It had only been eight years since Yanshan Robber's rise.
In just eight years, this bandit group had created a legend that shocked and envied the entire bandit world. Not to mention the mysterious leader, Yan Longtu, the three commanders were each more powerful and terrifying than the last. The bandits under their command moved like the wind and obeyed orders. They were like elite soldiers who had been baptized on the battlefield for many years.
Nowadays, when people in the world mentioned the three words "Yanshan Robber," they would be afraid. In addition, recently there was the rumor that he had killed the famous general of Western Liang, Lu Qizhong. Yanshan Robber's name was so famous that it could be described as the sun in the sky.
After all, Tang Sanghua was not an ordinary person. After the scream, she fell into an abnormal calm.
Yan Li did not mind letting her know. In a place like Yongling, Yanshan Robber's tentacles were far from reaching deep. Tang Sanghua was a foreigner. Whether it was cooperation or use, she was a very suitable target. Letting her know his identity was just a way to express his sincerity for cooperation.
"I know you are not afraid of death, but people should not live for the sake of living. You have lived for most of your life, so you should understand this better than me."
While speaking, Yan Li was not idle. Instead, he diverted his attention to heal his wounds.
This had been a habit of Yanshan Robber since he was founded. He would deploy battle plans while healing or cultivating. For him, it was as simple as eating and drinking.
Mr. Yu paid no attention to Yan Li. He sneered as he glanced at Tang Sanhua and said, "Tian Can, I advise you to stay away from this man. Otherwise, don't blame this old man for not warning you when you're eaten to the point where not even your bones are left."
Tang Sanghua giggled and said, "Old thing, you still dare to provoke the relationship between me and Master at this critical moment."
Lowering his posture, this time it was less of a joke.
After knowing the identity of Yan Li, Tang Sanghua, who had grown up in an environment where the weak were prey to the strong, naturally had the understanding that the weak worship the strong. Naturally, he put himself in a lower position.
However, no matter how low the Poisonous Scorpion placed itself, its stinger would not lose its toxicity because of this.
The laughter suddenly stopped, Tang Sanghua's pretty face turned cold, she said: "Mr. Yu, usually when I, Tian Can, do business with you, although I often play tricks, I only do money, I never harm you. Now that you've betrayed the two of us, it will be difficult to let this matter rest. If you tell the truth, I'll let you die a quick death. Otherwise, I'll teach you the methods of my Sky Silkworm! "
Lord Fish sneered in a low voice, "Don't waste your time. I've already said that I won't reveal any information to you."
Yan Li raised his hand to interrupt Tang Sanghua, who was about to speak, and said to Yan Chaoyang calmly, "Lock him in the wine cellar. Don't touch him for now."
Yan Chaoyang complied and left.
Tang Sanghua's slender eyebrows furrowed, she said: "Your subordinate already said that Lord Fish's cultivation is a first-grade martial artist. Leaving him alive is a great disaster. Why don't you hand him over to me? My clan is quite experienced in interrogating criminals, I'm not afraid that he won't tell."
Yan Li said sarcastically: "So you can only hole up in the Hundred Thousand Mountains, unable to come out."
Tang Sanghua's shapely eyebrows were raised, she was unconvinced: "That's because of the oppression of your Great Xia Dynasty, otherwise how could my clan be willing to associate with wild beasts!"
Yan Li said lightly: "Using people, being a person, and writing articles are the same, they all require knowledge. No matter what kind of person, they all have potential value. Oppression and coercion are only the stupidest methods. Only by making them willing can their value be maximized. Everyone has their own position, as the leader, what you need to do is to put them in the right position … "
Tang Sanghua was still unconvinced and interrupted him: "Hey, hey … why did it become a lecture? I don't remember asking you to teach me how to be a qualified …"
But before she could finish, she suddenly realized something. Her heart skipped a beat, and the rest of her words came out of her mouth.
From the moment she knew that Yan Li was one of the Yanshan Robber's men until now, she realized a problem. What was Yan Li's position and identity in the Yanshan Robber?
The ferocious man, who seemed to be extremely terrifying and had single-handedly captured the male fish, did not seem to be very respectful towards Yan Li, but from the start until now, he had been listening to Yan Li's every word.
Thinking of this, Tang Sanghua suddenly became more cautious.
She sized up Yan Li who was sitting on the chair, deep in thought. That face, which was sculpted by a top craftsman, was now not only good-looking, but also had an extra layer of mysterious halo.
"Hey, aren't you worried at all?" she opened her mouth to ask.
Yan Li was thinking about his miscalculation, and the most incomprehensible part was, of course, Ji Zhiyuan's reaction. Meeting with Young Master Cai was a capital offense for others, but for him, it was just a harmless joke.
If Yanshan Robber wanted to collude with the underworld, he would have made his move long ago, and the person who would contact him wouldn't be Young Master Cai, who usually didn't care about things.
Hearing Tang Sanghua's question, Yan Li asked in reply: "What am I worried about?"
Tang Sanghua frowned and said: "You are now a wanted criminal of the Empire, and Ji Zhiyuan wants to kill you as soon as possible. Other than escaping from Yongling, there is no way out. But with your current situation, let alone escaping from Yongling, whether you can survive the night is a problem. If you provoke the Judicial Department, no matter how many masters there are, they won't be able to protect you. "
The corner of Yan Li's mouth rose habitually, and he said: "Didn't I say that life is short, and we should enjoy ourselves while we can. Even if we frown, we can't solve our current predicament. "
At this time, Yan Chaoyang came out of the wine cellar and spoke for the first time since he came back. "You are playing with fire."
Yan Li raised his head and said noncommittally: "During the day, Yu Xingzhi sent Yan Shaoqun to interfere, and I knew he was already on guard. I didn't expect him to act faster than I imagined, and I didn't expect you to be blocked on the road."
"Su Yu," Yan Chaoyang answered briefly.
Yan Chaoyang never explained, and he disdained to do so.
Yan Li also didn't question Yan Chaoyang's loyalty, because there was no such thing as loyalty. Strictly speaking, they didn't have a subordinate relationship.
Tang Sanghua seemed to think of something and said in disbelief: "After I escaped from the Returning Moon House, I heard that Instructor Su was killed. So it was you who did it!"
Yan Li narrowed his eyes and looked at Yan Chaoyang.
Yan Chaoyang took out an old book from his bosom and threw it to Yan Li, saying: "It wasn't me."
Yan Li flipped through a few pages and found that there were original texts in the ancient script, as well as new pages in the common style. At a glance, he knew it was a secret tome with a long history, although it didn't look like it was the only copy.
Because First Ancestor Ji had burned a large number of cultivation methods when she woke up, there was a serious shortage of methods in the land of Divine Prefecture. Any ancient book was a priceless treasure in the current cultivation world.
Although this ancient book was only a remnant page, it was worth at least a hundred thousand taels of gold on the market.
So when Tang Sanghua saw it, his eyes immediately lit up and he drooled.
Yan Li said lightly: "You didn't kill Su Yu, but he died."
Tang Sanghua suddenly realized: "Could it be that someone framed him? Instructor Su was Ji Zhiyuan's right-hand man. Once he died, it would be strange if Ji Zhiyuan wasn't angry. No wonder the Supreme Judiciary and the Capital Governor joined hands to hunt him down. "
Yan Li sneered and said, "It's just a coincidence. If those two knew my identity, they wouldn't have dared to be so arrogant. They wouldn't have been so stupid as to take my identity token to Ji Zhiyuan. They wouldn't have gone home crying like bullied kids."
After a pause, he looked at Tang Sanghua: "You've been in Yongling for a long time, so you should be familiar with Su Yu. Tell me about him."
Tang Sanghua thought for a while and said: "Su Yu doesn't have any relatives or friends. It seems that he has nothing to worry about. He usually either works for Ji Zhiyuan or meditates in the Book Pavilion. He rarely interacts with others. Oh yes, he admires Sister Drifting Cloud. This is something everyone in the Academy knows. "
"Who is Sister Drifting Cloud?" asked Yan Li.
Tang Sanghua smiled: "Her name is Shen Liuyun. She is also an instructor of the Inner Yard. I can establish myself in Yongling mainly because of her care. Sister Drifting Cloud is as beautiful as a fairy. In the entire Yongling City, the number of people who admire her can line up from the Imperial City to the Outer City Gate. "
"Continue."
Tang Sanghua spread his hands and said: "That's all I know."
Yan Li said: "Does Su Yu have any enemies in the Academy?"
Tang Sanghua thought for a while and said: "It is rumored that he doesn't get along with Instructor Chang Shan of the Outer Yard. But Chang Shan is only a third-rank Martial Artist. Compared to Instructor Su, his rank is like heaven and earth, so no one cares about this. "
Yan Li thought for a while and asked: "Who else in the Academy admires Shen Liuyun?"
Tang Sanghua said: "As far as I know, no."
Yan Li gave her a sidelong glance and said: "Didn't they say that her admirers can line up to the Outer City Gate? How come there is only one Su Yu in such a big Academy? "
Tang Sanghua rolled her eyes and said: "There are less than ten people in the Academy who have seen Sister Drifting Cloud. Those people either have high cultivation and won't be easily moved, or they have suffered at Sister Drifting Cloud's hands and don't see eye to eye with each other."
"If there isn't, then make up one. For example …" Yan Li motioned for Tang Sanghua to come closer.
And so on and so on.
Tang Sanghua pursed her lips and said: "You really aren't polite, ordering people around."
Yan Li said with a smile: "I know you won't refuse."
As she said this, she handed over the ancient book in her hand.
Tang Sanghua took it, her beautiful eyes shining with slyness: "It's very valuable. Aren't you afraid people will run away with it?"
Yan Li's gaze was deep: "You won't. My value is far greater than it."
"Hmph, narcissistic guy, I'll see how you're going to turn the tables." Tang Sanghua said and left with the ancient book.
Yan Li stood up and slowly exhaled, saying: "Chaoyang, you stay here."
Yan Chaoyang was silent, but he didn't move.
Yan Li took two steps and smiled faintly: "If there is no news by tomorrow morning, you can pretend I'm dead and leave Yongling to find Yan Shiyi."
Yan Chaoyang was still silent. When Yan Li walked to the door, he suddenly said in a deep voice: "If you die, I'll sacrifice your blood to Yongling!"
Yan Li's raised foot paused slightly. When it landed, he suddenly laughed loudly: "Your wine shop hasn't opened yet, and you haven't done what you promised Chaosheng. How can I die!"
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