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Chapter 65: Interception
Chapter 65: Interception
Mingyue Tower.
In the second-floor pavilion.
Liu Zhixiang saw Cheng Ran storm off with a furious expression, and he also stood up.
"Cheng Gongzi, since you've made up your mind, I won't say any more! But I want to warn you, the young brother by your side is Jiang Li's younger brother, and Jiang Li, despite being a disabled inspector, has caught the attention of Cao Bin."
"Do you think he has a future? His future is already sealed. If you continue to associate with him, your Cheng family will inevitably be affected."
"Your aunt, although married to the Xie family, is only the fourth wife of a side branch, and she doesn't have the ability to protect you completely."
After hearing these words, Cheng Ran hesitated for a moment before continuing out of the pavilion.
A moment later.
The middle-aged man, followed by several servants, entered the pavilion and was taken aback.
"Where's the young master from the Cheng family?" he asked.
"He's gone!" Liu Zhixiang replied.
"How could he just leave? Didn't you offer him a second option?"
Liu Zhixiang shook his head. "It wasn't necessary!"
"What's going on, sir?" the middle-aged man asked.
Liu Zhixiang sneered. "That young master from the Cheng family has a problem with his brain. He asked me for an investment, an investment to counter Cao Bin's plans."
"Am I crazy? That's clearly trying to provoke the third young master of the Cao family. What makes him think he's worthy of me offending Cao Bin?"
"Is it because Cheng Ran's Martial Arts talent is higher? Or is it because of the favors he mentioned?"
"It's laughable! Even if his Martial Arts talent is higher, what's the point if he's been targeted by the third young master of the Cao family? He won't live for long."
"Can he really become a Martial Arts Ascendant and join the Patrol Bureau in just a few months?"
The middle-aged man asked, "So, does this mean the matter is settled?"
Liu Zhixiang replied, "Yes, it's settled. Since this young master from the Cheng family won't accept, we'll focus on investing in Xiao Peng instead. Xiao Peng's talent and insight surpass Cheng Ran's. With enough resources, he can catch up in terms of Martial Arts progress and Vital Energy."
"What can Cheng Ran do to compete with Xiao Peng if his Martial Arts progress is surpassed?"
"Rejecting us, the Sihe Merchant Guild, will only lead to us investing more in Xiao Peng. One day, Cheng Ran will regret his decision."
Outside Mingyue Tower.
"Jiang Shidi, I'm sorry," Cheng Ran said with a apologetic expression.
"What are you talking about, Cheng Shixiong?" Jiang Ning replied. "You've already done your best to help me today. I'm grateful."
Cheng Ran said, "I was too naive. The Sihe Merchant Guild wouldn't dare invest in you and risk offending the Cao family. I didn't think it through, and it's caused you trouble."
Jiang Ning smiled. "There's no need to apologize. Being rejected is normal, after all."
Jiang Ning continued, "Speaking of which, Cheng Shixiong should consider keeping a distance from me. It's true that being close to me might attract Cao Bin's attention."
Cheng Ran's face turned angry. "What are you talking about, Jiang Shidi? I don't weigh the pros and cons when making friends. If I like someone, I'll befriend them wholeheartedly."
"As for Cao Bin, why should you worry about him?"
"With your talent, you'll master the Five Beasts Fist soon. Once you do, you'll pass Master Wang's test and become his direct disciple."
"With Master Wang's backing, Cao Bin won't dare touch you unless he's crazy."
"With Jiang Shidi's martial talent, this matter is as good as done!"
Seeing Cheng Ran's determined expression, Jiang Ning's heart stirred.
He cupped his hands respectfully, "Many thanks, Senior Brother Cheng."
At that moment, a figure slowly emerged in the distance. A man dressed in black robes with a long sword slung across his waist.
It was none other than Xu Yunfeng.
By his side, a man with a small green snake tattoo on his arm followed closely.
"Master Xu, according to our brothers' report, Jiang Ning has just entered the Mingyue Tower," the man said.
"No need to say more, I've already seen him!" Xu Yunfeng smiled, his gaze fixed on the entrance of the Mingyue Tower.
Seeing Xu Yunfeng's smile, the Green Serpent Gang member's legs trembled involuntarily.
Working for the Green Serpent Gang, he had witnessed Xu Yunfeng's cunning ways, where his smile concealed a hidden blade.
On the other side, Jiang Ning's heart skipped a beat. He suddenly felt like he was being watched by a venomous snake.
Following his instincts, he looked towards the end of the street and saw Xu Yunfeng standing there.
It was him!
Xu Yunfeng!!
Jiang Ning's expression turned slightly solemn.
Seeing Xu Yunfeng again didn't surprise him, and he had already mentally prepared for this encounter.
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If there are members of the Green Serpent Gang guarding the martial arts school's entrance, how could Xu Yunfeng not know when I step out of the school?
Jiang Ning's right hand reached for the bulging bag at his waist, which contained quicklime, a common prop in martial arts TV dramas from his past life.
This item was extremely practical for combat, and he had prepared it in advance.
Feeling the bag of quicklime still there, he also gripped the ebony longsword in his hand.
His confidence soared.
"What's wrong, Jiang Shidi?" Cheng Ran noticed Jiang Ning's changing expression and asked with concern.
As he spoke, his gaze followed Jiang Ning's line of sight.
In an instant, he also spotted Xu Yunfeng in the distance, dressed in the uniform of an imperial inspector.
Before Jiang Ning could speak, Cheng Ran exclaimed, "So, this is the lackey of Cao Bin!"
He then patted Jiang Ning's shoulder, "Don't worry, Shidi. I've prepared for this! I'll escort you back to the martial arts school. I don't believe he'd dare follow you inside."
At this moment, Jiang Ning felt like declining Cheng Ran's kindness. He wanted to test his current strength and see if he could kill Xu Yunfeng with a single strike.
But this thought quickly passed, and he decided against it.
It wasn't necessary!
Although he was confident that with the Canglang Blade Technique, an intermediate martial art, and the Ninefold Essence Force, he could defeat Xu Yunfeng, there was no point in taking unnecessary risks. With his rapid growth, in just ten days or so, he would have a foolproof plan to kill Xu Yunfeng.
Why take a risk today?
With this in mind, Jiang Ning said, "Then, many thanks, Senior Brother Cheng."
Cheng Ran smiled, "Let's go! Get in the carriage!"
Clop-clop-clop—
Under the moonlight, a carriage raced through the dark night, along the wide inner city streets of Luoshui County, heading towards the Canglang Martial Academy.
Suddenly—
"Halt!"
A man dressed in black robes, holding a standard-issue longsword, stood in front of the carriage.
The longsword in his hand slightly turned, and the cold blade reflected the moonlight, shining into the eyes of the horses. Sensing the menacing aura, the horses pulling the carriage reared up on their front hooves.
The carriage driver quickly pulled on the reins.
Whoa—
Amidst the horses' panic, the carriage came to an abrupt stop.
(End of Chapter)
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