Chapter 50: News of the Peerless Swordsman

Chapter 50: News of the Peerless Swordsman Spreads

In Yu Prefecture City, streets and alleys crisscrossed, and eaves faced each other.

The cool autumn morning was sparsely dotted with rain, and the dust in the air, previously solidified by the cold, fell with the moist drizzle. The long, ancient street had already awakened.

Yan Er went for his usual morning tea, but when he arrived at the teahouse, the normally quiet establishment had become unusually lively, with every table full of people.

“What’s going on?”

Yan Er glanced around and noticed that besides the wandering Jianghu individuals, there were also spies from various factions discussing something.

Something big has happened!

Yan Er’s heart trembled; something significant must have occurred in Yu Prefecture City to gather these people.

“Brother He, did something big happen last night?” Thinking this, Yan Er walked over to a young man and whispered.

“Yan Er, were you half-asleep last night?”

The young man looked up at Yan Er, “You don’t know about such a major event?”

“What major event?” Yan Er’s brows furrowed tightly upon hearing this.

The young man sneered, “Last night, the Cao Gang made its move. Three of the Seven Vajra acted, and the Poison Scholar personally made a move, killing that mysterious swordsman.”

“What!?” Yan Er’s heart pounded, and a look of disbelief appeared in his eyes. “Is that true? That mysterious swordsman actually died?”

“Is there any falsehood to it?” The young man scoffed, “The news from the Cao Gang is absolutely true. Do you know who that mysterious swordsman was?”

“Who?”

“Piaoxue Jian Xue Chen!”

“It was him.”

Discussions buzzed in the teahouse; everyone was talking about the major event that happened last night.

“I never expected Piaoxue Jian to be that mysterious swordsman. It’s truly surprising.”

“He debuted with his talent twenty years ago, and there hasn’t been any news of him for the past decade. I found it strange; his strength shouldn’t have been at the bottom of the tiger rankings.”

“What a pity, this mysterious swordsman still died tragically at the hands of the Cao Gang.”

“The Cao Gang lives up to its name, killing the mysterious swordsman with lightning speed.”

“The Cao Gang’s methods are too formidable. I originally thought that Peerless Swordsman would be a difficult character to deal with.”

“Difficult!? In my opinion, he was nothing special.”

“Oh, I also heard that the Cao Gang will publicly behead Xue Chen during the Yulanpen Festival (Ghost Festival).”

“It seems the Cao Gang clearly intends to use the name of this Peerless Swordsman to establish its authority!”

The originally quiet morning became incredibly noisy throughout Yu Prefecture City due to the news spread by the Cao Gang.

No one expected that the mysterious swordsman, who had been so prominent a few days ago, was actually Piaoxue Jian Xue Chen, and that Piaoxue Jian had been killed by the Cao Gang.

For a time, everyone was marveling at the Cao Gang’s strength and methods. How long had it been since the swordsman who killed Tie Yunshan had met such a violent end?

The prestige of the Cao Gang, in the hearts of most people, had unconsciously climbed another step.

An Jing stood at the entrance of Ji Shi Clinic, his brows tightly furrowed.

I died?

How come I didn’t know?

“The battle last night, it seems the Cao Gang found the hiding place of the two through some clues. As expected, there’s a reason why the Cao Gang has developed to this point,” An Jing thought to himself.

Although Jianghu rumors spoke of the Cao Gang’s strength, one wouldn't truly understand the power of this super Gang, which spanned several provinces, without experiencing it firsthand.

It was like a large hand, covering Jiangnan Province, not to be underestimated.

Thinking of this, An Jing felt a slight chill in his heart.

If the Cao Gang could find Jiang Sanjia and Mu Xiaoyun, one day they might also find out his identity. No one could guarantee that their identity wouldn't be exposed, and once it was exposed… Wait, wasn't he already dead? Why worry about these things?

“Young Master, what are you thinking about?”

Tan Yun, holding Xiao Heizi in one hand, couldn't help but ask, seeing An Jing’s tightly furrowed brows.

Does Little Doctor also have worries?

“Ow woo… Ow woo…”

Xiao Heizi’s four paws struggled constantly, trying to escape Tan Yun’s clutches.

An Jing stroked his chin and said with a chuckle, “I’m thinking about what delicious food Madam will make tonight.”

Tan Yun’s eyes lit up, and she eagerly said, “Young Master, it’s been a long time since I cooked for you. How about I show off my skills again tonight?”

“No need for that, I’m not hungry tonight.”

An Jing quickly said, remembering that crab.

“Young Master~!”

Upon hearing this, Tan Yun pouted, like an oil pot, “You don’t believe me?”

An Jing said with a serious expression, “I believe you, but I’m really not hungry tonight.”

“I’ll make it at noon.”

“Not hungry at noon either.”

“Young Master, I just want to cook for you. You have to believe me. I’ve learned many good dishes recently, such as ‘Green Willow Crying Red,’ ‘Jade Tree Hanging Gold Coins,’ ‘Phoenix Welcoming Spring’…”

Tan Yun counted on her fingers.

“I just want to cook for you,” sounded very sweet.

But in An Jing’s ears, it was as if she was saying: Young Master, are you eating? I’ll personally poison it.

Just then, a dry cough came from the doorway.

“It’s Third Master.”

Tan Yun’s smile stiffened when she saw the newcomer.

Is someone here to taste the poison?

An Jing said with a chuckle, “Third Master is indeed Third Master. After not returning all night, you are truly vigorous in old age, firm in old age, and sly in old age…”

Li Fuzhou sneered, “Last night in the pleasure boat, that Madam Zhao asked…”

“Third Master, you must be tired, right? Quickly, sit, sit!”

An Jing shivered at this and quickly supported Li Fuzhou’s arm, saying, “Tan Yun, didn’t you see Third Master return? Hurry and pour him a cup of tea to moisten his throat.”

“Ah, I’ll go right now.”

Tan Yun looked confused for a moment and then quickly went to pour tea.

Li Fuzhou looked at An Jing with a half-smile, “You, on the other hand, have the demeanor of us scholars.”

He admitted that he had been rash before, misjudged, and underestimated this Little Doctor.

Especially when he thought about how Madam Zhao had kept praising An Jing last night, her eyes gleaming. It was unlikely to have such an effect unless money was involved.

This boy is no ordinary person!

An Jing chuckled twice, “Third Master, what are you saying? I’m just a Little Doctor. How can I compare to your noble character as a scholar?”

Li Fuzhou waved his hand and said indifferently, “No, I’m just an old thing.”

This old scoundrel!

An Jing cursed silently. Tan Yun was indeed right; scholars were the most difficult to deal with. He didn’t expect the old man to have caught him by the short hairs.

An Jing took out the consultation fee he received from the Cao family from his pocket and said, “Third Master, I have some silver here. If you plan to go to the Brothel to listen to music tonight, please accept it.”

“Isn’t that a bit much?”

Li Fuzhou blinked, but his withered hand reached for the silver in An Jing’s hand. Then he weighed it, acting surprised, “Isn’t this the consultation fee from the Cao family? It must be ten taels, right?”

“Not more, not less, exactly ten taels.”

An Jing forcefully turned his head away. This was all his hard-earned money, and now he could only use it to buy Li Fuzhou’s benevolence and morality.

“Not bad, not bad.”

Li Fuzhou contentedly put the silver into his purse and said with a smile, “Shall we go to the Brothel to listen to music together tonight?”

“No.”

An Jing quickly shook his head. Who knew if this old man was trying to trick him?

“That’s truly a pity.”

Li Fuzhou took a sip of tea, patted An Jing’s shoulder, and said with a smile, “Also, prepare the silver for me to go to the Brothel the day after tomorrow. I know you definitely have it.”

“This secret, this old man will eat for a lifetime.”

It’s written today, so consider it tomorrow’s third chapter. Also, thank you to brother 2011107042117541 for the reward, thank you!