A Long Grind to Daoist Monarch-Chapter 126 - 110: Kindred Spirits with Brother Bai (Part 3)

"At this time, you should be practicing martial arts at the Songshan Sect, what's happened?"

Bai Qi silently sneaked up behind Xiaotou and lightly tapped his shoulder, startling him.

"Ah Qi! How do you walk so quietly? I specifically came out to find you! I'm fine, but you're in trouble!"

Seeing Xiaotou's anxious and frantic demeanor, Bai Qi raised an eyebrow and asked:

"What's the matter?"

Xiaotou grabbed Bai Qi and spoke as they walked briskly:

"Didn't you acquire a few shops and docks from the fishery?"

Bai Qi nodded:

"Yes, He Wenbing insisted on giving them to me. I'm considering whether to take them or not. That old fellow must be up to something, digging a pit for someone to fall into."

Xiaotou raised his eyebrows in anger and said:

"He the Dog is extremely malicious! At noon today, a large ship docked at the East Market Pier, rumored to have come from Yihai Prefecture! He deliberately gave you the shops and docks that generate profit, while secretly seeking help from the He Family. He must be planning to use you against high gates in the County City..."

Bai Qi was quite surprised, his eyes showing disbelief as he stared blankly at Xiaotou:

"When did you get so perceptive? You've gleaned so much useful information from people coming from Yihai Prefecture. You've really improved!"

Xiaotou stomped in frustration, too anxious to joke with Bai Qi:

"You talk as if I'm dumb! When my dad saw that big ship, he ran to discuss with Elder Liang, thinking something was off and told me to send word! I first went to the old house at Erxian Bridge and only saw Ah Ming...he told me all these things. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

I also found out there's a young gentleman on the ship who looks very affluent. He doesn't walk; he rides in a sedan chair.

No one in Black River County has ever been seen riding in a chair, he must be of great significance!"

Bai Qi was not surprised; there's no free meal without strings attached. He Wenbing was so eager to hand over the docks and shops, agreed last night, and delivered the land deeds this morning.

If anyone believes there's no underlying deceit, who would trust that!

"What's the rush? When soldiers come, we'll block them, when water flows, we'll dam it. The County City's young master? We'll have to see him for ourselves before making plans."

Bai Qi soothingly reassured Xiaotou, who was nervously worried for him.

For the humble folks of Black River County, the high gates of Yihai Prefecture indeed seem like a towering mountain, enough to crush them.

The reason Bai Qi remained calm and composed was, of course, because he had Tongwen Hall as his backing.

Why would such a renowned master who could kill a Demon King with one punch be wandering all over Yihai Prefecture?

Returning to the old house at Erxian Bridge, the usually spacious street was now completely blocked.

Who knows whether it was someone's wedding, gifting dowry, or celebrating a birthday, with a procession of servants in gray uniforms carrying loads in a long line, tightly packed.

Passersby saw the spectacle and detoured, afraid to offend some big household, earning themselves a gratuitous beating.

Xiaotou tightened his grip:

"It's definitely aimed at Ah Qi! What should we do... Ah Qi isn't the type to swallow his anger, if they can't get along, what if he accidentally kills the young master! We should have prepared a dinghy earlier for a quick escape!"

Xiaotou's mind was full of chaotic images of Bai Qi enraged, blood spilled within five steps, followed by relentless pursuit.

"Creating such a commotion, politeness first, then force?"

Bai Qi remained calm; the parade-like crowd parted for him as he walked unhurriedly to the old house's entrance, where Ah Di Bai Ming stood at the door, apparently surrounded by a group.

He furrowed his brow, grasping the impulse to retaliate wasn't an option yet when a young man wearing a white jade crown and Heaven-Pointing Boots suddenly jumped in front of him.

Unable to restrain himself, he extended his hands eagerly, like an old friend wanting to clasp arms:

"You must be Bai Qilang!"

Bai Qi suppressed the urge to retaliate and let the young man embrace his arm, nodding and asked:

"And you are?"

The young man's arrival was inexplicable, his attitude equally inexplicably friendly:

"I'm He Jingfeng, the seventh son of the He family's main branch, honored to be called 'He Qilang' by my friends. Look how fated we are, both 'Qilang'! Hahaha!"

Bai Qi slightly twitched the corner of his mouth, responding to this brother's humor.

The young man was undeterred and followed Bai Qi over the threshold of the old house:

"I really felt like I knew you upon meeting! Brother Bai, let's go inside and have a chat!"

Xiaotou stood dumbly at the doorway, staring at the harmoniously pacing pair, showing a bewildered expression of complete incomprehension.

Bai Ming looked on indifferently, humming:

"Nothing strange about it, like Young Master He, Second Young Master Song, they all like Brother Ah. This affluent youth from Yihai Prefecture is no exception."

Xiaotou scratched his head forcefully:

"But Ah Qi...not going after women, but attracting men? And they're all young masters?!"

Bai Ming wore a serious expression, speaking like an old sage:

"Brother Xiaotou, you don't understand. In those stories, the most formidable leader is often full of spirit and exceptionally wise!

People who meet him can't wait to bow down in admiration! My Brother Ah is just such a person!"