Soon the two came to a small dilapidated bungalow deep in the alley.
Chen Qingshang took a step forward and pushed open the courtyard door. A skinny old man was leaning on a wicker chair and staring at them with sunken eyes.
Bai Duo frowned slightly, then turned his gaze to the forearms that had lost their palms.
In this state, almost half of Senior Tang's body has been buried in the ground. Even if he exchanges secret books for money to survive, he probably won't be able to live for a few more years.
"Mr. Chen, I'm really flattered that you'd like to go there in person, Mr. Chen." Tang Si Ma wanted to stand up and salute with his fists, but he found that he had no fists at all.
He couldn't help but smile bitterly.
"Senior Tang, you are trying to offend me. Who doesn't know that you are a leader in the world of the previous generation? It is my turn, Chen Qingzhi, to salute you."
As he spoke, Chen Qingzhi cupped his hands towards the old man who had come to an end as a hero.
Bai Duo also followed suit.
"Hahaha, Mr. Chen is high-spirited but not arrogant. No wonder he is leading the way among the young people of this generation.
The person who can call you a brother is naturally extraordinary. This secret book of mine can be regarded as a sword matching a hero. "
Originally, Tang Si Ma had no choice but to sell the secret book, but now he became willing to talk to the two of them.
"Little brother, my secret weapon technique is called Po Yue Xian Kong, which I created when I was a boy watching meteors streak across the moon.
It is powerful enough to dominate any third-rate hidden weapon secret book.
Now I will hand it over to you, hoping to recreate its great fame in your hands. "
Tang Si Ma took out a crumpled yellow book from his arms, his eyes full of pride, and handed it to Bai Duo with a little reluctance.
It also comes with hidden weapon manufacturing drawings and six strange-shaped steel needles.
"The best of the third-rate hidden weapon techniques." Bai Duo stretched out his rough palm to touch the cover of the secret book. This turned out to be Tang Si Ma's own original martial arts.
Talent is already quite terrifying among ordinary people.
Even Bai Duo now doesn't have the ability to create a martial arts by himself.
This Senior Tang is really a character.
It's a pity that Mu Xiu was destroyed by Lin Feng. It was precisely because of his superior talent that he was arrogant and ended up being beaten into a cripple.
"Then I'd like to thank you, senior, for your support!"
"Senior Tang, the money I promised you will be given to you later. At the same time, I will also find someone to take care of your food, clothing, housing and transportation."
Hearing this, Tang Si Ma's eyes filled with tears, and he almost burst into tears on the spot.
"I really want to thank Mr. Chen. I will never forget your kindness! It will be unforgettable!!"
Bai Duo and Chen Qingzhi left, and they could faintly hear Tang Si Ma wailing in the courtyard, as if venting all the grievances he had suffered for so many years.
The two people gave him something more important than money, that is, care and respect.
Respect, in particular, is more important than life to this old man who is a young man but has an ominous old age.
"Brother Chen is really both talented and virtuous. It is such an honor for Bai to have a brother like you.
I just don’t know how much this secret weapon secret book costs? So that I can pay you the money. "
Bai Duo said.
He actually doesn't like to take advantage of the situation, because sometimes if you can't escape from this circle, you must repay the favor.
"You just said that we are brothers, so I should help you with the money for this secret book. Don't be too outspoken."
Chen Qingzhi raised his eyebrows and pretended to be unhappy.
Bai Duo smiled coquettishly, "That would be disrespectful of me."
The two of them were walking side by side on the street, and Chen Qingzhi suddenly said: "Brother Bai and I hit it off right away, why don't you join my Chen family?
I treat you as my guest, and when the time comes, you and I, brothers, will conquer the world together. "
Bai Duo's heart sank, and he thought to himself: "Sure enough, I still brought it up."
In fact, Chen Qingzhi's personality charm is really impeccable, as you can tell from his dialogue with Tang Si Ma.
After this incident, Tang Si Ma would probably give his life to Chen Qingzhi.
It's a pity that the old guy is disabled, and it's useless to kill him. Otherwise, Chen Qingzhi would definitely have taken him under his wing instead of just sending a servant to look after him.
"Although I intend to conspire with Brother Chen, I am already a member of the imperial court.
Why don't you let me discuss it with Mr. Lin and let me know better? "
Bai Duo did not respond, but brought the topic to Lin Qianye. If Lin Qianye disagreed, then Bai Duo would not be considered ungrateful.
Of course, Lin Qianye would definitely not agree. He was not willing to let Bai Duo, a genius, go.
"Hey, Brother Bai, no, I forgot that you are still an agent of Liumen." Chen Qingzhi quickly stopped. It would be okay if Lin Qianye knew that he was poaching.
With his violent temper, he would probably have to knock on the door.
Although Chen Qingzhi is invincible in the Qi training realm, he is still a mantis when facing Ning Gang.
"Well, if Brother Chen has nothing else to do, I'll take my leave now."
"Okay, okay, okay, I know you are a martial arts fanatic, so go home and study this new secret book. Besides, there are two beautiful ladies waiting for you to eat."
"Brother Chen, please don't talk nonsense! Miss Mu and Miss Xifu and I are innocent!" Bai Duo blushed and sounded like a virgin who has never been in love.
"Since you are innocent, why are you blushing? Hahaha."
Chen Qingzhi patted Bai Duo on the shoulder with a heavy and long force. After several teasings, Bai Duo was defeated and could only leave in despair.
Looking at Bai Duo's leaving figure, Chen Qingzhi's eyes were deep.
"I really don't know if he is pretending to be stupid or if he is really stupid. Does he really not understand what I mean?"
At the same time, Bai Duo, who was hurriedly walking among the crowd, also put away his embarrassed and shy expression just now, and his face returned to its usual indifference.
In fact, the Chen family's hiring of private soldiers has become a taboo in the yamen. If Bai Duo foolishly gets involved, the advantages will outweigh the disadvantages in the end.
After all, the Chen family is just rich, and some high-level secrets and personal safety guarantees are far inferior to those of the Six Doors.
And the most important thing is that he wants to obtain the innate seed.
"Sure enough, when you don't have the strength to break out of this circle, you have to bear the consequences of the circle.
If I want the secret book of the Six Doors, I have to protect strangers who have nothing to do with me all day long for merit.
The same goes for Chen Qingzhi. Although I declined his invitation, I had to return the favor.
And our estranged 'brotherhood' must continue to be maintained. "
Bai Duo returned to Ju'an Pavilion with deep thoughts.
Ju'an Pavilion is the name of the courtyard with two entrances.
In fact, Bai Duo has been thinking about why the Chen family spent a lot of money to keep so many warriors in captivity.
In the past few days, Bai Duo has also secretly inquired about the power of other wealthy merchants in the city, but they are far less terrifying than the Chen family.
It was almost a frenzied attempt on the verge of confiscating the house.
But what good does provoking the Yamen's bottom line do him? Or maybe the Chen family has some background that makes them not afraid of the Fenyin County government?
"Collaborate on big things, conspire on big things." Bai Duo has heard this word from Chen Qingzhi more than once. His family is just doing business, so what kind of big deal is this?
Conspiracy for big things, wealthy businessmen, reserve funds, private soldiers...
"War is about to break out?!" This terrible thought suddenly appeared in Bai Duo's mind. Although Daqian has never been peaceful, wars are often raging on the edges of the country.
The princes in various places also have the tendency to raise troops to rebel.
However, Hedong County, where Fenyin City is located, is within the imperial city's sphere of influence. The land here is not enfeoffed by princes and is directly under the direct jurisdiction of the central government.
"Forget it, it's useless to think too much. Even if it does happen, what can I change as a detective? It's better to seize the time to improve your strength, so that you can protect yourself even if there is an emergency."
