Stop flattering me, system! I'm about to become a saint!

Chapter 42 Bad Luck

After running for more than ten miles, Yang Song and his companion arrived at the Wild Boar Forest.

After tethering their horses in the woods, the two men headed into the deep mountains where the roads were difficult to traverse.

On the way, Lu Dashan was filled with worry.

He hesitated for a long time before finally advising, "Officer Yang, we haven't even entered Black Wind Stronghold yet, you can still back out now."

Please listen to my advice, don't...

"Shut up."

Yang Song was too lazy to listen to this nonsense and interrupted Lu Dashan's incessant chatter with a firm attitude.

"Ugh!"

Lu Dashan sighed deeply. He really couldn't understand why Yang Song was so stubborn.

Why must they fight to the death when they have no grudge against the bandits in the village?

He walked forward with his head down for a while, then suddenly remembered something and said urgently, "Officer Yang, you killed the third leader of Black Wind Stronghold a while ago. The people in the stronghold should have gone to the county to inquire about the news, right?"

"If you come up the mountain with me, won't they recognize you?"

"Um……"

Yang Song looked thoughtful; Lu Dashan's consideration made some sense.

but……

"Even if the bandits went to the county to gather information, they haven't seen me in person, so how could they possibly recognize me?"

Lu Dashan said, "They were hiding and secretly watching you, and you didn't even know."

Yang Song smiled dismissively: "If the bandits recognize me, we can just start a fight. It's not like we have to resort to a sneak attack to win."

Lu Dashan turned around and stared blankly at Yang Song.

He really couldn't understand where Yang Song got his confidence from; it was far too arrogant!

Yang Song glanced at Lu Dashan and then said, "If I hadn't run into you on the road, I was planning to force my way into Black Wind Stronghold. I'm only traveling with you now to save some energy."

Lu Dashan wanted to say something, but in the end he swallowed his words back.

No matter how much he says, Yang Song won't listen.

Maybe if I get tired of hearing it, I'll stab him.

"I've had the worst luck imaginable."

Lu Dashan cursed inwardly, "Why did Black Wind Stronghold have to choose today of all times to rob us?"

It's not just that Yang Song is courting death; he's dragged others down with him!

"How worrying!"

Lu Dashan stomped his foot heavily and unconsciously quickened his pace.

Lu Dashan wasn't looking down on you at all; he was clearly trying to provoke you with every word. He couldn't wait to see you display your prowess.

He's rushing around now because he knows your abilities perfectly well.

He even thought that you wouldn't need to lift a finger; the bandits would be terrified and beg for their lives.

[Reward: Ten days of cultivation points]

That's truly amazing.

Yang Song gave a thumbs up in his heart.

The closer Lu Dashan got to Black Wind Stronghold, the more violently his body trembled. He couldn't see any sign that this guy believed in his strength.

"Officer Yang... Officer Yang, we've arrived."

Lu Dashan suddenly stopped, looked up at the firelight halfway up the mountain, and his teeth started chattering.

Yang Song took two steps forward and came to Lu Dashan's side.

He patted Lu Dashan's shoulder firmly and said gently, "Don't be so nervous. What are you afraid of with me here?"

"It's because you're here that I'm afraid!"

Lu Dashan really wanted to say that to Yang Song, but he didn't dare, and he swallowed the words back down.

Yang Song had no idea what Lu Dashan was thinking, and reassured him, "Don't worry, just watch me unleash my power and wipe out this band of bandits completely!"

As he finished speaking, Yang Song even added a touch of Peking Opera singing.

Lu Dashan turned to look at Yang Song with a stiff expression. He truly admired Yang Song to the point of prostration.

They're about to enter a den of dragons and tigers, yet they're still so relaxed, even starting to sing.

Even if a famous actor on stage performs with great passion, he is ultimately just putting on airs according to the script.

Even in this perilous and unpredictable situation, you can still sing freely—that's the true spirit of a hero!

[Reward: Ten days of cultivation points]

"Let's go."

Yang Song gently pushed Lu Dashan on the back: "Be natural and don't let the bandits see through your act. After all, we don't know if they can recognize me."

If you don't recognize me, then proceed as planned.

Now that things have come to this point, Lu Dashan has no other choice.

He had no choice but to grit his teeth and head up the mountain, hoping that Yang Songzhen could wipe out the bandits completely, rather than courting death.

Even if there is no hope of redemption ahead, you can still find a way out!

You have that ability to turn the tide!

[Reward: Ten days of cultivation points]

Amidst simple yet powerful compliments, Yang Song and his companion arrived at the gate of the mountain stronghold.

The braziers on either side of the entrance emitted a bright flame, illuminating the two people so clearly that they had nowhere to hide.

The two bandits on the watchtower had already drawn their bows and nocked their arrows, the gleaming arrowheads aimed directly at their chests.

"Who goes there?!"

Hearing the bandits' roar, Lu Dashan was startled.

He stammered, "I...I...that...I am..."

"puff!"

Before Lu Dashan could finish speaking, a sharp arrow flew over and landed at his feet.

"Ouch!"

Lu Dashan screamed in fright and fell to the ground with a thud.

"No...no, don't shoot the arrow!"

Lu Dashan hurriedly said, "I am Lu Dashan, the manager of Huichuntang. My son has been invited to the mountain by you heroes today, and I've come to take him home!"

"Whoosh!"

Just as Lu Dashan finished speaking, a sharp arrow flew past Yang Song's ear, its whistling sound echoing in his ears for a long time.

"Um?"

Seeing Yang Song's calm demeanor, the two bandits frowned.

The next moment, they saw Yang Song scream, run behind a tree, squat down, and tremble uncontrollably while holding his head.

"Hahaha……"

The two bandits burst into laughter. It turned out that Yang Song wasn't brave; he was just scared out of his wits.

This kid looks impressive, but he turns out to be all show and no substance.

"Manager Lu, didn't you say I came with you to give you courage? Why is someone shooting arrows at me?"

"I quit. I'm going home. My mother still needs me to take care of her."

"Hahaha……"

The two bandits burst into laughter again, laughing so hard they were doubled over.

Although bandits are vicious and ruthless, they may still have a trace of goodness hidden deep in their human nature.

You deliberately make them laugh, hoping that the laughter will temporarily make them forget the days of living on the edge and remind them of those ordinary yet warm moments from the past.

To awaken their conscience, you sacrificed your own dignity. Such selflessness is admirable! Admirable! Truly admirable!

[Reward: Ten days of cultivation points]

The two bandits, tired of laughing, glanced at Lu Dashan with disdain.

"Manager Lu, is that right?"

"Our second-in-command has been waiting for you for a long time. Wait here, we'll go down and open the door for you."

After saying this, the two bandits climbed down the ladder of the arrow tower and slowly opened the heavy gate of the stronghold.

"Manager Lu, please come in."