Chapter 213: Chapter 189: I Know Your Depth, You Know My...

As luck would have it.

The newcomer was none other than Black Tooth. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

His current attire was quite similar to Chen Yi’s—a black robe with a black iron mask worn under the hood.

The only difference was that Chen Yi had an additional black cloak and a bamboo hat on his head.

However, both of them froze when they heard Black Tooth’s words.

But while Lou Yuxue was merely stunned, Chen Yi immediately held his breath and carefully concealed himself.

If Black Tooth hadn’t arrived without concealing his presence and with his eyes fixed only on Lou Yuxue, Chen Yi probably would have been cornered as well.

In contrast, after her moment of shock, a coquettish smile instantly bloomed on Lou Yuxue’s face. Her eyes drifted over to him as she said with a charming laugh:

"My, I was wondering who was out scaring people so late at night. It turns out to be Elder Black Tooth~"

"Weren’t you going to collect the reward for that business deal? What are you doing here at this hour? Did you get the silver coins?"

Black Tooth remained unmoved. His icy, emotionless eyes stared at her as he asked, enunciating each word:

"Where. Did. You. Go?"

Lou Yuxue’s expression didn’t change. She smiled and replied, "Elder, you ask even though you know. I was worried there was an issue with Liu Wu’s identity, so I personally went to see Liu Wen to confirm."

"And what was the result?"

"There were no problems, of course~ That Liu Wu really is one of Young Master Liu’s men. I made the trip for nothing~"

Black Tooth studied her for a moment, then gave a slight nod. "Is that so... I misjudged you. I thought you were going to leak information about the deal."

Hearing this, Lou Yuxue feigned annoyance. "Elder, you worry too much. I belong to the Bright Moon Building, just like you. How could I be so reckless?"

"But you still haven’t said, is that sum of silver in your hands yet?"

"Naturally."

"That’s wonderful. Then I must congratulate you, Elder, on another great achievement. I’m sure the leader will reward you handsomely upon hearing the news~"

Black Tooth gave a noncommittal response. Just as he was about to take a step, his gaze suddenly shot toward the alley entrance behind him. His eyes turned icy as he asked:

"Who’s there?"

Hearing his words, Chen Yi’s heart skipped a beat. ’I’ve been discovered?’

Before he could think further, he suddenly felt an ice-cold killing intent wash over him.

It was coming from Black Tooth!

Seeing this, Chen Yi was certain that Black Tooth had found him.

His mind raced, and he stopped concealing his presence and aura.

But his first move wasn’t to show himself. Instead, he took off the mask on his face and stuffed it into his cloak.

Only after doing this did he speak up with a laugh. "Elder Black Tooth, you truly live up to your reputation as a Martial Arts Powerhouse of the Upper Three Grades. I was so careful, yet you still found me. I’m impressed."

As he spoke, he walked to the mouth of the alley and rounded the corner to look at the two people inside.

Seeing him, Black Tooth was slightly surprised. "Liu Wu?"

Lou Yuxue was just as astonished. "What are you doing here?"

Chen Yi glanced at her, his smile slowly turning cold. His tone became sinister as he said:

"Why am I here? Don’t you know, Miss Yuxue? I, of course, followed you all the way here."

A flicker of shock and suspicion crossed Lou Yuxue’s eyes. "Followed me?"

Chen Yi snorted. "You didn’t think I was unaware of you going to the Liu Family to test me, did you?"

"Once last night, and again tonight. Heh, do you not trust me, or do you not trust my Young Master?"

As he spoke, his eyes were locked on Lou Yuxue’s, a hint of mockery in his gaze.

’Hidden Guard Lady Tiger, heh, go on and deny it if you dare.’

When Lou Yuxue saw the look in his eyes, her heart filled with even more alarm and uncertainty.

She knew perfectly well that her claim about going to the Liu Family to test Liu Wu was utter nonsense, said only to allay Black Tooth’s suspicions.

Therefore, she was certain that what this Liu Wu before her was saying must also be false.

’Then...’

’If Liu Wu didn’t follow me here from Kangning Street, then where did he spot me?’

’Was it outside the West Market?’

’Or at the tailor shop in the West Market?’

’Was it before or after I entered the shop?’

The thought of these terrible possibilities, of her identity as a Hidden Guard potentially being exposed, made Lou Yuxue’s scalp tingle with dread.

However, with Black Tooth right there, even though she knew Chen Yi was lying, she had no choice but to play along for now.

Otherwise, if Black Tooth noticed something was amiss, neither of them would escape unscathed.

"Please understand, Liu Wu. I was just trying to be absolutely certain."

Hearing this, Chen Yi laughed inwardly. He looked at the outwardly composed Lou Yuxue and said mockingly:

"If that weren’t the case, why would I have tolerated it time and again?"

"Black Tooth, you’ve gone a bit too far this time."

At this, Black Tooth looked at him, then at Lou Yuxue by his side, and slowly shook his head.

"The matter is of great importance. I hope Brother Liu Wu can forgive this minor indiscretion."

Hearing this, Chen Yi’s expression relaxed accordingly. He pursed his lips and said:

"Since you’ve put it that way... I, Liu Wu, am not an unreasonable person, especially when it concerns my Young Master’s grand plan."

"But if there’s a next time, don’t blame me for getting rough with her!"

"As it should be."

Black Tooth nodded in agreement. His earlobes twitched slightly, and he continued:

"This is no place to talk. Why don’t we go to the Spring Rain Building to discuss things?"

Chen Yi nodded. "Perfect. My Young Master had a matter for me to discuss with you anyway."

He had been planning to go to the Spring Rain Building all along.

Although there had been a complication, he had no intention of changing his plan.

The three of them then made their way toward the Spring Rain Building.

Along the way, Lou Yuxue was clearly preoccupied, her gaze falling on Chen Yi several times, yet she didn’t dare say a single word.

Chen Yi, of course, noticed this, but he wasn’t worried.

’What was that saying again?’

’I know how deep you’re in, and you know... I’m a "ghost."’

Right now, he and Lou Yuxue were in the same boat.

They both knew the other was lying, but they were both wary of Black Tooth.

’So...’

Chen Yi didn’t believe Lou Yuxue would dare to expose the truth.

Before long, the three arrived at the Spring Rain Building and headed straight for the private room on the top floor.

However, Black Tooth didn’t stay. He left ahead of them, leaving Lou Yuxue alone to attend to Chen Yi.