Chapter 311 I'll Cooperate with Your Act (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
Councilor Chen, what excellent swordsmanship!
The slightly chuckled words made Chen Yunfan's face show displeasure, and he almost blurted out, "Is this how you treat your older brother?"
Fortunately, he still retained his senses.
His swordsmanship has not yet reached perfection, so it's normal that he can't compare to Chen Yi's spearmanship.
With Lin Zhong, Cui Qingwu, Xiao Wan'er, and others currently in the mansion, he found it even more difficult to reveal Liu Wu's true identity.
But doing nothing made him feel extremely uncomfortable.
Just as Chen Yunfan was about to thrust out another sword, Lin Zhong, who was standing beside him, finally made a move.
He grabbed Chen Yunfan's arm, "Young Master, no! Please don't make another move!"
That's Liu Wu, the "Dragon Tiger," a ruthless character who just killed Du Cang, the "Jackal," a third-grade cultivator, with his fifth-grade cultivation.
Furthermore, with his mastery of the Perfected Realm of Spear Dao and the Great Perfection of Fist Dao, even two Chen Yunfans would not be a match for him.
Chen Yunfan glanced at him sideways, snorted, and sheathed his longsword. "Please invite him in to talk."
Brother Yi, once I have perfected my swordsmanship, I will definitely seek you out for a duel.
Upon seeing this, Chunying quickly stepped forward, "Young master, Chunying will prepare hot water for you to bathe and change."
Chen Yunfan then realized that he was shirtless. He nodded and agreed, then turned and led Chunying back to the room.
Ning Yu and Niu Shan stood guard outside the side room.
Although they didn't hear the identity of the newcomer, anyone who could silently withstand Chen Yunfan's sword strike must be someone not to be underestimated.
At this moment, Cui Qingwu, who had heard the commotion, also flew over. When she saw Lin Zhong, she was clearly taken aback.
"Commander Lin?"
Lin Zhong recognized her and smiled as he clasped his hands in greeting, saying, "Lin Zhong greets Miss Cui."
Cui Qingwu's anxious expression softened. She glanced around and, seeing Chen Yunfan disappear into the room, couldn't help but ask:
"Who did Brother Yunfan fight just now?"
Lin Zhong, recalling what "Liu Wu" outside the door had said about having something important to discuss, hesitated slightly before saying:
“A friend of yours has come to visit, and has disturbed Miss Cui. Please forgive him.”
"A friend? Do I know him?"
"You should recognize him; the person who has come is none other than Liu Wu, the 'Dragon and Tiger' who is now famous throughout Shu Prefecture."
"Liu Wu?"
Cui Qingwu blurted out, "What is that bastard doing here?"
Without realizing it, she also started calling him "Liu Wu" with the same respectful title as Lou Yuxue.
It wasn't that she resented "Liu Wu" for poisoning and knocking her unconscious, but rather that she was wary of "Liu Wu" after their recent contact.
Especially in the past few days, seeing the Jizhou trading company and several grain stores being schemed against without their knowledge, she felt even more that "Liu Wu" was a terrifying character.
Lin Zhong's eyes flashed, "Bastard?"
"I……"
Before Cui Qingwu could answer, he suddenly remembered what he had said earlier.
"Commander Lin just said that Wang... that 'Dragon Tiger' came to see Brother Yunfan?"
Seeing her anxious and agitated expression, Lin Zhong asked curiously, "Miss Cui, do you know Liu Wu?"
“He…I’ve dealt with him a few times before.”
Cui Qingwu couldn't help but feel annoyed when he thought of Liu Wu's cultivation level and his belly full of schemes and tricks.
She was very curious as to why "Liu Wu" had come to find Chen Yunfan.
Could it be that he sensed that I wasn't giving him money, so he came looking for me?
Before Cui Qingwu could press further, Chen Yunfan's voice came from inside the room:
"Qingwu, don't worry. 'Longhu' must have something important to do here and needs my help."
Cui Qingwu was taken aback. "Brother Yunfan, is he really your friend?"
"Of course, they are old friends I've known for many years."
"This... is fine."
"But Brother Yunfan, please be careful. That 'Dragon Tiger' is extremely cunning. Be careful not to fall into his trap."
Chen Yunfan looked at Cui Qingwu outside the window and guessed that she must have had contact with Chen Yi.
Or rather, she had contact with Chen Yi, who used the alias "Liu Wu".
What about the White Tiger Guards?
Yi Di is truly skilled and daring, daring to provoke those living devils, the White Tiger Guard.
Thinking it over, Chen Yunfan reassured him, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
"Besides, with Uncle Zhong here guarding the place, I doubt he would dare to do anything reckless."
After a pause, Chen Yunfan continued, "Go back and continue discussing the Medical Academy with Miss Xiao. We'll talk in detail later."
He might have to ask Cui Qingwu how Yi Di got involved with the White Tiger Guards.
Upon hearing this, Cui Qingwu glanced at Lin Zhong and felt somewhat relieved.
"In that case, Qingwu will take his leave."
"Uncle Zhong, why don't you go and invite 'Dragon Tiger' to have a seat for a while..."
Hearing the sound behind him, Cui Qingwu returned to the backyard with a heavy heart.
Xiao Wan'er stood outside the room with Xie Tingyun and Shen Huatang. When they saw her expression, they couldn't help but feel a tightness in their hearts.
"Qingwu, are you alright?"
Having survived a calamity, Xiao Wan'er is much more cautious than before.
Although it wasn't to the point of "once bitten, twice shy," this was Tingyuxuan after all, and she didn't want to implicate others because of herself.
Cui Qingwu forced a smile, "Brother Yunfan's good friend is visiting..."
Before she could finish speaking, she saw Xiao Wan'er's eyes light up and she said, "Sister Wan'er, you know him too."
"I know him too...is he my brother-in-law Qingzhou?"
"No, it's the person who rescued you the night before last."
"He...he came here?"
Xiao Wan'er's beautiful eyes widened. She had only been separated from Chen Yi for a little over an hour, but she never expected Chen Yi to come here.
Moreover, he came to find Chen Yunfan under the identity of "Dragon Tiger" Liu Wu.
Fortunately, she had a frank conversation with Chen Yi today and learned some things, so even though she was puzzled, she didn't show it.
Cui Qingwu smiled and nodded, saying, "It is indeed him."
"Sister Wan'er, you must have a very close relationship with him, right?"
"Ah, I...no, no, this is the first time I've seen him too."
That's right.
Judging solely from the name "Liu Wu," this was indeed the first time Xiao Wan'er had met him.
"Well, no matter how many times it's happened, the fact that he risked his life to save you means he has something to do with you."
"Sister Wan'er, how about we go over there later?"
"No, that won't work."
Xiao Wan'er shook her head repeatedly. She knew that Chen Yi must have something to do here, so she couldn't just go there rashly.
"Oh dear, he is, after all, Wan'er's savior. Doesn't Wan'er want to go and meet him?"
"No……"
After being coaxed and pleaded with by Cui Qingwu, Xiao Wan'er said helplessly, "Actually, I don't want to see him because... because Grandpa wants me to marry him..."
"ah?"
"Sister Wan'er, what about him..."
"No, no, I won't marry him."
Upon hearing this, Cui Qingwu understood her thoughts, and stepped forward to take her hand, apologizing with a playful smile.
However, she wasn't too disappointed because she didn't achieve her goal.
With Xiao Wan'er here, if Liu Wu tries anything funny, he shouldn't blame Cui Qingwu for being ruthless.
As they talked, they entered the side room one after another.
However, because of this incident, both Xiao Wan'er and Cui Qingwu were somewhat distracted.
One reason is because of Chen Yi, and the other is because of Chen Yunfan.
"Sister Wan'er, the Medical Academy has started construction. I wonder when it will be completed?"
"It could take a year, or at least two years..."
"ah?"
"...Please forgive me, Sister Qingwu, it should be completed within two months..."
"I wonder if there's been any progress with the doctor that Sister Qingwu mentioned earlier?"
"The medicine is on me..."
Seeing that they were both lost in thought, Xie Tingyun and Shen Huatang exchanged a glance.
"Junior sister, do you think we've made a mistake? The young lady's favorite person isn't the second son-in-law, but that 'Dragon Tiger'?"
"It's possible..."
...
Chen Yi, who was sitting quietly in the living room, naturally heard the conversation of the people in the back house, and felt a little amused.
Cui Qingwu was one thing, but even the usually gentle and dignified Xiao Wan'er could be so adorable.
But...
Chen Yi knew that his sudden arrival would inevitably make Xiao Wan'er overthink things.
It's nothing unusual anymore.
On the other side.
Chen Yunfan changed into a clean set of brocade clothes and let Chunying tidy up his ornaments and hair accessories.
He paid no attention to the conversation between Cui Qingwu and the others, his mind was focused on Chen Yi in the outer room.
He racked his brains but couldn't figure out why Chen Yi had come to find him.
Surely they wouldn't come here specifically to reveal their true identity?
"It'd better not be that, otherwise how can I avenge the grudge you've been hiding?"
Chen Yunfan is probably a bit obsessed.
He got angry whenever he thought about how badly and for so long he had been deceived by Chen Yi, and how much effort he had spent going to help him.
So he made up his mind to let Chen Yi experience this feeling too.
Especially now that he's in the shadows while Chen Yi is in the open.
He knew Chen Yi's identity, but Chen Yi was unaware that he had already discovered it.
This is his chance.
If he defeats him by force in the future, he will laugh loudly three times and say, "Brother Yi, I have known about what you have done for a long time."
"You think you've hidden it well? Hahaha, that was all a show I put on for you."
Only then will Chen Yunfan be able to "avenge his great grudge" and, incidentally, see the interesting expression on Chen Yi's face.
Just thinking about it makes him feel good.
Chunying was unaware of these things, but she felt that his expression had changed very strangely.
One moment he's frowning, the next he's grinning, and then he's gritting his teeth.
I don't even know who it's for.
"Young master, when did you meet 'Dragon Tiger'?"
Chen Yunfan paused upon hearing this, his expression calming down as he straightened his cuffs and said:
"How could someone as busy as me know such a roughneck?"
"That……"
"Stop with all that, go make some tea."
Before Chunying could ask any more questions, Chen Yunfan straightened his cuffs, left the side room, and headed straight for the outer living room.
Chunying had no choice but to go and make tea.
A short while later.
Chen Yunfan entered the living room, but without even looking at Chen Yi, he went straight to sit in the armchair at the head of the table.
Lin Zhong consciously stood behind him.
Chen Yi looked at the two of them, his gaze landing on Chen Yunfan. He clasped his hands in a fist salute and said in a calm tone:
"Liu Wu, a roughneck from the martial world, has met Councilor Chen."
wilderness?
Chen Yunfan secretly pursed his lips, knowing that Chunying had overheard his conversation.
If you know, you know.
He was furious when he saw Chen Yi's calm and indifferent demeanor.
"Brother Liu, you're too kind."
The word "brother" almost made Chen Yunfan grind his teeth to pieces.
But he couldn't retaliate.
Yi-di, you just wait!
Seeing his head held high, Chen Yi thought to himself that his brother was still the same as always, always looking arrogant in front of everyone.
"Chen Canzheng's sword strike earlier was incredibly powerful; I never expected him to possess such martial arts skills."
"I can't compare to you, Brother Liu. My swordsmanship is just something I practice in my spare time."
"Strengthen the body, haha, strengthen the body."
Not only did Chen Yi not believe this, but even Chen Yunfan himself didn't believe it.
Seeing the awkward atmosphere, Lin Zhong reminded him:
"Lord Longhu, you just said you had something important to discuss with my young master. Please speak freely."
Chen Yi hummed in agreement and, without further ado, took out a bag of evidence related to Zhu Hao's crimes from his pocket and placed it on the table.
"Someone asked me to give these to Councilor Chen."
Chen Yunfan raised an eyebrow, "Deliver something?"
“Counselor Chen will know at a glance.”
As he spoke, Chen Yi lightly tapped the table, and the cloth bag flew towards Chen Yunfan.
Chen Yunfan noticed the golden spear light contained within it and secretly grinned.
Damn it, Yi-di is still so vengeful.
Despite his thoughts, Chen Yunfan acted swiftly, slowly raising his palm, gathering true essence and sword intent, and grasping the cloth bag.
Click.
A crisp sound.
Chen Yunfan remained motionless, but the armchair beneath him was pushed back half a step by the force from the cloth bag.
Lin Zhong frowned. "Lord Longhu, what are you doing?"
Before Chen Yi could reply, Chen Yunfan shook the cloth bag in his hand and said with a smile:
"Uncle Zhong, there's no need for further words. Brother Liu, let's just make friends through martial arts."
He looked relaxed, without the slightest sign of abnormality.
But his feet were already firmly planted on the ground, only his boots concealed them from view.
Chen Yi nodded slightly: "It is impolite not to reciprocate. Councilor Chen has indeed mastered excellent swordsmanship."
"Sure, sure..."
Chen Yunfan mentally noted down Chen Yi's name while opening the cloth bag to take a look.
After flipping through a few pages, his brows furrowed instantly, and he looked sharply at Chen Yi.
"This...this is for me?"
Who is it?
Chen Yi uttered three words lightly: "White Tiger Guard".
He disliked the White Tiger Guards' secret plots against him and Chen Yunfan, so he naturally wouldn't hide it.
At the same time, he said it at this time to see Chen Yunfan's reaction.
"White Tiger Guard?"
Chen Yunfan subconsciously looked towards the back of the house, inevitably guessing that it was Cui Qingwu's doing.
But after thinking about it, he realized it wasn't true.
Although Cui Qingwu was concerned about his future, she should know his temperament and that he would never do something so underhanded.
Therefore, there is only one answer—the White Tiger Guards have placed their bets on him!
Lin Zhong, standing to the side, remained expressionless.
Looking at their expressions, Chen Yi understood that his elder brother probably didn't know the inside story either.
Lin Zhong, however, seemed to know something.
Sit quietly for a moment.
A cold smile appeared on Chen Yunfan's face: "I wonder which banner officer Brother Liu is in the White Tiger Guard?"
Chen Yi shook his head. "Neither."
"I have come here only to make a deal with the White Tiger Guard, nothing more."
"What kind of transaction?"
"Please forgive me, Councilor Chen, but I have no comment."
Chen Yunfan threw the cloth bag in his hand onto the table and snorted, "Let me guess."
"You rescued the eldest daughter of the Xiao family from Du Cang the other day, so you must know about the Xiao family's situation."
"They've come to the White Tiger Guards, surely for the sake of the Xiao family?"
"Is it the Peacock King's banner of Vashj, or those scheming scoundrels of Shu?"
Seeing that he had guessed the general idea in just a few words, Chen Yi secretly praised his brother's wisdom and replied aloud:
"No need for Councilor Chen to trouble himself."
"I'm only here to hand over the items to you; how you dispose of them is entirely up to you."
"Once this item is in my hands, I will naturally make the decisions about it, but..."
"If I were to burn all these things, how would Brother Liu respond?"
"It has nothing to do with me."
The ones who should be having a headache are the White Tiger Guards.
After thinking for a moment, Chen Yi stood up, clasped his hands in a fist and said, "The goods have been delivered. I will take my leave now."
Chen Yunfan paused, but did not stop him, waving goodbye as if to say goodbye.
Seeing this, Chen Yi simply turned and left.
Only Lin Zhong went over to take a look.
He only returned after confirming that the person had gone far away.
"Young master, he gave this to you..."
Before he could finish speaking, Chen Yunfan said indifferently, "The good stuff you're hoping to see."
Lin Zhong roughly guessed what it was, and didn't dare to speak again.
The last time he brought Lü Jiunan's corpse, he was scolded by Chen Yunfan. Now he naturally knows how Chen Yunfan feels when he learns of the White Tiger Guard's plot.
But a moment later, Chen Yunfan suddenly burst into laughter.
"Looks like everyone's hoping I'll climb the ranks. Very well, very well indeed!"
"Then I will grant your wish!"
After laughing, he looked at Lin Zhong and asked, "Uncle Zhong, is Lü Jiunan's body still there?"
Lin Zhong's heart skipped a beat, "Yes, yes..."
"Give it all to me, I need it to claim my reward at the yamen!"
(End of this chapter)
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