White-Robed Chief
Chapter 183: Threaten

Chu Li shook his head and burst out laughing.

Song Shiling flew into a rage. "What are you laughing at!"

Chu Li smiled. "Don't you think it's funny?"

"Bastard, did you just say that it's funny?!" Song Shiling stood up. He glared at Chu Li and then he shouted, "Believe it or not, I'll kill you!"

Chu Li maintained his smile. "Heir to the High Duke, I'm a Rank 2 Scribe from The Yi Public House. You should know the consequences of killing me!"

"Humph! You're nothing but a Scribe!" Song Shiling sneered contemptuously. "Do you really think that The Yi Public House would go to war with us just because you're dead? What wishful thinking you have!"

"If The Yi Public House weren't to go to war with your Public House, imagine how dispirited the guards of The Yi Public House would be. When the morale of the people is low, it'll be the end of the Public House." Chu Li shook his head. "If you were in the shoes of Master Xiao Tieying, which of the two options would you choose—to fight or not to fight?"

"Xiao Tieying doesn't have any guts!" Song Shiling curled his lip.

Chu Li waved his hand and said, "Heir to the High Duke, let's stop this childish banter and get down to business. What are you going to do with the Wang brothers?"

"What Wang brothers? There is no such matter!" Song Shiling scoffed. "Two people out of nowhere wronging us and we have to dispose of our High Officials?—that's simply ridiculous. It would be the biggest joke in the world! What's The Yi Public House going to do?"

Chu Li said, "Heir to the High Duke, are you trying to deny it?"

"Humph! What if I am?" Song Shiling had nothing to fear. He cast Chu Li a sidelong glance. "You should go back and tell Xiao Tieying to be more obedient. Don't think that you can rely on your father's friendship with my father and send someone over to throw his weight around!"

Chu Li nodded. "Since the heir to the High Duke says so, I can only use a more aggressive method."

"Hahaha..." Song Shiling burst out laughing. He shook his head and said, "Very well, you intend to use a more aggressive method—could it be that you want to fight?"

Chu Li said, "It's a sheer waste of breath talking to someone who can't see eye to eye with me. Heir to the High Duke, I'll take my leave now!"

"Goodbye!" Song Shiling waved his hand and said. "It's best you don't come here anymore. Or else, I won't go easy on you!"

Chu Li shook his head and then said, "It seems like the heir to the High Duke looks down on our Public House!"

"What's there for me to fear in The Yi Public House?" Song Shiling asked in disdain. "Becoming weaker and weaker, anyone could throw your Public House around!"

Chu Li said, "The Huay Public House wants to unite with the Ren Public House by marriage. This is where your confidence comes from, right?"

"Yes!" Song Shiling scoffed. "What else do you have to say?"

Chu Li said, "Just wait and see!"

"If you dare kill Lu Yushu in the Public House, we'll chase you down and kill you!" Song Shiling said coldly. "Until you die!"

Chu Li smiled. "Heir to the High Duke has great confidence!"

"Get out!" Song Shiling said impatiently. "You're a mere Scribe. Talking to you for so long is already a huge sign of respect from me to you and you're still being ungrateful. Now, get out of the Public House!"

Chu Li shook his head and turned to leave straight away.

He was not very angry and did not lose his cool despite facing Song Shiling's bad attitude. This was because with the Omniscient Mirror, he could remain indifferent to both favor and disgrace. He was not easily moved by outsiders.

Chu Li strode out of the hall and then went through a courtyard before arriving before the door of the Public House.

Hu Guanghui was quite responsible. He had sent someone to get a horse and waited in front of the main door. When he saw Chu Li, he gave a fist salute and smiled at Chu Li.

Chu Li took the horse's reins. He gave Hu Guanghui a meaningful look and smiled.

Song Shiling was afraid that Chu Li would assassinate Lu Yushu at night. Thus, he hurriedly got rid of Chu Li. This was a critical moment of marriage between the two houses. If Lu Yushu was assassinated or even minorly injured, it would affect the relationship between the two Public Houses. Furthermore, the Huay Public House would feel ashamed.

Song Shiling might have come out as vulgar but he was actually a shrewd person. To prevent any mishaps, he drove Chu Li out of the Huay Public House on purpose.

However, the main cause of his actions was the weak state the Yi Public House was in. The Huay Public House looked down on them because of this, or else, they would not dare to be so rude.

Right after Chu Li took the horse's reins, a hearty laughter sounded behind him. "Aren't you the Rank 2 Scribe, Chu Li, from the Yi Public House? How come you're leaving when you've just arrived?"

Chu Li turned his head. He saw Lu Yushu, and gave a fist salute. "Master Lu Yushu, I've long heard of your name."

Lu Yushu's blue robe was fluttering in the air and his face was as clear as jade. He looked extraordinarily handsome.

Lu Yushu laughed. "I'm not that famous. However, I've heard a lot about you, Chu Li!"

Xi Wu followed closely behind Lu Yushu. He had a piercing gaze that was set on Chu Li and did not blink. This was to prevent Chu Li from making any sudden attacks.

Chu Li said, "Master Lu Yushu, I've heard that you guys intend to unite through marriage with the Huay Public House?"

"Yes." Lu Yushu nodded. "When my big brother gets married, do you want me to send you an invitation? ...Oh, it seems like you're just a Scribe. It seems like you aren't qualified enough to be invited. What a pity!"

He looked at Chu Li while smiling triumphantly.

Chu Li smiled calmly. "I congratulate you in advance. Hopefully, no one ruins the marriage and it can proceed smoothly."

Lu Yushu scowled. "Surnamed Chu, what do you mean?"

Chu Li smiled and said, "Master Lu Yushu, if on the day of marriage, the bride were to disappear, it would be very interesting, right? How fun would that be!"

"Surnamed Chu, you don't have possess that much skill!" Lu Yushu said coldly.

Chu Li looked at Xi Wu. "High Official Xi Wu knows whether I am capable of doing it or not."

"Surnamed Chu, you must be tired of living!" Lu Yushu scoffed.

Xi Wu's expression changed slightly. His eyes narrowed, and his gaze became even sharper than before.

Chu Li shrugged. "I've been living well and great. Thank you for your concern, Master Lu Yushu."

Xi Wu scoffed. "Surnamed Chu, you're aware that if you really do that, the Ren Public House and the Huay Public House will not spare your life. You'll die without a burial!"

Chu Li flew up, sat firmly on the horse and laughed. "Whatever the consequences, High Official Xi Wu doesn't have to worry. But you have to think carefully about it. If that kind of thing really did happen, how would you guys end up!"

After saying that, Chu Li laughed heartily. He then whipped the horse and galloped away.

Watching Chu Li's back slowly disappear, Lu Yushu kicked a stone in frustration. "Damned guy!"

Xi Wu frowned and did not say a word.

Lu Yushu turned to look at him. "Sir Xi Wu, what is it?"

"Master, this matter must be prevented." Xi Wu revealed a worried look. "If Chu Li really dared to do it, I fear that..."

"The Two Public Houses will dispatch all their Grandmasters. I don't believe that we can't guard against him!" Lu Yushu sneered. "Don't listen to his bragging. It's just total nonsense!"

Xi Wu shook his head. "Master hasn't seen his Light-body Technique. It will be really hard to guard against him. Even if Grandmasters are to come, we might not be able to stop him."

"Then what should we do?" Lu Yushu asked. "Surely we can't be intimidated and give up on the marriage, right?"

"We'll have to report this matter to Lady Lu Yurong. Lady Lu Yurong will surely have a plan for it," Xi Wu said.

Lu Yushu said proudly, "It does not matter how powerful he is. I was still able to drive him out of the Public House in disgrace with only a little trick, isn't that true?"

Xi Wu smiled. No matter how powerful Chu Li was, he was still just a Scribe. He could not erase the difference in their identities.

"Let's go. Never mind him!" Lu Yushu turned around and walked back.

Hu Guanghui quickly smiled and greeted him enthusiastically.

Lu Yushu scoffed. "Chief Hu Guanghui, tidy up his courtyard, I'll move in tonight!"

"No problem." Hu Guanghui laughed. "I'll tidy up immediately!"

"Hahaha..." Lu Yushu laughed haughtily and entered the Public House.

Xi Wu shook his head helplessly. Second Master still did not know how powerful Chu Li was. He underestimated Chu Li.

The next morning, Chu Li came to the Huay Public House once again.

Hu Guanghui rushed out to welcome him. Wearing a smile on his face, he gave a fist salute. "Scribe Chu Li, why have you come back?"

Chu Li said, "To meet High Duke Song again."

"This..." Hu Guanghui revealed a pained look. "Scribe Chu Li, I'm really sorry. It's not that I don't want to help you, but our heir to the High Duke has given the order to not let Scribe Chu Li enter the Public House."