Zhou Zifeng sat in the main hall of the High Duke's Public House with a gloomy expression on his face.
Lu Yuancheng sat below him with a frown. "Eldest Master, the people in the city are in a state of panic and rumors are spreading everywhere. I'm afraid that we can't suppress them any longer. Someone is taking the opportunity to stir up trouble."
"Damn it!" Zhou Zifeng slammed the armrest of his armchair and scoffed. "Can we find them?"
Lu Yuancheng shook his head. "It'll be difficult."
Zhou Zifeng said, "Fortunately, that fellow didn't return. He's being held back by Master Chu, but I'm afraid that there will be a second one. When that happens, there won't be many people left in the Ji River Valley!"
"Exactly." Lu Yuancheng nodded. "The High Duke should have received the news. Once he returns, everyone will be reassured. Now, we can only hope for the High Duke to return as soon as possible!"
"It'll probably take another three days!" Zhou Zifeng said. "At least three days."
Lu Yuancheng said, "Three days … How about this, let the Protectors of the High Duke's Public House go out and patrol the streets in groups of a few to calm the people!"
Zhou Zifeng nodded slowly. "That's the only way."
Lu Yuancheng sighed. "If that's the case, the High Duke's Public House will be in danger."
Zhou Zifeng waved his hand. "I'll go to the restaurant outside the city and stay there."
"That's good!" Lu Yuancheng nodded.
Eldest Master sitting in the restaurant in the city played an important role in calming the people's hearts. When the people saw that Eldest Master was there, they would not be affected by the rumors and their hearts would not waver. As long as they could hold on for three days, the High Duke would return and they would calm down immediately.
Hurried footsteps could be heard from outside. An old man strode in with an anxious look on his face. "Eldest Master, Second Master has fainted!"
Zhou Zifeng stood up and walked out. "Wasn't he awake this morning?"
"He's deteriorating very quickly!" The old man followed behind him and said anxiously, "Eldest Master, if this goes on, the consequences will be unimaginable!"
Zhou Zifeng arrived at a courtyard with a gloomy face. A beautiful young woman was sitting in a gazebo and weeping. When she saw Zhou Zifeng, she turned away and pretended not to see him.
Zhou Zifeng could not be bothered with his second sister-in-law who was complaining about him. He strode into the bedroom and saw the young man lying on the bed.
The young man had an oval face. His tanned face was handsome, and he was far more handsome than his big brother. At this moment, he was frowning and unconscious. Two old men stood beside the bed with solemn expressions.
The two elders greeted Zhou Zifeng with a fist salute when they saw him.
Zhou Zifeng waved his hand. "Still can't suppress it?"
"There's nothing we can do." The two of them shook their heads.
The thin elder said in a deep voice, "The Shura Palm's power is too vicious. Elixirs are useless against it. Only purer inner energy can suppress it. However, the Asura who injured Second Young Master has an extremely high cultivation base."
"Is there no other way?" Zhou Zifeng scoffed.
The skinny old man sighed. "I said that I would cut off the second young master's arm, but it's too late now. The Shura Palm Force has already spread throughout his body, I'm afraid …"
He shook his head as he spoke.
Another old man said in a deep voice, "I'm afraid he won't last past tonight."
"Nonsense!" Zhou Zifeng scoffed. "Second Younger Brother has a long life, it's impossible for him to die!"
"Eldest Young Master, if the High Duke returns, there's still a chance of survival." The Thin Elder said in a low voice, "If the High Duke doesn't arrive by tomorrow morning, I'm afraid that the Second Young Master won't be able to hold on any longer. There's nothing we can do!"
"Shura Palm!" Zhou Zifeng slammed the edge of the bed.
Lu Yuancheng also walked in.
Zhou Zifeng turned to look at him eagerly.
Lu Yuancheng shook his head in resignation.
There was nothing he could do in this situation.
Zhou Zifeng looked quietly at Zhou Zimo, who was in agony, and sighed. "Second Brother's life is really tough!"
"Second Young Master is blessed by the heavens. He'll be fine," Lu Yuancheng said with a sigh.
Everyone nodded.
Now that things had come to this, they could only think of it this way. As for whether or not the Heavens would help them, everyone knew in their hearts that unless the House of High Duke returned to the Public House now, Second Young Master would definitely die. The Shura Palm was just that overbearing and terrifying.
"All of you may leave. I'll keep Second Brother company." Zhou Zifeng waved his hand.
Everyone quietly left the bedroom and went to the courtyard.
When they saw the graceful woman weeping in the gazebo, their hearts became even heavier.
The sound of footsteps could be heard as a middle-aged man walked in quietly and looked at the crowd.
"Elder Huang, what's the matter?" Lu Yuancheng asked.
Elder Huang quickly said, "There's a Young Master Chu Li outside."
"Chu Li?" Everyone was stunned.
Lu Yuancheng hurriedly said, "Chu Li?"
"Yes." Elder Huang quickly nodded. "He's very young but has a very imposing manner. I dare not neglect him, so I can only report to Eldest Young Master."
"Invite him in," Lu Yuancheng said. "I'll speak to Eldest Young Master."
"Yes." Elder Huang turned and left.
When Lu Yuancheng returned to the bedroom, Zhou Zifeng stared at Zhou Zimo and scoffed. "I'm not in the mood to meet anyone now."
"Eldest Young Master, Second Young Master can be saved!" Lu Yuancheng hurriedly said.
Zhou Zifeng was stunned and turned to look at him.
Lu Yuancheng said, "This Chu Li is a master, he might be able to save Second Young Master! … Moreover, as we've discussed earlier, it might be Chu Li who lured the Asura away! "
Zhou Zifeng frowned. "Can he really be Chu Lingfeng?"
Lu Yuancheng said, "Let's try everything we can!"
"… Very well." Zhou Zifeng slowly nodded. "I'm afraid he's here on behalf of the Secret Guardians Hall to investigate us!"
"We'll talk after we save Second Young Master," Lu Yuancheng said. "The High Duke's Public House is open and aboveboard, we're not afraid of his investigation!"
Zhou Zifeng got up and walked out. When he arrived at the main hall, he saw Chu Li in a white robe sitting there drinking tea.
Zhou Zifeng gave a fist salute and smiled. "Chief Chu, I apologize for not coming out to greet you."
Chu Li got up and did a fist salute. "Eldest Young Master, you're welcome. I'm sorry to have disturbed you."
"Sigh … Chief Chu, you've come at a bad time." Zhou Zifeng smiled bitterly. "My father isn't here, my second brother is seriously injured, and everyone in the city is in a state of panic. Fortunately, Chief Chu, you lured the Asura away yesterday!"
"Me?" Chu Li pretended to be surprised. "I haven't even arrived at Ji River Valley yesterday."
"Wasn't it you, Chief Chu?" Zhou Zifeng stared at him.
Chu Li smiled. "I wouldn't dare to simply admit such a good thing."
"Looks like we've got the wrong person." Zhou Zifeng nodded. "May I know why you're here, Chief Chu?"
"I'd like to meet the High Duke." Chu Li smiled. "When will the High Duke return?"
Zhou Zifeng shook his head. "Chief Chu, why don't you wait in the city for a few days? It won't be long before my father returns."
"Alright." Chu Li nodded and gave a fist salute. "I'll take my leave then."
With that, he walked out.
He still had to maintain his identity as Chu Lingfeng as it would be useful in the future. This was an identity that the Secret Guardians Hall had meticulously prepared, so there were no flaws.
"Wait," Zhou Zifeng hurriedly said.
Chu Li stopped and looked at him.
Zhou Zifeng pondered for a moment, not knowing what to say.
Lu Yuancheng gave a fist salute. "I'm Lu Yuancheng. Greetings, Chief Chu."
Chu Li returned a fist salute.
Lu Yuancheng said, "My Second Young Master suffered a Shura Palm and is now seriously injured. I know that Chief Chu has a high cultivation level, I wonder if you can …"
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