Chapter 5

The shopkeeper did not know what to say, and awkwardly murmured: "Indeed, I do not know, I am not a person from Xuanguo either..."

Dong Li furrowed his brows, remaining silent, lost in thought.

Lingxi stared at the shop assistant, her brows furrowed, and asked: "Where are these shark fins produced?"

Everyone remained silent

"The East Sea Water Mansion..." Mo Ji pondered, "Could this merman be a maid? Did she secretly take the pearl and sneak ashore?"

Mo Ji strained to look out, her head almost poking out of the hall. Just then, the waiter, concerned that the argument might disturb other guests, had just lowered the curtain of the dance hall. She could only see vague shadows of light, but could not make out any figures.

He attentively poured another cup for Lingxi, this time with a larger amount.

Dong Li seemed a bit troubled, glancing at Mo Long and then at Mo Ji. After a while, he slowly took out two smooth, shell-shaped animal horns from his sleeve and said, "What you both say makes sense. How about we draw an oracle..." He brought the two animal horns together in his palm, muttering incantations, and then suddenly spread his hands apart.

Within the Dance Grass Pavilion, Lingxi indeed inquired: "Do you have friends in the East Sea? Who are they?"

These years have been so difficult for me, if only I had the tear of a fish... Mo Ji bit her lip, not continuing her words, her gaze fixed on a distant point, her expression one of stubbornness

Dong Lichang took the pearl, his small eyes, the size of green beans, widened in astonishment. After examining it for a moment, he dropped the pearl into the tea. Amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, the originally milky white pearl gradually transformed into a sky blue color

"Even if there is a fish pearl, it cannot guarantee you a lifetime, at most three to five years of glory" Mo Long stated the matter objectively

Apart from matters related to Mo Ji, Xiahou Feng has never been particularly inclined to think deeply, directly asking: "Who?"

Mochi's reaction was much more intense than his, as she lowered her voice and indignantly exclaimed, "What a narrow road for enemies!"

Xiahou Feng rubbed his fists together: "This old fellow!"

"What happened? What happened?" Xiahou Feng hurriedly asked.

The sound of squeaking mice came from outside, causing Ban Yuanjun's heart to tighten, knowing that there must be some activity in the opposite Qianting Hall. He pretended to get up but stumbled slightly, accidentally dropping a scroll from his sleeve. The scroll fell to the ground and rolled to Lingxi's feet, unfurling as it did so

Lingxi cautiously took a small sip. Hanyuan Jun discreetly picked up a piece of taro, stealing glances at her actions from the corner of his eye. The taste was indeed pleasant, not like alcohol, but rather like a refreshing and sweet syrup. Lingxi gulped down the entire cup in one go

Lingxi was also unceremonious, downing it in one gulp

Ban Yuan Jun waited for a long time, yet could not discern any change in her expression.

It is him

"The cousin of my sister-in-law?" Lingxi pondered for a moment but could not figure out who it might be, "I do not recognize him."

Mo Long cast a sidelong glance at him, remaining silent

Mo Long looked at Mo Ji and said, "Have you not suffered enough in Xishan?"

Mo Ji said unwillingly: "If it were anyone else, it would be fine, but she possesses the Fish Pearl. Falling into the hands of the old demon is truly infuriating"

"Come, eat some vegetables," said Ban Yuanjun with a satisfied smile, lightly tapping his fingers on the table, once, twice... The spell he had just cast was called 'Yushan Qing' which, as the name suggests, could make even a mountain topple, let alone this little girl before him

Lingxi turned his head naturally to observe upon hearing the words. With a wave of his robe sleeves, several distinct beams of purple light were injected into the ham and chicken soup, sweet wine braised meat, and tripe soup on the table. Perhaps due to excessive use of magic, a layer of faint purple haze enveloped the entire table, and he himself felt drained and dizzy.

Halfway through, Jun said with a broad smile: "The East Sea is so vast, and there are many aquatic tribes, so it is not surprising that the young lady does not recognize them. Come, let us first enjoy some fruit snacks." The innkeeper called him softly from outside, and he, unaware of the matter, could only lift the curtain and step out.

After the shopkeeper truthfully informed him, Ban Yuan Jun looked again and found that the spider had already disappeared. Frowning, he instructed, "You convey a message for me: this nut is already in my possession. No matter how large Changliu City is, it must be marked for a path to walk. We shall meet again in the future."

Sixty-seven, sixty-eight ... ... two hundred and three, two hundred and four ... ... Looking at the Lingxi in front of her, who was crunching on the crispy soft bone, Ban Yuanjun's expression was not very good: Why is she still fine? The last time I used this spell, I took down a rhinoceros spirit; it shouldn't have no effect on her.

He could tell that Lingxi clearly came from a wealthy family. Originally, he intended to slowly extract her background and find an opportunity to extort some money from her. From just a few words, he deduced that she should be from the Water Palace of the East Sea. The Water Palace of the East Sea is ruled by dragons, and the status of mermaids is not very high; she is most likely a maid or a dancer who sneaked out with some treasures. Since her status is low, extorting her would not yield much value. At present, with the village head and others watching closely, it would be best to resolve the matter with her as soon as possible.

He glanced at Mo Ji and, without waiting for her to speak, quickly called out: "I would like a cup of hot ginger honey water, a plate of top scholar cakes, and a plate of grand tutor cakes"

This, this ... ...

"Do you recognize the flowers embroidered on the curtain?" He wiped the fine sweat from his forehead and replied with some difficulty, "This place is called the Dance Grass Pavilion. The dance grass is also known as the poppy, and the flowers embroidered on the curtain are indeed those."

Mo Ji was taken aback: "Halfway through, the old demon Jun? This girl really has some skills, she caught his attention as soon as she entered the city. Now, I'm afraid there won't be anything left of her, not even skin and bones"

Mo Long sighed with a smile beside him, saying, "Xiao Feng, you will never amount to much in this life."

"Today happens to be my fasting day, and I must abstain from meat and fish." Ban Yuanjun smiled and said, "Miss, please do not take offense; allow me to have some vegetables and fruits to accompany you."

Previously at the Xishan Stone Wall Spring, Xiahou Feng was thrown out twice by Lingxi, and he was quite dissatisfied with this young lady: "She even manages to control the consumption of shark fin; she really thinks of herself as a prized dish, not even considering what kind of place this is."

Dong Lichang looked at Mo Long and asked, "Can you guess?"

Xiahou Feng appeared more confused than the shop assistant: "What does it mean? What path? What nuts?"

"Why aren't you eating?" Lingxi inquired

After eating a few more bites, Lingxi noticed that the sky outside the window had darkened and asked, "Has the performance at Xiangting begun? Is it far from here?"

Xiahou Feng naturally supported Mo Ji, saying: "Moreover, this old demon has bullied Mo Ji before; I have long wanted to find an opportunity to teach him a good lesson."

Having said that, he waved his hand to dismiss the waiter, then took a small white mouse from his sleeve and placed it on the railing, commanding it to keep a close watch on the movements across the way

Xiahou Feng angrily said: "What do you mean by what he has taken a liking to? I like it too!"

I can say this upfront, he is truly a troublesome child, capable of sending someone flying with just a single wrong word, completely lacking any sense of propriety. " Mo Long reminded Dong Li Chang

Inside the Wucao Pavilion, the shopkeeper has replaced the old table with a sturdy rosewood one, and has served four types of dried fruits and four types of candied fruits. Half Yuan Jun expressed regret, saying: "I originally intended to show a bit of hospitality as a host and treat the young lady to a good meal, but unexpectedly, it only made her angry. I truly deserve to be blamed."

"It is him, of course I recognize him," Lingxi said. "He has been in the Water Palace for many years and rarely comes out to the East Sea. How could you possibly recognize him?"

Seeing this, Mo Ji snorted and finally said nothing

"Even a bear cannot compare to you!" Dong Lichang said as he tucked the beast's horn into his sleeve, chuckling, "Don't worry, from her words, she is not entirely unreasonable."

In the Autumn Hall, upon hearing this, Mo Long raised an eyebrow and continued to leisurely peel the chestnuts. Mo Ji frowned and said, "What a bold claim! What is the background behind this?"

You should at least let us hear something, look at us staring blankly like fools

"Is it very good to drink?" Lingxi had never heard of this wine name and was quite curious. Holding the wine glass, she took a sniff and said, "It has a hint of lotus fragrance."

Setting aside the matter of the shark pearl, the child possesses wealth that, if not rivaling that of a nation, is still substantial. We have shown her a small favor, and she ought to repay it with great gratitude. The village head urged him, "She is like a golden nugget that has fallen from the sky; a little trouble is nothing to worry about"

Lingxi also knew that getting angry at him was of no use, and gritted his teeth as he muttered to himself: "Next time I see a ship from the Xuan Guo Kingdom, one by one, I will overturn them all"

"Why has it changed color?" Moji was taken aback, and then angrily said, "I understand now, this is nothing but a fake pearl. No wonder that merman was so generous, just reaching out for a handful."

I am full, let us go to Xiangting. " Lingxi urged him as she got up

He was lost in thought, even while picking up food. Lingxi watched in astonishment as he picked up a chicken head, chewed it, and swallowed it without spitting out a single bit. She silently turned the plate and then watched as he effortlessly consumed the chicken's backside as well

Rest assured, it is not far, and there will still be some time before it begins

Upon hearing these words, Dong Lichang secretly thought it was not good. His palm quickly reached out, and the silk thread, along with the spider, swiftly retracted, passing through the rain and brushing against the leaves, safely returning to his sleeve.

Speaking of which, this millennium fox demon, known as Ban Yuan Jun, has some connections with Dong Li Chang and others. He was originally a white fox living at the foot of Baiyun Temple, diligently cultivating and achieving some minor success. The master of Baiyun Temple, Ling Xiaozi, noticed the white fox's intelligence and wisdom, so he took him under his wing, offering guidance from time to time. Eventually, the white fox attained human form. A hundred years ago, Ling Xiaozi ascended to immortality, and the white fox entered the mortal realm, taking the name Ban Yuan Jun. Over time, as the tides of time changed, he gradually lost his original heart and became entangled in the sea of vice and misfortune, consumed by greed and indulgence.

Half-heartedly smiling, Jun said casually: "This is to remind the esteemed guest that if you don't eat soon, it will get cold. Come, let me serve a bowl of chicken soup for the young lady. This clear chicken soup is enhanced with ham and pine nuts, making it exceptionally delicious."

"Of course not you. How could he compare to you? He is merely a millennia-old scourge, while you are eternal, eternal, and ever so eternal." Xiahou Feng flattered, "Your Majesty, may I request you to unleash your keen ears to listen?"

Dong Lichang opened the box and took a glance, smiling as he explained: "Even if a fly is small, it is still meat and vegetables. This time, I heard that you encountered a generous young lady?"

Suddenly, a sharply raised voice from outside caught his attention; it was very familiar. He lifted the beaded curtain and, through the sparse bamboo leaves, saw the snow-blue garment inside the dance pavilion across from him

Mo Ji was overjoyed: "Really! That means we can just go ahead and seize it directly"

With a crisp sound, the beast's horn fell to the ground, fortuitously in a正 and反 position

Dong Li Chang made a gesture for silence and said, "Still talking about the shark fin issue"

I have some friends in the East China Sea, but I wonder if the young lady recognizes them

He said this, and Lingxi felt somewhat guilty: "Forget it, this is a matter between the Xuan Guo and the East Sea, it is not their fault."

Do you still sell shark fin here

Xiahou Feng, lost in thought, came to his senses after a moment and waved his hand, saying: "Who cares who they are, anyway, this trip has been worth it! ... ... Innkeeper, hurry up and serve the dishes, we want the scallion rabbit and lotus duck skewers, and the soup with bone-in lamb should not be stewed too soft; it needs to have some chewiness to be delicious"

Mo Ji, however, was after the fish scale pearl on Lingxi, which naturally could not be considered a righteous path, and thus merely snorted.

"Indeed!" Xiahou Feng joyfully exclaimed, "Rescuing that young lady from the hands of the old demon is certainly the right thing to do. This divination is truly accurate!"

The tricolor bead? Xiahou Feng picked up the pearl, held it in his hand, and watched as the sky blue gradually faded.

Guess!

The shopkeeper, thinking that she was concerned about the quality of the shark fin, replied with a smile, "Miss, rest assured, these shark fins are sourced from the pristine waters of the Baisha sea area in the East China Sea. Our establishment simmers the shark fins in a superior ham and chicken broth, adding fresh bamboo shoots and rock sugar until tender, resulting in a smooth and delicate texture

Ban Yuanjun raised his head and gave Lingxi a slight apologetic smile: "I almost forgot to pour wine for the young lady, how careless of me! The 'Lotus Heart' in this establishment is clear yet not thin, rich yet not heavy; I hope the young lady will savor it carefully.

Lingxi was indifferent to the flowers and plants around her, merely exclaiming "Oh" as she lowered her head to look at the dishes, which shimmered with a hazy purple light. Curiously, she asked, "Do the dishes here continue to shine while eating? How strange!" Having lived mostly in the sea, she found everything on land to be novel. Moreover, due to Jun's exceptional treatment of her, she did not immediately think of the peculiar dishes in a negative light.

Yes, yes... that, I am the one who has taken a liking to her... because you have taken a liking to her, that is why I have taken a liking to her." Xiahou Fengtian, fearless of heaven and earth, was only afraid of Mo Ji, and hurriedly stammered an explanation

As he spoke, he stood up, personally holding the jug to pour wine for Lingxi. Where his robe sleeves concealed, a faint, almost imperceptible trace of deep purple slipped from his fingertips, swiftly seeping into the wine cup

Mo Ji, whose thoughts had been exposed, felt a bit angry: "There is no need for me to take action. Someone like her, both foolish and clumsy, recklessly offending others, how long can she survive in Changliu City? When she is on the verge of death, I will take out the Jiaozhu, which would not be a waste, nor can it be considered that I harmed her!"

"Have you taken a liking to her pearl?" Regarding Mo Ji's feelings, Dong Li Zhang was fully aware.

Mo Long shook his head in contemplation, recalling Lingxi's words—"It is neither theft nor robbery, it is simply my own."

It is indeed her

Mo Long took out two or three more from the brocade bag, playing with them in his hand, feeling increasingly puzzled: "It takes several years to obtain one?"

Mo Ji threw a melon seed, hitting Xiahou Feng squarely on the forehead, and said: "You can act like a fool, just don't involve me... Your Majesty, let us also listen in."

Dong Li Chang is not a troublemaker; he has always adhered to the principle of not offending others if they do not offend him. Ban Yuan Jun, on the other hand, walks around arrogantly all day long, and as long as he does not block the way, Dong Li Chang treats him as if he were invisible. Ban Yuan Jun is aware that he is not yet strong enough and does not dare to provoke him. Therefore, over the years, both sides have managed to coexist peacefully.

Halfway through, Jun smiled broadly: "Try it, how does it taste?"

Dong Li Chang found himself at a loss against them. When he spoke again, it was already in the tone of Ban Yuan Jun—inside the Wu Cao Pavilion, Ban Yuan Jun did not expect that Ling Xi, with her bright eyes, white teeth, and beautiful appearance, would possess a temperament as fierce as fire and as irritable as thunder. He hurriedly opened his mouth to advise: "I say, Miss Ling Xi..."

Too lazy to chat with them, Mo Long took out a redwood box from his bosom and pushed it to Dong Li Zhang, saying irritably: "Is this all there is? We went out of our way for this, have you and the Lu family become relatives?"

Before the shopkeeper could finish speaking, a perfectly good camphor wood table suddenly cracked in half with a loud bang and collapsed. Half-Yuan Jun, who was elegantly fanning himself, was nearly struck in the eye by flying wood chips and was startled. The East Lane Chief, known for his keen hearing, was also startled by the loud noise and hurriedly dug at his ears.

Uh... okay, okay

Mo Ji glanced at him and muttered, "Just die from being stupid."

Dongli Changxidao: "Treasure hexagram, great auspice, this matter can be accomplished"

Lingxi was unwilling to elaborate further: "Hmm."

Mo Ji glanced at him as if he were an idiot: "Impossible, how could Long Ge resemble a mere plant or tree."

Lingxi eagerly drank a bowl and asked, "I see that it is already dark; the performance in the courtyard should have started, right?"

Without needing to say anything, Dong Lichang was also very interested in this matter. He then took out a small black spider from his sleeve, placed it in his palm, and blew a breath. The spider floated out with the force of the wind, trailing its silk, passing through the beaded curtain, bamboo leaves, and rain mist, finally landing on the window frame of the Dance Grass Pavilion. The silk was soft, almost imperceptible. Dong Lichang lightly rested his finger on the suspended silk, and all the sounds from the Dance Grass Pavilion fell into his ears.

"Do you recognize the owner of the clam farm, Miss?" he asked

Dong Li Chang cast a questioning glance at Xia Hou Feng, who, fearing to provoke Mo Ji, responded by mouthing the words "merfolk". This piqued Dong Li Chang's interest even more; he made a gesture and his gaze penetrated through the walls and foliage, allowing him to see clearly the people in the Dance Grass Pavilion

She was watching with great interest when suddenly someone pushed her from behind. She stumbled forward and felt a sudden chill in her upper body, as if she had fallen into a world of ice and snow. Her vision became hazy, and she could not see clearly. ... Suddenly, someone pulled her back, and she finally saw clearly in front of her. It was still the same painting, with no other abnormalities, but how could it have been like that just now ...

This is not a fake pearl; it is called a tricolor bead

"Can you guess who she is with?" After retracting his gaze, Dong Li's expression fluctuated between dark and light.

Who doesn't know how to use clichés! Although Xiahou Feng said this, his ears were perked up even more.

Is the girl from the East China Sea?" He seemed to ask casually

A shark that has had its fins cut off can only wait slowly to die in the sea, even being eaten by its own kind; this is cruelty! Lingxi, unable to contain her anger, said, "If I were to chop off your hands and feet but not kill you, allowing you to wait slowly to die, how would you feel about that?"

What is the origin of this girl? In order to cast a spell, she has already exerted all her strength, and Half-Yuan Jun is so infuriated that his teeth itch. His mind races as he contemplates what method to use to subdue her

He called out to the shop assistant who was about to leave: "Who is in the Autumn Cutting Hall?"

It turns green when it encounters water, turns red when it meets fire, and turns yellow when it touches the earth. Therefore, it is called the three-colored pearl, which has always been kept in the water palace of the East Sea and is not sold in the market. The village chief looked at Mo Long's hand in disbelief, asking, "Who on earth is that young lady?"

Halfway through, Jun hesitated for a moment, contemplating how to gauge the situation, and said: "Do you recognize Uncle Sun Ao, the commander of the East Sea Water Guard?"

Hmm?

The shopkeeper looked at her with a pitiful expression, his face alternating between blue and white. Half Yuan Jun, standing nearby, tried to mediate and comfort her, saying: "Miss, you have a compassionate heart, and you are absolutely right. From now on, I will no longer consume such inhumane things. You are not allowed to eat them either, do you understand?" The shopkeeper hurriedly responded in agreement.

The young lady misunderstood; he is not my friend. The person I know is his sister-in-law's cousin.

"The curtain is nothing special." Lingxi turned around in confusion.

I don't care. "Mochi has a stubborn personality, "One day at a time."

After listening to the somewhat muddled message from the shop assistant, Mo Long coldly laughed and said, "He really thinks of himself as a person"

"Without fur?" Xiahou Feng said in surprise, "Could it be that it is of the same kind as Mo Ji?"

Indeed, the Xuan Guo is adjacent to the East China Sea, and the seafood they sell is genuine and of high quality, with no deception whatsoever, so the young lady can rest assured

Inside the Dance Grass Pavilion, Ban Yuan Jun furrowed his brows, as he did not expect that the East Village Chief would eavesdrop on their conversation. This meant that there were others who wanted to snatch the meat that was almost in his grasp. The immediate course of action was to quickly swallow this piece of fresh meat.

"Do not rush, take your time to observe. Two trigrams aligned in a line represent the Yang trigram; when the tips of the trigrams meet, it signifies the purest form of Yang, which corresponds to the Li trigram. The essence of Li is to steadfastly adhere to the right path, which will inevitably lead to success," explained the village chief from the East.

Inside the Dance Grass Pavilion

The restaurant served the dishes one by one, and Dong Li let out a long sigh as he picked up his chopsticks to select the food

You are knowledgeable about goods, please give an estimate.

"You grew a brain just to be a decoration, huh? You can't even remember what I've taught you after a few times," Mo Ji scolded him, hitting him lightly, her own hand hurting badly. Xia Houfeng felt sorry for her and kept rubbing her hand. Mo Ji helplessly explained to him: "The old demon said that girl has already caught his eye, and we should mind our own business."

Mo Long looked amused and teased, "Xiao Feng, you have really made progress; with just one glance from her, you already know what to do..."

Mo Long pondered for a moment, furrowing his brow and saying, "Could it be that white fox?"

"In the Baisha Sea area... So, is this shark fin being sold here by the people of Xuanguo?" Lingxi asked again

Dong Li was displeased: "Who are you calling an old thing?"

Several years ago, he became infatuated with Mo Ji, captivated by her charm. He cast a spell to reveal her true form and imprisoned her within a painting. Dong Lizhang and Mo Long went through considerable trouble to rescue her. He wept bitterly, prostrating himself and begging for mercy. Dong Lizhang, being an old acquaintance of Ling Xiaozu, spared him for the sake of their past friendship. Over the years, he has befriended the powerful of Chang Liu, practiced dark arts, and became a disciple under the eldest son of the Yue family, Ji Guizi, effectively establishing himself as a dominant figure in Chang Liu.

The waiter, fearing that Lingxi might find the dishes unsatisfactory, came to inquire whether all the fish and shrimp dishes had been replaced. After a moment of contemplation, Hanyuan nodded in agreement and was about to lift the curtain to return when he caught a fleeting glimpse of a glimmer in the corner of his eye. Suddenly turning his head—following the silk thread, he saw a small black spider crawling on the window frame, and at the other end of the silk thread, it floated and swayed, intertwining and disappearing into the Jianqiu Hall.

Half-heartedly, he felt a sense of doubt and decided to try once more. He smiled at Lingxi and said, "Miss, have you noticed the curtain behind you?"

Lingxi did not think too much, bending down to pick it up, tilting her head to see that the painting depicted a large mansion, with people moving inside, quite amusing

Where is Lord Huazha?

"Your Majesty, what do you say?" Mo Ji refused to give up and turned to the East Village Chief, "Logically speaking, we encountered him first, so why should he take precedence? Isn't that right?"

Lingxi shook her head

No wonder my sister often says I am picky; it turns out that these people outside are truly not picky at all. She seemed to be lost in thought

The Xuan Guo Kingdom is truly overstepping its bounds! Lingxi completely ignored him, clenching her fist, her face filled with anger, and questioned, "The Xuan Guo Kingdom and the Eastern Sea Water Palace have long established a pact. The people of Xuan Guo are not allowed to fish during the summer and autumn seasons, to cut off fish fins, or to cruelly kill aquatic creatures. Are you not aware of this?"

In the Autumn Hall, Mo Long peeled out a golden chestnut and tossed it into his mouth, casually saying: "Xiao Feng, you should learn well and listen to how this old demon extracts information."

Mo Long smiled and said, "She is not just generous with her spending." As she spoke, she pinched out a pearl the size of a pigeon egg and placed it in front of Dong Li Chang.

They spoke with laughter, yet Dong Li's expression grew increasingly serious. After a while, he turned to Mo Long and asked, "What are your thoughts?"

Just a moment ago, I saw him eating chicken, so how can he now be talking about fasting? Could it be that he has forgotten? Lingxi felt puzzled in her heart, but she did not take it to heart. She continued to eat a good deal of dishes, still maintaining her usual demeanor.

With a hint of melancholy on his face, Dong Li said slowly, "I also saw it once many years ago. It is said to be produced in the deepest trench of the East China Sea, and it takes several years to obtain one..."

Old demon, I do not have a good impression of him, but there is no need to confront him directly. Mo Long said indifferently, the rule is to keep our own waters separate from others, and he still has Ji Guizi behind him, so why should we disturb our peace over a troublesome child

"Miss, do not be anxious, there is still some time left." The one who is truly anxious is Ban Yuanjun, yet he must maintain a facade of calmness, "Is it good? How about another bowl? Or perhaps you would like to try the tripe soup..."

"Are you interested in her?" Mo Ji raised an eyebrow and said in a displeased tone

I have heard of it, but I have never seen it. Lingxi stated truthfully, Although he is from the East China Sea, he spends most of his time in the North China Sea

Mo Long glanced at the beast horn on the ground, then fixed his gaze on Dong Li Zhang. He was aware that Dong Li Zhang possessed the skill of divination, able to obtain any hexagram he desired, and he was too lazy to expose him. "Let’s set aside the talk of adhering to the righteous path; retrieving her from the white fox is not a big deal. However, the white fox will definitely report this, and it’s likely that Ji Guizi will come to trouble us. We are living a peaceful life in Changliu City, and it is not worth it for such a troublesome child."