Chapter 5, Jiao Bone (Part 1)

"At the back," the shop assistant pointed to the location of the back door, "you can see it as soon as you turn left after exiting the back door"

Tang Qianlin smiled and said, "Once Father takes on the job and earns some money, I will take you out for a feast, alright?"

The man forcefully pushed aside the shop assistant and strode towards the back door in pursuit. The heavy footsteps of several individuals thudded against the ground, causing the nearby tables to tremble slightly.

Tang Qianlin sat there, casting a sidelong glance at Chu Lekang not far away. Although Chu Lekang appeared calm, Tang Qianlin could still discern that his breathing was uneven and that the pallor of his face had overshadowed the redness of his cheeks caused by the cold, indicating that he had been injured

As he stood up, Tang Qianlin in the corner also rose, softly reminding his son: "Zicheng, stay here and do not wander off, wait for your father to return"

Tang Qianlin coldly turned to look at Yi Mocheng, this young man already knew his identity, but who was he? And what was his purpose?

"Go back." Yi Mochen said with a grin, "Go back and continue fighting. Either you three kill him, or he kills you. Hurry up, I don't want to say it a second time"

However, Yi Mochen was quite curious about the bundle next to the father's feet. The appearance of the bundle was peculiar, resembling a large wine pouch, with five flat elongated objects that could not be fully contained within the bundle, leaving one-third exposed.

The shopkeeper happily accepted the money: "Alright, what would this young master like to eat? Just name it!"

After a long while, Chu Lekang stood up, supporting himself on the table, and asked the shop assistant: "Excuse me, is there a restroom?"

Tang Zicheng remained silent, while Yi Mocheng took out some cash and handed it to the waiter, saying: "Whatever he wants to eat, just bring it."

"Really?" The bald man clearly did not believe Yi Mocheng, "Master Yi, don't mess with me."

I know. " Yi Mochen said coldly, " but you should not know who I am. "

The disciple asked, "Who are you?"

Yi Mochen simply said: "Good"

However, when he arrived at the tavern, he found that the spot he had chosen was already occupied by the father and son, and he could not approach them to ask for the seat.

Yi Mochen's gaze was fixed on that pile of bones, remaining silent.

In 6 years, in 1938, the puppet Manchukuo city of Harbin, the old expatriate district

Yi Mochen asked: "Did you bring any contraband?"

Yi Mo Chen said: "Since you feel it is unsafe, shall we change the location, or discuss it another day"

Downward Phoenix Spear

Tang Zicheng nodded understandingly and sat there quietly, yet his stomach continued to rumble

Tang Zicheng nodded: "Understood"

Yi Mochen shook his head slightly: "It is evident that the members of the Eight-Phase Gate have been recruited by the Japanese."

When Tang Zicheng was about to get up to pour some water, he suddenly remembered something and asked, "Father, you haven't eaten anything."

In the corner, the curious Tang Zicheng also saw that bundle and quietly asked, "Father, what is that?"

Tang Zicheng realized his mistake and immediately lowered his head, pretending to drink water

Just as Yi Mochen was contemplating his next course of action, the door was pushed open again, and several burly men in coats walked in. They glanced around the shop and pointed to the table where Chu Lekang's bag was still placed, asking, "Where did that person go?"

Yi Mochen shook his head: "I don't know, and I am also very curious as to why they would know that this is a dragon bone"

Tang Zicheng looked closely, almost unable to resist walking over to take a look. After a long while, Tang Zicheng's eyes brightened, and he slightly raised his voice, saying: "Jiao Gu!"

Tang Qianlin stood there, took a deep breath, and looked at the disciple who had returned to his side, as the disciple drew a dagger and held it in his hand

When Yi Mochen stepped out of the back door, the first thing he saw was a disciple of the Eight Trigrams Sect lying in the snow, while the remaining three had already surrounded Tang Qianlin

Tang Zicheng nodded: "Understood"

Yi Mochen also got up and walked over slowly, instructing the waiter: "Bring this child a plate of Guo Bao Rou, a roasted chicken, and five steamed buns"

Tang Zicheng nodded: "Oh, then I will drink some more water"

Tang Qianlin subconsciously glanced towards the tavern entrance: "Waiting for your master uncle."

The bald man threw down his burden and got up to leave the tavern

At this point, the disciple suddenly realized something, and Yi Mochen smiled and said: "Yes, I am your father, obedient son, go and fight."

After speaking, Yi Mocheng asked the puzzled Tang Zicheng: "Is that enough?"

The disciples feared the pistol, yet still spoke defiantly: "Do you know who we are?"

Yi Mochen smiled and said: "The man of your grandmother's daughter-in-law."

Baldy said: "Nonsense, I know that life is more important than anything else. If the security bureau catches me, then don't expect to come out alive."

Upon this thought, Yi Mochen looked out the window and noticed that there were suddenly many more people on the street. Some were selling cigarettes, some were walking back and forth with their bundles, and some were even just wandering around. However, regardless of what these people were doing, they would all, consciously or unconsciously, cast a glance in the direction of the tavern

The tavern remained exceptionally quiet, with everyone eating and drinking in silence. However, the atmosphere was noticeably more strange compared to before, as everyone was filled with mutual suspicion, speculating about what might happen next

Yi Mochen shook his head and said: "My greatest characteristic is being shameless, and my personality is quite peculiar. When others ask me to do something, I deliberately refuse to do it. The more you tell me to leave, the more firmly I will stand my ground"

As soon as these two words were spoken, Yi Mocheng and the bald man were both taken aback, and immediately turned to look at Tang Zicheng, while Tang Qianlin also stared at Tang Zicheng.

Just as Tang Qianlin was about to greet Chu Lekang, Chu Lekang walked towards another empty seat, not casting a glance at Tang Qianlin throughout the entire process

Father, I would like to have another steamed bun. After licking the last bit of oil from the plate clean, Tang Zicheng put down the plate and made this rather reasonable request

Tang Qianlin reached into his bag, rummaged for a long time, but took nothing out, and could only shake his head at his son

Is the dragon bone considered a prohibited item? The bald man seemed a bit flustered, "Fortunately, I trust you; I didn't bring any weapons when I went out"

A bald man wrapped in a fur coat appeared at the door, glanced around the shop, and walked straight towards Yi Mochen. After sitting down, he patted the bundle in his hands and said: "Master Yi, here is the item you requested"

One of the disciples of the Eightfold Gate raised his hand and pointed at Yi Mochen, saying: "What are you looking at? Tired of living? Get lost!"

The bald man was taken aback: "Security Bureau? What a damn nuisance! How come these bastards are everywhere."

Yi Mochen wiped the fog on the glass with his hand, watching the Japanese gendarmes marching in formation outside.

Tang Qianlin said: "Remember, you live for yourself, not to be filial to me, do you understand?"

Tang Qianlin turned his head and glanced: "I told you before, now I will test you."

Dressed as a traveling merchant, Yi Mocheng sat in the tavern. This young man, barely in his twenties, had untouched food and drink laid out before him. His every gesture exuded a remarkable presence, distinctly different from those of his peers who were similarly young and just starting out.

When he turned back, Yi Mocheng instinctively glanced at a father and son sitting in the corner. That seat was originally his, as there was a back door behind it, allowing him to escape directly through that door in case of any unforeseen circumstances

The three disciples of the Eight-Phase Gate instinctively took a step back upon hearing these three words, and began to scrutinize Tang Qianlin from head to toe again

The bald man looked at Yi Mocheng with suspicion: "Master Yi, do you know those two?"

Yi Mochen pointed to the table and said, "Open it and take a look"

Although it was said this way, that disciple did not dare to step forward, for anyone in the martial world knows that the Downed Phoenix Spear is the weapon of the Zha Bu.

The foolish disciple was taken aback: "My grandmother's daughter-in-law's ... ... "

"Good!" Tang Zicheng also smiled and said, "Father, who are we waiting for here?"

There is a situation. Yi Mochen said in a low voice, There are quite a few eyes outside, and their origins are unknown. They might be the police, but it is most likely personnel from the security bureau.

"Are you joking with me?" Yi Mochen said with a smile, "According to the rules, the seller's goods cannot be exposed; otherwise, there is no way to negotiate the deal"

Do not be afraid! One of the disciples said, "Three against one."

The disciple left Tang Qianlin's side and walked straight towards Yi Mocheng. Just as he was about to strike with his fist, he froze, for Yi Mocheng had drawn a handgun and aimed it at his nose

The shop assistant said: "I went to the restroom, it's just behind."

Tang Qianlin smiled and said: "Alright, the water pipe is full"

At a glance, one could tell that the father and son were from the inner regions, wrapped in layers upon layers. The most amusing part was that the child was wearing two thin hats to keep warm, indicating that they had not anticipated the extreme cold of the Northeast before their arrival

Although Chu Lekang's hands were extremely fast, he was still seen by Yi Mocheng, who had been staring at him intently.

At that moment, the tavern door opened, and a cold wind rushed in. The waiter immediately stepped forward to greet the guests, and the attention of everyone in the establishment instinctively turned towards the entrance

Chu Lekang nodded and walked straight towards the back door. As he passed by Tang Qianlin, he threw a sachet in his hand over.

However, the change in expression on Tang Qianlin's face was captured by Yi Mocheng's eyes. He realized that these two individuals knew each other, but why did the man who entered not acknowledge the person waiting for him?

When Yi Mocheng clearly saw the fragrance pouch and the patterns on its surface, his eyes suddenly brightened. He knew that the opportunity he had been waiting for had arrived, and the person he had been searching for had also appeared

The bald man pondered for a moment and said, "Let's change the location; I will decide the place. Is that alright?"

Tang Qianlin cast a sidelong glance at Yi Mocheng, who stepped aside and smiled, saying: "Don't mind me, you all continue; I am just passing by to watch the excitement"

Strange! Isn't that the person from the Eightfold Gate? The bald man was extremely surprised, How could they be wearing the overcoats of the Security Bureau?

Tang Qianlin picked up his bag and quickly walked towards the back door

However, the Liao capture is not something that ordinary people can handle

Although the voices of the father and son were very low, they were still heard by Yi Mochen quite clearly. He did not look over but pretended to still be examining the pile of bones, while also pricking up his ears to listen to the conversation between Tang Qianlin and his father

"Hey, they are using weapons," Yi Mochen said with a smile, "You should also take out your lower phoenix spear."

The bald man had no choice but to carefully open the bundle, revealing the white, bony remains coiled together inside.

Although the sky has darkened, it is only four thirty in the afternoon

The bald man looked around and said, "Isn't it inconvenient here?"

Tang Qianlin was about to say something, but Tang Zicheng interrupted, saying: "I know you are going to say that you are not hungry. In fact, you have given all the food to me. Father, rest assured, I will definitely be filial to you."

After speaking, the bald man wrapped up the bundle again. Just as the two were about to leave, the tavern door opened once more, and this time, standing at the entrance was Chu Lekang, who had appeared six years ago at Fei Si Mountain, the very person Tang Qianlin had been waiting for

The bald man displayed a look of surprise and quickly said, "I have to go now. By the way, I'll send you the dragon bone. Goodbye"

Yi Mochen, however, remained completely unperturbed: "I didn't bring any either, so that's fine. Let's just observe the situation as it unfolds. Remember, absolutely do not meddle in matters that do not concern us"

What is that? A weapon? It doesn't seem like it