Jiang Rushuai escaped from the government office, only to find that the world outside was in turmoil, and people from all sides wanted his life.
Left with no other choice, Jiang Rushuai fled to Penglai Inn to seek help from his friend Shen Jue.
When Shen Jue appeared, He Miao exclaimed in surprise, "It's actually Xiao He?"
Good heavens! Xiao He wasn't even on the poster, and she hadn't even noticed the cast list. To her utter surprise, Xiao He was actually in the show!
Xiao He's portrayal of Mu Ze remains one of He Miao's favorite characters to this day.
Shen Jue is a cold-faced but warm-hearted person. Although he said he disliked Jiang Rushuai for causing trouble, he still provided protection for Jiang Rushuai and helped him through a difficult period.
What He Miao found interesting was that the Penglai Inn only had one cook, Shen Jue, who was always busy with the kitchen. Although they kept mentioning the landlady, her face was never shown, and even her figure was half-hidden, making her seem very mysterious.
However, at the same time, this proprietress was very well-informed, even more so than Jiang Rushuai, and directly pointed out a clear path for Jiang Rushuai, telling him to go to the Chai family in Jiangnan.
It is said that in Jiangnan, the business of selling official salt privately is currently mainly managed by the Chai family. Relying on the power of the Chai Prime Minister, they have absolute control over the salt mines on the ground and the transportation along the river. Even in such a rich place as Jiangnan, they have exploited the people to the point of misery.
It is important to understand that controlling the salt supply was one of the important means of strengthening centralized power in ancient times. Salt is also a necessity for maintaining human physiological functions and plays an important role in human health. Even though ordinary people at that time could not afford to eat meat and fish every day, a long-term lack of salt would lead to a decline in physical fitness, not to mention illness, and even less strength to live. Social order would also change accordingly.
The only good news is that the more powerful and arrogant the Chai family becomes, the more people will dislike them.
Jiang Rushuai might be able to use this to carve out a way for himself to survive.
Immediately afterwards, the plot reached a minor climax as the people chasing Jiang Rushuai finally gathered at Penglai Inn.
When a burly man loudly questioned the person pouring water in front of him about where Jiang Rushuai was, He Miao couldn't help but clench her fingers in worry.
Oh no, is Xiao He going to log off right after logging on?
The young man in front of him, dressed in a tattered pudding-like outfit, simply put down the teapot he was pouring water, wiped the saliva that had sprayed onto his face, and said calmly, "Please enjoy your meal, guest."
"I'm asking you a question!"
A Guan Dao slashed down vertically, grazing Shen Jue's cheek before crashing heavily onto the table, leaving a deep crack. Shen Jue didn't even blink, coldly watching the burly man courting death before him.
“I know you, Shen Jue. You’re known in the martial arts world as ‘Bonecrusher’.”
The fact that Shen Jue could use his signature move as his nickname already showed his extraordinary talent, but clearly, this burly man didn't think so.
“They are all afraid of you, but I am not! You and Jiang Rushuai are close friends, so you should know his whereabouts! I advise you to think carefully, otherwise my broadsword will not show any mercy.”
As he spoke, Guan Dao was drawn, and the table shattered instantly. The once bustling inn lobby had become so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Everyone was doing their own thing, but all eyes were fixed on Shen Jue.
Meanwhile, someone began to slowly draw their knife—
Shen Jue stared at the burly man, his gaze finally settling on the shattered remains of the table. He narrowed his eyes and then let out a long sigh.
"This will cost us money—"
The next moment, a whirlwind swept in, and the young man's movement to draw his sword was so fast that even the viewers in front of the screen couldn't see it clearly. In the blink of an eye, the burly man who had been so arrogantly wielding the guandao was now reduced to only half an arm, and the hilt of the guandao was nothing but a skeleton.
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