novelraw Chapter 833: Someone from Hundred Knowledge Hall Arrives!
Chapter 833: Someone from Hundred Knowledge Hall Arrives!
Amidst the rumbling thunder, Jiang Feng could hardly remember how he managed to leave Bai Zhiqing's house after dinner, maintaining his self-control.
He only recalled that Bai Zhiqing behind him was becoming increasingly alluring, fully displaying the charm of a mature woman, exuding irresistible attraction.
Fortunately, Jiang Feng had done nothing to betray Nangong Qingcheng, unwavering like thunder, which allowed him some peace of conscience.
After dealing with Bai Zhiqing, he felt more exhausted than fighting Jing Wuming, both physically and mentally. He had no choice but to hail a cab and head home.
...
At the same time.
Provincial City, at the Qi Family mansion.
The weather here was equally tempestuous.
Amidst the lightning and thunder, Qi Mengge rushed into Qi Xingchun's main residence with a panicked expression.
"What happened now?"
Qi Xingchun was reading, and upon seeing his daughter in a flustered state, he put his book down and asked calmly.
Ever since this useless daughter returned home after botching the Dongfang Family affair, she hasn't brought him any good news, only annoyance.
"Father, Jing Wuming hasn't returned yet!"
Qi Mengge said seriously: "I'm worried something might have happened to him, that he might not be a match for Jiang Feng..."
"What did you say?"
Qi Xingchun frowned sharply upon hearing this: "Jing Wuming failed?"
"I can't be sure yet, and there's no definite news. It's raining so hard, maybe he's delayed because of something else, but… I have a bad feeling. If even he lost to Jiang Feng, then we're..." Qi Mengge turned pale.
"That's impossible!"
Qi Xingchun shook his head: "If others don't know Jing Wuming, how could you not? In the Provincial City, he's a true outsider. If it weren't for that old coot, he wouldn't be working for me! Jing Wuming is a deadly sword, always successful when he strikes!"
"That may be so… but I still think we should be highly vigilant. Jiang Feng has done too many incredible things and is even more of an outsider! Anyway, just thinking about him makes me uncomfortable all over, even having nightmares!"
Qi Mengge said with deep apprehension.
"Look at you!"
Qi Xingchun said disdainfully: "And you're supposed to be my daughter, Qi Xingchun's daughter, living so cowardly now!"
"Don't worry, even if Jing Wuming really fails, it's no big deal. Once I finish celebrating my fifty-eighth birthday, if Jiang Feng is still alive, I'll personally deal with him!"
"I refuse to believe that a flea from Binhai could make much of a stir!"
Upon hearing this, Qi Mengge finally felt relieved and let out a deep sigh.
...
In another place.
Binhe, in the grand hall of Chang Wanhe's mansion.
Chang Wanhe stood at the doorway, looking at the increasingly heavy rain outside, frowning deeply and full of irritation.
From time to time, he paced back and forth, his expression extremely unpleasant.
Behind him sat Fang Zhao, looking resigned.
After the last incident, Fang Zhao really didn't want to get involved with Chang Wanhe anymore.
But Chang Wanhe insisted on dragging him into this matter, leaving him no choice.
He only hoped once this affair concluded, Chang Wanhe would keep his promise and never seek him out again.
"Fang Zhao, you said the people from Hundred Knowledge Hall would arrive tonight. Why aren't they here yet?"
Growing impatient, Chang Wanhe turned to look at Fang Zhao and asked coldly!
"President Chang, I don't know either... Please calm down! The Hundred Knowledge Hall is one of the most significant halls under Tianji Pavilion. Their Hall Master personally promised, so they won't break their word. The other party's status is too high, so we shouldn't rush them..." Fang Zhao said with a bitter smile.
Earlier that afternoon, after relentless efforts, Fang Zhao finally got in touch with people supposedly from the Tianji Pavilion.
However, the contact handling things was not a big figure from Tianji Pavilion, but from its subsidiary, the Hundred Knowledge Hall!
Initially, Fang Zhao thought that even being from Hundred Knowledge Hall, they wouldn't pay attention to invitations from third or fourth-tier small-town nobodies like them. He only wanted to show Chang Wanhe he made an effort.
Unexpectedly, upon hearing Chang Wanhe wanted them to target Jiang Feng from Binhai, the other party showed immense interest and promised to send people over that evening.
Their eagerness made Fang Zhao think he'd misheard.
After telling Chang Wanhe, he became extraordinarily excited, waiting from afternoon till now.
But now, a heavy downpour started outside, nature not being cooperative, and the other party hadn't arrived yet, making him somewhat tense.
Just as Fang Zhao finished speaking, suddenly outside, a fierce lightning bolt struck, followed by a deafening thunderclap!
The torrential rain fell harder!
Three figures draped in black cloaks and wearing conical hats appeared outside like ghosts, silently.
They arrived so silently that even their footsteps made no sound, giving Chang Wanhe a big scare when he turned back!
Chang Wanhe screamed, almost scared out of his wits!
However, the three showed no expression as they walked straight in.
The three, cloaked entirely, carried no umbrellas, their bodies soaked through.
Yet they didn't seem to mind, strolling in leisurely.
"Who are you..."
Chang Wanhe was dumbfounded, looking at the three in horror.
Fang Zhao also stood up, inexplicably tense all over.
The three, led by an elder.
He walked with a shuffle, supporting himself with a cane.
Following him were two energetic young men, tall and imposing, exuding bold arrogance in their every step.
"Who are you?"
Chang Wanhe swallowed hard and exchanged glances with Fang Zhao, then kept staring intently at these unexpected guests.
The elder wasted no words, walked to the center of the hall, and unceremoniously sat in the main seat.
Thereafter, he removed his conical hat, revealing his gray hair.
A young man beside him swiftly stepped forward, cautiously taking the hat from him, showing strict formality and utmost respect.
"Sir, you are..."
Fang Zhao asked nervously, uneasy.
"I am Xiao Jinsan, an elder of the Hundred Knowledge Hall. These two are my disciples, Cang Song and Shui Yibo! We are here under the orders of Hall Master Gu Yuansheng to liaise with you." The elder said blandly, in a hoarse voice.
"Elder Xiao..." Chang Wanhe was delighted upon hearing this: "Wonderful, you've finally arrived! No wonder the three of you have such extraordinary presence; did you come specifically to help me deal with Jiang Feng?"
"Don't celebrate too soon!"
Xiao Jinsan sneered, pouring cold water over Chang Wanhe's enthusiasm: "That brat surnamed Jiang offended our Hall Master and even attacked our Young Master! Even without you, the Hundred Knowledge Hall wouldn't let him off lightly. You're just lucky to have aligned with us in this affair, granting you the opportunity to receive us!"