The two came to a small courtyard that was tidy. Xiao Lubuhua knocked on the door a few times, and soon a neatly dressed servant came to open the door and welcomed the two in.

The servants also took over the horses brought by the two men and led them to the stables, where they arranged for food and water.

Xiao Lubuhua took Jin Yong with him, pointing to various places in the yard and saying with a smile:

"This property has been vacant for a long time. It's just sitting there getting moldy, so I might as well give it to you. From now on, when we brothers drink together and it gets late, we can rest here. You don't have to rush around at night and get into trouble.

The place is a bit shabby, I hope Brother Jin doesn't mind it."

Jin Yong was immediately surprised:

"Brother, this is unacceptable! This is too expensive!

I often bother you, big brother, and I've often been drinking your wine for free, but I haven't done anything in return. How can you have the nerve to keep accepting such expensive gifts?"

The chestnut horse that Jin Yong is riding now was given to him by Xiao Lubuhua.

Although it was not as majestic as the blue horse that Xiao Lubuhua rode, it was also tall and strong, with shiny fur. No matter how you looked at it, it was far superior to the poor horses allocated to the Qianhu Camp.

Xiao Lubuhua laughed heartily:

"You and I are brothers, so it's awkward to talk about these things. 'Money is a jerk, spend it and earn more'! These material possessions are nothing compared to the precious bond between us brothers."

"No, no, this won't do. Big brother, how about this? I won't be so distant with you! If I get drunk one day, I can just stay here. I dare not accept such a valuable gift from you."

"Hey, Brother Jin, you're great in every way, but you're just too polite. We're brothers, why should we be so formal?"

Xiao Lubuhua pulled Jin Yong and walked into the house.

As he walked, he said:

"This house isn't big, and the location is remote, so it's not worth much. Brother Jin, don't worry too much about it.

If you, Brother Jin, were to live here, you'd need someone to serve you. It took me quite some time to find the right person.

I hope Brother Jin will accept it readily and not be polite with me.

Otherwise, wouldn't all my efforts be in vain, like flirting with a blind man?"

Jin Yong was intrigued by Xiao Lubuhua's words. Just find someone to serve him, or a trafficker. There was no shortage of people. Why did he need to plan for so long?

Thinking of a certain possibility, Jin Yong's heart began to beat wildly. Then he denied his own fantasy.

Xiao Lubuhua opened the door and pulled Jin Yong in.

The big kang in the room was covered with an exquisite and fine kang mat, and on top of the kang mat was a brocade quilt with a lake green background and a bright red pattern of mandarin ducks playing in the water.

Sitting quietly above was a young woman with her hands tied and her eyes blindfolded.

The walnut had been taken out of her mouth, but she did not cry or make a fuss. She just stayed there quietly, with her legs hanging down, sitting on the edge of the kang, quietly waiting for her fate.

She was wearing a bean green cotton silk dress, an apricot yellow jacket, a moon-white belt, and had two buns on her head with several jade hairpins. She looked exceptionally elegant and charming.

Jin Yong turned to look at Xiao Lubuhua: "Brother! You really are my dear brother!"

Xiao Lubuhua smiled with satisfaction: "Brother Jin, please don't refuse this gift!"

Jin Yong's eyes flashed with a beast-like light. He excitedly grabbed Xiao Lubuhua's hand and shouted, "No refuse, no refuse! Thank you, big brother!"

Xia Yujiao shifted slightly nervously, shrank her feet, and tried her best to reduce her presence.

She heard two men's voices, one of whom sounded very much like Jin Yong.

So, he was the one who kidnapped me?

I don’t know how anxious my mother is right now!

I am an unfilial daughter who has repeatedly caused trouble for my parents. Now I have caused such a terrible thing... Perhaps I should have been more decisive when I hanged myself.

Two lines of clear tears slowly flowed down Xia Yujiao's cheeks.

She cried quietly, without making any sound.

At this time, Xiao Lubuhua had quietly retreated, leaving only the excited Jin Yong alone.

Xiao Lubuhua arrived in the courtyard, and soon, attentive servants brought in tables and chairs, laid out cushions, brewed hot tea, and served snacks. Xiao Lubuhua slowly walked to the table and sat down, sipping his tea slowly. One hand drummed on the table, his head lowered, his mind racing with thoughts of when to use Jin Yong's move.

It is true that Xiao Lubuhua values Jin Yong, but it is not because of his temperament or character, but because of his martial arts and his position.

Jin Yong’s current position allows him to order the city gates to be opened.

Moreover, he likes to drink and fight, has a good reputation and a good background. Almost everyone in the Qianhu Suo of Beiguan Town recognizes his face.

With this card, it might be of great help when needed.

However, what he had done so far was not enough to make Jin Yong willingly work for him at the risk of having his entire clan executed.

The more he interacted with Jin Yong, the more Xiao Lubuhua felt that Jin Yong was essentially a heartless and ungrateful person.

Especially when he learned that Jin Yong did not hesitate to cause his wife to "die suddenly" for the sake of a concubine, Xiao Lubuhua had a very deep understanding of Jin Yong's character.

If you really want to use him, you can't count on his friendship, but can only rely on interests to attract him and use leverage to control him.

Fortunately, I have been planning for a long time, and the interests and leverage are ready.

Jin Yong has opened the city gate for his "caravan" several times.

Those smuggled items were naturally exempted from inspection and passed through customs smoothly.

Of course, the money he gave to Jin Yong as a profit every time was not a small amount.

Normally, he was allowed to open the city gate. When the critical moment came, as long as Jin Yong was willing to act as an insider, and with the help of his own men, breaking through the defense of Beiguan Town would be easy.

Thinking of the defense of Beiguan Town, Xiao Lubuhua couldn't help but feel a little angry.

Last time, on that remote mountain path that he had discovered, the pathfinders sent by his royal brother were actually severely defeated by a group of guys of unknown origin using some strange and bizarre things.

Later, that group of people set a fire, trapping many men.

In order to find out the mastermind behind this, he worked hard for a long time, and even asked his subordinates to put other things aside and focus on this one thing, but he still didn't find any clues!

The last letter from my royal brother revealed a bit of impatience and suspicion of me.

But I'm stuck there and can't find anything useful!

There was no other choice but to put the blame on the Mohist school in an ambiguous way.

Anyway, the last time the two countries went to war, those Mohist grandsons also helped Da Chu defend the city!