Swords emerge from the human world

Chapter 60: Suspicion Leads to Trouble
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"Sir, that's what happened. Wang Yuanshan has pulled himself together and is determined to make a comeback. However, they haven't decided where they'll go next, and I didn't ask any further questions."

Shi Qifeng said.

Chen Jin then asked, "What about Wang Fu?"

"Having suffered such a blow, this young master Wang is quite dejected. It seems he won't recover easily. But sir, you have done everything you could. What happens next is up to Wang Fu himself."

Shi Qifeng had little interaction or personal relationship with the Wang family, and all his actions were done under orders.

He knew that Chen Jin needed to repay Wang Fu's favor.

In this matter, Chen Jin dared to step forward and save Wang Fu's family, thus repaying all the favors owed.

It's easy to add flowers to brocade, but rare to offer charcoal in the snow.

The Wang family has been attacked by Magistrate Zhao. Helping the Wang family at this time would be tantamount to going against Magistrate Zhao, and the risks involved are self-evident.

It could even be described as a desperate gamble; if handled poorly, it could invite a furious and relentless retaliation from Magistrate Zhao, and even endanger one's life.

Fortunately, Magistrate Zhao did not send any of his personal staff, thus leaving some room for maneuver.

However, Shi Qifeng did not believe that the secret could be kept forever, so he told Wang Yuanshan to make plans as soon as possible, to flee far away, the farther the better.

In retrospect, the fugitive's testimony was also questionable.

In the underworld, those who do these dirty and tiring jobs that can't be seen in the light of day have long formed a professional profession.

A more sophisticated term for it is "assassin".

The hitman and the middleman would definitely be in contact.

Therefore, if they had asked about it later, how could Magistrate Zhao not have known that he had made a mistake?
Experience tells me that caution is always the best policy.

In fact, on this trip back to the city, Shi Qifeng sensed the change in the city gate's guards as he entered the city.

In a county town like this, the four city gates are usually quite relaxed, allowing people to come and go freely. People of all kinds—those doing business, transporting goods, visiting relatives, and traveling—come and go, creating a bustling scene.

Unless a major incident occurs, the guards at the gate are essentially just for show, mainly responsible for opening and closing the gate, and they don't conduct any questioning or body searches.

Interception and verification will only be carried out in the event of an emergency or when a suspicious person is seen.

However, things seem a bit off now, so we need to be more careful when going out in the future to avoid leaving any clues.

He asked, "Sir, when are you planning to go to the capital to take the imperial examination? Why don't we set off sooner and leave this troublesome place as soon as possible? As for the sword shop, let's just close it down and not put up with their nonsense."

Chen Jin said in a deep voice, "My eligibility for the provincial examination has been blocked, and I'm afraid I won't be able to go."

"what?"

Shi Qifeng was taken aback. After asking the reason, he couldn't help but curse, "That corrupt official ruined someone's future for no reason. He deserves to die!"

"He deserves to die."

In front of Shi Qifeng, Chen Jin made no attempt to hide his murderous intent.

Now it was Shi Qifeng's turn to worry: "Sir, this matter is of great importance and we must think it over carefully before acting."

The last time, the opportunity to kill Zhao Zhubu was seized by the right timing and location. But how could we bring ourselves to do it when Zhao was in the city and in the yamen?
Unless one can use some unpredictable, supernatural means.

However, Chen Jin is a cultivator of immortality, but he has not yet truly become an immortal.

Speaking of immortal cultivation, after a long period of interaction, Shi Qifeng still couldn't figure out Chen Jin's abilities and methods. The most obvious example was that his swordsmanship improved with practice. As for weapon crafting, due to the shortage of materials and various limitations, many things could not be forged.

But this did not prevent Shi Qifeng from admiring and following Chen Jin, because the integrity and chivalry Chen Jin displayed were precisely the qualities most valued in the martial arts world. Although that martial arts world had long since changed.

Chen Jin calmly said, "Don't worry, I wouldn't go so far as to carry a heavy sword and storm into the yamen, although I really would like to."

Shi Qifeng scratched his head: "So, what is your plan, sir?"

Chen Jin sighed: "There was no plan. To be more precise, plans can't keep up with changes. After all, I'm not an omnipotent god."

Shi Qifeng deeply sympathized with this, just like himself. He had originally planned to open a sword shop and make a good business, but unexpectedly, things took a turn for the worse, and it seemed that the shop would have to close down again.

Chen Jin added, "But I believe that roads are made by people walking them."

In the following days, he continued his practice as usual, never neglecting his studies, and remained calm and composed.

Since the sword shop did not reopen, Shi Qifeng sent the cook and A'Tie home. It wasn't to save money, but because he was worried that if something happened, the two of them would be implicated and suffer collateral damage.

He noticed suspicious faces frequently loitering and appearing in the vicinity, as if they were spying on him.

On this day, someone knocked on the door. Shi Qifeng was on guard. He looked out through the peephole and saw several strangers standing outside the door, who seemed to be important figures.

His heart skipped a beat. Instead of opening the door, he rushed to the backyard to report, "Sir, disaster has struck."

Chen Jin was taken aback and asked, "How do you know it's a disaster?"

Shi Qifeng replied, "Based on my many years of experience in the martial arts world, I can tell at a glance that these people are extraordinary."

Chen Jin said calmly, "Perhaps they came because of your reputation and want you to forge a sword? If it were truly trouble, and they were government officials, why would they bother with polite knocking? They would have broken down the door long ago."

Upon hearing this, Shi Qifeng felt that it really made sense, and immediately said embarrassedly, "Sigh, these days, I've become paranoid, and I find everyone I meet to be suspicious."

Chen Jin smiled and said, "Go open the door, but be careful and adapt to the situation."

"it is good."

Shi Qifeng turned and left.

Chen Jin hesitated for a moment, then made some preparations. The most important thing he had at the moment was the Kui Xing Kicking the Dipper Lamp, a treasure he always carried with him and kept in sight; then came the Xuan Tie Heavy Sword.

As for the Four Treasures of the Study, they are basically consumables and not important.

“Sir, I just saw them. Those people have an extraordinary bearing and are not ordinary people.”

Xiao Ci flew over and reported the intelligence.

Chen Jin's ability to remain calm during this period is inseparable from its patrols and sentry duty. No rustling or movement in the surroundings escapes the crow's sharp eyes.

Chen Jin nodded slightly: "Let's explore further."

Xiao Ci immediately flew out again.

When Shi Qifeng opened the door, he saw several people standing outside; by the street, there was a carriage with several strong horses.

Just this display alone is extraordinary.

The leader was a robust old man, over sixty years old, with a square face, piercing eyes, three long wisps of beard, and neatly combed white hair. He wore a headscarf with a piece of gleaming green jade inlaid in the center.

Shi Qifeng, having come from the martial arts world, was quite knowledgeable and not easily intimidated. He glanced at him and asked warily, "Who are you looking for when you knock on the door?"

The elderly man, in his sixties, also looked him over and said, "May I ask if Chen Jin lives here? I'm here to see him."

(End of this chapter)