Eternal Life: My Lifespan Increases Daily

Chapter 183: Chapter 181: The True Backer of the Changming Association!

”Brother Song?” Song Ping’an looked at Song Changming.

”Leave none alive.” After speaking, Song Changming returned to the carriage.

Soon, the carriage set off again.

There were corpses scattered over the ground, which would soon be devoured by wild fierce beasts.

After traveling for most of the day, as the sun set.

Song Changming saw from afar a highland with a grand city towering as if connected to heaven and earth.

The golden afterglow bathed the city, making it appear as if it were built from gold.

This was the County City of Taiching Prefecture, a large city notable even in the north.

The Qinghe Jade produced here was famous, so much so that even Song Changming, down south, had heard of it.

The carriage slowly approached, and the gate guards were more agreeable than expected.

When Song Changming offered a couple of silver coins, the head guard skipped the routine check and let Song Changming in with a broad smile, almost praising his generosity.

Upon entering the city, Song Changming looked around and found stark differences between the north and south of the Da Han Dynasty, not just in climate but in many other aspects.

For example, the architecture, clothing of the people, and the types of food commonly eaten all varied.

The He Family was a renowned noble family throughout Taiching Prefecture, with a long heritage of literati.

Generations of them held official positions at the court.

Only in recent years have there been no family members in such positions due to the influence of wars and fragmented territories.

The Second Prince once extended an olive branch to the He Family, but their conservative nature led them to decline his recruitment, unwilling to serve under a false king.

This might be one of the reasons the He Family invited trouble.

The carriage leisurely stopped at the He Mansion.

”Ping’an, go announce our arrival,” Song Changming said from inside the carriage.

”Got it,” Song Ping’an was about to step down from the carriage when the young woman, He Lian’Er, handed him a jade pendant.

”Young master, give this to the family, and they will believe you.”

Song Ping’an took the jade pendant into the mansion, and shortly after, several burly family servants arrived, holding parasols to shield the carriage from the view of passersby.

”Young madam, it’s done,” an elderly man who looked like a steward approached the carriage and said quietly.

”Young master, would you please come inside the mansion for discussion?” He Lian’Er said to Song Changming.

”Then I’ll trouble you,” Song Changming did not refuse.

He indeed had matters to inquire about with the He Family.

”Big brother, thank you,” as the young woman held the little girl’s hand, the girl suddenly thanked Song Changming, her voice clear.

”You’re welcome,” Song Changming responded with a warm smile.

Following the young woman into the mansion.

The He Family’s residence was indeed quite large, not ostentatious, but rather elegant, with plenty of greenery, giving a fresh and cool feel.

The scenery and stone sculptures in the courtyard seemed meticulously crafted, with artistic designs.

The steward soon led Song Changming and the others to the main hall.

Patriarch He and the family matriarch were already there.

”Father, mother,” the still-shaken He Lian’Er finally felt at ease at this moment.

”Lian’Er, you’ve finally returned!” The matriarch exhaled as she stepped forward to hold the young woman’s hand.

”Sister-in-law has suffered,” a young, well-dressed man beside her said to the young woman.

He then smiled reassuringly at the returned little girl, saying, ”And Zhu’Er has been through a lot too.”

”Zhu’Er is not tired, mother is tired,” the little girl, with a childlike voice, shook her head understandingly.

Thinking for a moment, she turned to look at Song Changming standing behind and said, ”Big brother is tired too.”

”I am He Yanxian, many thanks for your help in rescuing my sister-in-law and niece today, truly grateful!” He Yanxian said to Song Changming as he bowed.

Clearly, Song Ping’an had already recounted the journey to the He Family members.

Patriarch He also stepped forward to express his gratitude.

Song Changming exchanged polite words with them, then began inquiring about the Changming Association and Liang Zhao Long.

”Do you know Brother Liang?” He Yanxian was surprised and quickly asked.

From the tone, Song Changming gathered that he knew Liang Zhao Long well, and nodded, ”Yes, we’re old friends, I’ve come for him this time.”

”I’ve known Brother Liang for many years, and frankly, Brother Liang and the Changming Association are in a dire situation now,” He Yanxian sighed, shaking his head.

Song Changming heard this and realized it was true.

Liang Zhao Long has traveled extensively through the South and North, having developed himself in the North for many years. Compared to Song Changming, the people he knows are undoubtedly more in number.

Being on good terms with this young master of the He Family isn’t surprising either.

Subsequently, under Song Changming’s inquiry, this young master from the He Family revealed everything he knew.

Although the government captured a group of Changming Association members, Liang Zhao Long as the leader was not caught.

At this moment, Liang Zhao Long had already escaped the city with the remaining elite members of the gang. Even his close friend didn’t know Liang Zhao Long’s whereabouts.

However, whether it was the Sanhe Gang, which had conflicts with the Changming Association, or the government, both parties were still sending people to hunt down Liang Zhao Long’s group, leaving them in a perilous situation.

”Brother Song, if you have a way, I hope you will help Brother Liang. If you need anything, feel free to ask, and I will do my utmost!” He Yanxian clasped his hands in salute.

He was not a martial artist, and most of the He Family were engaged in literature and politics in the past, he himself was only skilled in arts and writing since childhood.

The reason he bonded with Liang Zhao Long was because he was deeply moved by Liang Zhao Long’s ideals.

Simply put, they were kindred spirits, instantly hitting it off at their first meeting.

Song Changming nodded and said, ”Once I find his whereabouts, then this matter can be resolved.”

A wave of emotions surged in He Yanxian’s heart. Song Changming’s simple promise inexplicably carried an unparalleled weight.

He inexplicably felt reassured as well.

”Then I will thank you on behalf of Brother Liang!” He Yanxian clasped his hands in salute again.

Song Changming then asked a few more questions about Changming Association’s information and clues before proceeding to leave with Song Ping’an.

”Brother Song, what shall we do next?” Song Ping’an asked as they exited the He Mansion.

”Search,” Song Changming said slowly.

”But we have no clues to follow...” Song Ping’an scratched his head, unsure where to start as they just arrived.

”Then let’s first find someone who can provide us with clues,” Song Changming said, turning his head to look towards the location of the Public Security Bureau in Taiqing County City.

Meanwhile, in a secluded courtyard in the city.

Liang Zhao Long watched the map of the Public Security Bureau before him, gravely reassessing the feasibility of the plan again and again.

Many thought he had fled far away and disappeared without a trace.

But in reality, he had quietly slipped back into the city, hiding without anyone’s knowledge, including the government’s.

Gathered with him were the most loyal elites of the gang, with no chance of leaking information.

”The plan this time has less than a thirty percent chance of success. If it fails, we might lose our lives. If anyone wishes to leave now, I won’t stop you,”

Liang Zhao Long said solemnly, his clothes heavily bandaged, clearly having been through battles and seriously injured.

”Our brothers are still suffering in prison; how can we just leave!”

”Right, we must rescue them this time!”

”Big brother doesn’t need to say more; we will live and die together this time!”

Dozens in the room bit their teeth and shouted in unison, their resolve firm, with not a single one choosing to leave.

”Good!” Liang Zhao Long no longer tried to persuade them, touched by their shared fervor.

”For those who betrayed us, the Sanhe Gang, those from the government! Every single one of them! After rescuing our comrades, we will ensure they bleed in the future!”

”Make them bleed!” The crowd shouted with fervor.

Just as Liang Zhao Long was about to continue discussing the prison break plan, someone hurriedly approached and knocked on the door.

”Zhao Long, there’s a change in the situation; someone has already stormed the Public Security Bureau before us, unknown what their purpose is!” The person reported.

”What!” Everyone looked astonished.

”Who did this?” Liang Zhao Long frowned and asked.

This unexpected change was unforeseen for him.

”I don’t know; I was keeping watch outside, just saw two young men forcefully enter the Public Security Bureau through the front door, oh yes, they also had two fierce dogs with them, very formidable!” the person said.

”Just two of them? That’s reckless, doing this in broad daylight is practically inviting death!” Someone felt a headache coming.

”By making such a commotion, if we try to act tonight, the Bureau will surely be more rigorously guarded...”

Only Liang Zhao Long’s emotions suddenly heightened, urgently asking: ”Are those fierce dogs one yellow and one white, resembling a lion and a tiger?”

”Uh, yes, yes.” The informant thought for a moment and nodded.

”There can be no mistake!” Liang Zhao Long muttered.

”Does Zhao Long know those two?” someone could not resist asking upon seeing Liang Zhao Long’s reaction.

”Yes! Naturally, I know them. Since he has come, this plan is no longer needed!” Liang Zhao Long said, excitement in his eyes.

People exchanged looks of bewilderment.

”Let’s go; follow me to meet the true backing of the Changming Association!”