boyutpedia Chapter 8: The Seven Killers
Chapter 8: The Seven Killers
Doorway.
Wu He breathed a sigh of relief after winning the battle to protect the chrysanthemums.
Fortunately, Chief Yu was not a reckless or foolish person.
He had definitely figured out that I was also a martial artist, which was why he didn't use force to avoid causing trouble.
That being the case...
"We can't wait any longer."
His expression was solemn as he finally made up his mind about an idea that he had been pondering for a long time.
Turning around, I walked down the wooden stairs and just past the corner I saw Wang Er leaning on the handrail, staring longingly at me.
"Hey! What are you doing out here?"
Seeing Wu He walk out so quickly, Wang Er exclaimed in surprise.
"Are you still spending the New Year inside if you don't come out?"
"What a load of bull!"
He put his arm around Wu He's shoulder and said gossipily, "I was saying that Chief Yu didn't keep you. Hey, does that mean he doesn't think much of you?"
Wu He was speechless: "You're going to die from your mouth sooner or later."
"Ptooey! Ptooey! Ptooey!"
Wang Er quickly spat several times, saying irritably, "Are you cursing me?!"
"I don't have time to chat with you. Has Master Li gone out?" Wu He asked.
"No, I'm eating in my room. Come on, I need to tell you something!"
Wang Er waved his hand, then, as if he had thought of something interesting, pulled Wu He aside.
"Put it down." He was getting impatient.
"Do you know who ordered the Black Dragon Gang to cause trouble here last time?"
Wang Er, like a blabbermouth who couldn't keep a secret, excitedly blurted out before Wu He could even speak, "Cuixiang Tower!"
Cui Xiang Lou.
Wu He recalled that he had no such memory.
Wang Er then began to recount, "I just heard about it from a guest. Cui Xiang Lou is located three streets to the north, also in the southern part of the city. It's no less impressive than our place; they have plenty of beautiful women there!"
"Rivals are enemies. Our Yuxianlou is an old establishment, while Cuixianglou is a newcomer. It's no wonder they're looking for trouble, so they've hired the Black Dragon Gang to cause trouble."
"That guy initially came to check things out! Who knew he'd get so drunk and confused, causing such a commotion."
After hearing his explanation, Wu He felt a little relieved.
But what does it have to do with me?
"Is there anything else? If not, I'll..."
"Yes, yes, yes! I haven't finished yet! Look how impatient you are! If we weren't like brothers, I wouldn't bother talking to you at all!"
Looking at Wang Er's pockmarked, mangy face, Wu He couldn't help but laugh.
From which perspective are these two brothers?
"The Green Fragrance Pavilion has the Black Dragon Gang backing it up. Do you know who's behind our Desire Immortal Pavilion?"
He chuckled, leaned closer, and lowered his voice: "The Seven Killings Society! Our boss only got ahead because he latched onto the Seven Killings Society."
"The Seven Killers Society went to Cui Xiang Lou to cause trouble today, which was definitely to avenge us!"
"Do you know who the brother of the Seven Killers Gang leader is?"
"Go ahead and say it," Wu He thought to himself.
Why does it act like an NPC, popping up a dialog box every time I say a few words?
"It's Yu Du Tou!"
Wang Er grinned and patted Wu He on the shoulder: "Didn't expect that, did you? You definitely didn't expect that!"
Wu He looked serious and nodded slightly.
It turned out to be the case.
Both brothels were backed by underground gangs.
They belong to two different interest groups, and the area south of the city is only so big, so friction is inevitable.
This is not surprising.
What truly chilled Wu He to the bone was that the head of the Zhenguan Army, Commander Yu, was actually the older brother of the leader of the Seven Killers Society.
In that case, wouldn't my situation be even worse?
Let's run away!
A voice echoed in Wu He's mind.
If you're involved in both the legitimate and criminal worlds, what's the point of doing anything else?
"We can't leave. We haven't offended them yet. If we run away, it will confirm that we've betrayed Yuxianlou. We owe so much money, we'll definitely be hunted down."
"It's hard to say where the tentacles of the underworld can reach."
Wu He took a deep breath, and the idea that had just crossed his mind became even more firm.
In the backyard, there is a well-renovated room with a small private courtyard.
puff~
Wu He knelt down on the ground.
"Lord Li, in my previous life I wandered aimlessly, never encountering a benefactor. Today, with utmost sincerity, I wish to become your martial arts master. I beg you, Lord Li, to grant my request!"
Seeing the young man kneeling on the ground, holding a gift of money for his studies, Li Bo, who was drinking alone, was slightly stunned.
After a moment, he put down the wine cup in his hand and resumed his indifferent demeanor.
"You want to become my apprentice, a cripple?"
Wu He shouted with great vigor: "The moon is pure and holy, yet it also has its phases; cracks on porcelain can also be praised as golden threads and jade lines."
"Master Li's leg ailment is a sign that Heaven is jealous of perfection, showing the world that even the greatest good has its flaws."
"It is an immense honor to be able to become Master Li's disciple!"
These eloquent words finally brought a smile to the face of the iron-willed Li Bo.
"Glib and smooth-talking."
These are my heartfelt words!
Get up.
Upon hearing this, Wu He was overjoyed and looked up in surprise, exclaiming, "You're willing to take me in?!"
Li Bo sat in the chair and shook his head, his gaunt face half-hidden in the candlelight.
"I will never take on a disciple in this life, nor am I your benefactor."
As he spoke slowly, he got up, opened a thick box behind the bed, took out a crumpled brown booklet, and threw it in front of Wu He.
Take a closer look.
The Art of Splashing Knives
"If you master this Blade Splashing Technique, it can save you from your current predicament."
"I'll lend you my copy for three days. Return it to me intact, as repayment for the favor I owed you last time."
Li Bo spoke slowly and deliberately, then picked up his chopsticks again and sipped his wine.
The gesture of raising his hand clearly indicated his intention to dismiss the guest.
Wu He pursed his lips. Seeing that he really couldn't become an apprentice, he had no choice but to settle for second best and picked up the martial arts manual on the ground.
At the same time, the Book of Credits automatically appeared and opened in front of him.
Turning the page of the Python Pattern Technique, a new milky-white page reads:
[The Art of Splashing Knives is already included]
[Should we preemptively learn the profound secrets of the "Splashing Knife Technique"?]
Wu He blinked and put away the Book of Credits first.
Immediately, he placed the pork and other gifts he was carrying on the table next to him.
"Master Li, I am deeply grateful and cannot express my thanks."
"I won't give you any pointers, so don't bother me with that."
Li Bo's thin, solitary figure swayed in the candlelight, his eyes indifferent, as if he wanted to isolate himself from the world.
"understood."
Wu He nodded and withdrew.
I closed the wooden door, and a cold wind blew into the back of my neck.
"Damn you! You ungrateful wretch!"
"You've come all this way!"
At the same time, Xu Niang's cursing came from the back door of the hall.
She stood with her hands on her hips, puffing out her cheeks, and said with a look of utter disappointment, "Don't you know who that is? Commander Yu! The military officer of the Zhenguan Army!"
"He wants you to serve him but he won't. He's really gotten himself into a tough spot..."
Xu Niang continued her tirade without stopping, as if she wanted to vent all the anger she had been holding back.
"Luckily, Chief Yu didn't hold it against you, otherwise you would be in trouble today..."
She wanted to say something more, but looking at Wu He's calm and indifferent appearance, her eyes, which were more beautiful than a woman's, revealed a hidden chill.
Xu Niang's voice stopped abruptly, and she immediately swallowed the rest of her words.
"you……"
She choked up slightly, her eyes flickering.
"This is a one-time exception!"
Then, as if not daring to look Wu He in the eye, he turned and left.
"Strange thing..."
Before walking back into the hall, he was still muttering something with a face full of doubt.
She, who was fearless, suddenly felt a chill run through her heart.
Having always been observant, he could tell that this pimp Tie Gen'er was completely different from before.
……
Wu He remained silent throughout, then looked up at the sky.
The starlight was dim, and the waning moon was hidden in the thick clouds. The wisps of clouds moved and, after a few breaths, completely enveloped the waning moon.
It's going to snow again.
He exhaled a long breath of white air.
An inner roar.
"Advance payment!"