Chapter 8: Those who betray from within shall be killed

This startled her greatly, for she was well aware of Li Dakai's character. Although he appeared kind on the surface and was generous, treating his subordinates well, this was contingent upon the subordinates not making any mistakes

Er Niu was closely followed by those two maidservants.

Li Dakai did not speak, but instead asked in a low voice: "Have I ever told you that while enjoying the food I provide, you should not engage in actions that undermine me?"

There were as many as 100,000 taels of silver, nearly the total amount earned by Li Dakai in the previous year.

And that heavy bag, without needing to say, is certainly filled with silver

At that moment, Li Dakai saw a portly man leaving with a satisfied smile, and thus he jested, "Mr. Zhou, you are out so quickly."

With these thoughts in mind, he leisurely returned to his residence

There is a saying that one should not put all their eggs in one basket

However, just as her hand was lifted halfway, her fair wrist was grasped by Er Niu's palm, preventing her from pulling it down.

Silver is indeed a valuable commodity, who does not appreciate it

Cui Guo looked at him, her eyes filled with an almost overflowing fear

Li Dakai let out a low, commanding shout filled with authority

As he walked past an alley on a street, he suddenly saw a figure that looked familiar to him

Cui Guo, you should have known me for a long time. Tell me, what do you think would be the consequence of betraying me from within

However, in this world, there are cultivators, and within their hearts, the seed of ambition begins to take root

I have long admired the esteemed name of Lord Li, and today I finally have the honor of meeting you in person

Su Liuer observed the situation and, although she did not know what had happened, she was certain that Cui Guo had offended Li Dakai

When it came to the word "play," Li Dakai deliberately emphasized his tone

As soon as Li Dakai walked in, many guests noticed him and immediately stood up, cupping their hands in salute, saying: "Good morning, Master Li."

Ah!

A maid served him tea, while another massaged his shoulders, allowing Li Da to indulge in great enjoyment

Su Liuer clearly sensed that the atmosphere with Li Dakai was somewhat off, which made her heart tighten, unsure of what had happened

Li Dakai let out a cold snort and then got up to leave

Not only do those under her command have to obey her and act according to her mood, but even the guests cater to her, giving her a sense of pride and satisfaction

"Hehe... there are still matters at home, so I will take my leave first." The man, referred to as Master Zhou, cupped his hands in salute.

Only a scream was heard

Master ... ... I truly do not have it!

The other party seems to be trying to buy off Cui Guo with silver, apparently intending to obtain some "information" about the brothels, but was rejected by Cui Guo

As she spoke, she rushed forward and slapped Cui Guo across the face

This made him beam with joy; at this rate, in less than three months, he will be able to gather five hundred thousand taels.

He is in a good mood because he is about to gather enough money to purchase the Shu Mai Dan

This emerald fruit is quite good. Knowing to follow Li Dakai's instructions, that is, not to disclose commercial secrets, it is worth giving a good commendation upon returning.

That was a maid dressed in green, and Li Dakai recognized her as the personal servant of Su Liuer, who seemed to be called... Cuiguo.

She has encountered countless people and is more discerning than the average person. She knows that someone like Li Dakai is undoubtedly a ruthless character.

Li Da opened his eyes wide with surprise, stepped forward to catch the pigeon, and removed a small tube from its leg, which contained a secret letter

At this point, Cui Guo's body was trembling violently

He walked into the hall and sat down in the armchair.

Before long, they arrived outside the newly opened brothel

Especially since she has earned quite a bit of money, more than she has ever seen in her entire life.

As for those two personal maids, they are currently standing outside the door on guard

Although it is not yet evening, the tea house is already crowded with people

Upon closer inspection, it turns out that the head belongs to Su Liuer

If a mistake is made, then it will be different

However, Cui Guo decisively pushed the heavy bag back, causing the smile on the middle-aged man's face to freeze.

Then Su Liuer asked, "What... what is going on here?"

Hmm?

After Cui Guo said a couple of sentences, she hurriedly ran out of the alley and then walked away quickly

Li Dakai was eating sunflower seeds while watching Cui Guo.

This approach is far more dangerous than his purchase of the Shumai Dan to unblock the meridians. For the time being, it is not advisable

Hmph

At this moment, Su Liuer's eyes widened as a severed head rolled to the front of Cui Guo, as if it were staring at her, filled with unwillingness and disbelief.

As soon as he walked into the backyard, he saw a white dove standing on a nearby bonsai, cooing softly

After listening to Er Niu's report, Li Da narrowed his eyes and asked, "Is that true?"

After speaking, she added: "Today, the owner of the Moon Viewing Pavilion insisted on talking to me and even gave me a lot of silver, asking me to tell them how we manage our affairs. However, I refused and did not say another word to him."

Just as he was lost in his inner reverie, Er Niu quickly walked in from outside. When he reached Li Dakai's side, he whispered a few words in his ear

As soon as she finished speaking, an unusual sound was heard.

The person who screamed turned out to be Cui Guo

Li Dakai, having spent a considerable amount of money, has also attracted a number of young women

After he finished reading it, he tore the secret letter into strips, while his brow furrowed tightly

Especially since he is already in his fifties, he may not have many years left to live, and who wouldn't desire immortality

During this period, her life could be described as rich and pleasant; it can be said that these are the easiest days she has lived in her entire life

Er Niu drew a short knife from his waist and with a swift motion, a beautiful woman's head fell to the ground

Emerald fruit

Her heart was pounding, indicating extreme nervousness

Cui Guo was startled, and in her trembling voice, she stammered: "... kill ..."

In this past month, the earnings can be described as abundant and overflowing.

Therefore, Li Dakai chose to pursue the path of immortality, without placing all his hopes on that Gongsun Yang.

After sitting down, Li Dakai grabbed a handful of sunflower seeds and began to crack them open, casually tossing the shells onto the ground

Every day's position must be reserved in advance; otherwise, one can only watch the dancers perform from the river outside

He spent a considerable amount of money, commanding people to search everywhere for a method that would allow ordinary individuals to embark on the path of cultivation, and now he has indeed received a useful piece of information.

Er Niu always stood by his side, rarely leaving him

Finally, this middle-aged man took out a heavy bag from his waist, grasped her hand, and placed it in her palm

Upon seeing Li Dakai enter, Su Liuer exclaimed softly, then brushed off the sunflower seed shells from her clothes, smiling as she walked towards Li Dakai, her face beaming with joy. "Brother Kaikai, what brings you here in person"

After a brief moment, Li Dake finally spoke.

The business of the brothel is far more prosperous than Li Da had imagined

"The subordinate witnessed it with his own eyes." Er Niu nodded

Li Dakai saw through it but did not speak out, thinking that if he could get his hands on some medicine that could enhance performance to sell, he would definitely make a fortune

Li Dakai smiled and returned the greeting: "Hehehe... everyone enjoy your food, drinks, and entertainment..."

Since one has come all this way, how can one be at ease without trying it out?

At this moment, Cui Guo was lowering her head, looking somewhat nervous. In front of her, a middle-aged man was smiling and saying something to her

On this day, Li Da walked contentedly down the street, accompanied by two young maidservants, enjoying the warmth of the sun with a pleasant expression.

Cui Guo immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Li Da, saying: "My lord, I did not, I did not!"

Upon hearing his words, Cui Guo's delicate body trembled, and she immediately stepped forward, "I... I am but a servant..."

Puff

Within just one month of opening, it has almost attracted all the regular patrons of Qianliu County

Amidst the enthusiastic greetings of the crowd, Li Dakai finally made his way to the third floor and arrived at a room, pushing the door open

After speaking, she instinctively wrapped her arms around Li Dakai's arm, assisting him to sit in the position she had just occupied.

In fact, the life before him is exactly the kind of existence that Li Dakai longed for when he was in his hometown, with wealth at his disposal, women available, and status attained

Li Dakai pondered, the middle-aged man seemed to be the manager of another brothel

Say

Su Liuer was sitting in the room, cracking sunflower seeds, while Cui Guo was carefully attending to her side

Upon hearing this, Su Liuer was taken aback for a moment, then looked at Cui Guo with immense anger, "I will beat you to death, you little wretch, how dare you betray me!"

It is a pleasure to meet you, Master Li