Chapter 346: Chapter 232: Some People Are Born Extraordinary (3)

Chen Yi grunted but didn’t blame him.

The whole night had been filled with oddities; Liu Lang’s mistake was just one more.

Still, Chen Yi had a nagging intuition that the night’s events were connected to those "Financiers."

The reason was simple: the grain store and its granary.

That alone made him think of the recent spike in grain prices in Shu State.

’The granary was burned, the grain supply is down... so there’s even more reason for the price to rise.’

’But what about those barbarian slaves and the Black Magic Masters from Poshisu Country?’

Chen Yi couldn’t see the connection between the two events, nor could he be one hundred percent certain his guess was correct.

He could only put the thought aside for now and wait a day or two to see if things at the grain store would unfold as he suspected.

Fortunately, Elder Master Xiao had a way to handle it, so Chen Yi didn’t have to worry too much about the Dingyuan Army’s funds and supplies.

Thinking of this, Chen Yi gestured for Liu Lang to lead him to Liu Taofang’s location, instructing him as they went:

"I’ll let it slide this time. From now on, I need you to keep a close eye on the members of the Liu Family—especially him, of course."

Walking ahead, Liu Lang chuckled sheepishly. "Don’t you worry, sir. Next time, I wouldn’t be distracted even if the sky were falling."

"You’d better..."

A moment of silence passed.

Liu Lang couldn’t help but speak up again. "Boss, uh... you remember what you promised me, right?"

"A sparring match?"

"Right, right..."

"Don’t worry, you’ll get your turn."

Chen Yi had no intention of letting someone as eager for a beating as Liu Lang get away.

After his life-or-death battle with Yan Fusha, he had gained a clear understanding of his own strength.

Even if his Saber Dao was on par with Liu Lang’s, he could still win easily by relying on his Spear Dao.

He’d have to teach Liu Lang a lesson he wouldn’t forget.

Just as he was thinking this, two lines of large, golden text appeared before his eyes:

[Witnessed the barbarian slave riot at the East Market Grain Store. Reward: Sound Killing Technique "Fallen Soul Tune" [Yellow Tier], Opportunity +16.]

[Evaluation: Arrived on scene, heard the commotion... performance was subpar.]

’A Sound Killing Technique? A Cultivation Technique from the Illusory Sound Sect?’

Chen Yi scoffed inwardly, mentally shelving this Evil Demonic Dao-style Cultivation Technique alongside the "Thousand Poison Skill" he had received earlier.

Practicing it was out of the question. At most, he might flip through it later to understand the Martial Arts routines of the Evil Demons from the Five Poison Sect and the Illusory Sound Sect, just to be prepared.

Not long after.

Chen Yi followed Liu Lang to the southwest of the East Market, stopping outside a three-courtyard mansion.

He was about to go in and investigate when he heard voices, and he quickly signaled for Liu Lang to conceal his presence and hide.

The next moment, he saw the mansion’s main gate open and several carriages drive out.

The coachmen drove the carriages out to wait, as more people were still walking out from inside.

He could faintly hear the soft sounds of talking and laughter.

"Young Master Liu, I guarantee that aged corn of yours will fetch a good price."

"With your assurance, sir, I can rest easy."

"Just let me say this first: if you end up offending people, you’d better not involve me."

"You should be well aware of my father’s temperament, sir."

"Crystal clear, haha... Lord Liu is a man of integrity and justice. We all admire him."

As they spoke, a group of men emerged together.

Chen Yi sized them up. A young, gentlemanly-looking man led the way, followed by three older, middle-aged men. He thought to himself:

’Businessmen?’

Just then, his gaze froze as he looked at the last person to walk out from inside the gate.

—It was none other than Mr. Lingchuan from Guiyun Academy, Zhu Lingchuan!

’What’s he doing here?’

Before he had time to think, Chen Yi watched as Liu Taofang, Zhu Lingchuan, and the others said their goodbyes, boarded their carriages, and departed.

Seeing this, Liu Lang nudged him, silently asking what to do next.

Chen Yi’s mind raced. "You keep tailing him."

"And you?"

"I have something to do. Go, don’t mind me."

Liu Lang grunted his assent and stealthily tailed Liu Taofang’s carriage.

Chen Yi, however, remained where he was, his eyes fixed on the mansion before him, his mind racing.

’Liu Taofang, son of Liu Hong, the Governor of Shu State.’

’Zhu Lingchuan, of the Zhu Family, brother of the Deputy Commander of the Shu State Capital Commandery.’

’The owner of this mansion, the Lin Family... and the corn...’

’Could these people be the ones manipulating the grain prices?’

’The Financiers?’

A cold glint flashed in Chen Yi’s eyes as he immediately rose and slipped into the mansion.

The truth was only a few questions away.

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