Daily Intelligence System: Don't Kill Me, Honey!

Chapter 373: Chapter 145 Chen Jie: Feng Xuan, Get Down (10,000 Words for Monthly Tickets!)_4

Qimu Ge glanced at Chen Jie, knowing there were many ways to break a person, and even more to confront a woman. Therefore, it wasn’t difficult for him to speak up. Besides, with two Mulan warriors there, the mere sight of Mulan people would shatter the woman’s psychological defenses. When that happened, wouldn’t she answer whatever was asked of her?

Qimu Ge said, ”I can lend you people, but I must report it to Lord Yelu.”

Hearing this, Chen Jie replied, ”Of course.”

”Then it’s settled.”

Qimu Ge called over two Mulan warriors and instructed them, ”This is Chen Jiusi. From now on, you follow his orders.”

The two Mulan warriors, clad in armor, glanced at Chen Jie and responded, ”Understood.”

Both were aware that Chen Jie was now a guest of honor for Lord Yelu, so they were submissive in their attitude without any trace of arrogance.

Chen Jie bowed with his hands clasped and said, ”Thank you.”

After speaking, Chen Jie left with the two Mulan soldiers.

Meanwhile, Qimu Ge entered the study to find Lord Yelu holding a wine jug in one hand and writing with a brush in the other: ”Bring in the wine, let the cup not stop!”

”Lord,”

Qimu Ge reported the situation, and upon hearing it, Yelu let out a chuckle and said, ”Seems he has a bit of cunning!”

Hearing this comment, Qimu Ge said, ”Lord, this man acts first and reports later; I fear it will be difficult to control him in the future.”

Yelu looked at Qimu Ge and asked, ”What about Nan Batian?”

Qimu Ge replied, ”A figure of a fierce hero.”

”And Liu Laoguai?”

”Also a sly one.”

Yelu continued, ”Both are difficult to deal with. If we use a sheep to balance them, it might not even leave any bones behind. To balance hungry wolves, at the very least, you’d need a fox, wouldn’t you?”

Upon hearing this, Qimu Ge said, ”I... I don’t understand.”

Yelu laughed, ”Ha, balance, governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish. Managing a county is the same. Han people really have endless wisdom. To think they understood this a thousand years ago, when our ancestors were still living in much simpler times.”

Qimu Ge did not answer.

Yelu waved his hand dismissively, ”Alright, you may leave now.”

”Yes.”

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”Jiu Si!”

Zhou Chu opened the back yard door. He had informed Mr. Sun about today’s events in advance, but he also told Mr. Sun, ”Father-in-law, all of today’s matters are my own doing. Pretend you know nothing. If trouble arises later, you can disclaim all knowledge to keep our family out of harm’s way.”

His intention was clear. Assisting Chen Jie was a life-threatening matter; if Sun Bu’er got involved, it would signify the escort agency taking a stance.

The circumstances were still unclear, and Zhou Chu was willing to risk his life for Chen Jie, but the Sun Family could not.

Therefore, the entire back yard was deserted today.

”Fifth Master!”

As Chen Jie entered, he saw eight subordinates whose eyes were sparkling with excitement—they were Zhou Chu’s handpicked men who had been tested by life-and-death situations over the past few days.

”Good, brothers, you’ve suffered.”

”We’re willing to go through fire and water for Fifth Master!”

All eight were thrilled—they finally had hope.

”Where is she?”

Chen Jie looked at Zhou Chu, who pointed to the woodshed not far away.

”Is Brother Hong there too?”

Chen Jie inquired.

”Yes.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Jie immediately saw Wu Hong, who was resting against the door with his eyes closed, appearing tired.

He had not slept through the night, and after a hundred-mile dash to capture someone, even an iron man would be exhausted.

Chen Jie then nudged Wu Hong and called out, ”Brother Hong.”

”Mmm?”

Wu Hong came to his senses, and Chen Jie said, ”Brother Hong, you’ve worked hard this time.”

Upon hearing this, Wu Hong replied, ”Ah, I fell asleep. Why are you saying such things between us brothers? I’ve brought the person back for you.”

At that moment, Chen Jie turned and saw a woman cowering in the corner, her hands and feet bound.

When the woman saw Chen Jie, she was terrified to the extreme, her eyes wide open: ”Mmm mmm...”

Her mouth was stuffed with a cloth, rendering her unable to speak; all she could do was whimper in fear. She didn’t know what fate awaited her, how this man would treat her.

With that in mind, Chen Jie said to Wu Hong, ”You can go back now, get some good rest.”

Saying this, Chen Jie slipped a Tai Sui Pill into Wu Hong’s hand.

Wu Hong was stunned, and Chen Jie explained, ”Don’t let anyone know. The Tai Sui Pill, take it, and then take the Spirit Transformation Pill. It will greatly increase your chances of achieving Energy Transformation!”

”Jiu Si!”

Wu Hong wanted to refuse, but Chen Jie continued in a low voice, ”Don’t get involved in the aftermath of this matter. Also, from now on, you and I should become more distant. Two Energy Transformation individuals being too close will make others wary.”

”Hmm?”

Wu Hong looked at Chen Jie, who said, ”Listen to me, brother. It’s for the best.”

Wu Hong said, ”But, Jiu Si...”

Chen Jie looked at Wu Hong and remarked with a chuckle, ”Brother Hong, a righteous court constable wouldn’t associate too closely with a guild member, right?”

Wu Hong understood. Chen Jie was using this reason to distance himself.

Glancing at the two Mulan soldiers not far off, as if realizing something, Wu Hong gave Chen Jie a wry smile, then turned and left.

Such is life in Jianghu, beyond one’s control.

That’s the way it is in Jianghu, beyond one’s control.

Two minor figures could have a good relationship, but once one became an Energy Transformation individual, one would become a force that influenced Mianshui. By then, if the relationship with Chen Jie remained this close, it would be intolerable; collusion between officials and outlaws, those above would become restless.

After Wu Hong left, Zhou Chu approached Chen Jie and asked, ”Why did Brother Hong leave?”

Chen Jie scoffed coldly, ”Humph, he’s too sanctimonious. Don’t bother with him; let’s get down to business.”

Chen Jie’s voice was icy. From now on, he had to learn to keep his distance.

With that thought, Chen Jie turned and sat down in a chair nearby, then gave Zhou Chu a meaningful look.

Zhou Chu went over and removed the gag from the woman’s mouth.

”Cough cough cough...”

Huadie was freed to speak and began coughing desperately. Chen Jie was in no hurry. The night was long—there was no need to rush.