey, so I thought I'd send you off quickly."

With that, he swung his knife again, and another fell.

"Bastard, you planned to kill us all along, didn't you!"

"You're quite smart."

"I'll fight you!"

The fourth prisoner had some skills, a third-rate expert.

Unfortunately, bound by chains and exhausted, he was no match for Lin Feng.

In less than five moves, he was slain on the spot.

"Kill murderer Wang Mazi, reward: 1500 experience points, Jianghu reputation +70!"

All four became souls under Lin Feng's blade.

Only one remained, Ji Wuming's disciple.

But he had already fled into the nearby woods.

In the pitch-black night, Lin Feng really didn't know where to find him.

"Brother, what are you doing? I'm here to save you. We're both from the Sunflower Sect. The Saint of Thieves is my brother. Why would I harm you? I killed them to prevent them from exposing us. Come out quickly."

Lin Feng called out along the path, but even so, the guy refused to come out.

After a fruitless search, he cursed, "Damn it, let that kid get away. Forget it, I better hurry back to report."

With that, Lin Feng turned and left. Five or six minutes later, a figure sneaked out, patting his chest in relief.

"Finally escaped from the jaws of death. White Jade Soup, you're ruthless! When I get out, I'll expose you!"

Suddenly, a ghostly voice sounded behind him.

"White Jade Soup didn't kill you, why expose him?"

Zhou Li trembled all over, turning around in terror to find Lin Feng had returned, knife in hand, slowly approaching.

He immediately wet himself, his pants soaked, and hurriedly knelt, kowtowing repeatedly.

"Please spare me, I won't expose him. I beg you, let me live. I'll give you anything you want."

Lin Feng didn't rush to kill him but looked down at him and asked, "You say you're Ji Wuming's disciple?"

"Yes..."

"Do you have proof?"

"I do!"

Zhou Li quickly took off his shoe and pulled out a token from the sole.

Lin Feng disdainfully lifted it with his knife, seeing the small characters 【Sunflower·Wuming·Zhou Li】engraved on it.

This token indeed proved he was Ji Wuming's disciple.

"Where is the Sunflower Sect now?"

"The Sunflower Sect disbanded years ago. Everyone went their separate ways."

"What about your sect leader?"

"Our sect leader was also captured, held in the Department Six's prison in the Capital City, named Gongsun Wulong."

"Do you have any secret codes with Ji Wuming?"

"Yes."

"Let me ask you..."

Lin Feng interrogated him for information, and after asking everything, he had a bold plan in mind.

Seeing Lin Feng silent, Zhou Li thought he had finally proven his identity and could escape death.

But when he looked up, he saw the gleaming knife!

....

Seven Heroes Town.

The prison break had been discovered, and the entire town was under lockdown and search. Teams of officers began leaving Seven Heroes Town to search for the escaped prisoners on various roads.

Inside Tongfu Inn, everyone was extremely anxious.

"Why hasn't Lin Yanfeng returned yet? Could he have... been caught?"

"Don't talk nonsense. That kid is as sly as a monkey. How could he be caught? Besides, he's a yamen consultant. No one would dare suspect him."

"But..."

Before the words were finished, cheers from the constables sounded outside: "The prisoners have been caught! It was Young Hero Lin who helped capture them! Withdraw, withdraw!"

Bai Zhantang and Tong Xiangyu exchanged bewildered looks.

"Didn't he help them escape? How did he bring them back?"

"What is that kid up to? Is he deliberately trying to expose Old Bai?"

"Yeah, what if that Ji Wuming's disciple comes back and implicates Old Bai?"

"Never mind, let's go see."

Everyone rushed out of the inn and headed to the yamen, finding it surrounded by people, even Magistrate Lou was present.

Lin Feng stood in the middle, having already changed out of his night attire into a heroic outfit, looking imposing and righteous.

He had a cloth sack at his feet, which he tossed to the ground, revealing five heads.

"Magistrate Lou, I discovered someone trying to break the prisoners out and take them away. I didn't have time to report to you, so I chased after them. Unexpectedly, the person breaking them out was highly skilled, and I couldn't stop him. He got away. As for these five, they couldn't outrun me with their shackles, so they teamed up to attack me, trying to kill me to silence me. Luckily, I had some strength and managed to kill all five, barely escaping with my life."

Lin Feng spoke earnestly, vividly describing the earlier battle, exaggerating it as much as possible.

Magistrate Lou, instead of doubting, was moved, repeatedly thanking Lin Feng while holding his hand.

"Thank goodness for you, Young Hero Lin. If not for your help, I fear I would have lost my position."

"You've risked your life to help me several times. From now on, you're my good brother, Lou Anmin! You can command the constables of Seven Heroes Town as you wish, as long as it's not illegal!"

Lin Feng feigned modesty with Magistrate Lou, noticing Bai Zhantang glaring at him indignantly, he raised an eyebrow at him.

See, they even have to thank us~

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