White-Robed Chief
chapter-996

Chapter 996: Desire

When they went over to the other residence, it was also found to be completely wrecked. The residences were no longer habitable.

Feeling helpless, Chu Li and Xiao Qi looked for an inn and were forced to spend a night there.

The next morning, the two of them returned to their residences. As soon as they entered, they saw three middle-aged men sitting on the steps of the main hall, and were waiting impatiently. They held flowers in their hands, and a pile of flower petals could be seen in front of each of them.

The man in the middle had thick eyebrows and big eyes. His gaze was cold, sharp, and terrifying. Judging by the killing aura that surrounded him, it was clear that he was a man of war, and had killed quite a number of people.

On the other hand, the other two middle-aged men had ordinary looks that were easily forgettable. Nevertheless, their bodies were burly and were both grandmasters too.

Upon seeing them, they stood up and looked at Xiao Qi.

Xiao Qi wore a white gown, and her face was still covered with a white veil. Even so, she still had an elegant bearing. As she looked at them calmly with her clear eyes, she seemed like an otherworldly fairy, hence the men were completely drawn to her.

“Who are you?” Chu Li asked plainly.

“Are you Chu Li?” The middle-aged man who was sitting down stated, “I’m Jin Wu!”

Chu Li nodded slightly. “I’m Chu Li. Is there something you want to see me about?”

“Chu Li, the head chief of King An’s Imperial Residence?” Jin Wu asked.

Chu Li nodded again.

Subsequently, Jin Wu asked coldly, “The centurion of Secret Guardians Hall?”

Chu Li pointed at his surroundings. “Did you do this?”

Jin Wu answered, “Yes!”

Chu LI turned to look at Xiao Qi.

With that, Xiao Qi pulled her sword out of her scabbard. Instantly, the sword flashed in the air, which happened so quickly that her sword could not even be seen.

Right away, Jin Wu launched his fist, but halfway through, Xiao Qi’s sword had pierced through his dantian. Consequently, his inner energy gushed out from his dantian like a river, and the force from his fist vanished then and there.

The three men pressed their abdomen as they looked at Xiao Qi with deadly stares.

Xiao Qi had been storing her energy for this moment, where she vented her frustrations from the previous night in one shot.

Followed by that, she returned her sword into her scabbard. Since a white veil covered her face, her looks were hidden, but her gaze was still chilly. It was as if a white jade statue stood beside Chu Li instead.

Chu Li nodded. “Now, you can speak properly. Tell me, why did you destroy our residences?”

With a bitter resentment, Jin Wu glared at Chu Li. His lips had already cracked from biting too hard, then he finally uttered, “Okay, okay!”

Chu Li simply said, “Looks like you’re very unwilling, don’t tell me then. Get lost or I’ll break your limbs.”

“You…” Jin Wu scowled at him. “This is Adjacent Town, not Fairy’s Capital!”

“So what if it’s Adjacent Town? You don’t get to go berserk!” Chu Li sneered. “If you’re so bold, ask Huang Feiyun to come!”

The underground owner of Adjacent Town was Huang Feiyun, and Jin Wu was one of the four mighty warriors.

“Okay, okay!” Jin Wu gritted his teeth. “I’d like to see your end!”

Chu Li waved his hand. “Get lost!”

Jin Wu and the other two middle-aged men limped on their way out.

Chu Li harrumphed, then turned with a smile on his face. “My Lady, nice job!”

Xiao Qi was concerned. “I might not be able to defeat Huang Feiyun!”

Chu Li chuckled. “Lady, if you can’t defeat Huang Feiyun, it means that you practiced the Regal Sword Scripture for nothing!”

Xiao Qi shook his head. “You must not underestimate any heroes in the world. Since he’s able to rule over Adjacent Town, he must have his own knack!”

“Let’s go take a look then!” Chu Li suggested.

Xiao Qi agreed.

She hung on Chu Li’s shoulders and fluttered away with him.

The two of them were not moving very fast, such that they were far behind Jin Wu and the other men.

Without their martial arts, the men lost their sharp senses. On top of feeling dispirited, they did not notice Chu Li and Xiao Qi.

Chu Li and Xiao Qi conversed while they kept an eye on them.

“How far are you planning to go?” Xiao Qi asked.

“I want to replace him!” Chu Li answered.

“That’s going to be tough.” Xiao Qi explained softly, “Your identity already puts you in a disadvantageous spot. You’re detested in Secret Guardians Hall, anyone can kill you now. Your identity in the High Duke’s Public House? The people might not acknowledge you.”

“If they don’t, I’ll fight them until they do!” Chu Li scoffed. “Or else I won’t be able to live peacefully, and I won’t be able to cultivate without worries.”

“That’s true.” Xiao Qi understood his point of view.

While he longed for peace, the troubles never ceased. Now that he was new here, if he could not stand on his feet, endless troubles would come looking for him. Chu Li’s identity was too eye-catching to those who sought revenge from him, hence he must subdue the people if he were to live undisturbed.

Later, Jin Wu and the other two men staggered their way into a restaurant. Once they arrived at the third floor, they approached a young man.

The young man wore a sapphire gown and was sitting where Chu Li and Xiao Qi dined yesterday. He held a bottle of wine and took sips from it as he pondered seriously.

While the third level was spacious, he was the only one there. It was extremely empty as compared to the first and second floors that had lively atmospheres.

“Boss Huang!” Jin Wu and the two middle-aged men greeted him with fist salutes, and uttered, “You must back us up!”

Huang Feiyun turned to look at the three men, then asked, “What’s wrong?”

“Our martial arts have been crippled by Chu Li!” Jin Wu gritted his head. “You must back us up, Boss Huang!”

“By the Third Lady?” Huang Feiyun asked.

Since Chu Li already had his martial arts crippled, Xiao Qi was the only one who could attack them.

“Yes.” Jin Wu harrumphed. “Lady Xiao’s martial arts is more powerful than what was told, she finished us in just one move!”

“Mm, that’s the Lady Xiao that I know.” Huang Feiyun nodded, then smiled. “I’ve admired a beautiful and capable lady like her for a very long time. Finally, she’s here at Adjacent Town, it’s a rare opportunity!”

“Boss Huang!” Jin Wu was dissatisfied.

Afterward, he realized where he stood now, he was no longer the tough general that he was since his martial arts was crippled. He was a useless man now!

“Jin Wu, what do you think if she becomes my wife?” Huang Feiyun grinned. “After thirty years of fighting in wars, I finally arrived at Adjacent Town but was never interested in the ladies here. Now, I finally met such a wonderful person!”

“Boss Huang, although you used to be a chiliarch, Lady Xiao must have very high standards. I’m afraid that she won’t be interested in you!” Jin Wu quickly commented.

“It’s fine if she’s uninterested.” Huang Feiyun shook his head. “We’ll just get married first, what’s done can’t be undone then!”

“But she’s the third lady of the High Duke’s Public House!” Jin Wu added, “If you offend the High Duke’s Public House, you’ll die terribly!”

“If we become a family, why will they go against me?” Huang Feiyun giggled. “As long as I get connected to the High Duke’s Public House, leaving this damned place will be a piece of cake.”

“If it’s going to be so easy, Chu Li won’t come here!” Jin Wu reminded him.

Huang Fei Yun shook his head. “It’s different for Chu Li. He offended the emperor, nobody can save him, not even the High Duke’s Public House! If I kill him, Lady Xiao will be mine, haha!”

While he laughed out loud, he clenched his fists. “So Chu Li must die!”

“He’s well-known even to the emperor though, who knows if the emperor will summon him again?” Jin Wu hesitated.

Evidently, he was so mad that he only wished for Chu Li and Xiao Qi to die. He would not be able to vent all his anger if only Chu Li was killed, thus Xiao Qi must die too!

“You…” Huang Feiyun pointed at him. “You’re so narrow-minded. Don’t worry, I’ll find spirit pills for you to regain your martial arts!”

“Really?” Jin Wu was elated.

Huang Feiyun said, “Although it’s not easy, it’s not impossible. If I can become the son-in-law of the High Duke’s Public House, it’ll be easier!”

“Then let’s kill Chu Li as soon as possible.” Jin Wu urged.

Huang Feiyun nodded. “We must do it discreetly, we’ll do it tonight!”