Chapter 118 Chapter 113

  Mr. Zhou nodded and said, "That's right! Zhang Siye, you don't like to talk about women, we've retired from the jianghu, and Zhang Jian is far away in Nanjing, so I've never mentioned him to you. This brothel owner, Zhang Jian, on the surface appears to be a big pimp, specializing in human trafficking, forcing good people into prostitution. In reality, he's even more skilled at being a thief, only his methods are very clever, and he's never left behind any evidence of theft! So, everyone in the jianghu thinks he's not a thief!"

  "Is he really a thief?" Zhang Siye asked in a deep voice, "This is a serious matter."

  Mr. Zhou said: "I am 90% sure that he is not only a thief but also a very formidable one!"

  "Alright! This afternoon, after meeting with Wang Xing, we'll also make an exception and go to the brothel for a stroll! We'll meet this hooker from the brothel!"

  Huo Xiao and others had lunch and rested for a while before hearing the sound of drums coming from the Qingyun Inn again.

  Everyone knew what it meant, and they all walked out of the room. In a short while, everyone gathered in the main hall. Only A, D, B were still nowhere to be seen, but everyone understood that this strange person must be hiding in the dark. Huo Xiaoxiao looked around, but Xiao Bao was still not there, and she couldn't help feeling a little sad.

  The shopkeeper was already standing in the hall waiting, seeing everyone arrive, said: "Congratulations to all of you for passing the chaotic robbery pass, according to the order of passing the pass, they are Xiaobuwei Zheng Zenda, Jia Dingyi, Bingguanzhong Li Xiaoxian, Liangba, Kudenghe Shang, Panghaowei, Yanchong Li Liao Zhuo, Huoxiaoxie. Next is...

  "Wait! Shopkeeper! Wait and talk again, where's Xiao Bao? He came up with me, a total of four number plates! You can't change the rules temporarily!" Huo Xiaoxie suddenly took a step forward, shouting out loud, interrupting the shopkeeper's words.

  The shopkeeper hesitated for a moment, looking embarrassed, and said: "This guest officer, it's not that we're temporarily changing the rules, but Little Treasure has been unconscious all along. We can't wait for him to wake up before starting, can we?"

  Huoxiao Ye was about to speak again, but Zheng Zedao gently pulled at the corner of his robe and said, "Brother Huo, there's no need to argue further. After all, they are the ones who set the rules."

  Huǒ Xiǎo yī zhěn méi dào: "Kě shì......"

  Translation:

  Huo Xiao frowned and said: "But..."

  "What's with this kid called Huo Xiao Xie, why is he so long-winded! Shopkeeper, don't bother with him, we're all here already, hurry up and announce what the next round is!" Liang Ba shouted from the side, staring fiercely at Huo Xiao Xie.

  Zheng Zedao whispered in Huo Xiaoyi's ear: "Huo Xiongdi, don't make enemies for now! Listen to the shopkeeper's arrangement!"

  The shopkeeper said, "Fire Xiaoyao guest officer, as long as Xiao Bao wakes up and tells us which two numbered plates he passed through, if it's the same as what Fire Xiaoyao guest officer said, then naturally we'll consider him to have passed! Absolutely no false words. But if he can't wake up and can't speak, then we can only consider him eliminated!"

  Huǒ Xiǎo Yè took a deep breath and said slowly, "Alright, shopkeeper. If you don't wait for Xiao Bao to make a fuss before opening the second level, then I'll quit!"

  Huǒ Xiǎo Yè said this, and everyone was stunned. How could there still be such a stubborn person? Willing to quit for someone they don't even know?

  Ku Deng and the monk chanted: "Amitabha!"

  Zheng Zedao widened his eyes, extremely puzzled, and pressed down on Huo Xiaoxiao's shoulder, saying: "Huo Xiongdi, have you gone mad? It's not easy to pass the Luozhou thief barrier, how can you be so righteous and take action for him! Luan Xiaobao has no relation to you, why do you need to help him like this?"

  Huǒ Xiǎo Xié said: "If I don't withdraw, it means I'm not keeping my promise."

  "Haha, Xiao Ye, you're really interesting! I'm with you, if you quit, I'll quit too. Haha!" Yan Chong walked out with a cigarette in his mouth and his hands in his pockets, swaying back and forth.

  "Get out of here quickly! Stop bothering us!" Liang Ba suddenly scolded.

  "Keep your mouth clean, you think you're a plaything?" Smoke Worm retorted lazily.

  "You! Smoking, what are you being so arrogant about!" Liang Ba took a step forward, already assuming a posture that was ready to take action at any moment.

  "Hmph! Want to fight? Come on, anyway the switch is off now, I'll play with you." Yan Chong turned around, tilting his head to look at Liang Ba.

  These two people will inevitably have a big fight if either of them says one more word.

  The shopkeeper's face turned cold, and he showed an unusual stern expression. He said loudly: "Everyone! Please calm down! Listen to me!" As soon as the shopkeeper shouted, the hall suddenly fell silent.

  The shopkeeper looked around at everyone and said coldly, "We Huo family recruit disciples, seeking refinement not quantity. Many have quit the three gates of Huo's door without reason in the past, it's not just you two as precedents! Qingyun Inn has always been hospitable, sparing those who should be spared, but if someone makes trouble, don't blame us for turning our faces and expelling guests! Fire Xiaoxie and Smoke Worm, the two guest officials insist on quitting, we won't stop them. Please leave! Shopkeeper! Please escort these two guest officials out of Qingyun Inn!"

  The shopkeeper's expression turned cold and icy as he quickly walked up to Huo Xiao Ya and Yan Chong, saying: "Please, both of you!"

  Yan Chong hummed a tune, strutting away with big strides. Huo Xiao Xie glanced at Zheng Ze Dao, who furrowed his brow and let out a soft sigh, looking utterly perplexed. Huo Xiao Xie chuckled to himself, thinking: "Oh well, oh well! Who made me meddle in other people's business? Time to leave!"

  Huoxiao Ye and Yanchong had just followed the shopkeeper for a couple of steps when they heard "I'm here! Don't go! Sorry......" A slightly weak but very urgent voice came from one side.

  Everyone turned their heads and saw that San Xiao was supporting Xiao Bao as they hurried down the stairs from the second floor.

  Huǒ Xiǎo Yī Xīn Zhōng Yī Xǐ, Jiào Dào: "Nào Xiǎo Bǎo, Nǐ Xǐngle!"

  Translation:

  Huo Xiaoyi's heart was filled with joy, and she exclaimed: "Naughty treasure, you're awake!"

  Little Treasure nodded and walked into the main hall, saying: "Thanks, Big Brother Fire, I'm fine now!" Little Treasure straightened up and stood firmly on the ground, then said to Shopkeeper Third, "Please ask the shop owner if I've passed the test or not!"

  The little three opened the noisy treasure, walked to the store owner's side, whispered a few words, and the store owner nodded slowly while listening. His expression slightly relaxed, and he bowed his fist to everyone, saying: "Ladies and gentlemen, after waking up, the noisy treasure reported that its number plate and Huo Xiao Xie's statement were consistent. The noisy treasure passed! You two please stay, no need to leave!"

  Huǒ Xiǎo Xié and Yān Chóng exchanged a glance, and Yān Chóng hummed: "Since Xiao Bao has passed the test, we won't leave either. What do you think, Huǒ Xiǎo Xié?"

  Huo Xiao Xiexin was overjoyed in his heart and bowed with a fist to the shopkeeper, saying: "Thank you, shopkeeper!"

  Originally, Xiao Bao was brought up from the cave and had been unconscious all along. San Ge was in charge of taking care of him until he woke up. It wasn't until Qing Yun Inn rang its bell again that Xiao Bao suddenly opened his eyes, and as soon as he did, he shouted: "My token! Where's my token?" San Ge asked which two tokens he was referring to, and Xiao Bao replied: "Mine and Hong Xiao Jester's!" This coincided with what Huo Xiao Xie had said. San Ge understood that Xiao Bao was telling the truth, so he passed the test. Xiao Bao shouted: "The bell has rung! Take me out quickly!" San Ge hastily helped Xiao Bao up and rushed towards the main hall.

  The room where Xiao Bao was located was a secret room, quite far from the stairs. Xiao Bao's body was exhausted and his feet were unsteady, he couldn't run, so he could only be supported by San Ge and struggled to rush out. As they walked on the road, they already heard Huo Xiao Ye's words about leaving. Xiao Bao's heart was anxious, several times almost fell down, finally arrived just as Huo Xiao Ye and Yan Chong were about to leave.

  After all this commotion, calm was finally restored.

  The shopkeeper let out a sigh of relief, clasped his hands together in gratitude and said: "Ladies and gentlemen, the second pass of Fire Gate Three Passes is the Thief Competition Pass!"