Chapter 171 A Motley Crew (Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets)
The familiar face was none other than Ge Laosan, a personal guard of the Xiao family.
At this moment, he sat upright beside the female tiger Lou Yuxue, but his attire was much more conservative than that of everyone else present.
Not only was he wearing that black iron mask, but he was also wearing a hooded robe.
However, under Chen Yi's Qi Observation Technique, all these disguises were useless.
Leaving aside Ge Laosan's physique, demeanor, and occasional subtle movements.
The manifestations of the Five Elements and Six Qi within his body alone are enough to confirm his identity.
Besides Ge Laosan, Hei Ya, Ci Hu, Fang Laomo, and others, there were fourteen other martial arts practitioners of different ranks and strengths, all of whom were mid-level third-grade martial artists.
One of the demons, a gaunt figure carrying a long zither, should be Jia Laomo from the Huanyin Sect, whom he had met once before.
Chen Yi silently memorized the auras of these people, then looked at Black Fang and the female tiger at the head of the table.
He was about to ask when it would start.
Just then, midnight arrived—
[Daily Intelligence - Mid-Rank Earth Level: At 11:15 AM, a large number of demons and heretics gather at the Bright Moon Pavilion in the Brothel Alley to discuss important matters. A small amount of good fortune may be obtained.]
oh?
After reading it, Chen Yi's eyes brightened slightly, and he sat quietly at the table without making a sound.
Overall, the trip was worthwhile.
After everyone had looked each other over,
Black Fang tapped the table in front of him, his voice hoarse and cold as he spoke:
"You should all be clear about the objective of this deal. Since you haven't withdrawn, I'll take it as you all agreeing to participate."
"If anyone goes back on their word or leaks information later, Mingyue Tower will handle it according to the rules."
Black Fang paused, and seeing that no one spoke, he narrowed his eyes slightly and continued:
"Enough with the small talk. If you have any questions or requests regarding this deal, you can raise them now."
At this moment, a tall man sitting in the corner deliberately lowered his voice and said:
How will the compensation be distributed?
Black Fang nodded to him and replied, "Besides the 30% reward that my Bright Moon Pavilion wants, the rest will be divided into two parts."
"One portion is for the inside agent, and the other portion will be split equally among you."
No sooner had he finished speaking than the old demon Fang snorted, "Black Fang, isn't it inappropriate to divide it equally?"
Black Fang seemed unsurprised, turning his head to look at him: "What do you think is the proper way to distribute them?"
"Naturally, whoever is stronger will take more."
Sitting to the side, Old Devil Jia chuckled:
"Someone may seem to have profound cultivation, but in reality, he is all show and no substance, and he really shouldn't have taken so much."
Everyone laughed, their gazes intentionally or unintentionally drifting towards Old Demon Fang.
They clearly still remembered what Liu Lang had said earlier.
The old demon's eyes instantly turned icy cold, and his aura became faintly visible. "Want to have a go, Jia Qing?"
Old Devil Jia sneered, "Of course I have no problem."
Seeing their aura spread, Black Fang tapped the table, and an even colder and more domineering aura instantly enveloped the quiet room.
Chen Yi felt the pressure on his body and his heart tightened.
This Black Fang is even stronger than Old Demon Fang. I estimate his cultivation level to be at the upper third rank, and his techniques are also at the great completion stage.
Seeing that everyone had quieted down, Black Fang snorted coldly and said, "There's no need for a fight; it would only hurt our harmony."
“This transaction involves a considerable sum of money, and with an additional ten thousand taels of silver from a distinguished guest, even if it is split equally, you will still make a substantial profit.”
The group exchanged glances and burst into laughter.
"Another ten thousand taels? Great news, haha."
"In this way, each of us can get at least five thousand taels of silver, not bad, not bad."
"I agree to split it evenly."
"I agree."
"I have no objections, lots of money, hehe..."
For a moment, the quiet room was as chaotic as a group of demons dancing wildly.
The voices, whether sharp, high-pitched, or low, were filled with laughter.
Upon seeing this, Chen Yi frowned inwardly.
Have these evil spirits who walk in the gutter become obsessed with money?
They only care about money and don't mention a single thing related to buying and selling?
Thinking of this, Chen Yi tapped the table and asked impatiently:
"Black Fang, how do you plan to make this happen?"
"Don't tell me you think you can pull off that deal with just this rabble."
Upon hearing this, the group of demons who had been laughing and joking just moments before all turned to look at Chen Yi.
"A rabble? What a boastful tone!"
"Arrogant!"
"Even if a young person has some ability, they shouldn't be so reckless!"
"you……"
Seeing this, Liu Lang gently patted the scabbard of his long sword at his waist, and then drew out a section of the blade.
Clang.
After a crisp sound, a flash of light appeared in the quiet room.
Everyone was stunned for a moment, then asked angrily, "'Knife Maniac,' what are you going to do?"
Nevertheless, there was still a hint of apprehension in their eyes.
Even Fang the Old Demon and Jia the Old Demon were the same.
After all, a swordsman at the fifth rank with mastery of the sword technique is stronger than most of the people present.
Adding to the mix Chen Yi, a sixth-grade master of the Great Perfection Fist, even if the two of them combined couldn't defeat him, they could still inflict considerable casualties.
Liu Lang glanced around, raised his head slightly, and sneered, "A bunch of brainless idiots. Just listen quietly."
"Do you think that once the deal is done, we'll get more money from you?"
Although he didn't like to use his brain, he knew that with Chen Yi around, he only needed to listen.
"this……"
The dozen or so people exchanged glances, and then all looked at Black Fang.
Chen Yi ignored this and continued, his gaze also fixed on Black Fang:
"Don't blame me for being blunt, but I really don't see any chance of success with these people."
"Old Demon Fang? Are you expecting him to be able to defeat ten thousand men?"
Even if the soldiers of the Three Towns were not highly skilled, they would still die if surrounded and attacked.
Let alone others?
Upon hearing this, Black Fang glanced around and looked at Chen Yi, saying, "What Brother Liu said is exactly the key point of this deal."
At this moment, Lou Yuxue, who was standing to the side, said, "Why don't I speak to you heroes?"
Black Fang's eyes narrowed, and after a brief silence, he nodded slightly: "Very well."
Lou Yuxue covered her mouth and giggled twice, "Since Brother Liu has asked this question, this humble woman naturally cannot hide it from you."
"What you need to do in this deal is very simple—attract the Xiao family's attention, divert their attention, or lure them away from their prey."
"I have my own plans regarding the specifics of how to do it."
"As for other matters... they are all handled by my Mingyue Tower's inside agents in the three towns."
After listening, Chen Yi understood.
He said that these demons were unlikely to pose a threat to the soldiers garrisoning the three towns.
It turns out that they were all just cannon fodder, drawing fire from the outside.
Ultimately, it was the members of the hidden guards controlled by Ge Laosan who burned down the summer grain crops in the three towns.
Just as he was pondering, Lou Yuxue looked at him and asked, "Brother Liu, do you have any more questions?"
Chen Yi met her eyes. "How confident are you?"
"Brother Liu probably wouldn't believe me if I said I was 100% sure, but I'm at least 60% or 70% sure."
"When will you make your move? What's the specific date?"
"Undecided."
"What are we supposed to do?"
"Undecided."
Chen Yi looked at Lou Yuxue, whose eyes held a hint of a smile, and knowing he wouldn't get any specific details, he fell silent and stopped asking.
Seeing this, Black Fang glanced around and stood up first, saying:
"Since there are no problems, let's call it a day. Everyone, you may go home."
Soon, several men in black entered and led everyone back to the quiet room they had come from.
Chen Yi looked around, stopped Liu Lang who was about to leave, and gestured for them to talk later.
Liu Lang nodded, removed his black iron mask, leaned back in his chair, stretched, and said:
"I never imagined that we would just be doing some cooperation, and this money would be so easy to earn."
"Five thousand taels of silver, tsk tsk, that's enough for me to squander money like water in the brothel."
Chen Yi glanced at him and said indifferently, "If you want to spend money like water, five thousand taels won't be enough."
"Why not use it to redeem the woman you admire? That way you can at least feel the warmth of 'home'."
"...It's just an exaggeration."
Sit quietly for a moment.
Chen Yi then got up and walked outside.
Liu Lang followed behind him, secretly grumbling to himself.
"Leaving so late, wouldn't that give those narrow-minded old geezers an opportunity to ambush us outside?"
He's been involved in the black market for years.
He boasted that he had some understanding of those evil scum.
Based solely on his and Chen Yi's high-profile behavior in the quiet room, it was enough to attract the covetous eyes of several evil spirits and heretics.
Or rather, murderous intent.
Once they were gone, there was no more noise inside or outside the quiet room.
The side wall opened, and Hei Ya and Lou Yuxue walked in silently, looking at the empty quiet room.
A moment of silence.
"The arrival of people from the Liu family is a help to this trip."
"Brother Black Fang, is that what you think?"
"Isn't that so?"
"But I think they might cause unnecessary trouble."
Black Fang's eyes flickered slightly. "You think they'll cause trouble?"
Lou Yuxue looked in the direction Chen Yi and Liu Lang had left and said leisurely:
"A promising medical master, would you, Brother Black Fang, be willing to let him risk his life to come here?"
Black Fang pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "No."
"I will send someone to confirm the purpose of the Liu family's trip later."
"We really should confirm this, lest we be fooled and make Mingyue Tower a laughing stock."
After she finished speaking, she paused and then said, "However, judging from his previous demeanor and behavior, he is indeed from a prominent family."
“Completely different from those peasants who roam the martial arts world, like Fang Laomo and Jia Laomo.”
Black Fang grunted, his eyes gradually sharpening: "He had better not be here to sabotage this deal, otherwise... hmph!"
Lou Yuxue understood his meaning and covered her mouth with a coquettish laugh.
"This young lady dislikes fighting and killing; she only cares about when to make her move and when the money will reach their hands."
Black Fang turned his head to look at her, meeting her slightly alluring eyes, and then turned and left the quiet room.
"You decide when to take action, preferably before the Mid-Autumn Festival, so as not to alert Xiao Jinghong."
"As for that sum of money... I'll collect it myself within three days if he doesn't come."
"Now I understand."
As Lou Yuxue watched him leave, a glint of light flashed in her eyes, like a gold note.
She followed him, her steps light and quick.
...
It's late at night, and the wind and rain are raging.
The night wind howled, blowing the torrential rain in all directions, which then poured down into the city of Shuzhou.
Chen Yi and Liu Lang, wearing straw hats, walked through the streets and alleys along the way they had come.
What puzzled Liu Lang was that Chen Yi walked slowly and leisurely, as if he wanted to get soaked in the rain.
After walking through an alley, he couldn't help but say, "Hey boss..."
Before he could finish speaking, Chen Yi stopped and raised his hand to interrupt him:
"We've been following you all this way, come out now."
Liu Lang was slightly taken aback, but his hands reacted quickly, placing them directly on the hilt of the knife as he turned to look behind him.
Although he was puzzled that he hadn't found anything, he chose to believe Chen Yi because of his confident expression.
The next moment, sure enough, a tall figure dressed in black appeared silently at the end of the alley behind them.
The newcomer slightly raised his bamboo hat, his sinister eyes fixed on the two men, and spoke coldly:
"I don't care about business or anything like that. Anyone who offends me must die!"
Liu Lang raised an eyebrow slightly, "Old Demon Fang?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Yi glanced at him sideways and said, "Idiot."
(End of this chapter)
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