ATPnovel Chapter 34 The Richest Man in Fuzhou
Chapter 34 The Richest Man in Fuzhou
"Found him. His name is Xiao Xuan. He is a recluse, but he seems to be carrying the legacy of the Tianshan Sect."
The richest man in Fuzhou has connections and influence.
In just a few hours, Uncle Lai had thoroughly figured out Xiao Xuan's background.
"Is there anything else?"
"Uh... about six months ago, there was a case in which the Ghost Blade Sect killed civilians, and he was the one who stepped in to help seek justice."
"So, you're saying his character is alright?"
Qian Dafa stroked his sparse beard, inwardly berating his unlucky son.
Every time he invites friends over, he has to keep himself busy for a while.
No one in the entire South is as wealthy as him, and someone like me who has come this far naturally has countless enemies and adversaries.
The world of martial arts is treacherous, and what Qian Dafa fears most is that his enemies will take advantage of his passionate son.
"I, Qian Dafu, only have this one son, so you must be very careful about who you befriend!"
"Sir, um... there's one more thing."
Seeing that the butler was hesitant, Qian Dafa realized that something was wrong and stood up immediately.
"explain."
"Sir, this young hero Xiao has been missing for some time."
"So what? It's normal for people in the martial arts world to be unpredictable."
"But the time of his disappearance coincides with the time of Wang Hong's disappearance, and he has returned from overseas. He also sold 20,000 coins worth of gold and jade at a pawnshop outside the city."
Upon hearing this, Qian Dafa gasped in shock. Rumors were circulating throughout Fuzhou that Wang Hong had gone out to sea in search of treasure.
Since he didn't bring any disciples from the Ghost Blade Sect, he must have been with other martial artists.
As such, Xiao Xuan's selection is indeed questionable.
"Go to that pawn shop tomorrow, bring the item back and study it, then have someone test that kid's abilities."
"Yes."
After the butler left, Qian Dafa sighed and looked at the portrait of the woman hanging behind him.
"You shielded me from a deadly attack, but left me with a huge problem. If you were still here, what would our son be like?"
...
The next day, when the sun was high in the sky, Xiao Xuan finally woke up.
That hangover soup really works. I drank so much alcohol yesterday, but I don't have a headache now.
Moreover, these cotton quilts are so comfortable to sleep in, much better than on the island or on the ship.
"Young master, are you awake?"
As if hearing Xiao Xuan get up, a maid's soft voice came from outside the door.
"Please come in."
Xiao Xuan responded, and then the door opened, and five or six maids rushed in.
One of them was carrying a set of neatly folded clothes, another was holding a basin of water, and a third was carrying a bronze mirror and a comb. They all seemed to be there to help Xiao Xuan with his washing up.
Seeing the scene before him, Xiao Xuan's last bit of sympathy for Qian Xiaoyou vanished.
Damn it, he lives this kind of life every day and still rebels. He really deserves a beating.
"Young master, these are the new clothes prepared for you by Steward Lai. Please change into them."
Xiao Xuan nodded, and the maids slowly walked over.
Wash face, comb hair, change clothes...
Knowing that Xiao Xuan was a martial artist, the steward did not prepare elaborate clothes for him, but instead prepared a set of sandalwood-blue close-fitting clothes that were comfortable and appropriate for a martial artist's identity.
In the time it takes to burn half an incense stick, Xiao Xuan transformed from a country bumpkin into a dashing wandering knight.
Xiao Xuan clicked his tongue in amazement; the fabric he was wearing was soft and breathable, something he had never seen before.
The finely crafted black leather belt around her waist alone is probably more expensive than all the clothes she has ever worn before.
Thank you.
"We servants cannot afford this."
Upon hearing Xiao Xuan's words, the maids all took a few steps back and lowered their heads.
However, Xiao Xuan wasn't writing about the new clothes they gave him; he was simply thanking them for their service.
However, the gap between social classes in feudal society was too great, and Xiao Xuan did not feel that he, as a modern person, could educate them.
Anyway, I've thanked them, so I have a clear conscience. As for whether they accept it or not, so be it.
Xiao Xuan packed his things and got up to leave the guest room.
At this moment, a man with a knife was standing at the door. Xiao used his ability to take a look and found that the man was a fifth-level martial artist and a guard of the Qian family.
Seeing that the other person's eyes were following him closely, clearly waiting for him, Xiao Xuan asked directly:
"Is Qian Xiaoyou awake?"
At this time, Xiao Xuan was unaware that Qian Dafa had thoroughly investigated his background. After all, he had no ill intentions towards the Qian family; he simply wanted to use Qian Xiaoyou's connections to seek medical treatment.
"Young Master is still drunk and hasn't sobered up."
The guard replied calmly, then said:
"But the master instructed that if the young master gets up early, please come to the horse farm in the backyard of the house for a chat."
"A horse farm?"
Xiao Xuan was stunned. His home, backyard, horse farm...
These three words together sound so unfamiliar. What do you mean, "someone has a horse farm in their backyard"?
Although he was shocked, Xiao Xuan managed to remain calm, since he didn't know why this wealthy man wanted to see him in person.
"Then I'll trouble you to lead the way."
Xiao Xuan followed the guards and walked around the mansion for a long time before finally seeing a grassy area, about the size of a stadium.
From afar, Xiao Xuan saw a lean man dressed in ordinary clothes personally feeding the horses.
Although he was dressed plainly, his mannerisms were nothing like those of a stable boy, and with a number of people surrounding him and the butler beside him, this man must have made a fortune.
As the two approached Qian Dafa, they were met by a middle-aged man in a black leather jacket. He had a somber face, a scruffy beard that made him look rather颓废 (颓废 is a difficult word to translate directly, but it implies a sense of listlessness, decadence, or dejection), and a knife was also hanging at his waist.
However, the sense of oppression he exuded was quite different from that of the guards beside him.
【Han Chi (Eight Realms)】
Known in the martial arts world as "The Mountain Guardian," he is Qian Dafa's bodyguard.
[The former military commander of the Huangji Gate was demoted for dereliction of duty while guarding officials.]
He is an eighth-realm martial artist and also the warlord of the Huangji Sect.
After Zhou Renjie's transformation, the martial arts world in Ningguo is now quite different from the one Xiao Xuan read about in the novel.
In Ningguo, the imperial court was the most powerful force. Although there were no eunuch-led Eastern and Western Depots, there were other departments.
McDonald's, merely as a department of the imperial court to balance the martial arts world, was enough to rival the six strongest sects in the martial arts world.
However, in terms of martial prowess, Huangji Sect is the strongest department in the imperial court, with tens of thousands of members who are all martial artists at or above the fifth realm.
However, the members of Huangji Sect are all soldiers, and their usual task is to protect the imperial relatives and important officials of the court, so they are not considered a Jianghu sect.
Furthermore, there is the "Tai Xuan Palace," an organization within the imperial palace, said to be composed entirely of palace maids. It is far more mysterious than the Huangji Gate, and almost no one knows about it.
Unexpectedly, Qian Dafa was able to recruit such people under his command.
Xiao Xuan no longer dared to believe Qian Xiaoyou's words. He could vividly recall how Qian Dafa usually toyed with Qian Xiaoyou.
"Young hero, please leave your sword behind."
Upon hearing Han Chi speak, Xiao Xuan slowly unsheathed the Cold Steel Sword and handed it over.
"And the box in your waist bag, could I see what's inside?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Xuan's heart trembled.
He always carried the jade box containing the magnetic ruler close to his body, keeping it in a cloth bag and never taking it out. Moreover, it was inconspicuous, and even the maid who changed his clothes did not know about it.
The other party was able to see through it at a glance; could it be the ability to see through things?
Wouldn't it be even more dangerous to have the box containing the Five Poisons on one's chest?
"Young hero, are you in some kind of trouble?"