Martial Arts Crossover: Something's Wrong with This Evil Sect

Chapter 223 Frugality

In a secluded jujube grove, there sits a very simple little wooden house.

The wooden house was not large, and instead appeared somewhat old and simple.

However, the interior of the cabin was spotless and meticulously decorated.

If Shan Tianxie were to see this, he would surely exclaim in surprise that it was yet another "fake" tycoon who didn't flaunt his wealth.

Inside the house, a short, thin old man sat on a small, exquisite chair, pouring himself a drink.

The old man gently swirled the wine in his glass, and instantly the aroma filled the air.

He took a deep breath of the aroma of the wine, and then, with a satisfied expression, downed the entire glass in one gulp.

Inside the room, there were all sorts of wine jars, big and small.

If someone who knows wine were to see these, they would be overjoyed.

Because the wine jars inside the house contain, without exception, fine wines that are hard to find on the market!

It's unbelievable that such a simple wooden hut could hold so many exquisite items; one would never have believed it without seeing it for oneself.

Suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps broke the tranquility of the jujube grove and also interrupted the old man's actions.

The old man frowned, his dissatisfaction evident in his expression.

If the person doesn't give him a reasonable explanation, he swears he will never let that person see the sunrise tomorrow!

The person outside did not barge in, but stood respectfully at the door and said, "Chief, I have important matters to report!"

Upon hearing this, the old man poured the wine without pausing for a moment, and said in a calm tone, "What is it? Speak."

"Xiao Qiuyu, who was sent to hunt down Tie Gu Mo E a few days ago, has been out of contact for several days."

Intelligence from inside the building indicates that Mei Niansheng was spotted in Qixia Town, but Xiao Qiuyu was nowhere to be seen. It seems Xiao Qiuyu has likely met with misfortune!

"Missing? Encountered some misfortune?"

Upon hearing this, the old man's eyes narrowed slightly, and a murderous intent flashed within them!

He didn't even notice when the wine in his glass overflowed, and it wasn't until a moment later that he came to his senses.

I thought that with Xiao Qiuyu's strength, taking down the severely injured Mei Niansheng shouldn't be a problem.

Let's see if Xiao Qiuyu can use this to reach the threshold of a Grandmaster; it seems he has failed.

Could it be that someone else stepped in to help? But none of Mei Niansheng's friends have been contacted.

Since Mei Niansheng knew that Qingyi Tower wanted to take his life, why didn't he commit suicide to atone for his sins?

Instead, he lost a powerful general, and anyone who dared to help him must have had a death wish!

Since Xiao Qiuyu's death is a foregone conclusion, it is no longer important.

The most important thing now is to figure out how to get back his treasure, and incidentally find the person who helped Mei Niansheng and tear him to pieces.

This way, everyone will know what the consequences are for offending the Green Robe Pavilion!

"Is there only one Xiao Qiuyu left at Qingyi Tower? Why not arrange for someone else?"

"this....."

The person outside the door hesitated upon hearing this, unsure of what to say.

"Ok?"

The old man's brows were furrowed so deeply that they almost formed a deep frown. When did the people from Qingyi Tower become so hesitant and evasive?

Is it because his management is too lax? Or has his recruitment level become so poor?

This group of assassins was the worst he'd ever led!

Just as the old man was getting impatient and was about to speak again.

The figure outside the door, after doing a lot of mental preparation, finally gritted his teeth and said.

"Reporting to the chief, Mei Niansheng alone is not a problem; many people in the building can handle it."

However, since there's someone with him right now, no one in the building is willing to take the order.

He was terrified of accidentally injuring that person and bringing upon himself death!

After these words were spoken, the figure outside the door immediately felt much more relaxed and let out a long sigh of relief.

In reality, being an assassin is just a job. Apart from lunatics like Xiao Qiuyu, what decent person would risk their life for a job?

"Oh?"

The old man raised an eyebrow and then asked, "Who is it? How can someone have such a great influence in the martial arts world of the Ming Dynasty? Could it be the son of that person from Wudang?"

At this point, the old man couldn't help but chuckle. He figured that person was too old for that sort of thing.

She's nowhere near as good as him in this respect. Just think of that woman from a few days ago, the way she seemed to have gotten her hands on it... tsk tsk...

"Judging from the information relayed back from below, it seems to be that young master Shan from Bliss Valley..."

"I didn't expect it to be him?"

Upon hearing this, a knowing look flashed in the old man's eyes.

If it's this person, then it's indeed a bit troublesome. Although his martial arts skills aren't high, his intelligence is exceptional.

Moreover, he has an extremely protective older brother who would intimidate anyone who met him.

You should know that when that Valley Master Shan got angry, he didn't even give face to the Tang Clan of Shu, which really angered Granny Tang.

In the end, if it weren't for their fear of the Tang Clan's most precious treasure, the Peacock Feather, and those few old fogies, the core members of the Tang Clan would probably have been wiped out.

This is going to be difficult, since he's a person who's extremely stingy.

Making him give up the treasure of Liancheng Jue is no different from killing him.

Just thinking about it makes his heart bleed; that's all a lot of hard-earned money!

Damn Paradise Valley!

"Let's not worry about Mei Niansheng for now. We've messed with those lunatics from Bliss Valley, and they're really causing a lot of trouble."

After careful consideration, the old man finally waved his hand and decided to let Mei Niansheng off the hook for now.

He then asked the figure outside the door, "Have you found Lu Xiaofeng's whereabouts recently? I need to know his every move!"

"Don't worry, Chief, we've already found out everything!"

The figure outside the door nodded, then continued, "I heard that the head of the Hua family, Hua Ruling, is celebrating his birthday, and Lu Xiaofeng will be going to offer his congratulations."

"Well, that's very good!"

The old man nodded slightly. Although he had just lost one treasure, he was about to receive another, which was a good way to alleviate his loneliness.

Now that the matter was settled, the old man waved his hand and said, "Go down."

Seeing that no one was around, he used his inner energy to absorb the overflowing wine and put it back into the cup.

Such a frugal person is truly a rare sight in this world...

..........

Meanwhile, Shan Tianxie was completely unaware of what had just happened.

It is unknown whether it is because of the Bliss Valley that the other party has temporarily let Mei Niansheng go.

However, even if Shan Tianxie knew, given his personality, he probably wouldn't take it too seriously.

After all, who would want to mess with a bunch of dead people?

To a lone wolf like Mei Niansheng, the assassin organization Qingyilou might still seem like nothing special.

Even though he was already a veteran master, he was still forced to such a state by the Green Robe Tower.

On one hand, the 108th floor of the Green Robe Tower is indeed home to many masters.

If a person isn't someone like Gu Santong, who can both fight and absorb energy, ultimately, even two fists can't fight four hands.

On the other hand, the identity of its leader is a mystery, so even if Mei Niansheng wanted to capture the leader first, he couldn't.

However, these two points are not a problem for Shan Tianxie at all.

There are many experts, but they are all just there to feed Gu Santong. If Gu Santong isn't there, there's always his own big brother!

As for the identity of the top leader, it's even simpler; those who have seen the spoilers are just that unreasonable.

The leader, who thought he had hidden his identity well, was no different from being naked in his eyes.

If you really offend him, take Gu Santong up there and scatter that damn boss's ashes!

.........

However, as Gu Santong recovered from his injuries, Shan Tianxie also seemed to be in a similar state.

So they decided to follow the plan, leave Qixia Town first, and then head to the Hua family to celebrate Hua Ruling's birthday.

In front of Tongfu Inn, Shan Tianxie and his companions' luggage was all prepared, and the carriage was waiting nearby.

The horses snorted from time to time, looking ready to go at any moment.

The people from Tongfu Inn stood at the door, looking at Shan Tianxie with reluctance.

Bai Zhantang's appearance was the most comical, with his hands wrapped tightly in gauze.

The whole thing started because Bai Zhantang blocked the road with an oxcart, and also because of the red underwear he was wearing.

This led to a very dramatic scene: the Thief Saint versus the Mad Bull!

After a long struggle, the legendary thief finally won by striking the ox's Yongquan acupoint with his Sunflower Acupuncture Technique.

Of course, this is on the premise that the cow has the Yongquan acupoint.

The end result was that Bai Zhantang broke his finger, which cost Tong Xiangyu a lot of money.

"Brother Bai, you should really take good care of your health. If you could touch a cow's hoof with your finger, you would be the number one martial artist in the world."

Looking at Bai Zhantang in front of him, Shan Tianxie couldn't help but tease him.

Bai Zhantang's face was flushed red. He was a well-known figure in the martial arts world, both big and small.

If this gets out, I really won't be able to play with Xiao Chu and Xiao Ji anymore.

Then, Bai Zhantang's eyes reddened, and he used his remaining left hand to hold Shan Tianxie's hand, speaking earnestly.

"Young Master Shan, you absolutely must keep this a secret for me, otherwise how will I ever get by in the future?"

"rest assured."

Dan Tianxie patted his chest and said, "I'm the least discreet person when it comes to these kinds of things."

"That's good, that's good... No, that's not right."

Bai Zhantang mumbled a few words before he understood and was about to talk to Shan Tianxie about it.

But Guo Furong, who was standing to the side, pushed him away, saying, "Get out of my way!"

Then, Guo Furong, who was usually so forthright, smiled and said, "Young Master Shan, you will definitely encounter a lot of things on your way to the Hua family. You'll have to tell me about them when you have time."

"It's natural."

Looking into the light in Guo Furong's eyes, Shan Tianxie instantly understood: Guo Furong still yearned for the martial world as always.

That makes sense; people always tend to romanticize the path they didn't choose.

In the end, Guo Furong gave up her journey through the martial world only after experiencing many things at Tongfu Inn, and then she finally understood what she really wanted.

Big Mouth, looking rather simple-minded, stepped forward carrying a bag of dry rations: "Young Master Shan, these are some new rations I made. They may not be as fancy as delicacies, but they'll do you have something to eat on the road."

As the staff of Tongfu Inn were talking, a fragrant breeze suddenly wafted over, and there came Sai Diaochan, the manager of Yihonglou.

Looking at the radiant Sai Diaochan, Tong Xiangyu still felt somewhat uncomfortable.

After all, the business at Yihonglou has been extremely poor these past two days.

After giving a polite greeting, he turned his head away and stopped looking at her.

Dan Tianxie's eyes lit up when he looked at Sai Diaochan in front of him.

The reason is simply that Diao Chan wasn't wearing the same vibrant red dress she wore before.

Instead, she changed into a plain-colored silk dress, which made her even more charming and delicate.

Sai Diaochan walked straight up to Shan Tianxie, gazed at him with her beautiful eyes, and said softly.

"Young Master Shan, are you really leaving? Won't you stay a little longer?"

"We're not keeping them anymore; things have been mostly resolved."

Dan Tianxie nodded slightly, then smiled and said, "Manager Sai, all good things must come to an end. You should know this principle in business. If we are destined to meet again, we will meet again."

"All good things must come to an end... If fate allows, we will meet again..."

Upon hearing this, Sai Diaochan couldn't help but let out a bitter smile.

"I know that for a great figure like the Third Young Master, Qixia Town is too small and will never be able to keep you. But... I hope you will take good care of yourself on this journey."

Having said that, Sai Diaochan took out a jade pendant from her bosom and handed it over.

"This is something I've worn since childhood. I'm using it as a prayer for your well-being, young master. May everything go smoothly for you. And... don't forget me!"

Sai Diaochan mustered her courage and, after saying these words, even though her heart was pounding like thunder,

However, he stubbornly stood still, his gaze fixed on Shan Tianxie.

Dan Tianxie quietly looked at Sai Diaochan in front of him, but did not take the jade pendant.

Upon seeing this, Sai Diaochan's face instantly drained of color, as if all her energy had been drained away.

Even the drizzling rain watching from the side couldn't help but feel heartbroken. If she put herself in the scene of Sai Diaochan,

She was probably suffocating. It has to be said, Sai Diaochan was at least very brave!

Seeing Sai Diaochan in such a state, Shan Tianxie found it hard to accept the favor of a beautiful woman, but looking at the stubborn Sai Diaochan before him...

Finally, he reached out and took the jade pendant, saying softly, "I will remember Manager Sai's kindness and will definitely come to Yihonglou to see you in the future."

A glint of light flashed in Sai Diaochan's eyes. "Then it's a deal!"

Speaking of this, Shan Tianxie seemed to remember something, lest Sai Diaochan really bring down Tongfu Inn.

So he pulled Sai Diaochan aside and said some words about not exhausting resources and maintaining healthy competition.

Sai Diaochan nodded repeatedly, but she didn't understand what it meant.

However, whatever Young Master Shan wants to do, Sai Diaochan will definitely do it.

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Shan Tianxie entered the carriage and bowed to everyone in farewell.

"Well then, everyone, see you next time!"

Then, the horses kicked up clouds of dust, and the people of Tongfu Inn stood there, watching their departing figures, and lingered for a long time.

Sai Diaochan stared intently until the group disappeared into the horizon before slowly turning around.

With tears glistening in her eyes, she walked step by step toward the Yihong Pavilion as if she had lost her soul.