novelden Chapter 169 Xiao Yulang
Chapter 169 Xiao Yulang
As the sun set, the Qinglin Guard escorting the prisoners arrived at Poyang City.
Ye Kang and Han Ying rode at the front, one wearing a majestic cloak and the other a white jade robe, followed by a group of trainee Qinglin Guards and a team of masked men with fierce expressions.
With the sound of iron hooves flying, the city walls were already filled with people waiting to greet them.
Besides Han Ying, another seventh-rank Qinglin Guard was also on the list.
Further away from him were young men from prominent families, who were perched on the walls, peering curiously down below.
The news of the Azure Scale Guards leaving the city had already spread throughout the city. These people, who usually had nothing to do, naturally came to watch the excitement.
Meng Bo was the most prominent young master from a prominent family in the entire city of Poyang.
But he didn't mingle with the others; instead, he stood quietly in a corner, his forehead full of doubt.
Last night he asked several masked men he knew, but they remained silent and didn't reveal any information. So far, he still doesn't know what happened.
Therefore, when he saw Ye Kang at the very front of the group, his mouth dropped open.
"Brother Ye! He's here too!"
His attention was first focused on Ye Kang, then he looked at the prison van behind him, and his expression became even more surprised.
"Isn't that Gao Weiwu? The actual controller of Jichuan Wharf, how come he's in a prison van?"
Meng Bo knew Gao Weiwu, after all, he had a special status and often went out to play. As a local tyrant, Gao Weiwu naturally often tried to curry favor with him.
The guard beside him frowned and said, "Young master, it's not just Gao Weiwu; the people in the prison cart are all the big gentry of Jichuan Town. It seems like the entire town of Jichuan has been wiped out by the Qinglin Guard."
"What's going on? What heinous crime have they committed that would incur the wrath of both heaven and man?"
“Young Master, I find it a bit strange. If it’s just to arrest these people, why make such a big fuss? Even Lord Han personally came out.”
As soon as the guard finished speaking, the two men froze, and a terrifying thought immediately popped into their minds.
This matter is probably not that simple!
They immediately looked at the group of young noblemen in the distance, and sure enough, their expressions gradually changed from curiosity to fear.
Meng Bo quietly went over and listened to their conversation.
"Young Master Xiao, how come the entire Gao family has been arrested? We just saw them in Jichuan Town a few days ago. Could it be related to us...?"
"Excuse me, Young Master Xiao, I suddenly remembered that my father needs to see me urgently, so I'll head back now!"
Seeing that things were not going well, the group immediately made their escape.
The man they called Young Master Xiao stood with his hands behind his back, looking down at the scene with disdain.
He was tall and muscular, yet his face was as beautiful as a flower, fair and delicate, which seemed quite incongruous.
He was none other than Xiao Yulang, the eldest son of the Xiao family, the most prominent young master in Poyang City.
Meng Bo walked over and heard Xiao Yulang say indifferently, "A bunch of idiots, scared already. Even if the Qinglin Guards were out of their minds, they wouldn't dare to make a fuss over such a trivial matter. They're just short of performance and are using Jichuan Town as a scapegoat."
After saying that, Xiao Yulang embraced the two beautiful women and turned to leave.
Meng Bo met his gaze, but they couldn't exchange a single word and ignored each other as they passed by.
Xiao Yulang and Meng Bo are both young masters from the top tier in Poyang City, but their personalities are completely incompatible. One is charitable and loves to associate with heroes of the martial arts world.
One is arrogant and stubborn, often beating up ordinary people in the street, with a long history of bad behavior.
Therefore, Meng Bo's expression instantly darkened after hearing his self-talk.
"A bunch of bastards! What disgusting things have they been up to now!"
"Young Master, watch your words!"
"Hmph, I think this move by Xi Yuan Town Guardian is aimed at him. Let's go ask Brother Ye."
The two immediately stepped down from the city wall. At that moment, the city gate opened, and squads of soldiers stood on both sides, solemnly welcoming them.
Han Ying deliberately reined in her horse, slowed down a few steps, and gave way half a body length.
Ye Kang took the lead and entered everyone's sight, drawing puzzled looks from many.
Who is this guy?
Why is even Lord Han following behind him?
The city gate was always crowded, but this commotion was so ostentatious that even more people came to watch the spectacle, including members of powerful families and powerful martial artists who had kept their identities hidden.
But their expressions were all remarkably similar.
Do not understand.
Not only that, after Ye Kang entered, another seventh-rank Qinglin Guard, who was of the same rank as Han Ying, also rushed over and bowed to Ye Kang.
"Greetings, Lord Ye. I am Deng Wuxie from the Poyang branch. I have often heard Han Ying mention you, Lord Ye. Meeting you today, I can confirm that your reputation is well-deserved."
Ye Kang politely returned the greeting, and the two became acquainted.
This scene, witnessed by onlookers, caused an uproar.
What the hell!
Who is this guy?!
Only the guardian of Xiyuan Town could command such respect from these two lords!
Could this young man be on the same level as the guardian of Xiyuan?
They were full of questions, but Ye Kang wouldn't explain. The group quickly bypassed the main gate and entered the Qinglin branch's military camp.
At the same time, rumors about Ye Kang quickly spread throughout Poyang City, with countless speculations circulating in the streets and alleys. Everyone was wondering who this mysterious Lord Ye was.
Inside the military camp, the masked men escorted the prisoners into the dungeon and immediately began their extra-long trials.
Ye Kang followed Han Ying and Deng Wuxie to the garrison headquarters.
Unexpectedly, when Ye Kang came to visit, the steward of the garrison simply smiled and said, "I'm sorry, gentlemen, the garrison commander is currently in cultivation and cannot receive guests."
Han Ying was stunned. Everything was fine last night, and now she can't see him anymore?
"Steward, shouldn't you go and inform them again? The garrison commander isn't here; we can't get our work done..."
The steward shook his head and said, "I am truly sorry. The garrison commander said that since Lord Ye has just arrived at Poyang Marshland, you have already seen some filth, which he finds very inappropriate. Therefore, he has specially granted Lord Ye the authority to act freely without needing to ask for permission."
"what?"
Han Ying and Deng Wuxie were both stunned.
Without asking for permission, isn't this tantamount to acting first and reporting later?
The garrison commander is genuinely afraid he won't cause enough trouble...
Some things don't need to be said aloud; Ye Kang naturally understood. He cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Steward. Please give my regards to the garrison commander. Please also tell her that I will not disappoint her."
"good."
The butler nodded and closed the door.
Ye Kang turned to look at the military camp, a shadow of gloom flashing in his eyes.
"Lord Ye, what's wrong?"
"It's nothing. Please trouble you two to inform the Xiao family to hand over Xiao Yulang and cooperate with the investigation."
"what!"
Two exclamations rang out, and Han Ying and Deng Wuxie reached out to stop them almost simultaneously.
"Lord Ye, you mustn't! The Xiao family has too deep roots in Poyang City. We should consider this carefully!"
Ye Kang shook his head, and a chill suddenly emanated from him.
"No need. Tell them that if they don't see Xiao Yulang tomorrow morning, I'll go get him myself."