I trade in both worlds

Chapter 379 Where are the people?

Yang Sheng decided to rest here for one night and go to Xu Zhuang tomorrow.

"Let's rest here tonight." He said to the guards accompanying him, his voice a little tired but firm.

The guards dismounted and began to get busy, arranging accommodation for Yang Sheng and taking care of the horses.

The next morning, as soon as the sky turned pale, Yang Sheng got up, washed up briefly, and headed towards Xu Zhuang with his guards.

Xu Zhuang is a quiet and secluded little village where villagers work from sunrise to sunset and live a simple and harmonious life.

However, when Yang Sheng stepped into this land, he felt a strange atmosphere. The villagers looked at him with vigilance and alertness, as if he was an intruder who broke the peace here.

Yang Sheng was secretly anxious. He knew very well that in such an environment, trying to find out about Xu Xu's family situation was like looking for a needle in a haystack.

He looked around and saw the villagers either walking hurriedly with their heads down or gathering together whispering, but no one wanted to talk to him.

He knew very well that it was not advisable to stay here for long, nor to force his way in, so he could only find another way.

So, he made a prompt decision, led his men out of Xu Village, and set out on the road to Yangjiaao. He was thinking about how to find out the inside information of Xu Village, the location of Xu Qiwei's home, and the surrounding environment.

When he saw Yang Laosan, a glimmer of hope surged in Yang Sheng's heart, thinking that perhaps he could provide him with some useful clues.

After some pleasantries, he directly put forward his request: "Old Master, the master sent me to pick up the young master, but the villagers of Xu Village are too vigilant. I don't want to alert them. Do you have any solution?"

After saying that, he recounted in detail how Yang Erzhuxiang asked him to kidnap Xu Qiwei.

Yang Laosan pondered for a moment, his eyes flickering, as if he was worried.

He took a long puff of his cigarette and then spoke slowly: "This is a difficult matter. The villagers of Xu Village have always been united and always wary of outsiders. However, there are two people in Xu Village who may be able to help you."

"Who?" Yang Sheng asked impatiently, with anticipation gleaming in his eyes.

"The two brothers Xu Laizi and Xu Laili," Yang Laosan lowered his voice with a hint of disdain in his tone.

"These two people don't have a good reputation, and they are notorious in Xu Village. But if they can be used, they are also sharp swords. However, they are afraid of the majesty of the Xu clan leader and dare not act recklessly in Xu Village."

"However." Yang Lao San changed the subject and said, "When Xu Xu just got divorced and returned to her parents' home, the two brothers Xu Laizi and Xu Laili tried to occupy her family's land, but Xu Xu scolded them in the face, and they have been holding a grudge ever since."

"Perhaps, these two people are the breakthrough point he can exploit."

Yang Sheng's mind suddenly became clear after hearing this. After thanking Yang Lao San, he began to make arrangements. He knew that he had to act carefully and not alarm the villagers of Xu Village. So he decided to use the two brothers Xu Laizi and Xu Laili to achieve his goal.

Soon, the two brothers Xu Laizi and Xu Laili were "invited" to come before Yang Sheng.

They looked at the menacing stranger in front of them, their hearts filled with fear and uneasiness. They didn't know what they had done wrong, nor did they know why this person was looking for them.

"I heard that you have a grudge against Xu Xu?" Yang Sheng looked at them coldly, with a hint of threat in his tone.

Upon hearing this, Xu Lai Li's body trembled slightly and he subconsciously wanted to deny it.

He looked at Xu Laizi, but saw that Xu Laizi had his head down and remained silent, as if this matter had nothing to do with him.

He secretly looked up at Yang Sheng's cold face and sharp eyes, but he still couldn't say it. He lowered his head and remained silent.

"I want you to take me to Xu Village, tell me the location of Xu Xu's home, and go to Xu Xu's home to confirm his family's situation." Yang Sheng continued: "After the matter is completed, I will give you a sum of money, enough for you to have food and clothing for the rest of your life."

The two brothers looked at each other, and a greedy gleam flashed in their eyes.

Both of them thought that as long as they completed this task, they could escape poverty and live a prosperous life.

So, they nodded without hesitation and agreed: "Don't worry, Master Yang, we will definitely do our best."

Looking at the greedy and flattering expressions of the two brothers, Yang Sheng sneered in his heart.

Although these two people are hateful, they are his best tools at the moment.

He patted the two brothers on the shoulders and said, "Very good, take me to Xuzhuang now. Remember, don't alarm anyone, otherwise you will bear the consequences."

As night fell, Xu Zhuang was shrouded in a thick darkness. Only the occasional chirping of insects and barking of dogs in the distance broke the dreary silence.

Xu Xu lives in a modern-style house with her four children, enjoying the warm lights and family warmth.

She didn't know that at this moment a group of people were plotting to take action against her family.

It was a dark and windy night, and the night was as dark as ink. The brothers Xu Laizi and Xu Laili, along with Yang Sheng and four guards, sneaked into Xu Zhuang like ghosts and arrived at the gate of Xu Xu's house.

"Woof woof woof." A burst of rapid dog barking suddenly rang out, breaking the silence of the night.

Yang Sheng was shocked and quickly signaled everyone to retreat to a safe area near the yard.

He frowned and said, "The barking of these dogs will definitely attract the attention of the villagers. We must get rid of these two dogs as soon as possible."

He turned to look at a guard beside him. The man was thin, with lively eyes, and was the one with the best Qinggong among them.

"You, go and get rid of those two dogs, and make sure you do it quietly." Yang Sheng ordered in a low voice.

The guard nodded, and disappeared into the night in a flash.

Soon, the barking of the dogs stopped and the night returned to peace again.

Yang Sheng and his guards approached Xu Xu's house again. This time they were more cautious, fearing that they would alarm something again.

Finally, they arrived at the door of Xu Xu's house. Yang Sheng took a deep breath and waved his hand to signal the guards to get ready. The gate had been opened by the guard, and Yang Sheng led everyone in quietly.

Yang Sheng looked around and waved his hand to signal the guards to disperse and search every corner.

However, the moment they stepped into the main room, they were stunned.

The house was empty, without even a piece of furniture, as if no one had ever lived here.

Yang Sheng frowned, and an ominous premonition arose in his heart.

He waved his hand to signal the guards to continue searching, while he stood where he was, scanning the surroundings with sharp eyes.

"Master Yang, we've searched everywhere but couldn't find anyone." A guard came back to report.

"Where are the people?" Yang Sheng's face was gloomy, and his eyes pierced Xu Laili and Xu Laizi like knives.

The guards looked at each other, but dared not speak. They searched every corner, but could not find a single person.