Real Players of the Department of Life

Chapter 9 The Dispute Begins!

This riot was premeditated, some people set fires and some people killed people.The flow of people in the already crowded street exploded in an instant, and the cries and howls were full of panic.

Then those who could still remain calm began to break through following the example of Zhang Cishun and the others.

This is because Zhang Cishun and Jing Shuo have been consciously observing all the passing paths around them from the beginning, and no matter how many marchers from other directions come to join them at their location, they are always on the edge.

They don't have to face rioting crowds.

Someone was chasing their footsteps behind them, Zhang Cishun glanced back, it was someone from the lower city.

After confirming that it wasn't the arsonists, Zhang Ci turned his gaze away.

The streets and alleys in Shangcheng District are patchwork, and the standard matts greatly facilitate Zhang Cishun and Jing Shuo's walking.

The pursuers behind them knew very well that having so many people running in one direction would make the target too large, so they cleverly spread out at the forks in the road.

Jing Shuo chose alleys, and the alleys behind the buildings were not as glamorous as those facing the public.Every once in a while, you can see a row of tin trash cans full of garbage displayed on one side.

In some ancient buildings, you can also see safety ladders spiraling down from the upper floors.

The two of them, plus their tail who had been following them from the beginning, had never fallen behind or turned. The three of them finally slowed down their galloping pace after running wildly.

The sound of the commotion had disappeared, and Zhang Cishun gasped and said: "We changed directions three times and passed through at least four blocks... but I'm afraid it's still too close."

The turmoil will spread with the fleeing crowd, Zhang Cishun knows this, and Jing Shuo also understands it.

Jing Shuo slowed down, partly to soothe his fast-running heart and lungs, and partly to confirm the direction to move forward.

The man following the two of them said nothing, just panting silently.

Jing Shuo glanced at him, because the hood on his head fell down because of the running just now and the tearing of the cloak on his body caused by the knife before, and the long gap also exposed the clothes he was wearing. clothes inside.

It also revealed the short knife he had been holding in his hand.

That bloody dagger.

"Don't be nervous, I have no ill will."

As if he was afraid that Jing Shuo would stab him without saying a word, the man hurriedly took two steps back, took off his hood, and revealed his face.

It was a thin, sunken cheek, and a dark, chapped face.

But obviously Jing Shuo didn't know him, let alone Zhang Cishun.

"I heard about you when I was in the downtown area..." He said, "Jing Shuo!"

"There are many people in Xiacheng District who have heard of me. Who do you think they are?" Jing Shuo raised his hand, stretched out the blood-stained knife from the tear in his cloak, and pointed the tip at him.

"Stay away, I don't mind killing another one."

Before the chaos broke out, his position in the team was not far from Zhang Cishun and the others, so when Jing Shuo took out the knife to kill, he witnessed the whole process.

The 12-year-old's face is still a little immature, but the awe of life is no longer in the indifferent eyes.

People in the downtown area usually don't have awe for life, but Jing Shuo is the best of them.

Otherwise, a 12-year-old boy would not be able to keep a house by himself.

"I'm going, I'm going."

Perhaps he was frightened by Jing Shuo, because the other party walked very neatly.

Zhang Cishun stared at him until the fork in the road they passed before turned and disappeared, and then he looked away.

Jing Shuo retracted the short knife, thought for a while, took off the cloak on his body, and wiped the blood on the knife with it.

Then he threw it into the trash bin not far away.

"This was a premeditated attack. I saw the man's face, which was very clean, not the appearance of the downtown area," Zhang Cishun said.

Jing Shuo nodded in agreement, recalling the riot scene at that time. No one would believe it if it was an unplanned attack, but who were the arsonists and murderers?Why?
He frowned and thought for a long time, but couldn't think of anything.

"No matter what their purpose was, it has obviously been achieved or most of it has been achieved. The parade has fallen into a riot, and the riot will soon spread to the entire upper city as the flow of people disperses."

"This place won't be stable for long." Zhang Cishun said.

While speaking, Jing Shuo suddenly pulled Zhang Cishun into the shadows.What Zhang Cishun was about to say suddenly fell silent.

Amidst the quiet breathing, the narrow light and shadow reflected on the ground quickly passed by several figures.

"The riot has spread." Jing Shuo said.

"Are there any other defensive forces in Uptown?"

"City Guard."

"We can't run anymore. The streets and alleys of Uptown will soon be filled with rioting crowds. No matter where we run, the final result will be the same."

"But we have to find a way to take advantage of this chaotic period to return to the middle city or even the lower city before the City Guards or even the Wilderness Army takes action. The upper city is no longer safe for us." Jing Shuo said: "If we stay in Here, the only result is to be arrested."

"I know, but I think now is not a good time to leave. Let's hide first and wait until the situation calms down before going back quietly. And I think we need to know who is leading this riot and why. "

"Why? Is it important?" Jing Shuo asked.

"Because we were among the crowd at the parade, many people saw it." Zhang Cishun said: "If we go back to the lower city without knowing anything, and the upper city decides to If we dig out everyone involved, it would be very dangerous for us to go back without knowing anything.”

"Downtown is so chaotic, they can't find it."

"No, don't underestimate the power they can exert."

Zhang Cishun rarely spoke to Jing Shuo so firmly, after a while of silence, Jing Shuo still agreed with Zhang Cishun's idea.

But new problems arise.

In this uptown area, which can be described as strange, where can we find a safe enough shelter?

"The streets and alleys are very dangerous, so..." Zhang Cishun stretched out his hand, pointing his finger above his head.

Jing Shuo looked up and saw the spiral staircase.

"You're going to... go to the house of the Uptowners? I don't think that's a good idea. They have guns in their hands."

"Let's just avoid the houses that are inhabited. If not...I don't think Uptown people always live with guns."

"Okay, your voice is loud, you are right." Jing Shuo curled his lips.

This is an expression that is usually difficult to see on his face.Only at this time, Zhang Cishun will realize that the boy in front of him is only 12 years old.

(End of this chapter)