Chapter 112 My brother has been hiding something quite well.
Chunying glanced at the figure by the window, then looked outside the Hundred Herbs Hall.
Xiao Xuanshuo was fighting three opponents at once, holding back the three strongest swordsmen.
The remaining guards, working together in twos and threes, were enough to suppress the other martial arts practitioners.
"Young master, the people from the Xiao family's punishment hall have not yet shown up."
Chen Yunfan poured another cup of tea. "The fact that the Xiao family's criminal justice department is controlled by the second branch of the Xiao family will make it a menace sooner or later."
"It's still good that the old Marquis is alive, but once he dies, I'm afraid Xiao Wang will take advantage of the eldest son's family."
Chunying nodded, then shook her head, but didn't say anything.
Chen Yunfan glanced at her and said with a sneer, "Say what you want to say, there are no outsiders here."
Chunying hesitated and said, "I was thinking of General Jinghong. Right now, she is preoccupied with the matter of money and provisions for the Dingyuan Army."
"If she can successfully establish a 'trade market' with the mountain tribes, she can then free herself up to deal with the Xiao family."
"she?"
Chen Yunfan thought for a moment, then a smile appeared on his face: "She is indeed quite capable; she is not weak in either martial arts or military strategy."
"It is already difficult enough for a woman to uphold the Xiao family's banner, but due to the burden of the Xiao family, her progress in martial arts has been slowed down considerably."
Chunying wholeheartedly agreed, "Yes, Xiao Fengchun died too young."
"Not entirely. The rumored Xiao Fengchun was a foolishly loyal person, perhaps even less so than Xiao Jinghong."
"Of course, his survival should ensure the safety of the Xiao family and prevent them from falling into the situation where they are bullied by the sixth young master of the Liu family in Jingzhou."
As he spoke, Chen Yunfan's gaze fell upon the fighting outside the window, and he sneered:
"At this moment, that grandson Liu Jing is probably still dreaming, little does he know that he is just a grasshopper in autumn and won't be able to jump for many more days."
"He's incredibly stupid to be pushed out and used as a pawn without even realizing it."
Chunying chuckled, "Young master, please don't say this in the Provincial Administration Office, or it might reach the ears of Left Envoy Liu."
Chen Yunfan glared at her impatiently, "They're just gossiping in private, why are you reminding me of this and that?"
"If you really push me too far, believe me or not, I'll send a message to 'White Robe Manor' tomorrow and have them send people over again."
Chunying quickly put on a smiling face and said, "This servant knows she was wrong."
"Hmph, now you know you were wrong?"
"Young Master..."
Chen Yi overheard the entire scene of the two flirting and teasing each other, seemingly oblivious to their surroundings.
But his mind was no longer on these things.
It seems this elder brother is quite good at hiding his talents.
He not only knew that the Liu family from Jingzhou had sent people, but also that a particular young master was Liu Jing, the grasshopper in autumn.
Furthermore, Chen Yunfan was also aware of the Xiao family's situation and knew about the members of the first and second branches of the family.
Coupled with the earlier reminder outside Luoyi Lane, all of these things indicate that Chen Yunfan is not as simple as he appears.
only……
Chen Yi still couldn't guess what Chen Yunfan was thinking.
Even his previous deduction that Chen Yunfan would deal with the Xiao family or replace Yang Ye as the Right Envoy of the Shu Prefecture Administration Commission had to be put on hold for the time being.
It was at this moment.
Chen Yunfan and Chunying stopped talking and went to the window to look outside.
"Old Devil Jia really did come to Shu Prefecture, huh."
"Young Master, Fairy Tingyun has been lured away; the remaining people are no match for him. Are you going to intervene?"
"No rush, let's wait and see."
During their conversation, Chen Yi also spotted Old Devil Jia.
He was dressed in a black robe, obscuring his figure and appearance, except for the long flute in his hand that caught the eye.
He appeared from who-knows-where, and upon seeing Xiao Xuanshuo and the others, he placed the long flute in his hand to his lips.
The sound of flutes filled the air.
The melody was just as bizarre as that of the four evil spirits from the Illusionary Sound Sect.
Then, the people fighting over there, including Xiao Xuanshuo, suddenly stopped moving.
Their bodies and minds were frozen, as if their souls had been captured.
Seeing such a bizarre scene, even though Chen Yi was prepared, he couldn't help but feel worried for the Xiao family.
To be fair, the demons of the Illusionary Sound Sect are indeed quite formidable.
A short while later, the sound of the flute stopped.
Just as the man in black robes was about to enter Baicaotang, he suddenly looked towards the clothing store on the other side.
Then a cold light flashed through the air.
Old Devil Jia dodged to the side.
Then Shen Huatang floated out of the clothing store and asked in a cold voice, "Old Devil Jia, was it you who made the move outside the post station earlier?"
Old Demon Jia did not answer, his eyes, hidden beneath his black robe, fixed on her with a chilling gaze:
“‘Knife Maniac’ spared your life; you should learn to cherish it.”
Shen Huatang's expression grew even colder. He pointed his long sword diagonally and instantly flew out, his figure traversing several feet like the wind.
The sword energy then rained down on Old Demon Jia like snowflakes.
"If Fairy Tingyun were here, I would still be somewhat wary, but with only you here, hehe..."
Amidst a cold laugh, Old Demon Jia stopped playing the flute and instead used the long flute in his hand as a weapon to spin around twice, blocking the sword intent from his body.
The next moment, he darted out like a ghost, his long flute following suit.
Then, the sound of a flute began to play.
Shen Huatang paused slightly as she charged forward, as if captivated by the sound of the flute, and hesitated to raise her long sword.
Just then.
A whooshing sound came and clattered, deflecting Old Demon Jia's flute and forcing him to retreat.
Immediately, he looked towards the restaurant where Chen Yi was, his voice hoarse and cold: "Who's there?"
Then Chen Yunfan said with a smile, "An insignificant passerby, who can't stand seeing a beautiful woman die."
"I hope that Mr. Jia will forgive me for any offense I may have caused."
Chen Yi: "..."
Damn, is his martial arts really that good?
Clearly, Old Devil Jia outside didn't think much of it, and said with a gloomy look, "Come out and face your death!"
Chen Yunfan still smiled and said, "You should take care of yourself first, Fairy Tingyun is coming."
Before the words were finished, a figure flew in from afar, accompanied by a sharp, scolding voice:
"You little devil, you dare to bully even my little sister from the Tianshan Sect?"
"Today, I've specially prepared this firefly sword, damp with dew, to send you, you son of a bitch, to meet the King of Hell!"
Old Devil Jia looked back, remained silent for a moment, and then, without saying a word, slipped away in another direction.
Clearly, he knew things were hopeless and wanted to escape.
"Run? Jia Gui'er, you better stand still!"
Then Xie Tingyun arrived gracefully, glanced at them, and chased after Old Demon Jia again.
Shen Huatang came to her senses and watched the two fly away. She then bowed to the surroundings and said, "Junior Shen Huatang of Tianshan Sect thanks Senior for saving me."
"Sure, sure, haha..."
The sound was deafening, and for a moment she couldn't tell which direction it came from.
Chen Yi noticed this and secretly curled his lip; this older brother was really good at playing the mysterious card.
However, he also felt a sense of relief.
If Chen Yunfan hadn't intervened, Shen Huatang would have already died at the hands of Old Devil Jia.
Before long, the Shuzhou City Guard and the Criminal Investigation Department rushed over.
Looking at the surrounding situation, several orders were issued:
"Capture these martial arts practitioners who dare to cause trouble in Shu Prefecture!"
"Go check again to see if there are any casualties!"
"..."
Chunying glanced around and said, "These officials from the Ministry of Justice and the city guards must have been contacted in advance."
Chen Yunfan nodded. "The Liu family of Shuzhou doesn't dare to break ties with the main branch of Jingzhou yet, so they should show the proper attitude."
"Young master, now that we've seen the excitement, shall we go?"
"It's time to go."
Chen Yunfan stretched lazily as if bored. "If I had known Xie Tingyun was here, why would I have bothered getting involved in this mess?"
With that, he turned and left.
Chunying followed behind, covering her mouth and laughing, "Didn't the young master say..."
Before she could finish speaking, Chen Yunfan interrupted, "Don't say things that are irrelevant, or I'll give you a severe beating."
"This servant will obey your orders, young master, and will now keep quiet."
"good……"
[Witness the calamity befalling Baicaotang, as various figures make their appearance. The Xiao family learns of the Liu family's existence in Shuzhou, and the Huanyin Sect's whereabouts are exposed, leading to their pursuit by a disciple of the Tianshan Sect. Reward: The Four Symbols Technique is upgraded to Earth Rank, and Opportunity +50.]
[Comment: The arrival of the person made a significant impact, and the scene was impressive. While their abilities were limited, they had made prior arrangements, resulting in a respectable performance.]
Seeing the words flashing by, Chen Yi got up to stretch his limbs and prepare to leave.
The result was not bad; Baicaotang managed to escape disaster.
As for what happens next, we'll see how the Xiao family deals with the Liu family.
Just then, a voice came from behind him: "Brother, are you sleeping soundly?"
(End of this chapter)
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