132: Chapter 132 Love of Murder and Love of Beauty

The next day, early morning.

Chen Hu went from his home to the Fierce Tiger Gang General Hall to attend to his duties.

Along the way, he heard many people discussing the recruitment for the Fierce Tiger Gang Reserve Hall.

Most people were quite tempted by this.

There was one reason.

It is said that literature is for the poor and martial arts for the rich, but that is only relative.

Whether learning literature or martial arts, for commoners, it is a high expense.

Nowadays, as long as one becomes a member of the Fierce Tiger Gang Reserve Hall, one can learn to read and practice martial arts for free.

For those commoners with children, this is absolutely an opportunity to change their fate.

Secondly, after becoming a member of the Reserve Hall, not only are food and lodging provided, but one also receives one tael of silver every month.

For an average family, an adult working might not even earn one tael of silver.

As long as one's son or daughter enters the Reserve Hall, they can get one tael of silver; why not do it?

Therefore, faced with their children's future and money, few people could resist such a temptation.

Arriving at the Fierce Tiger Gang headquarters.

He discovered that a long line had already formed, with parents bringing their children to sign up.

"The Gang Leader is here!"

"Greetings, Gang Leader!"

...

Seeing Chen Hu, the members of the Fierce Tiger Gang stood up one after another to salute him.

After nodding to them, Chen Hu strode into the gates of the Fierce Tiger Gang General Hall.

"How majestic!"

Among the crowd waiting in line, someone whispered.

Meanwhile.

The Nangong Family.

Inside the small courtyard where Nangong Hongyan lived.

The Maid was guarding the door of the bedchamber.

Last night, Nangong Hongyan had begun her seclusion.

Suddenly, the door was pulled open.

The Maid, who previously had a look of nervousness on her face, immediately asked with concern: "Young Miss, have you had a Breakthrough?"

"Yes!"

Nangong Hongyan nodded and thought to herself: "Thanks to that marrow cleansing fruit Young Master Chen gave me, as well as the second-grade exotic beast meat, otherwise, my Breakthrough would not have been so smooth!"

"That's great!"

The Maid said happily: "Young Miss, are you hungry? I will go to the kitchen to order food for you right now. By the way, do you want to bathe? I will have someone prepare hot water."

"Go ahead!"

Nangong Hongyan nodded.

Then she went into the courtyard and began practicing her palm techniques.

She originally possessed the cultivation of Mid-stage Tendon Refining, which was already considered outstanding among the younger generation in Linjiang Prefecture.

Now, she had broken through to Late-stage Tendon Refining; among the younger generation of the Five Great Families, she could at least be ranked in the top three.

Moreover, the benefits of the marrow cleansing fruit were not limited to the immediate gains.

It still had immense benefits for future Cultivation.

Soon.

The Maid arrived carrying the food.

After eating the meal, hot water was already prepared in the next room.

After bathing and changing into a light green dress, Nangong Hongyan said: "Maid, go and find out if Young Master Chen is at the General Hall. If he is, we will go and visit him!"

"Very well, Young Miss!"

The Maid accepted the order and left.

Half an hour later.

Fierce Tiger Gang General Hall, inside the official office.

Chen Hu was flipping through some miscellaneous books.

Suddenly, someone reported.

Saying that the Young Miss of the Nangong Family had arrived.

Chen Hu had someone invite her in.

"Brother Chen, this young lady has come to disturb you again. I hope I haven't interrupted your important business?"

When Nangong Hongyan, wearing a bright green dress, stepped into the office, Chen Hu's eyes immediately lit up.

"Of course not, Hongyan, please take a seat!"

"Someone, prepare a tea set!"

"Is Brother Chen going to brew the tea himself?"

"That's right. I happened to obtain some good water. Hongyan, you've come at the right time; you can help me taste it!"

Chen Hu said with a chuckle.

"Then I will not stand on ceremony!"

Soon, a servant girl brought in a tea set.

Chen Hu lifted a pot of water from under his feet, poured it into the teapot, lit a stove, and placed the teapot on top.

Before long, the water in the teapot made a "gurgling" sound, and a pleasant, fragrant aroma wafted out.

"Brother Chen, what kind of water is this? Just smelling it makes it feel extraordinary!"

Nangong Hongyan asked curiously.

Chen Hu smiled: "Just something I obtained by chance."

Soon.

The water was boiling completely.

Chen Hu took the teapot off the stove, opened the lid, and threw some tea leaves inside.

Seeing this, the corner of Nangong Hongyan's eye twitched slightly: "Brother Chen, your method of brewing tea is truly unique!"

The Maid, standing to the side, heard her Young Miss teasing Chen Hu and couldn't help but giggle.

Seeing Chen Hu look over, she said apologetically: "Sorry, Young Master Chen, I didn't mean to laugh at you; I just couldn't help it."

"It's fine, go ahead and laugh!"

Chen Hu waved his hand dismissively. "I don't really know how to brew tea; I've let you see something laughable."

After a while.

A unique tea fragrance wafted from the teapot.

Chen Hu picked up the teapot, filled three cups with tea, and made a gesture of invitation: "Hongyan, Miss Maid, try the tea I brewed!"

The two of them picked up the tea cups and took a light sip.

Immediately, their eyes lit up.

The tea, which was clearly boiling hot, was not hot at all when it entered their mouths; instead, it had a cool, soothing sensation.

Swallowing the tea, they felt a warm sensation, and their moods became exceptionally refreshed.

"Good tea!"

Nangong Hongyan praised.

"Then drink more; there's plenty left anyway!"

Chen Hu said with a smile, then picked up his own tea cup and took a large, satisfied gulp.

Next, the two drank tea and chatted.

Suddenly, Chen Hu changed the subject: "Hongyan, have you heard of the Young Marquis?"

Hearing this, Nangong Hongyan frowned slightly, then nodded: "I have heard of him!"

"So, he is very famous?"

Chen Hu said, somewhat surprised.

The Maid, standing to the side, couldn't help but interject: "He is not famous; he is notorious!"

"Tell me more in detail."

Chen Hu looked interested.

Seeing Chen Hu's expression, Nangong Hongyan recounted the deeds of the Young Marquis.

The Young Marquis was surnamed Wei and named Young Marquis Wei Wuji.

He had two great hobbies: he loved killing and he loved beauty.

At first, Young Marquis Wei Wuji would hide and conceal his killings.

But once, his killing was exposed by accident.

However, his father easily resolved it, and after he faced no consequences, he gradually became bolder.

Subsequently, he became less and less restrained in killing, and treated human life with less and less regard.

Someone might ask, Marquis Weiwu is just a Marquis; Young Marquis Wei Wuji has killed so many people, can he cover for him?

In fact, he really could cover for him.

If it were just based on the Marquis title of Marquis Weiwu, he naturally couldn't cover for him.

But as it happened, Marquis Weiwu's older sister was an Imperial Noble Consort, and the son she bore was a hot candidate for the Crown Prince.

Secondly, Marquis Weiwu's second younger brother, Wei Shanhe, was the Minister of Rites, one of the Six Ministries of the imperial court.

The third younger brother was the husband of the Eldest Princess.

At the same time, Marquis Weiwu himself was the Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Guards.

His younger sister had even married the most powerful feudal prince.

It could be said that no one in the family was simple.

Yet, among the three brothers of the Wei Family, Young Marquis Wei Wuji was the only male heir.

Whether it was Marquis Weiwu or his two uncles, they all doted on Young Marquis Wei Wuji very much.

As mentioned before, besides killing, Young Marquis Wei Wuji also loved beauty.

Logically speaking, with the power of the Wei Family, what kind of woman could he not obtain?

But Young Marquis Wei Wuji refused; he just liked to forcefully seize beautiful women.

Therefore, in the Royal Capital, wherever Young Marquis Wei Wuji appeared, any family with a somewhat beautiful daughter would forbid their daughter from going out.

"Brother Chen, why are you asking about this Young Marquis?" After finishing the story of Young Marquis Wei Wuji, Nangong Hongyan couldn't help but ask.

Chen Hu said: "I received news that the Young Marquis will arrive in Linjiang Prefecture today."

"What?"

Hearing this, Nangong Hongyan's expression changed drastically.