Chapter 23: The Military Unification of the Bandit-Suppressing Regiment

  At Huang Youcai's command, dozens of servants rushed up with knives, guns and clubs. At this critical moment, three figures appeared on the wall of Huang Youcai's mansion. The three men wore masks and were agile. They each held hand grenades in their hands. Seeing the danger, they threw out the hand grenades in their hands and threw them at the servants. One grenade exploded near Huang Youcai, causing him to fall to the ground in shock, but fortunately he was protected by the servants on either side and was not injured.

  An explosion sent up a thick smoke, and Yuan Li and Yuan Zhi knew someone was lending them a helping hand to rescue them. The two of them didn't need to discuss it and both used their "instant eighteen rolls" escape technique, rolling to the bottom of the courtyard wall just as the three people on the wall threw another round of grenades at the house guards, driving them back and giving Yuan Li and Yuan Zhi an opportunity to climb up.

  Yuan Li and Yuan Zhi displayed their lightness skills, jumping onto the wall of the courtyard. With the help of three people on the wall, they jumped down to the ground below.

  "They're climbing over the wall and escaping! Fire quickly!" The leader of the guards shouted.

  Suddenly, gunfire rang out. However, Yuan Li, Yuan Zhi and the three people who had lent a helping hand had already floated down to the main street.

  As soon as the five men's feet touched the ground, they were discovered by a group of devils who had come to hear the noise and rushed towards them with a burst of gunfire.

  The five of them were incredibly agile, dodging and weaving to avoid the bullets being fired at them as they quickly ducked into an alleyway. They leapt over rooftops and turned several corners before arriving at a lavishly decorated hotel.

  Yuan Li and Yuan Zhi followed the three people into the hotel room. The three people took off their masks, exchanged pleasantries with Yuan Li and Yuan Zhi, and introduced themselves.

  The first one, a quiet middle-aged man, introduced himself: "I am You Longbiao, serving in the Military Bureau of the National Government." He pointed to the other two people, "This is Huo Xiaocun, this is Hong Yunhan, they are my two subordinates. The two of you have been frightened, but it's absolutely safe here, please feel at ease staying here. Come on, don't stand there, sit down casually." You Longbiao made a fist, which was a simple introduction.

  "Oh, so it's friends from the Military Bureau. A life-saving favor, never to be forgotten. Without your help, we would never have escaped Huang Youcai's clutches. My brother and I thank you." As they spoke, Yuan Li and Yuan Zhi were about to kneel down to the three men.

  You Longbiao hastily reached out and grabbed Yuan Li and Yuan Zhi: "You two don't have to be polite, we're all here to eliminate the Han traitors. Our mission is the same. If I'm not mistaken, you two are the ones who made a big stir in Cangmen City and killed the Japanese patrol team at Bisheng Temple?"

  "Brother Yu guessed correctly, we are lay disciples of Biyuan Temple. My name is Yuan Li, and this is my younger brother Yuan Zhi." Yuan Li replied.

  "I heard you guys made a big fuss in front of the city gate last time and had six Golden Arhats, but why are there only two of you now?" Yu Longbiao asked.

  "There were six of us, and later we were surrounded by the devils and traitors. In order to break through more easily, we divided into three groups and broke through separately. I don't know if my four sworn brothers have broken through or not," said Yuan Li.

  "Oh, then, which of the Eight Great Guardians at Biyuan Temple do you two rank?" Yu Longbiao sat in a chair opposite Yuan Li and Yuan Zhi, looking at Yuan Li with great interest.

  "Our eight fellow disciples' ranking is based on age. I am ranked third and my junior brother, Yuan Zhi, is ranked fourth," said Yuan Li.

  "Oh, so it's Sanjingang and Sijiangang! I apologize! I apologize! I've long heard that the guardians of Biyuan Temple are fearless and formidable men. Today, I see that it's indeed true." Yu Longbiao said with a smile.

  Huo Xiaocun saw You Longbiao and Yuan Li, Yuan Zhi talking endlessly, felt bored, so he leaned in close to You Longbiao's ear and whispered a few words, then walked out of the room. Hong Yunhan, on the other hand, lay down on the bed, leaning back.

  You Longbiao watched as Huo Xiaocun walked out, shaking his head.

  "My master said, the rise and fall of the world, every individual has a responsibility. The Japanese devils invaded our China, we people from Biyuan Temple absolutely cannot sit back and do nothing, we must unite with the people all over the country to wipe out the Japanese devils and traitors." Yuan Li said with great passion.

  "Admiration! Admiration! At present, the whole nation is united under the leadership of our leader, Chairman Chiang. We are all working together to resist Japan. The forest is big and there are all kinds of birds. But in our China, there are some national traitors who have surrendered to the Japanese and become their running dogs. Feng Renhe and Huang Youcai are the two biggest traitors in Cangmen City. I'm telling you, brothers, that I've been ordered by my superiors to come to Cangmen City to eliminate these two traitors. San Jinguang, Si Jinguang, we all have a common goal. I, Yu Longbiao, dare to ask the two of you to join our team to eradicate the traitors together, what do you say?"

  Yuan Li and Yuan Zhi immediately stood up: "The friends of the Military Bureau have saved our lives, we should do our best to repay them. Besides, killing Han traitors is also for resisting Japan. Brother You, let us do what you want us to do, we will listen to you. Wherever it is to fight against the devils and resist Japan, Brother You, my brother and I will follow you." Yuan Li readily agreed.

  As soon as Hong Yunhan heard that Yuan Li and Yuan Zhi had joined their group, he suddenly sat up in bed: "You two are joining our group, you should be part of the Military Bureau, you can't speak casually, and you can't call each other brothers casually." He pointed at You Longbiao, "This is the head of our Qingmen station, from now on, you have to address him as Head, don't be too casual." Hong Yunhan's appearance was ugly, with a cleft lip, when he spoke, it sounded like the wind was blowing.

  "Yes, yes, the Military Affairs Bureau is a government department. My brother and I will handle everything according to the requirements of the government department. Station Master Yu, we have been living in the temple for a long time and are not very familiar with the rules of government departments. Please forgive us." Yuan Li always felt that he owed others a favor, so his speech was naturally particularly polite.

  "Alright, alright, you'll get used to it slowly." Yu Longbiao stood up from his chair and took a glance around the room. "Yun Han, go live in the next room and vacate the bed in this room for the two friends from Biyuan Temple." He then turned to Yuan Li and Yuan Zhi, "From now on, we're all one family, so we need to take care of each other in our daily lives. If you have any requests, just let me know." After finishing speaking, he walked away with a pleased smile.

  "Again, I'm asked to change rooms. Unbelievable, I just got used to it." Hong Yunhan muttered, with an unwilling expression. He took down the clothes hanging on the wall by his bed and picked up his backpack and various daily necessities from the closet. Without saying another word, he walked towards the door, turned around at the doorway, said "Dinner is at 7 pm downstairs tonight, don't make me come notify you again", and then left.