Chapter 168 Black Fang, Female Tiger
Why the Liu family of Jingzhou?
There are many reasons.
Firstly, someone from the Liu family had just died in Shuzhou, after a conflict with the Xiao family.
Secondly, Liu Jing had collaborated with Hei Ya.
—Once, the Illusionary Sound Sect and Liu Lang robbed the Xiao family's medicinal herbs; the other time, they attacked the Hundred Herbs Hall.
Although all the attempts ended in failure, Black Tooth did indeed make a lot of money from the Liu family.
It was precisely because of the previous failure that Chen Yi's trip was more advantageous.
Thinking about these things.
After making all the preparations, Chen Yi took the silver notes hidden in the side room and quietly slipped out of Chunhe Garden, wandering through the streets and alleys to the house in the West Market.
At this moment, it is late at night.
There weren't many pedestrians on the road, and even fewer in the narrow alleys.
Occasionally, you might encounter a few pedestrians, but most of them are either drunkards or gamblers.
However, none of these people knew anything about what Chen Yi had done.
It was all thanks to his improved agility.
Since his cultivation level reached the sixth rank, he has become increasingly adept at circulating his true essence, and his skills have also made great progress.
Especially after the "divine position" is generated in the Yintang acupoint and Qihai, the fist techniques, body techniques and spear techniques are all blessed by spiritual energy.
Like a meteor or butterfly step blessed by the Wood Spirit, it gains surging power.
When he uses this movement technique, he can not only reduce the consumption of true essence, but also slightly recover the true essence of his three great seas.
For example, the vortex power of the Dragon and Phoenix Dance, enhanced by the dual elements of wood and fire, is even more explosive, greatly increasing his movement speed.
Like a turbulent eddy, it can surround the opponent.
Other techniques such as the Collapsing Mountain Fist, Hundred Flowers Palm, and Falling Dragon Spear have also seen some improvement.
Further investigation is needed to determine the specifics.
Just then, rain began to fall from the sky, pattering down, accompanied by the faint rumble of thunder.
Chen Yi raised an eyebrow slightly and quickened his pace.
Although such weather is more suitable for people to walk at night than "dark and windy night".
But it can also make those who are used to the light feel bored.
Just like Fang Hongxiu and her entourage, who were patrolling around the West Market at that moment.
She glanced at the sky and then instructed her men to put on raincoats to avoid getting soaked in the rain.
A younger-looking forensic officer beside him, while putting on a straw raincoat and hat, muttered under his breath:
"This awful weather, it's raining again."
The mere mention of "rain" caused Fang Hongxiu to frown.
Ever since Chen Yi used Qingfengzui to knock her out and verbally "humiliated" her, she has wanted to arrest him and lock him up in jail every single moment.
If it weren't for other cases in the Ministry of Justice, she probably would have devoted all her energy to investigating the thief.
Even so, every night when night falls, Fang Hongxiu would bring her men to wander around the West Market.
Her intuition told her that the thief's hideout was in the West Market area.
As long as she finds even the slightest clue, she can follow the trail to find that person.
"Everyone, stay alert. In this kind of weather, those shady characters are most rampant."
"Especially that scoundrel who has repeatedly humiliated us, we must not let him get away this time if we find him again!"
"Yes, lord!"
The officers exchanged glances, their faces showing a wry smile.
Although they shared Fang Hongxiu's sentiment of wanting to bring that person to justice, how could they catch him if they encountered him again?
They suffered two defeats, one by being ambushed and the other by being poisoned.
What about next time?
They were all somewhat worried—if they were brought down again, these judicial officers would probably become infamous throughout Shu Prefecture.
It's utterly shameful.
They were far away.
Chen Yi saw Fang Hongxiu and the others, and also heard her voice, so he couldn't help but purse his lips.
The head of the judicial department seemed to have gone mad after being brought down by him twice.
They even came to inspect and investigate the West Market every night.
This is a case of not giving up until he is brought to justice.
Chen Yi was impressed but didn't understand, and didn't want to cause any trouble so as not to delay the important matter.
After confirming that Fang Hongxiu and the others had left, he bypassed Baicaotang and rushed to the house.
At this moment, Zhang Dabao, who was already resting, saw him arrive late at night and quickly got up to greet him:
"grown ups."
Chen Yi hummed in agreement, took off his straw hat and placed it on the table, indicating that he should disguise himself.
Although Zhang Dabao didn't understand what he was going to do so late, he still started working as instructed.
Having practiced a few times before, he transformed Chen Yi into "Chen Yu" in less than half an incense stick's time.
Just as Zhang Dabao was about to pack up his tools, he heard Chen Yi say, "Make up another face on top of this."
After a slight hesitation, Zhang Dabao reminded him, "Sir, two human skin masks are easy for people to spot."
"It's okay, just come on."
"So, what are your requirements?"
Chen Yi thought for a moment and then only said the word "gloomy".
He had met Liu Wen once before, and his strongest impression of the man was that he was effeminate and ruthless.
It's likely that most of his subordinates were like that.
Fortunately, Zhang Dabao's skills were superb.
In just the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, half a human skin mask was prepared and used to disguise Chen Yi.
The reason it was only half a sheet was to prevent Chen Yi from being easily spotted.
It can be considered a well-intentioned effort.
By the light of the oil lamp, Chen Yi looked at himself in the bronze mirror.
His facial features haven't changed much compared to before, and he's still considered handsome.
However, his eyes were slightly narrow and his lips were thin, which made him appear somewhat sharp-tongued and mean.
"good."
Chen Yi nodded, his eyes then showing a slight change.
It was as if he had become a different person; his aura and demeanor had also become somewhat gloomy.
When Zhang Dabao saw his appearance, he couldn't help but open his mouth.
Although he is skilled in disguise, his skills are mostly based on physical transformations, and his disguises are often exposed by others in the details.
But after Chen Yi's transformation, even he thought that Chen Yi had always looked like this.
No, or rather, Chen Yi himself is a person with a gloomy personality.
Looking at him, Zhang Dabao couldn't help but give a thumbs up, "Sir, you are the one."
Chen Yi's lips curled up, he glanced at him sideways, and said in a casual tone, "Just a little trick."
His demeanor and tone of voice were about 60-70% similar to Liu Wen's.
The two chatted for a while.
Liu Lang arrived hastily, dressed in night clothes.
Upon seeing Chen Yi at this moment, he couldn't help but be taken aback, "You, boss?"
Chen Yi nodded slightly and said calmly, "As expected of the Blade Madman, you are indeed a man of your word."
Liu Lang looked him up and down but couldn't find anything wrong with him, so he couldn't help but ask:
"Now can you tell me, in what capacity do you intend to go?"
Chen Yi glanced at him, then instructed Zhang Dabao to close the doors and windows, and went out of the house first.
"The Liu family of Jingzhou."
After a moment's thought, Liu Lang's face immediately relaxed, and he quickly followed.
"It's really something that the Liu family sent people."
"Liu Jing had previously approached Hei Ya, asking him to deal with the Xiao family, and this time the fire..."
Before he could finish speaking, Chen Yi raised his hand to interrupt him, saying, "Silence."
Liu Lang nodded knowingly and led the way.
The two then concealed themselves and headed southwest.
With the cover of the night and rain, they didn't encounter any obstacles.
Not long after.
Liu Lang then led him to a small alleyway nestled among dilapidated houses.
Then a hoarse voice rang out: "Pay homage to the docks, pay homage to the gods, pay homage to the evil spirits?"
Chen Yi raised an eyebrow. Was this some kind of code?
Before he could think it over, Liu Lang had already stepped forward and exchanged a few words with the figure in the darkness.
Most of it is slang that outsiders can't understand.
In the end, we successfully passed the first hurdle.
Immediately afterwards, Chen Yi and Liu Lang followed a short man in black to the brothel alley in the south of the city.
Seeing the large signboard of Chunyu Tower, Chen Yi couldn't help but have the same thoughts as Liu Lang before.
As expected of Black Fang, he is a master of seclusion, hiding in the Spring Rain Pavilion.
Suddenly, Chen Yi remembered the hidden tigress.
In some ways, the tigress and Black Tooth can be considered the same type of person.
Based on previous speculation, the tigress should also be hiding in this brothel alley.
Soon, the man in black led them to a quiet room in the Chunyu Tower, then closed the doors and windows and left.
The two sat down.
Liu Lang pointed to the opposite wall, indicating that Black Fang would come out from there.
Before he could even lower his hand, the wall to the side opened inward, and two figures, one tall and one short, walked in.
"..."
Liu Lang reluctantly lowered his hand and said irritably:
"Black Fang, you really are elusive."
As he spoke, his gaze fell on the petite woman.
Chen Yi did the same, sizing up the newcomer.
Seeing that both of them were wearing black masks, one could only tell that the taller one was Black Fang.
As for the identity of the petite woman...
Before Chen Yi could guess, the short figure covered her mouth and giggled, saying, "'Knife Madman' didn't come alone~"
"Black Fang, this doesn't seem to be in accordance with your rules, does it?"
The voice was ethereal with a hint of mystery.
Chen Yi felt a chill run down his spine and immediately recognized her identity.
Hidden guard, tigress?
How could she and Black Fang appear here at the same time?
(End of this chapter)
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