Heroes of Mount Liang ( Part. 1 )

Kong Wu immediately knelt inside the carriage, poured a bowl of wine, drank half of it, and sprinkled the other half in the carriage, saying, "Kong Wu is willing to become blood brothers with Mu Linfeng. We will stand together in times of trouble and share happiness in times of prosperity. If we break this oath, let heaven and earth punish us."

Mulinfeng was not very familiar with such etiquette, but seeing Kong Wu's sincere expression, he immediately knelt down and followed Kong Wu's example, drank the wine and made a vow, and asked Kong Wu, "I don't know how old Kong this year is?"

Kong Wu smiled and said, "I'm twenty-six years old."

Mulinfeng laughed and said, "I'm only twenty-four years old. So, Kong is my elder brother." He bowed to Kong Wu and said, "Please accept my salute."

Kong Wu quickly helped Mulinfeng up and said, "I am only a few years older than you, and my ability and knowledge are not as good as Brother Mulinfeng. I feel ashamed to receive your salute."

Mulinfeng smiled and said, "We are talking about emotions, and true emotions come from the heart. It is my pleasure." The two smiled at each other, and Zheng Xiyu, who was next to them, saw their eyes flicker.

Kong Wu suddenly inserted an irrelevant sentence and said, "So your sister is now my sister?"

Mulinfeng was surprised, but Zheng Xiyu on the side had already said, "Of course. Little sister couldn't ask for a better brother like you. If he wants to bully me in the future, big brother must come forward to help me. Big brother, I offer you a toast."

Mulinfeng was full of doubts and didn't know what Zheng Xiyu meant, but Zheng Xiyu smiled mysteriously at him.

Kong Wu raised his cup and said to Zheng Xiyu, "I have such a beautiful and graceful sister. I don't know what good fortune brought her to me in this life."

Mu Linfeng could only force a bitter smile, and after toasting with Kong Wu, they drank heavily and talked about everything until this moment.

It was only then that Mu Linfeng learned that Kong Wu's hometown had suffered from famine, and he had fled to Nanjing as a child. Lord Feng saved him, and he had been following Lord Feng ever since. Mu Linfeng didn't want to bring up any unpleasant memories for him, so he kept drinking.

When Kong Wu asked about Mu Linfeng's background, Mu Linfeng made up a story and said, "I am just an ordinary merchant from Nanyang who came to the Central Plains to do business. Later, I went to the frontier, but I offended the local dignitaries and ended up in this situation."

Kong Wu was straightforward and believed Mu Linfeng without hesitation. His eyes were full of sympathy, which made Mu Linfeng feel guilty when he looked at him.

Zheng Xiyu, on the other hand, saw through Mu Linfeng's lie, but she didn't expose him. At this moment, she was pretending to be Mu Linfeng's sister.

As the three of them were drinking and chatting, they suddenly heard someone outside the carriage shouting, "Oh no, bandits! Hold on tight!" followed by three urgent and sharp cries, which must have been a signal of encountering enemies.

Kong Wu's face changed immediately, and he said to Mu Linfeng, "You two stay in the carriage. I'll go out and take a look." He pushed the door and went out.

Mu Linfeng said to Zheng Xiyu, "Your body has just recovered. Stay here." Without waiting for Zheng Xiyu to say anything, he jumped out of the carriage. Zheng Xiyu's face brightened, but she didn't know what she was thinking.

All the strong men in the horse team had surrounded the carriage and were protecting the goods, holding weapons and looking towards the west mountain. Mu Linfeng walked to Kong Wu's side and asked, "What's going on?"

Kong Wu smiled confidently and said, "This is a common occurrence, my friend Mu, don't worry."

Mu Linfeng looked towards the west mountain and saw the crowd surging. Although it was already night, the moonlight was bright enough to see clearly. Mu Linfeng asked Kong Wu, "Are these bandits?"

Kong Wu nodded slightly, drew his steel sword and held it in front of his chest. Mu Linfeng also quickly gripped his pistol.

Kong Wu was surprised and asked, "Mu, what is that in your hand?"

Mu Linfeng smiled slightly and said, "Hidden weapon."

Kong Wu nodded and said to Mu Linfeng, "We won't attack first, and you shouldn't either. My family has connections along this road, and there may be some misunderstanding."

Mu Linfeng agreed and at that moment, there was someone standing beside him. He turned his head and saw that it was Zheng Xiyu, holding a soft sword. Mu Linfeng quickly said, "You've just recovered from your injury, go rest in the carriage."

Zheng Xiyu, feeling Mu Linfeng's concern for her, felt a warm feeling in her heart. But then she heard a shout from the mountain and saw the people on the mountain rushing down towards them.

Zheng Xiyu had sharp eyes and quickly pulled Mu Linfeng aside, whispering, "Look, they have firearms, be careful."

All the strong men in the cavalry had surrounded the cart to protect the goods, holding weapons and looking towards the western mountain. Mu Linfeng walked to Kong Wu's side and asked, "What's going on?"

Kong Wu smiled confidently and replied, "This is a common occurrence, no need to worry, my friend."

Mu Linfeng looked towards the western mountain and saw crowds of people moving about. Although it was already nighttime, the moonlight was bright enough to see clearly. Mu Linfeng asked Kong Wu, "Are those bandits?"

Kong Wu nodded and drew his steel knife, holding it in front of his chest. Mu Linfeng also quickly grabbed his pistol.

Kong Wu looked at Mu Linfeng strangely and asked, "What is that in your hand?"

Mu Linfeng smiled and replied, "A hidden weapon."

Only then did Kong Wu nod and warn Mu Linfeng, "We won't attack, and you mustn't either. My master has connections along this route, and there must be some misunderstanding among them."

Mu Linfeng nodded in agreement, but at that moment, someone else appeared beside him. It was Zheng Xiyu, who was holding a soft sword. Mu Linfeng immediately said to her, "You're still recovering from your injuries, so go rest in the cart."

Zheng Xiyu was touched by Mu Linfeng's concern for her, but then she heard a shout from the mountain and saw the bandits rushing down towards them. There were over a hundred of them, all carrying steel knives, and some even had firearms. They surrounded the caravan of more than twenty people, with the knife-wielding bandits standing in the front and those with guns aiming at them.

Kong Wu was secretly afraid and trying to think of a solution, but he remained calm and said, "I am Kong Wu from the Feng family's merchant house. I would like to speak with your leader."

At that moment, a bandit riding a horse rushed down from the mountain and approached them. Mu Linfeng recognized him as a familiar face, a thin man with bushy eyebrows and narrow eyes, around forty years old. He looked at Kong Wu and said arrogantly, "Leave behind the goods, and I'll let you all leave unharmed."

Kong Wu was angry, but still polite, "May I ask who you are?" The man laughed loudly, "You can call me Wu Xing, second in command of the Water Margin at Liangshan."

Mu Linfeng's heart skipped a beat when he heard that Wu Xing was from Water Margin at Liangshan. He blurted out, "Water Margin? The heroes of Liangshan?" He then realized that Wu Xing's name sounded familiar and looked at him more closely.

Wu Xing also noticed Mu Linfeng and looked over, and their eyes met. Both of them were startled.

Wu Xing suddenly called out, "Brother Feng? Brother Feng, is that you?"

Mu Linfeng looked at Wu Xing in surprise. He had felt his name was familiar beforehand, and now seeing his appearance, he couldn't help but feel a sense of familiarity. His mind was in a state of confusion, and he didn't know what to do.

Kong Wu was surprised to hear Wu Xing call Mu Linfeng "Boss," and he looked at Mu Linfeng in amazement. It seemed that he already thought Mu Linfeng was the big boss of the Water Margin, and anger rose in his heart. Mu Linfeng knew that he was an upright person and disliked being associated with bandits.

Suddenly, Mu Linfeng felt uncomfortable behind him and turned his head to see Zheng Xiyu looking at him disdainfully, as if saying, "The bandit leader."

Mu Linfeng walked over and whispered to Zheng Xiyu, "You should know what kind of person I am. Do I look like a bandit to you?"

Zheng Xiyu glanced at Mu Linfeng and turned away in disdain.

Mu Linfeng felt helpless and thought, "I can't explain it clearly for a while." Then he walked over to Kong Wu and whispered, "Brother Kong, wait for us to come back before we talk about anything. We are brothers for life, and I will never deceive you."

Kong Wu snorted coldly, but his face was ashamed.

Mu Linfeng was anxious to know who Wu Xing really was. If someone recognized him in modern times, it wouldn't be surprising, but this was the Ming Dynasty. If someone recognized him, it was not normal. Mu Linfeng walked over to Wu Xing and whispered, "Who are you exactly?"