Zongwu: Storytelling makes you stronger, and female knights compete to be maids

"The Datong Baochao is ostensibly issued by a dozen banks, but in reality, the real controllers behind the scenes are our Hua family and the Ministry of Revenue."

"Some time ago, we discovered a lot of counterfeit Datongbao banknotes on the market in Beijing, so we immediately launched an investigation."

"But these counterfeit notes are so sophisticated that it's almost impossible to tell the real thing from the fake."

"So the person we initially suspected was Zhu Ting, the successor of the Luban Divine Axe Sect."

"The printing plates for that batch of treasure notes were made by him, so it's natural that he could have forged them again."

"But Zhu Ting claimed that the original carving he had done had long been destroyed."

"The only one who still has the ability to re-carve the printing plate is his senior brother Yue Qing."

"But according to Captain Luo Ma's investigation, Yue Qing died seven years ago."

"Our only clues now are Yue Qing's surviving daughter and these counterfeit banknotes."

"If this matter were to get out, it would inevitably cause chaos, with the people scrambling to exchange their money, affecting the financial stability of the imperial court."

"The situation is urgent, so I have no choice but to come and seek help from Mr. Su."

"I implore Mr. Su not to refuse."

……

Yu Youwei quietly approached Su Chen and leaned over to take a look.

Seeing Hua Manlou handing over several silver notes, each worth tens of thousands of taels, he couldn't help but be shocked.

She also gradually understood why Hua Manlou was so anxious.

Even if the Hua family is wealthy, such a loss is unbearable.

Su Chen took the counterfeit note and examined it carefully, saying, "This counterfeit note has stains of wine and the smell of powder on it. It must have come from Fengyue Place."

Lu Xiaofeng said, "Mr. Su is indeed very observant, but we have visited several famous Fengyue Towers in the capital and have not found any clues."

Yu Youwei was originally a little expectant, but she was immediately discouraged after hearing this.

But Su Chen slowly said, "If you can't find it in the open, why don't you look for it in the dark? For example...Jile Tower."

As soon as these three words came out, Lu Xiaofeng suddenly realized and said in surprise: "I didn't expect that Mr. Su also knew about the Paradise Tower. Why didn't I think of it before?"

Hua Manlou asked, "Is that the Paradise Tower that you have to sit in a coffin to enter? I thought it was just a rumor."

Lu Xiaofeng said, "I've never set foot there either, but since Mr. Su mentioned it, it means it does exist."

He was naturally extremely intelligent.

After Su Chen's reminder, all the clues have been clearly connected.

Hua Manlou stood up and bowed, saying, "Thank you very much, Mr. Su, for your guidance. I am deeply grateful.

Here are five million taels of silver notes. Please accept them, Mr. Su. Don't refuse them."

After saying that, he handed over a wooden box full of banknotes.

Su Chen did not refuse and put the jade box away. Then he said to Yu Youwei, "Bring me paper and pen."

Although Yu Youwei didn't understand the meaning, he still did it.

Su Chen picked up the pen and wrote a line of powerful characters, then stuffed the paper ball into the brocade bag and handed it to Hua Manlou.

Hua Manlou was puzzled and asked, "What is the meaning of this, Mr. Su?"

"If you're stuck in an investigation, you can open this treasure bag and take a look. It might be of some help."

Su Chen spoke slowly with an unfathomable look.

Upon hearing this, Hua Manlou's expression suddenly became solemn. He solemnly put the brocade bag into his arms, bowed, and then said goodbye and left.

"Keep this box for now. When you have enough money, you can use it to redeem yourself."

Su Chen casually handed the box containing the banknotes to Yu Youwei and joked in a relaxed tone.

"Thank you, Mr. Su."

Yu Youwei took the box obediently, but couldn't help but ask curiously, "Mr. Su, what exactly is written in the brocade bag?"

"Nothing, just the name of the man behind this."

Su Chen replied calmly.

"Ah?" Yu Youwei's eyes widened. "Mr. Su already knows who is counterfeiting the banknotes? Then why not just tell them directly?"

Su Chen gently tapped Yu Youwei's smooth forehead and said in feigned anger, "Have you ever seen a hidden master who would directly reveal the answer to a mystery?"

Yu Youwei thought for a moment and seemed to have never heard of it before, so he couldn't help but chuckle.

I didn't expect Su Chen to have such a humorous and funny side.

……

Time flies, and half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

The content of Su Chen's storytelling has been widely circulated in the Ming Dynasty martial arts world, and as expected, it has caused an uproar.

Whether it is the various secrets behind the decisive battle on the top of the Forbidden City, or the fact that Xie Xiaofeng is not dead, or the turmoil on the Sword God List, they are all fascinating.

Almost every teahouse and restaurant is discussing these rumors.

Countless passionate people from the martial arts world rushed to Zhenbei City just to hear the announcement of the Sword God List with their own ears.

Mount Emei, on top of the Golden Summit.

The head of Emei, Master Miejue, sat in the main seat, scanning the entire audience with a majestic gaze.

The hall was filled with Emei disciples. Although not all of them were stunningly beautiful, they were all pretty and charming.

Among them, two are the most outstanding, and their appearance far surpasses their peers.

Chapter 11 A wave of regret

One is Zhou Zhiruo, who sits next to Nun Miejue. Although she has just entered the sect for a short time, she is very much loved by Nun Miejue.

The other one is Sun Xiuqing, one of the Four Beauties of Emei, standing in front of the hall.

At this moment, she was being questioned by the headmaster.

"Xiuqing, have you really had contact with Ximen Chuxue?"

Nun Miejue spoke calmly, but her eyes were as sharp as ice.

"Master, I have only seen Ximen Chuxue from a distance once, and many of my fellow disciples were present at the time."

“Other than that, there is no communication.”

Sun Xiuqing reported truthfully.

"So, Ximen Chuxue really fell in love with Senior Sister Sun at first sight?"

There was a hint of jealousy in Ding Minjun's words.

Nun Miejue looked at a middle-aged nun next to her and said in a deep voice, "Jingxu, what do you think?"

"Lu Xiaofeng has already confirmed that Mr. Su's story about the 'decisive battle atop the Forbidden City' is true."

"Now, Junior Sister Sun has testified that I did meet Ximen Chuxue once."

"I believe that Mr. Su does possess the ability to divine the secrets of the universe."

Jingxu said solemnly.

Nun Miejue took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Since that's the case, I will personally go to Beiliang and ask Sect Leader Dugu for clarification."

A few days ago, the former leader of the Emei Sect, Dugu Yihe, died suddenly, shocking the entire martial arts world.

This incident was like a bolt from the blue for Emei.

After Miejue took over as the leader, he immediately began to thoroughly investigate the matter.

But the real cause of Dugu Yihe's death has not been found out to this day.

The reason she asked Sun Xiuqing this time was to find out whether Su Chen really knew everything as the rumors said.

There is no way to trace the cause of Dugu Yihe's death.

Miejue can only hope that Su Chen can use the divine secrets to figure out the real culprit.

……

On the Mobei official road.

In a deserted tavern, two men sat opposite each other, drinking and chatting happily.

It was Li Xunhuan and Ah Fei who had just returned from outside the Great Wall.

Listening to the discussions of the people around him, Ah Fei was excited and couldn't help but said, "Brother, did you hear that? Sword God Xie Xiaofeng is still alive!"

Li Xun Huan nodded gently and sighed, "I never thought Xie Xiao Feng actually faked his death and lived in seclusion back then."

Although he had not experienced the same turmoil, he could understand Xie Xiaofeng's mood to some extent. At this moment, he felt mixed emotions and could only express his feelings through drinking.

Ah Fei continued, "Brother, I heard that Mr. Su is going to release the complete list of Ming Dynasty Sword Gods next time. How about we go and see the excitement?"

As a swordsman, the three words "Sword God List" are too attractive.

Li Xun Huan murmured, "Beiliang? I'm wandering around the world anyway, so it wouldn't hurt to go there."

He also wanted to know who were the top five on the Sword God List, and who was called the Land Sword Immortal?

……

Jiangnan, Excalibur Villa.

The chief steward rushed into the ancestral hall and said excitedly: "Master, great joy!"

Xie Wangsun, who was kneeling in front of the ancestral hall, frowned and scolded, "How disrespectful! Where are we? How dare you make such a noise?"

But the butler ignored him and continued to shout, "Master, the young master is not dead! The third young master is still alive!"

"What? What did you say?"

This sentence made Xie Wangsun's face change instantly, and he hurried forward to ask.