In fact, Chen Tang was already prepared for similar situations.

Or rather, since coming down from the Snow Mountain and discussing with the Li Family, they had already formulated strategies to deal with various scenarios.

When Tan Wujiu sent them, Chen Tang had already vaguely sensed something amiss.

Cai Yin's departure seemed a bit too coincidental.

It was more like diverting them away.

But such matters, he wasn't even an official Cyan Dragon Guard, there was a level above him, not allowing him to question.

Moreover, for them, this was essentially an opportunity.

The Li Mansion's five hundred personal guards trying to confront the Huo Family, Black Water Gang, and over three thousand city defense troops head-on was utterly unrealistic.

Marquis Wu'an remained deep within the mansion, usually guarded by countless personal guards, making it impossible to capture the leader and win the situation.

However, if something big happened in Wu'an County that alarmed the heir of the Huo Family, County Captain Han Lang, and triggered a military deployment, the Marquis Wu'an's Mansion might present an opportunity!

By then, the five hundred personal guards could storm the Marquis Wu'an's Mansion and possibly capture Marquis Wu'an to seize the initiative!

The only unexpected thing was the assassination from the Shadow Tower this morning.

Of course, that crisis was temporarily resolved.

Chen Tang leaned against Wang Yanli, wielded his sword, using the sword technique taught by Zhiwei, sweeping away the weapons thrust toward him.

While drawing his sword, he reached into his clothes, pulled out a lighter and bit it in his mouth, quickly retrieving two dark iron balls, one end fitted with a fuse.

Striking them on the lighter, the fuse ignited swiftly!

Thunder Shock!

One of the firearms of the Vermilion Bird Bureau!

Apart from intelligence gathering, the Vermilion Bird Bureau was also skilled in firearms, with Thunder Shock being one of them.

When he received it from that Vermilion Bird Department Captain, Chen Tang was quite surprised.

To his knowledge, this type of thing seemed to have been invented in the Song Dynasty in the previous world.

In this world, the application of gunpowder appeared to be far ahead of the previous world.

A month ago, seeing this thing, Chen Tang instantly felt reassured.

Back then, he even asked for more, which resulted in a roll of the eyes.

This thing was a scarce treasure even in the Vermilion Bird Bureau, with only a few knowing how to refine it, and the success rate of casting it was low.

Only those at the Captain level were qualified to hold two of them.

The Vermilion Bird Department Captain only had two on him, which Qingmu took in one go.

Before coming here, Chen Tang feared the Black Water Gang might only send three or two experts, rendering the Thunder Shock useless.

Seeing so many of them now, he felt relieved.

Chen Tang tossed a Thunder Shock behind him and another toward the front hall, pulling Wang Yanli and Wei Qun, shouting, "Get down!"

The three immediately dropped to the ground.

"What's that?"

"A hidden weapon?"

The members of the Black Water Gang, seeing the iron balls rolling towards them, were momentarily stunned.

Boom!

The next moment, a deafening explosion shook the earth!

The coffin shop was in chaos, blood and flesh flying everywhere!

Countless figures were blasted away, with a mass of bodies falling around Chen Tang and his companions, lying on the ground screaming.

The high walls on both sides collapsed, the tiles from the front and back halls were blown off, dust filling the air!

"Wow, this is quite powerful."

Chen Tang secretly gulped, his ears ringing endlessly.

The explosion of Thunder Shock was the signal agreed upon with the Li Family!

He was in Wu'an County, always at risk of danger.

At that time, there might not be an opportunity to communicate information.

Once the Thunder Shock was used, it meant a major event had occurred on Chen Tang's side!

The Li Family would immediately gather forces to prepare to seize the Marquis Wu'an's Mansion.

Chen Tang stood up, shook his head and hurriedly pulled Wei Qun and Wang Yanli to run outside.

Two Thunder Shocks cleared an empty path ahead and behind!

Even the surrounding Black Water Gang members were stunned by this sudden noise, rooted in place, unsure of what had happened.

Seizing the moment of the Black Water Gang's stupor, the three dashed out with swords, sprinting madly toward the direction of the Cyan Dragon Bureau.

"Where do these bandits come from, causing chaos in Wu'an County, kill them!"

At that moment, ahead appeared several hundred city defense troops, armored and wielding long spears, forming a formation, led by none other than County Captain Han Lang!

Han Lang waved a big hand, and the several hundred city defense troops charged toward Chen Tang and his companions.

This kind of formation, even the Sixth Grade Wei Qun couldn't handle.

"Misunderstanding!"

Wei Qun immediately removed his veil, shouting loudly, "We are Cyan Dragon Guards, ordered to investigate, the Black Water Gang hiding armors, intending to..."

"Nonsense!"

Before Wei Qun could finish, he was interrupted by Han Lang's loud rebuke.

Han Lang said coldly, "Wearing night traveling clothes, daring to impersonate Cyan Dragon Guards, unforgivable, kill them without mercy!"

"Han Lang, don't you recognize us?"

Wang Yanli furrowed her brows, chiding lightly.

"Jianghu's disguises, trying to fool me?"

Han Lang sneered, leaping from his horse, leading the city defense troops in an assault on Wei Qun and the others!

Seeing this scene, Wei Qun and the others began to understand.

"Fight your way out!"

Wei Qun shouted lowly.

"Han Lang, you dare touch my people, courting death!"

At that moment, a thunderous shout rang out on the long street.

Immediately following, a gallop of hooves sounding like thunder approached rapidly from afar, eight riders charging in, led by none other than Cyan Dragon Guard Captain Cai Yin!

Behind him followed Yue Shou, Chi Yun, and the other seven Cyan Dragon Guards!

"Hmm?"

Han Lang furrowed his brows deeply.

He hadn't anticipated that Cai Yin would appear at this moment.

Bam! Bam! Bam!

Cai Yin charged into the crowd on horseback, with Yue Shou, Chi Yun, and others following closely behind.

Just eight riders were enough to scatter the city defense army's formation!

In the chaos, Cai Yin leaped into the air, drawing his sword to clash with Han Lang for several moves.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

The blades collided, sparks flying everywhere.

The two exchanged rapid blows in mid-air, each move perilous.

When they landed on the ground, the two exchanged a palm strike!

Bam!

The Qi force spread out!

Han Lang retreated three steps.

Cai Yin merely took one step back and steadied himself.

Both were of the Fifth Grade, having cultivated Inner Qi, true experts of the Inner Core level.

"The Cyan Dragon Guard is here, let's see who dares to act rashly!"

Cai Yin surveyed his surroundings, his gaze sharp as he glared at the hundreds of restless city defense soldiers, his voice booming with authority!

Wei Qun and his two companions dressed in black could possibly impersonate the Cyan Dragon Guard.

But each of Cai Yin's men wore armor and carried swords.

Moreover, Cai Yin was clad in Copper Armor.

Even if some in the city defense army didn't recognize Cai Yin, they could recognize the Copper Armor, the symbol of a Captain in the Cyan Dragon Bureau!

The overwhelming presence of Cai Yin momentarily deterred the city defense army.

Han Lang spoke slowly: "The Cyan Dragon Guard truly impressive, killing people in the street so boldly, even attacking my city defense army? Are the Cyan Dragon Guard people, and the soldiers under my command not?"

These words instantly ignited the fury of the city defense army.

Han Lang shouted angrily, "Cai Yin, I see you harbor rebellion, betraying the Qian Country!"

This was an attempt to shift the blame.

But at this moment, such arguments were pointless and wouldn't yield any resolution.

"Rebel my ass!"

Cai Yin cursed, berating, "Get out of my way, I'm taking my men back to the Cyan Dragon Bureau to report!"

After speaking, Cai Yin leapt onto his steed, motioning for Chen Tang and the others to mount and share rides.

"Everyone listen, capture them, no one leaves until today's incident is explained!"

Han Lang no longer hesitated, shouting loudly.

"Dismount! Dismount!"

The city defense soldiers, holding long spears, formed a formation and moved forward in unison.

"Han Lang, do you have a death wish?!"

Cai Yin's eyes widened with murderous intent.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

At that moment, several strange noises rang out.

A few crimson feathered arrows shot into the city defense army.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The next moment, the arrows exploded within the crowd, causing a series of loud blasts.

These explosive arrows were far less powerful than Thunder Shock, only managing to injure a few nearby people.

But it was enough.

The city defense army was immediately thrown into chaos and pandemonium.

"Charge out!"

Cai Yin shouted, wielding the Cyan Dragon Sword, cutting left and right, killing his way through, leading the seven riders to break through the city defense army's encirclement, quickly disappearing down the long street.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

More arrows flew over, exploding in front of the city defense army, momentarily halting them.

On a rooftop not far away, a few Vermilion Bird Guards with crossbows observed the scene, then swiftly retreated.

The city defense troops on the scene were all infantry, left helplessly watching Cai Yin and the others leave.

"What's going on?"

Han Lang glared at one of his Hundred Leaders, rebuking, "How did you guard the city gate, and why is it still open when it should have been closed already?"

"It was Captain Cai who secretly climbed the wall, knocked out the guards, and opened the gate himself."

The Hundred Leader stammered.

Han Lang snorted coldly, heading toward the direction of the coffin shop.

Not far away, a group of Black Water Gang guards was just emerging from the ruins of the coffin shop.

The leader was none other than Young Leader Xiao Xun and Hall Master Du Yinfeng.

Seeing Chen Tang and the others leave, Xiao Xun's expression turned unpleasant.

With so many people, they actually managed to escape!

To be cautious, he had even spoken with Han Lang beforehand.

Unexpectedly, it was the sudden appearance of Cai Yin that allowed Chen Tang to be rescued.

"Young Leader, what do you say about this?"

Han Lang asked.

"What if Chen Tang hides in the Cyan Dragon Bureau?"

Du Yinfeng asked, frowning.

Xiao Xun's face darkened, he slowly said, "Given such a commotion, we might as well start the rebellion today and take Wu'an County! In just a few days, our country's hundred thousand troops will arrive, starting a few days early makes no difference."

"As long as Tan Wujiu isn't an idiot, he won't dare harbor Chen Tang!"

Han Lang nodded, saying, "Alright. Once the rebellion starts, occupying Wu'an County, neither Cyan Dragon Guard nor Vermilion Bird Guard can protect Chen Tang with our strength."

Xiao Xun's lips curled slightly, saying arrogantly, "Your Qian Country has a saying, a gentleman takes revenge, even ten years isn't too late. I'm no gentleman; I always avenge grievances, and never wait overnight!"

"Send someone to inform Huo Zinan, have him send troops to assist as well."

Xiao Xun looked towards the end of the street, smiling as he said, "Let's meet the Eldest Princess of Qian, I hear this princess is as beautiful as a celestial being, I'm keen to see for myself."

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