The Eastern Continent Swordsman
CH. 43 – Shamo Military Deals
Zhou Fu had already entered the burned-out settlement area. The fire devoured whatever it reached. Houses, pets, and humans seem to be switching functions into firewood. All were consumed by fire without excuse. The atmosphere there is bad enough to describe, especially about children screaming for help. Zhou Fu tried to pay attention to the ears because the screams of children who were dying were indeed very heart and ear-wrenching.
Smoke from the fire that burned the bodies of residents in the settlement was carried by the wind, making all parts of Yimin island seem to emit the smell of grilled meat. Thick plumes of smoke seemed to be the main cause of Yimin residents failing to escape. However, ordinary humans will experience severe shortness of breath as well as soreness in the eyes where thick smoke fills their nose and throat.
Zhou Fu took a deep breath to get ready to shout something,
“All the living, listen to me carefully! Don't stand up, let alone run! Crawl as hard as you can to get away from the flames! Everyone, move south!” Zhou Fu shouted from within the flames that were devouring the densely populated settlement.
In many cases of fire, the fastest claimant to life is not fire but smoke. Smoke is always on top and moving in a higher direction so one of the best ways to survive in a fire atmosphere is to try as much as possible to be in a low place such as land. Places where there is less smoke than higher places.
At first, there was no one to comment on Zhou Fu's words, because everyone was in a panic. But after Zhou Fu issued moves that successfully tamed some of the flaming flames, the citizens began to respond to Zhou Fu's orders.
“Yang is still strong try to save anyone who can be helped!” Shouted Zhou Fu as he continued to issue useful moves to tame the flames. Not to forget, Zhou Fu also emitted a cold aura from his body to bring down the temperature in the area of the settlement that was burning.
Shortly after Zhou Fu shouted his sentence, something twitched closer towards Zhou Fu's feet. Something that was approaching it turned out to be a girl whose legs were no longer functioning due to being hit by a burning wooden beam. He struggled to get close to Zhou Fu, but did not seem to be begging for help.
“Sit's quiet there! I'm the one who's approaching!” Zhou Fu pointed at the little girl who was struggling to get closer to him. The girl stopped her slow body movements.
“Tell me what you want to say.” Zhou Fu grabbed the girl with both hands. The girl's pulse indicated that she would only last no longer than ten minutes from then on. Deep power could not have saved the girl's life. But Zhou Fu continued to drain his energy into the girl's body in the hope that he could extend the child's life by a minute or two.
“Young master, go to the city center! There, Shamo's military forces seemed to be carrying out a massive massacre. Please save the ones that can still be saved!” the girl's hand was trying to grab Zhou Fu's shoulder, it seemed like she wanted to grip Zhou Fu's shoulder for a stifled pain.
“Your father was taken to the city center?” Zhou Fu guessed as he caught the girl's hand and held it gently.
The girl shed tears, she nodded a few times and tried to continue speaking.
“People Shamo, they're all sneaky and vile! They came here with unproven charges. They brought in forcibly the elders of the settlement in exchange for the safety of their citizens. We thought, they said honestly.” The girl stopped her speech, it seems like the time is getting closer.
“After they brought the elders to the city center, they also set fire to the settlement of the citizens, so?” Zhou Fu guessed and was replied with a nod by the girl. He nodded with his eyes closed, and they no longer opened. His pulse was gone, not felt. His heart rate showed no movement.
Zhou Fu slowly put the girl's body to the ground. He lowered his head for a moment to show his condolences. Unexpectedly, some people who happened to see the conversation of Zhou Fu and the elder's daughter, they also bowed in condolences.
“All of you, while the fire is still tame, save as much as you can. Your little sacrifice today will have a big impact tomorrow. Don't give up, just give up when you're lifeless!” Zhou Fu shouted his sentence out loud and was greeted with an agreeable cry by the living citizens.
It was like they had a new injection of spirit. If previously they only moaned in pain and hoped to get help, now they actually have the strength to fight the situation. Zhou Fu's hair expands for a moment because it feels the spirit sent by the kind-hearted citizens who are there. He smiled before leaving the site to head to the city center and prevent a major massacre if it could still be prevented.
Along the way to the city center, Zhou Fu took the time to be involved in rescuing the victims of the fires that spread throughout most of the island of Yimin. No wonder, the sun was already shining brightly when Zhou Fu arrived at the location called the center of the city. However, the bright rays from the sun were only limited to Zhou Fu's estimation because a while before he had seen the sun rising from the east, then the sun crawled up and finally disappeared from view. It was blocked by thick smoke still billowing over the island of Yimin.
Unlike other locations that were scorched by fire, the city center is still intact. It's just, the situation there is quiet. The streets looked deserted like a dead city. The pace of Zhou Fu's footsteps sounded so loud in his own ears because only the movement of his body that did make a sound, the rest was only quiet and silent.
“Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrgghhh!!!”
The sound of a deafening scream came from the west. Zhou Fu darted towards the west and followed where the screams came from. And, he arrived at a large field with heel-high grass. In the field, it appeared in the middle of it was a burly man standing with one hand propping up a large sword that was like being stuck to the ground.
The sword poured blood into the grass, making the grasses on the ground change color from green to red. Not far from the sword was plugged in, there was a piece of head with bulging eyes lying on the ground. The body of the head piece turned out to be quite close to the burly man.
Zhou Fu was looking at the mass slaughter of humans. Because in fact, the piece of head that fell into the grass is not just one or two. A small man was seen running around the middle of the field to carry his unbodied head and throw it to the right side, which was already filled with about five dozen pieces of head and body. Not far from that place, there are about a series of men who are seated with each hand tied back.
“Say once again, is it true that Bingdao officials killed twelve Shamo troops in the South Sea?” a black man with a long beard was walking back and forth in front of a hundred men whose hands were tied.
“Although you asked a thousand times, we will also answer ‘don't know’ a thousand times! You are wasting your time actually!” one of the men replied in a loud voice, making the bearded man feel angry about his chattering.
“Guard, cut off the man's two legs, then cut off his two hands as well. Let's see, if he can still speak loudly after his two legs and hands disappeared!” the bearded man pulled the prisoner's arm to make the man stand up. Guards came to drag the man to the court.
“Actually, I have an interesting offer. I'll tell you as we enjoy this brazen two-legged and hand-cutting show!” oceh the bearded man with one leg kicked the prisoner man who was being dragged by the guards.
“How come all of you will I forgive, on one condition, tell me where the safe entrance to arrive at Bingdao without being caught by Bingdao troops!”
Hearing the bearded man's question, all the prisoners lowered their heads instantly. They could have answered the question, but it was a great betrayal. Yes, they are all immigrants from the land of Bingdao who chose to live on the island of Yimin which was originally uninhabited. The settlements in Yimin are mostly filled by residents from Bingdao.
The death of 12 Shamo troops who crossed the South Sea seems to have triggered Shamo people's suspicion on Bingdao residents. This began with the confession of one witness who said he saw a man wrapped in white cloth had crossed the location not far from the sinking of the ship Shamo. The citizens of Bingdao are known as great sea explorers, and have a characteristic that is very fond of all-white clothing.
“Don't take the offer! They're all sneaky!” Zhou Fu was present in the middle of the field. All eyes were on him, the Bingdao captives and the Shamo military forces all frowned when they saw Zhou Fu's sudden arrival.
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