Chapter 183: Simple, just be greedy for money.
Night fell.
As dark clouds gathered, rain naturally fell again.
Although it was only a light rain compared to the torrential rain of the previous two days, it was much more refreshing than the sweltering heat of the daytime.
At least the rain was accompanied by a cool breeze, so it didn't make me feel stuffy or irritable.
Chen Yi didn't seem to care much about this.
He already possessed martial arts skills, and after reaching the sixth rank, he became immune to both heat and cold.
Rainy weather, scorching heat, snow and ice have little effect on him.
He simply prefers sunny days to rainy or snowy weather.
To be precise, he prefers sunny days in spring.
At that time, the sun was gentle, a breeze was blowing, and the water was rippling. Even the fish in the lakes and ponds were more active than in other seasons.
Unfortunately, it's the rainy season in summer now.
The rain and heat, coupled with numerous other matters keeping him occupied, made it difficult for him to find peace and tranquility.
No, no.
This is not good.
Chen Yi stood by the window, watching the rain falling in Chunhe Garden, sighed to himself, then shook his head and opened the wardrobe.
After picking and choosing.
Chen Yi found a robe similar to the one Hei Ya had worn the other day, changed out of his long gown, and combed his hair into a more江湖-style (江湖 means martial arts world) style in front of the bronze mirror.
Tonight, he's going to impersonate Black Tooth to "discuss important matters" with Liu Wen.
There is no room for carelessness.
During the preparations, Chen Yi also pondered the discoveries of the past two days and re-analyzed the plan to "burn the summer grain of the three towns".
This is roughly how the Xiao family responded.
The hidden guards' role in fueling this affair, and their arrangements when they actually take action.
The involvement of the Liu family of Jingzhou, etc.
When the fragmented lines appeared in his mind, they were clearer than ever before.
Chen Yi knew this was because he had mastered the art of chess and was now more adept at strategizing and planning.
Furthermore, he has now obtained more clues, including those concerning Black Fang, demons, hidden guards, and members of the Liu family.
It's not difficult to sort out the various parties involved, and there are also clues to find a way to break the deadlock.
As Chen Yi pondered these things, he couldn't help but mutter to himself that it was too late to improve his chess skills.
Compared to martial arts, calligraphy, and medicine, chess may seem flashy and impractical, but it has great uses.
Fortunately, it's not too late for him to know these things now.
After getting dressed properly.
After donning a straw hat and disguising himself, Chen Yi took advantage of the rainy night to bypass the back mountain and head straight for the house on Chuanxi Street.
He had previously instructed Zhang Dabao to wait there, and he had also given instructions to Liu Lang.
In any case, it's impossible for him to go to the West Market for the time being.
To avoid him running into Fang Hongxiu from the Criminal Investigation Department, or Chen Yunfan and Cui Qingwu's people again.
I almost forgot.
Now the old master should send someone to Baicaotang to investigate "Chen Yu".
In fact, the old man had also told him about the Xiao family's pharmacy during the day.
The implication, both overt and covert, was that he should have more free time in the future to help Xiao Wan'er more.
Chen Yi readily agreed.
He knew in his heart that the old man's test of him this time was partly a test of him, and partly a sign that he had already accepted him as a member of the Xiao family.
As long as he doesn't show any interest in becoming an official or joining the army, and stays obediently in the pharmacy or academy, the old master shouldn't be too demanding of him.
Of course, this was before he revealed his identity as "Chen Yu".
If the old master finds out that he is the owner of Baicaotang, it will inevitably cause some trouble.
Therefore, he should still be cautious.
It took less than fifteen minutes to walk around, stopping frequently.
Chen Yi then arrived at that residence.
Liu Lang hadn't arrived yet, so he had Zhang Dabao disguise him first.
In addition to the mask representing "Chen Yu", he also added half a mask representing "Liu Wu" this time.
After carefully checking himself against the bronze mirror to make sure there were no flaws, Chen Yi took a black iron mask and put it on.
His aura then changed.
Bathed in the dim candlelight, he appeared half-lit and half-shadowed, exuding a chilling aura.
Seven parts coldness, two parts cunning, and one part caution—that was his impression of Black Fang.
Like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, ready to devour anyone it chooses.
Suddenly, Zhang Dabao met his eyes, and a chill ran down his spine from his tailbone to the back of his head.
"Sir, you, you are here this time..."
Chen Yi's eyes flickered slightly, and he said in a low, hoarse voice, "How about it? Do I look like a demon who has been wandering the world for many years?"
To his surprise, Zhang Dabao paused, then shook his head hesitantly, "It looks like it, but it doesn't."
"Oh? Tell me about it."
"You have both indifference and ruthlessness, but you lack the murderous aura of a cold-blooded killer."
Upon hearing this, Chen Yi nodded knowingly, "You're right."
As soon as he finished speaking, his aura changed again, and a hint of murderous intent that disregarded life appeared in his eyes.
"hiss!"
Zhang Dabao glanced at it, then quickly turned his head away, not daring to look again.
Good heavens! Adults are really talented at disguise.
With just a few simple words, the adult seemed like a completely different person, leaving almost no flaws.
Let alone a greenhorn like him, even seasoned veterans of the martial world would probably fail to discern the adult's true nature.
Before Zhang Dabao could calm down and say anything flattering.
Then they heard footsteps outside the door, and Liu Lang hurriedly pushed the door open and came in.
He glanced around, about to speak, when his expression suddenly changed, and he blurted out, "Black Fang?!"
Not only that, he also placed his hand on the hilt of the knife, as if he was ready to fight to the death at the slightest provocation.
Seeing this, Chen Yi nodded in satisfaction and said with a smile, "Relax, it's me."
"boss?"
Liu Lang glanced at him, then at Zhang Dabao beside him, and finally let out a long sigh of relief:
"At first glance, I thought Black Fang had discovered what we were doing behind the scenes."
"If Black Fang really came, you'd probably be collecting my and Da Bao's corpses by now."
"Hehe... The boss is a lucky man, nothing will happen to him."
This flattery wasn't as smooth as Wang Ji's.
Chen Yi ignored him, waved for him to sit down and talk, and asked, "Tell me what happened last night."
Liu Lang perked up and immediately began to recount his experience of going to find Liu Wen with great enthusiasm.
Liu Zhaoxue had a secret rendezvous with the Five Poisons Sect.
Liu Wen relayed a message to Liu Zhaoxue, stating that he would be visiting the old Marquis at the Xiao family's residence today.
He recounted the details of Liu Lang's fight and conversation with Liu Wen until the very end.
After listening, Chen Yi did not speak immediately.
Instead, he tapped the back of the chair while recalling the various signs he had seen of Liu Wen and Liu Zhaoxue, the brother and sister, at the Xiao family's house during the day.
"It seems that the Liu family is indeed not a monolithic entity."
This can be seen from Liu Jing.
Despite being a direct descendant of the eldest branch of the Liu family, Liu Jing was not even allowed to hang up the signboard of Xinglinzhai when he was sent to Shuzhou.
In addition, the Liu family harbored suspicions about Liu Hong, the head of the third branch of the family...
Chen Yi could easily deduce that the internal competition within the Liu family of Jingzhou was not limited to the first, second, and third branches, but also affected Liu Wen's generation.
"It's a piece of good news, not too bad, but not too bad either."
Liu Lang smiled and nodded: "That's what I think too."
"You should know that the Five Poisons Sect is known for its ruthlessness. Because of their cultivation techniques, they are ruthless not only to outsiders but also to themselves."
"I remember that before Granny Shan took action to wipe out the Five Poisons Sect, they were quite powerful and had committed several evil deeds."
Chen Yi raised an eyebrow. "Grandma Mountain? The Five Poisons Sect was wiped out by the Mountain Clan?"
Liu Lang hummed in agreement, holding the long sword, and said, "I don't know many of the details either."
"I only heard that when the Five Poisons Sect was active in Shu Prefecture, they somehow offended Granny Shan, which led her to personally bring people to their door."
"It is said that the battle lasted for two days and two nights. In the end, Granny Shan was one step ahead and used witchcraft in combination with the three great poisons of the mountain tribe to completely eradicate the Five Poisons Sect."
Liu Lang glanced at him and explained, "Don't be fooled by the fact that the mountain tribes are rarely active in Shu Prefecture these days."
"Grandma Keshan has a very high reputation in the martial arts world."
"Especially her unpredictable witchcraft and poison techniques, even a top-tier martial arts expert would perish if he encountered her."
After a moment's thought, Chen Yi asked, "Since the Five Poisons Sect was wiped out by Granny Shan, why have they reappeared in the martial world?"
Liu Lang paused, then spread his hands and said, "I don't know either, but I guess they are some who slipped through the net."
"However, I admire their courage. They actually dared to show up in Shu Prefecture. Aren't they afraid that Granny Shan will come looking for them again?"
Chen Yi nodded knowingly, but didn't dwell on the matter of the Five Poisons Sect.
Let's go.
"To avoid any unforeseen complications, I should go and meet with Liu Wen as soon as possible, so I can return and rest earlier."
Liu Lang got up and followed, smiling as he said, "Boss, I'm entrusting these 100-plus pounds of meat to you tonight."
"It's not a big deal that Liu Wen saw through our flaws, but if Hei Ya finds out, he'll probably chase us to the ends of the earth."
He paused, then asked somewhat uneasily, "Boss, you won't give yourself away, will you?"
Chen Yi's aura shifted slightly, and he glanced at him sideways, speaking in a hoarse voice:
"Simple, just be greedy for money."
Liu Lang burst into laughter after hearing this. "Thinking about it carefully, Black Fang really is a miser."
They left the house.
The two stopped talking and walked along the way, stopping frequently, until they arrived at the residence where Liu Wen lived.
Chen Yi did not immediately sneak in, but instead walked around the house from front to back.
After memorizing the surrounding environment, he then signaled Liu Lang to lead the way.
"Over here..."
Just as Liu Lang was about to lead him in through the back door on the east side, Chen Yi suddenly raised his hand to interrupt him.
"Someone's coming!"
(End of this chapter)
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