The strongest nine thousand years old

Chapter 141 Return to the Ghost Market

About half a year ago, Cui San became addicted to gambling.

The prison guards have nothing to do in prison, so they play cards for fun, but they are very restrained and basically don't play after they are released.

But Cui San gambled lavishly in prison more than once, and after he was released, he often went to gambling houses.

"Nine out of ten gambling losses, Cui San is just a jailer, he doesn't have that much money to squander, but according to the two jailers, Cui San's daily life has not been affected at all." The Jinyiwei who was reporting paused for a moment and lowered his voice and said, "Commander, these two people have financial problems, and there must be someone supporting them behind the scenes."

Chen Dong nodded in understanding.

"Lock them up first, and call more brothers to go to the Ma family with me. Also, check if anything happened in the Fang family seven days ago." Chen Dong ordered.

"Yes!"

Chen Dong ordered someone to change Yan Shiqi's clothes. Although his face looked much more haggard, after putting on this set of clothes, he looked a little more murderous, as if he had been reborn.

Even his eyes regained their sharpness and brightness. He walked like a dragon or a tiger, with a solemn demeanor.

Chen Dong raised his eyebrows when he saw this. It is true that clothes make the man, and gold ornaments make the Buddha.

Strangely enough, there is no Buddhism in Dayan.

Maybe it hasn't been born yet?

…………

When we arrived at Ma's house, it was already dark.

The Jinyiwei went forward and knocked on the door, but no one answered.

Chen Dong frowned, "Break the door!"

Yan Shiqi was eager to show off, and shouted, "I'll do it!"

He took two steps forward and kicked the door hard with his right foot.

"bang"

The door was kicked open, and a dozen ferocious Jinyiwei rushed in instantly.

There were no lights in the yard and it seemed that no one was home.

Chen Dong walked in with his hands behind his back and said coldly, "Search!"

The Jinyi Guards dispersed instantly, and Yan Shiqi, holding a long sword, guarded Chen Dong beside him.

Chen Dong looked around. Although the house was not big, it would cost more than a thousand taels. Ma Da, a jailer, would never be able to afford it in his lifetime.

"Commander, there is still warm water in the teacup. The person just left not long ago." Someone came hurriedly to report.

Chen Dong's eyes twitched, he was a step too late!

He couldn't help but feel a sense of fear towards those in the dark.

The opponent is not only decisive, but also quick!

"Commander, there's no one in the house!"

"Commander, nothing suspicious was found."

Chen Dong took a deep breath and said, "Leave four people to guard here, and the others will ask the neighbors to draw a portrait of Marda's wife and search the whole city!"

"Yes!"

The Jinyiwei quickly went out to do their work. Yan Shiqi came forward and whispered, "Commander, do you want to search the ghost market?"

Chen Dong raised his eyebrows, "Ghost Market?"

"The ghost market is full of mixed people, it's the best place to hide." Yan Shiqi said, "Besides, the origin of Ma Da's wife is unknown, we can go to Tianbao Pavilion to buy information."

"Tianbao Pavilion?" Chen Dong narrowed his eyes. "Do you know a lot about it?"

"When I was a secret guard, I didn't have enough manpower, so I bought information a few times." Yan Shiqi said.

"I heard that the shopkeeper there is a beautiful Hu girl, and she seems to be a beggar...what's the name?" Chen Dong frowned, revealing a thoughtful look.

"Hua Feidie." Yan Shiqi blurted out.

Chen Dong suddenly realized, "That's right! It seems that you really know that place well. Take me to Tianbao Pavilion."

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Chen Dong and Yan Shiqi were both dressed in black robes and had masks on their faces.

In Yan Shiqi's words, the ghost market is full of guys who are neither human nor ghost, and concealing one's identity can avoid unnecessary trouble.

Coming to the ghost market again, Chen Dong had a completely different feeling.

There weren't so many people paying attention, no pointing and whispering.

Just like a drop of water merging into the sea, it is completely inconspicuous.

When we arrived at Tianbao Pavilion, there was no female shopkeeper to greet us.

They were just two ordinary idlers.

"What do you two need?" a Hu girl came up and asked.

Yan Shiqi said: "Buy news."

Hu Ji spread her hands towards Yan Shiqi.

Yan Shiqi placed a ten-liang silver ingot in Hu Ji's hand.

Hu Ji smiled and said, "Please follow me."

Hu Ji brought the two of them to the inner room, where an old man with gray hair and wearing half a mask was drinking tea.

"Mr. Jiang." Hu Ji said respectfully.

Elder Jiang nodded slightly and asked in a hoarse voice, "What do you want to ask?"

"What is the origin of the jailer Ma Da's wife?" Yan Shiqi asked.

Mr. Jiang's hand holding the teacup paused slightly, then he put the cup to his lips as if nothing had happened and took a sip of the hot tea.

"He's just an unknown person, no one paid any attention to him." Old Jiang said indifferently.

Yan Shiqi sneered, "Tianbao Pavilion is known to be omniscient and almighty, from the peddlers to the royal family. They even know which woman the prince favors."

"Now you're telling me you didn't pay attention to me? Do you look down on me?"

Yan Shiqi angrily drew out his sword and placed the tip of the sword on Old Jiang's neck.

Mr. Jiang stood as still as a mountain, with an awe-inspiring demeanor.

Hu Ji scolded, "How dare you cause trouble in Tianbao Pavilion? Do you want to live?"

Elder Jiang looked at Yan Shiqi calmly, "Tianbao Pavilion does not do business with officials, please go back."

A hint of surprise flashed across Yan Shiqi's eyes, and he thought to himself: I haven't been exposed!

Elder Jiang's eyes moved to Chen Dong who was standing behind Yan Shiqi, and he said calmly, "I had the honor of seeing Commander Chen's majesty a few days ago. Why is he hiding his head and showing his tail today?"

Yan Shiqi subconsciously looked at Chen Dong with a look of surprise.

Chen Dong chuckled and said, "The old man has good eyesight, he can recognize this!"

"The commander is handsome and has an imposing manner, which makes people unforgettable." said Jiang Laodao.

"Your boss has promised to help me find the two wanted criminals. Now I come to you to ask someone, but you are unwilling to say anything. Do you want to send troops to destroy your Tianbao Pavilion?" Chen Dong said with a smile.

Although he was smiling, there was a sharpness in his eyes!

Yan Shiqi sneered, "The first one to die will definitely be you, old man!"

Hu Ji said nervously, "Mr. Jiang!"

Elder Jiang was silent for a while, then slowly said, "Ma Da's wife, Ms. Hu, was from Youzhou. She came to Yanjing with her family to do business a year ago, but encountered robbers on the way and her family was tragically killed. When Ms. Hu was about to be humiliated by the robbers, Ma Da showed up to save her. To repay his kindness, Ms. Hu married Ma Da and gave all the family property to him."

Chen Dong frowned. He already knew about this, but he felt something was wrong.

"Does Hu have another identity?" Chen Dong asked.

Jiang Lao shook his head, "I don't know."

"Does Prince Jing have any intention of rebellion?" Chen Dong suddenly asked.

Old Jiang's hand shook and the teacup almost fell, and Hu Ji couldn't help but exclaimed.

"I really don't know about this." Old Jiang said with a wry smile.

"Don't you know, or don't want to say?" Chen Dong's eyes wandered between Mr. Jiang and Hu Ji.

"This Tianbao Pavilion must be the property of Prince Jing!"

"Click"

Old Jiang's hand shook, and the teacup fell to the ground and broke into pieces in an instant!