Chapter 42: Bidding for the Little Red Sword, let’s see who has the more sophisticated tactics!

Song Qingzheng swallowed his saliva, but didn't dare to ask more questions, so he just nodded and agreed.

Song Qingzheng rode out on his horse. When the bandits saw a escort leader rushing out, some of them who were itching to do something immediately drew their bows and shot.

"Don't shoot! Don't shoot! I have something to say...!"

While shouting, Song Qingzheng used his iron palm to knock away the arrows shot in front of him.

"hiss……!"

Suddenly, a sharp arrow hit the horse's head, and the warhorse under Song Qingzheng fell to the ground with a neigh. Song Qingzheng had no choice but to turn over and jump to the ground.

The bandits immediately rushed forward, kicked Song Qingzheng down, and smashed his shoulders with swords and knives . " You bastard, are you tired of living?"

More than a dozen big swords!

There is a big shiny circle under the neck!

Song Qingzheng knelt on one knee, sweating profusely and looking aggrieved.

I feel so sad!

Song Qingzheng shouted , " When two armies are fighting, no messengers should be killed! I have something to say to Hua Duxiu!"

A bandit slapped Song Qingzheng hard in the face. This man was none other than the bandit leader of the Black Wind Village - Zhang Huzi.

Zhang Huzi laughed wildly , " I'll kill you, you envoy. Who are you, dog shit?"

Everyone burst into laughter. Song Qingzheng was so ashamed and angry that he wished he could turn into a giant bomb and blow these bastards to death!

What can I say?

Please spare my life, my king?

Do not kill me?

I'm just here to pass on a message, isn't it true that "when two armies are at war, envoys should not be killed"?

I praised you for your discipline before, but now you have an eggplant!

A bunch of uneducated rabble!

Hua Duxiu walked out of the crowd, looked down at Song Qingzheng and said , " Song Qingzheng, what do you want to say?"

When Song Qingzheng saw Hua Duxiu's annoying face, he felt relieved for some reason.

"Hua Duxiu! Our Song Sect leader wants to negotiate with you!"

Hua Duxiu said leisurely , " Negotiation? What kind of negotiation?"

Song Qingzheng asked anxiously , " Don't you want to take your things back?"

Hua Duxiu's face darkened and his voice was cold , " What did you say?"

Zhang Huzi immediately slapped Song Qingzheng in the face again , " Fuck you, you better watch your mouth when you talk to our Young Master Hua!"

Song Qingzheng glared at Zhang Huzi fiercely but did not dare to talk back.

Be patient, be patient.

Why bother with these uncultured bandits?

I'll just think of it as a son beating his dad, oh!

Song Qingzheng had no choice but to control his emotions and said again , " Hua... Young Master Hua, Sect Master Song wants to talk to you about how to return your things to you."

Hua Duxiu sneered , " Didn't you say you would return it to me in three days?"

Song Qingzheng smiled bitterly , " I...I don't know, I'm just here to send a message for Master Song."

Hua Duxiu said , " Okay, then I'll let you go."

With a look from Zhang Huzi, the bandits withdrew the dozen or so machetes that were pressing on Song Qingzheng's neck, and Song Qingzheng breathed a sigh of relief.

Damn it.

Even though I, Song Qingzheng, am a tough-minded hero, I feel a little scared when a dozen big knives are pressed to my neck.

Mainly because it's too heavy.

Otherwise, why would I kneel down on one knee?

Pressed, yes.

Fortunately, he fulfilled his mission and persuaded Hua Duxiu.

Hua Duxiu greeted Shen Lijia and followed Song Qingzheng slowly towards the middle of the two armies.

At the same time, Song Yao also walked out of the Shenwei Escort camp and headed towards the most beautiful place.

In his hand, he held the little red sword tightly.

There is no way, this is his last resort.

Hua Duxiu and Song Yao walked to a distance of ten feet from each other and stood still.

At this distance, if Hua Duxiu took action, Song Yao would at least have enough time to shatter the little red sword.

As for self-protection?

Haha, facing "Mie Zong·Yu Qi", Song Yao has no power to protect himself.

Thousands of eyes from both sides were staring at the two people in the field, but of course, no one could hear what they were saying.

Hua Duxiu asked contemptuously , " What do you want to talk about?"

Song Yao said gloomily , " Hua Duxiu, I know you have the ability to restrain these bandits."

"Then what?"

Song Yao said , " Let's make a deal. You want your little red sword back, and I just want to complete this escort mission safely. What do you think?"

"how do you want to do it?"

Song Yao pretended to be superior , " What do I want to do? I want you to understand better and stop supporting a thief! Since ancient times, the law of nature will always turn around, and good will never prevail over evil. You may laugh today, but you will definitely not laugh tomorrow!"

Hua Duxiu frowned , " What do you mean?"

Song Yao rolled his eyes , " Isn't it clear what I mean? Do you really not understand or are you pretending not to understand?"

Hua Duxiu immediately turned around and left.

Song Yao looked embarrassed and quickly shouted , " Hey, don't leave!"

Hua Duxiu ignored him and continued walking.

Song Yao's heart was almost broken.

What kind of naughty kid is this?

If you say something wrong, you'll turn hostile just like that?

Can there be a little depth, a little sophistication?

According to the rules of the underworld, before negotiating terms, don't you have to increase your own bargaining chips and suppress the other party's value first?

Song Yao said anxiously , " Hua Duxiu! I mean we should reconcile this time! Don't you care about a harmonious society the most? Let's reconcile, okay?"

Hua Duxiu stopped and turned to ask , " Isn't that enough? Why are you pretending to be so arrogant and saying those vague things?"

Song Yao was speechless.

How am I confused?

I came up and said let's make a deal. I'll give you the Little Red Sword, and you'll restrain the bandits from stealing the darts. I made it very clear, didn't I?

But Song Yao didn't dare to be stubborn.

There is no way. Faced with a naughty kid with a bad temper, you have to talk to him. What else can you do except go along with his temper?

Song Yao said , " As long as you withdraw, I will go into the city to hand over the escort, and I will return this peach wood sword intact. How do you think?"

Hua Duxiu laughed and said , " Do you think you can enter the city if these bandits don't rob you?"

Song Yao frowned , " What do you mean?"

Hua Duxiu said , " To tell you the truth, the Governor has promised me that the city ban will not be lifted without my consent."

Song Yao was shocked, and then thought Hua Duxiu was bragging.

Hua Duxiu saw the change in Song Yao's expression and said with a smile , " Why, do you think I'm bragging?"

“Don’t think that the Governor will not be able to withstand the pressure and lift the blockade soon. Even if the blockade is lifted, the South Gate will not be lifted even if the other city gates are all lifted! Without my consent, you can’t enter the city!”

Song Yao was shocked again: Is what Hua Duxiu said true or false?

Are you bragging?

Hua Duxiu pointed behind Song Yao and said casually , " If you don't believe me, just look at the people in the Governor's Mansion on the tower behind you to see if they are following my instructions."

Song Yao immediately covered the little red sword in his hand.

He was afraid that Hua Duxiu would trick him!

Damn, you snatched the little red sword away as soon as I turned around?

Then what's the point of me playing?

Hua Duxiu sneered , " How can you be so timid when you are such a grown-up?"

"What about the most basic trust between people? Is it gone? Then what is the point of talking about judgment?"

Song Yao gritted his teeth and said inwardly: I don't trust you at all!

You cunning little fox!

Having said that, Song Yao still looked back.

On the city wall, Peng Yaoyao and General Hadanbaatar of the Governor's Office were looking at Song Yao and the other two side by side.

Hua Duxiu raised his hand and waved, and Peng Yaoyao immediately waved back in response.

As for Hadanbaatar... ahem, Young Master Hua and Miss Peng automatically ignored him, and he didn't dare to steal the young lady's limelight.

Song Yao's chest and abdomen heaved: "Boy named Hua, so you have managed to get the Governor's beloved daughter, that's why you dare to be so arrogant?"

Lord Shangguan was one step behind. Although he guessed this, he did not expect that Hua Duxiu would use Peng Yaoyao to indirectly deal with Governor Peng!

I hate it!

Song Yao's mind was full of thoughts and he was really a little depressed.

Hua Duxiu was not bragging. Since Governor Peng's daughter was standing up for him on the city wall, it could almost be confirmed that what he said now represented Peng Yaoyao's opinion.

It also represents the Governor's intention.

What this means is that if Young Master Hua is unhappy, the South City Gate will never open.

With these bandits surrounding you, you can't leave.

All you have in your hand is a small red sword, just one bargaining chip.

As for me, Hua Duxiu, I can either let the bandits rob you, or I can surround you without fighting and starve you to death.

You want to talk? Fine. Come on, let’s talk.

Song Yao said gloomily , " Hua Duxiu, what do you want me to do in order to let me enter the city?"

Hua Duxiu said , " Give me back my sword, and I will ensure that you can enter the city safely."

Song Yao sneered , " Humph, even if you let me into the city, will you wait until I enter the city before arranging someone to deal with me?"

Hua Duxiu asked , " What do you mean?"

Song Yao gritted his teeth and said , " When dealing with you, I have to double check what you say."

Hua Duxiu spread his hands and said speechlessly , " Don't say that. I am really a kind person with a pure heart. I don't scheme against others."

"I believe your ghost."

Hua Duxiu was speechless , " Then how do you want to be sure?"

"After I hand over the darts, I will return your peach wood sword, how about that?"

Hua Duxiu shook his head , " No, then I will have no one to rely on."

Song Yao nodded. He was just asking tentatively, and he knew in his heart that since it was a transaction, the chips had to be equal.

After handing over the darts, Hua Duxiu no longer had any bargaining chips to threaten him.

Song Yao said , " Then let's do as we said yesterday. I'll entrust the Baibao Manor Auction House to bid fairly for the peach wood sword. If you can win it, it's yours. If you can't, I won't be responsible. How do you do that?"

Hua Duxiu simply said , " Okay."

Song Yao was stunned: It’s so concise and clear, don’t you ask me what I want to draw?

That’s right, Playboy Hua is such a quick-witted person, even Governor Peng praised him.

Unlike some people who are long-winded.

Song Yao had no choice but to explain , " Please keep your word and restrain these bandits from doing anything rash. I will go into the city right away to meet the auction house leader and entrust him to preside over the auction tonight!"

"What are you selling? You just want money, right? Name your price and I'll give it to you now. Give me back my sword and we'll be even. I can ask the Governor to open the gate anytime."

Song Yao broke out in a cold sweat , " Let's...find a middleman. I'm a cautious person. Baibao Manor has a very high credit rating, so there won't be any problems. I believe you agree with that, right?"

Hua Duxiu said , " Instead of making it so complicated, how about you give the Little Red Sword to the Governor-General's daughter? As soon as Miss Peng gets my sword, I will immediately fulfill my promise."

Song Yao frowned , " You mean... let Miss Peng be the middleman?"

Hua Duxiu spread his hands , " Yeah, you don't even believe Miss Peng, do you?"

Song Yao was sweating . " Forget it. I have found a more trustworthy middleman."

Hua Duxiu pretended to be angry and said , " You don't even trust Miss Peng! Looking at the Demon-Breaking City, besides the Governor, who else is qualified to be my middleman?"

Song Yao was speechless: You are just a young master of an escort agency, there are many people who are worthy of being your middleman!

Can you have a little self-awareness?

Besides, how can I make you a cripple if I give the peach wood sword to Miss Peng?

Humph, the best is yet to come.

Song Yao coughed lightly and said , " You promised me yesterday that the middleman is a very prestigious person in the Baibao Manor Auction House. He is definitely qualified to be a guarantor for you and me. There is no need to say more about this, right?"

Hua Duxiu pondered in silence.

Song Yao said quickly , " Then let's make a deal. I'll be in town soon and we'll get it done tonight!"

Hua Duxiu asked with a smile , " Didn't you say that we can start shooting in three days? Don't worry, wait two more days. I have people buying several carts of cattle, sheep and fine wine, and we haven't consumed much yet, so don't worry."

"Besides, didn't you send someone to get reinforcements? Don't worry, maybe the reinforcements will arrive soon, hehehe, ah hehehe!"

Hua Duxiu's sinister and funny face made Song Yao feel even more uneasy.

Song Yao cursed inwardly: Hehehe, hehe, what the hell! What's wrong with you?

You are not in a hurry, but I am!

You eat beef and mutton and drink fine wine, but we brothers will have nothing to eat tomorrow!

How to wait?

Three days, it’s tonight!

Song Yao said quickly , " No need to wait, let's do it tonight! I believe you are tired too. I heard that Hua Gongzi likes to take a bath. Let's finish it quickly, and you can go back and take a good bath to relieve your fatigue, right?"