The hall became quiet.
"Everyone, tell me, is there anyone who wants to go after them?" Fu Mengshan glanced at everyone and took a sip from his teacup.
Everyone looked at each other.
Then, it became lively. Everyone was talking at the same time, fighting to go.
Ma Kun glanced at everyone and smirked. He scoffed, "Second Brother Hu, Qi Feng, you guys should rest!"
"Elder Ma, why can't we?" A middle-aged man with thick eyebrows and big eyes shouted, "Let's go together, I don't believe we can't handle three people!"
"People like you, even a hundred of you won't be enough!" Ma Kun sneered.
"Elder Ma, what are you thinking? If you can't do it, then others can't?" Second Brother Hu laughed at the top of his lungs. "We must get this first merit!"
"Hmph, don't lose your head before getting the first merit!" Ma Kun curled his lips in disdain.
"Alright, alright." Xu Huande waved his hand and said in a deep voice, "All of you come one by one. Be more aware. Those with weaker martial arts shouldn't come and join in the fun. Otherwise, you'll be giving others the merit!"
"Commander Xu, how many of us are going?" A thin middle-aged man stood up and closed fist saluted. "If it's eight to ten, then we have to pick the strongest martial arts. If it's more than twenty, we can all contribute."
"More than twenty." Someone shouted, "That's more reliable!"
"More than twenty." Xu Huande said coldly, "Why don't you send the whole house?!"
Most of the people in the hall were centurions. They had dozens or even hundreds of people under them. However, there were not many Grandmasters. Other than themselves, each of them only had one or two.
The Grandmasters went to the Imperial Residence, the residence of the ministers, and even the Imperial House. However, the Secret Guardians Hall rarely came because they knew that once they entered, they would never be able to leave. It went against the nature of the people in the martial arts world.
This time, they would definitely send Grandmasters. Many of them were prepared to go personally. This was a great merit. Once they snatched it, they could get a lot of good stuff. It was a big fat piece of meat that everyone wanted to take a bite out of.
"Then ten." Xu Huande turned to look at Fu Mengshan. "Commander, what do you think?"
"Hmm, ten is fine too." Fu Mengshan said faintly, "Everyone knows who's strong and who's weak. Those who can't compare to Old Ma, don't come out and embarrass yourselves!"
Only then did everyone shut their mouths, and the hall quieted down.
Ma Kun had a bad temper and a foul mouth, but his martial arts were indeed powerful. There were not many who were stronger than him.
Fu Mengshan swept his gaze across the crowd and said, "Everyone, stop fighting. I'll pick someone with Commander Xu. Whoever I pick will go! Boyuan, can you move? "
A little fatty who had been silent all this while shook his head and said weakly, "Commander, we will only be a burden if we go. Our injuries are too heavy."
"Then what should we do?" Everyone was anxious.
Sitting next to the little fatty was a big fatty in his twenties with a sallow complexion. "Commander, I heard that Head Chief Chu is also proficient in tracking techniques."
"Yes, Young Chu's tracking technique is also top-notch." Fu Mengshan nodded.
"Then let Head Chief Chu lead the way." The big fatty said, "His martial arts are also very powerful, I heard that his lightness skill is unparalleled."
"Zhongyuan, your thoughts aren't that pure!" Fu Mengshan said with a faint smile.
"People of the same trade envy each other. Boyuan, your Ning family's tracking technique is indeed top-notch, but there's always someone better than you. Don't think that you're really invincible! "Xu Huande scoffed.
"Yes, Commander, you're right." The big fatty Ning Zhongyuan immediately closed fist saluted with a serious expression.
Fu Mengshan said, "Young Chu's martial arts is strong and he's proficient in tracking techniques. He's indeed a suitable candidate. Elder Xu, call him over."
"He's not in the Imperial Residence." Xu Huande shook his head and said, "I can't find him."
"Sigh … this Young Chu, what's he busy with now?" Fu Mengshan said helplessly.
"He's the Head Chief of the Imperial Residence, he has quite a lot of work to do." Xu Huande said, "He might not agree to go."
Ma Kun laughed coldly. "Commander Xu, what gives him the right! Why won't he agree! "
Xu Huande scoffed coldly. "Elder Ma, he's a special identity bestowed by the Emperor. The Secret Guardian of the Imperial House is just another identity, he doesn't have to do anything. If you're so capable, ask the Emperor to give you one too!"
Ma Kun said angrily, "We're fighting with our lives, but he's just hiding in a corner and enjoying the peace!"
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Chu Li slowly opened his eyes. The sun was setting in the west. A crisp sound suddenly rang from above and two fruits fell from the sky.
It was thrown from the sky by a Spirit Crane.
Chu Li caught it firmly. It was two Green Apricots.
Siao Shi looked at it curiously. "What's this?"
Chu Li passed one to her. "Try it."
"Is it edible?" Siao Shi took it and looked at it carefully.
Chu Li smiled. "Since it's from the Spirit Crane, it must be edible. It should be something good."
"… Alright, I'll try it." Siao Shi took a bite first.
It was fine if she died, he could save her. If he died, she could not do anything about it.
Chu Li smiled as he looked at her beautiful face and seductive red lips.
Siao Shi finished it in two or three bites. She took out a silk handkerchief from her sleeve and wiped the corner of her mouth.
"How is it?" Chu Li smiled.
"My stomach feels warm." Siao Shi smiled. "It feels good!"
Chu Li ate it in a few bites. It was crisp in his mouth but it did not have a strong taste. There was only a hint of sweetness. It was tasteless.
A moment later, a warm current gushed out from his stomach and circulated throughout his body. The feeling of weakness and hunger was dispelled in an instant. He felt full, as if his body was filled with boundless strength. He wanted nothing more than to raise his head to the sky and let out a long roar to vent his excitement.
"Good stuff!" Chu Li exclaimed.
He turned to look at the Spirit Crane on top of the tree and closed fist saluted to thank it.
"I don't feel like eating dinner after eating this." Siao Shi said.
Dusk slowly rose. Chu Li said, "Let's go back too."
"Alright." Siao Shi nodded.
The two disappeared in a flash and appeared at the Island of Symphony of the High Duke's Public House.
Xue Ling was waiting for the two in the pagoda.
Seeing their sudden appearance, Xue Ling took down the boiling water and brewed tea. The fragrance permeated the air.
"Drink some tea before you leave." Siao Shi pointed at the teacup. "It's not a big deal."
Chu Li sat down.
Xue Ling said, "Master, are we starting to build the New Moon Brothel?"
Chu Li frowned and pondered.
Xue Ling said, "If we're starting, we should find a place."
Chu Li shook his head.
His original plan was to build another New Moon Brothel in the Fairy's Capital to collect information.
Now that the situation had changed, he had entered the Secret Guardians Hall. As long as he could stand firm and become a centurion, he would not have to worry about collecting information. The New Moon Brothel would become a burden and bind his hands and feet. It would be better to stay in Chong Ming Town.
If the women from the New Moon Brothel were to meet with danger, he would blame himself.
Xue Ling said, "Do we have to wait for a while?"
Chu Li put down the teacup and pondered. "At the moment, we don't need them. We can look for them slowly. There's no rush."
"Yes." Xue Ling nodded.
Chu Li smiled. "Everyone doesn't want to go to the Fairy's Capital, right?"
Xue Ling nodded.
The women in the New Moon Brothel lacked a sense of security. In Chong Ming Town, there was the High Duke's Public House to protect them. No one dared to mess around. However, once they went to the Fairy's Capital, there were too many powerful people. The High Duke's Public House could not protect them. Their fates were out of their control.
Chu Li put down the teacup and smiled. "Then let's forget about this. My Lady, I need to go back. I need to go to the Secret Guardians Hall."
"Go." Siao Shi waved her hand. "I'll go back in two days."
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