Chapter 105: Mr. Wu

"What a pretty girl!"

In the depths of Willow Lane, a group of Black Tiger Gang members walked towards them.

When they saw Yuan Luoxi riding on the chestnut horse, they couldn't help but be stunned, revealing a look of astonishment.

"Are you looking for trouble? Hurry up and leave!"

The leader, a middle-aged man in a blue robe, had a sudden change in his expression and sternly reprimanded his subordinates before hastily leaving.

At a glance, the middle-aged man in the blue robe could tell that Yuan Luoxi and Cheng Wuyong had extraordinary backgrounds. Such influential figures were not to be offended by low-level underworld characters like them.

"These bastards actually have some discernment."

Cheng Wuyong's expression was indifferent.

If those guys had shown any disrespect earlier, he wouldn't have minded killing them all.

"Uncle Yong, how could Mr. Su live in such a squalid place?"

Yuan Luoxi was a bit puzzled.

"It's not Mr. Su who lives here, but his friend. Let's go and take a look."

Cheng Wuyong said as he urged his horse towards the depths of Willow Lane.

Yuan Luoxi followed closely behind.

After she returned home yesterday, she had been thinking about finding an opportunity to visit Su Yi and confirm his address so that she could visit him more often.

So, early this morning, she secretly sneaked out of her house after informing Cheng Wuyong.

"Young lad, may I ask you something?"

On the way, Cheng Wuyong suddenly noticed a thin and pale-faced youth and spoke up.

The youth's eyes rolled around and he said, "You want to inquire about something? Sure, but I'll need some silver, at least two taels, no, five taels!"

From the youth's appearance, Cheng Wuyong could tell that he was well-off.

Cheng Wuyong chuckled and casually tossed a piece of broken silver to the youth, saying, "Here's a reward. If your answer satisfies me, I'll give you ten taels."

The youth's eyes lit up and he said, "What would this distinguished gentleman like to know?"

"Yesterday, did two outsiders come to this lane? One wearing a green robe..."

Cheng Wuyong described Su Yi and Huang Qianjun's appearance and attire in detail.

Upon hearing this, the youth immediately became wary and said, "I don't know about that. Forget it, here's your silver back, I don't want it."

He threw the broken silver back and turned to leave.

However, before he could get far, his clothes were suddenly grabbed from behind, and Cheng Wuyong lifted him up.

"Don't be afraid, we're not bad people. We're friends of those two young masters."

Cheng Wuyong whispered softly.

He was such a perceptive person that he immediately noticed something off about the youth's reaction.

The youth frowned and asked, "Really?"

"Of course, it's true," Yuan Luoxi said from the side. "Do we look like bad people to you?"

The youth retorted, "Would bad people carve the word 'bad' on their foreheads?"

Cheng Wuyong laughed and said, "You've got some wit. Forget it, I won't trouble you."

He put the youth back on the ground and took out another piece of broken silver, stuffing it into the youth's hand. "Meeting each other is fate. Use this money to buy some new clothes."

The youth was momentarily stunned, looking at the silver in his hand, seemingly unable to believe it.

Seeing Yuan Luoxi and Cheng Wuyong about to leave, the youth hesitated for a moment and said, "Are you really friends of Big Brother Su and Big Brother Huang?"

Yuan Luoxi's beautiful eyes lit up, and without hesitation, she said, "Of course."

"They moved from Willow Lane early this morning."

The youth spoke up and, gritting his teeth, returned the silver. "Furthermore, since you're Big Brother Su's friends, you're also my friend, Afei. I can't accept this silver."

Yuan Luoxi and Cheng Wuyong exchanged glances and couldn't help but smile, their eyes showing a hint of admiration for the youth.

"Do you happen to know where Mr. Su and the others have moved to?" Yuan Luoxi asked softly.

The youth hesitated for a moment but then said, "Alright, even if you're enemies of Big Brother Su, you're destined not to be his opponents. I'll tell you. They moved to Hulu Lane."

"Hulu Lane, so that's where they went."

Yuan Luoxi inwardly rejoiced. It was fortunate that she met this youth today, otherwise, it would have been difficult to find Mr. Su in a short time.

"Afei, my little brother, thank you."

Cheng Wuyong approached and patted the youth's shoulder, saying, "Let me ask you one more thing. Why were you so nervous and even suspicious that we were enemies of Mr. Su when we asked you about it earlier?"

Afei whispered, "Just a moment ago, a group of bad people from the Black Tiger Gang came. They were inquiring about Mr. Su, and I thought you were just like them."

"The Black Tiger Gang?"

Yuan Luoxi was taken aback. "Who are they? Why have I never heard of them?"

"They are a small force that doesn't show up on the surface, lurking in the underground world of Yunhe County. They are completely insignificant," Cheng Wuyong explained in a low voice.

Yuan Luoxi looked puzzled and said, "How could such a small force dare to inquire about Mr. Su's whereabouts? Are they looking for death?"

Afei interjected, "Sister, my Big Brother Su stormed into the Black Tiger Gang's lair last night..."

Excitedly, he recounted the events of Su Yi rescuing Feng Xiaoran last night.

Yuan Luoxi and Cheng Wuyong suddenly realized.

From Afei's description, they learned that Su Yi's friend was Feng Xiaofeng, a young man who was once an outer disciple of the Qinghe Sword Sect but now had disabled legs.

"Mr. Su, an extraordinary person, still remembers his fallen fellow disciple. It's truly admirable," Yuan Luoxi sighed.

"In the eyes of someone like him, how could there be any distinction of status or hierarchy?"

Cheng Wuyong said, clasping his fists towards A Fei, "Little brother, thank you very much."

A Fei grinned and immediately probed, "Sir, if you're going to find Big Brother Su and the others, can you take me with you? I've never been to Hululu Lane and don't know what kind of place it is."

"Why not?" replied Cheng Wuyong, laughing heartily.

Soon, he and A Fei rode together on a horse, rushing towards Hululu Lane alongside Yuan Luo Xi.

...

In a mansion with small bridges, flowing water, and pavilions, the leader of the Black Tiger Gang, Lu Quan, stood respectfully, devoid of any arrogance, his expression full of awe.

"Master, if it weren't for the significant losses suffered by our Black Tiger Gang this time, I wouldn't dare to come and seek your help," Lu Quan said in a low and deferential voice, his face filled with bitterness.

Beside him, an elderly man with silver hair, an elegant and relaxed demeanor, was trimming a lush branch of flowers.

Wu Tianhao!

He was a prominent figure in the underground world of the southwest area of Yunhe County. All major factions in that region considered him their overlord, and none dared to provoke him lightly. Even ordinary influential families wouldn't dare to easily cross paths with him.

His power was immense, and even ordinary clans wouldn't dare to provoke him easily.

After a while, Wu Tianhao casually asked, "I have heard about what happened last night. Have you found out who was responsible?"

Lu Quan hurriedly replied, "According to the information my subordinates gathered from Yangliu Lane, it seems to be a young man with an unfamiliar face, suspected to be a friend of Feng Xiaofeng, a discarded disciple of the Qinghe Sword Mansion."

Wu Tianhao paused for a moment, then pointed at himself and chuckled, "You want me to deal with a little kid?"

Lu Quan quickly explained, "Master, that young man is not ordinary. He single-handedly broke into my territory like a ghost, as if he were in an uninhabited land. At the very least, he is a formidable opponent at the Perfect Blood Realm, and considering his young age, I suspect his background is also extraordinary..."

Before Lu Quan could finish speaking, Wu Tianhao waved his hand and said, "In Yunhe County, there are numerous formidable young talents like fish in the river. I have no interest in remembering insignificant little cats and dogs."

Lu Quan's heart sank, but he gritted his teeth and presented a jade box that he had already prepared, respectfully offering it, "Master, this is a second-grade spiritual herb. If you can help me avenge this grudge, I will personally present three more second-grade spiritual herbs in the future!"

As he said this, his heart was bleeding. For ordinary martial artists, the value of a second-grade spiritual herb was already extremely precious. Even if he emptied all of the Black Tiger Gang's accumulated wealth, he would only be able to gather a few of them.

Wu Tianhao frowned slightly and calmly said, "Forget it, you have served me for many years, and I can't just sit idly by this time."

Saying that, he instructed someone to bring ink and a folding fan, and casually wrote his name on the fan: Wu Tianhao. The calligraphy was bold and unconstrained.

"Take this folding fan and tell that young man that I, Wu Tianhao, am getting old and don't want to engage in fighting and killing. I can offer him an opportunity to settle things peacefully

Wu Tianhao admired his calligraphy for a moment before handing it to Lu Quan, saying, "If he is sensible, he will come to my mansion, bow his head in apology, and offer sufficient sincerity to compensate for the losses suffered by your Black Tiger Gang. In that case, this matter can be forgiven and forgotten."

Lu Quan was a bit confused.

That kid killed so many of my subordinates, and this old man is giving him a chance to make amends. Does he think the gift I presented wasn't enough?

After a moment, he asked, "Master, what if that kid is not sensible?"

Wu Tianhao's expression turned cold.

In the past, with just a word from him, the leaders of the major factions in the southwest region of the city would bow their heads and obey.

But now, dealing with an unknown origin young man, Wu Tianhao didn't want to bully the weak with his strength. He generously offered a chance, hoping that the young man would be smart enough to know what to do.

He glanced at Lu Quan and said, "Are you doubting that I, Wu Tianhao, don't have enough face in the southwest region of this city?"

Lu Quan was covered in cold sweat and hurriedly said, "Please calm down, Master. I will handle it right away."

But deep down, he secretly vowed to find an opportunity in the future to drag this old man down with him!

Lu Quan knew all too well that even if that young man obediently apologized and offered sufficient compensation, he wouldn't receive a single bit of it. Instead, Wu Tianhao would unceremoniously claim it all for himself.

"Hold on, did you forget something?"

Just as Lu Quan was turning to leave, Wu Tianhao's calm voice suddenly sounded from behind him.

Lu Quan was taken aback, and his lips twitched involuntarily as he carefully placed the jade box on a nearby table.

He forced a stiff smile and said, "Rest assured, Master. I will fulfill my promise without fail."

Wu Tianhao nodded and continued to trim the flower branch with his scissors, a hint of a smile appearing on his lips.

Perhaps he would gain quite a lot from this borrowing of the Black Tiger Gang. As for that young man with an unknown background...

Ha!

A small character who became acquainted with the poverty-stricken mud-splattered beggars in Yangliu Lane. No matter how powerful he is, where can he truly stand?