Chapter 16: Risking One's Life (1)

  Liu Yitiao had just left the county government gate when he ran into Yang Bofang, who had rushed over upon hearing the news.

  A few hours ago, Liu Laoshi came to Yang Bofang's house to seek his opinion. At that time, Yang Bofang was still very optimistic about Liu Yitiao's situation. He didn't believe that Liu Yitiao would do anything reckless and kindly persuaded Old Liu to return home.

  But who would have thought that in just a short while, the entire Lao Liu family was arrested. Yang Bo Fang felt something was amiss and hastily rushed over.

  Seeing Liu Yitiao safe and sound, Yang Bo's face revealed a smile. He said to Liu Yitiao: "Liu Yitiao, you're fine, that's good. I just heard the news that the Liu family was arrested, and Uncle is worried sick. Where are the Liu brothers? Why aren't they seen? Have they returned home safely?"

  "Uncle Yang!" Liu bowed and greeted him, with a worried expression: "My parents are still in the big prison, I'm thinking of ways to rescue them now."

  "What?! Yang Bofang said in confusion: "You can come out, why do your father and the others still have to suffer in prison? County Magistrate Wang has always been a just and fair official, how could he arrest a scholar's wife for no reason just because of a slightly injured ox? I won't let it go, I must go talk to him!"

  Looking at Yang Bo Fang's tone of speech, Liu Yitiao's heart moved slightly, and he asked softly on the side: "Does Uncle Yang know Mr. Wang?"

  "We have some connection, I'm an old acquaintance of his father. You can count me as one of his elders." Yang Bohong said somewhat vaguely: "Leave this matter to me, I'll go and plead for your father's sake, maybe they'll let him out today."

  "Then I'll have to trouble you, Uncle Yang." Liu Yitiao bowed his head in thanks.

  It's in times of trouble that true feelings are revealed. Yang Bofang has saved Liu Yitiao from danger several times, and no matter what his motives may be, Liu Yitiao is very grateful to him.

  Only Liu Yitiao still doesn't know Yang Bofang's true identity until now.

  Lao Liu said that Yang Bo Fang used to be a wandering Jianghu. Lao Yi Tiao didn't believe it from the bottom of his heart, and now even more so - how could a wandering Jianghu be so familiar with an official's son? He opened his mouth to lecture a county magistrate, who would dare do this without deep connections?

  Furthermore, Wang Zhihong's family background is well-known: his ancestors were high-ranking officials of the previous dynasty, and his father was a prominent official in the current court. How could such an aristocratic family condescend to associate with a commoner from the jianghu?

  Liu Yitiao wanted to follow up and see what happened, but was dismissed by Yang Bofang on the grounds that it was inconvenient for outsiders to follow private interactions. This deepened Liu Yitiao's doubts even more. However, no matter how you put it, they were also kind enough to help him, and he didn't want to pursue it further. It was their privacy, and in modern times, prying into someone's privacy is an extremely immoral and illegal act.

  As a 'four-haves' youth in the 21st century, respecting personal privacy is still one of the moral principles that I possess.

  As Yang Bofang went in, Liu Yitiao also turned around and went home. The outcome of Yang Bofang's trip was predetermined, Wang Zhihong would not let him go now. It's just unknown whether he will tell Yang Bofang the hidden truth about this matter.

  The doors of the house were all open, and the rooms and courtyards were empty.

  Without Liu He's hospitality and Liu Xiaohui's noise, Liu Yitia suddenly felt unaccustomed.

  It's just a show, they'll be back in two days. Otherwise, Liu Yitiao really doesn't know what to do. A home needs family members and the sound of their voices to be considered a complete home.

  Liu Yitiao casually stuffed two mouthfuls of rice into his mouth and fell asleep, tonight Wang Zhihong will spread the news of Wang Shuai's death, tomorrow is uncertain what danger there will be, he needs to have enough spirit and physical strength.

  "Wake up, wake up! It's time for breakfast!" A familiar voice woke Liu Yitiao up, and said gently to him: "Yitiao, I bought your favorite steamed buns and soy milk. Get up quickly and eat them before they get cold."

  "What's wrong?!"

  Liu Yitiao suddenly sat up from bed, raised his eyebrows and looked around, but the Nian Nian in his mouth was nowhere to be seen.

  "Alas! Another empty dream." Liu let out a sigh, then got up, cleared his throat and washed his face.

  Since coming to the Tang Dynasty, he almost dreams of his girlfriend from his previous life every day, and doesn't know if everything is okay with her in that world.

  He gnawed on two leftover steamed buns from last night and began practicing his boxing in the courtyard.

  Yi Tiao's boxing skills are Jeet Kune Do, inherited from Mr. Bruce Lee. Of course not personally transmitted, Yi Tiao was born many years after Mr. Lee's death. His martial arts skills were all learned bit by bit from the movies, videos and books left behind by Mr. Bruce Lee. Not exquisite, but also with some achievements.

  Jeet Kune Do is a hybrid martial art and life philosophy developed by martial artist Bruce Lee, with wing chun as its foundation. It is a fusion of different combat systems, incorporating elements from various sources, including boxing, fencing, wrestling, and trapping.

  High freedom and instinctiveness determine the invincibility of Jeet Kune Do in close combat. This is also why Liu Yitiao chose Jeet Kune Do in the first place. Freedom, instinct, flexibility, using nothing as something, using infinity as finiteness.

  "Wow!"

  "Cheers!"

  Bang! Bang! Bang!

  With a rhythmic "Yo!" shout, Liu Yitiao's figure fully unfolded.

  He punches to the east and kicks to the west, completely without any technique. However, each of his movements has a particular characteristic: speed! He completes the simplest actions in the shortest time possible. Not seeking elegance, only practicality.

  Liu finished a set of movements in one go, and smiled lightly. Compared to yesterday, his movements were several times faster. His current body had completely adapted to the power generation method of Jeet Kune Do.

  After wiping away his sweat, changing into a new set of clothes, Liu Yitiao began to visit relatives and friends, seeking help. Although he knew it was all an act, he had to do it convincingly or else no one would believe him. Otherwise, if Wang Kui discovered any flaws later on, it would be difficult to catch him. Liu Yitiao didn't want any hidden dangers threatening the safety of his family.

  Actually, even if Wang Zhihong didn't come to find him, he would still take the time to eliminate the threat of Wang Kui in the future. To know that there are many methods to eliminate a threat, not just killing. Framing, slandering, accidents, stimulation, hypnosis, and so on, there are many ways to do it. It's just that cooperating with Wang Zhihong is the most convenient way.

  The Lao Liu family has a small population, and Lao Liu is an orphan. He only has one brother, and not many relatives. Therefore, there are not many households for him to visit. Those who need to be visited are mostly distant relatives who live far away. There are even some he hasn't seen before.