novelaction Chapter 1607 - 1589
Chapter 1607 - 1589
Qian Youquan looked at Chu Ge with great apologetic eyes; he indeed had encountered some issues lately that kept him extremely busy.
Chu Ge turned his head to glance at Jian Chunqiu, and the latter nodded to him as a signal. Only then did Chu Ge look at Qian Youquan again, "It’s alright, I have no issues now."
Qian Youquan glanced around with puzzlement and said, "Mr. Chu, what’s going on here? It seems like something has happened."
People around were not working but gathered beside them, with expressions that suggested they were expecting some drama.
Chu Ge smiled faintly without saying a word, while Lin Dong stepped forward at the right moment, saying, "Boss Qian, when you called just now, there happened to be someone here using your name, claiming our place is a black market shop."
"What?" Qian Youquan couldn’t believe someone dared use his name to bully the shop of the person who saved his life. It was clear they didn’t respect him.
"Who? Who dares to bully my benefactor?" Qian Youquan exclaimed angrily, "They must be courting death."
Chu Ge coughed lightly, his hands in his pockets as he paced to stand before Qian Youquan, saying, "This person claimed our shop is a black market, lost twice but refused to admit their skill was inferior. It’s the first time I’ve seen such a person."
As he spoke, his gaze was directed at Xu San, who, upon seeing the real Qian Youquan appear at the staircase entrance, became visibly anxious, with sweat appearing on his forehead from fear.
Following Chu Ge’s line of sight, Qian Youquan saw Xu San constantly wiping his sweat.
Qian Youquan recognized Xu San, who had just started working under him recently. He, who had been in the world of martial arts for a long time, knew Xu San had been helpful but also caused trouble often.
The troubles he caused usually helped expand his influence and scale, so he turned a blind eye. But now, this incident had reached his benefactor, and he couldn’t ignore it.
With a dark look on his face, Qian Youquan walked up to Xu San, "Xu San, what kind of trickery are you up to again?"
Xu San trembled as he spoke, "Master Qian, this shop is a black market; I just wanted to seek justice for Heaven."
Saying this made him feel guilty, lacking confidence, and his heart beat rapidly, as if about to leap out.
He knew Qian Youquan’s ruthlessness, having seen him deal with erring subordinates multiple times before. Despite feeling innocent, he noticed Qian Youquan’s obvious flattery toward Chu Ge—it clearly indicated their unusual relationship.
"Black market?" Qian Youquan raised his hand and slapped Xu San’s cheek with a loud smack, "Do you have evidence this is a black market?"
Getting slapped suddenly made Xu San’s head buzz; he covered his cheek without daring to speak.
He now completely lacked his previous arrogance and looked like a mouse crossing the street.
"Do you know the relationship between the shop’s owner and me? I have to show him respect at all times, and you, you manage to cause a mess here for me."
Qian Youquan gave a nod to the person behind him, who then stepped forward and detained Xu San.
"You know what to do, take him away, this is truly embarrassing!"
Upon hearing this, Xu San quickly raised his head, wanting to beg for mercy, but faced with Qian Youquan’s sharp eyes, he dared not speak.
Xu San was taken away, and the Gambling Stone Field immediately quieted down.
Lin Dong waved to everyone, signaling, "Continue with whatever you were doing, don’t let this minor episode disturb everyone’s enjoyment."
After a brief silence, due to Lin Dong’s words, the place became lively again.
Qian Youquan looked at Chu Ge apologetically, "I’m truly sorry, Mr. Chu, for troubling you. Please ignore him."
Chu Ge smiled, "I don’t mind much, but he offended my Uncle Jian."
Qian Youquan was taken aback and turned to Jian Chunqiu, "Elder Jian, it’s my fault, you..."
"Enough, I know this issue isn’t related to you directly. He misrepresented you, and you’ve already punished him, so let it go."
Jian Chunqiu was reasonable and wouldn’t really hold this against them.
Qian Youquan awkwardly smiled and nodded repeatedly, agreeing.
"Boss Qian, you came to talk to Mr. Chu, didn’t you? Let’s go, we can discuss upstairs." Lin Dong gestured invitingly.
Remembering his true purpose for visiting Chu Ge, Qian Youquan quickly said, "I almost forgot, Mr. Chu, I have a very troubling matter to speak to you about."
Lin Dong led Qian Youquan, Chu Ge, and others to the lounge.
"What brings Boss Qian here?" Jian Chunqiu asked curiously.
Qian Youquan sat on the sofa, hesitating as he glanced at Jian Chunqiu and then Chu Ge, opening his lips but ultimately spoke nothing.
Jian Chunqiu looked at him, puzzled, "Boss Qian, you seem hesitant?"
With a helpless sigh, Qian Youquan pulled out a handkerchief from his chest. It was black, embroidered with white stitched flowers.
"Elder Jian, Mr. Chu, please take a look at this handkerchief first."
Qian Youquan placed the handkerchief on the table.
Upon seeing the pattern, Chu Ge squinted his eyes. This pattern is the same tattoo he saw on Xia Xuan.
Jian Chunqiu, informed by Ye Chen about Wufeng Palace, also recognized it as their emblem.
"Where did you get this handkerchief?"
Jian Chunqiu asked curiously.
"I’ve been busy with this matter lately. One of my subordinates accidentally offended someone, and this handkerchief was dropped by that person."
Qian Youquan frowned, "That person has very high martial arts abilities; even several of our men together can’t match him. I knew he wasn’t ordinary, probably a cultivator."
"You had a conflict with people from Wufeng Palace?" asked Jian Chunqiu, puzzled.
"Wufeng Palace?" Qian Youquan seemed confused, "I don’t know who they are, but they’ve captured many of my brothers. I’m desperate, so I came to seek Mr. Chu’s help."
This is his real reason for visiting Chu Ge—to seek help in rescuing his men.
Having spent many years in the world of martial arts, he reached this point relying on his brothers’ support. Now, with his brothers in trouble, he couldn’t stand by and do nothing.
But against cultivators, they are just ordinary people, unable to withstand them. With little choice, he decided to turn to Chu Ge for help.