Xu Wuchang

Jiang Qiaoqiao was Jiang Yun's absolute soft spot.

Although Jiang Yun hadn't been in this world for very long, he had truly experienced the feeling of having family in this short time.

In his past life, even though he was brought back to the Daoist Temple and the elders and fellow disciples treated him very well.

That feeling was still different from family.

In any case, he would never let anything happen to Jiang Qiaoqiao.

Xia Lingxian's mansion still needed to be thoroughly searched. Qian Bochou's order was that not a single copper coin should be left behind.

If he had learned of this situation before, he might have been interested in joining Qian Bochou to grab a handful of treasures from the chests.

At this moment, however, he took his leave from Qian Bochou and immediately rushed to the inn where Xu Suwen was staying.

This inn was called Nanmanju. It was expensive and located next to the Nanzhou Prefecture's Prefectural Yamen, a place not frequented by ordinary wealthy merchants.

Nanmanju was primarily used by the Nanzhou Prefecture's Prefectural Yamen to host officials and important figures from various regions.

Xu Suwen's condition had recovered somewhat. The room she was staying in was the highest-grade room in the entire inn.

The furniture inside was all made of ironwood, and the carving craftsmanship was exquisite.

Xu Suwen was pondering a question: Should she kill Jiang Yun?

She was wearing a plain white dress and sat by the table, a steel knife placed beside her.

After all, she was a woman. That guy had touched her while dressing her in the dark. If she didn't kill him...

But Jiang Yun's eyes were indeed not those of a lecherous scoundrel; they were clean and pure.

Jiang Yun also seemed to have no other intentions toward her.

Just as Xu Suwen was feeling agitated, a soft knock sounded at the door.

Jiang Yun's voice came from outside.

"Miss Xu, are you there?"

Xu Suwen quickly got up, grabbed her coat hanging nearby, and put it on before saying, "Come in."

After Jiang Yun sat down opposite her at the table.

Xu Suwen's gaze flickered between the steel knife at her feet and Jiang Yun.

She took a deep breath. Qian Bochou had interrupted them earlier, preventing them from speaking clearly. Now that it was just the two of them, she had to settle this matter.

"What do you think of what happened today?" Xu Suwen asked in a deep voice.

"Scum."

"You still have a conscience, realizing you're scum."

"Huh?" Jiang Yun was stunned. He thought Xu Suwen was asking about Xia Lingxian.

He quickly explained, "I'm talking about Xia Lingxian. That guy really colluded with evil people."

Jiang Yun told her everything about Xia Lingxian.

Xu Suwen's face showed no particular surprise. Instead, she poured a cup of hot water and said, "Although this matter is bizarre, there are countless cases within the Imperial Guards that are even more inhumane than his."

"But fortunately, the current prefect knows my purpose for coming here."

Saying this, Xu Suwen relaxed slightly. As long as it didn't affect the true purpose of her trip, it was fine.

"I've come with a humble request," Jiang Yun said, forcing a smile with a hint of pleading.

His Magical Power was currently weak, and he didn't know the strength of those evil people.

If there were several of them, comparable to Ghost Granny's strength.

He wouldn't be able to deal with them alone.

He needed to quickly find a master to stay at his home, preferably living with them, to protect Jiang Qiaoqiao.

Therefore, he could only ask Xu Suwen. He didn't know any other masters.

"Since it's a humble request, then don't ask," Xu Suwen said plainly.

This sentence felt a bit familiar.

Jiang Yun coughed and forced a smile, "Miss Xu, those evil people have targeted me. I'm afraid something will happen to Qiaoqiao, so I wanted to ask you..."

"What does that have to do with me?" Xu Suwen picked up her teacup and took a sip. "I helped you get rid of Peng San, and you helped me find out who was hiding monsters in the Prefectural Yamen."

"We're even."

Jiang Yun nodded upon hearing this, understanding that what she said was factual. He could only cup his fists and say, "Then I won't bother Miss Xu any longer."

Seeing this, Xu Suwen couldn't help but curse this idiot inwardly. She was trying to negotiate!

Didn't he understand bargaining?

She hadn't said she wouldn't help!

And he was just going to get up and leave?

Seeing Jiang Yun reach the doorway.

Xu Suwen was just about to speak and ask him to stay.

Suddenly, the door burst open with a bang, hitting Jiang Yun's nose and making him stumble back several steps.

"Who's there?" Jiang Yun looked up.

To his surprise, it was a handsome young man, about the same age as himself and Xu Suwen.

The handsome young man was dressed in Confucian robes, with a valuable jade pendant at his waist, clearly indicating an extraordinary status.

Upon seeing the newcomer, Xu Suwen frowned deeply.

"Ow, that hurt like hell," Jiang Yun rubbed his nose. "Who are you?"

The young man's gaze fell on Xu Suwen, and then he said, "I am Xu Wuchang."

"Xu Wuchang?" Jiang Yun's brows furrowed. It seemed he and Xu Suwen knew each other.

"Farewell." Jiang Yun cupped his fists, ready to leave.

Unexpectedly, the young man suddenly reached out, blocking Jiang Yun, and reminded him cryptically, "Jiang Yun, I've heard of you. Do you think you're worthy of Miss Xu?"

"Do you know how many suitors Miss Xu has in the Capital City?"

"You're sick."

Jiang Yun rolled his eyes at him and walked away quickly.

Watching Jiang Yun's retreating back, a smile flickered across the young man's lips. Suddenly, his ear was grabbed, and he was dragged into the house.

"Hey, ow ow ow, Sis, what are you doing?"

Xu Suwen glared at him, her face full of anger. "Xu Xiaogang, what are you doing? You even changed your name. You've gotten quite bold, haven't you? Do Mom and Dad know?"

Xu Xiaogang rubbed his ear aggrievedly. "In the entire Capital City, what master has a name like Xiaogang? I was just picking a nicer one!"

Xu Suwen scolded, "Are you a master? Besides, your name was given by your parents. Doing this is unfilial."

"Mom and Dad are biased. They gave you such a nice name, so of course you don't care. If they had named you Xu Xiaohua, you would have been more anxious than anyone," Xu Xiaogang grumbled.

"Still talking back." Xu Suwen kicked him hard in the behind. "Also, what were you trying to do, saying those things to Jiang Yun just now?"

"Sis, wasn't I just testing if your brother-in-law is sincere towards you? You know our family's situation. If he's just a greedy scoundrel after wealth and status, maybe he'll back off. Besides, isn't that how it always happens in plays..."

"How is he your brother-in-law?" Xu Suwen glared fiercely at Xu Xiaogang.

"Intuition."

"Ouch, Sis, stop hitting me, stop hitting me!"

"If you didn't have feelings for him, and you really disliked this person, you should be happy that I scared him away."

"The fact that you're angry with me now just proves I wasn't wrong!"

Hearing this, Xu Suwen was slightly stunned. She glared at Xu Xiaogang, too lazy to argue with him about it.

She sat down at the table, took a sip of water, and said gravely, "How is the investigation I asked you to do going?"

Xu Xiaogang quickly took out a copied list and handed it over. "I checked. Jiang Yun is not on the list of Daoists in the Capital City."

"Also, regarding what you said about writing spells on his hand and unleashing powerful lightning with a palm strike, it seems that no Daoist Temple in the Capital City has such Daoist Arts."

"Could this kid have a shady background?"

Xu Suwen thoughtfully took the list, pondered for a moment, then stood up and began to pack her clothes. "Don't worry about it. Hurry back to the Capital City. It's dangerous out here."

"I'm not leaving. I have orders to assist you with the investigation," Xu Xiaogang quickly produced an order and handed it over.

Upon receiving it, Xu Suwen saw that it was indeed true.

"Then you will stay here honestly. You're not going anywhere without my permission," Xu Suwen glared at him. "Do you understand?"

Xu Xiaogang nodded repeatedly. Only then did Xu Suwen finish packing and prepare to leave.

"Where are you going, Sis?"

"I'm going to stay at Jiang Yun's place for a few days."

With a bang, the door closed.

Xu Xiaogang rubbed his behind and muttered, "Still saying she doesn't have any feelings for that Jiang Yun? She's just saying the opposite of what she means."

"Hmph, if you don't want me to call him that, I'll call him that!"

"Xu Wuchang, oh Xu Wuchang."