Chapter 21: Zhen Jingxi [Seeking follow-up reading]

"No movement."

"It means everyone is waiting to see the joke. Feng'er, your Shi family has declined too quickly. Why haven't you lost face yet?"

"you--"

Seeing that Wei Mingqi still wanted to tease him, Shi Fengguan angrily whispered: "Do you really not understand or are you pretending to be confused? Now that this group of people are huddled together for warmth, who would care about a traitor like me?"

"So, does this count as open defiance of the imperial court?"

"Okay, but can you do anything about them?"

Not to mention Wei Mingqi, even Wan Renshan would have to use a method if he wanted to take action against this group of people. After all, the Four Hubs of the Western Palace involve the stability of the four cities in the capital. No one in power would easily shake a stable order unless it was absolutely necessary.

Even if this order does more harm than good—

So Wei Mingqi was very confused as to why the old man from Wanren Mountain had so much confidence in him, as if he was sure that he could handle this hot potato.

"Now there is a way."

Shi Fengguan suggested at this time: "The East Palace is different from the West Palace. It has been firmly controlled by Lord Wan for so many years. Why not--"

Wei Mingqi's eyes lit up, and he made a 'cut' gesture with his hand: "Are you saying to send troops from the East Palace to kill them all?"

"..."

"Why? Isn't that what you meant?"

"Wei Mingqi, you really are the devil who will bring disaster to the world as predicted."

Shi Fengguan's temples were throbbing with headache:

"I'm talking about borrowing people. Borrowing people - let's get through this period first, and then we can recruit some more people from the martial arts world!"

This was the plan the two of them agreed on last night.

But it is no longer applicable today. Wei Mingqi pointed out directly: "Since they dare to play this trick, they must have considered the Jianghu. If I guess correctly, now——"

"The pacification envoy! Captain Shi——"

Suddenly, a man hurried in from outside the hall. It was Zhao Si, who was the first to surrender yesterday. "Our people were beaten by some gangsters in Nanmen Alley and Dongtian Street. They called us running dogs of the pacification envoy and also cursed the court. My brothers pulled the Four Spirit Flowers, but I don't know if the other three people saw it. Anyway, no one came!"

"..."

Upon hearing this, Shi Fengguan looked at Wei Mingqi.

The latter was the first to smile: "It seems that the news of my leaving the palace has also been spread."

Shi Fengguan naturally knew what this meant. Although the official title of Xifu was attractive to some people in the martial arts world who did not value their reputation, being scolded as "court lackey" and "mocking heaven palace lackey" were completely different concepts.

The former will only be despised by people in the world, but the latter will actually lead to the destruction of the family. Even those who value fame and fortune will not take this risk.

Zhao Si was so disappointed at this moment: "Pacifier, come up with a solution quickly! Many of our brothers want to transfer to the other three branches. If we are late, our Canglong Branch will be completely empty!"

Shi Fengguan couldn't help but look at Wei Mingqi. If what Zhao Si said really happened, Canglongshu would no longer be able to be responsible for the defense of East City. At that time, there would be no other way except to ask Wanrenshan for help.

"Please pass me a note..."

Wei Mingqi turned around and went to the desk and picked up a pen: "I'll write the address on a piece of paper. Go and come back quickly. Don't let anyone notice."

Wait until Zhao Si received the order and left.

"Are you going to ask Wan Gong for help?"

"Why are you looking for him?"

Wei Mingqi lay on the chair and said unhappily: "I would rather not be the governor than let him laugh at me."

Shi Fengguan blinked her charming eyes and was about to ask further questions, but she saw Wei Mingqi stand up and stretch, then walk in leisurely. "Where are you going?"

"Change clothes, do you want to see it?"

"Don't dare."

Shi Fengguan sneered and shook his head: "I'm afraid you'll kill me to silence me after reading this."

"..."

When will this crap end?

After changing his clothes in the soft compartment, Wei Mingqi looked at himself in the bronze mirror. When he put on the gorgeous clothes embroidered with fish and dragons, even he himself held his breath for a moment. Is this dignified, handsome and noble man himself?
I have to wear it home tonight and show it to my master.

With this strange thought in mind, Wei Mingqi walked back to the hall, only to see that there was another person inside besides Peach Blossom Eyes.

"Feng Guan'er, the martial arts world has been turbulent in recent years."

The visitor was looking at the peach blossom eyes beside him, and said earnestly: "You may have been neglected by the government, but I am your grandfather's old subordinate. If you go to my Suzakushu, I will promise you a post as a pacification envoy, so why not? Why do you have to follow someone with a dirty past?"

"..."

As long as one has reached a certain level in martial arts, no matter how sharp one's ears and eyes are, at least it is impossible not to hear the footsteps that are so close.

The other party doesn't take him seriously at all.

Wei Mingqi stood there and watched the scene quietly. Peach Blossom Eyes noticed him, but without saying a word to the person who came, he went straight to him and expressed his attitude.

"Oh, you are so frivolous."

The visitor was not annoyed when he saw this. He picked up the teacup with his strong hands and gently stroked it. His eyes then turned to Wei Mingqi: "You are not worthy of this big red fish dragon."

Wei Mingqi put his hands behind his back and looked at him with interest: "I think so too. Red doesn't suit me, old bird. I'm quite interested in your outfit. Take it off and give it to me later."

"I'm afraid you can't hold on—"

As he spoke, the visitor shook his hand and the teacup flew towards Wei Mingqi's face. The force he used was very skillful and not a single drop of tea spilled out. It was obvious that the other party was prepared and this move was meant to embarrass him.

Keng!
Just as Wei Mingqi was about to make a move, the man with peach blossom eyes beside him drew his sword from its sheath, swung the fish talisman, and lightly lifted the teacup into the air.

Snapped!
The porcelain broke and the tea splashed everywhere.

Amidst the dead silence in the hall, the black fish dragon stood up from the chair. Although he was already sixty years old, his muscles were stronger than a mountain, especially his palm joints, which were deformed and had tumors as big as grapes.

"I am Song Chaozhen, the commander of the Suzaku, and the governor of Wei. You have such great authority, but you didn't even show respect to me, and you even spoke wildly to me. Do you also want to make me retire due to illness?"

"That's not necessary."

Wei Mingqi smiled and said, "I think it's good to die in the line of duty. You can even be posthumously conferred a title to protect your descendants. What do you think, Commander?"

Shi Fengguan, who was standing next to him, was surprised at his boldness.

Song Chaozhen is a genuine old master, who has mastered the art of boxing and kicking to perfection. When he was young, he was nicknamed "Zhen Jingxi". He is not comparable to people like Duan Ming.

"You're quite brave—"

After a moment of silence, Song Chaozhen actually smiled for the first time: "I came here just to test your strength, and it turns out that you are indeed quite manly, which is worthy of Lord Wan's high regard for you."

The situation developed somewhat unexpectedly. Seeing that Song Chaozhen was turning his enemy into a friend, Shi Fengguan was thinking about how to remind him that this man was a smiling tiger, but he saw Wei Mingqi smile coldly:
“If you have something to say, say it, and if you have something to say, let it go.”

"If you think I will just let it go and join you in this evil business, then you better get over here and let me skin you alive. You want to embarrass me first, and now when you see you haven't scared me, you're trying to win me over and make peace."

"You old thing, you don't deserve it!"

　It’s so embarrassing that someone guessed the plot at the end of the previous chapter. I might as well guess what will happen next.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)