Chapter 10: To Kill the Chicken to Warn the Monkey

The escort agency has been passed down through generations of the Xie family, and my brother is determined to restore its former glory

At Yan Feng Lou, she is merely of the second tier; amidst the many renowned courtesans of the entire Guangling County, competing to enter the top ten is nearly impossible

"Where is your Liu Ye?" The fat man glared, "You two, come here and measure his capabilities for me, stop boasting here."

Qin Yun said calmly

The two guards trembled with fear

The fat man was taken aback

Qin Yun cast a glance around, and the many guests at Yan Feng Tower, who were originally enjoying the spectacle, had long been silenced by a trace of sword energy. "Miss Chen Shuang is my sister; to offend Miss Chen Shuang is to offend me, Qin Yun"

Who dares to throw him down the stairs

Many guests at Yan Feng Lou leaned against the railing, watching the disgraceful Young Master Liu Qi of the Liu family below. After all, Young Master Liu Qi hails from the Liu family and indeed possesses the qualifications to act with arrogance in Guangling County

The two guards who had already stood up beside them were also frightened, their faces turning pale

Yes

The main building is vast, featuring winding corridors within. After exiting the main building, one can proceed along a corridor that leads directly to the east building

The young lady in red glanced back at Qin Yun before departing

Thank you, madman

After speaking, he turned and returned to the house

Hmm? Qin Yun frowned as a commotion of scolding voices came from outside

Qin Yun also trembled, feeling a deep sense of guilt, wondering why he had not returned earlier

Ah! The fat man let out a piercing scream and leaped over the railing, while the two guards below, both masters at the seventh and eighth levels of Qi Refinement, bizarrely remained crouched and unable to stand up at that moment, only able to watch helplessly as their young master fell to the ground, spitting out blood and bruising his face.

"I beg your pardon, I beg your pardon, young sir, please treat me as if I am nothing and let me go." The fat man forced a smile and looked up with flattery, fully aware of the terrifying nature of cultivators, especially being in a prominent family. If the head of the Liu family were present, he might still have the qualifications to engage in a contest of strength with the other party, but as a mere junior of the Liu family, he was simply not qualified.

Miss Chenshuang's sword dance is truly remarkable. I have seen many formidable swordsmen, and in terms of strength, they surpass Miss Chenshuang. However, none possess the essence of her sword dance; it feels as though her sword dance pierces my heart.

Twenty taels of silver for a meeting and a chat, while that Fairy of Clear Autumn requires one hundred taels of silver, which clearly indicates the difference in status

Knock on the Immortal Gate

The stout man looked up, observing that there were people all around him, and feeling a bit braver, he shouted loudly: "If your surname is Qin, have the courage to reveal your name!"

Aunt Xue?" Qin Yun exclaimed in surprise

"Get out of the way." A voice of anger came from outside

Bang! Bang!

Who is this formidable person? How come I have never heard of a local tyrant like them?

Qin Yun stepped forward and kicked, delivering a blow to the fat man's backside.

Qin Yun held Chen Shuang and said softly, "I have returned late"

At this moment, Qin Yun walked to the railing of the corridor, looking down at the fat man with a mouth full of blood

"I would like to meet Miss Chen Shuang," Qin Yun said as he turned to the maid beside him. The maid smiled and replied, "Young Master Qin, it will cost twenty taels of silver to meet my Miss Chen Shuang. You must not be too forward, and the meeting can last no longer than half an hour. If Young Master Qin agrees, I will go and convey the message to see if Miss Chen Shuang is willing, and we must also check if there are other guests who wish to meet her, as there is a first-come, first-served policy."

These two guards, one at the seventh level of Qi Refinement and the other at the eighth level of Qi Refinement, are both exceptional masters. This demonstrates the formidable strength of the Liu family's influence

The four floors of Yan Feng Lou, located in the east, west, south, and north, are accessible only to esteemed guests. However, the thresholds for the east and south floors are relatively lower, allowing entry with a modest sum of silver. Yet, for Qin Yun to enter the east floor and meet "Miss Chen Shuang," it would require twenty taels of silver, which is quite daunting, considering that a typical residence in Guangling County is worth only about one hundred taels of silver

"Brother Yun." Miss Chen Shuang rushed over and threw herself into Qin Yun's arms

The maid smiled as she closed the door from the outside before leaving

Given his temperament, how could he fear death? A person of his arrogance naturally aims to expand the escort agency, striving to make it the largest in Guangling County, and even one of the top escort agencies in the entire Jiangzhou. This must be his pursuit. However, he died too early

"Guest? In Guangling County, there are few who dare to make me, Liu Qi, wait slowly. This so-called Young Master Qin, making me wait slowly? He is not worthy!" The fat man shouted loudly, while on the other side of the corridor, a female steward rushed over, calling out from a distance, "Young Master Liu, Young Master Liu, please do not be angry. There is no need to be so upset; it is the people below who do not understand. I will go and speak to them, and have that Young Master Qin leave first."

The fat man, in pain, stood up and shouted, "Don't you two know to catch me?"

"Young Master, we are completely exhausted and can hardly stand up now." The two guards struggled to rise.

Did you hear that? Or is Miss Chen Shuang being considerate? I am giving Miss Chen Shuang face, so hurry up and get lost

Alright, I will go right away. The maid immediately went to deliver the message

"Young Master Liu, there are already guests inside," the maid said anxiously.

At that moment, a graceful figure inside could not help but lift the curtain and walk out, her eyes filled with tears as she looked at Qin Yun

"Please, Young Master Qin," the maid said with a smile

The surrounding guests were speaking casually

... ...

Qin Yun then entered.

The female steward pushed the door open and said, "Young Master Qin, I apologize, you must have heard it outside—"

Qin Yun nodded silently

Her pipa skills are exceptional; she excels in both pipa and sword dance. I have always believed that she could definitely make it into the top ten for this courtesan competition.

Oh, then you should quickly let him leave said the fat man, as he still gave some face to Yan Feng Lou

A lavishly dressed obese man, with an air of arrogance, strode in directly, accompanied by two bodyguards behind him

I am so afraid, so afraid that Brother Yun, you will not return. After six years, Brother Yun, you have finally come back. Miss Chen Shuang released Qin Yun, her eyes filled with tears like pear blossoms as she looked at Qin Yun, saying, "After my brother left, today is the happiest day of my life."

Get lost

A streak of sword energy shot directly downward, grazing the chubby man's face, and piercing into the ground, creating a deep hole in the blue brick pavement that was difficult to see the bottom of. The chubby man touched his face, then looked down at the dark, gaping hole, unable to help but swallow hard, his body trembling slightly.

"Who are you?" the fat man asked

Cultivator, oh cultivator!

The fat man standing in the corridor outside, upon hearing this, sneered and directly stepped inside: "I gave you some face, yet you refuse to leave. It seems I have no choice but to take action. Go, throw this arrogant fool down the stairs."

I also just returned yesterday and only heard about Xie Lei's situation from Tian Bo today. Qin Yun sighed, "It is somewhat better within the county town where there is government protection, but outside the city, in rivers, lakes, and even deep mountains and forests, one never knows where monsters may be lurking. Escorting goods is, after all, a matter of risking one's life."

In the corridor outside

"Young Master Qin, follow me." The maid led the way in front.

"Um, lead the way," Qin Yun said, taking a deep breath and rising to give the order

"Young Master Liu, please do not be angry." Miss Chen Shuang apologized repeatedly, while simultaneously whispering to Qin Yun, "This Young Master Liu is from the Liu family, which is one of the three prominent families in Guangling County. We must not provoke them."

Haha ... ...

... ...

Qin Yun casually pointed with a finger

Go

A sword dance has finally come to an end

The maid approached with a light and cheerful step, her face beaming with a smile. When she reached Qin Yun's side, she leaned in and whispered, "Young Master Qin, Miss Chen Shuang wishes to see you"

"Not good." The fat man turned pale with fear, not daring to speak harshly, and immediately turned to run away

Two guards suddenly charged out with fierce expressions, and before they could be clearly seen, they transformed into two shadows that shot backward, flying out of the door, over the railing, and falling down to the floor below

"Yes." One of the imposing guards immediately stepped forward

Aren't you asking me to reveal my name? Listen carefully, Qin Mansion, Qin Yun

"The Liu family? Even the person in charge of the Liu family would not dare to shout at me, let alone you, a junior of the Liu family." Qin Yun glanced at him and said, "You should obediently jump down from the building yourself, and we can let this matter go. Otherwise, if I throw you down myself, it won't be a light matter."

True essence projection

Qin Yun entered and immediately saw a middle-aged woman standing to the side

Qin Yun is waiting

"Creak." The maid approached the door and pushed it open, saying in a crisp voice: "Miss Chen Shuang, Young Master Qin has arrived"

"Hurry up," Tian Bo urged, "Remember, just say that Young Master Qin wants to see him"

Liu Qi of the Liu family

The female steward was taken aback

The musicians of Yan Feng Lou were somewhat puzzled; why had the sword dance come to a halt? Without giving it much thought, Miss Chen Shuang continued to dance, repeating the previous segment of the music.

lost face

"Get lost quickly." Qin Yun frowned

"Second Young Master." The middle-aged woman also revealed a smile

Qin Yun silently waited

Close the door," Qin Yun instructed the female steward outside the corridor

Yes, yes. The female steward was also startled and closed the door.

The Liu family is a top aristocratic family in Guangling County. According to what Miss Chen Shuang knows, even the silver badge captain "Qin Liehu" cannot compete with the Liu family

"Xiao Shuang," Qin Yun spoke.

Puff