CHAPTER 380: CHAPTER 339: HIS "OPPOSITION" TURNS INTO RIGHT!_2

"Nine?"

Upon hearing this number, Shang Ruyi was quite startled.

She always knew Wanggang Village was teeming with talent. Previously, she had crossed paths with Second Master Xiao Yuansui and Fourth Master Lu Yong, and she was even aware of Xiao Yuansui’s subordinate, Hua Ziyang, known as Little Li Guang. But she didn’t expect that in just a year, their forces had considerably strengthened.

Shang Ruyi said, "I had only heard of Wang Quyi and Xiao Yuansui before. Who are the others?"

Shen Wuzheng said, "Sixth Master Li Wen Yang and Eighth Master Wu Qian need not be mentioned. Following Xiao Yuansui is Third Master Wang Quren. He is Wang Quyi’s brother, but due to his gentle and timid nature, he doesn’t have much influence in Wanggang Village. However, he is absolutely loyal to his brother. As for Fourth Master Lu Yong—"

At this point, he glanced at Yu Wenye.

Yu Wenye calmly said, "He was killed by me at Xingluo Granary."

Shen Wuzheng continued, "After his death, it’s said that someone else was elected to replace his position in Wanggang Village, but the specifics of who it is remain unknown."

Shang Ruyi asked, "Then, who ranks fifth?"

Shen Wuzheng replied, "I’ve heard it’s a woman."

"A woman?!"

"Correct, but her specific name is also unknown. I only heard it from Li Wen Yang. She is said to be a skilled martial artist, a true heroine. She is the only female among the Nine Great Households of Wanggang Village, yet she ranks fifth, clearly not an ordinary character."

Shang Ruyi was somewhat surprised, not expecting a female leader in Wanggang Village.

Upon reflection, she shouldn’t be surprised. Women are not inferior by nature. Even if she hasn’t achieved much herself, people she knows, like Lei Yu, are General’s Tiger Daughters who surpass men. This time, they were able to avoid the ambush by Liang Shide and Xiao Yuansui in advance, likely thanks to her.

The female leader in Wanggang Village, she thought, must be similar to Lei Yu.

Although she carried the enemy’s title, the thought of Lei Yu gave Shang Ruyi a sudden favorable impression of this Fifth Master.

She asked again, "And then?"

Shen Wuzheng said, "Seventh Master, named Shen Tu Tai."

For the previous ones, even if he didn’t know their names, he could say a thing or two, but for Shen Tu Tai, after saying the name, he didn’t speak further.

However, it wasn’t because they knew nothing about him.

On the contrary, just mentioning the name left nothing more to be said, as this name was well-known to them.

Especially to Yu Wenye.

As it was said, Shen Tu Tai should be approaching his thirties but had already become famous early on. It wasn’t his striking looks or impressive background that made him famous, just two words — "can fight."

He excelled in wielding a long spear, almost unchallenged on the battlefield, and even within the Da Ye Dynasty’s army, there was a saying. Every man over fifteen who knew some martial arts wanted to challenge Shen Tu Tai, which showed his martial prowess and widespread fame.

However, while he was famous, he lacked real power at home due to his aggressive demeanor, disdain for others, and countless years of invincible achievements in war, yet he remained just a vanguard. Eventually dissatisfied with his superiors’ misconduct, he accidentally killed one and decided to become an outlaw, going through several twists and turns before joining Wanggang Village.

After hearing the name Shen Tu Tai, Yu Wenye was silent for a moment before saying, "Unexpectedly, even with his martial prowess, he can only be the Seventh Master in Wanggang Village. Apparently, Wang Quyi doesn’t think that highly of him. He misjudged his associates again."

Shang Ruyi couldn’t help but take a glance at him.

Previously, if her unexpected fondness for the female Fifth Master stemmed from thinking of Lei Yu, Yu Wenye’s words for Shen Tu Tai showed outright lamentation and even admiration.

She softly said, "You—"

Yu Wenye looked up at her, seemingly unbothered by displaying his emotions, just giving a faint smile, and then turned to Shen Wuzheng, saying, "I’m somewhat familiar with those mentioned earlier. But who is the Ninth Master? I had never heard they had a Ninth Master before."

Shen Wuzheng said, "I only learned about it this time, after interacting with Li Wen Yang and Wu Qian, that Wanggang Village now has a Ninth Master."

"Who is it?"

"I heard it’s a child."

"What?!"

Both Yu Wenye and Shang Ruyi were taken aback, and this reaction was clearly something Shen Wuzheng had experienced before. He smiled faintly, saying, "I also found it odd at first, but according to Li Wen Yang and others, the Ninth Master is indeed a child."

"..."

"Interestingly, many had criticisms of Shen Tu Tai, but regarding this child, there was hardly any comment."