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While you two were recruiting him, did you ask him any questions?
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhu Wushi sat back on his throne, picked up his teacup, and gently skimmed off the foam on the surface with the lid, his expression nonchalant.
But Shangguan Haitang and Guihai Yidao felt their bodies tense, as if they were being stared at by a ferocious beast.
Both of them felt their hearts pound, but their faces remained impassive.
Guihai Yidao recounted how he had asked Chen Yan about the person who killed his father years ago.
Haitang also mentioned that she had asked Chen Yan whether Brother Tianya had ever liked her...
Zhu Wushi's expression softened after hearing their answers.
He spoke to them gently: "Tianya is back from the island, and Cheng Shifei is here too. The four of you haven't gotten together in a long time. Go and catch up with them."
"Yes, Godfather/God Marquis."
After bowing, Gui Haiyi and Shangguan Haitang walked out of the main hall.
Once they were outside the main hall, the two of them finally let out a long sigh of relief.
For some reason, when facing Zhu Wushi just now, the two of them felt an unprecedented amount of pressure.
"Yidao, why do you think our godfather is so concerned about what we asked Master Chen?"
Guihai Yidao pondered, "Perhaps Master Chen's distrust of Shenhou is real. Shenhou is afraid that we asked Master Chen about some secrets of his, so he is nervous."
Haitang's expression changed drastically.
After a moment of silence, he continued, "How are we supposed to explain all this to Tianya and Cheng Shifei, and how are we supposed to invite them to Qixia Town?"
Guihai Yidao took a step forward, his calm voice drifting over: "Just tell the truth, there's no need to hide anything. I believe they are all intelligent people."
……
Half an hour later.
The pavilion on the back mountain of Hulong Villa offers a wide view, and there's no fear of being overheard by anyone nearby.
After Haitang slowly recounted what she and Yidao had experienced in Qixia Town, Duan Tianya and Cheng Shifei's expressions changed drastically!
Cheng Shifei was dumbfounded: "Hai, Haitang, are you kidding me? Immortal Master Chen doesn't trust Shenhou? You and Yidao suspect that Shenhou isn't as righteous as he seems on the surface?"
Duan Tianya was so shocked that he couldn't speak.
It took them a long time to come to their senses, and they said incredulously, "Haitang, Yidao, did Master Chen really tell you that the person who will kill Haitang in the future is Piaoxu?!"
How could this be?
In order to be with me, she did not hesitate to draw her sword against her father, Yagyu Tajima-no-kami, and even crippled herself of all martial arts skills.
What other reason did she have to kill Haitang?
Having crippled herself, what strength does she possess to kill Haitang?
Guihai Yidao remained silent.
Haitang shook her head bitterly: "I don't understand these things either, which is why I told you the truth and asked for your opinions. Do you want to go to Qixia Town together to find Master Chen and get to the bottom of everything?"
Gui Haiyi and Cheng Shifei exchanged a glance and nodded emphatically!
Originally, based solely on the rumors circulating in the martial arts world that Chen Yan knew everything, the two of them would have taken Chen Yan's prediction as a joke.
However, even Zhang Jinjiu, the Ming Dynasty's top detective who had been famous for decades, lost to Master Chen.
They could no longer afford to ignore Chen Yan's words.
"We only hope that on this trip, Master Chen can resolve all the doubts in our hearts: why did Piaoxu kill Haitang with her own hands?"
And why is Master Chen so wary of his adoptive father...?
Duan Tianya remained silent, his gaze deep, as he slowly looked toward the direction of Qixia Town.
Two days later.
Each of them found a different reason to leave the capital.
To cover up Zhu Wushi's spies, they went through many detours before finally meeting at a secret location and heading together to Qixia Town to resolve all their doubts...
………………
"Fifth Brother, I've prepared hot water. Come and wash your face."
Qixia Town, Tongfu Inn, early morning (7-9 AM).
Yin Susu brought a basin of hot water, placed it on the table, and greeted Zhang Cuishan.
Zhang Cuishan thanked them, picked up a towel to wipe his face, and muttered, "I wonder how long it will be before Second Brother and Sixth Brother bring their men back..."
Yin Susu smiled and said, "It won't be that fast. It will take them quite a few days to make a round trip. Let's just wait here patiently."
"That's true, life in Qixia Town was quite peaceful and comfortable."
Zhang Cuishan smiled, then exclaimed softly, "Huh, where's Wuji? I haven't seen him this early in the morning."
Yin Susu looked helpless: "Wuji has lacked playmates since he was a child. Now that he has met Mo Xiaobei, who is the same age as him, the two of them get along very well. They went out to play as soon as it was dawn."
Zhang Cuishan asked worriedly, "They've gone out? Could they have encountered danger?"
Yin Susu waved her hand: "Don't worry, with Manager Chen's dog Ah Huang following us, nothing will happen."
Hearing this, Zhang Cuishan finally felt relieved.
He had also heard the story of Dark Yellow, which had easily defeated the grandmaster Gongsun Wulong. It had recently been dormant for a period of time, and after waking up, it was said to be even more extraordinary, with combat power comparable to a grandmaster!
Can a dog stand on equal footing with a grandmaster?
Zhang Cuishan suddenly realized something.
He wouldn't have believed it before.
But in Qixia Town, he had already witnessed too many miracles and was gradually beginning to accept the many impossibilities...
At this time.
But then a joyful exclamation came from inside the station: "Wow! Master Chen has another big business opportunity! A whole bunch of people have arrived! Everyone, come and see what's going on!"
The sound was followed by a flurry of footsteps, clearly indicating that many people were rushing to the fortune teller's shop next door to see what was going on.
"Fifth Brother, let's hurry up, or we might not get a good spot."
Yin Susu was anxious and quickly pulled Zhang Cuishan downstairs.
But downstairs they encountered Bai Zhantang and his group, who were not in a hurry.
He asked in surprise, "Brother Bai, aren't you going to watch the excitement?"
Bai Zhantang yawned and laughed, "No rush. Master Chen will sleep until the sun is high in the sky. Going now would just mean waiting."
Yin Susu and Zhang Cuishan were suspicious.
After leaving the inn, I looked towards the fortune-telling shop.
Sure enough, although a large crowd had gathered outside the fortune-telling shop, the shop's doors remained tightly shut.
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"To do business to the extent that Master Chen has achieved this level is truly unique."
While he was fast asleep, he confirmed that the guests were waiting anxiously.
Zhang Cuishan sighed.
Yin Susu chuckled: "Master Chen has the ability to make people wait. Even if he makes people wait, no one dares to say a word against him."
Zhang Cuishan was speechless.
This is true...
Then, they looked at the group of guests waiting outside the door and were startled.
Based on the discussions of those around them, it became clear that this group of guests were all of extraordinary status!
There is Qiao Feng, the former leader of the Beggars' Sect; Murong Fu of the Murong family; and Duan Zhengchun, the Prince of Zhennan of Dali.
These three were all renowned figures in the martial arts world, but unexpectedly, when they arrived at Master Chen's fortune-telling shop, they were no different from ordinary people and could only wait idly...
"There are probably very few people in this world who can make these three figures wait willingly. Master Chen is one of them. I wonder if my master Zhang Sanfeng has that ability..."
Zhang Cuishan was filled with emotion and endless daydreams.
As everyone eagerly awaited.
at last,
The fortune teller's door opened.
It was Wanwan and Wuqing, the two odd jobs at the fortune-telling shop. Chen Yan stood behind them, yawning.
Not surprised to see a large crowd standing in front of the fortune-telling shop, he smiled and said, "Please wait a moment, everyone. I've gone to have breakfast and will be officially open for business soon."
...... .... .......
See this.
Zhang Cuishan's lips twitched.
To do business to the level of Master Chen is truly unique in the world.