Peerless Martial Expert in the City
Chapter 329 - 332: Did you tell them the truth?

Chapter 329: Chapter 332: Did you tell them the truth?

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However, such behavior of fostering growth prematurely comes with great risks. It’s not that medicinal assistance is unacceptable; in fact, almost no noble family young master relies solely on their own abilities without any medicinal aid!

Why do outsiders seek to align with them? It’s because they need the power of these noble families to improve themselves!

But everything has a limit; the principle of moderation applies to cultivation too. If the medicinal assistance is excessive, it greatly impacts the subsequent cultivation levels, especially after reaching the condensation period. The gap becomes very large, and many who overdose on pills usually stop at the initial tier of the condensation period, barely reaching the middle tier. Aspiring to advance to the high tier or even higher realms, entering those legendary realms, is utterly impossible!

This was also one of the reasons why he hadn’t continued to medicate Liu Dongjun. Of course, the Liu family had also nearly exhausted their resources by now, which was another reason.

If he had to swallow his pride and seek help from another noble family, his reputation could indeed push Liu Dongjun up one minor realm, but he felt it was no longer worth it.

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After returning from Li Ling’s place, Xiao Yi didn’t go back to the school, but instead returned to Azure Villa.

Not going back to school, besides it already being too late, mainly stemmed from his uncertainty about how to face Fatty Tang and what to say to him.

Although his rationality told him that he had to talk to him sooner or later, he still unconsciously feared the conversation, instinctively delaying it as much as possible.

Especially considering the grief that Fatty Tang might show upon hearing the news, he sighed deeply and felt helpless.

Upon arriving at the villa, Xiao Yi immediately sensed the bodyguard’s presence and was momentarily stunned.

In the morning, he had thought that if the bodyguard followed him, he would find a way to warn him or lead him away, but he had not followed him when he left the villa for the school.

He thought the matter had ended there, perhaps Xiaoxiao had only arranged for him to protect him for one night.

Unexpectedly, he was still here now.

In a flash, he understood that Xiaoxiao had arranged for him to be a permanent bodyguard at the villa.

While feeling a bit helpless, he also couldn’t help but feel a faint touch of moved by Xiaoxiao’s concern for him.

Strictly speaking, he and she did not have much of a relationship, and he hadn’t really helped her much, except for that day he pretended to be her boyfriend and helped her out. Yet, she really cared for and looked after him like an older sister.

Shaking his head and glancing in the direction of the bodyguard, he ignored the bodyguard and walked straight into the house.

Has he found me again?

In a corner of the villa, the bodyguard watched Xiao Yi’s retreating figure, his face showing shock and incredulity.

He looked over at him again.

Could it be a coincidence again?

He asked himself.

But if it’s not a coincidence, it’s really impossible?

Hidden in this corner, under normal circumstances, he definitely wouldn’t look over here.

But if it’s a coincidence, it seems far too coincidental...

Fortunately, just as he felt completely baffled and utterly confused, the sound of high heels clacking on the ground came from nearby, and a very sexy, scantily dressed woman wearing heavy makeup walked past him, bringing with her a strong fragrance.

So...it was because of this beauty...he hadn’t discovered himself, but had seen this woman...

The bodyguard breathed a long sigh of relief, finally feeling relieved, showing a bitter smile on his face. It really was too coincidental that it happened twice.

At that time, he had no idea that when he looked over, the beautiful woman had just walked by, meaning that at the moment Xiao Yi looked at him, he couldn’t have seen the woman who hadn’t yet reached the turning point.

Unaware of the intense mental turmoil he had caused the bodyguard with a casual glance, Xiao Yi returned to the villa, sat down, drank a glass of cool water, and mulled over how to explain things to Fatty Tang. But the more he thought, the more he wore a wry smile; it really wasn’t a message that one could easily convey. Regardless of how it was explained, Fatty Tang would inevitably be hurt.

Just like they say, even the most tactful refusal is still a refusal. It’s very difficult not to hurt someone else.

Oh well, just take it one step at a time. Hopefully Fatty Tang can handle it this time.

After a while, Xiao Yi shook his head, checked the time, then went back to his room and sat cross-legged for meditation, beginning his arduous cultivation.

At this point, he was almost frantically committed to diligent cultivation, not daring to slacken in the slightest.

It was only when a jarring ringtone sounded that Xiao Yi slowly concluded his practice and came out of meditation.

"Chen Jianguo?"

Jumping out of bed, he walked to the desk, picked up the cellphone that was charging, and glanced at the caller ID. Xiao Yi couldn’t help but be slightly stunned.

Since the incident with Jin Dongming had concluded, Chen Jianguo had been utterly busy. After all, having held a senior position in the corporation for so long, there was a considerable amount of wrap-up work to be done. Moreover, because of the scandal caused by Jin Dongming, the company had been significantly impacted, and he needed to work on salvaging the situation.

In this period, he had hardly heard Chen Jianguo’s voice. Most updates about him came from his secretary, Liu Yuan, who occasionally conveyed his regards.

However, even Liu Yuan had been much busier lately and it had been a long time since they had last met.

Why would Chen Jianguo suddenly be calling him, did he need something?

"Ring..."

Before Xiao Yi could figure it out, the phone’s piercing ringtone sounded again. He quickly grabbed the phone and pressed the answer button.

"Is that Xiao Yi?"

As soon as the call connected, he heard Chen Jianguo’s voice, laced with panic and urgency.

"Uncle Chen, it’s me. What’s wrong?"

Hearing Chen Jianguo’s voice, Xiao Yi’s heart skipped a beat, sensing an ominous premonition. Could something serious have happened?

"Xiao Yi, have you recently offended some important figure?"

Hearing Xiao Yi’s voice, Chen Jianguo cautiously glanced around, making sure no one was nearby before carefully speaking. There was a trace of lingering fear in his eyes.

"Important figure? No, why do you ask, Uncle Chen?"

Xiao Yi, intrigued, asked with an unchanged expression.

"Xiao Yi, today someone came to me, inquiring about your background. These people seemed to be very influential. You need to be very cautious. If anything happens, remember to contact me immediately. Although my ability is limited, and I might not be able to help much, I can still manage small matters."

Chen Jianguo ignored what Xiao Yi had said, speaking with absolute seriousness.

"Inquiring about my background? Could it be Sun Hao and his people?"

Listening to Chen Jianguo, he knew he wasn’t speaking casually but was genuinely sincere. Xiao Yi felt a touch of warmth but at the moment his attention was more on his words. Recalling the events of the past few days, he couldn’t help but ask.

"It shouldn’t be. People from Sun Hao have already approached me before. But those who came this time seemed even more influential. Among them, some seemed like you and Elder Xiao, quite extraordinary!"

Chen Jianguo pictured the characteristics of the people he’d met earlier, then shook his head, thought for a moment, and added, "Judging by their accent, it seems they are from the north. They speak Mandarin in a very distinct way, not like the common accent of our southern region."

"The north?"

In Xiao Yi’s mind, he almost immediately thought of Liu Dongjun and his Liu Family.

"Yes, the accent felt somewhat like it’s from Glass City, heavier on the rolled R’s."

Chen Jianguo nodded.

"Understood, Uncle Chen, thank you for the warning. I am aware now. Don’t worry, I won’t have any issues, haha."

Hearing the words ’Glass City’, Xiao Yi was almost entirely certain that it had to be someone from the Liu Family. The ’important person’ he had offended these past days could only be them. However, to avoid worrying Chen Jianguo, he did not disclose this, merely responding with a laugh.

"That’s good."

Seeing that Xiao Yi seemed quite relaxed, Chen Jianguo also breathed a sigh of relief and did not say anything further.

"Uncle Chen, by the way, when they asked about my background, what did you say?"

Xiao Yi suddenly remembered to ask Chen Jianguo.

"I... Xiao Yi, just now they..."

Hearing Xiao Yi’s question, a deep sense of shame suddenly appeared on Chen Jianguo’s face. He hadn’t had a chance to think under the pressure of those people, and it seemed he had involuntarily spilled all the facts. Having been in the business world for so long and met countless influential people, he had never encountered anyone so formidable.

"Did you tell them the truth?"

Just hearing Chen Jianguo’s halting and unnatural tone, Xiao Yi immediately understood.

"Yes, Xiao Yi, that person was really terrifying. I didn’t know how to... I just told them. I’m sorry to you and Elder Xiao!"

Chen Jianguo’s expression grew even more ashamed.

Wishing he could find a hole to crawl into, considering himself, although not always thinking of himself as a particularly righteous man—business is business, and it’s unrealistic to always act righteously. Some things inevitably require unconventional means to accomplish. But at least, he prided himself as a grateful and loyal person, even being somewhat steadfast. Yet now, he had done such a thing. (To be continued. If you enjoy this piece, you are welcome to vote at qidian.com, your support is my greatest motivation.)