First Master Zou froze, then clapped his hands and laughed.
"Now that's what I like to hear! With Brother Lu willing to come along, we can rest easy about this job. Who knows... heh, maybe this time we'll really hit the jackpot and take care of that Su witch! Then it's settled. Four of us are going: Brother Lu, Ah Qi, Xiao Wu, and Dazhuang!"
Lu Chen nodded and glanced toward the members of the Green River Sect.
Li Tianrui, who had just stolen the spotlight, was surrounded by several fellow disciples and acquaintances. He wore a smug grin, his chin practically reaching the heavens.
He leaned toward the senior sister beside him, Liu Jiaojiao, and whispered something. Her cheeks flushed, and she cast him a sidelong glance, her eyes sparkling.
They stood shoulder to shoulder, one handsome in white, the other graceful in a green dress.
Among the Jianghu guests gathered in the hall, each dressed and behaving differently, they truly made a striking couple.
Lu Chen sneered inwardly.
Li Tianrui had excellent natural aptitude, and his aura had already reached External Force. He simply hadn't formed a Seal yet.
He turned his gaze away. Jiaoguo was far away, a perfect place to settle old scores and send someone on their way.
With the matter settled, the banquet dispersed.
Zou Wen and the others tugged at Lu Chen, urging him to visit a brothel with them.
Lu Chen said he had to get up early to set out the next day, then politely excused himself and left.
As soon as he was out of sight, Boss Zou's smile vanished. His face fell as he asked:
"Brothers, what do you make of that kid?"
The Fourth Master, Xue Zhao, who was usually sickly and quiet, gave a couple of