Chapter 433 I Don’t Do Business That Losses

After a few words, Zhao Shen felt that this man seemed rough, but he was thoughtful and cunning, and there was a reason why he could survive in such a chaotic place.

After thinking for a moment, he found a chair and sat down. He looked at the person opposite him and said slowly, "Your brother, Huo Xun, was a fourth-rank Zhenwei General under General Ji. Eleven years ago, his entire family died in a fire. You also served in the army and survived the fire, but you came to Mobei. Why?"

The north is dry and rainy, and droughts often occur. Any spark can ignite, and fires for no reason are not uncommon.

Therefore, the death of Huo Xun's entire family in the fire did not arouse any suspicion at the time.

But this time, Zhao Shen came out of seclusion with Ji Yunshu to investigate the various forces along the way and only then discovered Huo Cong.

If his brother really died in the fire, it would be very unusual that he survived and did not return to the army but ran to Mobei.

His words made Huo Cong's body tense for a moment, and his expression became a little solemn, but he quickly recovered. "You know so much. No reason. I don't like being restricted in the army. It's so much better to be free here."

Zhao Shen didn't think that the other party would reveal his true feelings to him on their first meeting. He nodded calmly: "Okay, whatever you think is good."

Huo Cong: “…”

Although this man looked calm and composed, he inexplicably exuded a sense of arrogance. "Have you forgotten that your life is still in my hands?"

Zhao Shen raised his eyes to look at him: "Can you kill me?"

Huo Chong was a little discouraged. After just a brief fight, he knew that he would not end up like the man he was facing.

But he has a thousand men under his command. Does this man really think he can defeat more than a thousand people?

Zhao Shen seemed to know what he was thinking and chuckled, "Let's not even talk about the price you'd have to pay to kill me. If I die here, all your men will be buried with me. Do we have some deep hatred?"

Huo Cong had realized early on that this man was unusual, but hearing his confident words still inflamed his anger: "I'll kill you and put the blame on the Liu family. After all, it was Liu Ze who wanted your life in the first place."

Zhao Shen shook his head. "Master Huo, you're not naive enough to think I came here alone, are you? The Liu family brought about their own destruction, and you want to follow in their footsteps?"

Huo Chong felt that he was looking at him as if he were an idiot. He hadn't felt so aggrieved in a long time since he came here and established himself.

But I have to admit that what he said makes sense.

Feeling that this person was somewhat dangerous, Huo Chong wanted to throw him away: "I won't do business at a loss. I'll let you go, and you have to make up for what Liu Ze promised to give me."

Zhao Shen shook his head again: "I told you what I came here for. I can't do what Liu Ze promised you."

Huo Cong was stunned. This man was not joking. He really wanted to investigate the Liu family: "Who are you?"

The Liu family has been making money along the Mobei route for more than a year or two, and they have become more and more daring in recent years. Huo Chong is well aware of this.

But that wasn't his concern.

As far as he knew, a local aristocratic family like the Liu family was already a behemoth, not to mention that they had a powerful backer behind them, which was why they could always be safe and sound.

Such a force is definitely not something that ordinary people can easily touch.

"It doesn't matter who I am. What's important is that we clean up these traitors before the two countries go to war. Mr. Huo was also a soldier, so he wouldn't want our soldiers to die in vain because of these innocent people."

Zhao Shen's voice was faint, but Huo Chong trembled all over when he heard it.

No matter how much resentment he had in his heart, those soldiers who shed blood on the battlefield were innocent.

He didn't know how credible Zhao Shen's words were, but at this moment, it seemed that he was the only one he could trust.

He couldn't help but look at Zhao Shen for a moment. He really couldn't be sure where this seemingly weak pretty boy got the confidence to say such words.

That’s right, even though Zhao Shen has been exposed to wind and sun these days, his face is still fair.

This young man from aristocratic family, who obviously has never suffered any hardship, seems to like to have wild ideas.

Huo Cong thought so in his heart, but considering what Zhao Shen had just said, he became more patient: "What exactly do you want me to do?"

Zhao Shen was also unequivocal: "Tell Liu Ze that you have killed me."

"Take advantage of his own trick?" Huo Cong understood, but still warned, "The little beauty with you is about to fall into his hands."

"It's hard to say who will fall into whose hands."

In the scorching summer, Zhao Shen's voice sounded like frost and snow, revealing a chill.

Huo Cong shuddered and suddenly felt that the person in front of him was a ruthless person.

The woman was obviously very important to him, but she was still ruthlessly left to Yanagisawa, who obviously had bad intentions.

After discussing it here, Huo Chong sent people to do the job. Although he felt a little aggrieved, he was not as stupid as Liu Ze. He knew who he could offend and who he could not.

And deep down, he didn't like families like the Liu family. Even if he couldn't move them this time, it would be good to give them some trouble.

On the other side, Liu Ze personally received the people sent by Huo Cong.

Hearing that the other party said that the person was dead, his heart was filled with joy, and a bit of happiness appeared on his face: "Mr. Huo is still reliable. Where is the body?"

The man said, "Feed the wolf. It's so hot, are you still keeping it to smell it? Our boss always keeps his word. When will you deliver the things you promised?"

Liu Ze said, "Please rest assured, Mr. Huo, I will arrange for someone to deliver it as soon as I return to Daxia."

The man said, "Our boss said he won't do business that will lose money. He has dealt with it for you. You can take the item right away."

Although Liu Ze had dealt with Huo Cong several times before, he had always been easy to talk to. He didn't expect Huo Cong to be so pushy this time. He couldn't help but ask, "This isn't the first time I've worked with Mr. Huo. When have we ever had any problems? Why is Mr. Huo so anxious?"

The visitor said expressionlessly, "Mobei is about to go to war with Daxia. Our boss said you're doing something that could cost you your life. Who knows when he'll be gone? Who will he turn to for help? Or could you write a note?"

Liu Ze couldn't help but feel suffocated. This person was cursing him blatantly, but he couldn't get angry.

Especially the sentence that what he did was something that would cost him his head. The Liu family had been on this road for so many years, so he was not surprised that Huo Cong could guess something, but saying it so bluntly was obviously a threat to him.

Writing a note is even more impossible, because anything written on the paper will become evidence.

Who knows what Huo Cong will do with it.

He regretted asking Huo Chong for help for a moment. It was just a matter of dealing with a weak scholar. He could actually do it himself. There was no need to make so much trouble and pay so much.

These thoughts flashed through his mind for a moment, but he still suppressed them.

It would be inappropriate for him to do it himself. If Ji Yunshu found out, all his efforts would be wasted.

Now the person died at the hands of the bandits, and it had nothing to do with him. It was clean and neat, and this was the best way.

After a moment's thought, he said, "I also brought a batch of grain this time, but it's for the people of Mobei. We can't afford too much. I'll give you fifty dan first, and I'll make up for it later. What do you think?"

It is impossible to owe a debt. In this area, owing a debt to Huo Chong is simply seeking death.