It Starts With A Mountain

Chapter 2: Kidnap a Wife

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As the sun moved further toward the west, the local scenery started becoming dyed with a scarlet hue.

A procession came from the south, slowly moving northward following the mountain trail. There were about 10-20 people there, with an exquisite carriage being protected in the center of the formation. There were armed soldiers keeping guard at the front and back of the carriage, and at the front of the formation walked two large horses side by side.

Sir Lin, were escorting the fiance of the city lords son this time. Black Bull Mountain is known for its many bandits, so we need to be extra careful here. Huang Sanyuan spoke as he rode on.

Mountain bandits Lin Shaoyu couldnt help but laugh, Its one thing if they dont come, but if they do dare to show up, Ill be showing them the might of my iron spear. After peacefully the whole way so far, this spear of mine is already starting to feel lonely.

Weve really been counting on Sir Lins protection this whole way. That said, this trip is for escorting the young miss of the Su family to Blackstone city for her marriage with the young lord. Its very important, so its better to be safe than sorry. Huan Sanyuan spoke.

Mr. Huang is being too cautious here. Were acting on behalf of the city lord here. Who would dare to rob us? Someone tired of living? Haha. A soldier on foot laughed.

Xu Shenji and Cheng Dalei were currently hiding in the bushes. Xu Shenji spoke up, Young master, er, no, boss. Its already getting dark, so its unlikely that anyone will pass by. Lets go back already.

Wait. Cheng Dalei was chewing on a sprig of grass. The system required him to finish the task of his first robbery before sunset, so he has to do just that. The system didnt actually spell it out, but who knows what the punishment for failure might be.

Clop, clop, clop

The sound of horses came from afar, and Cheng Daleis eyes flashed, Theyre here.

They are indeed here, but the numbers Xu Shenji showed a bitter expression. He counted them up one by one, and the other side, including the carriage driver, totaled 13 people. Plus, all of them were soldiers in leather armor, Boss, lets retreat. Dont be rash. Please dont be rash here.

I understand your thoughts very well. Cheng Dalei got up on the horse, But Im willing to die at your side.

But Im not though. Xu Shenji muttered quietly. He looked at the procession coming closer and closer with his heart pounding in his chest. Finally, he suddenly grit his teeth, pulled out the short blade he had on him, and stabbed at the horses butt.

The horse dashed off in pain and charged toward the carriage like a tempest.

Oy! The one robbing you is the Toad King of the Toad Peaks Toad bandits! Run if you dont want to die!

Xu Shenji might be old, but his voice was clear and loud. His shout echoed across the area, startling birds into flight. Plus, not only was his voice loud, his legs were fast as well. The moment he was done with his shouting, he turned about and fled.

Sorry young master. I still have a daughter I need to take care of. Ill burn some papers for you later. (T/N: Traditional way of honoring the dead includes burning incense and paper coins)

Cheng Dalei hurriedly tried to control the rampaging horse while giving Xu Shenji the middle finger in his mind. Its one thing to sell me out like that, but whats with the [Toad King]? That titles seriously no good.

By the time he finally regained control over the horse, he was already right before the escort group. All the soldiers drew their blades, pointing it at him with a confused expression.

J-just you by yourself? Huang Sanyuan spoke disbelieving.

Looking at all the naked blades before him, Cheng Dalei felt like it wouldnt be all that bad to be killed by the system instead.

This is a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding. Im actually not the Toad King here. Cheng Dalei took a deep breath before suddenly shouting, Im the Handsome Scholar Xu Shenji. If you dont want to die, then pay the tolls!

Huang Sanyuan had finally finished digesting the unbelievable information before him. Theres only a single bandit here, and hes trying to rob their entire company.

Do you know who we are young man? Livings hard you know, so dont go courting death now. Huan Sanyuan spoke solemnly.

The soldiers around them just laughed though, their swords clattering against their sheaths.

At this moment, a head popped out of the carriage. The person had a beautiful round face with delicate skin, and big eyes. Said person didnt laugh or get scared at the sight of Cheng Dalei either. She just stared at him with those big eyes of hers.

Cheng Daleis heart trembled. He never imagined that such a beautiful woman could exist in the world.

Beep. Hidden quest triggered [Kidnap a Wife]

Beep. Quest difficulty exceeds your current abilities. You may decline the quest.

Cheng Dalei shook for a moment. He knew that hidden quests are normally really hard to trigger, and they tend to be very difficult too. However, if completed, their rewards tended to be great as well.

Fuck it, if he succeeds, hell get a wedding night, and if he failed, hell lose his head. If he didnt have at least that much guts, then hows he even supposed to live as a bandit? Hes taking this quest.

Everyone, stop laughing, stop laughing now. Lin Shaoyu managed to stop his own laughter with great difficulty, Its a rare criminal after so long here, so dont go scaring him away now. Im calling dibs here. This criminals mine. No one else is to interfere.

Weve been hearing of Sir Lins skills all this way. Now we finally have a chance to witness it for ourselves.

Be careful Sir Lin. Dont just kill him right away now. If you do, we wouldnt have anything to watch after all.

Lin Shaoyu rode his horse forward with a spear in his hands, Bandit, Ill let you live if you can survive three moves from me.

Cheng Dalei focused on Lin Shaoyu. Lin Shwoyus information thus popped up in his mind.

Name: Lin Shaoyu (Normal wandering hero who just left his hometown)

Skill: Wavebreaker spear

Hidden setting: A man with the dream of becoming a great heroUpdat𝒆d fr𝒐m nov𝒆lb(i)n.c(o)m

Based on Cheng Daleis many years of gaming experience, the ranks generally go from normal, skilled, elite, world class, and legendary Lin Shaoyu is the lowest [Normal] class. In that case, what is this level 1 hero acting so arrogant for? And here he thought that he might have been someone super amazing.

My axe creates no nameless ghost. Who are you? Report your name! Cheng Dalei observed the surrounding situation. He made a plan as he stealthily moved his horse to shorten the distance between him and Lin Shaoyu.

Lin Shaoyu of Guangling. Lin Shaoyu got serious. Showing basic respect to ones opponents is one of the basic requirements of a great hero, although then he realized that one generally didnt have to show manners to the uninvited, so he asked, Just who are you anyways? The Toad King or the Handsome Scholar?

Me huh Cheng Dalei looked at Lin Shaoyu acting all serious and scratched at his head, How about Ip Man of Wing Chun? (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ip_Man)

Eh!

Lin Shaoyus eyes widened. Hes never heard of a place called Wing Chun among the Empires 13 provinces and 108 cities. Plus, that name Is kind of strange.

By now, the two horses have met. Lin Shaoyu was already within Cheng Daleis axes attack radius. He swung mightily and the axe slammed forward toward Lin Shaoyus head.

Headsplitter!

His attack followed a precise motion as if Cheng Dalei practiced this move before countless times. At this moment, Lin Shaoyu was still off in his own world though, wondering if he should be saying something like [your reputation precedes you] despite the fact that hes never heard of that name just so no one laugh at him later for not following the common courtesies. Thus, he didnt notice until the axe was already before him, forcing Lin Shaoyu to hurriedly block with his spear. That said, an axe is far heavier than a spear, plus Cheng Dalei had taken advantage of Lin Shaoyus inattention, and so he knocked Lin Shaoyu off his horse with a single blow.

Cheng Dalei hurried his horse forward and leaped onto the carriage. He kicked the driver off with a single kick and stabbed at the horses butt with his axe. The horse cried out in pain and charged forward with the carriage in tow like a tank while Cheng Dalei swept his axe to the sides, thus forcibly breaking out of the encirclement.

Chase after them. Chase after them! If the young mistress is lost, all of you will die. Huang Sanyuan shouted from his horse.

The soldiers around him were stunned. Even now, they still havent quite managed to react yet. How did that criminal suddenly just abduct the young mistress?

Lin Shaoyu crawled up form the ground, got up on his horse, and tightened his grasp on his spear. He swore that he would erase the shame of having succumbed to a sneak attack.

Beep. First robbery quest completed. Reward prize draw x1.

Beep. Kidnapping a wife, first section complete. Reward