Chapter 122 Manager Chen, please.
Chen Yi looked the figure up and down, and even used his Qi Observation Technique.
It's settled.
That was Liu Lang.
Although he now has a small mustache, his complexion is pale and no longer rosy, and his clothing, appearance, and even the weapon at his waist have changed.
But he was indeed Liu Lang, the "Knife Madman" who had previously robbed the Xiao family of their medicinal herbs.
However, Liu Lang was seriously injured at this moment.
The wound on his chest not only caused him to lose too much blood, but also severely damaged his internal organs and the Qi Hai acupoint.
Seeing that he remained silent, Wang Ji glanced at Liu Lang, who seemed oblivious, and asked in a low voice:
"Is there a problem?"
Not being in the quiet room at the moment, he didn't dare to address him as "Sir".
Chen Yi shook his head slightly and said with a smile, "Now that Boss Wang has a large and successful business, he should indeed invite some skilled martial artists."
Upon hearing the sound, Liu Lang turned around and looked over Wang Ji before his gaze landed on Chen Yi, where he paused slightly in surprise.
He recognized Chen Yi's identity—the husband of Xiao Jinghong, who had defeated him in one move.
However, precisely because he recognized Chen Yi, he couldn't help but feel a little regretful.
Even a remarkable woman like Xiao Jinghong would choose a man who was clearly unworthy of her as her husband for the sake of the Xiao family's interests.
It's tragic, lamentable, and regrettable.
Thinking this, Liu Lang stood up, clasped his hands in greeting, and asked, "Manager, is there anything you need?"
Wang Ji shook his head, then introduced to Chen Yi, "This brother Liu Yun's swordsmanship is very strong."
"During the afternoon's trial, he defeated several people at the entrance with a single strike. He said he was not afraid of the evil spirits from the Illusionary Sound Sect that came that night."
Chen Yi hummed in agreement and greeted Liu Lang, or rather Liu Yun:
"Chen Yi and Chen Qingzhou of Jishi Pharmacy have long admired Brother Liu's name."
Liu Lang's lips twitched slightly, thinking to himself that this person was somewhat hypocritical.
He's just a nobody in the martial arts world now, what a load of rubbish.
"I know you, General Jinghong's husband?"
Chen Yi smiled and said, "Your Madam is more famous than I am, so it's not surprising that Brother Liu knows about her."
Liu Lang nodded, and seeing that the two were alright, he sat down on a chair by himself.
He was defeated by Xiao Jinghong, but he was still a fifth-grade swordsman who had earned the nickname "Sword Madman," so he couldn't help but feel a bit arrogant.
He didn't even consider a frail scholar worthy of his attention.
Even if he is the son-in-law of the Xiao family and Xiao Jinghong's husband, so what?
Although Chen Yi didn't know what he was thinking, he guessed a little, so he didn't say anything and walked outside.
Wang Ji followed behind, looking embarrassed, and said, "He just arrived and doesn't quite know the rules yet, please...please don't take offense."
Chen Yi raised his hand, wrote a few words on his back, and said:
"Mr. Wang, please wait a moment. It's getting late, so I won't bother you any longer."
After noticing this, Wang Ji resisted the urge to turn around and glance back, and nodded knowingly: "Take care, don't bother seeing me out."
He never expected that the江湖客 (jianghu ke, a wandering swordsman) brought by the brokerage firm would attract the attention of the adults, who even instructed him to take good care of him and keep an eye on him.
Upon closer reflection, it should be a good thing, indicating that he has found the right person.
If Chen Yi knew what Wang Ji was thinking, he'd probably laugh until his stomach hurt.
He just wanted to find out Liu Lang's purpose in disguising himself and hiding in Baicaotang, and who had inflicted the injuries on Liu Lang's body.
After all, the loss of the Xiao family's medicinal herbs that night was somewhat related to Liu Lang.
"However, he should not be on the same side as the Liu family, otherwise Shen Huatang would not have been able to come back that night."
Thinking this, Chen Yi looked up at the completely dark sky and quickened his pace toward the Xiao family.
Before I knew it, I had stayed at Baicaotang for quite a while, and I wondered if Xiaodie and the others had returned yet.
But just as he passed a restaurant, some sounds came from the deep alley next to it.
"Manager Chen?"
Chen Yi paused, then turned his head to look.
Then he saw a middle-aged man dressed in black staring at him with a sinister grin, holding a gleaming short knife in his hand.
Instantly, the hairs on the back of Chen Yi's neck stood on end, the Xuanwu Concealing Breath Technique stopped, and he secretly became vigilant.
"Who are you?"
"Manager Chen, please come with us. Someone wants to see you."
us?
Hearing the approaching figures behind and in front of him, Chen Yi knew he was now surrounded. He calmly asked:
"I wonder who wants to see me. This grand procession is quite frightening."
As soon as he finished speaking, someone behind him suddenly shoved him, and Chen Yi took the opportunity to enter the alley.
"Just go when I tell you to, and stop talking nonsense."
Chen Yi pretended to stagger a few steps, straightened up, and looked around. He then had a general idea of what was going on.
Three ninth-grade cultivators and two eighth-grade cultivators... they can be dealt with.
But at this moment, he was in a bustling city, with only two paths in front of him.
Either reveal your martial arts skills, or follow these people and take a look.
Chen Yi quickly made a decision. He touched the Divine Wine in his sleeve and said, "Lead the way."
It would be good to go and take a look.
Let's see who's so bold as to send people to rob people on the street.
Are you so sure he can't resist?
Several burly martial arts practitioners exchanged glances and then put away their weapons.
The middle-aged man in the lead nodded with a forced smile. "A wise move."
"Manager Chen, please."
While saying "please," the five martial arts practitioners actually surrounded him, blocking the view of passersby.
However, they clearly went to unnecessary lengths.
Even in the relatively bustling city of Shuzhou, the alleyways were dimly lit after nightfall.
Occasionally, when passing by the homes of the wealthy, one would see lanterns hanging at the entrance, barely illuminating a few feet of ground.
In the shadows, Chen Yi walked calmly among the group, memorizing the route and determining the direction as he went.
They walked for about half an hour.
Having traveled from the west of the city to the north, their current location was no more than five li away from the Xiao family's residence.
Chen Yi looked at the grand mansion in front of him, but there was no signboard indicating the residence, and secretly raised an eyebrow.
This person is indeed very bold.
Living so close to the Xiao family, isn't he afraid of being discovered?
It's dark under the lamp.
At this moment, the middle-aged man knocked on the door and stepped aside, saying, "Please come in, Manager Chen."
Chen Yi glanced at him, put away the Xuanwu Concealing Breath Technique, and walked into the courtyard, his true essence flowing slowly within his body.
Inside is a two-courtyard house.
The front yard was rather simple, but the back yard was brightly lit, and a wooden building with four-story eaves could be vaguely seen.
"They seem to have quite a background."
Who could it be?
After a moment's thought, only three guesses came to mind.
One of them were the people who had previously caused him to run away from his wedding.
However, the probability is low.
Given the strangeness of the martial arts techniques those people practice, they shouldn't have sent these few martial arts practitioners.
The second is the hidden guard.
The possibility is also unlikely.
The hidden guards always operate in secret, and revealing their whereabouts and appearance like this is clearly inconsistent with their identity and style of doing things.
So, only one possibility remains...
Just then, Chen Yi could hear the breathing and talking sounds coming from the tall wooden building.
One, two... five, that's also five people.
Chen Yi glanced back and saw that the group of people were following behind him, so he smiled and asked:
"Is your master inside?"
Seeing that he could still laugh, the middle-aged burly man revealed a ruthless look on his face. "You're quite something to be able to remain so calm even when you're about to die."
die?
Chen Yi pointed to himself, "You want to kill me?"
Whether I kill you or not is not up to us. Go inside!
After being shoved again, Chen Yi glanced at him, dusted off his clothes, and walked into the wooden building.
Then they saw five people in the hall.
At the head of the table was a young man dressed in brocade robes, with delicate features but a somewhat sinister expression.
Of the other four.
Two older men sat on either side of him, scrutinizing him.
There were two other people who were clearly guards, standing behind the young man.
Bang!
At that moment, the door closed.
Knowing that the guards who brought him were standing outside the door, Chen Yi bowed to the people inside the hall.
"Chen Yi, Chen Qingzhou, I've met you all before."
The young man chuckled, then his laughter grew louder and louder: "You see, he's still polite and courteous."
"I really don't know what this thing is, haha..."
An old man beside him stroked his beard and said, "Young master, although he is the son-in-law of the Xiao family, he was born into the Chen family in Jiangnan Prefecture."
"His talent and learning are not lacking, nor are his knowledge of etiquette and manners."
The young man stopped laughing upon hearing this, looked Chen Yi up and down, and nodded in agreement.
"This is how a scholar should be."
As he spoke, he stood up and bowed in return: "Liu Huanzhi of Jingzhou greets Brother Chen."
A glint of tears flashed in Chen Yi's eyes. "I have long admired Brother Liu's name."
Sure enough, it's the Liu family from Jingzhou.
It seems that today is indeed "more bad than good".
(End of this chapter)
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