Chapter 5, Debt Repayment? Do you think you are very wealthy?

It is said.

I did not expect that in this small Huai Prefecture, one could actually encounter blood jade. No wonder the Eighteen Riders of Yan Yun were not only unperturbed by the white jade in his hand, but instead looked down upon it.

Moreover, these people say that that fellow Luotong looks down on this kind of jade

At this moment, Li Shimin could not wait to find Luo Tong immediately, grabbing him by the collar and questioning him about the origin of this blood jade.

This time in Huaizhou, it was well worth the visit

However, just when Li Shimin was confidently convinced that the Eighteen Riders of Yanyun were ignorant of value, the crowd present burst into laughter.

Cheng Yaojin was taken aback

Cheng Yaojin smirked and said: "My lord, they are serious about this. I can take on five of them; how many can you handle?"

In Huizhou, although Luo Tong has produced many extravagant items, such things are absent here. Moreover, the Yanyun Eighteen Riders are merely subordinates of Luo Tong; how could they possibly recognize such exquisite white jade

This blood jade was also possessed by Li Shimin, but he did not wear it himself. Instead, he gave it to the ailing Empress Changsun, hoping that the blood jade could help nurture her health.

Are these eighteen individuals not only skilled in martial arts but also knowledgeable about jade

If Luo Tong were here, a single sentence would resolve the matter at hand

This is impossible!

Your Majesty, are you intentionally trying to trouble Luo Tong?

Reaching out to push aside Cheng Yaojin, Li Shimin stepped forward, his expression calm as he took a white jade pendant from his waist and handed it to Luo Yi

Hit the hammer

As he spoke, Yan Yun and the eighteen riders, led by Li Shimin and Cheng Yaojin, were brought out of the Tianxiang Building

Li Shimin was very angry; he felt insulted. These common people surely had never seen such jade and thought that this kind of jade was just ordinary jade

The words of the crowd left Li Shimin momentarily stunned

With more blood jade, Empress Changsun's body would receive additional nourishment, increasing the possibility of recovery

Luo Yi chuckled and said: "It's a gift from someone else"

This person is truly interesting, actually saying that the Eighteen Riders of Yanyun do not recognize valuable items

Where did you get this blood jade? Would you be willing to part with it? Li Shimin expressed a hint of envy

Luo Yi looked at Cheng Yaojin blocking his way and smirked, "So you mean you don't want to stay and be a turtle slave?"

He desires to obtain the blood jade, but he cannot bring himself to directly ask Luo Tong for it

Luo Yi chuckled without offering any explanation, instead glancing at the piece of white jade in his hand that belonged to Li Shimin: "This jade pendant is quite decent in the hands of an ordinary person, and it is indeed worth 5,000 taels. Let tonight's matter end here"

Rotong, you rascal, you aren't still sleeping soundly at this hour, are you

As soon as the words were spoken, the surrounding crowd erupted in laughter, leaving Li Shimin utterly perplexed

Li Shimin was taken aback: "Is this what the Inspector sent you? Is my white jade worthless? What do you mean by this? Do you all possess this blood jade?"

Li Shimin was instantly taken aback

The jade pendant is circular, entirely blood red, and engraved with the character "一". It feels somewhat warm to the touch

Desperately

Li Shimin rolled his eyes; these fellows wield such formidable swords that they can even sever my sword. With eighteen of them, how could they possibly have a chance of winning

"So much blood jade, where did your governor send it from?" Li Shimin asked with great curiosity

He believes that these Eighteen Riders of Yanyun do not recognize value; if they were to say that his white jade is not worth 5,000 taels, he would truly be at a loss.

This plan is simply perfect

Luo shrugged and said, "It seems you don't believe it. Come on, brothers, show this outsider a thing or two!"

Luo Yi chuckled and reached out to take the blood jade: "This was given to us by the governor. Now you know that your white jade is worthless before us, right?"

He rushed out this time and did not bring too many belongings; this jade pendant is the most valuable item he possesses!

The other seventeen people immediately surrounded him, their exceptionally sharp swords glinting with a chilling light, captivating the heart and soul

As Luo Yi charged forward, Cheng Yaojin's expression darkened. He swiftly moved to stand in front of Li Shimin and shouted angrily, "If you dare to harm my master, I will fight you to the end!"

Where on earth did this guy get so many blood jade from - the picture - book?

Go find someone knowledgeable to come and take a look, whether this jade pendant is worth five thousand taels

What is Cheng Yaojin so angry about? What is that guy Luo Tong doing? Such a big incident has occurred here, and he hasn't come over even after such a long time

Li Shimin squinted his eyes, a hint of malice appearing at the corners of his mouth

I only have one piece!

What does this mean

Despite his anger, Li Shimin still thought of a solution

This is indeed high-quality white jade, do they even understand that

At this moment, Luo Yi could no longer bear it; he suddenly reached into his bosom and took out a jade pendant, tossing it over: "Take a look at this."

Haha, even if he looks down on Huai Prefecture, how dare he look down on the Eighteen Riders of Yan and Yun under the command of the Governor

Even if he asks for it, he still owes Luo Tong a favor

If he knew that the governor looked down on this kind of white jade, I wonder what his thoughts would be

However, if some incriminating evidence against Luotong can be found, using the pardon of Luotong's crimes as a condition to exchange for the blood jade, then both parties would owe nothing to each other

Li Shimin smiled slightly and said, "First, let's return to the inn to rest. Tomorrow, we will make every effort to gather evidence against Luo Tong!"

That fellow Luotong's subordinates can all obtain blood jade, it is truly strange and remarkable

Your Majesty, what should we do now? If you ask me, it would be better to go directly to find Luo Tong, wouldn't it?" Cheng Yaojin suddenly spoke up

This is high-quality white jade from Silla, valued at certainly more than 5,000 taels. I just wonder if these fellows can recognize its worth

This account, I shall record it for you first

After speaking, Li Shimin picked up the blood jade and examined it closely for a few moments. He then sighed deeply and said: "This is innate blood jade, and it is at least three hundred years old, a precious blood jade. Wearing this item has the effect of nourishing the body."

This blood jade is so precious that it must be obtained. If the person before me is unwilling, then I will go to Luo Tong to demand it

However, I must warn you that from now on, you are not to look down upon Huai Prefecture, nor are you to cause any disturbances here. Considering that you are an outsider, I will let you off the hook tonight. You may leave now

However, Li Shimin shook his head: "No, we cannot just go looking for him like this. I am very angry about tonight's incident. I must investigate whether he has engaged in any improper conduct in Huaizhou"

Moments later, Li Shimin's expression changed dramatically: "This... this is blood jade!"

After all, he is the emperor

If it were not for the covert visit, he would not have known that Luo Tong was so formidable in Huizhou, with such an abundance of blood jade

Hit a few

Li Shimin looked puzzled, but still reached out to take the jade pendant.

Li Shimin glared at Cheng Yaojin and said, "You spend all day practicing martial arts and eating, yet you don't even know about the Blood Jade!"

But for people, he does not.

Such precious blood jade, yet Luo Tong actually possesses so much, and he has given it all to these people

Li Shimin felt very helpless regarding the blood jade; he was eager to know who had sent it, but the person completely ignored him

At first, Li Shimin did not pay much attention, but the warmth transmitted through his hand caused him to frown, and he carefully examined the jade pendant.

In the Tianxiang Tower, Luo Yi intends to capture Li Shimin and Cheng Yaojin to make them his turtle slaves

Hmph

Li Shimin let out a cold snort, his eagle-like eyes glaring coldly at the crowd: "What do you all understand? This is top-quality white jade, do you know what top-quality white jade is?"

It is evident that this is a symbol of the identity of the Eighteen Riders of Yanyun

Li Shimin shook his head, who would be so generous as to give so much blood jade to Luo Tong

Li Shimin's eyes burned with desire; he very much wanted to obtain this blood jade belt to take back to Empress Changsun

This incident tonight is quite a stir; Cheng Yaojin is unwilling to accept it. As a dignified Duke, he was unexpectedly defeated by a subordinate of Luo Tong. How embarrassing it would be if this were to spread.

Li Shimin has confidence in the jade pendant

Beside him, Cheng Yaojin looked bewildered and asked, "My lord, what is blood jade?"

Investigation of Luotong

As soon as the words were spoken, the other seventeen individuals took out a piece of blood jade, and their jade pendants were inscribed with the numbers "2" to "18"

Hehe, outsiders are indeed outsiders; they even dare to look down on us from Huai Prefecture

Cursing aside, Li Shimin still held this blood jade and explained: "It is said that blood jade is divided into two types: innate and acquired. Innate blood jade is naturally formed and extremely precious, while acquired blood jade requires human blood to seep into the jade to be formed"