Chapter 1475 - 741: Power Suppression (Part 2)
No one knew if they were in danger. This matter had been lingering in Lin Beichen’s mind, making him somewhat anxious.
Accompanying Lin Beichen into the city was the white-haired monkey, which stayed obediently by his side.
This monkey was very clever, seeming to understand everything.
It seemed to be able to read Lin Beichen’s thoughts, moving with such agility that Lin Beichen was very fond of it.
Just as Lin Beichen was about to enter the city, the white-haired monkey suddenly pulled him back.
Lin Beichen looked puzzled, asking the white-haired monkey, "What’s wrong, is there something you need to tell me?"
The white-haired monkey nodded vigorously, and Lin Beichen asked curiously, "What is it, tell me quickly!"
The white-haired monkey circled around Lin Beichen, using its round eyes to scrutinize him from head to toe.
Seeing the monkey’s actions, Lin Beichen immediately understood its meaning.
He looked at the white-haired monkey gratefully and said, "I understand what you mean. You’re saying that if I enter the city like this, I’ll definitely be discovered. We haven’t found the whereabouts of the Daoist and the others yet and would be surrounded by soldiers, right?"
Upon hearing Lin Beichen’s words, the white-haired monkey nodded vigorously, its face showing an excited expression.
Lin Beichen smiled faintly and said, "You’re really clever. How did I not think of it? So, what identity should I assume to avoid being discovered?"
Lin Beichen lowered his head in thought, and at that moment, he noticed that the white-haired monkey somehow had a whip in its hands.
Then, the white-haired monkey began to lash itself continuously. Seeing its actions, Lin Beichen excitedly hugged the white-haired monkey, laughing as he said, "I get it, you want me to pretend to be a monkey trainer, so they won’t suspect anything."
"I really admire you. How are you so full of ideas and clever? You’ve prepared solutions even I hadn’t thought of."
With the help of the white-haired monkey, Lin Beichen felt much relieved.
He quickly disguised himself as a monkey trainer, just as the white-haired monkey suggested. Although Lin Beichen felt somewhat helpless, he had no other choice.
Lin Beichen and the white-haired monkey returned to the city at that point, and it was then that the scene he least wanted to see appeared.
Two bodies were hanging from the city gate tower, swaying in the wind and appearing to be on their last breath.
They showed no signs of struggle, as if their bodies were already stiff.
Meanwhile, the image posted next to the city gate had been replaced with Lin Beichen’s portrait.
Seeing all this, Lin Beichen immediately understood that the two lifeless people on the city tower were surely the villagers who had previously protected him.
Upon discovering that the image was not of Lin Beichen, the soldiers flew into a rage, capturing these two villagers and hanging them here as a warning to everyone.
If anyone knew about Lin Beichen’s whereabouts and didn’t report it, they would end up like these two.
Lin Beichen couldn’t believe the cruelty of these people, as if they treated human life as trivial, not valuing the lives of the common people.
Moreover, Sima Gale wasn’t dead, just slightly injured.
Unexpectedly, the Sima family made such a big issue out of it, causing Lin Beichen great distress.
He looked up at the two bodies and silently murmured to himself, "Brothers... I’m truly sorry, it’s my fault you ended up this way."
"But rest assured, I won’t let your deaths be in vain. I’ll find a way to avenge you."
Suppressing his anger, Lin Beichen began to inquire about the situation near the City Lord’s Mansion.
While training the monkey, he observed his surroundings.
Suddenly, a young man appeared before Lin Beichen. Maintaining a calm facade, Lin Beichen pointed to the scene at the city gate tower and asked, "Young man... do you know what’s going on here?"
"Why are those two people hanging there, and who is the person in the picture?"
The young man sighed and said, "You don’t know? The person in the picture is a wanted criminal. He wounded Sima Gale."
"It’s said the general was furious, ordering that the person must be captured. The two were punished for deliberately giving a false description of the criminal."
"I heard a new group of people was arrested this morning, and they’re all locked up."
"Really? Do you know where they’re being held?" Lin Beichen probed.
The young man approached Lin Beichen secretly and whispered mysteriously, "I heard those captured are locked in the water dungeon."
"If they don’t reveal the troublemaker’s whereabouts before dawn, the people in the Daoist temple might soon be executed."
"What... they want to execute the people in the Daoist temple, why?" Lin Beichen feigned confusion and asked.
The young man shook his head helplessly, saying no more.
After hearing the young man’s account, Lin Beichen’s anger flared instantly.
His face changed dramatically, his eyes bulging with rage as he cursed vehemently, "Outrageous! This City Lord acts as if he’s above the law. Where does he get this power?!"
"Clearly, it’s his son who’s been arrogant and tyrannical, acting recklessly in the city without considering the safety of the people. Now, they’re making a fuss over it."
"Are the lives of common people so worthless? This is simply too much!"
"Why is it okay for his son to act domineeringly but not for others to rescue people? What kind of twisted logic is this?! I want to see if there’s truly no one who can deal with such a lackey of tyrants!"
Lin Beichen was seething with rage, unable to calm down.
He completely forgot the old village chief and the white-haired monkey’s warnings, not recalling them at all.
After all, this incident had already claimed two innocent lives, and if he didn’t reveal himself by dawn the next day, who knows how many more people would die because of him. Lin Beichen absolutely could not let such a thing happen.
Unable to contain his anger, he could no longer stay calm.
Without a moment’s hesitation, Lin Beichen headed straight for the City Lord’s Mansion.
Seeing this, the white-haired monkey was extremely anxious, trying several times to step in and dissuade Lin Beichen.
However, it couldn’t get close, and seeing Lin Beichen’s fury, the white-haired monkey knew that nothing it said would make a difference now.
"Something’s wrong! Someone’s broken into the City Lord’s Mansion, help!" the guards at the entrance shouted loudly.
Lin Beichen stared at the guards at the gate with a cold, bird-like gaze, showing no fear.
The guards and house servants at the City Lord’s Mansion were no match for Lin Beichen.
So, when Lin Beichen broke into the City Lord’s Mansion, there was almost no resistance. The guards and house servants’ attempts to block him were trivial.
Lin Beichen charged forward, knocking down the guards and house servants before heading straight to the courtyard.
At that moment, the soldiers inside heard the guards’ shouts and rushed out.
They looked fierce and menacing, yet Lin Beichen didn’t take them seriously at all.
Although some of them knew martial arts, which could be difficult for ordinary people to handle, Lin Beichen was no ordinary person.
Even if these individuals were skilled in martial arts, they couldn’t withstand more than two moves from Lin Beichen before they were all knocked to the ground.
They groaned in pain, trying to struggle to their feet and continue fighting Lin Beichen.
But seeing Lin Beichen’s might, they grew fearful.
For a moment, they hesitated to move forward, wanting to surround Lin Beichen but lacking the capability.
They felt pain throughout their bodies, as if their bones had been broken by Lin Beichen, leaving them utterly powerless.
The City Lord had already heard the commotion outside and was looking at the charging Lin Beichen with a shocked expression.
He hadn’t expected that none of his underlings could stop him, leaving the City Lord in a state of panic.
Not knowing where to flee, he still clung to a glimmer of hope that his numerous guards and soldiers could surely stop Lin Beichen and prevent him from having his way in the City Lord’s Mansion.
After dealing with the guards, Lin Beichen fought his way to the main hall.
When he reached the main hall, just as expected, the City Lord stood there with a face full of terror.
A flash of icy light crossed Lin Beichen’s eyes, emanating a powerful aura that sent chills down one’s spine.
The City Lord shouted in panic to the guards beside him, "Quick! Arrest him for me!"
"Yes, Lord City!"
The guards beside the City Lord charged at Lin Beichen without consideration, but Lin Beichen smiled disdainfully.
He slightly shifted his body, effortlessly dodging the charging guards, and slipped behind them.