Chu Li appeared in Siao Shi's house in a flash.
Xiao Shi was lying on her side on the couch, revealing her graceful curves. She was holding a book in her hand as she stared blankly.
When Chu Li appeared, she glared at him. "Have you met big brother?"
Chu Li nodded.
"What should we do with him, Big Brother?"
"Take care of them."
"How?"
"The Innate Masters have been eliminated and the higher-ups of the River Alliance have been captured," Chu Li said faintly, "This time, let's teach these Town Guards a lesson and let them know who's the master!"
Xiao Shi glared at him. "It was your idea, wasn't it?"
Chu Li smiled. "Master Xiao Tieying has his own thoughts."
"Big Brother wouldn't be so impulsive." Siao Shi shook her head in disbelief.
Chu Li said, "Master Xiao Tieying is in a fit of anger. The River Alliance has bumped into the tip of the knife. It's their bad luck."
"Is it alright if the River Alliance is annihilated?" Xiao Shi frowned and said, "Is the Jiang Chuan Alliance the only power?"
"The River Alliance has only changed the higher-ups. The people below won't be dismissed," Chu Li said, "Master Xiao Tieying is a smart man. He should know what to do."
He did not believe that Siao Tieying would not grasp such a good opportunity to control the River Alliance.
Xiao Shi rubbed the space between her eyebrows. "You're always thinking about how to deal with people anyway!"
Chu Li could not help but laugh.
Xiao Shi asked, "Have you found out about Xu An's background?"
"I can't find anything." Chu Li shook his head and said, "There are too few clues. It will surface in the future. There are not many people who can perform the Vitality Sealing Finger."
"Could it be King An?"
"It's possible."
"Sigh … Poor child," Siao Shi shook her head and sighed, "If he's really in danger and I crush the Sarira, you can't just stand by and watch!"
"Don't worry, I like him too." Chu Li smiled.
— —
Early in the morning, Xu An woke up and finished practicing his fist art. After playing with the other novice monks for a while, he returned to his room, opened the cupboard, and carefully took out the bundle.
She placed the bundle on the bed and slowly untied it. Three sets of inner robes and three sets of yellow monk robes were revealed.
Today was his first day in the temple. It could be considered his birthday, so he planned to wear the monk's robe that he usually couldn't bear to wear.
He took out the undergarments and the monk robe, which were the smallest sets. A smile appeared on his face as he caressed it carefully.
He took off his inner clothes and was about to put on a new set of inner clothes. Just as he lifted his inner clothes, a letter fell from his clothes onto the ground.
Naked, he picked up the envelope. He pulled out the letter inside.
There was only a line of delicate words on the letter, "Little monk, keep the sarira with you at all times. If you are in danger, just crush it and someone will come to your rescue. Remember this."
Xu An poured out a relic from the envelope.
He touched the Sarira and knew that it was a gift from Uncle Kong Hai to Siao Shi.
A smile appeared on his face as he carefully stroked the sarira. He found a thin thread and tied it around his neck before putting on his inner clothes. He put on his new robe.
Siao Shi's beautiful face appeared before his eyes. A warm feeling spread to the bottom of his heart, like warm water wrapping around him.
— —
Qin knocks on the door.
When the two of them arrived outside, a table of sumptuous dishes had already been laid out. They looked, smelled, and tasted great.
The ship continued to sail on the river. They drank wine leisurely.
After lunch, Chu Li and Han Fei chatted while drinking. They did not see anyone from the River Alliance even when it was noon.
Chu Li smiled without saying a word. He did not know how long it would take for the High Duke's order to act.
After noon the ship stopped for a while at a large wharf to replenish herself.
When the ship moved again. Luo Chuan came to Han Fei's side and whispered a few words.
Han Fei was surprised and looked at Chu Li.
Chu Li smiled. He knew that the High Duke's Public House had already made a move.
Luo Chuan retreated.
Qin and Qi were preparing to play the zither and flute.
Han Fei smiled, "Brother Chu, I didn't expect the High Duke's Public House to make a move!"
Chu Li said, "The High Duke's Public House is derelict in their duty."
Han Fei shook his head and smiled, "I didn't expect the High Duke's Public House to dare to make a move. You should know that there are fifteen castellans! "
He was quite familiar with the officialdom. Although the High Duke's Public House had a superior position and could suppress the castellans, the castellans also had the duty to restrict the High Duke's Public House. The River Alliance was a third-rate faction and was not under the jurisdiction of the High Duke's Public House.
These castellans were very clear about the rules of the High Duke's Public House. They were all avoiding the High Duke's Public House's hands and did not allow the alliance to have Innate Masters.
It was a pity that the castellans had good ideas but the implementation depended on the people below.
The people below knew the importance of Innate Masters. Without Innate Masters, no one would listen to them. They could only secretly raise Innate Masters.
Han Fei previously thought that the High Duke's Public House turned a blind eye to the fifteen castellans. It was not that they did not know but they were too lazy to care. They had a tacit understanding with each other. Now it seemed that he was wrong.
Chu Li smiled, "It's only fifteen castellans."
"Haha, this is the spirit of the High Duke's Public House!" Han Fei laughed, "Come, let me toast to the High Duke's Public House. You should have taken care of these people long ago!"
Chu Li smiled and drank his wine.
Han Fei put down his wine cup and thought, "However, the High Duke's Public House's action this time is also a warning to the Jiang Chuan Alliance, right?"
Chu Li smiled, "The Jiang Chuan Alliance has a good reputation. The High Duke's Public House will not use force for personal interests."
"Then I'm relieved. We can still be friends," Han Fei smiled.
Chu Li said, "Brother Han is wise. Of course we can be friends."
"Brother Chu, do you think we can cooperate?" Han Fei smiled, "I know that the High Duke's Public House is powerful and doesn't care about small factions like us. However, being small has its advantages too. We are more informed."
Chu Li raised his eyebrows.
Han Fei was indeed smart. He understood where his advantage lay.
If he could form a relationship with the High Duke's Public House, then he would no longer be afraid of the threat of force. As long as he abided by the rules, the Jiang Chuan Alliance would be as stable as Mount Tai.
Chu Li smiled, "Cooperating with the High Duke's Public House is disadvantageous to the Jiang Chuan Alliance."
"It's the lesser of two evils. There's no other way," Han Fei smiled.
Cooperating with the High Duke's Public House was equivalent to cutting himself off from the martial arts world. All factions would resist.
However, compared to going against the High Duke's Public House, he wanted to cooperate more.
Within half a day, the huge River Alliance was defeated in one fell swoop. All the Innate Masters were either dead or surrendered. The Clan Leaders and above were captured and escorted to the High Duke's Public House.
The River Alliance was so powerful that it dominated half of the Li River. Just the mention of it made people pale. However, in front of the High Duke's Public House, it was like the difference between a baby and an adult.
He saw the power of the High Duke's Public House and had the intention to cooperate.
If the High Duke's Public House were to say something and take care of the Jiang Chuan Alliance, the Jiang Chuan Alliance would not be able to resist at all. No matter how strong his martial arts was, he was only one person. It was impossible for him to resist the High Duke's Public House.
Chu Li smiled, "Alright, since Brother Han mentioned it, let's cooperate. Brother Han can cooperate with the Glory's Will Courtyard secretly and hide it from outsiders."
"That's great!" Han Fei smiled, "Come, let's have a drink for cooperation!"
The two drank it in one gulp.
Chu Li put down the white jade cup, "Since we're not outsiders, Brother Han, I'm very curious. Where did your abilities come from?"
"Brother Chu can tell?" Han Fei smiled.
Chu Li nodded, "Brother Han, you've hidden your abilities well. Your forbearance is extraordinary. No one in the martial arts world knows that the Young Alliance Leader of the Jiang Chuan Alliance is a Grandmaster, right?"
"Haha, I really managed to hide it," Han Fei smiled proudly, "With Young Qin and the other three, I don't have to do anything. As for my abilities, it's natural and not my own."
Chu Li looked at her curiously.
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