Chapter 234 - When It Rains, It Pours
No one could have anticipated Xue Qiming's startling strike. His actions struck like a bolt out of the blue. Before anyone could react, both Wangyue Pi and Murong Buguan had been dealt with.
By the time Xue Qiming casually strolled back to the gates of Liangzhou Prefecture, no one had yet realized they should open the gate for him.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Growing impatient, Xue Qiming banged on the gate with enough force to create a thunderous noise. Only then did Zhou Tong snap out of his daze and hurriedly order his men, "Quick! Open the gate for Hero Xue!"
Before long, the gate creaked open just a crack, and Xue Qiming slipped inside.
Xue Qiming slowly walked through the passageway. Only now did a hint of fatigue appear on his face. The soldiers of Liangzhou Prefecture all watched him from a distance, their gazes filled with awe. Not a single person spoke, nor did anyone dare to approach him.
Zhou Tong hurried down from the city wall with his men. Before Xue Qiming could approach, Zhou took the initiative to bow deeply in a grand salute.
"Hero Xue, your skills..." Zhou swallowed hard, unable to think of the right words to describe what he had witnessed. Finally, he let out a sigh and said, "Magnificent!"
Xue Qiming's posture was slightly hunched. He waved his hand dismissively. "Alright, enough with the flattery... I don't work for free. That fight wore me out. Call it two hundred taels... have the money sent to me later. I'm going to rest now."
Zhou Tong was momentarily stunned, then quickly nodded. "Of course, of course."
Xue Qiming paid him no further attention. His hunched figure slowly walked away, leaving only his silhouette behind for the crowd to watch.