Chapter 41

While the Red Flower Society was discussing who would issue orders, on this side, Li Wuching was also consulting with Liu Hongjun, Zhao Dingkun, Fan Qi, and others about joining the Red Flower Society in their actions.

With Li Wuching's martial prowess, he could have issued orders forcefully, but he did not do so. He wanted to cultivate these people so they could each go out and conquer the world, accelerating the development of the Main God Space.

"Everyone, I have decided to join the Red Flower Society in their actions. What do you think?"

Li Wuching asked.

"No objections."

"No problem."

"I have no issues either."

The group of trainees all agreed.

Guo Siyu asked in confusion, "Why?"

Xiu Yongqing eagerly answered, "I know. Big Brother Leng must want us to better complete the mission. Following the Red Flower Society to rescue Wen Tailai not only has the possibility of completing the optional mission, but we might also encounter Qing soldiers, completing the first mission."

Li Wuching nodded, giving Xiu Yongqing an approving look. "That's correct. Xiu Yongqing's answer is right. Additionally, don't neglect the mission. If the mission is not completed, Main God Points will be deducted. Once a trainee's Main God Points fall below ten thousand, they will be eliminated by the Main God."

The latter half of Li Wuching's words were said with a murderous and sinister tone, causing the trainees to change their expressions and feel fear.

Even Xiu Yongqing, who yearned for a life of swift retribution and a bit of excitement, couldn't help but feel anxious and asked, "Big Brother Leng, if Main God Points fall below ten thousand, will one really be eliminated?"

This was also what the others wanted to ask, as it concerned their own interests, which they couldn't ignore.

Li Wuching affirmed, "It's true. So, you all need to work hard."

If a trainee's Main God Points fall below ten thousand, they will indeed be eliminated, but only within the Main God Space. In reality, they won't die, but their memory of entering the Main God Space will be sealed.

After the discussion, Li Wuching went to find Chen Jialuo and proposed joining the rescue of Wen Tailai. Chen Jialuo did not refuse; instead, he was pleasantly surprised.

Rescuing Wen Tailai from the claws of the imperial court, even a powerful organization like the Red Flower Society couldn't guarantee success. The stronger the force, the more secure the mission.

The Red Flower Society's heroes had already seen Li Wuching's skills. With his involvement, the chances of success would greatly increase, making Chen Jialuo very pleased.

Originally, Chen Jialuo had already made arrangements: the first group, led by Yu Yutong, the Flute Scholar, would contact the West Sichuan Twin Heroes, Chang Hezhi and Chang Bozhi, to investigate Wen Tailai's whereabouts. The second group, led by Zhao Banshan, the Thousand-Armed Buddha, would include Zhang Jin and Shi Shuangying. The third group, led by Wuchen, the Soul-Seizing Swordman, would include Yang Chengxie and Jiang Sigen. The fourth group, led by Chen Jialuo, the Grand Master of the Red Flower Society, would include Wei Chunhua and Xin Yan. The fifth group, led by Lu Feiqing, the Soft Needle, would include Meng Jianxiong and An Jiangang. The sixth group, led by Zhou Zhongying, would include Zhou Qi, Xu Tianhong, and Luo Bing.

Now, with Li Wuching's group joining, they had to rearrange. Li Wuching said, "Grand Master Chen, no need to trouble yourself. We can be considered acquaintances, so we will act together."

Chen Jialuo thought for a moment and said, "Alright."

Chen Jialuo was very impressed by Li Wuching's skills and wanted to act together to get closer to him.

The reason Li Wuching wanted to act with Chen Jialuo was that he remembered Chen Jialuo did catch up with Zhang Zhaong, even engaging in a fight with him. Unfortunately, his indecisiveness led to Wen Tailai falling back into enemy hands.

After the plan was set, Yu Yutong set out first. The next morning, Zhao Banshan led Zhang Jin and Shi Shuangying on their way.

Soon, Wuchen, Chen Jialuo, and Lu Feiqing's groups set out one after another, followed by Zhou Zhongying and Song Shanpeng's large group.

Li Wuching and the eleven trainees naturally acted together with Chen Jialuo's group.

For a long journey, horses were needed. The Iron Gall Inn had no shortage of these, and they even provided weapons to Liu Hongjun, Fang Junjie, and others. Li Wuching also changed to a long sword.

However, nearly half of the trainees couldn't ride horses, and even those who could had poor riding skills. Li Wuching was no exception.

Fortunately, Chen Jialuo was not impatient and had Wei Chunhua and Xin Yan teach everyone. After a while, most people learned to ride, though not perfectly.

Even individuals like Guo Siyu and Liu Juan could barely stay on their horses, allowing them to keep up with the group without falling too far behind.

After a day's travel, Chen Jialuo and Li Wuching's group found an old temple by the road and met Wuchen and Zhao Banshan inside.

Soon, the Chang brothers and others arrived, and Luo Bing came on a fast horse, eager to rescue Wen Tailai.

The Red Flower Society, being the leading force against the Qing in the Qianlong era, had some means and quickly found the imperial army's movements. However, Li Wuching knew this was just a ruse by Zhang Zhaong.

Although he knew the truth, Li Wuching did not warn them, only listening to Chen Jialuo and the others discuss: "This way east, there are few people, which is good for our actions. However, we don't know the nature of this group of soldiers and the Hui people. They might interfere when we rescue our fourth brother, so we must be cautious."

Wuchen said, "Old Master Lu Feiqing said his junior brother Zhang Zhaong is highly skilled. We have long heard of the Fire-Handed Judge's reputation. Since he is leading the capture of our fourth brother, it's best to let this old Taoist challenge him."

Chen Jialuo said, "Your 72 Sword Techniques of Soul-Seizing are unparalleled. Today, we cannot let this culprit off."

Zhao Banshan said, "Although Elder Brother Lu has severed ties with his junior brother, he values righteousness. If he were here, it would be awkward for us to kill his junior brother in front of him."

Chang Hezhi said, "Then let's set out early. We should catch up with our fourth brother by tomorrow morning."

Chen Jialuo said, "Agreed."

Everyone was ready for battle, and Chen Jialuo issued orders: Jiang Sigen and Yu Yutong were to intercept the officer and the twenty soldiers without causing too many casualties.

Wei Chunhua and Shi Shuangying were to guard the pass early the next morning to prevent the imperial agents from escaping.

Wuchen and the Black and White Impermanents were to deal with the officials, Zhao Banshan and Iron Tower Yang Chengxie were to handle the escort, and Luo Bing and Xin Yan were to secure Wen Tailai's carriage, with Zhang Jin staying behind.

The plan was well laid out, but whether it would work was uncertain. Chen Jialuo did not assign tasks to Li Wuching's group, and Li Wuching did not volunteer for any.

The Red Flower Society's heroes had no complaints. On the journey, everyone had seen that, except for Li Wuching, the other trainees had no martial skills at all.