Red Crossing Chapter 16

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Two months later, Brother Chai rushed to see her, saying that Commander Meng had sent her an important letter. Xuemei opened the letter, read it, and sighed, thinking to herself, "What's coming has finally arrived." Meng Jinpi wrote that Governor Zhang had received confidential information from the court about the rebels: they were going to escort a shipment of foreign-purchased weapons from Hainan Island, and then transport them to the provincial capital. Commander Meng's idea was for the Silver Fox Heroine to lead a team to find out the specific time and route, and then cooperate with the Governor's men to intercept the weapons. Commander Meng also instructed her to investigate He Laosi in Hulin Town, saying he might be a contact for the rebels in Lehai County. If no leads could be found, she should arrest him and torture him to extract the specific time and route for transporting the weapons. Xuemei knew He Laosi; he was no easy opponent. He ran several brothels in Hulin Town, and also dealt in opium and ran gambling dens—his business was very successful. He Laosi had a bad reputation in the underworld; rumors circulated that he had committed numerous atrocities, including bullying men and women and forcing innocent women into prostitution. She never imagined that someone like He Laosi would associate with the rebels. In her previous understanding, the so-called rebels were just a group of self-righteous young people who called themselves revolutionaries and took it upon themselves to overthrow the imperial system. However, their ideas were mostly learned from foreigners, and ordinary people couldn't understand them, so they didn't receive much support from the common folk. It wasn't until last year, when Lehai County held a public execution of rebels, that Xuemei went to witness it and began to admire those revolutionaries who risked their lives and thought only of saving the country and its people. The couple executed were surnamed Liang, both under twenty-five years old. The man, with unwavering righteousness, loudly denounced the Qing Dynasty for its humiliation and surrender of the nation, shouting slogans such as "The Qing Dynasty should be destroyed, and China should be rebuilt!" Even as his head rolled on the ground after being cut off by the executioner, his eyes remained wide open. His wife's performance was no less impressive. She was clearly a quiet and dignified woman, very beautiful, with a captivating charm. She was five months pregnant, her clothes stripped bare by the executioners, her hands bound behind her back, her large belly protruding. Her chest, back, arms, and thighs were covered in bloody welts, clearly from whippings and clubs. Unlike her husband's furious expression, her face was calm, even bearing a slight smile. Along the way, she greeted the acquaintances and villagers with a gentle smile. She told them she was about to follow her husband and asked them to look after her daughter after her death. Before her execution, she knelt and kowtowed three times to the elders and villagers. A chorus of weeping rose from the crowd. Xue Mei noticed that the executioners standing before her all had their heads bowed, seemingly unable to look her in the eye. Just as her head was severed, a couple in their fifties squeezed in; the woman was holding an infant less than a year old. They knelt beside the bodies of the young couple and wept bitterly. Bystanders said the couple were the female revolutionary's parents, and the child was their granddaughter. Xuemei also wept; she couldn't bear to watch any longer and turned away from the crowd. From that moment on, she held a different view of the so-called rebels. Xuemei decided to personally go to Hulin Town to investigate He Laosi's background. She left Brother Chai and Haozi at Fulaitong, while she disguised herself as a young nobleman and went with Night Owl, Monkey, and eight other brothers. Upon arriving in Hulin Town, they stayed at a large inn. Then they split up to go to He Laosi's gambling den to drink, gamble, and gather information, agreeing to meet back at the inn that evening. Two days passed, and they hadn't obtained any useful information, nor had they seen He Laosi. On the third day, the night owl finally managed to glean some information from a prostitute after spending money: He Laosi had been anxiously awaiting a big deal, seemingly waiting for a "Mr. Yulin" to meet him. However, the prostitute didn't know many details, nor did she know the identity of this "Mr. Yulin." Xuemei's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this. She had originally planned to send someone to inform Meng Jinpi that He Laosi hadn't been found. She didn't want to truly work for the governor, becoming a lackey of the court. But now that this matter was connected to "Mr. Yulin," she couldn't remain uninvolved. Even though this "Mr. Yulin" might just be someone with the same name, and had nothing to do with her beloved Yulin brother, she couldn't let it go. Her intuition told her that she was about to meet the beloved person she had dreamed of countless times again! Her heart began to pound, unable to calm down. After much deliberation, she decided to take Night Owl Monkey and the other brothers back to Yudong County first. She guessed that her brother Yulin was an important figure in the revolutionaries. Participating in revolutionary activities was a capital offense, and she absolutely could not allow her beloved brother Yulin to encounter any danger. Even if it meant risking her own life, she would ensure his safety. However, if she intervened, she would offend Governor Zhang and openly oppose the imperial court. This was her own private matter, and she couldn't let her brothers lose their heads along with her for no reason. She needed time to think about how to protect her brother Yulin from harm without implicating her brothers. The next day, before dawn, she and her brothers set off back, arriving back at Fulaitong by noon. She gave Brother Chai a few instructions, telling him to be careful, and said she had business to attend to and would be back in a few days. Then, she rode alone on a large blue mule back to Hulin Town. Brother Chai and Night Owl, seeing her pale face, didn't dare to ask her any questions. They noticed a drastic change in her personality lately. Her face often radiated a spring-like glow, making her appear even more beautiful and alluring than before. Sometimes she would sit alone, giggling to herself. Could it be that their leader had found someone she loved? Some of the more experienced brothers even speculated privately, saying, "Judging from the way she walks, she's probably already slept with a man and isn't a virgin anymore." Chai Gui was particularly annoyed whenever he heard these comments. He thought, "Perhaps we men are too weak, too dependent on our leader. Not only do we rely on her for decisions, but she also shields us from danger. If she really has a man, she'll leave us sooner or later. What will we brothers do then?" He had secretly followed her, trying to find out if she had a man, and if so, who and what kind of person he was. But his abilities were limited; once outside, he couldn't catch her at all. Several times he almost got discovered. Perhaps she already knew he was following her, but just hadn't said anything. He decided to consult with the old men, including Monkey, to see if they had any ideas. Section 2: The Li ethnic girl, Xue Mei, disguised herself as a young gentleman again. After arriving in Hulin Town, she stayed directly at an inn run by He Lao Si. Exhausted from her journey, she ate something on the street and then went back to her room to sleep. Since her first sexual encounter with Yuan Zhiwen, she had found it increasingly difficult to control her desires. Before, she could satisfy her urges with her hands, but now she couldn't. When aroused, her body felt like a burning fire, as if she needed a real man to release her pent-up desires. She had innately learned how to seduce strange men. If she saw a man she liked, she would make eye contact with him. Of course, more often than not, men would approach her. Sometimes, a simple cough from her was enough to attract the burning gazes of the men around her. Several times, she followed the men she fancied to secluded corners, but at the last moment, she always felt a strong sense of shame and backed down. She wasn't a prostitute who would seduce any man she saw, and in fact, she looked down on most men. Aside from that one time with Young Master Yuan, she hadn't actually slept with any other men; at most, she'd kiss a young man she fancied and let him touch her body. After waking up at the inn run by He Laosi, Xue Mei realized it was almost midnight. She got up, put on her black night clothes, covered her face with a black cloth, and climbed out the window onto the roof. Her trousers were tightly bound, and she wore cloth shoes. She walked along the roof ridge, her footsteps making only a soft rustling sound. He Laosi's inn, brothel, and casino were all connected, and soon she reached the roof of a building located between them. Based on her and Night Owl's observations over the past two days, this should be where He Laosi lived, as they had seen women and children going in and out several times. Two burly men were always guarding the area downstairs, not allowing strangers to enter. She hooked her feet onto the eaves, hanging upside down, and swung forcefully inward, grabbing an iron hook protruding from beside a window. She had seen this hook when she came here yesterday; otherwise, she wouldn't have dared to perform such a difficult maneuver in the dark. The window was nearly two zhang (approximately 6.6 meters) above the ground, and the ground below was paved with bluestone slabs; a fall would be no laughing matter. She didn't intend to harm He Laosi, nor did she plan to save all the revolutionaries. She had come here to scout.Her main goal was to find out the relationship between He Laosi, her brother Yulin, and the revolutionaries so she could protect them secretly. Her aim was to prevent Yulin from being harmed. Since the governor had already targeted these revolutionaries, he would definitely send troops to arrest them. She couldn't possibly protect all the revolutionaries alone. She gripped the iron hook with one hand, clung to the windowsill with the other, and stood with her feet on the top edge of the first-floor window, her entire body dangling outside. The room was brightly lit, revealing five men and one woman. The woman was clearly the owner; she sat with her back to the window, with two men behind her who looked like thugs from a brothel. The other three men stood opposite her. "Master He Laosi has gone to see a distinguished guest and isn't home today. Master Li, you can tell me anything, and I'll pass it on to him when he returns," the woman said lazily to one of the men. Xuemei recognized her voice from outside the window; she was the madam of this brothel and He Laosi's mistress, known in the underworld as "Water-Flying Hu Qiniang." She had been a pirate with her father since childhood, possessing exceptional underwater skills. Later, her father was denounced, and the authorities came to arrest him while he was on land gambling and visiting prostitutes. He refused to surrender and was shot dead by the constables. After her father's death, Hu Qiniang quit piracy and joined the local tyrant He Laosi, helping him manage the brothel. Xuemei had seen Hu Qiniang from afar a couple of days ago when she came to scout the area; her voice was delicate and distinctive, allowing Xuemei to recognize her. "Seventh Sister, I've come to pay my respects to Fourth Master He on behalf of Commander Meng. Commander Meng said he has a business deal to discuss with Fourth Master He. Commander Meng is a close confidant of the Governor, as you must know." "Oh, when did you, Master Li, become so close to the Governor? You've certainly changed a lot in just a few days!" Hu Qiniang said sweetly. "Not at all, not at all. I have a junior brother who works in the Governor's Tiger and Leopard Camp. Thanks to his request, Commander Meng gave me a job to run errands for him. Fourth Master He and Seventh Sister are the real heroes. I've heard that people in the martial arts world often compare Seventh Sister to the Silver Fox Heroine! Not only is Seventh Sister highly skilled in martial arts, but her beauty is probably no less than that of the Silver Fox Heroine. Hehe." It was clear that Master Li was trying his best to please her. "I dare not accept such praise, how could I compare to the renowned Silver Fox Heroine? If it were ten or twenty years ago, perhaps I would be about the same, but now I'm an old woman. Master Li, you're really making fun of me!" Seventh Sister replied to Master Li while giggling incessantly. "Since Fourth Master is not home, I shall take my leave. Please convey to Fourth Master that Commander Meng values him highly and hopes to cooperate with him soon." "Take care, Master Li. By the way, I just brought over a very nice Li ethnic girl yesterday, the kind of tall woman that Master Li likes, and she's still a virgin. If Master Li is interested, you can go and have a taste. But Master Li, be careful, this girl has a very wild nature. Her combing fee is one hundred taels, but since Master Li is a distinguished guest, I will only charge fifty taels." "How can I accept this? I thank Seventh Sister in advance. Then I will take my leave now, so as not to disturb Seventh Sister's rest?" It was clear that this man surnamed Li was a lecherous fellow, and he was already a little impatient. Hu Qiniang said to one of her bodyguards, "That Li girl is still locked up in the east room of Ruanhongxuan because she kicked a guest yesterday. Take Master Li there and tell him I said this girl is for Master Li to enjoy tonight." The bodyguard bowed and agreed, leading Master Li and his two companions out the door. Seeing that everything was alright, Xuemei grabbed the corner of the room and slid down a short distance. When she was not far from the ground, she lightly jumped and landed on the ground. From the conversation, she realized that Master Li was also one of Meng Jinpi's men, sent by him to make a deal with Master He. If Master He was bribed by Commander Meng, then Brother Yulin and those revolutionaries would be in even greater danger. Xuemei decided to follow Master Li, hoping to find out more information. Master Li did not come alone; he had two tall attendants, the same two who had stood beside him when he met Hu Qiniang. Master Li was a regular here. After leaving Hu Qiniang's place, he ran into a wealthy-looking acquaintance, and they exchanged pleasantries in the courtyard. Xuemei knew he would be going to the easternmost room of Ruanhongxuan to "try something new," so she decided to wait for him there. She left them behind and headed straight for the room. To be honest, she was a little puzzled: revolutionaries were supposed to be ambitious people who wanted to do great things, so why would they cooperate with a villain like He Laosi, who trafficked opium and forced women into prostitution? Actually, she hadn't figured it out: the government feared revolutionaries more than ordinary bandits. Joining the revolution was a capital offense, and ordinary people would definitely stay far away. Therefore, revolutionaries had to cooperate with anyone who dared to oppose the government, including underworld figures like He Laosi. She quickly reached the easternmost room of Ruanhongxuan. The room was dimly lit. She cautiously peeked through the window and saw a woman, about sixteen or seventeen years old, dressed in beautiful Li ethnic clothing, lying on the bed. The woman was not only beautiful but also very tall, about the same height as Xue Mei herself. Her limbs were spread out, bound to the bed in a starfish shape, and a wad of white cloth was stuffed in her mouth. Xue Mei hated those who oppressed and humiliated women. Without thinking, she jumped through the window. The woman was terrified when she saw a masked woman in black climb in. Her mouth was gagged, so she couldn't scream and could only struggle violently on the bed. But her hands and feet were tightly bound, and she couldn't break free. When Xue Mei was young, her family employed several Li ethnic maids. Because she liked the Li people's beautiful clothes, she often played with them and learned quite a bit of the Li language. She knew that the local Li people generally spoke some Mandarin. She first told the girl in Li not to be nervous. She removed the wad of cloth from the girl's mouth and asked who she was and why she was tied up. The girl, realizing the man in black was a woman, was relieved. Tears streaming down her face, she told Xue Mei her ordeal in a mix of Chinese and Li language. Her name was Yi Wu Na, and she was only sixteen years old. Her father was a hunter. Yesterday, she and her father had come to Hulin Town in Lehai County to sell furs, but the brothel madam, Hu Qiniang, took a liking to her. Hu Qiniang first sent several of her henchmen to befriend her father, buy his furs, and invite him for drinks. Her father, an honest man, was easily fooled and got them drunk. While he was drunk, they took him to a gambling den, where he lost all the money he had earned from selling furs and incurred a large debt. Desperate, her father had to hand over his daughter to the gambling den as collateral and rush home to raise money to ransom her. As soon as her father left, she was dragged to the brothel and forced to serve customers. Iuna refused to submit and struggled fiercely, kicking and injuring a customer. As a result, she was hung up and beaten by the brothel's thugs. Because they needed her to make money, they didn't beat her too badly; at least there were no visible injuries. She had been tied up here since yesterday, unable to move, and deprived of food and water. She knew that if this continued, she would eventually be violated. She wanted to escape, but she couldn't break free of the ropes binding her. Her mouth was gagged, so she couldn't even shout; she could only lie there weeping. Xuemei saw some food on the table and untied Iuna's ropes, letting her eat first. Upon gaining her freedom, Iuna's first thought was to jump out the window and escape, but her stomach was already growling with hunger, and she didn't have the strength to run. She had no choice but to return to the table, pick up her bowl and chopsticks, and wolf down her food. Xuemei watched her, thinking to herself: This girl, although tall, is very agile and has good flexibility; she's good material for martial arts. If she hadn't been in such a hurry to escape, Xue Mei would have taken her on as an apprentice; what a pity. Without thinking further, Iuna had already devoured the food. She knelt before Xue Mei and kowtowed twice, saying in a mixture of Li and Chinese that she would always remember her great benefactor. Then she hurried away. Xue Mei called her back, took a silver coin weighing about an ounce from her bosom, and gave it to her. She then said that Iuna, dressed in such beautiful Li clothing, couldn't have escaped far and asked her to take it off and exchange it with her. Iuna was moved to tears, saying that Xue Mei was truly a kind and benevolent woman, sent by heaven to save her. After they quickly changed, Xue Mei urged Iuna to leave soon. At this point, Iuna began to worry about Xue Mei and wanted to go with her. She added that thugs from the brothel would come to check every hour because they were afraid Iuna would escape. They estimated that it was almost time for them to come. Of course, Xue Mei wouldn't tell Iuna what she was planning. She also planned to subdue Master Li and force him to reveal some secrets she wanted to know. She thought: since Master Li was coming to "combine" Iuna, he must have come alone; this was a good opportunity. She told Iuna to tie her hands and feet to the bed as before, saying that this way the brothel staff wouldn't suspect anything. Iuna refused, and she had to persuade her until she convinced Iuna that she could escape on her own. After tying Xue Mei up, Iuna bent down and kissed her on the cheek, saying, "If my benefactor...""If you were a real man, I would definitely marry you." Then she climbed out the window and left. Iuna was right. Not long after she left, two thugs from the brothel pushed open the door and came in. The leader walked to the bed and looked at her. Seeing that the Li girl was still tightly bound to the bed, he was relieved. Xue Mei was slightly taller than Iuna, but it wasn't noticeable when she was lying on the bed, and besides, she was wearing Li women's clothing, so the man didn't notice anything amiss. He approached the bed, bent down, and grinned. One hand reached under Xue Mei's floral skirt and touched her inner thigh, while the other hand reached to squeeze Xue Mei's breast. At this moment, the thug behind suddenly screamed, staring wide-eyed at the table, speechless. The man in front straightened up, and his hands also left Xue Mei's body. "Old Wang, what are you yelling about!" "Then, he realized the problem: all the food that had been on the table had been eaten! Their purpose in coming in was twofold: first, to check if the Li girl had escaped, and second, to untie her so she could eat. Tonight, a wealthy client might come to 'comb' her. The madam, Hu Qiniang, had immediately determined she was a virgin, and so beautiful; a woman like that could fetch at least a hundred taels of silver for her first time. The two men immediately drew their daggers and searched the room. Since Xue Mei's hands and feet were still bound, they didn't suspect she had eaten the food; perhaps someone had sneaked in. Xue Mei, tied to the bed, couldn't see the table and didn't realize the food had given them away. The two men searched the room with alarm, feeling utterly bewildered. The thug had taken advantage of her, his fingers touching her labia, almost penetrating her. She was still panting, her face flushed." The two men searched the house thoroughly but found nothing, so they turned their attention to Xue Mei. Xue Mei had managed to fool the man mainly because her figure resembled Yi Wu Na's, and she was also wearing that beautiful Li ethnic costume. Actually, her appearance was somewhat different from Yi Wu Na's. These two men had seen Yi Wu Na several times since yesterday, and if they looked closely, they would most likely have realized that she wasn't the same girl from yesterday. Fortunately, there was a knock on the door. The two men abandoned Xue Mei and went to open it. Standing outside were an older woman who guided customers in the brothel, and Master Li, who had just seen Hu Qiniang. The woman came in and said to the two thugs, "Brothers, Master Li has taken this girl. He has already paid the fee, and Qiniang has agreed." The two thugs had a lot of doubts, but the Li girl was unharmed and tied to the bed, and the customer had already paid. Not wanting to cause any more trouble, they nodded and silently left. The woman smiled seductively at Master Li and said, "Congratulations, Master Li. Enjoy yourself, I'll take my leave." She then walked towards the door. Just before leaving, she remembered something and said to Master Li, "Master Li, be careful, don't untie her. This girl has a wild temper; she kicked and injured a customer yesterday." "Good, I like wild women!" "Master Li laughed loudly in reply. Chapter 3: Loss of Virginity After the woman left and closed the door, he turned around to examine his prey. At this moment, Xue Mei also looked at him. She was shocked to see him. She recognized Master Li: he was the "Earth-Drilling Tiger" who had been robbed of 2,300 taels of silver from selling paintings two months ago! She had briefly fought with the Earth-Drilling Tiger then, and finally grabbed his neck and knocked him unconscious. Therefore, she remembered his appearance very clearly. No wonder she felt that his hoarse voice was familiar when she was eavesdropping outside Hu Qiniang's window. Xue Mei was thinking quickly, wondering how she should deal with the situation if he recognized her. At this moment, Master Li's thoughts were very different. That night, Xue Mei was dressed as a man when she fought with him. Later, because he took off her shoes and socks, he saw one of her perfect jade feet and realized that his opponent was a woman. However, he never thought that the black-clad, masked woman was the Li ethnic girl tied to the bed in front of him! This girl is so beautiful! She's extremely tall, with firm breasts and shapely limbs—exactly the type of woman he, the "Earth-Drilling Tiger," likes, and she's a virgin. He's struck gold today; those fifty taels of silver were well spent! He immediately stripped off his clothes and jumped naked onto the bed, groping Xue Mei's body. Xue Mei hadn't tied the rope very tightly when Iuna tied her. She tested the rope's strength; even if it were tied tightly, she could easily break it. She took a deep breath, preparing to suddenly exert force. But… but this wretched Earth-Drilling Tiger's touch feels too good! She felt her body trembling slightly, and a burning sensation began to rise in her breasts and between her legs—the exact same feeling she experienced when aroused. While enjoying the man's caresses, she mentally fabricated reasons to deceive herself: her lack of resistance wasn't due to lust or desire, but to buy time for Iuna to escape further. In that short moment, her clothes were torn to shreds by the manipulator, exposing her most intimate parts. Xuemei felt immense shame, inwardly berating herself for her cowardice: if word got out, her reputation as the Silver Fox Heroine would be ruined. She couldn't wait any longer. She braced herself against the bed with her bound hands, lifting her head, only to see the manipulator's enormous penis between his legs! This wasn't the first time she'd seen that thick, black thing. The last time she'd spied on the "Earth-Drilling Tiger" having sex with that plump, white old woman, she'd been deeply impressed by his enormous penis. Later, after sleeping with Yuan Zhiwen and learning about the uses of a penis, she couldn't help but think: how wonderful it would be if the man she married had such a big penis. She couldn't forget it, and at night she'd dreamt more than once of being raped by this "Earth-Drilling Tiger." Now, that penis was right in front of her! Xue Mei felt her body go limp, sighed inwardly, lay down, and slowly closed her eyes. Xue Mei's body was bound in a spread-eagle position, her thighs already open, so the "Earth-Drilling Tiger" had no trouble at all. After kissing and touching her all over, he lay on top of her, pressing his large penis against her vaginal opening, and thrust forward forcefully. With a "plop," it went all the way in! The man with the burrowing penis thrust into her forcefully a dozen times, then suddenly stopped, pulling his large penis out of her vagina. Before Xue Mei could react, he grabbed her hair and slapped her repeatedly across the face. "Damn it, this is outrageous! What kind of virgin is this? She's nothing but a slut!" "It turned out he found this Li girl too easy to fuck; she didn't cry or make a fuss, and there was no bleeding. She was definitely not a virgin! He, Drilling Tiger, was a veteran who had frequented all sorts of brothels; no one could fool him! When Xue Mei realized this, she was furious. How could the dignified Silver Fox Heroine endure such humiliation! She was about to break free of her ropes and jump up to attack Drilling Tiger when, unexpectedly, he turned and jumped off the bed, leaving without even putting on his pants. It turned out that Drilling Tiger felt his fifty taels of silver were wasted and went out to 'argue' with the brothel staff. Xue Mei lay on the bed, her mind in turmoil, unsure whether to leave now or wait for Drilling Tiger to return. She hadn't even had a chance to attack him, let alone interrogate him about the revolutionaries." Just as she hesitated, the woman from before pushed open the door and came in. She carried an oil lamp to Xue Mei's bedside, bent down, lowered her head, and used her hands to spread Xue Mei's labia, bringing her eyes close to examine her closely. As she looked, she muttered to herself, "I never thought even Hu Qiniang could be so mistaken." She then turned and went out. An argument could be heard outside, but because of the distance, Xue Mei couldn't hear what they were arguing about; she could only make out Zuan Di Hu's hoarse voice. After a while, the door opened again. This time, three men entered: the naked Zuan Di Hu, and two black-clad guards who had come with him, one of whom was carrying a large jug full of strong liquor. These two were sent by Meng Jin Pi to assist Zuan Di Hu; they were members of Governor Zhang's Tiger and Leopard Camp and carried weapons. After "negotiation," the brothel agreed to let all three of them have sex with the Li girl together, without charging them extra. Xue Mei wasn't quite sure what was going on, but she noticed that the two newcomers were very burly and must be martial artists. She could easily handle Zuan Di Hu alone, but with these two added to the mix, it would be a different story. If she couldn't finish quickly, it would be even more troublesome if the brothel's hired thugs joined in. Therefore, she decided to endure for the time being and wait for an opportunity. Her choice was right. These two men had served as guards to the governor and were both quite skilled. Unless it was a sneak attack, Xue Mei alone would indeed have a hard time defeating the three of them. The two men's eyes lit up when they saw the scantily clad woman on the bed. They immediately began undressing themselves while saying to the manipulator, "Thank you for your generosity, Master Li, for allowing us to...""What a stroke of luck to find such a fine piece of trash. Even though she's not a virgin, such a beautiful girl is a rare find." "Drill Tiger" chuckled, "Of course, of course." He hadn't succeeded in getting his money back from the brothel, so he had to settle for letting his two companions share the girl, thus making them owe him a huge favor. The two of them first surrounded Xue Mei, admiring and praising her, saying, "We two brothers have never fucked such a beautiful and flavorful girl before," while their hands groped and touched her body. Drill Tiger was very proud, saying he had once seen a woman with a figure and appearance just as good as this one, but unfortunately he hadn't been able to taste her, only touch her jade-like feet. The other two, hearing this, hurriedly asked, "Who is she?" Drill Tiger replied smugly, "She is the famous Silver Fox Heroine!" "Actually, he was just bragging. Xue Mei's face was covered at the time, so he didn't see her face at all. Otherwise, he wouldn't have failed to recognize her when she was right in front of him. He only guessed afterward that the woman in black who had choked him unconscious might be the Silver Fox Heroine who roamed the martial arts world. These three grown men were certainly not afraid of the resistance of a young Li girl, and it was inconvenient for her to move around while she was tied to the bed. So they loosened the ropes binding Xue Mei's hands and feet, and one of them started to fuck her, while the other two grabbed her arms on either side and played with her body at the same time. Xue Mei was raped by them in turns for half an hour before they stopped. She was covered in sweat from being fucked, and her voice was a little hoarse from screaming loudly. They rested for a while, drank a round of wine, and then continued to fuck her until Xue Mei was completely unconscious. The three of them shouted that they had had a great time, drank all the strong liquor in the wine pot, and then all fell asleep on the bed." When Xue Mei woke up, she found herself pinned down by three naked men sleeping like logs. It took her a great deal of effort to crawl out from under them; she was filthy, covered in the foul-smelling bodily fluids ejaculated from the men. She picked up a pair of men's underwear from the floor and wiped herself thoroughly. Iuna's beautiful Li ethnic dress was torn to shreds and unwearable. She had no choice but to put on the clothes of the two Tiger and Leopard Camp guards. The sleeves of the two black-clad guards were embroidered with yellow flying tigers and leopards; wearing them would be too conspicuous. Xue Mei had left her own knife in her room at the inn. The black-clad guards' weapons had been removed and thrown under the bed; they never imagined a prostitute from a brothel would dare to attack them. Xue Mei picked up a waist knife from the floor and drew it from its sheath with a "whoosh." The knife was engraved with patterns, gleaming coldly, and extremely sharp; the sheath was also exquisite. The three men on the bed were still fast asleep. During their gang rape, they had called her a whore, a slut, a vixen, a whore, spanked her, pinched her breasts, and plucked her armpit and pubic hair, torturing her to the point of near death. She had initially intended to retaliate, to make them suffer more before they died, but in the end, she decided to give them a quick death. She slashed the necks of the two Tiger and Leopard Battalion members, and they died without a sound. Then she woke up Drill Tiger, held a knife to his neck, and questioned him about the revolutionaries. Seeing his two companions' blood everywhere, the room reeking of blood, the "Earth-Drilling Tiger" was terrified. He answered all of Xue Mei's questions. After finding out everything she wanted to know, she killed him with a single blow. This Earth-Drilling Tiger knew too much; keeping him alive would be a disaster. She killed him partly to protect her brother, Yu Lin, and partly because of her own shame. She didn't want the news of her being gang-raped by the three of them to spread throughout the martial arts world. To be honest, she felt very good when they raped her; she only wanted to scream and shout, completely forgetting the word "shame." Now, with three corpses piled up in the room, Xue Mei didn't want to stay any longer. She opened the window, jumped out, and disappeared into the night. It was noon the next day when she returned to Fu Lai Tong. She woke up the shop assistant, Xiao Lu Zi, and asked him to boil a large tub of hot water for her, which she poured into a wooden bathtub. She stripped naked, jumped into the tub, and took a long, refreshing bath before changing into clean clothes. She had Xiao Lu Zi throw away the smelly men's clothes as trash. After taking a bath, Xue Mei lay down on the bed and quickly fell asleep, sleeping soundly. Section 4: Loyal Brothers Three days later, Meng Jinpi personally came to Yudong County to find her. This time, he brought more than twenty burly men, all dressed in black, with a flying tiger and a flying leopard embroidered in yellow silk thread on each sleeve—exactly the same clothing worn by the two Tiger and Leopard Battalion men Xue Mei had killed. They were fully armed, carrying broadswords, spears, bows and arrows, and seven or eight foreign guns. Commander Meng's face was grim. He said to Xue Mei, "A few days ago, he sent several men to Hulin Town to gather information, but they were killed in the brothel run by He Laosi. Now He Laosi and his mistress, Hu Qiniang, have both disappeared without a trace." Meng Jinpi told Xue Mei that the men killed were all close confidants of the governor. In reality, the governor didn't know a nobody like Zuan Di Hu at all. Meng Jinpi valued Zuan Di Hu because he was a local thief and extremely familiar with the area. He said the governor was furious upon receiving the report and wanted to arrest and execute He Lao Si's family and men, and confiscate all his businesses and property. Meng Jinpi, fearing he would alert the rebels and scare them away, advised the governor to remain silent for the time being. He stared into Xue Mei's eyes and asked, "Have you heard about this, Silver Fox Heroine?" Xue Mei looked directly at Meng Jinpi and replied, "I only heard about it today. If you need me, Commander, I can send my men out to investigate and get to the bottom of this as soon as possible. What do you think, Commander?" Meng Jinpi said, "No need. Those guys are dead, so be it. The priority now is to wipe out the rebels, especially to intercept the shipment of weapons they're transporting. You must be on standby for the next two days. I will send someone to notify you when we need to take action." Xuemei replied, "This humble woman obeys." She had already extracted information from the manipulator that there was a spy sent by the governor among the revolutionaries, but he didn't know who it was. It seemed that Commander Meng had already learned the timing and route of the arms shipment and was preparing to seize the opportunity to wipe out the revolutionaries. Xue Mei's only goal was to save her Yu Lin brother; she couldn't care less about anyone else. It seemed her only option was to go with Commander Meng's men to "capture the rebels," so she could finally see her Yu Lin brother. She planned to adapt to the situation as it arose. Because she missed Yu Lin, Xue Mei had secretly gone alone to her father-in-law's estate to inquire about news—the same estate where she and Brother Chai had previously robbed. According to a tenant there, the estate was just one of the master's many estates. He had two sons doing business in the provincial capital, and they had already brought him and his wife there to enjoy a comfortable life, along with all the servants. The estate was now managed by one of the master's cousins. The tenant farmer didn't know much about the master's son-in-law (Brother Yulin), not even his surname. He only knew that his surname was Pang, that he was a local, had studied abroad, and had done large-scale business with foreigners in the provincial capital. Xuemei asked several other tenant farmers, but they knew even less, so she gave up. Two days later, Master Meng sent a messenger to Xuemei, instructing her to take her men to a wharf called Panlong Bay in Yudong County the following evening to meet with his men. He said the rebels' arms shipment would dock there, and they should be wiped out. The letter also mentioned that the rebel leader was a young man named Pang Yulin, a merchant who had studied abroad. The governor had offered a reward of one thousand taels of silver for his capture, dead or alive. Now Xuemei had no more doubts; her Brother Yulin was indeed a revolutionary, and he was facing immense danger! She had no time to hesitate and had to make a decision immediately. She gathered all her brothers and closed the door in a room in Fulaitong to discuss matters. Besides herself, Brother Chai, Monkey, Night Owl, and Mouse, there were twenty other brothers. Although these twenty had joined later, Xue Mei had always treated them all equally. The oldest was fifty, and the youngest was only fourteen. They had all followed Xue Mei through thick and thin, and deeply admired and loved her. Xue Mei frankly told them that tomorrow she would stand against Commander Meng's men and side with the revolutionaries. Behind Meng Jinpi was Governor Zhang, the government official. Regardless of the outcome of tomorrow's battle, they would be relentlessly pursued by the government until they were all killed or arrested. She said she was doing this for her lover, her beloved. He was a revolutionary. She took out a chest of silver ingots and a stack of silver notes that she had saved up over the years, along with a considerable amount of jewelry, totaling approximately three thousand taels of silver. The other brothers, after receiving their share, either squandered it in brothels and taverns or gambled; some, of course, smoked opium. Xuemei, aside from buying some toiletries...She saved all the money except for the clothes. She didn't even need to buy cosmetics or jewelry. Who would a female bandit dress up for? She told everyone that she had made a decision that endangered everyone's lives because of her own personal feelings, and she was sorry to the brothers who had always followed her. But her mind was made up and couldn't be changed! She asked the brothers to take the money and divide it among themselves, then escape and make a living on their own. After Xue Mei finished speaking, the room was quiet. Everyone looked at each other, and no one uttered a sound. The terrible silence lasted for about ten minutes. Finally, Night Owl stood up and broke the silence. "My lord, please forgive my seniority for calling you Silver Fox. You are not only my savior, but also the person I, Night Owl, admire and respect most in my life. I feel that you were a bit reckless in today's matter, unlike your usual shrewdness. What if this man isn't worthy of your lifelong commitment? Wouldn't that be an irreparable mistake? But since you truly love this man, I won't say anything more. Whether the outcome is good or bad is up to fate." Night Owl sighed and continued, "However, I won't abandon you and run away alone. I will stay to help you achieve your wish. More importantly, I want to see what kind of man he is, that you would love him so much that you would abandon us, your brothers who have risked our lives for you. Let me make this clear: if he dares to betray your feelings, I, Night Owl, swear to leave him with exactly eighteen cuts and thirty-six holes!" As soon as he finished speaking, cheers erupted in the room, easing the tense atmosphere somewhat. Night Owl had barely sat down when Rat, always the amusement man, jumped out and shrieked in his shrill voice, "Brother Cat, you've hit the nail on the head! I, Rat, am both scholarly and martial, handsome and charming; girls and wives all beg to be with me. But the one I love most has always been you, Sister! Why don't you like me but instead fall for some revolutionary? I'm staying to see what this guy has got to win your heart. If I can learn even a fraction of his skills, I'd die happy!" Rat was a shifty-eyed, beggar-looking fellow, probably the ugliest among the group. His declaration to Xue Mei caused everyone in the room to burst into laughter, even Xue Mei herself couldn't help but laugh. Then, one by one, the others stepped forward to express their loyalty, all wanting to stay and follow Xue Mei, willing to go through fire and water for her—not one of them wanted to take the money and leave. Even the youngest, Lu Zi (just turned fourteen), said he wanted to stay and be Silver Fox's bodyguard, vowing to fight anyone who dared to harm her. Lu Zi's real name was Lu Zhengkai; he was originally a beggar with no name. When Xue Mei took him in, he was nearly starving, and he always respected and loved her as his savior. Lu Zhengkai was the name Xue Mei gave him, a homophone for "the road is open." However, everyone usually called him Little Lu Zi. But not everyone wanted to follow Xue Mei. One person sat there silently—the usually mature and composed Lone Wolf, Chai Gui. Gradually, everyone noticed his unusual behavior and stared at him intently. Brother Chai patted his bottom, stood up from his chair, and everyone waited to hear his opinion. He coughed a few times and began to speak calmly. "Brothers, since none of you are willing to leave, shouldn't all this silver and jewelry be mine?" Everyone looked at him silently, no one finding his words particularly funny. However, they all knew him and knew he had more to say. Seeing no one answer, Brother Chai continued, "Here's what I'm thinking: Silver Fox really needs your help, so I'll stay behind to handle your funeral arrangements. Please give me the names and addresses of your closest relatives, and let me keep anything you want to give to your families. If anything happens to any of you, I will definitely come to collect your bodies. I will keep this silver for you temporarily, and if any brother is gone, I will definitely deliver his share to his family. I, Chai, swear here and now that if I do anything against my conscience, may I be struck by lightning and die a horrible death, and be reborn as a pig or a dog in my next life!" The brothers all felt that Chai Gui's words made sense. With him handling the funeral arrangements, they could rest easy. Some of them came over and patted Chai Gui on the shoulder, while others began telling him the names and addresses of their relatives, which Chai Gui wrote down one by one. Xue Mei was already moved to tears by her brothers; this was the first time she had cried in front of these men. She was usually very kind to them, and she handled conflicts among them fairly and impartially, earning their deep respect. She did need help this time, and she had expected that some brothers would be willing to stay and help her. But she never imagined that so many people would be so selfless in following her through thick and thin. She knew in her heart that several brothers might really die this time, and they might all lose their lives. She couldn't help but call out in her heart: "Brother Yu Lin, I hope you are someone worthy of my love, otherwise, the sins I have committed are truly unforgivable!" Chapter 5: The Fierce Battle of Panlong Bay At dusk in Panlong Bay, the wind howled and the waves surged. Apart from a dock for mooring boats, there were no decent buildings here. This was a long-abandoned port, which in recent years had become a place for private merchants and pirates to transfer goods. About two hundred paces from the dock was a graveyard overgrown with weeds and filled with strange rocks. Meng Jinpi and his forty-odd men lay in ambush in a thicket next to the graveyard. This time, the governor had handed over his entire Tiger and Leopard Battalion to Commander Meng, with more than twenty of them equipped with foreign rifles. In addition, two hundred Green Standard Army soldiers had been deployed at various important intersections, ready to cut off all possible escape routes as soon as the operation began. The reason for not concentrating all the troops here was that the beach was relatively narrow, and there were dense forests nearby. If so many troops were crowded together, it would be easy to cause chaos and allow the revolutionaries to escape. Meng Jinpi originally did not plan to use Silver Fox Heroine's men, after all, he did not trust her that much. However, Governor Zhang Yide had heard of Silver Fox Heroine's reputation for beauty from somewhere and specifically requested that she participate in the operation, and even ordered that he bring her to the governor's office to meet him after the mission was accomplished. Meng Jinpi had been working for Zhang Yide since he was seventeen or eighteen, and was very familiar with his peculiar tastes. So, following the governor's instructions, he notified the Silver Fox Heroine to participate in the arrest operation. If she was sensible and willing to serve the governor, he would gain considerable prestige. If she resisted, then he, Meng, wouldn't be blamed. He would send men to arrest her and hand her over to the governor for his "training and enjoyment." According to the governor's methods of dealing with women, no matter how fierce a woman was, if she refused to submit, she would definitely be tortured beyond recognition. Xuemei and her brothers had just arrived when a man in black came to convey Meng Qianzong's instructions, telling her men to wait in the woods on the other side of the cemetery, and upon receiving the signal to attack, to coordinate with Meng Qianzong to ambush the rebels at the dock. Although this was a hasty operation, Xuemei had made some preparations beforehand. She arranged for Night Owl to lead four or five brothers in a fishing boat to wait on the nearby sea, ready to provide support once the fighting started. Two of Night Owl's men were former fishermen and knew how to row. The boat wasn't large and couldn't go far out to sea, but it was enough to transport them along the coast. At that moment, a flickering light appeared on the distant sea, like a cargo ship heading towards the dock. The sounds of horses neighing and people coming from the main road leading to the dock likely indicated the arrival of the revolutionaries to meet the cargo ship. Xue Mei was extremely nervous; she still hadn't made contact with her brother Yu Lin. She was determined not to act rashly before seeing him in person. If he didn't show up tonight, she didn't want her brothers to die in vain. The sounds of people and horses grew closer; five carriages could be seen, with about fifteen or sixteen people accompanying them. Xue Mei stared intently at them, trying to spot her brother Yu Lin, but he was too far away and the light was dim, so she couldn't see clearly. Just then, the cargo ship docked. Two of the drivers stayed behind as lookouts, while the rest went to the ship to unload the cargo, which was then loaded onto the five carriages they had brought. Meng Jinpi was in high spirits. These revolutionaries were now trapped in his elaborate web of intrigue, especially since he had planted an informant within the revolutionaries; their escape was virtually impossible. He calmly watched them unload the weapons and ammunition. His forty-odd Tiger and Leopard Battalion guards were already prepared, waiting for his order to attack. Meanwhile, the revolutionaries were completely unaware of the impending danger. Under the command of the young man named Pang Yulin, they diligently carried the weapons and ammunition off the ship, loaded them onto the carriages, and secured them tightly. Just as they finished unloading and preparing to leave, the two lookouts spotted a group of dark figures approaching from the other side of the cemetery. They also saw flickering lights in the distance, as if someone was signaling with torches. "Who goes there?!" one of them shouted sharply. "Bang! Bang! Bang!" A burst of gunfire answered them.The two men, also armed with rifles, were struck by stray bullets and fell to the ground in pools of blood before they could even raise them. Upon hearing the burst of gunfire, Pang Yulin knew they had fallen into an ambush. He decisively ordered, "Third Sister, Fourth Master He, you two, provide cover! Second and Third Groups, get on the carriages and charge out!" Before he finished speaking, another burst of gunfire erupted. This time, the Tiger and Leopard Battalion guards were specifically targeting the horses pulling the carriages. Two horses were quickly hit and killed, while the other two were wounded. The remaining horse broke free of its reins, neighing and galloping away. At that moment, a wounded revolutionary was pinned to the ground by several Tiger and Leopard Battalion members. He detonated the explosives strapped to his body. With a deafening roar, he and the remaining enemies perished together. The Tiger and Leopard Battalion members were stunned by this fearless individual, and their offensive slowed slightly. Meng Jinpi panicked and shouted, "Brothers, charge! A reward of fifty taels of silver for capturing a rebel governor, and a reward of one thousand taels for capturing the rebel leader Pang Yulin!" Little did he know, his shout would only make things worse. Xuemei, who was lying in ambush in the woods, had already seen the signal sent to her by Meng's men with torches. She hadn't moved because she didn't know if her brother Yulin was among the revolutionaries. Now, hearing Meng Jinpi's shout, she didn't hesitate any longer. With a wave of her hand, she led her ten brothers towards the dock where the fierce fighting was taking place. Pang Yulin saw that the horses pulling the carts were either dead, wounded, or had run away. It was impossible to transport the weapons and ammunition away, and there was no time to get them back to the boat. At this point, their only option was to retreat and escape. If they tried to escape by land, they would surely be blocked by government troops. So he shouted, "Forget about the weapons! Everyone, get on the boat quickly and retreat by sea!" The remaining seven or eight men hurriedly jumped onto the boat, and just as they were about to set sail, they heard a loud "boom" at the stern. A large hole had been blown in the hull, and seawater poured in. It turned out that this was the work of the government's inside man; after damaging the hull, he jumped into the sea and escaped alone. Pang Yulin knew they were trapped and had no time to capture or punish the traitor, so he had no choice but to return to the dock with everyone else. They met up with the comrades who had stayed behind to cover them, preparing to fight the enemy to the death. By this time, the two sides had approached hand-to-hand combat. The rifles were useless, but fortunately, they all had daggers and broadswords, and they immediately drew their weapons and engaged the enemy in a fierce melee. Because it was dark, the enemy's numerical advantage was not obvious, and they could hold out for a while longer. Suddenly, shouts rang out, and another group of people charged in. There were about ten of them, all wielding gleaming broadswords and spears. Pang Yulin had already given up hope, knowing that no reinforcements would come; it had to be the enemy. But the newcomers quickly broke free of the Tiger and Leopard Camp men, hacking and slashing wildly. Leading the group was a spirited young woman. She wielded a wrought iron rod, striking east and west, north and south, sending the Tiger and Leopard Camp men fleeing in terror. Pang Yulin felt her figure was somewhat familiar, but he couldn't remember where he had seen her before. He was wounded in several places and had lost a lot of blood. Gradually, his consciousness began to blur, and he felt he couldn't hold on any longer. Just as he was about to collapse, the woman leading the group caught him. She was covered in sweat, and she leaned close to his face, as if trying to recognize him. "Your name is Pang Yulin?" Pang Yulin nodded. A sob escaped the woman's throat, and tears streamed down her face, a few falling onto Pang Yulin's cheek. "I've finally found you, Brother Yulin!" At that moment, Pang Yulin recognized her too. It was Xue Mei, the woman he could never forget, the female bandit who had once kidnapped him! That time, because it was dark and her face was covered by a cloth, he couldn't see her features clearly, only that her eyes were exceptionally bright. She had been drenched in sweat then, holding him tightly in her arms just like that. He had been captivated by her firm breasts and her pleasant scent. That scent was exactly the same as what he smelled now; he would never forget it! He shifted slightly in her arms, his hand touching Xue Mei's breast, and she trembled involuntarily. He brought his lips close to her ear and whispered, "Xue Mei!" Xue Mei wept with joy; he remembered her name! Her tears flowed uncontrollably again, and she couldn't resist any longer, lowering her head to kiss his lips. Meng Jinpi was furious, jumping up and down and cursing. Although he wasn't entirely sure if the Silver Fox Heroine would obey his orders to arrest the rebels, he never expected her to turn against him and catch him completely off guard. Had she gone mad? The Tiger and Leopard Battalion had initially held a decisive advantage and was on the verge of victory, but then the Silver Fox Heroine unexpectedly led a surprise attack, killing seven or eight of them and wounding more than ten others. "That damned bitch, I'll skin her alive and burn her to a crisp!" Meng Jinpi gasped, gritting his teeth as he cursed. All the goodwill he initially felt towards the Silver Fox Heroine had vanished, replaced by rage and hatred. He had personally charged into the fray, killing two revolutionaries, but he himself had been shot in the leg, likely breaking a bone. He rallied the scattered Tiger and Leopard Battalion, preparing for another attack. According to his estimation, although Silver Fox's men had achieved a minor victory through a sneak attack in the previous battle, they had suffered at least five or six casualties. The rebels had suffered even greater casualties, and two had been captured alive. They certainly couldn't withstand another fierce attack from his side. Meng Jinpi, limping, was about to order another attack when a subordinate stumbled in to report to him: "Commander, the rebels have escaped by boat!" "What?!" Meng Jinpi could hardly believe his ears. This time, because he had planted a spy among the enemy beforehand, he had meticulously planned for all possible scenarios. At the beginning, his men used rifles to kill or wound all the horses, preventing them from transporting their weapons and ammunition. Then, the spy blew up their only ship, preventing them from escaping by sea. But he had calculated everything, except for that damned Silver Fox who betrayed them at the last minute; she had even prepared a ship to provide backup! Meng Jinpi was so angry he almost vomited blood! Both sides suffered heavy losses in this battle. About ten revolutionaries were killed, seriously wounded, or captured, mostly by the Tiger and Leopard Battalion using foreign guns; the rest were all wounded. Five of Xue Mei's brothers were also killed, all shot in the head or chest and died instantly. One was seriously wounded and three were slightly wounded. While the Tiger and Leopard Battalion was resting, they half-carried, half-lifted their wounded comrades onto the boat and disappeared into the vast sea. The Tiger and Leopard Battalion suffered a total of twenty deaths and serious injuries. Besides the three killed by gunfire and two by bombs, the rest were all killed or wounded by the Silver Fox Heroine and her brothers. At least seven or eight fell to the Silver Fox Heroine's iron rod. Among the seriously wounded and captured revolutionaries was a young woman, Pang Yulin's cousin, Pang Huifang. As for He Laosi, who ran a brothel in Hulin Town, he was shot in the head and died instantly.

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