Li Xi felt uneasy; the gyrfalcon still hadn't returned.
Before setting off, I specifically told Chu Ran to send the message and the bird together, but there has been no news for several days.
There was no response from the Hidden Sect either, leaving her feeling powerless. Meanwhile, Huang Lao Er's constant urging was giving her a headache.
She understood that she could no longer wait passively.
Rather than letting Huang Lao Er bother her, she should proactively find him something to do so that he won't have time to think about her for the time being. This way, she can keep him occupied and also buy herself some time.
After a moment's thought, Li Xi disguised himself as an ordinary middle-aged man and went to Master Huang's casino.
She put on a mask specially made for her by Du Yifei. The mask was carefully crafted according to her bone structure and could fit her facial contours almost perfectly, which changed her appearance dramatically.
In addition, she skillfully adjusted her temperament and posture, making her look like an ordinary passerby, not attracting anyone's special attention.
Having made these preparations, she went to the casino alone.
Two burly thugs stood guard at the entrance, their sharp eyes scrutinizing everyone who entered the casino.
Li Xi knew perfectly well that these thugs were Master Huang's right-hand men. They were responsible for maintaining order and security at the casino, and they would stop anyone who might threaten the casino's safety without hesitation.
He deftly pulled a shiny silver ingot from his pocket and swiftly stuffed it into the hand of one of the thugs.
The thug felt the weight of the silver in his hand and his eyes lit up, but he didn't let them pass immediately. Instead, he glanced at his companion out of the corner of his eye. His companion nodded slightly, indicating that they could go.
The casino was bustling with noise, and all sorts of people gathered there.
Li Xi mingled in the crowd, her sharp eyes scanning every corner.
She walked to a gambling table, placed bets and flipped cards with practiced ease, all her movements appearing so natural.
However, on the other side of the gambling table, a tall, thin man dressed in a black robe caught her attention.
This person had deep eyes, as if he could see through everything, which made Li Xi feel wary.
She continued placing her bets discreetly, trying to glean more information from the man's words and actions.
However, the mysterious man seemed not to notice her, simply sitting quietly, occasionally placing bets, and then silently waiting for the results.
Seeing that she had won three or four thousand taels, Li Xi decided to leave.
Just as she had anticipated, someone tried to prevent her from leaving.
She threw out a smoke bomb, and instantly the area was filled with smoke. Li Xi took the opportunity to disappear into the crowd.
The mysterious man also came out behind her and followed her.
Sensing someone following her, she quickly turned into a dead end.
"You've been following me for so long, is there anything I can help you with?" Li Xi leaned against the wall, smiling as he looked at the mysterious masked man in front of him.
The mysterious man didn't speak, he just watched her quietly.
"Since you're not willing to speak, I'll take my leave." Li Xi shrugged and prepared to depart.
However, just as she turned to leave, the mysterious man suddenly struck, grabbing her wrist with lightning speed. Caught off guard, she stared in astonishment at the man before her.
The man then ripped off his mask, revealing a familiar and handsome face. He looked intently at Li Xijian and finally spoke, "Young Master Li, it is I."
Li Xi stared intently, then froze. She never expected to run into this person here.
"You've mistaken me for someone else. My surname isn't Li." She shook off his hand and turned to leave.
Seeing this, Situ Feng stepped forward to stop him, "Hey, don't be in such a hurry to leave." He said with a grin, "I know who you are, I'd recognize you even if you turned to ashes."
Seeing that Li Xi had stopped, she turned around and looked at him coldly, "I don't know you. What kind of behavior is this, two grown men pulling and tugging at each other here?"
Situ Feng didn't seem to care about her coldness and said with a smile, "It's alright, it's enough that I know you. We haven't seen each other in a long time, how about we find a place to catch up?"
This guy has probably been following her for days; even in such disguise, he still recognized her. Looks like I'll have to test him out a bit more.
So Li Xi pretended to be surprised and asked him, "Young Master Situ, how did you recognize me?"
He touched his hair shyly, deliberately keeping everyone in suspense.
Somewhat embarrassed, he said, "It just so happens that we're staying at the same inn. I was going to say hello, but you rushed out. Seeing that you were alright, I followed you to see what you were up to, and I didn't expect you to be going to the casino too."
It would be a miracle if she believed that; they really think she's a fool.
However, this person is elusive and we don't know what his purpose is. It's safer to keep this kind of person out in the open.
"What a coincidence! How about we grab a drink?"
Situ Feng did not refuse, and the two found a restaurant to sit down. Li Xi poured him a glass of wine, which he took and drank in one gulp.
Li Xi tentatively asked, "If I may be so bold as to ask, what brings Young Master Situ to Huangshi Town this time?"
He put down his wine glass, a deep look flashing in his eyes: "I came here to find an old friend who once lived in this Huangshi Town."
Li Xi sneered inwardly. It seemed that Situ Feng was indeed putting on a show.
However, she didn't mind; on the contrary, she found listening to his nonsense amusing. She decided to continue playing along and see what he really wanted.
She smiled slightly and poured him another glass of wine. "Since Young Master Situ hasn't found any clues yet, why not stay a few more days? Perhaps we'll make some new discoveries."
Situ Feng took the wine glass and gave Li Xi a deep look, as if trying to see through her thoughts.
However, she kept drinking one cup after another, as if trying to get herself drunk, and finally she staggered back to the inn.
Just as she was about to rest, her craving for a cigarette kicked in, and she couldn't help but sit cross-legged.
He closed his eyes, began to take deep breaths, and tried to use his inner strength to calm the intense desire...
After learning what had happened at the casino, Master Huang was so angry that he couldn't sleep. He couldn't believe someone dared to cause trouble on his turf; it was a challenge and an insult to him.
He immediately summoned his men to investigate the truth and severely punish those who dared to cause trouble in his casino.
He wanted everyone to know that his casino was an inviolable forbidden zone, and anyone who dared to cause trouble there would pay a heavy price.
However, at daybreak, an even more startling message arrived—the meteorite had disappeared.
This news was like a cold wind, instantly dispelling the anger in Master Huang's heart.
He had no time to spare and immediately rode his horse at full speed toward Yuncheng.
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