Jiang Kuai did things swiftly and decisively. He closed fist saluted and bid farewell to Xue Ling. He entered the main hall of the Martial Arts Hall and accepted the task of patrolling the city.
In the evening, he arrived at the Yamen of Chong Ming Town and saw more than ten Protectors of the High Duke's Public House huddled together, talking to each other in groups of two or three.
Jiang Kuai was very familiar with two of them, so he went over to them.
"Young Jiang Kuai, you also accepted the task of patrolling the city?" A middle-aged man greeted Jiang Kuai.
Jiang Kuai smiled. "What a coincidence. Brother Hu, you accepted it too?"
Hu Ziwen patted him on the shoulder. "I'm old, and I like this kind of mission the most. As for you, you're so young. Why did you accept such a boring mission?"
Hu Ziwen's appearance was ordinary, but he was very conspicuous in the crowd. This was because his figure was thin and long, and he looked very fragile. However, his eyes shone brightly, and one could tell at a glance that he had a profound cultivation base.
He was an Innate Master. Like Jiang Kuai, he was also a Rank Six Protector. He looked like he was in his thirties, but he was already in his fifties. When martial arts practitioners stepped into the Innate Boundary, they would look much younger. An eighty-year-old would look like he was in his fifties, or even a hundred-year-old would look like he was in his sixties.
Jiang Kuai smiled. "I'm new here, so I'm taking this mission to familiarize myself with the environment."
"That's true." Hu Ziwen nodded. "That's a good idea. Don't be greedy or impatient. Take it one step at a time. There's still a long way to go. There's no need to rush."
Jiang Kuai smiled and nodded. "Yes, there's still time."
Hu Ziwen glanced around and smiled. "I see that Miss Xue Ling has been taking care of you. Could it be that you are related to her?"
"I have nothing to do with Miss Xue Ling." Jiang Kuai waved his hand.
Hu Ziwen squinted at him. "Who would believe that? Miss Xue Ling is a cold beauty. She pushes people thousands of miles away. Which Protector in the martial arts field dares to strike up a conversation with her? "
"Is it that scary?" Jiang Kuai could not help but laugh.
He did not notice that although Xue Ling's temperament was cold, her expression was cold as usual, and her eyes were indifferent, she was very gentle towards him and his wife. She was not as cold as she looked on the outside.
Hu Ziwen scoffed, "Anyone who tries to strike up a conversation with Miss Xue Ling is embarrassed."
"Miss Xue Ling is amazing, isn't she?"
"No matter how powerful she is, no one dares to be presumptuous."
"That's true. The manor's rules are strict. No infighting. "Jiang Kuai nodded slowly.
What he felt the most during this period of time was the peace of the House of High Dukes. Unlike what he had imagined, everyone was very harmonious. It was as if he stood aloof from worldly affairs, which really surprised him.
How could such an atmosphere create fighting spirit? Without competition, where would the motivation come from?
"The house rules do prohibit internal strife." Hu Ziwen shook his head and said with a smile, "But Xiao Jiang, you can't be that naive, right? Do you really think you can withstand internal strife? "
"Everyone dares to violate the Public House's rules?" Jiang Kuai was surprised.
As far as he knew. The manor's rules were strict, and the Third Miss was ruthless. Anyone who dared to violate the manor's rules would not be let off. It was said that ten guards had offended her, and their martial arts were all crippled and they were expelled from the manor.
"I wouldn't dare to violate the mansion's rules." Hu Ziwen smiled and said, "But it's not that there are no alternatives. You can issue a challenge and have a public duel. The manor's rules allow it."
Jiang Kuai nodded.
This meant that infighting was allowed, but there were limits. He felt that this was not a bad idea. Blindly forbidding fighting would instead cause conflicts to accumulate. Those who practiced martial arts were hot-blooded and hot-blooded. How could they not fight? Suppressing one's nature was not a long-term solution.
Hu Ziwen said, "Everyone can't do anything to Miss Xue Ling because she has a strong background."
"Oh?" Jiang Kuai smiled and said, "What background does Miss Xue Ling have?"
"Chu Li." Hu Ziwen laughed. "Don't tell me you haven't heard of Chu Li's name?"
"Chu Li is really that famous?" Jiang Kuai smiled.
"Xiao Jiang, don't play dumb with me!" Hu Ziwen pointed at him.
Two people came over and looked at Jiang Kuai. "Who doesn't know Chu Li?"
Hu Ziwen introduced two people to Jiang Kuai. They were Zhao Jing and Qu Aoyun. He then smiled and said, "Chu Li is now a rank three Scribe and the Chief of Glory's Will Courtyard. Do you know what Glory's Will Courtyard does?"
"Hmph, it's nothing. He was just favored by the Third Miss, and he was lucky enough to make a few contributions! "Qu Aoyun scoffed.
He was thin and tall, like a cheetah. His eyes were bright and exuded ambition.
"Xiao Qu, I can't stand people like you!" Hu Ziwen scoffed. "Lucky? Can you beat Zhuo Feiyang if you're lucky? "
Qu Aoyun pouted. He had nothing to say.
He was defeated by Zhuo Feiyang in one move. It was embarrassing to think about it. Hu Ziwen's words were like poking at his scar, but his cultivation level was not high enough. He could not fight Hu Ziwen, so he could only shut up.
Hu Ziwen pouted. "The Third Miss has always been fair. If Chu Li didn't make those contributions, he wouldn't have reached rank three! The Glory's Will Courtyard is responsible for investigating traitors. Who wouldn't have a headache after hearing about it? "
"We have a clear conscience. He won't try to frame us. The Third Miss will not allow him to do that!" Qu Aoyun scoffed.
Hu Ziwen scoffed. "There's no need to frame you. He's just deliberately torturing you. What can you do? So, Xiao Qu, you better keep your mouth shut. Don't cause trouble for yourself! "
"Hehe, I don't think Chu Li is that narrow-minded." Jiang Kuai said.
Hu Ziwen smiled. "That's true. He also climbed up from the bottom. He was mocked a lot back then. Except for Zhuo Feiyang, who always looked for trouble with him. Now that he's been sent to a corner, he doesn't look for trouble with anyone else."
Qu Aoyun scoffed. "Isn't that narrow-minded?"
"Other than Zhuo Feiyang, did he touch anyone else?" Hu Ziwen smiled. "If it was you, would you be so magnanimous?"
"The one with the surname Gu didn't have a good ending either."
"He asked for it. Even a good person wouldn't forgive him!"
"Sigh … The Chu Li now is beyond our reach." Hu Ziwen shook his head and sighed. "With him as her backer, who would dare to offend Miss Xue Ling? Do they have a death wish? "
"Miss Xue Ling is too cold. It's useless to talk to her!" Qu Aoyun shook his head.
Hu Ziwen smiled. "If we can form a relationship with Chu Li, then we'll be able to live a good life! So, Xiao Jiang, seize the opportunity! "
Jiang Kuai smiled and did not say much.
Qu Aoyun looked at him. "You know Chu Li?"
Hu Ziwen said, "Xiao Jiang and Chu Li have a good relationship."
"Really?" Qu Aoyun's eyes lit up.
Jiang Kuai smiled. "It's alright. We're friends."
"You can enter the Public House now. It's not an ordinary relationship." Hu Ziwen said, "Wasn't it Chu Li who brought you in?"
"That's true." Jiang Kuai said.
"That's right. Most people enter the Public House when they're young. It's too difficult to get in halfway." Hu Ziwen said, "Seize the opportunity. There are many benefits to following Chu Li!"
Jiang Kuai smiled. "I still want to try my luck."
"You want to do it yourself?" Hu Ziwen shook his head and laughed. "Xiao Jiang, you're too naive."
"There's nothing wrong with doing it yourself." Qu Aoyun said, "I won't rely on anyone. I'll rely on my own abilities to make a living."
"It's not a problem to make a living." Hu Ziwen said, "But don't you want everyone to respond to your call?"
"What's the point of that!" Qu Aoyun scoffed.
Jiang Kuai smiled and nodded.
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