It was getting very late, and Bailang didn't go home. He asked his entourage to cut a roast chicken for the two children at home and send it back, while he stayed in the Ma Sheng Alley.
Zhou Zhonghao led a group of Qi refiners from the City Lord's Mansion to leave in the evening. Before leaving, he stuffed a small jade bottle as thick as his thumb into Bai Lang's hand. It is said to be "Dan", called "Xiao Pei Yuan Dan", which was awarded to him by the city lord Feng Mingyuan.
Zhou Zhonghao didn't need to say anything else. He just said, "After receiving the report from Bai Lang, it was verified that Tang Yan, the head swordsman of the Dongcheng Knife Hall, and his bodyguard Chen Zhiyun were both assassinated by assassins. The Dongcheng Knife Hall has been temporarily promoted to Qianfang Hongdao Bailang. If there is any objection, , Bailang can handle it on his own, and the City Lord’s Palace will fully support it.”
With just these words, the little thoughts in the hearts of all the red knives in the Dongcheng Knife Hall disappeared in an instant.
Zhou Zhonghao didn't care what the people in the knife shop were thinking, or what kind of cleaning or cutting the inside of the knife shop would need later. What he had to do had already been done. The rest should be done in vain. Whether he screws up or does well, it has nothing to do with him. Gains and losses are all Bailang's own business.
But because of his understanding of Bai Lang, he was very optimistic that Bai Lang could reorganize the Dongcheng Knife Hall. It's not because Zhou Zhonghao has confidence in Bai Lang's skills and brains, but because he has confidence in Bai Lang's strength and ruthlessness.
Not convinced? Who in the knife shop can't reason with you? Either die or surrender.
It's that simple.
Bailang did not immediately start his own internal rectification after sending Zhou Zhonghao and his party away. Instead, people invited Liu Xu and Zhou Dong to the small courtyard above the secret room where Tang Yan and Chen Zhiyun died in Ma Sheng Alley. They turned on the lights, set up a table, and had a meal at Ma Liu. Been to the mutton pot several times.
Of course, there is also sesame sauce made by Bai Lang himself.
After putting a plate of mutton into the pot, Bai Lang put down his chopsticks and said with a smile: "It's not difficult to find the right way in this world. Do Master Liu and Brother Dong think Bai Lang is right?"
"So, you really killed Tang Yan?" Liu Xu held the chopsticks but didn't move them, with a somewhat troubled expression on his face.
"Yes. Tang Yan was seriously injured and wanted to find a Qi practitioner to support his back and heal his injuries. But he couldn't just find one, because he needed to find someone who could practice a special technique and reach a certain level. Mr. Liu could understand it as eating. Before you fish, you need to remove the armor first.
Later, Chen Zhiyun bit back. The reason may be that Chen Zhiyun wants to rebel and seek power; or maybe he feels that Tang Yan will continue to kill him after he recovers from his injuries, so it is better to strike first.
As for me, I was lucky enough to escape the disaster. After Tang Yan killed Chen Zhiyun, Tang Yan was already dying. I just cut off his head with a knife as a precaution. But it was indeed me who killed him.
The explanation given by the City Lord's Mansion was just a temporary measure to fool the people below. "
"Then why did you tell us?"
"If you want to fool others, you don't dare to fool Mr. Liu and Brother Dong. We were our own people before, and we are our own people now. We don't deceive our own people."
Liu Xu also laughed when he heard this, then moved his chopsticks, and said to Zhou Dong who was eating non-stop from the beginning without even raising his head: "You've already eaten two plates, what's in the pot belongs to me!"
The smell of mutton pot with sesame sauce made Liu Xu impatient. It's just that he didn't dare to eat it if he didn't speak clearly just now.
"Haha, Mr. Liu, let me tell you that your worries were in vain, right? I still don't know who Bai Lang is? He even keeps in mind the down-and-out households on the street who gave him half a steamed bun before and will repay him in the future. Let's She didn't say anything great about him, but she treated him sincerely. Now that she's a swordsman, how can she not recognize others?
Right, Shirazato? "
Compared to Liu Xu, Zhou Dong had the deepest understanding of Bailang. It can even be said that in this world, apart from Bailang himself, Zhou Dong should be the person who knows him the most. Bai Yan and Bai Yuankai can't compare in this regard.
So when the news came out in Ma Sheng Alley that "Tang Yan and Chen Zhiyun were dead, Bai Lang was suspected of murder", Zhou Dong was very calm. Now that Tang Yan and Chen Zhiyun are dead, doesn't Bailang become the strongest man in the sword hall? Let’s not talk about whether Bai Lang killed the person, but who could have touched him with the knife in Bai Lang’s hand? So while Liu Xu was still worried, Zhou Dong was very stable.
The subsequent situation was indeed as Zhou Dong expected, and even more direct and solid than he expected. Because Bailang directly moved the City Lord's Mansion here.
Zhou Dong then just ate meat and stopped talking. Because he understood that Bailang didn't need his help in this matter.
As for Liu Xu's worry about whether Bai Lang would no longer recognize his old relationship after taking the position of Sword Master in this way, Zhou Dong did not have such worries. He believed his own eyes.
"Zhou Dong, do you still dare to talk to Bai Zuodao like this?" Liu Xu seemed to be scolding Zhou Dong, but in fact he was protective, and at the same time he was testing Bai Lang's attitude. After all, Zhou Dong's words towards Bai Lang just now were quite casual.
Unexpectedly, Zhou Dong nodded and replied seriously: "Master Liu, Bai Zuodao invited us to eat meat, just to reminisce about old friendship, and the relationship is not good. And after today, Zhou Dong also knows how to behave and will not give others any excuses." I won’t forget the rules of the knife studio.”
"Brother Dong is right. Today we are reminiscing about old times, and at the same time, I hope that Mr. Liu and Brother Dong can help me a lot. Whether it is above or below the knife studio, I need your help."
"Don't worry, Zu Dao. Although Liu Xu is an old man who is already used to killing, his old eyes are not dim yet, and he can still help Zu Dao keep an eye on him. Whenever anyone makes any changes or becomes restless, my subordinates will be the first to do so. Show me your sword!"
Liu Xu's identity change was very fast, even more straightforward than Zhou Donglai's. What I said just now was not serious, so it seemed casual. Now when Bailang gets down to business, he immediately expresses his attitude with his hands in a polite manner. It was just like when he faced Tang Yan back then, except that he was less trembling and a little more satisfied.
The same goes for Zhou Dong, who followed up and said seriously: "Zu Dao, Zhou Dong will definitely keep a close eye on what happens on the street. Every street wanderer and every front and back door of Hong Dao's house will be watched to death. As long as there is someone The subordinates will not miss any information!"
Liu Xu is on top, Zhou Dong is looking down. Both of them are experienced, knowledgeable, and trustworthy people. It's one of our own. It's just that their respective statuses have undergone earth-shaking changes.
There must be some mental discomfort for the first time. This is normal. But when it comes to jealousy or other nasty things, Bai Lang thinks it's impossible.
You will only be jealous if a person is better than you, but if he is much better than you and his position is higher than you ever dreamed of, you will not be able to feel jealous. You will only either obey or rely on him while looking up to him.
"Okay! With the help of the two of you, Bailang will no longer have to worry in the knife studio. Bailang toasts to both of you!"
After saying that, Bailang raised his glass and the three of them drank it together.
(End of chapter)
