It Starts With A Mountain

Chapter 1007

The boat split into waves and sailed to the other side of the river. Looking from Cheng Dalei's place, the river's surface is misty and white.

The boat boss, surnamed Zhou, claimed that his ancestors lived along the banks of the river for generations. When the war broke out, he hid in the mountains and forests. Waiting for the war to be over before going out to work.

Of course, this is just what he said. Looking at his stout body and the killing intent in his eyes, Cheng Dalei only needs to glance at him to know that he is a veteran.

There is a fundamental difference between those who have killed people and those who have not killed people. Cheng Dalei can know at a glance from those who have experienced on the battlefield and ordinary people. Boss Zhou's performance could not be concealed from Cheng Dalei's eyesight.

But as for whether he was originally the Jiangnan soldiers led by Li Xing, or the imperial army who surrendered to the Rong clan, or Li Xingzai's team, it was difficult for Cheng Dalei to judge.

After the war, most of the veterans were tired of fighting and chose to leave the team quietly and spend their lives incognito.

Cheng Dalei didn't get to the bottom of his interest in understanding the experience behind Boss Zhou. In this chaotic battle, everyone has a sad past behind them, and it is estimated that no one has the courage to interpret them one by one.

It will take some time for the boat to reach the other side, Cheng Dalei chatted with the boat boss.

Is Mr. Niu going to the other side to visit relatives or to do business?

Boss Zhou asked, since he left Chang'an City, Cheng Dalei once again changed his name to Niu Sanjin. The shadow of the famous tree of people, Cheng Dalei's notoriety is too great, if he really moved his name out, it would be too scary. It is estimated that people who want to kill him will come out.

It's nothing to do, let's go see an old friend. Cheng Dalei said casually and asked, Is the business on the river going?

We barely make a living. If no one crosses the river, our brothers will fish on the river. Old Zhou said: But there are quite a few people who have crossed the river recently. It is said that Chang'an City will hold a meeting of princes. But most of them are From Jiangnan to Jiangbei, there are very few guests from Jiangbei to Jiangnan like this.”

I'm still a little different from others. I don't like crowded places very much. Cheng Dalei said casually.

Business is not good now. I heard that someone found a battlefield site, went to a lot of weapons, and sold them for a good price.

There is no lack of envy in Boss Zhou's tone. He has no family and country in his eyes. If he can eat enough food every day and live in peace, it is a good day in his imagination.

A war has passed, and the fate of many people has changed. Some people took advantage of the situation and became princes of a town, and some people died on the battlefield, without even leaving a name. Some people made a fortune in the war, and many people were ruined and ruined.

For these, Cheng Dalei has seen too much, and it is not worth his fuss.

Is the river peaceful? Cheng Dalei asked.

Boss Zhou paused and said, It's not very peaceful, most of them are water thieves who have no money to buy and sell.

Seemingly afraid of Cheng Dalei, Boss Zhou added: But guests don't have to worry, we won't be able to meet them.

It's best not to let them meet me. Cheng Dalei said leisurely.

Boss Zhou obviously didn't hear Cheng Dalei's words clearly, and said, Even if we meet, our brothers can ensure that the guests reach the other side safely.

In addition to Boss Zhou, there are two guys on board, both young and burly. Cheng Dalei knew at a glance that they were also from the military.

Afraid of what happened, the boat sailed to the heart of the river, and the white mist on the river had not yet dissipated. Several small boats suddenly sprang out from the white fog, blocking the big boat at the bow.

The three of Zhou Boss instantly regained their spirits. As if facing a big enemy, they took out the knives and harpoons from the cabin.

Looking at the clean movements of the three and their fierce eyes, they said that they were ordinary boatmen, fearing that no one would believe them.

The three of them came to the bow of the boat and faced the robbery water pirates. When they saw the flag that the water pirates played, their expressions suddenly changed.

Boss, it's a leper.

The water thieves, headed by the leper, are the largest group of thieves in the vicinity, killing people and making money, specializing in business without capital.

There are also rules in this line of bandits, robbery is the main thing, and murder is a last resort. But lepers are different, they not only take money, but also kill. They never had a living mouth on their hands, and men often chopped them to feed the fish, while women stayed to play with them.

Boss Zhou also changed his face, turned his head and said with a stroke of thunder: The guests will go back to the cabin to rest first, and we will take care of them here.

Looking back, he was startled. Cheng Dalei's group came out of the cabin, and there was no panic on their faces.

Cheng Dalei doesn't matter, he has a ferocious face and doesn't look like a good person. But strangely, the other women were also calm. And the bearded man seemed to be excited.

Cheng Dalei stood on the deck with his arms folded and said, Let them go on board.

Let them on board? Boss Zhou was startled, didn't he put his head in the tiger's mouth.

But it is strange to say that after Cheng Dalei released this sentence, Boss Zhou had no intention of resisting. He subconsciously took a step back and handed over the control of the scene to Cheng Dalei.

Cheng Dalei is an existence commanding thousands of troops to fight, and there are many ruthless people in Toad Village, but what Cheng Dalei said is an order, and no one has ever dared to refute it.

Thousands of troops and horses can be mobilized, not to mention a mere Boss Zhou.

Boss Zhou and the three stepped aside, and the lepers boarded the boat with grappling hooks, and a dozen people instantly surrounded the bow of the boat.

The first one had disheveled hair and pockmarks all over his face, so he knew it was the leper himself.

As the owner of a village, in fact, there is no need to come out and do business in person. But the leper is a hard-working water thief, and when he encounters Cheng Dalei, he can only say that he did not read the almanac when he went out.

When the leper saw Diaochan and Cui Baiyu, his saliva could not wait to flow to the ground. Cheng Dalei hated his appearance, and sighed: The threshold for this industry is getting lower and lower.

The leper wiped his saliva and said with a big grin, My dear, it's really a reward for diligence, Ma Ye is going to open a big one today, boy, your luck is here, keep the money and women, today Ma Ye Let you go.

Cheng Dalei looked impatient, looked at Liu Facai, and said, Put them on the ground and talk.

Liu Facai couldn't hold back for a long time, there were many people in Toad Village who were more capable than him, and he generally didn't have the chance to play. But today, dealing with a few water pirates in a mere area is naturally no problem.

With a clanging sound, the two knives came out of their scabbards, and without a word, they touched the leper.

The leper had long been attracted by Diaochan and Cui Baiyu, and was not prepared for Liu Facai's approach. When he came back to his senses, Liu Facai had already touched his back.

With a kick on his knee, the leper was knocked down by a move, and when he raised his head, Liu Facai's knife was already on his neck.

Liu Facai raised his head: Big boss, kill or not?