13: Chapter 13, Brother Bao

Meanwhile, at the Yunzhou City County Yamen.

The Deputy Squad Leader held a greasy chicken leg in his hand, gnawing on it until his mouth was covered in oil, while eyeing his cousin, Big Strong Zhu, who stood before him.

He spoke irritably:

"Younger brother, are those two girls you mentioned... *hiccup*... really as good-looking as you say?"

Big Strong Zhu wore a fawning smile and nodded vigorously, patting his chest with a loud "thump, thump," and said with absolute certainty:

"Guaranteed, Cousin! When have I ever lied to you? That pair of sisters, tsk tsk, that figure, that face—they are even more beautiful than the 'thin horses' raised in the prefectural capital!"

As he spoke, he gestured, a lewd smile that all men understood appearing on his face.

"Oh?"

Hearing this, Zhu Jiang immediately became interested. He tossed the chicken bone in his hand aside, rubbed his chin with his greasy hand, and asked skeptically, "How do they compare to the top girl at Cuixiang Tower?"

"Pah!"

Big Strong Zhu spat in disdain and said bluntly, "How can those mediocre, dusty women at Cuixiang Tower compare to them? They are virgins who have never known a man; they are so clean! That vivacious spirit—just one look and your soul would be lost!"

Zhu Jiang's eyes lit up completely.

As a Deputy Squad Leader in this Yunzhou City, he acted arrogantly every day; what kind of woman had he not seen?

But upon hearing Big Strong Zhu's description, the wicked fire in his heart flared up instantly.

Especially when he thought about such a pair of top-tier sisters being taken by some poor kid who popped out of nowhere, he felt a sense of imbalance in his heart.

"What's that kid's background? Have you checked?" Zhu Jiang asked.

"Checked. Just a Loose Cultivator. He has some means; even I couldn't beat him. But..."

Big Strong Zhu gave a hehe laugh, rubbed his hands, and said fawningly, "On your turf, Cousin, what do his means matter? Even if he is a Dragon, he has to coil; if he is a tiger, he has to lie down!"

These words made Zhu Jiang feel extremely comfortable.

He slammed the table, making the bowls and dishes rattle.

"Fine! Lead the way now. I will go meet this Su Bai personally!"

Zhu Jiang stood up, a ferocious smile on his face as he said, "I want to see what qualifies him to possess two beauties and enjoy such blessings! Does he deserve it in front of me?"

Seeing this, Big Strong Zhu was overjoyed and quickly bowed. "Cousin is wise! I will lead the way for you right now! I guarantee you'll be satisfied!"

"Call a few more people!"

Zhu Jiang added, a flash of ruthlessness in his eyes as he said, "If that kid is sensible, let him scram. If he isn't sensible..."

He made a throat-slitting gesture.

"Hehe, understood!"

Big Strong Zhu understood immediately and laughed even more insidiously. "Cousin, follow me!"

...

On the other side, Su Bai followed the address given by Qingying, wandering around until he finally found the Jiedushi Residence.

Vermilion lacquered gates, copper-studded beast knockers, and two majestic stone lions at the entrance.

Two rows of guards stood in front of the gate, each with a steady aura, clearly all Cultivators with decent cultivation.

Su Bai adjusted his robes and quietly gripped the jade pendant in his palm, which made him feel a little more at ease.

He stepped forward, cupped his hands at a man who looked like the guard leader, and said:

"Officer, I am Su Bai. I have an urgent matter and request an audience with Military Governor Zhou Zheng."

The guard couldn't even be bothered to lift his eyelids. His gaze swept over Su Bai, and seeing his plain attire, he curled his lip and said contemptuously:

"See the Military Governor?"

"Just based on you?"

Caught off guard, Su Bai was pushed and stumbled back two steps before steadying himself.

Another guard also sneered, "Where did this wild brat come from? Is your brain not working? Is the Military Governor someone you can see just because you want to? Get lost immediately! Don't be an eyesore here!"

A surge of anger rose in Su Bai's heart, and his fist clenched subconsciously.

Damn it, how dare they push me?

I am the savior of their Young Miss!

But he dared not show the slightest bit of it on his face.

Su Bai unclenched his fist, forced a humble smile on his face, stepped forward quickly, took out a Low-Grade Spirit Stone from his Storage Pouch, and quietly slipped it into the guard leader's hand.

While slipping it to him, he winked and said:

"Officer, please calm down, please calm down. I really have an urgent matter. Look, this is a small token of my appreciation. Please be accommodating and help me pass the message."

The guard leader lowered his head and glanced at his palm.

A Low-Grade Spirit Stone with impure Spiritual Qi lay there.

"Heh."

The guard sneered, flicked his finger, and directly flicked the Low-Grade Spirit Stone back.

"Who the hell are you trying to insult?"

The guard's voice suddenly rose, and he said with utter disgust, "Only poor, scummy Loose Cultivators like you would treat this kind of trash as a treasure. Take your garbage and get lost!"

The rage in Su Bai's heart was almost uncontrollable.

He swore that if this person weren't a guard of the Jiedushi Residence, he would definitely punch him.

But for now.

Su Bai cupped his hands and said:

"Yes, yes, yes, it was my rudeness. Officer, please forgive me, forgive me."

As he spoke, he reached into his Storage Pouch again, this time pulling out ten Low-Grade Spirit Stones directly.

He stuffed the Spirit Stones over again and whispered:

"Officer, it is my fault for not knowing how to behave. You are a magnanimous person."

The guard leader looked at the handful of Spirit Stones in Su Bai's palm, and his eyes shifted.

He didn't want one Low-Grade Spirit Stone, but these ten were different. Had he ever heard that quantitative change leads to qualitative change?

The guard snorted coldly and said:

"You are sensible, kid."

"Wait here. I will go report it. As for whether the Military Governor sees you or not, that depends on your own fortune."

After saying this, he turned around and prepared to walk inside.

"Officer, please wait!"

Su Bai hurriedly called out to him and said.

The guard impatiently turned back and said: "What other bullshit is it? Speak quickly!"

Su Bai hurriedly took out the warm jade pendant from his bosom, offered it with both hands, and said cautiously:

"Please, when you report to the Military Governor, present this jade pendant as well."

The guard had wanted to flare up, but when his gaze fell on the jade pendant, his pupils constricted slightly.

This jade pendant, why does it look a bit like the one at the Military Governor's waist?

This thing...

"Give it to me."

The guard took the jade pendant, didn't say another word, turned around, and walked quickly into the vermilion lacquered gate.

Su Bai stood where he was, his heart pounding.

This was his only bargaining chip.

If Qingying didn't carry enough weight in the heart of this Military Governor father, or if this jade pendant wasn't that important, then he might return empty-handed today, or even get into trouble.

Time passed second by second.

The other guards at the entrance continued to stare at him with the same look they would give trash, occasionally whispering and mocking him.

Su Bai just waited quietly.

After about the time it takes for a cup of tea, the large gate was suddenly pushed open violently from the inside.

A figure rushed out with a gust of wind.