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Chapter 163: Not a house slave, not a retainer, but a close friend of the princess! Go to the "Hongmen Banquet" and bow your head!

He is only thirty years old and is ranked ninth on the Young Dragon Monument!
What a beautiful scene that would be!
Such people have already entered the realm of Wuluo in their youth, achieved the status of a master of the school, slayed the red dragon and subdued the white tiger, and maintained their youthful appearance.

Even if you live for more than sixty years, as long as you think about it, you will still look like your youth!

Indeed, in this glorious world where martial artists who have cultivated to the highest level can even be awarded titles like "Immortal or Buddha", the older and stronger a warrior is, the less likely he will look old.

While Ji Xiu was thinking secretly in his heart.
Granny Shi continued:
"Back then, on the East Cang Sea, a 'gate' that connected to the divine path opened. It was different from most of the other gates that were just cracks, like a mirage that flashed for a moment."

"That time, this 'gate' is suspected to be the same as the Water Lord's Mansion that fell into the Great Xuan, and will be permanently solidified on this Great Xuan territory."

"However, behind that 'gate' is the dharma land of a great Shinto monarch, not the headquarters of a great immortal or Buddhist sect, so the prefecture of Cangbei was in a state of panic and tension."

"And the location where it fell at that time was 'Hundian Shuibo'."

"Back then, the Hun Tian bandits were led by the 'Red Bearded Heavenly King' who was at the peak of the Qi Guan. The ten leaders formed an oath of brotherhood and united a total of 72 bandits, both large and small, and colluded with the foreign forces of the 'Jie Men'. They were very powerful."

"So after hearing the news, the vassal state of Cangdu personally ordered the dispatch of government troops to wipe them out."

"At that time, I was stationed in Jiangyin, and together with the garrison general Luo Daocheng, I received orders to mobilize nearly half of Jiangyin's young geniuses and great men to attack the divine land."

"And your master, Wang Xuanyang, was a very important figure in that great turmoil."

"In the beginning, when we were fighting against the 'water bandits', General Luo led 3,000 soldiers to drive the warships, but they could only fight on equal terms with the Huntian Water Margin."

"But your master was in a state of anxiety during the battle, and he saw the gate becoming more and more solid."

"He once single-handedly, with a long sword, directly beheaded the Red Bearded Heavenly King, broke up the Hun Tian Water Margin, and turned the 72 groups of water bandits into 72 groups of dust, which disappeared like smoke, and established the victory in one fell swoop!"

"After the destruction of the Hun Tian Lake, the Marquis of Bei Cang came in person and prepared for battle."

"As a result, the 'boundary gate' that was originally almost solid just disappeared without a trace. There was no guardian god leading the divine armor and divine weapons to enter the Great Mystery. It was just a false alarm."

"Among them, Xie Fuyao, the daughter of the Xie family, brought her own attendants with her to gain experience here, but..."

Granny Shi looked strange:

"Your master was born in the 'Sword Dao Ancestor'. When it fell apart, it was said to be involved in many huge families and pillar-level behemoths. Therefore, he had a bad impression of those noble children."

"When I saw Xie Fuyao, according to rumors, your master had kidnapped her and claimed that he would ask the wealthy Xie family to send someone to redeem her, or leave her to your young disciple as a wife."

"But I just heard about it."

"Later, when we were attacking the Hun Tian Water Margin, your master, Xie Fuyao, and Ye Luan, who is now an official and a teacher in the government academy and an elder of the Jing Hong Sword Sect, one of the 'Six High Mountains' in Jiangyin, all had many dealings and interactions with each other."

"I think if there is anything between them, it is probably a friendship formed after going through hardships and experiencing life and death."

"Of course, if your master hadn't arranged the relationship, Xie Fuyao probably wouldn't have anything to do with your master. Those who come from wealthy families have an innate aristocratic aura."

"Don't think that Xie Fuyao takes care of you and treats you kindly, but when she was 20 years old, she was not much better than Xie Zhinan. She was also very spoiled and didn't give anyone face at all."

Thinking of the past, Granny Shi sighed:
"So when I saw her for the first time, I didn't expect that she could actually get rid of all her worldly desires, enter the family, and truly be included in the Xie family tree, inheriting the 'blood of the human immortal ancestor'."

"Although, I don't know what level of purity the 'ancestral blood' she inherited from the Xie family is."

"But even the thinnest"

"It is enough to look forward to being named Martial Saint. It is very enviable."

The envy in Granny Shi's eyes flashed away.

Ji Xiu finally had a clear understanding of the ups and downs of Jiangyin Prefecture over the past few decades.

Xiao Mingli put his hands together and after listening, he couldn't help but think:
"From this perspective, your master is not a simple person."

"With Wang Xuanyang as his master, he was able to teach a disciple like you. Moreover, more than ten years ago, he was the one that Aunt Xie Zhinan couldn't forget."

"Even if it took more than ten years to rise, it should be a sign of good fortune."

The woman blinked, revealing a bit of suspicion:
"Can such a person really die so easily?"

Ji Xiu listened at the side and couldn't help feeling ashamed.

The whole Jiangyin Prefecture felt that his master must have died without a single chance of survival in the siege by several major sects, the remnants of the Hun Tian bandits, and even the evildoers of the Huang Tian Sect and the bounty offered by the black market.

But he didn't expect that this princess would think so highly of him and even think that his death was strange.

If I didn't know it beforehand and only relied on my sense of smell, it would be quite sensitive indeed.

He was still wondering whether he should cover up a little for his master.

Immediately after that, a waiter from the mansion knocked on the door and said:

"My Lady, the fishing company has sent someone to come and see you."

After hearing the report, Xiao Mingli's expression slightly changed, but not much:

"Oh?"

"Is there any fishing station or fishing boat that has caught some fish?"

"Then we'll weigh it by pound, check its quality and type, and prepare the pure gold for you to deliver to your door, so that the fishing company won't suffer any loss."

The fishing company is the leader in coordinating eight ferry crossings and is in charge of the business of fishing at sea.

Ever since he knew a few years ago that the daughter of Marquis Beicang needed spiritual fish for conditioning, every three or two months, if he caught a spiritual fish of good quality and high grade, he would order people to bring it to her.

Over time, after a few visits, he became familiar with the steward of the Marquis' Mansion and caught the eye of Xiao Mingli. After a few visits, he also got the fishing business in touch with the Beicang Marquis' Mansion.

Although it seems useless on the surface, for the fishing owner Chen Jing, it is a relationship and a tiger skin.

At least others saw that the fishing business would deliver spiritual fish to the Northern Canghou Mansion every now and then.
Anyone who sees this will have to consider the relationship between the two parties, right?

But for Xiao Mingli, it was an equal exchange, and the fishing company never lost a single ounce of gold.

As for what people outside said, she didn't care. After all, they were doing things for her, so she just turned a blind eye and let it go.

"My lady, I am not here to offer you the spiritual fish."

"Master Chen Jing of the fishing company said that he had an old relationship with Master Ji's master, so he prepared a small gift and set up a banquet, hoping to invite Master Ji to come over."

"He also said that we all work for the 'Beicang Marquis' Mansion', and for the sake of the princess, it would not look good if things got too awkward, so he let go of the two previous incidents of shooting down the sacrificial flags."

"I also hope that Master Ji will not hold a grudge against the old rift between the two families and take it to heart."

"I heard that after Master Ji won the title of 'Top Scorer of the Dojo, the Name of Heavenly Sword' for his master, he aspired to enter the government academy and seek the title of 'government official'."

"It just so happens that the fishing company has been in Jiangyin Prefecture for nearly a hundred years and has accumulated a lot of wealth in the prefecture. There are also clan members serving in the prefecture court, and there are also direct descendants who are strong candidates for the 'prefectural official' this time."

"So I want to recommend some talented people in the clan so that we can get to know each other and take care of each other in the future."

In this conversation, all the face was given to Beicang Houfu and Xiao Mingli, and Ji Xiu was also polite.

But after listening to this, Ji Xiu sneered in his heart.

Don't hold grudges against the old issues between the two families?

According to his master Duan Chenzhou, the reward for placing a bounty on the black market is very generous, and ordinary gyms may not be willing to take it!
And looking at the entire Jiangyin Prefecture.

Apart from the fact that his grandson was beaten to death by him, his reputation was repeatedly destroyed by him, and he was also very rich in the medicine and fishing business.
Who else could be so generous?
If Ji Xiu’s guess was correct.

If he hadn't entered the Beicang Marquis Mansion, the black market bounty would have been in vain, and he would have lost two Tiangang ghostwriters in succession.

I'm afraid that Master Chen Jing will not give in and send someone to show his goodwill.

Moreover, his words were full of hidden ulterior motives, hinting at the power of his fishing business everywhere, and that he even had influence in the government!

What he meant was that if he didn't bow his head, it meant that he didn't want to make enemies with the two families for Xiao Mingli's sake, and if he wanted to enter the government office in the future, there would be many obstacles and stumbling blocks for him to overcome? How could this be a gesture of goodwill? It was clearly a retreat to advance!

But it is also true that when one reaches the status of Chen Jing in the fishing business, he is ranked as one of the 'Top Nine Trade Masters, Nine Lords of Jiangyin' and controls the lifeline of the business. He can get whatever he wants.

Although his strength is only comparable to that of an ordinary sect leader, even the masters of a sect who have truly achieved perfection are not as dashing and majestic as him!
How could he truly bow down to a poor boy like me who was born as a groom?
After hearing this, Ji Xiu was already thinking about how to talk to Xiao Mingli and refuse this "Hongmen Banquet".

After all, the fishing company had been paying tribute to the Beicang Marquis's Mansion for several years, but how long had he and Xiao Mingli been friends? He was also unsure of the relationship between the Beicang Marquis's Mansion and the fishing company.

But before Ji Xiu opened his mouth.
Xiao Mingli's face, which had originally been gentle, turned cold rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye.

She seemed to hear the hidden meaning.

Then she looked outside the closed door, opened her red lips slightly, and spoke softly:
"That's it"

She stretched out her tone, looked at Ji Xiu, hummed lightly, and nodded:

"Then we should meet."

Ji Xiu's heart skipped a beat, and he felt a little disappointed. It seemed that this fishing company had a solid foundation in Jiangyin Prefecture, and had a close relationship with Xiao Mingli, otherwise he would not have been able to get her to speak.

From this perspective, this trip is a must.
The young man lowered his head, and his expression of secretly pondering caught Xiao Mingli's eyes, causing her eyes to flicker. She couldn't help but curl up the corners of her lips, and said in a coquettish tone:
"After all, Master Ji is not a 'house slave', nor a 'retainer', but a friend of mine, Xiao Mingli. Hearing that I have a leg disease, he took the trouble to ride the wind and waves to catch the spirit fish for me."

"If the fisherman who manages the ferry doesn't even know this relationship, he will become an enemy."

"Where will this lady's dignity be?"

"Go back and report. You don't need to change a single word of what I said above."

"Tell Master Chen Jing to wait patiently for Master Ji to arrive."

"I don't want to see Master Ji being stopped at the ferry or dock when he goes out to sea, or being unable to dispatch boats when he needs manpower."

She raised her eyebrows slightly and stood on Ji Xiu's side with an undisguised tone.

Ji Xiu moved slightly when he heard the words and looked up. His eyes involuntarily swept over the stunning face with fairy-like figure and makeup.

His heartstrings were moved slightly, causing ripples. He couldn't help but lower his head, and his eyes narrowed slightly.

"Grandma Stone."

Xiao Mingli spoke softly.

"I am here."

The old woman in gray who was following Xiao Mingli leaned over with a smile when she heard the words.

"Fishing is a long journey, and Master Ji is alone, so he will inevitably be lonely. You should go with him."

"Lest he be bullied by someone who pretends to obey you but actually disobeys you."

The midday sun is scorching, and the bright rays of light shine through the window.

It also reflects the woman's delicate and beautiful face.

This appearance, even in the crowd of thousands, is the most dazzling and the best among flowers.

Fishing trip.

It was built by the river, with three-meter-high walls made of obsidian.

I heard the report from the person who came back from Beicanghou Mansion.

Chen Jing, dressed solemnly and seriously, showing the style of a master, clenched his fist, and punched down with his chest heaving several times, almost smashing the large jujube wood table in front of him.

"My lady, did you really say that!?"

Looking at the affirmative expression of the person who came to report.

Chen Jing raised his head, unable to suppress his anger any longer:
"What kind of magic potion did that boy give to the princess?"

"As long as you come to my ferry or dock, you will have smooth sailing."

"Then what's the difference between you and me, the 'fisherman'?"

"You also want me to get to know him. In your words, you have to call me one of the Nine Masters, the Great Master. I have to bow down to that brat!?"

"My fishing company has been providing for us for many years, but is it possible that it is not as good as what this boy has achieved in a day or a night?"

The leader of the fishing industry, who was sitting at the ferry crossing of the Eight Stages, and one of the Nine Masters, had an unwilling look in his eyes, but after closing his eyes and opening them again, his anger had disappeared, and only calmness remained:

"That's it, that's all."

"Even if he has the support of the princess, what can he do?"

"He is just one person, all alone. Even if it is the princess, she can only ask him to reconcile with my fishing company."

"What if that boy is not honest and still wants to take the examination for the government office? Humph!"

"There are plenty of obstacles for him to overcome!"

Chen Jing's eyes were cold, and he already had a plan in mind.

The next moment, someone came over and reported to him that Ji Xiu from Beicang Marquis Mansion had come to pay a visit.

Suddenly, Chen Jing, in purple robe with wide sleeves, stood up, straightened his clothes, and displayed his aura skills as deep as the sea:
"Let this kid see what a 'rich and powerful family' means first!"

"My Chen family has been operating for decades. This guy who has never been seen before in Anning County practicing Qigong, shouldn't he be timid and hesitant?"

"A peasant who has risen from the ashes can never compare to me, a unicorn who is destined to pass the imperial examination and become a 'prefectural official' and have the hope of receiving a fief and being granted a title!"

"Humph!"

When Chen Jing was secretly speculating in his heart, suddenly——

Another person came hurriedly to report, his eyes anxious, and he almost tripped over the threshold. Chen Jing glanced at him with a cold brow:
"Why are you in such a hurry? It's so shameless!"

"If Duan Chenzhou's little disciple saw this, he might even sneer in his heart!"

Chen Jing, who was scolding, was just about to walk past the panicked Chen family members.

However.
"Great, great master!"

"That boy, that boy didn't come here alone!"

The Chen clan member shuddered at the sight, and then he wanted to cry but had no tears, and then there was a trace of fear on his face:
"He, he is accompanied by a master who has the power of a dragon and a tiger!"

"It seems, it seems that it was the respected Senior Shi who came with the princess!"

Click.

Chen Jing, who had reached the threshold and was about to step over, suddenly stopped on his toes.

then
The wood chips flew all over the place after he kicked it so hard. He turned back suddenly, his hair flying, his eyes like a lion, with a bit of doubt and uncertainty:

"You mean"

"She was under the command of Marquis Bei Cang, and she almost broke through the threshold of the title, but failed. She chose to retire and take charge of protecting the safety of Princess Xiao Mingli, 'Shi Yue', that old woman."

"Follow that kid personally?!"

How important this is!

Just thinking about it
Chen Jing's heart couldn't help but choke.

(End of this chapter)