Chapter 9

The merchant was also dumbfounded. He knew about the Lotus Escort Agency, but he didn't know exactly how powerful they were. However, there was one thing he was extremely clear about, and that was that if the Lotus Escort Agency wanted to wipe out his entire family, it would be as easy as flipping a hand.

The merchant sat there thinking about the past and the future, his mind in a complete mess.

At this time, Brother Zhao San's voice sounded, "Brother, there's no need to be so pessimistic. Since the two nephews have returned safely and have paid the compensation, and the people involved aren't from the Misty School, there shouldn't be any other big issues.

However, brother, remember to stop here. Don't go looking for trouble with those people. If the people from the Misty School find out … "

These words were like gospel. When the merchant heard this, he immediately woke up and said, "I know, Brother Zhao. I can't wait to send them another five thousand taels of silver.

Men, send the two young masters back to their courtyard and keep a close eye on them. Tell them not to come out for a month, no, three months. "

"Don't, don't lock them in the courtyard yet." Brother Zhao San stopped the merchant's orders.

"Don't give them any medicine for their injuries. Just leave them like this, their faces are swollen. It's best to give them a few more beatings so that they can't walk normally. Tomorrow, let them eat and drink in restaurants and other places. Let people spread rumors that the two of them took liberties with a village girl and were taught a lesson by you."

The merchant was overjoyed when he heard this and gave a thumbs up, "Brother Zhao, good idea.

Men, give these two animals ten beatings. "

The two pitiful short fat men didn't understand why being beaten was a good idea. They could only curse this cheap uncle in their hearts as they screamed for mercy.

After Brother Zhao San finished these things, he turned to Zhao Quan Sheng and said, "Quan Sheng, you handled this matter very well. I'm extremely satisfied.

I'll put in a good word for you in front of the gang leader. "

Zhao Quan Sheng was overjoyed when he heard this, "Isn't this all thanks to your daily teachings, Hall Master? Quan Sheng is willing to serve Hall Master wherever you go."

The merchant also said, "Quan Sheng, it's all thanks to you today. I have to thank you properly. Men, bring me a thousand taels of silver."

Zhao Quan Sheng said, "No need to be polite. We should protect the young masters when we go out."

Hall Master Zhao said, "Take it, you deserve it.

If it weren't for you, even ten thousand taels of silver wouldn't have been enough. "

Only then did Zhao Quansheng politely accept the thin banknotes and put them in his pocket.

At this time, Hallmaster Zhao said, "Quan Sheng, hurry up and inform the Gang Leader that someone from the Misty School has appeared in Lu Town. I don't know why they're here at this time."

After Zhao Quansheng agreed, he immediately bid farewell to the wealthy merchant and left. Not long after, he appeared in a remote courtyard and walked into a small hut. After a while, the window of the hut opened and a carrier pigeon flew out. It circled in the air for a moment before it determined the direction and flew towards a certain place.

The pigeons flew very fast, but when the sky was almost dark, they arrived in front of a very hidden village.

The pigeon circled in the air for a while before landing on the east side of the village.

This was a very large manor. The surrounding walls weren't very high and there were many houses scattered around the walls. These houses were all in the same style. There weren't any tall buildings and they had grey walls and grey roofs.

The house that the pigeon landed in was a house in the middle of the courtyard. After the pigeon landed, it was impossible to tell which house it was.

The pigeon landed on the window sill of the hut and made a "coo coo" sound. A man dressed in martial arts clothes came out from the house and quickly walked to the window sill. When the pigeon saw the man, it flew onto the man's arm and walked back and forth. The man took out a small tube from the pigeon's leg and then used his hand to rub the pigeon's back. He also took out a handful of food from his pocket and scattered it on the table next to the window sill. When the pigeon saw this, it spread its wings and flew over, happily pecking at the food.

The man took the small tube and quickly left the house.

The man walked out of the house and passed through several corridors before arriving in front of a slightly larger house in the middle of the manor. He carefully knocked on the door and a hoarse and dignified voice came from inside, "Come in."

The man carefully opened the door and walked into the house. The windows were open and the oil lamp wasn't lit. A thin figure stood in front of the window with his hands behind his back and looked outside.

After the man bowed, he respectfully said, "Hall Master Situ, Hall Master Liu has news."

The figure made a sound of surprise and said, "It's the New Year. What kind of news would need to be sent by carrier pigeon?

Quickly light the lamp. "

After the man lit the oil lamp, Hall Master Situ turned around.

The man offered the small tube and Hall Master Situ took it. He took out the slip of paper and placed it on the oil lamp. His thin face couldn't help but frown as he muttered, "… Why did they come to this remote and desolate place?" Then, he placed the slip of paper on the flame and burned it.

He glanced at the man and said, "You can go."

The man bowed and quietly left, leaving Hall Master Situ sitting alone in the flickering flame of the lamp.

Hall Master Situ knew that he had to let his Gang Leader know about this news. However, he didn't know where to go. This was because, as early as last night, Gang Leader had told him that he had something important to do today. When he went to find Gang Leader this morning, he couldn't find him.

Just as Hall Master Situ was guessing Gang Leader Situ Ping's whereabouts, his cousin, who had always been competitive and not inferior to men, was riding a horse and following behind a young man in embroidered clothes. She whispered to the young man, "Ma, this is the tallest mountain in Lu Town. It's called Stone Man Peak.

It got its name because there's a stone on the mountain that looks like a person. If we hurry, we'll be able to enter the mountain in the time it takes for half a stick of incense to burn.

However, I don't know where Young Master wants to go, so I can't tell you the exact time. "

Ma turned his head and waved the horsewhip. He gently said, "Gang Leader Situ, there's no need to be so reserved. Since Manor Head Wang recommended you as a guide, I don't treat you as an outsider. After we finish this matter, I'll definitely reward you.

As for the specific location, I'll tell you when we enter the mountain.

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Situ Ping looked at Ma's gentle jade-like face and elegant eyebrows. She lowered her head and repeatedly said that she didn't dare.

She knew that this Ma was someone with a great background. In the past, she had tried to act like a woman in front of Wu Jian Village's Wang Hong. Perhaps it had been useful. However, this was the first time she had met this Ma. Moreover, he had been lukewarm the entire time. How could she dare to act like a woman?

She just needed to be alert and cautious.

Just like that, the two of them urged their horses forward in the twilight.

On the other side of the mountain, Wen Wenhai and his Junior Martial Sister were also galloping towards the mountain.

Seeing that the mountain was nearing, Wen Wenhai slowly tightened the reins and slowed down the horse. He turned his head and said to his Junior Martial Sister, "Junior Martial Sister, we're about to reach the mountain. I think we should eat something first and rest for a while. Once we've recovered our energy, we'll be able to deal with the situation in the mountain. Perhaps there'll be a tough battle ahead."

The Junior Martial Sister nodded in agreement. The two of them dismounted and rested. They took out the dry rations they had brought with them and ate.

After they finished eating and drinking some water, the Junior Martial Sister couldn't help but ask with some worry, "Senior Martial Brother, this mission is so important. Why didn't Master come personally? No matter what, he should've let the Sect Leader come. Why did he send the two of us?

I really don't know what Master is thinking. "

Wen Wenhai took another sip of water. He looked around and said in a low voice, "Junior Martial Sister, Master naturally has his own reasons for making such arrangements. Before we set off, he told me in advance that in order to not attract the attention of other sects, the second generation disciples of the various sects will be sent for this mission. Moreover, there will be an elder presiding over it for us. We'll know the specifics when the time comes. We'll just have to listen to the elder's arrangements.

In any case, this is a lucrative mission. If nothing unexpected happens, we'll be able to complete it perfectly. When we return, Master will reward us handsomely. "

The Junior Martial Sister said, "I originally thought that this place that I've never heard of would be a remote and desolate place with dangerous mountains and rivers. Along the way, there's actually a beautiful scenery. Although we haven't entered the mountain, it feels majestic. I wonder what it's like inside. It's a pity that we can't appreciate anything at night. Otherwise, this trip wouldn't have been in vain."

Wen Wenhai slapped his forehead, "Junior Martial Sister actually has such thoughts. Senior Martial Brother can't compare to you. Could this be the reason why my martial arts aren't as fast as yours?"

The Junior Martial Sister didn't answer. He couldn't see her expression under the veil.

Wen Wenhai said again, "Junior Martial Sister, it's getting late. You should take off your veil. There's no one around here."

The Junior Martial Sister still didn't answer.

Wen Wenhai was used to this and said to himself, "Alright, it seems like it's not too late. Let's get moving. We should be able to arrive at the scheduled time."

After the Evil Tiger Clan's Chief Situ accompanied Brocade Clothes Ma into the mountain, they galloped along for a while. Seeing that they were in front of a mountain, Ma stopped his horse and jumped off. Situ Ping also followed suit.

Ma said, "Chief Situ, do you know where Five Claw Peak is?"

Situ Ping said, "Of course I know. Five Claw Peak is one of the five small peaks next to Stoneman Peak. Because it's shape is like a monkey's curved finger, it got its name.

There's no road to go to that area. Horses can't go there, so we can only climb these mountains. "

After Ma heard this, he smiled and let go of his horse's reins. The horse went off on its own, looking for hay. Situ Ping also patted his own horse and put the reins on it. The horse also followed Ma's horse. It seemed like it was used to this.

Ma said, "Then I'll have to trouble Chief Situ to lead the way."

Situ Ping didn't stand on ceremony. He cupped his hands and used his qinggong to climb up the mountain.

Situ Ping raised her dantian Qi and ran for the time it took to burn two sticks of incense in one breath. Gradually, she felt a little weak and tired. At this time, she heard Ma's gentle voice in her ear, "Chief Situ, it's still early now. We can get there at midnight. Why don't we take a few steps to recover our energy? What do you think?"

Situ Ping listened to this voice that was neither fast nor slow. He didn't seem to be out of breath at all. Without looking back, she knew that Ma was strolling behind her. She secretly sighed in her heart that the reputation of being a disciple of a famous sect was not in vain. She said, "Thank you for your kindness." Then she stopped and walked slowly on the small path on the mountain.

Ma caught up with her from behind and walked side by side with her. He asked as they walked, "Chief Situ, have you been to Five Claw Peak before?"

Situ Ping said, "I've been here before. In the summer, the climate in the mountains is cool. We often come here to avoid the heat. The spring in Five Claw Peak is the best. We sometimes spend the night there."

Ma nodded and then asked, "Is there anything strange about Five Claw Peak?"

Situ Ping said in surprise, "You've been here before?

How do you know that there's something strange about Five Claw Peak? "

Ma said with a smile, "If I've been here before, I wouldn't have troubled Chief Situ to lead the way."

Situ Ping said embarrassedly, "I was just surprised. Please don't blame me.

Speaking of Five Claw Peak, the scenery was not much different from Stoneman Peak. The spring water was indeed much sweeter than the other peaks.

The strange place was the peak on the ring finger. Halfway up the mountain, there was a forest of wild jujubes. The area was frighteningly large. Very few people went there. Not many people who made a living in the mountains near Stoneman Peak could go there. However, according to the people who went there, there were man-eating beasts in the forest. Someone once went there to pick wild jujubes and never came out again. Therefore, very few people had the courage to go there. Moreover, wild jujubes were not something precious. Over time, people stopped coming there.

Two years ago, I brought my brothers here once. In order to scout the way, we let a wolf dog in. However, it did not come back. We did not dare to go too deep and went back after scouting the periphery. "

Situ Ping didn't hide anything from Young Master Ma regarding the matters of the faction and spoke leisurely. Hearing this, Young Master Ma was very satisfied and said, "It's good that Chief Situ knows about that place. In a moment, I'll have to trouble you to bring us there."

Situ Ping was stunned, "You?

Ma, is there anyone else? "

Ma said with a smile, "Of course there are others. However, we'll go to the first peak of Five Claw Peak first and wait for them there.

Chief Situ, if you've rested enough, let's go. "

Situ Ping said, "Yes, Young Master. Please follow me."