Peerless Martial Expert in the City
Chapter 505 - 504 - s precious scripture

Chapter 505: 504 Chapters precious scripture

"Yes!"

The middle-aged man answered once again and, seeing that the younger man had no further instructions, he respectfully withdrew from the room.

"Hmph, Zeng family, Zeng family!"

As he watched the middle-aged man’s figure leaving the room, a cold sneer formed at the corner of the young man’s mouth, and his hands clenched tightly into fists.

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"It seems that this case really isn’t simple."

After hearing Situ Qingfeng’s account, Xiao Yi couldn’t help but inhale sharply, falling silent for a while before he softly said.

"Indeed, to tell the truth, when I first took on this case, I didn’t expect it to be so complicated, or that we’d be up against such powerful forces! Previously, for the first time, I even began to feel unsure of myself."

A hint of a bitter smile appeared on Situ Qingfeng’s face.

However, he soon showed a slight smile, saying, "But now things are better, knowing that you, boss, are also investigating this case, my confidence has been completely restored. I believe that if we brothers join hands, there isn’t anyone in this world we can’t deal with! Hmph, no matter who they are, what organization they belong to, or what kind of background they have, as long as they dare to commit crimes on our turf, I, Situ Qingfeng, will definitely bring them to justice!"

Seeing the stern look on Situ Qingfeng’s face, a knowing smile surfaced on Xiao Yi’s face.

The reason he got along so well with Situ Qingfeng in the first place was because he appreciated that sort of naiveté—viewed as somewhat foolish by others—that indignant spirit, which, after so many years, had never changed in him!

Once again, he thought of Shangguan Mufeng.

Essentially, he and Situ were the same kind of person; they were both engaged in the same endeavors. Shangguan Mufeng, on the frontiers, in places unseen by the public, guarded the safety of the nation, whereas Situ Qingfeng, in more visible sectors, at places where people needed him, protected—in another manner—the sense of justice and safety within people’s hearts... Both were individuals deserving of the nation’s respect!

If they knew each other, perhaps they would become good friends, Xiao Yi suddenly thought.

"Boss, what are you thinking about?"

Seeing Xiao Yi silent for so long, Situ Qingfeng couldn’t help but look up at him. Seeing the thoughtful look on Xiao Yi’s face, he asked curiously.

"Nothing, Situ, next time I’m back in Glass City, I’ll introduce a friend to you, I think you two will get along," Xiao Yi said, smiling.

"Great, if he’s your friend, boss, then he must be someone special. By the way, boss, what do you think about this case? How long have you looked into it? Have you found any leads?"

Situ Qingfeng nodded but seemed not very interested in meeting new friends, giving a cursory response before steering the conversation back to the case.

"I haven’t started investigating yet. As for the case, you are the absolute expert, certainly more knowledgeable than I am. What you just said is already quite comprehensive," Xiao Yi shook his head.

As Situ Qingfeng was about to say something more, the sounds of knocking came from the door of the private room, and the waiter had already brought in their drinks and dishes.

"Come on, boss, to our rare gathering, let’s have a drink," Situ Qingfeng said, not waiting for any reply as he eagerly grabbed the bottle of baijiu (white spirits), poured a full glass for both Xiao Yi and himself, and raised his glass.

"Cheers!"

Xiao Yi smiled, already familiar with Situ Qingfeng’s love for alcohol; he said nothing more, simply raising his glass and clinking it with Situ’s, before drinking it down.

The two chatted over drinks, recounting amusing incidents from their past, drinking until past one in the morning. It wasn’t until the restaurant staff came to urge them that they left. Fortunately, both were not ordinary men; even though they drank glass after glass of high-proof baijiu, they were still completely clear-headed upon leaving.

Despite Situ Qingfeng’s repeated invitations to go to his hotel and continue drinking, even to the point of chatting through the night in bed, Xiao Yi wasn’t interested in talking through the night with another man. Moreover, he had to cultivate at night. With increasingly complicated situations facing him, he always had the feeling that the task the old man had set him wouldn’t be simple. In the days to come, he might face unprecedented challenges, which is why a sense of urgency to enhance his strength surged within him.

After parting ways with Situ Qingfeng and returning to the villa, Xiao Yi went through his usual routine of checking on Liu Jingling’s condition before going back to his own room and sitting cross-legged on his bed.

This time, however, instead of starting his Kungfu practice straightaway, he slowly took out a book from the bedside.

This book was the very scripture he and Zeng Xiaoxiao had obtained from that wild boar on their trip up the mountain—a scripture buried by an unknown old Taoist.

Upon giving it a glance that day, Xiao Yi was profoundly shaken. Having followed the old man since childhood to learn medicine and the classics, his understanding of various concepts related to cultivation was undoubtedly unmatched by many. The scripture, those characters that seemed indecipherable and bizarre to Zeng Xiaoxiao, struck Xiao Yi like a sledgehammer pounding at his heart.

This was a precious scripture of immeasurable value!

Almost immediately after seeing it for the first time, Xiao Yi determined its value, perhaps even greater than the Carefree True Scripture he was currently cultivating!

If such a scripture fell into the public domain and became known to cultivators, it would undoubtedly cause an uproar. The kind of commotion described in novels, akin to the appearance of a mythical weapon, would be no exaggeration if replayed in reality.

Therefore, after hesitating briefly, he decided to brazenly ask Zeng Xiaoxiao for the scripture. Firstly, because the book was too tempting for him, too important, and secondly, for fear that the book would bring great trouble to Zeng Xiaoxiao and even to the Zeng family!

It’s well known that an innocent man may be held guilty because of the possession of a gem—this is no exaggeration, as recorded events throughout history are too numerous to count! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to go to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets, your support is my greatest motivation.)