Chapter 81 Blue Cloud Inn (3)

  Wang Xing stood up and was about to kneel down in front of Zhang Siye, but Zhang Siye quickly got up and supported Wang Xing, saying: "Mr. Wang, absolutely not, I don't deserve it, I really don't deserve it! Those were the achievements of the older generation, I absolutely don't deserve them! The so-called Wind God Catcher nowadays is no longer as famous as it was in the past, I'm very ashamed! Very ashamed! Please sit down, please sit down! Don't do this again! Otherwise, I won't be able to stay here, and I'll have to take my leave."

  Zhang Siye pushed Wang Xing onto a chair and then sat back down in his own seat.

  Wang Xing sighed and said: "Zhang Siye, dare I ask, has the Wind Chaser really returned to Jianghu?"

  Zhang Siye pursed his lips and nodded slightly, saying slowly: "Yes, I have no choice but to re-enter the arena."

  "Has some earth-shaking case occurred?" Wang Xing hastily asked.

  Zhang Siye smiled and said: "Mr. Wang, I'd rather not talk about these things, please forgive me."

  "Understood! Understood! I understand very clearly! No more questions, no more questions."

  "Today we passed through this place, and we are tracking a big thief called Huimao Zhi. This thief is very famous in Shandong Province, has committed countless major cases, but his footprints have never left Shandong! I discovered his trail in Shanxi Province this time, which is very strange, so I chased him all the way and didn't expect to catch him at Wangjiabao. This is also thanks to the help of Kong Biao!"

  Kong Yuzhu was smiling with joy on one side, delighted.

  Zhang Siye nodded slightly to Kong Bao, and continued: "However, I didn't come to Shanxi Wangjiabao just for this trivial matter. There's another important thing I need to attend to. I'm afraid we've disturbed everyone, and I feel terrible about it. If Mr. Wang doesn't mind, could we stay here overnight and leave tomorrow?"

  "Wang Xing hastily asked: 'Where else does Master Zhang want to go?'"

  "King's Fort is not a place we must pass through, and catching the thief was just an added bonus," said Zhang Siye. "If Mr. Wang wants to know where we're going next, to be honest, we haven't thought it through yet. We might need to do some investigation around here before making a decision."

  Wang Xing's eyebrows and eyes suddenly opened wide, and he burst out laughing loudly.

  Zhang Siye said with a puzzled expression: "What is Mr. Wang laughing at?"

  Wang Xing laughed and said: "I'm delighted, I'm delighted! Originally, I didn't dare to keep Zhang Siye here, fearing that it would delay your business. Since Zhang Siye doesn't know where to go for the time being, then I must let Zhang Siye stay with us for a good ten days or half a month! To thank the Wind God Catcher for his great kindness and virtue towards our Wang family!"

  "Old Zhang hurriedly said: 'How can this be okay?'"

  Wang Xing said: "You should investigate, then investigate yours, but you must stay here and let me entertain you well. When you're done investigating, you can leave whenever you want, I won't stop you. Zhang Siye, if you don't agree, I'll have to kneel down and thank you!"

  Mr. Zhang hastily stretched out his hand to stop him and said, "Mr. Wang, absolutely not! Let me discuss this with you."

  Mr. Zhou looked at Zhang Siye, Mr. Zhou hesitated for a moment, leaned in close to Zhang Siye's ear and said in a low voice: "Since we lost to Yan Jingtian and his men, the hounds were attacked by fire and injured their noses, so they couldn't distinguish their scent for a while. So we searched all the way to Shanxi Province, and after several months passed, there was still no trace. Since Yan Jingtian said that the mirror is in his hands, even if it's a lie, he must also know where the mirror is, so let's focus on capturing him. But since we entered Shanxi, we felt that the bandit energy was getting stronger, and when we arrived at Wangjiabao, the bandit energy was overwhelming, even the gray-haired lice from Shandong could stay. I'm afraid there are a group of thieves gathering in the Wangjiabao area, either targeting the Wang family or having other plans. Why don't we just stay in Wangjiabao for now, first interrogate the gray-haired lice to find out why they came to Shanxi, and then send more people to observe nearby, maybe we can find some clues!

  "Mr. Zhou is right," Zhang Siye replied in a low voice. "I think we should grant them this favor, first to rest our horses and secondly to discuss our next move."

  Mr. Zhou nodded and said, "Alright!"

  "Mr. Wang, since it's hard to decline your generous offer, we can't very well refuse! Sorry to trouble everyone!"

  Wang Xing's face lit up with joy, he stood up and shouted: "Someone come! Prepare wine and dishes for Zhang Siye and the others! Also, clear out a quiet courtyard to let Zhang Siye and the others rest well!"

  Everyone responded in unison and hurriedly went down to clean up.

  Zhang Siye, Mr. Zhou and a group of soldiers with hooks, even if they stayed in the Wang family's large courtyard. They ate and drank wine and meat with Wang Xing for a while, but that's not important for now.

  At midnight, Zhang Siye and his party finally settled down, and the Wang family's large courtyard returned to calm.

  Tap, tap, tap. The sound of rapid footsteps echoed through a quiet and dark corridor in the Wang family's large compound. A male servant carrying a lantern led the way ahead. Behind him, Wang Xing followed closely, his expression tense, taking quick steps without stopping.

  The two of them rushed into a small courtyard, the male servant retreated, and Wang Xing went forward alone, entering a large room.

  A maid came forward and said in a low voice: "The old master is waiting for you in the study."

  "Good." Wang Xing didn't stop in his tracks and continued walking into the house.

  Wang Xing walked up to an old-fashioned door, gently pushed it open and called out: "Dad, I'm here."

  In the house, beside a desk, sat an old man with white hair and a pale face without whiskers, reading by candlelight. The old man looked very spirited and had no signs of illness; he didn't raise his head but continued to read intently, asking: "Wang Xing, have you kept everyone here?" This person was the old master of the Wang family's large courtyard, namely Wang Xing's father, named Wang Quan.

  Wang Xing stood inside the house and bowed respectfully, saying: "I've stayed behind, it's very safe, and the courtyard where I live is also arranged by Father."

  The old man said, "That's good, well done. Wang Xing, tomorrow on the street, make a big noise and say that the Wind God has arrived at the Wang family's mansion, and the Wang family will perform ten days of grand opera, please ask the villagers to come and support."

  Wang Xing said: "Got it, I'll arrange it immediately."

  The old man said: "Also, where they go, just pay attention and don't disturb them, let them be."

  Wang Xing said: "Understood."

  The old man said: "Alright, you go down now. Treat Zhang Siye and the others well, at least one or two taels of silver for each meal, the more the better."

  Wang Xing responded with a "yes" and said: "Dad, you should rest early too. Don't worry about things outside."

  The old man waved his hand and Wang Xing slowly backed out of the house.

  The old man sighed, put down the book and muttered to himself: "Yufeng Shencao, you didn't come early or late, but came at this time to join in the excitement. Hehe, never mind, let them be excited for a while."