Apocalypse: My Apartment Has Traits - Chapter 124 - 112: The Martial Seal Affair Concluded

Chapter 124: Chapter 112: The Martial Seal Affair Concluded

Although this battle was a great victory, casualties were unavoidable.

Facing the ambush of Black Scale forces, who were twice their number and fearless in the face of death, the initial losses were still considerable despite Su Lin’s early warning;

Zhang Shuo’s indiscriminate and malicious mechanisms in front of the safe house only added to the difficulties.

Of the forty elite Flesh Lock Martial Artists who set out, only twenty-six managed to return.

Zheng Weimin walked over to Su Lin, his voice grave:

“The person you placed inside died under Zhang Shuo’s mechanism.”

Hou Yong… did he also die?

Su Lin was silent for a moment, then sighed slightly:

“This was his own choice, no one else is to blame.”

In consideration of the old favor of Hou Yong’s several communications, he was given a choice.

A Skin Lock advancing amidst a battlefield of Flesh Lock and even Tendon Lock is a surprise in itself, reaching the gates of Black Scale Village.

Most of the village was still reveling in the victory, but the atmosphere inside the Su Family’s Old Mansion was heavy.

By the Eight Immortals Table, only a few core members of the Su Family sat, while the cadres of the Hunting Group were busy consoling the casualties.

“Now that Black Scale is eliminated, it’s time to deal with Zhong Wubin, this escaped fish.”

Su Qi broke the silence, his voice icy.

Zhao Yaxin looked worried:

“Going now? Everyone just returned, they are exhausted…”

“Second Uncle is right.” Su Lin interjected, his eyes sharp, “The longer we wait, the more chance for unforeseen changes. Xu Zhong in Quanzhou Village is no saint. If Zhong Wubin finds out Xu Zhong has already sold him out to us, there’s no guarantee he won’t try to escape again.”

Upon hearing this, Su Can abruptly stood up, his tiger eyes shining, his Qi and Blood faintly surging:

“Good! Let’s go right now! Second Brother, come with me to Quanzhou Village! Just one Zhong Wubin is more than enough for us father and son!”

Su Lin was slightly surprised: “Just you and Second Uncle?”

After all, Quanzhou Village still had eight Tendon Locks, if they united with Zhong Wubin and retaliated, it would be dangerous.

Su Qi had already picked up his signature conical Great Sword, his tone firm:

“That’s enough. Xu Zhong is a smart man, he wouldn’t dare make any moves at this time. If Quanzhou Village meddles, they can forget about successfully completing the Tier One Mechanism Blueprint transaction in three days!”

By now, Wuyin Village’s demand for Tier One Mechanism Blueprints was no longer as eager as before.

An implicit understanding about the ownership of the blueprints had also been established with Quanzhou Village.

Wuyin Village relied on Old Su becoming a First-Transformed Genetic Martial Artist to upgrade to a Level 5 Safe House.

Quanzhou Village aimed to upgrade their Level 5 Safe House with the Tier One Mechanism Blueprint.

Both parties got what they needed, and what happens when they advance to Township status was left for the future.

They were both the lowest-grade village camps, neither could predict what would happen post-upgrade.

Even whether they would gather in the same Township camp remained uncertain.

The Su father and son set off immediately, without alerting others in the village.

As they expected, Quanzhou Village did not carry out any deceit on this matter.

Upon arriving at Quanzhou Village, the father and son were secretly escorted into the village by Xu Zhong.

“Gentlemen, although I informed the Su Family about Zhong Wubin, whatever business you have with Zhong Wubin is unrelated to Quanzhou Village.”

Xu Zhong’s words implied that he wouldn’t intervene for the Su father and son.

Su Qi clasped his hands and said:

“Naturally, this is an internal affair of Wuyin Village. Squad Leader Xu’s sense of justice in not sheltering the rogue Zhong Wubin is something the Su Family is deeply grateful for.”

Xu Zhong nodded and gestured them to proceed:

“This way, please.”

Meanwhile, on the other end, Zhong Wubin and his group of lodgers were arranged by Xu Zhong to rest in an unowned house.

At this moment, Zhong Wubin felt inexplicably anxious, pacing back and forth in the hall like a trapped beast.

“Xu Zhong just returned to the village with his men, his face ambiguous and shadowy… Could Black Scale Village really have been wiped out by the Su Family today?”

He smacked his lips, frowning deeply:

“That old bastard Su Can, always acting hastily; declaring war yesterday, fighting today, it’s quite possible… That scoundrel Xu Zhong, surely he didn’t sell me out?”

Thinking this, he shook his head vigorously, trying to dispel the ominous feeling, more like convincing himself:

“…Impossible! What’s in it for him? I’m a master full of Qi and Blood in Tendon Lock, even bringing half my fortune as an investment, to be his second-in-command in Quanzhou. He should be welcoming me with open arms!”

He walked to the window, intending to get some air, but his gaze just happened to catch Xu Zhong leading a group towards his direction.

Zhong Wubin felt a tightening in his heart:

“What are you coming here for now?”

He forced himself to remain calm, went downstairs quickly, and sat at the main seat, spine straight, face inward, deliberately putting on an arrogant posture.

He decided to put on airs, lest Xu Zhong look down on him upon arrival and cause him to lose status in Quanzhou Village later.

“Creak—” The door was pushed open directly.

Zhong Wubin frowned deeply, cursing the Quanzhou people inwardly for their boorishness and lack of manners, not even knocking on the door.

He suppressed his dissatisfaction, sitting deliberately, waiting for the other party to speak first.

The person seemed to pause for a moment, not entering immediately.

Zhong Wubin thought Xu Zhong realized his rudeness, feeling slightly relieved, and deliberately said with a steady tone:

“Come in.”

Footsteps sounded, two people stepped into the room one after the other.

Zhong Wubin still faced away from the door, his tone deliberately distant:

“Xu Zhong, what brings you here now? I’ve already said, the other half of the money will only be given once you find the house title deed, allow me to formally register in Quanzhou Village, then…”

Before he could finish speaking!

A bone-chilling murderous intent suddenly descended! Fierce wind behind him tore through the air, producing a terrifying screech!

Zhong Wubin’s whole body was covered in cold sweat, his soul seemed to have flown away!

At the critical moment, he exploded with all his potential, lunging forward, trying to roll away and avoid it!

However, ultimately, he was a fraction too slow!

“Rip—!”

The heavy blade tore through flesh accompanied by a muffled sound and excruciating pain!

The sword edge as wide as a door cut a deep wound on his back, revealing bone, fresh blood gushing instantly!

“Ah—!” Zhong Wubin let out a chilling scream, looking back in horror.

Upon seeing the mountain-like figure and the blood-stained great sword, his eyes nearly bulged out, his voice distorted with extreme fear:

“Su Can?! How is it you?!!”

Alarmed guests upstairs rushed down and, seeing the murderous Su Family father and son, were petrified, rooted to the spot.

Su Can, carrying the bleeding great sword, looked at Zhong Wubin rolling on the ground, a hint of confusion and puzzlement on his face:

“You dwarf are strange too! Sitting with your back to the door, not even turning when someone comes?”

“I… Xu Zhong… He…”

Zhong Wubin’s face was ashen, blood loss and pain made him shiver, colder still was the despair and absurdity from being utterly betrayed:

“He sold me out?! Why?! Why?! I’m a Tendon Lock master full of qi and blood, still owe him half the money! On what grounds?!”

Su Can looked at his incredulous, hysterical state, a trace of complexity in his eyes:

“Perhaps… just as you couldn’t tolerate my Su Family back then, it’s the same reasoning.”

As the words fell, the last ripple in Su Can’s eyes disappeared, leaving only a cold killing intent.

The blood-stained great sword rose again, carrying unrivaled power, like swatting a fly, it struck down fiercely towards Zhong Wubin!

…

Before long.

Boom!!!

The house shook violently under the raging power, ultimately collapsing, dust rising skyward.

Amidst the smoke and dust, Su Can and Su Qi walked out unscathed.

Xu Zhong, already waiting outside, greeted them, a perfectly-timed smile on his face.

Su Qi’s expression was calm like water, slightly cupping his hands towards Xu Zhong with an indisputable tone:

“Couldn’t stop during the fierce battle, demolished one of your village’s houses, apologies. Please ask Squad Leader Xu to estimate the losses, my Su Family will surely compensate appropriately.”

Xu Zhong’s gaze swept across the rubble, the smile at the corner of his mouth unchanged, also cupping his hand in return:

“Second Grandfather Su is too kind, a trivial matter, not worth mentioning.”

He turned to Su Can, his smile deepened:

“Congratulations to Old Su, regaining control of Wuyin Village, sweeping away the small fries, the world now vast!”

Su Can gave Xu Zhong a deep look, emotions in those tiger eyes complex and indistinct, ultimately shook his head slowly, without speaking.

He raised his hand for a salute, then turned with Su Qi, their tall figures gradually disappearing into the misty twilight outside Quanzhou Village.

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