Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World novel Chapter 226

Chapter 226: Chapter 134: Asking the Master into the Urn_3

Zhao Qingcheng glared fiercely at Zhao Dezhi and said angrily.

"What the hell are you afraid of? All the strong ones in the city have been drugged and are probably snoring away somewhere. Up ahead is the home of Chen Yuanke, one of Liu Yuanhu’s closest confidants. Why don’t we check it out and see for ourselves?"

The Zhao family members stormed into a decently maintained courtyard and began looting recklessly.

Fifteen minutes later, the Zhao family gathered in the courtyard, with a pile of gold, silver, and jewels from their plunder before them.

"Father, there’s no one in the courtyard! None of the valuables are missing either. I checked, and there’s still a bit of warmth in the kitchen!"

Hearing this, Zhao Qingcheng’s brow furrowed immediately.

Logically speaking, even if Chen Yuanke was drugged and taken down at the County Magistrate’s mansion, there should still be others left in the house.

The remaining warmth in the kitchen suggested someone had been living here and cooking not too long ago, yet the entire place was now completely empty.

Something about this seemed overwhelmingly suspicious!

Zhao Qingcheng, being naturally distrustful, had his eyes on the city’s first wave of loot but prioritized preserving his family’s strength and resources even more.

"Dezhi, take a group of men to plunder the city, then head over to the County Magistrate’s mansion with the Lu family to see what’s going on."

Born to Zhao Qingcheng and a maidservant, Zhao Dezhi had decent talent but lacked sharp wits.

Hearing this instruction, Zhao Dezhi mistakenly thought it was his father entrusting him with an important task. He became exuberantly happy and even thumped his chest, vowing confidently.

"Don’t worry, Father! I’ll plunder ruthlessly and won’t let the Lu family take advantage!"

Zhao Qingcheng nodded approvingly, offered a few words of praise, and then sent Zhao Dezhi on his way.

"The rest of you, retreat with me back near the city gates!"

After Zhao Dezhi left, Zhao Qingcheng immediately ordered a retreat.

In sharp contrast to Zhao Qingcheng’s caution, Lu Kong’s mind had long been clouded by hatred. Although he sensed the oddities within the city, he paid them no heed.

Seeing Zhao Dezhi arrogantly dismiss him, even daring to point fingers, Lu Kong’s face turned red with fury.

"Hmph! We’re going in too!"

The Lu family members followed suit and entered the County Magistrate’s mansion.

After a thorough search, they found no one in the front hall. Everything — the documents, ornaments — was perfectly arranged without the slightest sign of chaos.

At that moment, both the Lu and Zhao families suddenly heard faint noises coming from the rear courtyard.

"There’s movement!"

"Haha, so they’ve all been hiding in the rear courtyard, huh? Brothers, follow me! Let’s show these Lu family cowards what real strength looks like!"

Zhao Dezhi chuckled coldly and led the Zhao family members charging toward the rear courtyard.

Lu Kong’s face darkened. He bellowed angrily, "Go! Liu Yuanhu’s head must belong to us Zhao family members!"