Chapter 243 - A Dwarf Powerhouse (2/2)

Based on the people whom Ou Yangming a.s.sociated with, it seemed like Yang Grade powerhouses were not worth mentioning, but it was because his smithing art was at an extraordinary level. In terms of smithing art, Ou Yangming was at the tip of a pyramid.

Therefore, he was qualified to meet Supreme Great Ancestors and was never belittled.

In actual fact, a Yang Grade powerhouse was a formidable backbone in this world.

It was worth noting that there were only six Yang Grade powerhouses in the Immense Forest Military Camp.

Even in the Ni family, which was a forceful clan that could dominate a county, there were less than thirty Yang Grade powerhouses. This included those from their clan’s branches and foreign tributaries.

It would be absurd to say a Yang Grade powerhouse could be randomly met on the street.

Nevertheless, Ou Yangming encountered one at the moment, and it seemed like that powerhouse was scheming something.

The dwarf furrowed his eyebrows and questioned, “You didn’t see anyone else?”

“I swear n.o.body else pa.s.sed by. Why would I lie to you, Big Brother?” The st.u.r.dy man swore.

It was funny that a built man like him addressed a dwarf as a big brother, but the other people were already used to it as if it was expected.

The dwarf scoffed. “I asked you to scout earlier, how was it?”

“Big Brother, we weren’t able to converse with the corrupt officials at all because we were driven away very quickly. If it wasn’t because we were afraid of exposing your plan, we would’ve fought them!” The man who spoke to Ou Yangming earlier stood up and answered.

The other men around him nodded in agreement, each one of them showed evil tendencies.

Ou Yangming thought, ‘I see, they’re here for Hu Yicheng. But even though Hu Yicheng and Scholar Xu are officials from the imperial court, they’re only in Yin Grade, so why is a Yang Grade powerhouse targeting them?’ The dwarf curled his lips. “You did well; you mustn’t attack easily if you’re not fully confident about it. Since you had a conflict with them, it’ll be great. Heh, go out and pretend to be mad about being mistreated, then try to create troubles to stall them so that they can’t enter the capital on time.”

Everyone else looked at him with glowing eyes, then one of them asked softly, “Big Brother, have you finally decided to make a

move?”

“I’ve confirmed that the item is with them. Ah, it’ll be quite troublesome after I kill them, but I couldn’t care less because I must get that item.” The dwarf nodded, and his eyes became fiercer. “You mustn’t let anyone escape the ambush or I won’t be able to get rid of the imperial court’s hawks and hounds even if I go to the ends of the earth!”

“Yes!” The other men looked grim, and they no longer smiled or laughed.

“Go and make the necessary preparations. We’ll go all out once it’s dark at night, and we must kill all loose ends.” The dwarf waved his hand.

As soon as he gave the order, the men dispersed and the ground became empty again.

Ou Yangming hid quietly on the tree, and he did not move an inch even when the men were gone.

After 15 minutes, flashes of figures appeared below as the dwarf led several people back from a different direction. One of them a.s.sured the dwarf with a smile. “Big Brother, n.o.body will be here, so don’t worry.”

“It’s better to be safe than sorry. This is our last operation, so we can’t make any mistakes,” the dwarf explained. He looked around for some time and sighed. “For some reason, I have a bad feeling about this.”

The person beside him comforted him, “Big Brother, this is our final operation, perhaps you’re overthinking because it’s coming to an end.”

“I hope that’s the case.” The dwarf forced a smile and shook his head. “Let’s go and make the necessary preparations; everything must go as planned.”

With that, the men gathered and headed quickly in a certain direction. This time, n.o.body stayed around the area. Ou Yangming shook his head on the big tree. When he entered the integration of Heaven and man, as well as the thoroughly meticulous state, he could monitor everything in the area.

The dwarf might have sensed something, but it would be wishful thinking if he wanted to find Ou Yangming, who hid on purpose.

Ou Yangming pondered for a while before he made his decision.

While Hu Yicheng’s cavaliers had terrible att.i.tudes, Ou Yangming had friendly feelings toward the inspector.

For the sake of the Military Fire, Ou Yangming could not sit by idly. Nonetheless, he would break off the relations.h.i.+p after he was done helping them.

Ou Yangming exerted force through the tip of his toes and zoomed away like a ghost.

Not to mention n.o.body in this area spotted Ou Yangming, the st.u.r.dy men could not have noticed him even if they stayed behind.

After an hour, shouts filled the air on the main road as Hu Yicheng’s convoy and the strong men began to fight.

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