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A moment later, outside the snake's nest.

Upon waking, Liu Gongbai heard that Bilin Langjun had ultimately escaped. He sighed and shook his head, saying, "That wicked man is insidious and cunning, and has committed countless evils. Letting him go this time will make it even more difficult to catch him again. The young women in Rongcheng will suffer even more."

Shen You, standing to the side, frowned and said, "Senior Brother Liu, since you recognized Bi Lin Lang Jun's identity, don't you know what his purpose is in targeting young women? And why is he so particular about that budding lotus flower?"

Liu Gongbai thought for a moment, then shook his head again: "I only learned about the deeds of the Jade Scale Gentleman from the family records, but I don't know his purpose. It was my great-uncle who injured him back then, causing him to lie low for fifty years without daring to show himself. Perhaps if I go back and ask my great-uncle, I can learn more information."

Shen Youxi asked, "Is your great-uncle still alive?"

"Of course!" Liu Gongbai nodded, a look of respect and reverence on his face. "He is not only alive, but is also the current city lord of Rongcheng."

"City Lord?"

"That's right, his name is Liu Canglan!"

Hearing Liu Gongbai solemnly state that his great-uncle was the city lord of Rongcheng, Shen You truly realized just how exaggerated the power of the Liu family was.

So even the city lord is from the Liu family. No wonder the Liu family is the most powerful family in Rongcheng.

"Then I'll trouble Senior Brother Liu to investigate," Shen You said. "If you can find out the demon's purpose and locate him again, I, Shen You, am willing to do my part to rid Rongcheng of this great scourge!"

"Junior Brother Shen is very kind." Liu Gongbai nodded, a rare smile appearing on his face.

He added, "I'll go back and gather intelligence, and I won't forget the story I promised you about the Liu family who were connected to the lotus spirit a hundred years ago. Once I've gathered all the information, I'll bring both pieces of information with me and share them with you."

"Thank you so much, Senior Brother Liu!" Shen You said with great joy.

Shen You increasingly felt that although Senior Brother Liu had a cold personality, he was really reliable in his work and extremely dependable in a fight. He was truly a trustworthy senior brother in white.

"It seems there shouldn't be any more demonic snakes in the city for the time being, so we need to go back and rest..." Liu Gongbai said. "So, now that our mission is over for today, do you want to come back to the hall with me?"

The others naturally had no objections, but Shen You hesitated for a moment and said, "Senior Brother Liu, I may have some things to attend to and need to go to the Lin family first."

"Okay, it's alright, go ahead." Although it was a private matter, Liu Gongbai trusted Shen You completely and readily agreed.

"Okay, I'll be going now."

Shen You was preoccupied with finding Xiao Hui and discussing with her about sending poisonous toads to her place the next day, so she hurriedly prepared to leave.

He has already mastered the "Golden Snake Skill," "Gecko Skill," and "Scorpion Skill," and next he will practice the "Golden Toad Skill" and "Golden Centipede Skill." He needs Xiao Hui to continue buying him poisonous toads and centipedes to aid in his practice.

Just as he was about to leave, Hong Xiugu stopped him.

"What?" Shen You raised an eyebrow and looked at Hong Xiugu.

But then Hong Xiugu showed a rare look of distress. She took a deep breath, as if gathering her courage, and asked softly, "Are you... alright?"

"Don't worry, I'm fine." Hearing this, Shen You smiled. "I didn't expect you to care about me so much."

"Who...who cares about you!" Hong Xiugu gritted her teeth, but still said, "But you did kill five Rank 3 demonic snakes, don't you need to rest at all?"

Her unspoken message was: how could Shen You be running around like this at a time like this? She looked up, staring intently at Shen You, unable to explain why she didn't want him to go to the Lin residence, or to see his little sister…

Hong Xiugu had also heard that the eldest daughter of the Lin family was exceptionally talented and incomparably beautiful. Shen You in front of her should not have any connection with the eldest daughter of the Lin family. The claim that he saved the eldest daughter of the Lin family's life must be a rumor. But for some reason, she just couldn't put her mind at ease.

Her heart was swayed by Shen You's every move, and her chaotic thoughts churned within her, leaving her confused about what was wrong with her.

Why am I being so indecisive? She wondered to herself, where did the carefree, unrestrained person she used to be go?

"It's alright!" Shen You waved his hand and laughed. "They're just five small snakes, nothing to worry about! Killing them will only waste some of my energy, it's no big deal!"

After saying that, Shen You swaggered out.

"stop!"

Hong Xiugu, who was behind, could no longer bear it and shouted.

"What's wrong?"

Shen You stopped and looked back.

But Hong Xiugu lowered her head, clenched her fists, her face changed, and she couldn't speak for a long time.

"baffling!"

Shen You snorted coldly, shook her head, ignored her, and left.

Although she knew that Hong Xiugu had feelings for her, Shen You's feelings for her were only so-so, so she didn't try to please her in everything.

Moreover, if you go along with such an awkward girl, she might actually become unhappy.

So why not just let things take their course and do whatever you want? Anyway, if Miss Hong is really unhappy, she'll definitely find a way to vent.

If it were any other girl, Shen You was afraid that neglecting them would hurt them.

But Hong Xiugu had no such concerns.

"If I don't push her, how will she ever truly understand her own heart?"

With this thought in mind, Shen You walked through the filthy, stinking streets toward the city gate that led from the outer city to the inner city.

Halfway there, Shen You suddenly stopped and saw a dark-looking hall not far away.

"Wait, isn't that Blackwater Gang?"

Shen You had passed by once or twice before, but she was always with other people, so it wasn't convenient for her to go in. But now that she was all alone, it seemed like she could go in and have a look around.

"I'll ask Xiaohui for help. Since she's also coming here to buy drugs, I might as well go into Blackwater Hall myself and buy the drugs, saving her the trouble of making another trip!"

Thinking this, Shen You walked towards the entrance of the Blackwater Gang. The area was actually quite large, but the entrance was small and dark. Two gang members with black cloth wrapped around their arms stood at the entrance. Occasionally, strangely behaving martial arts figures would chat with them for a few words before entering the hall.

Shen You also walked over, but before she got close, she was stopped by one of the gang members.

The group sized Shen You up and down, then asked in a very peculiar tone, "Renxin Hall?"

Shen You cupped his hands and said, "That's right, I am a blue-robed apprentice from Renxin Hall. I wish to join your gang to purchase some poisons."

The gang members wore incredulous expressions, then suddenly burst into wild laughter: "Am I the one who's gone mad, or are you? A Renxin Hall apprentice has come to my Blackwater Hall?"

He laughed wildly a few times, then his expression changed, and he said to Shen You viciously:

"Get out of here! We, the Blackwater Gang, harm people, while you, the Benevolent Heart Gang, save people. Don't you know we're mortal enemies?"

"Huh?" Shen You was taken aback; he really didn't know.

Clang!

The gang members even drew their long knives from their waists.

Shen You shook her head and sighed, "I was presumptuous."

Hearing what the gang members said, he did feel that as an apprentice from Renxintang, his arrival was somewhat like causing trouble.

"I'm leaving now." Shen You turned around and was about to leave.

Suddenly, a chilling voice came from inside the hall: "Who's outside?"

The gang members' expressions changed, and they urged Shen You, "Hurry up and leave!"

Boom!Boom!

A huge figure strode out of the hall.

It was a giant figure, with a whip reaching his waist tied behind him. His muscles were bulging, and he stood there like a mountain of flesh, looking down coldly at Shen You.

"Who are you?!"