Eternal Sword

Chapter 48 Stealing people
"You sound so mysterious, as if you have sneaked into the palace."

Chen Tang couldn't help but feel a little suspicious when he heard the fat old man's serious words.

What kind of place is that palace that people can just sneak in?
The fat old man sneered and was about to speak when Qingmu and Zhiwei came back from outside and pushed the door open.

"Wow, Grandpa Chen, you are so awesome."

When Zhiwei saw the fat old man hanging on the earthen wall, he thought it was both funny and amazing, and couldn't help but praise him.

The fat old man was very satisfied. He then looked at Qing Mu and said, "You are back just in time. Disciple, this kid doubts my methods. Tell him, what is the name of my master that resounds throughout the martial arts world and shakes the temple?"

The fat old man felt that bragging himself was always lacking in substance, and it would be more convincing to let others speak.

"This……"

Qing Mu hesitated, blinked, and asked, "Master, can I say this?"

"What can't be said?"

The fat old man waved his fat hand and said, "Whatever you want!"

Qing Mu took a deep breath and said, "Master was once known as the world's number one thief!"

When the fat old man heard this, his face turned black and he fell directly from the earth wall and lay in the snow.

"Grandpa Chen, are you okay?"

Zhiwei hurried forward and helped the fat old man up.

The fat old man stretched out his sleeve and casually wiped the snow off his face, saying with some complaint: "That was the name that Master used when he was young and wandered around the world. It has long been out of use since then."

"The greatest thief in the world, so awesome."

Chen Tang praised.

No matter what it is, the fact that it can be called the best in the world shows his means.

But the fat old man always felt that Chen Tang was mocking him.

Qing Mu said: "Master was known as the world's number one thief, but he only took one kind of money, which was ill-gotten gains. After Master took the money, he would not keep it for himself, but would help the victims of the disaster."

"And ill-gotten gains often come from corrupt officials, powerful families, and royal relatives. So although Master has a very high reputation in the martial arts world, he is hated by the powerful families."

Chen Tang praised: "Rob the rich to help the poor, there is a code of conduct for thieves."

In this era where both the imperial court and the underworld coexist, it is not difficult to rob the rich, as long as you have the skills.

Even bandits and robbers who kill and rob say that they rob the rich to help the poor.

But robbing the rich is true, but helping the poor is not necessarily true. Most of the time, they just help themselves.

Moreover, being rich does not necessarily mean being unkind or unjust.

The rare quality of this number one thief is that he only takes ill-gotten gains.

Helping the poor is a very exhausting endeavor, and in many cases, it is a thankless task.

The fat old man waved his hands, as if thinking of something, and said with some disinterest: "Those were all ridiculous things I did when I was young. Now that I'm old, I don't want to rob the rich, and I'm too lazy to help the poor."

Qing Mu said: "Later, Master was called 'One Step to the Clouds' by the Jianghu."

"Not bad!"

The fat old man put his hands behind his back and nodded slightly.

Zhiwei clapped his hands and praised: "The greatest thief in the world, and he is also a step into the sky. In terms of Qinggong, Grandpa Chen must be the best in the world!"

The fat old man was overjoyed when he heard this, but he said, "Oh, it's not good to say that. It seems that I am not humble enough. You must know that there are always people who are better than you. There may be someone better than you. There may be someone better than you."

The fat old man glanced at Chen Tang.

Humph, look at those girls, they are more knowledgeable than you.

The fat old man said, "If nothing else, at least I can come and go freely in the inner courtyard of the imperial palace, just like walking on flat ground!"

"Besides, what I am best at is not stealing money, but stealing people!"

Chen Tang: “…”

The fat old man saw the shock in Chen Tang's eyes and felt very proud. This time he finally succeeded in showing off.

The fat old man decided to add another dose of explosive news, and continued: "And he went to the palace to steal people! And he stole twice!"

Qing Mu: "Uh..."

Chen Tang's jaw nearly dropped to the ground when he heard this.

Is it so exciting?
No wonder the mountain visitors always say that in some aspects, few people can surpass the fat old man.

Is this what you are referring to?

Only Zhiwei didn't hear it, she just thought it was interesting, looking at the fat old man expectantly, waiting for the follow-up. Chen Tang coughed lightly and asked, "Old man, can I tell you this?"

The fat old man glanced at Qing Mu, hesitated, and said, "This matter is indeed a bit secretive."

Chen Tang was speechless for a while.

This is not secret, this is private!
Although I thought so in my heart, I couldn't resist my curiosity.

After all, gossip is the most primitive instinct of human beings.

But Chen Tang changed his mind and thought that although the fat old man was disrespectful of etiquette and did not behave properly, he was not so ridiculous.

Chen Tang blinked and asked again: "You are a cheating man, is it serious? Do you want to let Zhiwei and the others hide away first, and we can talk privately at night and tell you the details?"

The fat old man finally reacted at this moment, jumped up and said, "What are you thinking, kid? Of course I want to steal someone!"

"Oh."

Chen Tang was a little disappointed.

Not exciting at all.

I thought I'd hear some erotic and exciting palace secrets, but it turned out to be a serious case of adultery.

"somebody is coming."

At this moment, the fat old man suddenly said something, turned around and went into the house, and then told Chen Tang: "Practice this Qinggong well."

After a while, there was a knock on the door.

"Brother Chen, it's me."

Meng Liangyu's voice came.

After entering the courtyard, Meng Liangyu took out a stack of silver notes from his arms, handed it to Chen Tang, and whispered, "I just extorted three thousand taels of silver from the Evil Wolf Gang, and just went to exchange some silver notes. Let's each take half, which is one thousand five hundred taels."

Meng Liangyu's actions today were already discussed by the two last night, so Chen Tang was not surprised.

"Where's your other half?"

Chen Tang asked.

Meng Liangyu said: "I just went out to arrange a meeting with the Black Water Gang and the Evil Wolf Gang."

"That's worth some money. Half of it is enough for me."

Chen Tang took out 750 taels and returned the other half to Meng Liangyu, saying, "You have to give some tips to the brothers in the government office, otherwise no one will fight you to death."

Chen Tang really needs money.

After all, there are four people in the family, and food, clothing and other expenses all cost money. The dozen taels of silver left by Mei Yingxue have been almost spent. I can't keep spending Mei Yingxue's money.

Meng Liangyu hesitated for a moment, but still accepted the seven hundred and fifty taels.

Some things really require the help of some brothers in the yamen.

Meng Liangyu said: "The time for the two gangs to meet has not been decided yet. I came to discuss with you to see when is a suitable time."

Chen Tang pondered in silence.

It will take some time for him to cultivate to the ninth level.

In one month, it will be the end of the year.

Fifteen days after the end of the year, it is the Lantern Festival.

The annual ranking of warriors in Wu'an County is held on the Lantern Festival.

Chen Tang said: "Let's set it on the night before the Lantern Festival."

"Row!"

Meng Liangyu said: "I'll arrange it."

After thinking for a while, he asked again: "What about the three people in your family? Do you need me to send some people to protect them? That night, I'm afraid it will be a mess. Can your uncle handle it by himself?"

In fact, Chen Tang was not worried about the safety of the three people.

With the fat old man and Qing Mu around, no one in Changze County can hurt them.

However, if they had stayed in Changze County at that time, they might have encountered other troubles in the future.

Chen Tang said: "A few days before the Lantern Festival, I took them to Wu'an County to celebrate the Lantern Festival there."

"it is good."

Meng Liangyu said: "In this way, you will not be in Changze County, and no one will suspect you. If there is enough time, you can just decide your rank in Wu'an County. It will save you a lot of trouble to be a martial artist appointed by the court."

(End of this chapter)