Chapter 557 The Stone Coffin
Looking at the two-million-dollar check, a smile of disbelief finally appeared in the icy eyes of Shi Guan.
Perhaps only at this moment could Sha Zhenghao feel that Shi Guan was a normal person.
Although Shi Guan's price was rather high, his strength made it worth every penny, and Sha Zhenghao found it completely acceptable.
"Shi Guan, besides this, can you help me kill another person?" Sha Zhenghao took a breath and smiled.
"As long as there's money, anything is possible."
Shi Guan carefully put away the two-million-dollar check, afraid of damaging even a corner of the paper.
Sha Zhenghao took out a stack of documents, "Take a look at this first. Money is not an issue. The Male and Female Thugs and the Wolf Brothers were all defeated by him..."
Upon taking the documents and reading them, Shi Guan's pupils instantly contracted!
What? Chen Xuan?!
And at the same time!
Led by Master Bai, Chen Xuan had already arrived at a manor.
Tianhai Manor, with its pavilions, towers, clear lakes, and rockeries, was a picturesque scene.
This was the venue for the banquet tonight!
"Master Bai!"
As soon as they entered, a group of people gathered at the front bowed and greeted him with respect.
These were all members of the White Dragon Chamber of Commerce, some of whom Chen Xuan had previously dealt with, and they looked at Chen Xuan with a hint of unease.
"Good, eat your fill later, but be mindful and drink less. We still have matters to discuss!"
Master Bai instructed.
"Yes!"
Everyone responded in unison.
"Chu He, come here with me."
At this moment, Master Bai looked at a man in his thirties and beckoned him over.
The man had eyebrows like knives and sharp eyes. Upon hearing Master Bai's call, he strode out from the crowd, exuding a powerful aura.
"Master Bai, what are your orders?" Chu He asked in a deep voice.
Master Bai pointed to Chen Xuan and introduced, "Chu He, your mother was seriously ill a while ago and you weren't with the chamber. Let me introduce you, this is Mr. Chen Xuan."
Chen Xuan?
Chu He's pupils contracted. He sized up Chen Xuan, frowned, and a hint of disdain flashed in his eyes.
However, out of respect for Master Bai, he said, "Hello, I am Chu He."
Chen Xuan nodded lightly, "Chen Xuan."
"Mr. Chen, Chu He is my most formidable general,"
Master Bai smiled. "Chu He, whether our White Dragon Chamber of Commerce can suppress the Assassin Hall depends on Mr. Chen. You should learn from him later."
Chu He's brow furrowed, and he couldn't help but say, "Master Bai, I know this kid saved your life, but you can't entrust such an important matter to him, can you?"
He had heard that Chen Xuan was not only skilled but also an excellent doctor and had dealt with many of Master Bai's subordinates. But in his opinion, that didn't mean this guy was that formidable.
If he had been in the White Dragon Chamber of Commerce back then, this kid would have been easily dealt with.
"Do not be rude!"
Master Bai's expression darkened!
"But Master Bai, if this important matter is entrusted to him, we might be utterly disgraced. If you really feel uneasy, how about this: I have a brother who is a disciple of the Gao family. I'll call him now and ask him to come and assist." Chu He urged.
Hearing this, Master Bai was about to stop Chu He, but Chen Xuan suddenly spoke, "Chu He, in terms of skill, how do you compare to the Male and Female Thugs?"
Chu He glanced at Chen Xuan, straightened his chest, and said firmly, "I can fight two of them and be evenly matched!"
His eyes held a sense of pride.
After all, to fight two and be evenly matched was something to be proud of!
Chen Xuan smiled and shook his head, then asked again, "In terms of skill, how do you compare to the Wolf Brothers?"
Shaking his head? Looking down on him?
But Chen Xuan's next words made Chu He's expression change slightly, though he quickly regained his composure. "I, Chu He, am not weaker than either of the Wolf Brothers!"
Chen Xuan continued, "Not weaker than one of them, what about both of them?"
Chu He's face reddened slightly, but he still answered truthfully, "Inferior..."
Chen Xuan smiled and shook his head again, then said nothing more.
Seeing Chen Xuan's demeanor, Chu He became furious. "Kid, what are you smiling at? Why are you shaking your head? With my two hands and two legs, are you expecting me to fight two at once?"
Chen Xuan smiled and remained silent.
Master Bai could see clearly who was stronger and who was weaker. "Alright, Chu He, you will assist Mr. Chen later!"
"Why, Master Bai? I've followed you for twenty years, and you trust an outsider more?"
Chu He was full of unwillingness.
Master Bai took a deep breath and lowered his voice. "Yesterday, the Male and Female Thugs were crippled by Mr. Chen!"
"What?"
Chu He exclaimed.
"Today, the Wolf Brothers were beaten by Mr. Chen and forced to build walls!"
"What?!"
Chu He's eyes nearly popped out of his head.
He looked at Chen Xuan in disbelief.
"Mr. Chen, this way please." Master Bai extended his hand towards Chen Xuan.
Chen Xuan nodded and strode forward.
He left behind a stunned Chu He, standing motionless.
It wasn't until Chen Xuan's back disappeared that Chu He finally processed the news. His face was full of disbelief, and he pouted, "How is that possible? What a joke! If something like that happened, why wouldn't I know! They're actually fooling Master Bai with fabricated stories, how despicable!"
He quickly followed.
But he had no idea that the head of the Sha Hall, fearing embarrassment if the news spread, had already suppressed the information.
The group walked into the banquet hall. There were already quite a few people inside. The east and west factions were gathered separately, clearly demarcating their sides, with some occasionally casting cold glances at each other.
Even when their leaders toasted each other, their eyes were filled with wariness.
When had these people ever met without drawing swords? Even at a banquet, they regarded each other as enemies.
"Master Bai has arrived!"
Someone shouted, and a group of people turned to look towards the entrance. The members of the White Dragon Chamber of Commerce rushed to greet them.
Chen Xuan watched this scene expressionlessly, while Master Bai greeted these people.
"Master Bai, long time no see!"
A sinister laugh rang out.
Everyone stiffened and instinctively parted to make way.
Master Sha, dressed in a Tang suit, emerged from the crowd.
His face was full of smiles,
but it gave off the impression of hidden daggers.
"Hahaha, Master Sha, long time no see!"
Master Bai also laughed heartily and extended his hand!
The two hands clasped tightly.
Anyone unaware would have thought they were old friends who hadn't seen each other in years, reuniting after a long time.
But the coldness in their eyes revealed everything.
If they were to cast aside their identities and statuses, the two might indeed have been able to get along as friends. After all, they had been rivals for so many years, and there was a saying: your closest confidant is not your friend, but your enemy.
Alas, they served different masters!
"The last time we met was last year, and it was a hurried farewell!"
"We must have a few more drinks today!"
"Certainly, certainly, hahaha..."
"We won't go home until we're drunk today!"
Master Bai and Master Sha walked in, chatting enthusiastically.
Master Sha suddenly noticed Chu He beside Master Bai and said with a smile, "Chu He, during your absence, your East City branch has been rather subpar. Everything will depend on you from now on. Our brothers from the Assassin Hall are looking forward to sparring with you."
"Master Sha, that's great, I also want to spar with the brothers from the Assassin Hall."
Thinking he was being praised, Chu He straightened his chest, showing a hint of arrogance, and he deliberately glanced at Chen Xuan a few times.
However, Chen Xuan looked around casually, completely ignoring him.
Damn it...
Chu He was extremely annoyed.