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It's a paper crane that's only the size of a palm!
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Chapter Sixty-Three: You may have your clever plans, but I have my own ways to overcome them!
"Captain! Captain! The person has run away, we don't know where they went!"
Several figures rushed out from the woods to report the situation to Awei, who was leaning against a big tree, panting.
"What? He got away like that?" Awei was furious, and he smacked his men on the head. "A bunch of good-for-nothings! You can't even catch a fat guy, what are you all good for?!"
"I'm sorry, Captain, we..."
"What good is it to apologize to me! Zhang Dadan is a murderer! If we can't catch him, will you guys be the ones to take the blame?!"
Ah Wei was so angry that he felt dizzy and lightheaded. The anger he had finally managed to catch up with was completely drained by his outburst.
However, he really didn't expect that Zhang Dadan, who was fat and stout, would be so agile and run as fast as a dog. Several of them couldn't catch up with him!
"Tsk... Now we're really doomed. I don't know how to explain this to Master Tan."
As night fell, his security team received a report from Mr. Tan's butler that he had seen Zhang Dadan beating his wife at home.
He had always hated men who hit women, so he led his men to teach that fat man a lesson.
Unexpectedly, when they pushed the door open, Zhang was already lying on the ground with a knife stuck in her stomach. Before they could even examine her properly, they saw Zhang Dadan break through the window and chase after him relentlessly.
The result is……
"Damn it, hurry up and search the neighborhood! Zhang Dadan probably doesn't have much strength left, he can't have run far!"
After thinking for a moment, Awei immediately ordered his men to disperse and search the vicinity of the forest.
With such a big case happening, he can't just muddle through and do a perfunctory job like he always does.
This is a great opportunity for a promotion and a raise!
If we could capture a vicious criminal like Zhang Dadan, he would finally be able to hold his head high in Renjia Town!
After resting for a moment, Awei picked up his baton again and stepped into the deep forest.
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"Whoohoo-"
Zhang Dadan clutched his abdominal wound and limped along after the paper crane.
He didn't know where the paper crane was taking him, but at this point he had no other choice.
The pursuers behind him could catch up at any moment, so he could only keep moving forward...
But the pain in his body kept stimulating his nerves, making him want to stop and rest.
After traversing an entire grove of trees, the view ahead suddenly opened up.
“This is…” Zhang Dadan squinted and looked around.
This was the first time he had ever heard of such a large banana grove in Renjia Town.
The paper crane flew over the fence and went inside. After hesitating for a moment, Zhang Dadan also wriggled his fat body and climbed into the gap.
Guided by the paper crane, he stopped in front of a thatched hut.
And the paper crane flew into the wooden window of the thatched cottage...
"What is this place?"
Zhang Dadan was somewhat timid. Seeing the candlelight coming from the thatched hut, he knew someone was inside and dared not enter rashly.
Looking around, apart from a pile of wood emitting white smoke in the distance, there was nothing unusual...
Just then, the door slowly opened, and a familiar figure walked out.
"You...you are..."
Zhang Dadan looked at Su Feng and blinked several times.
He then remembered that the person in front of him was the one he had seen at the market stalls earlier that afternoon.
It was this man's words that prompted him to rush home and discover his wife's infidelity.
"You've finally arrived." Su Feng stood by the door, retrieved the paper crane that had fallen from his shoulder, unfolded it, and transformed it back into an ordinary talisman.
Zhang Dadan stared in disbelief. "You, what kind of magic is this? No, no, who are you?"
He had too many questions in his mind, but when he got emotional, it aggravated his wounds, making him wince and gasp in pain.
"Don't ask so many questions yet, come in and I'll treat your wound."
As Su Feng spoke, he opened the door and went into the house first.
Zhang Dadan hesitated for a while, then, realizing he had nowhere else to go, he made up his mind and followed them inside.
The room was filled with candlelight; the small candlelight was unusually bright.
In the corner, there was an object covered with a white cloth. Zhang Dadan didn't know what it was, nor did he dare to lift it.
And right next to the bed, there was a monkey as tall as a human!
It squatted there, making squeaking noises, but it didn't seem aggressive.
Everything inside seemed so strange, but for some reason Zhang Dadan couldn't sense the slightest sign of danger to him.
"Do you want to wait until you bleed to death?"
Su Feng, who was sitting at the table, said something softly, and Zhang Dadan finally came to his senses and dragged his feet over.
"No need to be so reserved, you won't die." Seeing Zhang Dadan's timid and hesitant manner, which showed no trace of his boastful attitude in the market, Su Feng teased, "I will help you treat your wounds next, so don't make a fuss."
After examining Zhang Dadan's injuries, it was found that apart from the deep stab wound in his abdomen, the rest were all superficial wounds.
Using the hemostasis technique from Lu Ban's art, Su Feng skillfully cast a healing spell near Zhang Dadan's wound and then channeled some spiritual energy into it. In just a short while, the bleeding stopped.
Finally, wrap it with some gauze, and it will be fine.
"Thank you... young master..." Zhang Dadan was amazed by the strange ability of the person in front of him, which could heal him in an instant, and carefully expressed his gratitude.
"Just call me Su Feng."
"Ah, it's Young Master Su!"
Upon hearing Su Feng's name, Zhang Dadan immediately realized who he was.
Isn't this the renowned young master of the Su family!
“Young Master Su, I used to give you a ride in my rickshaw!” Zhang Dadan said excitedly.
Su Feng smiled dismissively, "Is that so? Maybe I don't remember."
"Hehe, that's true. How could Young Master Su possibly remember someone like me?" Zhang Dadan scratched his head and smiled shyly.
But soon, his expression fell again. He sighed a few times, got up to leave, and said, "Young Master Su, I think I can't stay here any longer. Thank you for saving my life..."
"But... I've done something very serious. Staying here any longer will only implicate you, Young Master Su. I have to go now!"
He can't stay in Renjia Town any longer, at least not for now.
"Are you really planning to leave like this? To become a coward?" Su Feng remained seated at the table, speaking calmly.
Zhang Dadan was stunned for a moment, biting his lower lip, his face turning ashen. "To tell you the truth, today Young Master Su reminded me to go home and check on things, and I discovered that my wife was having an affair with another man. I don't know why, but I was so angry that I had murderous intent. By the time I realized it, I had already made a huge mistake. Now the security team is probably searching for me everywhere. If I don't leave, I'll be shot."
As the saying goes, a life for a life, he cannot escape punishment for committing such a crime.
"Heh, so you know your wife is dead?"
To Zhang Dadan's surprise, Su Feng's words left him even more confused. He blinked repeatedly and asked, "Young Master Su, what do you mean by this?"
"I mean, do you have any memory of killing your wife, or rather, when you suddenly realized what was happening, did you check if your wife was dead?"
Su Feng's words were like a wake-up call, making Zhang Dadan suddenly understand, as if something he couldn't figure out before had suddenly become clear. "Could it be! I didn't kill my wife! She's still alive!"
Su Feng was genuinely amused by Zhang Dadan's naivety and honesty.
Fine, I'll help them to the end.
Since I've already gotten involved in something I didn't want to get involved in, I have no intention of taking it back.
"To tell you the truth, your wife is safe and sound. This was all a scheme by your employer, Mr. Tan. Right now, your wife has probably already been taken away and is having a good time with Mr. Tan, watching you run away in a sorry state."
Su Feng's truthful account was like sharp thorns piercing Zhang Dadan's heart, leaving him deeply shaken.
But when Zhang Dadan recalled his wife's past actions and his relationship with Master Tan, that beautiful memory was instantly crushed by anger.
"How could this be! What an adulterous couple!" Zhang Dadan stamped his foot angrily. "I'm going back right now to expose their scheme!"
Even if it makes a big fuss and lets the whole world know that he was cheated on, he must never let that adulterous couple get away with it.
Upon hearing this, Su Feng immediately said, "Going back would be exactly what they want... Now the security team is already convinced that you killed your wife, and since the body is missing, do you think they'll just let it go?"
"Given the immense power and influence of Master Tan's family, your meager strength is nothing more than an ant trying to shake a tree, or an egg striking a rock."
"Then... what should I do?" Zhang Dadan asked, scratching his head helplessly with a mournful face.
Su Feng continued, "As far as I know, Master Tan has already invited a Taoist priest named Qian Zhenren from Maoshan to deal with you. This person is highly skilled in Taoist arts and his methods are extremely insidious. If you return to Renjia Town, you will probably die before you even reach the gate of the police station."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Dadan turned pale with fright and couldn't stop swallowing.
"...However, a dead end often hides a way out. I know someone who can help you. That person is Master Xu, Master Qian's junior brother. He is an upright and honest man. Go and tell him about your ordeal, and he will definitely do his best to help you."
Su Feng's words left Zhang Dadan both surprised and delighted. Now that he finally knew where his chance of survival lay, he nodded his thanks with great joy.
Upon learning Xu Zhenren's location, Zhang Dadan gratefully bowed and was about to leave when Su Feng threw him a talisman.
"Young Master Su, this is..."
"This amulet was drawn with your life essence and blood. It has the effect of exorcising demons and warding off evil spirits. There may be ambushes on your way to find Master Xu. Carry this amulet with you to protect you."
Looking at the strange talisman in his hand, Zhang Dadan's eyes filled with tears, and he bowed and nodded to Su Feng once again.
Although he didn't understand why the eldest young master of the Su family would help a down-on-his-luck coachman like himself, he would remember this kindness and would definitely visit him to express his gratitude once he survived this ordeal.
After giving a few final instructions, Zhang Dadan hurriedly left the thatched hut with the talisman and headed in the other direction.
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