After being reborn, all I want to do is run away.

Chapter 590: Sharp-tongued

"I'm afraid Mr. Wu came to see me for more than just to invite me to breakfast!"

Inside the Drunken Moon Pavilion, Ye Liufeng ordered an extremely expensive meal without any hesitation, making Shen Xu's eyelids twitch.

"I wonder if your sect leader is serious about asking you to investigate the unusual medicinal herbs in Dan City?"

"Of course it counts. I wonder what Boss Wu wants me to do for you?" Ye Liufeng said with a smile as he looked at the dishes being served one by one.

"I want the person who was locked up next to me yesterday," Shen Xu said in a deep voice.

“Boss Wu’s request is a bit difficult to fulfill! Although that person has not yet been convicted, he is a relatively important prisoner in the Enforcement Hall, and I never do anything that violates the rules.”

Ye Liufeng picked up a bright red shrimp, its flesh glistening in the sunlight.

"On what crime was he arrested?"

"He is suspected of disrupting the order of the Dan City medicinal herb market. This alone is enough for the Enforcement Hall to lock him up for the rest of his life."

"As far as I know, all his transactions were conducted within the rules of Danding City, without any violations. So what exactly disrupted the market order?"

Ye Liufeng swallowed the shrimp meat with the sauce. "Boss Wu is being a bit too naive. How can you be sure that what he told you is true, and that our investigation results are false?"

"What will it take for you to release them?"

“I’ve already told Boss Wu that I won’t break the rules. You’ve probably come to the wrong person.”

"What if I ask to see him one more time?"

"Why didn't you say so earlier, Mr. Wu? It's such a small matter that you have to spend so much money. I really feel unworthy of it." After saying that, Ye Liufeng chuckled and picked up another green pastry.

"As long as Captain Ye enjoys his meal," Shen Xu sneered.

……

"Big brother, do you still remember me?" Shen Xu met the middle-aged man again in the dungeon of the Enforcement Hall.

"You're that young man from yesterday, weren't you released? How come you've been arrested again! You're so foolish!" The middle-aged man was clearly very sorry that his son had been imprisoned for the second time.

Hearing the middle-aged man's concern, Shen Xu felt a warmth in his heart. "Brother, you've misunderstood. I have indeed been released. I just came back to see you."

"Huh? Why? I have no relation to you, young man. We only met yesterday!"

"Ah! That's true, but I have something I absolutely must come to you for, Big Brother."

"Could it be something to do in Dan City?" the middle-aged man guessed.

"Big Brother has keen insight. To be honest, the reason they changed your cell was to let me hear your story and force me to find out the truth about what happened in Dan City."

"Why? Why don't the Enforcement Hall investigate themselves, but instead make you, young man, investigate? That's very strange."

"I'm sorry, I can't tell you that, Big Brother."

He was unwilling to deceive such a sincere person.

"Young man, you certainly didn't come to me for no reason. I wonder how I can help you?" The middle-aged man smiled helplessly.

"I want those firefly grasses you have, big brother," Shen Xu said, looking into the middle-aged man's eyes.

"Are you sure?" The middle-aged man looked at him with some surprise, as he was worried about how to sell those firefly grasses.

"Of course, and the price remains the same, still 30% higher than the market price. I wonder if you would be willing to do this deal with me, brother."

“That’s certainly possible, but if you’re trying to lure that young man out using those fireflies, I think that’s unlikely.”

"Brother, what you have is naturally no good, but what if I had all the Firefly Grass in Dan Ding City in my hands!"

"Are you crazy? Do you know how much that will cost? If we can't find that person, all those medicinal herbs will be a waste of your money," the middle-aged man immediately advised.

"It's alright, I have plenty of money!" Shen Xu smiled.

When Shen Xu came out of the dungeon, Ye Liufeng quietly approached. His silver armor gleamed in the sunlight, and his handsome, otherworldly face, coupled with his silver hair, made him extremely attractive.

"I wonder if Boss Wu got anything out of his questions?" Ye Liufeng asked with a smile.

"This doesn't seem to be Captain Ye's business."

"Even if Boss Wu didn't tell me, I would have found out sooner or later, so why let that person suffer physical pain for nothing!"

"So this is what the Ningchuan Sect's elite disciples have done. It's quite an eye-opener for me. I wonder if everyone in the Ningchuan Sect is like Captain Ye?"

"Boss Wu is joking. Everyone in Ningchuan Sect is of high moral character and integrity. How could they possibly resort to such torture to extract confessions?"

"I'm just afraid that if I don't do it, the people below will do it behind my back!" Ye Liufeng slowly looked into Shen Xu's eyes.

"Knowing what the outcome will be, they still instruct their subordinates to do it, and then pretend it's none of their business afterward."

I thought I was hypocritical enough, but I never expected there were people even more hypocritical than me.

"I can't wait to meet the other members of the Ningchuan Sect." Shen Xu revealed a mocking smile.

"Haha... Boss Wu seems to have some hostility towards Ningchuan Sect. He always drags Ningchuan Sect into everything. This is not a good thing for Boss Wu."

After all, you still have to live under the rule of the Ningchuan Sect. Offending the Ningchuan Sect will only leave you with nowhere to stand in Ningzhou.

"I have no disrespectful thoughts towards Ningchuan Sect. After all, I have only been in Ningchuan Domain for a few days, and the only Ningchuan Sect member I have met is Captain Ye."

It's just that after seeing a disciple of the Ningchuan Sect like Captain Ye, I had a somewhat negative initial impression of the Ningchuan Sect.

Instead of reflecting on his own actions, Captain Ye threatened me by mentioning the sect behind him.

Tsk tsk... I really don't know if there are many people like Captain Ye in Ningchuan Sect.

If that were truly the case, how could we outsiders live with dignity in Ningchuan Domain?

So it's really hard to give a proper evaluation! Shen Xu shook his head, somewhat conflicted.

"Boss Wu really has a silver tongue." Ye Liufeng's eyes were full of coldness.

"However, it would be best if Boss Wu explored Dan Ding City more, since I might have to say goodbye to you in a few days."

"Oh? Is Captain Ye being transferred elsewhere? Or is he returning to the sect to teach the newly initiated Ningchuan Sect disciples your principles of conduct?"

"Would you like me to book a farewell banquet for you at Zuihonglou? I can treat you," Shen Xu asked with a smile.

Ye Liufeng took a deep breath with a ferocious expression, then laughed and said, "I really hope to see Boss Wu's bright smile again in two days."

Boss Wu really should have booked a farewell banquet at Zuihonglou in advance to see himself off, so that he wouldn't have to come to me for help when there are no seats left.

However, I will certainly not hesitate to offer my help at that time; just don't forget to invite me to take a seat.

Shen Xu instantly grabbed Ye Liufeng's hand that was trying to touch him. "Captain Ye, be careful. It seems that the same person tried to attack me back then, which is why I pierced all four of his limbs."

"Captain Ye is extremely valuable; it would be terrible if he got injured."

Ye Liufeng forcefully broke free from his grasp, then said coldly, "I've seen many people like you, but few of them survive."

Let me give you a piece of advice: sometimes letting go early is a form of liberation.

"Then I'd also like to offer Captain Ye some advice: don't jump to conclusions about someone. Who knows, the person you look down on might just be someone you need to look up to!" Shen Xu smiled brightly.

He was certain that Ye Liufeng couldn't find out his origins, and the unknown was synonymous with mystery and power. He needed Ye Liufeng to stay out of trouble for the next three days.