It was noon when Yu Chi Feng and Feng Ting Liu walked out of the small alley.
There were obviously fewer people on the street. They were driven away by the scorching sun and went home to rest.
Feng Ting Liu slowly walked onto the street. He was neatly dressed, as if he hadn't done anything in the alley.
But if one lifted his veil hat, one could see his flushed cheeks and the kiss marks on his neck.
Fortunately, the veil blocked the view, making it impossible to see clearly.
But Feng Ting Liu still couldn't help touching his neck, gritted his teeth, and scolded in a low voice:
"Rascal!"
His voice was obviously somewhat hoarse.
Even worse, his already sore waist was made even more painful by the rough wall.
Yu Chi Feng was not afraid of being scolded. Instead, he took a step forward and tightly wrapped his arm around Feng Ting Liu's waist.
"Walk slowly, young master..." Yu Chi Feng's tone was full of flattery, but the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise. "But this is the most effective way to relieve the pain."
"Then you can't do it in the alley...!" Before Feng Ting Liu could finish his words, he saw the glances of the passers-by around him and quickly stopped.
"It was an emergency. Please don't blame me, young master."
Yu Chi Feng's palm was on Feng Ting Liu's lower back, massaging his sore waist.
The two slowly returned to the mansion. By the time they arrived, it was already afternoon.
And Xia Yi was sitting in the courtyard, holding his chin and playing with the trinkets he had just bought from the street.
When he saw the two of them return, he quickly stood up.
"You're finally back! Does Brother Feng's head still hurt?"
"It's already fine." When Feng Ting Liu saw Xia Yi, he slapped Yu Chi Feng's hand away and walked over by himself.
"That's good, that's good. This big guy is somewhat capable. He actually made Brother Feng's head stop hurting!" Xia Yi looked at Yu Chi Feng with a bit more appreciation in his eyes.
Yu Chi Feng scratched his head, blushing and not knowing how to answer.
Instead, Feng Ting Liu glared fiercely at Xia Yi, scaring him to shrink back and not dare to speak anymore.
Yu Chi Feng, however, remembered the serious matter and asked him, "Did you catch any suspicious people?"
Xia Yi shook his head and said, "No, there are too many people on the street. But I discovered another thing!"
"What?" Yu Chi Feng pressed.
"The members of the Zhu Xie Society are gathering martial artists from the martial arts world who want to participate in the demon extermination. I quietly followed the members of the Zhu Xie Society and found their stronghold!"
"It's in the courtyard behind the mill in the west of Beiji City." Feng Ting Liu unexpectedly immediately said what Xia Yi was originally going to say.
Xia Yi was shocked: "How does Brother Feng know?!"
Feng Ting Liu did not answer. He just waved his hand and beckoned Yu Chi Feng: "I'm going to take a nap for a while."
Yu Chi Feng was originally lost in thought because of Feng Ting Liu's words, thinking about why Feng Ting Liu was so familiar with the stronghold of the Zhu Xie Society. Inevitably, he thought of the Beilong Hall Master whom Feng Ting Liu highly praised, and immediately felt a big pang of jealousy.
He quickly came to his senses and followed Feng Ting Liu into the room.
When Feng Ting Liu caught a glimpse of his expression, he couldn't help but chuckle. He took off his veil hat and hung it on the side, spreading his arms to make it convenient for Yu Chi Feng to undress him.
Yu Chi Feng did not neglect his duty. Skillfully, he undid his clothes, keeping his eyes straight, and changed him into loose clothes suitable for rest.
The original black tight-fitting outfit and undergarments were thrown aside. If one looked closely, one could still find some dirty marks on them...
But after changing into his usual clothes, a large area of marks was exposed on Feng Ting Liu's chest.
When Feng Ting Liu caught a glimpse of the marks on his body, he remembered what happened in the alley earlier and couldn't help but glare at Yu Chi Feng.
Yu Chi Feng blinked and smiled at him, looking very innocent.
Ever since he had his first intimate encounter with Feng Ting Liu, he had learned how to be pushy. The obedient and honest big dog had revealed his true nature.
Feng Ting Liu snorted lightly, turned over and got onto the bed, using the quilt to cover the marks all over his body.
Logically, Yu Chi Feng should have left the room at this time to let Feng Ting Liu sleep in peace.
But today, he suddenly didn't want to go out. He strangely sat on the footrest by the bedside, leaning against the edge of the bed, and looking at Feng Ting Liu.
"Why are you still here?" Feng Ting Liu lifted his eyes and saw his actions, asking.
"I'm guarding the young master as he sleeps."
"When did I need you to guard me to be able to sleep?" Feng Ting Liu was amused by his matter-of-fact tone. "Do as you please."
With that, he closed his eyes, and his breathing gradually became steady.
Yu Chi Feng just sat on the footrest like this, looking at Feng Ting Liu's sleeping face.
When asleep, Feng Ting Liu was quiet, without the fierce appearance of the past, nor the seductive look on the bed.
Often, only at this time would Yu Chi Feng dare to carefully examine every inch of his skin and every eyelash.
It also made Yu Chi Feng uncontrollably have wild thoughts.
Why did Feng Ting Liu bring him to Beiji City?
Why did Feng Ting Liu know the Beilong Hall Master of the Zhu Xie Society?
Why... did Feng Ting Liu say such words?
Whether it was when he accidentally overheard the conversation between Feng Ting Liu and Xia Yi, expressing his sincerity to Feng Ting Liu, or when he said in the inn that he believed Feng Ting Liu, Feng Ting Liu's responses now seemed very subtle.
"You'd better be like this."
"Remember what you said today."
It was almost as if Feng Ting Liu thought he would change his mind at any time.
Yu Chi Feng's thoughts drifted to when he first arrived in Liudu City and expressed his loyalty to Feng Ting Liu in the dungeon for the first time. Feng Ting Liu also said the same thing.
Feng Ting Liu, the City Lord of Liudu City, a person who could stir up the turmoil in the martial arts world, why would he care so much about Yu Chi Feng's loyalty?
Rather than being unwilling to be betrayed, it was more like being unwilling to be betrayed by him, unwilling for him to leave.
Even though he had already shown enough sincerity.
Yu Chi Feng was even more puzzled. Feng Ting Liu's repeated probing was more like an insecure behavior.
Yu Chi Feng quickly dismissed this thought of his - How could a person like Feng Ting Liu lack a sense of security?
"Sigh..." Yu Chi Feng let out a soft sigh and murmured to himself, "Young master, what are you really thinking... "
Yu Chi Feng had wild thoughts for the entire afternoon, but Feng Ting Liu slept soundly.
When he woke up, it was already dusk.
Yu Chi Feng helped him change his clothes and massaged his waist for a long time before he could fully wake up from his sleep.
And just at this moment, a servant delivered an urgent secret letter.
Feng Ting Liu sat in the main seat, took the secret letter, opened it, and saw Bai Yi Chen's neat and powerful handwriting.
"It's Daoist Priest Bai." After reading the letter, Feng Ting Liu put the paper on the candle flame, allowing the flame to devour the information on it.
"What are the young master's arrangements?"
"Let's go out, to Zui Hua Lou."
-
The night in Beiji City was brightly lit.
The vendors and restaurants were not closed, and Zui Hua Lou was the most bustling and lively place in Beiji City at night.
But no matter how lively it was, there would be places that others couldn't see.
The back door of Zui Hua Lou led to a secluded alley. The people in the building usually transported the swill from here so as not to disturb the guests.
And now, a man dressed in black with a bamboo hat covering his face hurriedly walked into the alley, looking around. When he saw the unremarkable back door, heDive in without hesitation.
He entered Zui Hua Lou, but the doorman at the entrance didn't react at all. He just glanced at him indifferently.
He went up to the third floor via a secluded staircase, and there was no sign of anyone along the way.
The third floor of Zui Hua Lou only entertained distinguished guests. Now, it had been booked out, so it was naturally very quiet.
The man searched for each room number and finally stopped in front of the room in the farthest corner. He raised his hand and knocked three times.
The door was opened, and it was Bai Yi Chen in white.
"Inspector Wang, please come in quickly." Bai Yi Chen made a gesture of invitation towards him.
He walked into the room, took off his bamboo hat, and it was indeed Inspector Wang Yan.
"Daoist Priest Bai." Wang Yan still had that upright appearance, which did not match the ambiguous and charming guest room of Zui Hua Lou. He naturally knew this. Looking at the big red bedding embroidered with mandarin ducks and Bai Yi Chen in his spotless white clothes, his expression was somewhat awkward. He said, "I don't know why Daoist Priest Bai chose to talk here."
Bai Yi Chen's expression also changed imperceptibly. He showed a bit of helplessness. Just as he was about to explain to Wang Yan, the door was suddenly pushed open.
Feng Ting Liu led Yu Chi Feng directly into the room. There was a rareThe smile of hospitality on his face. He said directly, "I arranged this. I am Feng Ting Liu, the City Lord of Liudu City. I have long admired Inspector Wang's great name."
When Wang Yan saw Feng Ting Liu, his brows furrowed, and his eyes were filled with scrutiny and vigilance. He said, "I have heard of City Lord Feng's name and also heard from Daoist Priest Bai that City Lord Feng intends to help me. But I don't know the reason."
Feng Ting Liu was not surprised that his vigilance was so strong. After all, officials in the imperial court have never looked favorably upon the martial arts forces. The only reason they were able to unite with the Huashan Sect was because of their belief in the state religion.
Feng Ting Liu didn't mind and smiled: "Inspector Wang, please sit down and talk. There are my men guarding around Zui Hua Lou. There is no need to worry. Let's sit down and discuss in detail."
Although Wang Yan had many doubts, he still sat down. However, the mandarin duck red curtain behind him made him very uncomfortable.
Yu Chi Feng pulled out a chair for Feng Ting Liu and served him by brewing a pot of tea, pouring a cup for each of the three.
"Thank you." Wang Yan took the cup and politely said thank you. "I am staying at the Prefect's residence, and there are many spies. Now that I have come here quietly, I cannot stay for too long. Just speak directly."
"Inspector Wang doesn't trust me." Feng Ting Liu took a sip of tea and chuckled, raising an eyebrow. "But Inspector Wang has heard of my name. It must be from the Fifth Prince, right?"
When it came to the Fifth Prince, Wang Yan's expression became even more serious.
"This is true. The Fifth Prince has always been on good terms with the martial arts forces."
"My goal is different from that of the Fifth Prince, but the result we want is similar. You investigate the Prefect of Beiji, and I investigate the old faction of the Devil Cult. It's a win-win situation for both of us, isn't it?"
Feng Ting Liu spoke directly without any beating around the bush. He seemed certain that Wang Yan would agree to cooperate with him.
After hearing this, Wang Yan frowned and thought deeply for a long time. Then he turned to look at Bai Yi Chen.
Bai Yi Chen nodded and said, "Inspector Wang may not be familiar with the martial arts forces, but you should know that Liudu City has always had connections with the Fifth Prince."
Wang Yan looked at Feng Ting Liu's handsome and confident face. When he saw him smile at him, he was stunned for a moment.
Liudu City and the Fifth Prince naturally had connections.
The Fifth Prince and the Twelfth Prince had the same mother, and their goals were naturally the same. And Wang Yan also knew that the Fifth Prince used the Twelfth Prince's youth to have him trade with Liudu City to establish a connection.
Not to mention, Liudu City has been gaining momentum recently. If there wasn't someone in the imperial court helping, how could it have survived without any obstacles until now?
Thinking like this, Wang Yan's brows gradually relaxed.
Seeing him like this, Feng Ting Liu was sure that he had believed him. Satisfied, he took another sip of the hot tea.
"Inspector Wang can rest assured. There is no need to doubt Liudu City's position."
Whether it was the Devil Cult or the imperial court, establishing connections was all within Feng Ting Liu's grasp.
And also under the control of another person.
-
In another room on the third floor of Zui Hua Lou.
Feng Che and another person were sitting by the window, raising their cups to the moon, drinking freely.
He was still dressed casually today, and the devilish marks on his face were not concealed at all, showing extreme arrogance.
He smiled and looked at the man opposite him, raising his cup and drinking it all in one gulp. The wine flowed down his cheeks, wetting his neck and chest.
"You're in a great mood." The man opposite him said with a smile on his lips.
"You're so bold to come to Beiji City to drink with me. Of course, I'm happy." Feng Che smiled and poured himself another cup of wine, inviting him, "Come!"
The man did not refuse. He clinked his cup with Feng Che's, making a tinkling sound. He had an elegant demeanor, and his face was extremely handsome. But the smile on his lips was even more like a cunning old fox than Feng Che.
"Drink less, unless you want to get drunk and collapse on the red curtains and tangle with the silk later."
His words were ambiguous, making Feng Che's face turn even redder. It was not known whether it was from shyness or drunkenness.
Perhaps the person in front of him was more intoxicating than the fine wine.
"What does it matter..." Feng Che reached out and grabbed the man's hand, pulling it towards himself. "You don't have to be drunk. You can do it now."
"Are you just going to leave your little apprentice alone?" The man raised an eyebrow and smiled.
"Anyway, it's your royal family's mess. It should be up to you to deal with it." Feng Che looked up and smiled. His eyes seemed to contain thousands of peach blossoms as he looked at the man. "Right, my noble Fifth Prince."
The moonlight shone, and the night was deep.
The Fifth Prince leaned forward and kissed the strange devilish mark at the corner of his eye, smiling helplessly.
"I don't know whether you are using me or your little apprentice."
"If the goal is the same, how can it be called using? If we can find out that the Second Prince is really connected with the old Devil Cult this time, wouldn't it also fulfill your wish?"
At this point, the Fifth Prince's expression became more serious, but soon he smiled helplessly again: "You, you are very shrewd."
"There are many things in the Devil Cult that I can't intervene in. I can only wrong my little apprentice. You see, he has always done a great job." Feng Che took the opportunity to give the Fifth Prince a loud kiss on the mouth and narrowed his eyes with a smile. "This is also the reason why I asked him to establish Liudu City."