From a slave to the Great Qian Martial Saint

Late at night, in the old courtyard of Sweetwater Lane.

Cui Nong was kidnapped by Gu Chengze, leaving Chen Shi alone in the outer room.

Around midnight, with a soft creak, the courtyard gate was pushed open.

Immediately afterwards, a woman wrapped in a cloak entered, her hood lifted, revealing herself to be Tingyu.

"How is it?"

Chen Shi gestured for Tingyu to sit down and then asked a question.

After Cui Nong was arrested, Chen Shi returned to Yongqiu City and went to the Zhiyi Divination Hall that night. The next morning, he went to see Tingyu.

Gu Chengze had been in the border region for half a year when he suddenly returned. Naturally, he needed to find someone to understand the current situation first. He had returned for that matter, namely, to understand the situation of Chen Shi and Xiao Fengxiao.

And the most suitable candidate is naturally Tingyu.

Chen Shi guessed correctly. In fact, Gu Chengze secretly met with Tingyu as soon as he returned.

Tingyu originally wanted to tell Chen Shi the news as soon as possible, but unfortunately, Chen Shi and Cui Nong were already in Gegang County at that time.

"I followed your instructions and tried to find out the location indirectly, but Second Master was very careful this time, and I only managed to get a general idea of ​​the location."

Tingyu nodded and continued.

"Second Master doesn't live in the city. He goes east outside the city, about four or five miles away."

"very good!"

Chen Shi nodded, a look of delight on his face.

To kill Gu Chengze, you first need to know his whereabouts.

Therefore, Chen Shi told Tingyu to try her best to find out where Gu Chengze was staying.

Although it's just a general location, it's enough.

Immediately afterwards, Chen Shi took out a map of the area near Yongqiu City.

About four or five miles east of the city, after marking the area, Chen Shi placed his hand on "Huai Shu Zhuang".

Gu Chengze was used to a life of luxury and would never sleep in the wilderness. Even if the conditions were poor, he would definitely find a place where people could live.

Only this one village meets the criteria of being located four or five miles east of the city.

Chen Shi guessed that Gu Chengze was most likely hiding in Huai Shu Zhuang.

This aligns with Chen Shi's previous speculation.

Gu Chengze had sneaked back. As the second master of the Jing'an Marquis's mansion, many people in the city knew him, so he probably didn't dare to stay in the city.

But for the sake of convenience, he couldn't travel too far.

"Hmm? Is there anything else?"

The matter had been discussed, but Tingyu remained seated without moving.

"Since Sister Cui Nong isn't here, how about I keep you company tonight?"

Tingyu hesitated slightly, then got up and walked over to Chen Shi.

Chen Shi frowned; he wasn't in the mood for that right now.

Just as he was about to refuse, he saw Tingyu's frightened expression. Was she afraid?

Chen Shi was stunned for a moment, then realized that it was because Gu Chengze had returned, and Tingyu had met with Gu Chengze in private. She was afraid of losing Chen Shi's trust and that Chen Shi would abandon her!

"……All right."

Chen Shi originally wanted to offer some words of comfort, but in the end he just nodded.

At this point, actions speak louder than words.

After all, to judge a person's intentions, you can't listen to what they say, but rather look at what they do.

Listening to the rain is a way of expressing loyalty through physical actions.

As for Chen Shi, he also wanted to control Tingyu. Tingyu was Gu Chengze's important informant, and her current position was very important to Chen Shi.

Since that's the case, what else is there to say?

Having found Gu Chengze's whereabouts, Chen Shi felt much more relaxed and picked up Tingyu, carrying her into the inner room.

"Oh, right!"

Just as he was about to act, Chen Shi suddenly remembered something.

"When Gu Chengze came back to find you, did he talk to you...?"

"No! Time is too tight, and the meeting place isn't suitable."

Fearing that Chen Shi would find it offensive, Tingyu quickly waved her hand.

"That's good."

Chen Shi nodded. He wished he could kill Gu Chengze right now, but he didn't want to wash the pot for him.

……

An hour later, Tingyu got dressed and hurriedly left.

After Gu Chengze was "exiled", Xiao Fengxiao no longer allowed Tingyu to serve her at night, but as a maid, she still had to rush back before dawn.

Chen Shi sat on the bed, pondering his next plan.

Squeak~

The door opened again. Why are you back again? Maybe you left something behind.

"what!"

Suddenly a scream came from the doorway to the inner room. Chen Shi looked up and was taken aback.

It's not listening to the rain, it's Li Qinghan.

"Why aren't you wearing any clothes!"

Li Qinghan quickly turned around and scolded him in embarrassment and anger.

"I'm in my own home, what business is it of yours whether I'm dressed or not! But what are you doing here all of a sudden!"

Chen Shi rolled his eyes, grabbed some clothes from the side, and put them on.

"Of course there's something wrong!"

Li Qing snorted coldly, turned around, and suddenly looked at Chen Shi with a smile.

"The woman who just went out, if I'm not mistaken, should be Gu Chengze's concubine, I think her name is Tingyu."

"This is none of your business."

"Hehe, you really are your master's good servant. With your master away, you've taken such good care of his women, even bringing them to bed."

"Don't you have anything important to do?!"

Chen Shi glared at Li Qinghan and snorted coldly.

"If you have something to say, say it; otherwise, get out of here!"

"Of course I have something important to say, and it's very important to you."

Stop joking around, Li Qinghan suddenly became serious and lowered his voice to speak.

"Gu Chengze is back!"

"I know."

"Huh? How did you know!"

Li Qinghan was taken aback, then realized what was happening and blinked at Chen Shi.

"He came to see you?"

"How did you know Gu Chengze was back?"

Chen Shi did not answer, but instead asked a question.

"The news that Fufeng will receive."

Li Qinghan was already used to it and answered honestly.

"The sect leader suddenly issued a mission, ordering all members of Yongqiu, regardless of whether they belong to the Feng, Ya, or Song factions, to do everything in their power to find Gu Chengze's whereabouts! According to the message sent, Gu Chengze has already returned to Yongqiu City."

"Huai Shu Zhuang".

"What?"

"Gu Chengze is hiding in Huai Shu Village, four miles east of the city."

"...How did you know!"

Li Qinghan stared wide-eyed at Chen Shi with a look of astonishment.

"You don't need to worry about that. Just report this news as soon as possible."

"Why didn't you report it yourself? This news could be worth a lot of credits."

Li Qinghan looked at Chen Shi, her face full of doubt again.

"That's none of your business."

Chen Shi gave a light snort, then his face suddenly darkened.

"Furthermore, I warn you not to reveal the news of Gu Chengze's return to the Master."

"Why? If Gu Tingshu finds out, he'll definitely punish Gu Chengze severely again, which is exactly what you want, isn't it? Wait a minute!"

Li Qinghan's expression suddenly changed, and he began to understand what was going on.

Chen Shi didn't speak, but just sat there with a gloomy expression.

Li Qinghan looked at Chen Shi, suddenly sneered, and then turned and left.

Chen Shi sat quietly on the bed, his mind in turmoil. He took a deep breath, sat cross-legged, and entered a meditative state.

Nothing more happened until dawn.

Two days later, Li Qinghan sent another message.

The Fufeng Society has confirmed that Gu Chengze is hiding in Huai Shu Village!

The leader of the altar is now gathering all the best fighters in the Yongqiu region to assassinate Gu Chengze in four days, on the second day of the tenth month!