As soon as Chen Shouyu stepped out, he ran into Yan Hong, who was walking towards him.

At that moment, she was carrying a basin of water.

"Sister Hong, are you alright?"

Chen Shouyu looked at Yan Hong with an apologetic expression.

Today, he is already one of the most important figures in Hejian County.

But he didn't have the airs of a big shot at all.

He can both brandish a sword and fiercely challenge rival gangs, and sit on a street corner eating fried dough sticks and drinking soy milk.

Although Yan Hong was just his mother's maid, he was still willing to call her "elder sister".

He didn't look down on any of the top courtesans, big or small, in the Rain Dew Pavilion.

There is no distinction between high and low, noble and base, in any profession.

If it weren't for survival, who would be willing to come here and sell their smiles?

"Young master, I'm fine. You can go ahead and get back to your work!"

Yan Hong lowered her head, a blush rising on her face.

It was as if she were a young woman experiencing her first love, meeting the person she admired.

"good!"

Chen Shouyu nodded and then walked downstairs.

After Chen Shouyu left, the blush on Yan Hong's face disappeared.

She carried the water and walked into the room.

......

Behind Yululou, there is a river.

Across the river were rows of low, single-story houses.

These bungalows were inhabited by laborers who made a living at the docks.

Unlike the bustling city on the other side of the river, this place is much quieter.

Even the lights were barely visible.

From the darkness came the sound of vomiting.

The drunk laborer staggered to his feet and then pushed open a half-closed door.

The moonlight shone down, illuminating the exquisite face of the person inside the room.

Within this breathtaking beauty, there seems to be an unyielding chill.

She doesn't belong here, and it seems as if she doesn't even belong to this world.

The laborer, who had been drinking heavily, closed the door and knelt down in one smooth motion.

"Greetings, Miss. All the hidden sentries from the dock to the Rain Dew Pavilion have been eliminated!"

Yan Han lowered his head, awaiting the judgment of the woman before him.

As the head of Spiderweb Jiangzhou, Yan Han controls a vast intelligence network.

For this operation, he also transferred his best personnel to the Hejian Wharf.

In his view, no matter how strong the newcomer was, it would be impossible for them to detect his elite troops.

But the truth is, his people did nothing, yet they were all wiped out by Chen Xinchen.

Cutting the grass will inevitably alert the snake.

The so-called "Chen Xinchen" must have already become alert.

One wrong move and the plan will fall apart.

It's not a big deal if he dies, but if something happens to the young lady, that would be a real disaster.

After all, the young lady in front of them was not only the legitimate daughter of the Dongfang family, but her brother was also an extraordinary person.

Even Yan Han had only heard snippets of information about it from the previous Spider Web Master, Dongfang Quancheng.

A few words may not explain much.

But Yan Han had never seen Dongfang Quan Cheng treat him like a savior.

"It won't affect anything!"

Dongfang Qingkong gently shook his head.

She was mentally prepared from the very beginning.

Whether Chen Xinchen is himself or that other person, he is not someone that so-called elite secret agents can easily provoke.

If you really want to monitor a powerhouse of that level, you'd probably have to send out a powerhouse of Uncle Qingshan's level, just like you did with Shen Jinghe.

But it's clear that the family wouldn't use a powerhouse of that level.

After all, if Chen Xinchen really is Chen Xinchen, then rashly monitoring him might backfire.

If Chen Xinchen is that person in disguise, then sending Uncle Qingshan and the others to monitor him might just lead to them falling into his trap, and the Jiangzhou battle might repeat itself.

With the royal clan's secret realm about to reopen, the clan will not accept the fall of another top expert.

After all, the rewards for this Royal Secret Realm are extremely generous.

The rewards were so generous that even families that were preparing to close their mountains to avoid Li Fan's advance could no longer sit still!

No one doubted the authenticity of the Dharma Body Pill.

After all, the Ziyang Immortal Sect not only dispatched two of its main hall masters.

Behind it lies the immortal sect of the upper realm.

Once the Dharma Body Pill is obtained, the family's powerful members can use it to break free from their shackles.

From this moment on, the four great families emerged from hiding, their power unstoppable!

Dongfang Qingkong looked towards the opposite bank, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

The result she's been waiting for will likely arrive soon, barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Yan Hong was her personal maid.

When it comes to handling matters, there will naturally be no mistakes.

More importantly, she is an ordinary person.

He is not proficient in martial arts and has not practiced immortality.

She was the perfect spy, and of course, a suicide squad member.

If something happens to her, there's only one possibility.

Chen Xinchen, that person.

After all, only that person would be so ruthless as to kill anyone who is suspicious.

Chen Xinchen disdains killing ordinary people.

......

"Greetings, Hall Master Chen!"

"Master Chen, how about a couple of drinks?"

As soon as Chen Shouyu came downstairs, he was greeted by a constant stream of regular customers.

These people included wealthy local merchants from Hejian Wharf, as well as big spenders from Hejian County.

Compared to outsiders, they were more familiar with Chen Shouyu and naturally knew his temperament.

"Mr. Li, next time, next time!"

"Lord Wang, eat, drink, and have fun. I have some matters to attend to."

After responding to each question, Chen Shouyu prepared to leave.

Just then, he saw a familiar figure.

Senior Chen, what brings him here?

Could it be that my talent is really that good?

Did you take a liking to me at first glance?

"Should you clear the area yourself, or should I do it?"

Li Fan's voice pulled Chen Shouyu back to reality.

Chen Shouyu was slightly taken aback.

Clear the area?

What area is being cleared?

Why clear the area?

While Chen Shouyu was still in a daze, a crack appeared in the bronze sword box.

In an instant, the laughter and chatter in the Rain Dew Pavilion ceased.

An invisible pressure enveloped everyone.

It was as if a sword had appeared before everyone's eyes.

The sword was pressed against his brow.

To move is certain death.

Inside the Rain and Dew Pavilion, there was a deathly silence.

"Senior Chen, please show mercy."

The matter of offending you has nothing to do with the people here!

Chen Shouyu explained under pressure.

"All irrelevant personnel, get out!"

Li Fan's voice remained indifferent.

After he spoke, the pressure that had been as solid as a physical force vanished.

Upstairs and downstairs, those who had been drinking and making merry all looked disheveled.

Many people didn't even have their pants pulled up.

But at this point, it was clear that there was no time to worry about that.

Run, run as far as you can.

Even a fool knows what that oppressive aura of death just now represented.

......

"Master!"

"Young Master!"

Inside the Rain and Dew Pavilion, some people also stepped forward.

Among these people were martial artists from the Xia Ke Tang (Heroes' Hall) and people from the Yu Lu Lou (Rain and Dew Pavilion).

"Get the hell out of here!"

Chen Shouyu rebuked him sternly.

At this moment, he was no longer as amiable as before.

Chen Shouyu knew very well that for a powerful figure like Chen Xinchen, human life was worthless.

The laws of the Great Zhou Dynasty could not restrain them at all.

Letting these people go before he makes a move is undoubtedly the most sensible thing to do.

Chen Shouyu's words did have an effect.

The people who had gathered around started to walk away.

Li Fan sat imposingly in the center of the first floor, letting the figures drift away one by one.

Many of the departing figures were martial artists.

However, the strength of these people was rather unsatisfactory.

If I had to describe it, it would be that it has perfectly integrated into the county-level system.

This is clearly different from the people we were just keeping an eye on.