met free Chapter 11 Would you be my dog?
Chapter 11 Would you be my dog?
He had no doubt that if he dared to say "no" or show even the slightest hesitation, he would suffer the same fate as Li Wei the next second.
To be a dog, or to be a dead man?
This is not a multiple-choice question at all.
Besides... isn't it shameful to be a dog for such a powerful and powerful force?
Do not!
There's nothing shameful about it!
Wang Hu and Li Wei don't even have the qualifications to be there!
This is an opportunity! An opportunity to rise to the top in one step!
As long as we cling to this powerful force, let alone a small town like Qixia, we might even have a place in the county seat or the entire world in the future!
Qian Si was a smart man, and even more so, a shrewd and ruthless man who knew how to seize opportunities.
His meager sense of dignity was unhesitatingly abandoned in the face of enormous profits and the threat of death.
His face instantly transformed from struggle to fervor and reverence.
"Thump!"
Despite the excruciating pain from his wounds, Qian Siqiang mustered all his strength, knelt down on one knee, and lowered his proud head.
"Qian Si...is willing to serve his master like a dog or a horse!"
His voice was hoarse, but full of determination.
"From this day forward, the master's will is Qian Si's life! If the master commands Qian Si to go east, Qian Si will never go west! If the master commands Qian Si to kill, Qian Si will never ask why!"
Yang Qian looked at Qian Si kneeling in front of him, his face still expressionless.
He knew that such people's loyalty was not based on feelings but on absolute power and shared interests.
As long as I am stronger than him and can bring him enough benefits, he will be the most loyal dog.
Once he loses power, he will be the first wolf to turn on him.
However, Yang Qian didn't care.
With the system at his disposal, he will only grow stronger, and Qian Si will never have the chance to surpass him.
"very good."
Yang Qian nodded slightly.
"Remember what you said today."
He paused, then began to issue his first command:
"Now tell me everything you know about the Prefectural Governor's Office and Li Wei's father. Then tell me your plan, how you're going to deal with this mess."
Yang Qian needs to assess the dog's condition.
Qian Si perked up upon hearing this.
He knew this was the first test his master was giving him.
He dared not be negligent in the slightest, and immediately composed himself before respectfully speaking:
"Reporting to Master, I don't know much about Li Wei's background. I only know that his father, Li Changqing, is the chief clerk of the Nanyang County Prefectural Governor's Office and has a lot of influence with the Prefect. Li Wei's appointment as the captain of Qixia Town is entirely due to his father's efforts."
"Nanyang Prefecture..."
Yang Qian murmured the name.
"Li Wei was greedy and lecherous, but he had one redeeming quality: he would consistently send his father a large sum of money as tribute every month, which is why his father valued him highly. Now that he's dead here, Li Changqing will definitely not let this go and will surely send people to investigate thoroughly!"
Qian Si's tone became serious.
"A thorough investigation?"
A cold smile curled at the corner of Yang Qian's lips:
"Then let them come."
Seeing Yang Qian's nonchalant attitude, Qian Si felt even more awe.
How confident is this new master to say such things after killing an official of the imperial court?
He dared not speculate any further and continued:
"Master, the most urgent task is to create a flawless illusion to completely absolve you of this matter!"
Tell me your plan.
Yang Qian's words were concise and to the point.
"yes!"
A glint flashed in Qian Si's eyes, and his entire demeanor became cold and capable.
"Tonight's events must be defined as an internal conflict within our Black Tiger Gang!"
"I will publicly declare that I, Qian Si, dissatisfied with Wang Hu's rule, launched a rebellion while he was away, and assassinated his deputy, Zhao Er! As for Wang Hu and his confidants, they were killed in an ambush I had laid beforehand on their way back!"
"As for Lieutenant Li Wei and his men..."
Qian Si glanced at the corpses of the city guards scattered on the ground and lowered his voice even further.
"They came to quell the rebellion after receiving an alarm! But I, Qian Si, was blinded by rage and refused to surrender. I led my gang in a desperate resistance, and in the ensuing chaos, unfortunately... I killed Lieutenant Li and all the city guards!"
"In this way, I, Qian Si, will bear all the blame! I will become the most wanted bandit in Nanyang County, the one who has committed heinous acts of attacking and killing government soldiers!"
"And you, Master, never appeared from beginning to end. You were just an innocent boy who fought back against the Black Tiger Gang and injured a few thugs because your sister-in-law was being harassed. That's all."
After hearing Qian Si's plan, a hint of approval flashed in Yang Qian's eyes.
This dog does have some brains.
Although this plan was crude, it was enough to keep us going for a while in ancient times when information was scarce.
By taking all the blame upon himself and portraying himself as a desperate criminal, even if the prefectural government sent people to investigate, all the clues would only point to Qian Si, and no one would suspect a "weak and powerless" boy.
"very good."
Yang Qian spoke up:
"But now that you're a wanted criminal, how can you work for me?"
Qian Si respectfully kowtowed and said in a deep voice:
"Master, this is the second step of the plan! On the surface, I'm a wanted criminal, but I'll remain in Qixia Town! True masters hide in plain sight; the most dangerous place is the safest place!"
"I will consolidate the remaining forces of the Black Tiger Gang and, with swift and decisive action, completely seize control of the underground order in Qixia Town! I will become the underground emperor here! The prefectural governor's warrant will be nothing but a piece of paper in Qixia Town!"
"I will plunder your wealth, gather intelligence, and train your men! I will transform Qixia Town into your first stronghold! An independent kingdom that is impenetrable and unassailable!"
"As for the prefectural governor's office..."
A ruthless glint appeared on Qian Si's face:
"They can't possibly send troops to attack a town just because a captain died, can they? As long as I put on a convincing 'fleeing from justice' act and use the money I've plundered from the Black Tiger Gang to bribe officials at all levels, this matter might just be able to be suppressed!"
Yang Qian was completely satisfied after hearing this.
Qian Si not only considered how to exonerate himself, but also thought about the subsequent development, how to build up his power, and how to deal with the prefect's government.
This man has the bearing of a ruthless and powerful figure.
It's qualified to be my first dog.
"We'll do as you say."
Yang Qian said calmly:
"I'm leaving this place to you. I want to see a clean and tidy Qixia Town before dawn."
"Yes, Master!" Qian Si kowtowed deeply, his expression extremely excited.
He knew he had made the right bet!
Yang Qian stopped looking at him and turned to leave.
He was going to pick up his sister-in-law; she must have been terrified to have been left alone in that dilapidated storage room for so long.
However, the moment he took a step, a series of cold system notifications sounded in his mind.
[Ding! Detected that the host has killed a fifth-level Acquired Realm martial artist. Reward: 50 Potential Points!]
[Ding! Detected that the host has killed two Acquired Level 2 martial artists. Reward: 20 Potential Points!]
[Ding! Detected that the host has killed six martial artists at the first level of the Acquired Realm. Reward: 30 Potential Points!]
[Ding! Detected that the host has killed 37 ordinary soldiers. Reward: 37 Potential Points!]
[Ding! Congratulations, host, for completing the achievement "100-Man Kill"! Bonus reward: 100 Potential Points!]
[Potential points are being calculated...]
[Congratulations, host! You have gained a total of 237 potential points!]
Yang Qian suddenly stopped in his tracks.
For the first time, an undisguised look of ecstasy appeared on his face!
Two hundred and thirty-seven potential points!
It's out!
This time it really worked!