Outside the gate of Jufulou, beside a slightly dark alley, there were three men in green clothes sneakily staring at the gate of Jufulou.
One of them, the man with the sharp mouth and monkey cheeks who was selling water with Xia Yan and Li Yuanchun just now by the well on the long street, hid in the shade with greedy eyes in his eyes, and licked his chapped lips fiercely.
"Second boy, you said that the fat sheep entered Jufulou, why has he not come out after an hour now?!" The most burly man's eyes were stern, and his voice was hoarse.
The man who was called the second child was a water seller, he said with a smile: "I saw them enter Jufulou with my own eyes, there is no mistake, big brother, they will definitely come out of Jufulou in a while."
"Second brother, you said that the fat sheep was carrying a bulging money bag, right?!" The third person had bright eyes, the tallest figure, and protruding forehead with buck teeth.
"Hmph, of course it's not wrong. I saw with my own eyes that the fat sheep carried at least dozens of gold coins." The second child puffed up his cheeks and narrowed his eyes.
These three people are not from Yushui City, but desperadoes. Every time they rob a city, they will run to other cities. They have not done things like robbery once or twice, they are extremely experienced and sophisticated. Although they rob, they don't hurt people's lives.
"Second brother, are you sure there are no guards around that fat sheep?!" The boss was the most cautious, even though the second child had said it many times, he still asked again and again.
Generally, when rich people come out, they will bring guards by their side. If they have guards, then their risk of robbery will increase. The reason why these three people have never failed to commit crimes for many years is because they are very careful. As long as the situation is wrong, they would rather not rob than take risks.
"Heihei, brother, that kid looks like a weak scholar with no guards around him. Although there is a man with him, I don't think there will be any threat. If that man is powerful, how can he go to the street You are so poor that you can’t even get into a tea shop, you can’t have great skills. Brother, we just need to wait for that kid to walk to a street where there are few people, and then snatch the money bag from him in one fell swoop, and then leave quickly. Shuicheng." The second child flashed his eyes, swung his fist violently, and said excitedly.
The other person he was talking about was Li Yuanchun.
Under normal circumstances, it is impossible for a strong cultivator to be so poor that he can't even afford water. But Li Yuanchun was forced to drink water from a well on the side of the street, apparently without any real skills.
Because of this, the second child became malicious after Xia Yan revealed his wealth. He called his eldest brother and third younger brother to prepare to rob Xia Yan, and then left Yushui City together.
"Hehe, second brother is doing things, I don't worry! Hehe, if I can grab dozens of gold coins this time, the three of my brothers will be happy again for a while." The third brother Yin Cece said with a smile.
"Well, when I see the fat sheep later, I signal to do it, and you can do it." The boss's voice sank, and he glanced at the second and third children.
The second child and the third child nodded again and again.
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Xia's house!
Because of Xia Changhe's busy schedule, he has not been to Xia Yan's small courtyard for several days. After noon today, Xia Changhe took advantage of his short free time to arrive at Xia Yan's small courtyard.
However, Xia Yan was not there, only the maid Xiaoqing was in the courtyard. Xiaoqing had never met Xia Changhe before, but seeing Xia Changhe's extraordinary bearing and presumably being an elder of Xia's family, she dealt with it carefully.
"You said Xia Yan left at noon, do you know where he went?!" Xia Changhe asked casually without seeing Xia Yan.
He came this time to ask Xia Yan if he had any difficulties in cultivation. In the past, when Xia Yan didn't make any progress in cultivation, Xia Changhe often came to chat with Xia Yan. Now that Xia Yan's cultivation speed is advancing rapidly, Xia Changhe naturally wants to chat with Xia Yan.
After serving tea to Xia Changhe, Xiao Qing lowered his head and said cautiously, "The young master was invited by Miss Wang's family. When the young master was leaving, he said he was going to eat."
Xiaoqing stood aside, and when Xia Yan left, he specifically told her not to come back for lunch.
Xia Changhe frowned, stood up from his seat, and said in a deep voice, "Miss from the Wang family, which lady from the Wang family?!"
Xiaoqing replied crisply: "I heard from the young master that the lady's name is Wang Yuyan."
Hearing Xiaoqing say this name, Xia Changhe's face suddenly changed, Wang Yuyan from the Wang family in Yushui City, who else is there? It must be the young lady of the Wang family, which is known as the three major families together with the Xia family.
This Wang Yuyan invited Xia Yan to dinner for no reason. Could there be some secret behind it
In an instant, Xia Changhe thought of several possibilities. The current Xia Yan is very important to the Xia family, it is directly related to the future status of the Xia family, and it is the hope of the Xia family. Xia Yan's safety is the top priority. In particular, the Presbyterian Church has recently regarded Xia Yan as the key training object of the Xia family.
What is even more worrying is that in half a month, there will be a competition for the quota of the three major families. At this moment, Wang Yuyan invites Xia Yan to dinner. Is there any conspiracy involved
As the elder of the Xia family, Xia Changhe had to think a lot, and he had to think about Xia Yan's safety. Even if the possibility of the Wang family's ulterior motives is very small, Xia Changhe had to react as quickly as possible.
Seeing Xia Changhe's violent reaction, Xiaoqing was startled, and her face turned pale, thinking that something serious happened.
"The Wang family..."
Xia Changhe only said two words at the end, and then quickly left Xia Yan's small courtyard, leaving behind Xiaoqing who was a little dazed. Xiaoqing stared at the steaming teacup, wondering what happened. These things in the family are not something she can understand as a maid, and she can't think of a deeper level.
"No accident, right? Don't..." Xiaoqing's new house suddenly became tense.
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"What? Xia Yan was invited by Wang Yuyan?!" Patriarch Xia Feilong's face changed drastically after hearing the news, and a fierce gleam flashed in his eyes.
If the Wang family really has other goals, then...
"Yes, Xia Yan's maid said, Xia Yan went out at noon. It's been an hour since now. Patriarch, Wang Yuyan invited Xia Yan to dinner, it must be in the Jufu Building of the Wang family. Why don't I bring him now? Someone to pick up Xia Yan." Xia Changhe said eagerly as his chest rose and fell violently.
Regardless of whether the Wang family has other goals, the Xia family must bring Xia Yan back as soon as possible. Now is an extraordinary moment, and in half a month, there will be a battle between the three major families. The battle between the three major families is of great importance to the three major families, and even the Temple of Yushui City will pay attention to this game. At that time, many church deacons will go to watch the battle. If something happened to Xia Yan before the battle and he couldn't participate in the battle, it would be bad for the Xia family.
Xia Feilong pondered for a while, his eyes narrowed, and he said: "Third Elder, I think it's better for the First Elder to go in person. This way, it's more appropriate."
What Xia Feilong meant was that the Great Elder's strength was second only to that of a spiritual master, and if he really encountered a special situation, he would be able to deal with it with confidence.
Xia Changhe thought about it for a while, then nodded and said: "What the patriarch said is true! Then please work hard for the great elder, and quickly take people to Jufulou. Xia Yan eats in Jufulou, as the key training object of our Xia family, It is also necessary to send someone to protect, even if the Wang family is uncomfortable, they can't say anything."
Xia Feilong smiled and said, "Exactly!"