Immortality Path: From the Blind Man at the Pharmacy-Chapter 63 - 62. Borrow a knife to cut the grass and remove the

Chapter 63: 62. Borrow a knife to cut the grass and remove the roots

Chapter 63: 62. Borrow a knife to cut the grass and remove the roots

The break of dawn.

An Chenyu sat early in the courtyard pavilion, her flowing skirt swaying in the breeze like reeds, the silk fabric lightly outlining the contour of her long legs, her embroidered shoes gently swaying like a lazy cat’s tail.

She held a book, reading it attentively.

She rarely read books anymore.

So many matters, where was the time?

She should have been resting on the bed as she was severely sleep-deprived.

But too many things were uncertain, and success didn’t depend on individuals, so how could she sleep?

Therefore, early in the morning, she woke Ling, asked her to brew a pot of tea, and took a book from her bedside to read in the pavilion.

The book was a poetry collection about love, partings, and the pain of spring and autumn.

A rational merchant who had vowed to revive the An Family, achieving class transition in this Chaotic World, shouldn’t, and wouldn’t, be interested in such a book. But she fetched it from Ling and discussed with her which verse was good, and what meaning each sentence conveyed.

After a while, Madam Tong and Ying came into the courtyard to practice swordsmanship.

Ling went to check on the morning meal.

A young man yawned as he walked out, then headed toward Miss An.

When he arrived, An Chenyu put down the poetry book, sighed, and looked at the rising sun in the distance, saying, “With my great aunt’s temper, at most, in two days, she’ll rush to Shanghe County.”

Song Cheng whispered, “You don’t know anything.”

An Chenyu paused and said, “No, I know.

My great aunt, like my great brother, was never good at managing, only at destroying and disturbing.

If it were a peaceful era, I would slowly accompany them in their folly.

But now… I have no time, and neither does the An Family.”

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She took a deep breath, saying, “My great brother plotted with the bandits to kill me, and Xi took a fatal blow for me. How could Great Aunt not know about this?

In that case, let her taste the feeling of being intercepted and killed by bandits.”

“My hands are bloody…”

“I never denied it.”

“I just hope the future children of the An Family will be better off.”

Song Cheng held her hand, saying, “That day will come.”

Saying this, he looked toward Madam Tong in the distance.

Madam Tong was straightforward and open, sometimes pretending to be a bit scheming, but it was limited.

So, there always had to be someone who was cunning and utilitarian to let those around them be innocent and carefree.

An Chenyu nodded lightly, suddenly showing hesitation, but feeling the warmth from the man’s hand, she still said, “There’s one more thing.”

“You should have told me earlier.”

“As we guessed, the county won’t let forces of each city move arbitrarily, maintaining their territories.” An Chenyu sighed, “The County Magistrate was nice to us, quietly disclosing a little information that the three major powers dispatched Internal Affairs Envoys to the county towns to prevent disorder.

Now, the White Camel Estate’s Internal Affairs Envoy coming to our Shanghe County should already be on the way.

Knowing that the County Magistrate and their deputies are just internal affairs disciples, this Internal Affairs Envoy should be very strong.

This is nothing. What bothers me most is the north… The news there is deliberately blocked.

These days, I sent many people, yet there’s no news about Six Towns.

The roads are blocked…

Information is also cut off…

But it’s definitely bad.

I plan to migrate small groups quietly and regroup in the south; this way it’s less conspicuous.

But every small group trying to migrate out will cost much, needing a suitable reason and filled with countless uncertainties.

The County Magistrate and their deputy can’t decide; any larger local forces wanting to leave must be decided by the Internal Affairs Envoy coming.”

Song Cheng asked, “How’s the acquisition of those ranches and stables coming along?”

An Chenyu replied, “We discussed it, but due to the special situation now, the transaction is on hold and hasn’t progressed. The disposal of An Family’s properties is also stalled.”

“Sister An, where are your silver notes from?”

“Hanping Prefecture depository.”

“Then convert them all into real gold and silver.”

“I did it early on.”

“Sister An, if it really doesn’t work, we’ll take the gold and silver and leave, developing once we reach the south. Difficult it may be, but better than not going at all.”

“I think so too, but the Southern Lands are not like the north, with fewer pastures and Demon Beasts. There are more mines, mulberry, and silk… And I’m planning to deal in pastures and Demon Beasts, ensuring autonomy in future Ghost Tides.

Little Song, do you understand?

This time many people and beasts outside the city survived. They’re clustered in small areas, their numbers increasing but stuck outside the city, not allowed inside.

Yet this… proves that in the future, those mastering large numbers of Demon Beasts have the right to secure themselves in the Ghost Tide.

This is movable safe soil, like a… sturdy Yang Qi Ship navigating on the vast Yin Sea.”

Song Cheng thought about it, catching a key point, and asked, “Not letting those people into the city, are they worried there are Ghost Servants among them?”

An Chenyu nodded and said, “Those Ghost Servants can blend into crowds; no force will risk letting them enter the city. But someone must go out of the city, so… them entering is only a matter of time.”

As the couple chatted, Ling had already brought the morning meal from afar, the tea-flavored powdered skirt girl calling out, “Son-in-law, Young Miss, Madam Tong, Yingying, let’s eat.”

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Two days later.

South of Shanghe County, in the wilderness, the rain fell like penetrating needles, pattering down.

Two carriages, surrounded by dozens of galloping horses, were rushing toward the northern county town.

These cavalrymen wore no armor, but they were obviously martial artists.

The hooves pounded, splashing mud and water.

The wheels rolled fast, almost flying.

The curtain of the front carriage lifted, revealing a woman’s face, furious and ferocious, urging, “Faster! Faster!! Even faster!!”

This was the Madam of the An Family.

To ensure a flawless rescue, she even invited the old master.

The old master worried about his grandson’s safety and deep down intended to hand over the family business to him.

In his heart, although An Changsheng was unruly, he was still family. At worst, someone could assist him. He’d learn eventually.

Initially passed to An Chenyu due to her talent, and to bind her with a son-in-law of his choosing; he didn’t expect the girl to brazenly choose her own, showing no respect for the rules or understanding of whom the Ruyi Commerce Chamber belonged.

At this moment, the old master was solemn, pondering how to save his grandson.

As for collusion with bandits, just offer more money.

What about robbing their caravans? Robbed or not, it showed Changsheng wasn’t entirely useless, as he knew to use means.

As for the deceased Guan Xi, just a servant, what did his death matter?

The old master had decided that this time, regardless of the cost, he’d save An Changsheng.

The storm swept in like a dragon swimming the path…

In the lush green forest, more than a dozen fierce elite martial artists and a dozen bandits skilled in outdoor ambush hid like hunters waiting for prey.

All had black cloth covering their faces.

In the rain stood a young figure looking at two strong figures beside him, saying, “Uncles, kill them all later. How to handle the bodies, leave it to Wang Han, they’re experienced bandits, professional in this.”

One figure twisted his neck, lowering his voice, seemingly speaking to the air in anger, “Fuck? Fuck your mother, today I’ll kill them.”

The young figure was slightly awkward, saying, “Uncle, calm down, just kill them.”

Another buzz-cut figure coldly said, “Heard this fucker sent Wang Han to intercept Miss An, and she narrowly escaped. Today, Wang Han must kill her.

Damn it, trying to cut our Martial Arts Hall’s way, I’ll kill you first!

Xiao Hua, you did well this time, this kind of work shouldn’t involve sir directly.

Hey, how did the sir train himself into that badass?”

The young figure hushed, “Uncle, they’re coming, get ready.”

The three speaking were Zhao Hua, Master Xu, and Great Master Xiong, and there were many elite martial artists from the hall nearby…

Martial Arts Hall, brave and fierce, weren’t any kind-hearted bunch.

Only in front of Song Cheng did they seem civilized.

An Changsheng had been arrogant and already offended the Martial Arts Hall. Coupled with his intentions and Zhao Hua’s intervention, this deadly trap was set.

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Carriages and cavalry fast approached.

In the rainy mist, several ground-level tripwires suddenly tightened and rose.

The cavalry and carriage were taken by surprise, and even if noticed, it was too late; they crashed into the tightened wires, causing chaos.

Martial artists and bandits surged out from behind the forest.

Madam and the old master peeked outside, just enough to see their guards being swiftly cut down, and the leading Force Realm Expert suppressed and struggling. Terrified, they recoiled into the carriage.

In moments, Great Master Xiong wielded a broadsword rapidly to the carriage, thrusting it through to give madam the killing blow.

On the other side, Master Xu wielding a large axe, approached the old master’s carriage, and with no hesitation or wasted words, chopped down…

Sadly, these two from the Ruyi Commerce Chamber came to rescue, yet couldn’t even reach Shanghe County, dying mid-journey along with their escort.

…

Miss An had “exhausted all efforts” to protect An Changsheng for a few days, not for anything but to fish.

If An Changsheng had been beheaded, how would madam have rushed over?

She never expected the old master would also take the bait.

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The next day…

Clear skies.

At the market execution ground.

An Changsheng and two followers were brought to the execution site. As the token dropped to the ground, the executioner sprayed a mist of liquor onto the large knife.

The blade fell…

Heads rolled away.

An Changsheng, dead.