From a slave to the Great Qian Martial Saint

They actually assigned him to drive for Xiao Fengxiao!

What a coincidence!

But the manager was pressing him urgently, so Chen Shi didn't have time to think much. He changed into clean clothes to avoid getting the carriage dirty, hitched up the horse, and went to wait on the street outside the side gate.

A moment later, Xiao Fengxiao, dressed in magnificent robes, came out with Yun'er.

Even though it's a private rendezvous between ladies of noble families, aren't they afraid of encountering villains on the road if they don't bring any servants or guards?

Thinking of this, Chen Shi couldn't help but smile. There were many bad people in Yongqiu City, but who would have the guts to stop the carriage of the Marquis of Jing'an?

"What are you dawdling for? Hurry up and move!"

Just as he was lost in thought, Xiao Fengxiao, who had already boarded the car, shouted a rebuke.

"Yes."

Chen Shi lowered his voice in response, put away the footstool, cracked his whip, and drove the carriage toward the Marquis of Dingyuan's residence.

As it was getting dark, Chen Shi deliberately kept his head down, and Xiao Fengxiao did not recognize him.

While rushing to catch the train, Chen Shi kept thinking about what Gu Chengze had said that day, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong.

Tonight's mission may not be so simple.

The journey was filled with anxiety, but thankfully nothing happened. Half an hour later, the carriage arrived safely at the Marquis of Dingyuan's residence.

Seventy years ago, the founding emperor pacified all directions and established the Great Qian Dynasty. He enfeoffed a group of founding heroes, among whom the Marquis of Jing'an and the Marquis of Dingyuan were sworn brothers and had a close relationship.

The first Marquis has long since passed away, but the two families are old friends and their mansions are both in Yongqiu City, so their descendants are still as close as brothers.

"Oh, Madam Ze, you've finally arrived! My wife has been waiting for you so long, she's practically turned into a statue waiting for her husband."

The carriage stopped, and several old women rushed forward, their faces beaming with joy as they helped Xiao Fengxiao down from the carriage.

"Pah, is she waiting for me? She's got a gambling addiction and just wants me to play with her!"

Xiao Fengxiao spat lightly and entered the Dingyuan Marquis's residence, chatting and laughing with a group of old women.

"Young man, come with me to rest and have a meal."

Immediately afterwards, servants from the Marquis of Dingyuan's residence came over to help park the carriage, allowing Chen Shi to enter the residence to rest, and even prepared a meal for him.

When the master has prestige, the servants also benefit from it; no wonder so many people want to serve in front of the master.

Chen Shi sighed inwardly, but didn't think much of it. He ate his meal and drank two bowls of tea, then waited patiently.

Nearly two hours later, when it was already late at night, someone finally came to tell them that it was time to leave.

Chen Shi quickly got up and left the mansion, preparing the carriage ahead of time and waiting by the street.

"Tell your wife to prepare more money next time. I wasn't even done having fun, and she's already gambled it all away!"

About an incense stick later, Xiao Fengxiao came out, his face slightly flushed, obviously from drinking. He laughed and said loudly.

A group of old women flattered Xiao Fengxiao and, together with Yun'er, helped him onto the carriage.

"Miss Yun'er, should we call a few guards to follow us?"

Looking at Xiao Fengxiao, who was already somewhat drunk, an old woman asked in a low voice.

"What kind of guards?! I'm not drunk!"

Before Yun'er could speak, Xiao Fengxiao shouted.

"Yes, yes, Madam Ze has a huge capacity for alcohol, how could she be drunk? I was just worried that it would be difficult to walk on the road because it was late at night."

The old woman said with a smile, still looking at Yun'er.

"It's alright."

Yun'er waved her hand, smiled, and said softly.

Since Yun'er had already said so, the people of the Dingyuan Marquis's residence no longer had any concerns.

Xiao Fengxiao and the others were already seated. Chen Shi cracked his whip and drove back to the Jing'an Marquis's residence.

It was already midnight. Although there was no curfew in Yongqiu City, there were hardly any people on the streets.

The houses and mansions along the way had long been darkened, with only a few lanterns still lit. Apart from inns, there were only brothels and gambling dens.

Occasionally, one can see some martial arts practitioners flying over the rooftops of some houses; who knows what kind of grudges and feuds lie behind them.

hiss~!

Just as Chen Shi was lost in thought, a sudden, panicked neighing of a horse rang out, and Chen Shi instinctively grabbed the reins.

Although his strength has not increased dramatically since he started practicing the Elephant King Stance, his body has been reshaped time and time again, and his reaction time and resilience have improved considerably.

The horses were pulled back in time, preventing the carriage from crashing.

Then, when he looked up, Chen Shi's expression changed drastically.

Four masked, burly men stood there, each holding a steel knife.

We've really run into some bad people!

"This mountain is mine, these trees are mine, if you want to pass, leave your toll!"

"ha?"

Hearing the burly man at the head of the group shouting, Chen Shi was taken aback.

Is this some kind of melon rind?

This is in the city, where would we find mountains or trees?

"If you won't listen to reason, you'll have to suffer the consequences! First, get those people out of the car!"

While Chen Shi was still complaining, Xiao Fengxiao and the others in the carriage remained silent, probably too scared to move. But the thugs couldn't wait any longer and rushed over while still talking.

Looking at the gleaming steel knives in their hands, Chen Shi suddenly remembered Gu Chengze's words, "for example, helping her block a knife, or fighting off a few bad guys."

"Good lad! Take this!"

With a loud shout, a villain arrived in front of Chen Shi and swung his knife at him.

Chen Shi's eyes widened, and suddenly he flipped over, rolling directly off the carriage and dodging the knife.

To take a knife for Xiao Fengxiao? That's a knife, it could be fatal!

He was a servant, not a fool. To him, his life was more precious than his master's!

Of course, there is another reason besides that.

He didn't want to work in Gu Chengze's courtyard.

If he had taken the blow, saved Xiao Fengxiao, and gained Xiao Fengxiao's trust, he would likely have been transferred to the courtyard.

Then he would have no choice but to face that task.

This was Gu Chengze's arrangement, and Chen Shi dared not refuse, but he could choose not to cooperate.

That's right.

Seeing the equally dumbfounded villains, Chen Shi had a rough idea that all of this was arranged by Gu Chengze!

What villain? He was clearly an actor sent by Gu Chengze to get him close to Xiao Fengxiao.

If it weren't for Gu Chengze's arrangement, how could it be such a coincidence tonight that all the drivers happened to be out, and that he happened to be the one driving for Xiao Fengxiao?

"Ouch! Don't kill me!"

Thinking of this, Chen Shi pretended to be flustered and shouted, then simply crawled under the carriage.

Not only should he not gain Xiao Fengxiao's favor, but it would be best if he made Xiao Fengxiao completely despise him!

Of course, abandoning one's master in a dangerous moment will likely result in punishment.

Chen Shi gritted his teeth and accepted the punishment in order to avoid going to Gu Chengze's courtyard!

"What do we do now?"

"The employer didn't mention this."

The four thugs standing next to the carriage were completely dumbfounded.

The story was supposed to be about a hero rescuing a damsel in distress, with the driver displaying his superhuman prowess and beating them senseless. They were all ready to pee, but now that the hero's under the cart, how can they pee? If they pee without being beaten, they'll just become incontinent!

"Drag everyone out of the car!"

The four hesitated slightly, gritted their teeth, and jumped onto the vehicle with a shout. They had no choice but to continue the performance.

Two thugs, one on each side, reached out to lift the carriage curtain.

"presumptuous!"

The next moment, a loud shout came from inside the carriage, and a claw like that of a ferocious beast shot out, swift as lightning, and with two bangs, sent the two thugs flying.

puff!puff!

The villain fell heavily to the ground, clutching his chest and spitting out a mouthful of blood, his face turning ashen.

"Holy crap, you're serious."

He cursed angrily, and the remaining two thugs helped him up and ran away.

This is……

As the thugs quickly disappeared into the night, Chen Shi, still huddled under the car, was stunned. What had just happened?

"You lackey hiding under the car! Get your ass in here!"

Just then, another shout came from inside the car; it was Xiao Fengxiao.

Strangely, amidst the shouts and curses, there was also a peculiar muffled groan.