White-Robed Chief Chapter 231: Tracking
Chapter 233
Although Song Yuning was short-tempered, she was smart . She got angry when the situation allowed it, and when she could not, she held back, patiently loving Xiao Tieying .
The one thing that took Chu Li by surprise was that Song Yuning did not enjoy going out shopping . She preferred to stay on the island, plant flowers, work on her embroidery, or cook . She only sailed on a boat in the lake when she felt bored, as she liked the lake a lot .
When Chu Li visited Xiao Tieying, he had a pleased expression on his face, his gaze soft and gentle .
"Master Xiao Tieying, has the Third Lady sent us a letter?" Chu Li questioned while he made a closed fist salute .
Xiao Tieying shook his head . "I'm afraid not, I'm not quite sure why either . "
Chu Li frowned .
In usual circ.u.mstances, they would have arrived at the Snow Lunar Pavilion by now . Yet, they had not sent a letter to notify them of their safe arrival which they promised they would do .
Xiao Tieying said, "Maybe they are trying to be careful, only sending the letter after ensuring nothing is wrong . "
Chu Li nodded hesitantly .
If Xiao Qi's and Su Ru's ident.i.ty were leaked, they would become a public target . More importantly, the Snow Lunar Pavillion would become a public enemy in the world of martial arts . The consequences would be dire .
Even the powerful Tempest Temple dared not stand alone and become the enemy of the martial arts world .
The heroes in the world of martial arts were both virtuous and courageous . Most of them were not afraid of death . However, if a feud started, even if the masters were the best in their field, they would have to fight to the bitter end . Kill the stronger ones if they could not kill the weaker ones . The lower leveled disciples were the unlucky ones .
These disciples were the future masters, the circulating blood of a faction . The one that died could have been one of the best masters in the future .
"Sister Xiao Qi is smart, she will be fine," Xiao Tieying said . "The one that I am worried about is Second Younger Sister . "
Chu Li understood his concern .
The Ren Public House had to swallow their losses this time but they were not one to endure such a loss . They would definitely have their revenge .
"The Second Lady must not leave the Public House," Chu Li said . "If Master Xiao Tieying has already s.n.a.t.c.hed away Miss Song Yuning, then Lu Yushu will do the same to the Second Lady!"
"Huh…" Xiao Tieying sighed .
He was the person that started this incident .
"What can we do?" Xiao Tieying asked . "I can only discuss this with you or I'm afraid that it will be leaked . "
Chu Li replied, "If this does not work out, I will bring the Second Lady to the Fairy's Capital in secret . "
"I had the same idea . " Xiao Tieying stood up, walking in big strides with his arms crossed . "It is best that you head to the Imperial Residence of King An and settle it there in advance so nothing can go wrong!"
Xiao Tieying had an excited look . He thought that the idea was completely brilliant .
Chu Li was startled . He then said, "The Imperial Residence of King An might not be safe either . I want to simply find a place that is cut off from any connection with the Public House and wait until the day of their marriage . Then, gather at the Fairy's Capital . "
"Hmph, not a bad idea!" said Xiao Tieying as he nodded slowly .
The world is a huge place . The Ren Public House would not be able to search everywhere . If Chu Li brought Second Younger Sister into hiding, it would be like looking for a needle in a haystack . With Chu Li's intelligence, they would not be found .
"Here's the plan, the two of you will leave one month in advance," Xiao Tieying said . "She still has a lot to learn so that she doesn't make a fool out of herself when she enters the Imperial Residence . "
Chu Li nodded .
Chu Li went back to the Glory's Will Courtyard . Xue Ling had already cooked some dishes and was waiting for him .
After Xue Ling washed his hands, he sat at the table .
Xue Ling handed over a thick stack of paper . "Master, the information about the Snow Lunar Pavillion is all here . It covers the Leisure Cloud Pub and the New Moon Brothel . All the sisters in the New Moon Brothel have started cultivating Eternal Youth . "
Chu Li took the papers and skimmed through them .
Xue Ling said, "Master, I think that depending only on the New Moon Brothel and the Leisure Cloud Pub is not enough . The information is too confusing and unreliable . "
"They are just supplementary . " Chu Li shook his head . "Information on the Public House is still lacking . "
Xue Ling suddenly understood .
Everything she had done under Chu Li's orders were to win over the trust of the New Moon Brothel and to make them their main source of intel .
Chu Li felt that the source of information from the Public House was too simple . The Protectors and informants were slow to react to the outside world and were too cautious . Having control over the Public House's informants, he had a deep impression that the informants were ordinary .
If they wanted more information, they would need more informants . And if they wanted more informants, they would require more information, enough to half their efforts . Without the support of any information, it would be very difficult to recruit more informants .
"Master, I think that Miss Li Yuning is quite suspicious . " Xue Ling furrowed her eyebrows .
Chu Li arched his eyebrows . "How is she suspicious?"
"I don't know how to explain it either . She just seems strange . " Xue Ling shook her head . "Master, I am worried . Could she be someone else's informant?"
"It doesn't matter," said Chu Li . "Don't do anything that causes alarm . Just be careful when talking to her . I'll meet Miss Li Yuning when I have the time . "
"Alright . " Xue Ling broke into a smile . "Maybe it's just me . "
Chu Li smiled .
Using the Art of Spirit Tiger, he strengthened Xue Ling's spirit slowly . Her intuition was stronger than others . If she said something was wrong, it might be an actual problem .
"Master, are you free tonight?" Xue Ling smiled . "Do you want to go to the New Moon Brothel tonight? Sister Zhao Xia will be singing . "
"Tonight?" Chu Li considered for a while and nodded .
Chu Li had been uneasy for the entire day . Finishing even the current Formation Codex, there was nothing left for him to study . If he wanted to advance, he would have to find another Formation Codex, all by himself .
At night, the duo walked out from the New Moon Brothel . Walking on the bustling street with lanterns lighting up the streets as if it was still daytime . There was an endless flow of people, busier than the morning crowd .
Chu Li said, "Li Yuning is from the Ren Public House . "
"She really is a problem!" Xue Ling clapped her hands .
"Ignore her," Chu Li replied .
"You want to use her, Master?"
"She won't be a serious problem if we just leave her be . " Chu Li shook his head . "We'd lose more than we'd gain if we deal with her . "
"I understand . " Xue Ling smiled . "How about I try persuading her to defect? If I use a Nightmare Flower, she'll be sure to listen!"
"Don't be mischievous . " Chu Li waved his hand . "To them, the Nightmare Flower would be a huge trouble . "
"Okay then . " Xue Ling helplessly nodded . "But you should come over for a look more often, Master . It really is bustling!"
Chu Li smiled .
The women in the New Moon Brothel were all beauties . Each had their own temperament but none was his cup of tea .
When Chu Li had just left the temple and joined the Public House, he harbored ambitious thoughts, wanting the hearts of every beauty under the sun . He would want every beauty that he laid his eyes on . But now, Chu Li had different perceptions . All he wanted was Xiao Qi . If he had her, it would be like having all the beauties in the world .
Now, if Chu Li liked a beauty when he saw one, it was only in a sense of appreciation and admiration . He no longer had the same strong impulse and desire he once had .
Beneath that, Chu Li was a rational and calm person . Interpreting the circ.u.mstances, he was moved by her and it was a normal reaction for a love-struck man . Perhaps after some time, he would still want every beauty in the world .
As the duo approached the Public House's gate, a person suddenly stepped up to them . Linquan closed fist saluted . "Chief Chu, Master Xiao Tieying wishes to see you . "
Chu Li arched his eyebrows . He signaled Xue Ling to return alone and followed Linquan to meet Xiao Tieying .
Xiao Tieying rose, gesturing for Chu Li to take a sit . He pa.s.sed over a letter . "Sister Xiao Qi has finally sent a letter!"
Chu Li took the letter . It was Su Ru's handwriting .
She did not say much in the letter, only that everything was fine . There was no need to worry about them, and they would take care of themselves .
Furrowing his brows, Chu Li was sizing up the letter, trying to look for hidden messages .
"It seems that it's going pretty smoothly there . " Xiao Tieying smiled . "That's a relief . "
"The Snow Lunar Pavilion is not peaceful . " Chu Li sighed .
"Are you still afraid that someone will take advantage of Sister Xiao Qi?" Xiao Tieying hung an indifferent smile .
Chu Li nodded . "I know that Lady Xiao Qi is formidable and she won't be taken advantage of . I will continue to study other formations but have unfortunately finished reading all the Formation Codexes in the Public House . "
"I'll look for more ways to collect them . Formation Codexes that had been pa.s.sed down for generations are rare now . "
"Master, I want to travel the world to expand my horizons and enrich myself with experiences . "
"How long will you be gone?"
"Don't worry . I won't delay whatever the Second Lady is doing . "
"Very well then . " Xiao Tieying slowly nodded .
With a formation set in the Public House, they did not necessarily need a master like Chu Li . It would be beneficial to travel and gather new experiences .
On that night, Chu Li set out from the Public House .
Although Song Yuning was short tempered, she was smart . She got angry when the situation allowed it, and when she could not, she held back, patiently loving Xiao Tieying . The one thing that took Chu Li by surprise was that Song Yuning did not enjoy going out shopping . She preferred to stay on the island, plant flowers, work on her embroidery, or cook . She only sailed on a boat in the lake when she felt bored, as she liked the lake a lot . When Chu Li visited Xiao Tieying, he had a pleased expression on his face, his gaze soft and gentle . Master Xiao Tieying, has the Third Lady sent us a letter Chu Li questioned while he made a closed fist salute . Xiao Tieying shook his head . I 39 m afraid not, I 39 m not quite sure why either . Chu Li frowned . In usual circ.u.mstances, they would have arrived at the Snow Lunar Pavilion by now . Yet, they had not sent a letter to notify them of their safe arrival which they promised they would do . Xiao Tieying said, Maybe they are trying to be careful, only sending the letter after ensuring nothing is wrong . Chu Li nodded hesitantly . If Xiao Qi 39 s and Su Ru 39 s ident.i.ty were leaked, they would become a public target . More importantly, the Snow Lunar Pavillion would become a public enemy in the world of martial arts . The consequences would be dire . Even the powerful Tempest Temple dared not stand alone and become the enemy of the martial arts world . The heroes in the world of martial arts were both virtuous and courageous . Most of them were not afraid of death . However, if a feud started, even if the masters were the best in their field, they would have to fight to the bitter end . Kill the stronger ones if they could not kill the weaker ones . The lower leveled disciples were the unlucky ones . These disciples were the future masters, the circulating blood of a faction . The one that died could have been one of the best masters in the future . Sister Xiao Qi is smart, she will be fine, Xiao Tieying said . The one that I am worried about is Second Younger Sister . Chu Li understood his concern . The Ren Public House had to swallow their losses this time but they were not one to endure such a loss . They would definitely have their revenge . The Second Lady must not leave the Public House, Chu Li said . If Master Xiao Tieying has already s.n.a.t.c.hed away Miss Song Yuning, then Lu Yushu will do the same to the Second Lady Huh Xiao Tieying sighed . He was the person that started this incident . What can we do Xiao Tieying asked . I can only discuss this with you or I 39 m afraid that it will be leaked . Chu Li replied, If this does not work out, I will bring the Second Lady to the Fairy 39 s Capital in secret . I had the same idea . Xiao Tieying stood up, walking in big strides with his arms crossed . It is best that you head to the Imperial Residence of King An and settle it there in advance so nothing can go wrong Xiao Tieying had an excited look . He thought that the idea was completely brilliant . Chu Li was startled . He then said, The Imperial Residence of King An might not be safe either . I want to simply find a place that is cut off from any connection with the Public House and wait until the day of their marriage . Then, gather at the Fairy 39 s Capital . Hmph, not a bad idea said Xiao Tieying as he nodded slowly . The world is a huge place . The Ren Public House would not be able to search everywhere . If Chu Li brought Second Younger Sister into hiding, it would be like looking for a needle in a haystack . With Chu Li 39 s intelligence, they would not be found . Here 39 s the plan, the two of you will leave one month in advance, Xiao Tieying said . She still has a lot to learn so that she doesn 39 t make a fool out of herself when she enters the Imperial Residence . Chu Li nodded . Chu Li went back to the Glory 39 s Will Courtyard . Xue Ling had already cooked some dishes and was waiting for him . After Xue Ling washed his hands, he sat at the table . Xue Ling handed over a thick stack of paper . Master, the information about the Snow Lunar Pavillion is all here . It covers the Leisure Cloud Pub and the New Moon Brothel . All the sisters in the New Moon Brothel have started cultivating Eternal Youth . Chu Li took the papers and skimmed through them . Xue Ling said, Master, I think that depending only on the New Moon Brothel and the Leisure Cloud Pub is not enough . The information is too confusing and unreliable . They are just supplementary . Chu Li shook his head . Information on the Public House is still lacking . Xue Ling suddenly understood . Everything she had done under Chu Li 39 s orders were to win over the trust of the New Moon Brothel and to make them their main source of intel . Chu Li felt that the source of information from the Public House was too simple . The Protectors and informants were slow to react to the outside world and were too cautious . Having control over the Public House 39 s informants, he had a deep impression that the informants were ordinary . If they wanted more information, they would need more informants . And if they wanted more informants, they would require more information, enough to half their efforts . Without the support of any information, it would be very difficult to recruit more informants . Master, I think that Miss Li Yuning is quite suspicious . Xue Ling furrowed her eyebrows . Chu Li arched his eyebrows . How is she suspicious I don 39 t know how to explain it either . She just seems strange . Xue Ling shook her head . Master, I am worried . Could she be someone else 39 s informant It doesn 39 t matter, said Chu Li . Don 39 t do anything that causes alarm . Just be careful when talking to her . I 39 ll meet Miss Li Yuning when I have the time . Alright . Xue Ling broke into a smile . Maybe it 39 s just me . Chu Li smiled . Using the Art of Spirit Tiger, he strengthened Xue Ling 39 s spirit slowly . Her intuition was stronger than others . If she said something was wrong, it might be an actual problem . Master, are you free tonight Xue Ling smiled . Do you want to go to the New Moon Brothel tonight Sister Zhao Xia will be singing . Tonight Chu Li considered for a while and nodded . Chu Li had been uneasy for the entire day . Finishing even the current Formation Codex, there was nothing left for him to study . If he wanted to advance, he would have to find another Formation Codex, all by himself . At night, the duo walked out from the New Moon Brothel . Walking on the bustling street with lanterns lighting up the streets as if it was still daytime . There was an endless flow of people, busier than the morning crowd . Chu Li said, Li Yuning is from the Ren Public House . She really is a problem Xue Ling clapped her hands . Ignore her, Chu Li replied . You want to use her, Master She won 39 t be a serious problem if we just leave her be . Chu Li shook his head . We 39 d lose more than we 39 d gain if we deal with her . I understand . Xue Ling smiled . How about I try persuading her to defect If I use a Nightmare Flower, she 39 ll be sure to listen Don 39 t be mischievous . Chu Li waved his hand . To them, the Nightmare Flower would be a huge trouble . Okay then . Xue Ling helplessly nodded . But you should come over for a look more often, Master . It really is bustling Chu Li smiled . The women in the New Moon Brothel were all beauties . Each had their own temperament but none was his cup of tea . When Chu Li had just left the temple and joined the Public House, he harbored ambitious thoughts, wanting the hearts of every beauty under the sun . He would want every beauty that he laid his eyes on . But now, Chu Li had different perceptions . All he wanted was Xiao Qi . If he had her, it would be like having all the beauties in the world . Now, if Chu Li liked a beauty when he saw one, it was only in a sense of appreciation and admiration . He no longer had the same strong impulse and desire he once had . Beneath that, Chu Li was a rational and calm person . Interpreting the circ.u.mstances, he was moved by her and it was a normal reaction for a love struck man . Perhaps after some time, he would still want every beauty in the world . As the duo approached the Public House 39 s gate, a person suddenly stepped up to them . Linquan closed fist saluted . Chief Chu, Master Xiao Tieying wishes to see you . Chu Li arched his eyebrows . He signaled Xue Ling to return alone and followed Linquan to meet Xiao Tieying . Xiao Tieying rose, gesturing for Chu Li to take a sit . He pa.s.sed over a letter . Sister Xiao Qi has finally sent a letter Chu Li took the letter . It was Su Ru 39 s handwriting . She did not say much in the letter, only that everything was fine . There was no need to worry about them, and they would take care of themselves . Furrowing his brows, Chu Li was sizing up the letter, trying to look for hidden messages . It seems that it 39 s going pretty smoothly there . Xiao Tieying smiled . That 39 s a relief . The Snow Lunar Pavilion is not peaceful . Chu Li sighed . Are you still afraid that someone will take advantage of Sister Xiao Qi Xiao Tieying hung an indifferent smile . Chu Li nodded . I know that Lady Xiao Qi is formidable and she won 39 t be taken advantage of . I will continue to study other formations but have unfortunately finished reading all the Formation Codexes in the Public House . I 39 ll look for more ways to collect them . Formation Codexes that had been pa.s.sed down for generations are rare now . Master, I want to travel the world to expand my horizons and enrich myself with experiences . How long will you be gone Don 39 t worry . I won 39 t delay whatever the Second Lady is doing . Very well then . Xiao Tieying slowly nodded . With a formation set in the Public House, they did not necessarily need a master like Chu Li . It would be beneficial to travel and gather new experiences . On that night, Chu Li set out from the Public House .