Chapter 225 - Chapter 225: Chapter 218 Wash Crime River 1 (1/2)

Chapter 225: Chapter 218 Wash Crime River 1

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Unlike the past, Qin Niu felt an unprecedented level of vigilance as soon as he entered the small town.

At the entrance of the town, two rows of caltrops were placed.

Even though it was late at night, soldiers were still stationed there.

Behind the caltrops was a temporary camp with a bonfire burning. The temperature wasn’t very low, being summertime, it could even be called hot.

The bonfire must have been lit for illumination.

One could vaguely see more than a dozen soldiers sitting around the bonfire, with only the leading three wearing Hundred-Tempering Black Armor.

The rest were in common leather armor.

Typically, those who wore Hundred-Tempering Black Armor were either formal soldiers or lower-ranking officers, while those in leather armor were mostly recruits or candidates for enlistment.

Just because the soldiers at the gate of Black Tiger City were all wearing Hundred-Tempering Black Armor and holding long spears, it didn’t mean that such armor was issued to every soldier. A set of Hundred-Tempering Black Armor worth five hundred taels of silver money was never intended to be distributed to each and every foot soldier.

It was only because Black Tiger Gang was not short on money now, that they put on such a show at the entrance.

Back in the early days of the gang’s establishment, if you wanted to enlist, you had to provide your own weapons, mounts, and armor.

“Hey, what are you doing?”

A soldier spotted Qin Niu, who was carrying a basket and walking briskly.

“Just passing through.”

Qin Niu showed his bronze Fish Talisman.

This item was quite effective within Black Tiger Gang’s territory. If he encountered any inspections, he could immediately enjoy privileges and preferential treatment.

“Oh, an Insect Master! Are you preparing to leave Black Tiger Gang’s territory?”

The soldier took a good look at Qin Niu, noticeably more respectful in his demeanor.

“Right, I plan to try my luck at Hundred Leaf Town,” Qin Niu said nonchalantly.

“Boss, there’s an Insect Master here who wants to leave the territory!”

The soldier turned and shouted to the military leader sitting by the bonfire.

The three military leaders wearing the Hundred-Tempering Black Armor immediately stood up and came over, surrounding Qin Niu completely.

Qin Niu remained unfazed.

Among these three, the one with the highest cultivation was the big-bearded soldier, roughly at the first level of the Acquired Realm. The other two were at most at the peak of the Mortal Realm.

Truth be told, even if all these soldiers combined their forces, they wouldn’t be enough for him to kill with one hand.

“Now, our Black Tiger Gang is at war with the Nine Insect Gang, you couldn’t possibly be unaware of that, could you?” the big-bearded man asked, his tone somewhat icy as he scrutinized Qin Niu.

“I know.”

“Knowing that the two armies are at war, yet you’re heading towards Nine Insect Gang territory? Hand me your waist token for registration,” the big-bearded man commanded as the highest-ranking among the soldiers present.

Military formations are generally composed of five soldiers as a squad, with ten forming a unit, plus an additional unit commander.

All these people together made up exactly eleven.

The big-bearded man must be a unit commander.

Qin Niu had also gained an initial understanding of the military’s strength.

One at the first level of the Acquired Realm could become a unit commander, while those at the peak of the Mortal Realm with exceptional combat prowess could aspire to be squad leaders.

As for someone like him in the Innate Realm, he would at least rank as a Centurion.

Qin Niu had his Fish Talisman registered.

“Master Qin Niu, if I may be so bold to ask, what do you plan to do after leaving the territory? Can you tell me?”

“I am planning to go to Hundred Leaf Town in search of the Green Demon Bee.”

After hearing his objective, the big-bearded man’s expression softened slightly.

“If you really must leave our territory, we won’t stop you. However, I still have to offer you some advice. Currently, with the two armies at war, your identity is very sensitive. Going into Nine Insect Gang’s domain is truly unwise. You could easily be mistaken for a deserter or traitor, or even be deemed a spy sent by Nine Insect Gang to gather intelligence. Moreover, once you’re discovered after crossing the border, they won’t hesitate to capture you, and they might even execute you on the spot.”