White-Robed Chief
Chapter 186: Hatred

Lu Yushu's laughter stopped abruptly. "Sir Xi Wu, what do you mean?"

Xi Wu shook his head. "Master, Chu Li's wisdom is on par with Lady Lu Yurong. Do you really think that he would've made such a mistake?"

Lu Yushu frowned. "It wasn't the case?"

Xi Wu sighed. "He deliberately showed mercy with his flying blade. His flying blade is very accurate. How could he get it wrong?"

"Why would he show mercy?" Lu Yushu frowned. "Our Public Houses are enemies. Showing mercy when he had the opportunity, he must be stupid!"

Xi Wu shook his head and then sighed. "Master, your identity is the key!"

"Hahaha..." Lu Yushu laughed. "He didn't dare to kill me, right?"

"Something like that." Xi Wu nodded. "If he really did kill Master, wouldn't Lady Lu Yurong go crazy?"

Xi Wu could imagine that once Master was killed, the Ren Public House would take revenge in an insane manner. Not to mention assassinating the Masters and Ladies of the Yi Public House, the Protectors would be involved in this tragedy too. It would be a bloodshed. Just thinking about it chilled Xi Wu's heart.

"Hahaha, I thought he was much bolder!" Lu Yushu scoffed and then shook his head. "He's just so-so!"

Xi Wu sighed. "He has great courage but he's also not someone with no brains."

The Yi Public House was weak. When they went against the Ren Public House, they were in a disadvantageous position. However, after Chu Li appeared, he managed to turn their position around. This was also possible because the Ren Public House did not go all out against them.

Lu Yushu said in dissatisfaction, "He let go of such a good opportunity. How can he still be considered clever?"

Xi Wu said, "Master, Chu Li is much smarter than you think. Apart from anything else, can Master guess Lady Lu Yurong's plan?"

"Younger Sister was born with a genius mind. I can't be compared to her!" Lu Yushu said while waving his hand.

Xi Wu nodded. "Even Lady Lu Yurong regards Chu Li as a powerful rival. Does Master still think that he's stupid?"

"Anyway, If I was in his shoes, I wouldn't have let go of such an opportunity," Lu Yushu said.

Xi Wu said, "I think there must be a reason behind his actions. Sparing Master's life, it's both a favor and a warning to our Lady."

"Warning?" Lu Yushu was puzzled.

"It would've been easy for Chu Li to kill Master, right?" Xi Wu said. "Our Lady often holds back, and doesn't dare to force the Yi Public House too hard. According to our Lady's attitude, she will not make a move on the Yi Public House unless Chu Li has been gotten rid of."

Lu Yushu frowned and then scoffed. "We can just stay in the Public House!"

"It may not be safe in the Public House as well." Xi Wu shook his head.

Lu Yushu scoffed. "It seems like this Chu Li must be eliminated!"

Xi Wu nodded slowly. "If Chu Li isn't killed, we'll never have peace! ...Leave this to Lady Lu Yurong to handle!"

"Hahaha, that's true. This matter can only be handled by Younger Sister." Lu Yushu laughed. "I was almost scared to death just now. Let's go back early, the marriage proposal is almost done anyway."

"Going back early is good too." Xi Wu nodded.

Xi Wu had qualms about Chu Li. Chu Li always appeared and disappeared mysteriously. Chu Li did not dare to kill Master Lu Yushu but he had no scruples about Xi Wu.

Song Shiling paced with his hands behind his back in the hall. His round and fat face was gloomy. He looked at the door from time to time before pacing back and forth again.

After a long while, a middle-aged Protector strode in.

Song Shiling quickly asked, "How's it? Have you guys caught him yet?"

The middle-aged Protector looked upright and mature. He said with resignation, "Master, we couldn't even find his shadow. Do you want us to go to Chong Ming Town and ambush him outside the town?"

They had chased after Chu Li desperately. Apart from the two Grandmasters that protected the Public House, the rest were sent out against him. Among them, there were those who had sublime Light-body Technique. However, they could not even find Chu Li's shadow. Maybe Chu Li was cunning and ran away to another direction, or maybe Chu Li was too fast and they were unable to catch up.

The Huay Public House had many informants, and they were almost everywhere. However, no one saw Chu Li. Therefore, the safest way was to rush ahead to Chong Ming Town and wait outside the town.

Song Shiling frowned and stayed silent.

Even if they were to guard the outside of Chong Ming Town, Chu Li would still be able to run away with his Light-body Technique. Moreover, if he used a signal to call for the Grandmasters of the Yi Public House, it would definitely turn out to be a melee.

Normally, they would have the absolute upper hand after sending out all the Grandmasters of the Public House. There was no need to be afraid of Yi Public House. However, they were in troubled times, four Grandmasters had gone to White Stone Town and the remaining six chased after Chu Li.

Nevertheless, the confession memorial had to be recovered. Otherwise, they would have endless trouble!

"We'll do as you said. Wait for him outside Chong Ming Town," Song Shiling said fiercely.

"Yes." the middle-aged Protector gave a fist salute. He was about to go out when suddenly, a loud laughter was heard behind him. The Protector quickly turned his head to look behind him.

Chu Li appeared out of nowhere in the hall, and smiled at Song Shiling. "Heir to the High Duke hasn't given up?"

Song Shiling's expression changed instantly. His face became very gloomy. "Surnamed Chu, you didn't go away?"

Chu Li smiled. "I came back to take a look."

"What are you trying to do?!" Song Shiling said coldly.

His whole body tensed up. Song Shiling had a profound understanding of Chu Li's courage. He was terrified and angry inwardly. The Public House was like nothing to Chu Li. Chu Li could come in unnoticed, and no one could block him. The guards were all useless!

Chu Li said, "Heir to the High Duke hasn't given up, but wants to recover the confession memorial?"

"Humph!" Song Shiling snorted.

Chu Li shook his head. "Heir to the High Duke, the confession memorial has been sent out. It's not in my hands anymore."

Song Shiling was livid.

Chu Li said, "A reminder, heir to the High Duke, the Huay Public House is basically empty now. I won't do anything, but this doesn't mean that others won't. Till we meet again!"

Chu Li waved his hand, and disappeared in a flash.

"Pa!" Song Shiling picked up a teacup and then threw it onto the floor violently. He yelled, "Chu Li—Chu—!"

The middle-aged Protector stood motionlessly like a statue.

He did not dare to even breathe loudly. Letting Chu Li come and go as he pleased was a dereliction as a Protector.

Song Shiling sat down in an armchair in a huff. His face was livid with anger, and he was breathing heavily. Song Shiling's rage kept surging and could not be suppressed no matter what.

As the heir to the High Duke, he had never suffered this kind of humiliation! He vowed to take revenge!

After a long while, Song Shiling let out a long breath. He said coldly, "Elder Wu, call them back. No need to chase after Chu Li anymore!"

"Yes." Elder Wu hurried away.

"Hahaha... hahaha..." Xiao Tieying who was holding a piece of paper laughed heartily.

The midday sun shone and brightened the main hall.

In the hall, Xiao Tieying, Xiao Qi, and Chu Li were sitting while Lin Quan stood behind Xiao Tieying as if he did not exist.

"This is so wonderful! Really wonderful!" Xiao Tieying could not stop laughing. Overyjoyed, he handed the paper over to Xiao Qi. "I didn't expect Xiao Song's literary to be so amazing. I'm ashamed, really ashamed. Hahaha!"

Xiao Qi took the paper and gave it a few glances. She looked at Chu Li. "Forcing the heir to the High Duke Song to write this, he must hate you so much that he itches to eat your meat. You must be careful in the future."

"Yes." Chu Li laughed. "But I didn't hurt his life, so he should be grateful to me."

"You're always so optimistic!" Xiao Qi cast an askance glance at him.

"Hai...you..." Xiao Tieying shook his head and then laughed despite himself. "You didn't kill Lu Yushu and that's really rare!"

He thought that Chu Li would have killed Lu Yushu with a stab.

He was not afraid to let Chu Li know about the gains and losses of this matter. He was just afraid that Chu Li would be reckless.

Killing the High Official of the Imperial House was also a matter of endless trouble. If it was someone else, that person would have held back, but Chu Li would just kill him. It could be seen that Chu Li was extraordinarily daring.

Xiao Qi said, "Lu Yushu also can't wait to kill you. Chu Li, your ability to make enemies is peerless."

"Hai... I really didn't think that the two Public Houses would unite through marriage." Xiao Tieying shook his head. "The people from King An's Imperial Residence will come in two days."

The smile on Xiao Tieying's face faded, and a resigned look appeared on his face.

Xiao Qi looked at Chu Li. "Second Eldest Sister still hasn't agreed to let you enter King An's Imperial Residence."

Chu Li knew that the Second Lady must have mistaken that he was attracted to her, and she felt that doing so was too cruel.