Chapter Thirty-Eight: Lü Daqi

Lu Daqi was very wealthy.

His house had cost eight hundred thousand to build, while the average farmhouse in the area could be completed for just two hundred thousand. This home was touted as a Western-style villa, but as for which particular style, Lu Daqi himself had no idea. All he cared about during construction was expense—more expensive, more luxurious, more extravagant.

He wasn’t afraid of being swindled by others, because he hired only people from the town. No one in the town dared to overcharge him, Lu Daqi, known as Lu Batian.

At this moment, Lu Daqi was sitting at the edge of a long table.

Now fifty years old, he remained incredibly strong thanks to years of exercise, his body rippling with muscles. His skin was dark, his gaze sharp, with an arrogant air that said, “Heaven is first, I am second.” Scars marked his face and neck, wounds from past fights—but those who had hurt him suffered far worse.

Around his neck hung an extremely thick gold chain.

Lu Daqi had a peculiar habit.

Every night, he ate a pound of dog meat and drank half a pound of strong liquor.

He relished the slight intoxication. Dog meat, he believed, was a treasure—it gave him strength for his nightly pursuits.

His wife had long since been sent back to her family; what use was a woman who couldn’t bear him a son?

His companion now was You Jia, a beautiful woman of twenty-seven or twenty-eight. She had originally married into the Wang family in Changqi Village, her husband named Wang Long. Lu Daqi was captivated by You Jia’s beauty; after some interaction, he seduced her. Wang Long, learning of the affair, could not tolerate it and threatened revenge against Lu Daqi.

In the end, Wang Long had his leg broken by Lu Daqi and was nearly beaten to death.

Wang Long tried to report him, but it was useless.

Lu Daqi and You Jia soon began living together openly.

After suffering such humiliation and being crippled, Wang Long could no longer hold his head up in his hometown. Left with no choice, he departed to work in another place and never returned. There were even rumors that the adulterous pair had conspired to kill him. In ancient times, they would have been likened to Ximen Qing and Pan Jinlian.

You Jia was not only beautiful but also ruthless—a perfect match for Lu Daqi. Together, they committed many misdeeds.

Lu Daqi was eating dog meat when You Jia, clad in a sheer pink nightgown, walked over. Her figure was exceptional, her curves full, her waist slender, and her hips broad. She wasn’t tall, but few people were perfect in every respect. Her face was troubled. “Someone from Da Geng Village brought in a lot of fertilizer from the neighboring town.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Daqi sneered, “Heh, even now they dare to defy me. Whoever brought in that fertilizer, tomorrow send some men to their door and beat them. Beat them until they’re seriously injured. The order here must not be disrupted.”

“But I’ve heard that people in Da Geng Village have strong clan ties and band together. They might be hard to deal with,” You Jia said worriedly.

“Strong clan ties? Banding together? Ha! Just bring more men. These days, the young ones are ruthless and bold. Once a fight breaks out and a few are knocked down, their clan spirit and unity will mean nothing.” Lu Daqi gave a cold laugh. “If I don’t assert myself in this, there will be a second, a third incident. We’re building our authority in this town, selling high-priced fertilizer, making two hundred thousand a year. This is big business—how could I let it slip away?”

“Beat them, beat them hard.”

After eating several pounds of dog meat, Lu Daqi felt his desires stir. You Jia, young and beautiful, was dressed in a thin pink nightgown that revealed enticing glimpses beneath. Lu Daqi felt even more aroused and pulled You Jia into his arms. “You’re more beautiful than ever. Come, let’s go inside.”

You Jia, nearly thirty and in her prime, possessed a lascivious nature. She giggled, letting Lu Daqi have his way.

……

Meanwhile, outside the house, Shen Ye was observing the pair through the eyes of justice.

“Lu Daqi, a bully and murderer, killed two people in his early years, raped virtuous women, seduced married women, and seriously injured many. Sin value: thirteen.”

“You Jia, a vicious woman, seduced by Lu Daqi, even joined her lover in beating her own husband. Together, they committed numerous crimes, harming others as well. Sin value: two.”

According to the judgment of the eyes of justice, as long as one hasn’t killed, the sin value isn’t too high. For example, You Jia, despite her malice, only scored two points.

Shen Ye’s rule was: anyone with a sin value above five must die.

Those below five, spared.

Of course, Shen Ye wore a mask.

This mask was not the original Guan Yu mask, but a newly painted Wu Song mask. With some artistic skill, Shen Ye now took pains to paint his own masks, and this one was impressively realistic.

With the mask on, his aura changed sharply.

To rid the world of evil and protect the innocent—this was Wu Song’s way!

……

Lu Daqi was enjoying You Jia’s body, and she was moving with him to heighten the pleasure.

Lu Daqi said to her, “Jia Jia, how about we play a rape scene tonight? I’ll be the assailant, and you the helpless woman.”

You Jia rolled her eyes at him, “You rascal, still want to play that game? But if we’re acting, let’s do it properly. I’ll stand outside, and you drag me inside—it’ll look more like abducting a virtuous woman.”

Lu Daqi’s eyes lit up, “Exactly, you know how to play, my sweet little treasure.”

You Jia opened the door and stood outside, pretending to look out, playing her part to the fullest. Her allure was intense, even beneath the night’s darkness.

Just then, a pale hand appeared from the shadows.

It struck You Jia on the back of the head.

She collapsed, limp.

A masked figure, wearing the Wu Song mask, emerged from the darkness, dragged You Jia’s body, and laid her on the ground.

Then he turned to Lu Daqi.

Lu Daqi, eager to show off his prowess with the beautiful You Jia, was caught off guard by the sudden turn of events. He tensed, “Who are you?”

“Who am I? Someone who brings justice.” Shen Ye smiled calmly. “And the one who will take your life. Are you ready to die?”

(Time for some customary explanations. First, some say the protagonist doesn’t know any martial arts yet. Well, he’s only level three now, so everything is still early.

Second, people say it’s unrealistic the police haven’t caught the protagonist. He was indeed a suspect, but after recovering from a gunshot wound in five days, he went swimming for the police, who saw he had no injuries, and the suspicion was cleared.

Also, thanks to Chu Kingdom’s nobleman, Waiting, Jiang Ziya Watching Leaves Fall, and Liu Lijin for their tips. Thanks to everyone for your recommendation votes!)