Chapter 1201: Leaving the City

Zhang Daohe, a stray dog, had eaten someone's food and was now soft-mouthed; he had taken someone's help and was now short-handed.

Facing Chen Guanlou's ruthless mockery, he merely indicated that everything was temporary. Once he recovered from his injuries, he would be a hero again. How could a mere Brocade Uniform Guard do anything to him?

As for the wounds on his body, they were purely due to carelessness!

If he had known earlier that Wei Wubing was lying in ambush, he would have run away long ago; he wouldn't have walked right into the trap. He wasn't an idiot.

The Brocade Uniform Guard had caught him off guard, and he would definitely take revenge for this grudge.

"The head of the Brocade Uniform Guard has his eyes on me. He suspects I'm in league with you and has even guessed that I'm the one hiding you to recover. I can stall for a few days, but sooner or later, the Brocade Uniform Guard will come knocking. If you can leave, leave quickly!"

Chen Guanlou was not afraid of trouble, but if he could avoid it in advance, he wouldn't actively seek out discomfort for himself.

Zhang Daohe frowned, "Is that Xiao fellow's nose that sharp?"

"Your strongholds in the capital are all gone, and the officials you bribed are being watched. That Xiao fellow has a sharp mind; once you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, no matter how incredible, must be the truth. I am that truth!"

Chen Guanlou wanted to curse as well.

His own reputation was too loud, and it had actually become a burden. The main reason was that the Xiao fellow had a dog's nose that was too sharp and a brain that was too good.

Zhang Daohe was left speechless, not knowing whether to agree or refute for a moment.

Finally, he said, "Don't worry, I'll leave in two days at the latest!"

"I think you shouldn't wait two days. How about I send you out tonight? As long as those two old immortals in the palace aren't around, there's nothing to worry about."

Chen Guanlou was worried that a long night would bring many dreams; that Xiao fellow was very cunning.

In two days, he feared another accident would occur. By then, he wouldn't be able to leave!

If they invited Wei Wubing out again, that would be truly disastrous!

Zhang Daohe had originally wanted to stay one more day to let his body recover better. Leaving now, fleeing all the way, was not conducive to healing. He was a Grandmaster, but not an unkillable cockroach; he also needed a quiet and safe environment to heal.

Chen Guanlou was unwilling; wanting to stay another day was a pipe dream.

At the same time, he satisfied him appropriately, "I have a villa in the mountains; it's secluded there. I'll take you there tonight. Don't worry, there's someone to take care of your daily life. Once you've healed, get out of the capital region quickly. Don't underestimate the Brocade Uniform Guard; these people have real skills, they aren't just wine-bags and rice-sacks."

Zhang Daohe agreed.

Going to the villa to heal was fine; he accepted it. It was safer than staying in the capital. If he encountered the Brocade Uniform Guard, he could just hide in the mountains and muddle through.

The main reason was that Chen Guanlou's place was already being watched by the Brocade Uniform Guard and was no longer safe.

"Many thanks to Brother Chen for saving my life; I will surely repay you in the future."

"Just find the cultivation channel quickly and let me broaden my horizons; that will be my repayment."

If it weren't for this, he wouldn't have bothered to make a move.

Zhang Daohe raised an eyebrow, "Although I know Brother Chen saved me for the sake of the cultivation channel, I still want to thank you."

Chen Guanlou laughed upon hearing this, "Rare indeed, Brother Zhang's speech has become so direct."

"If I'm not direct in front of you, you'll just call me a pretentious jerk again."

"You are a pretentious jerk!" Chen Guanlou retorted unceremoniously, "Is it interesting to put on the airs of a sect leader all day?"

"Do I put on airs? Don't wrong me." Zhang Daohe firmly refused to admit it. The other party hadn't seen how he looked in front of his followers, didn't know how majestic and powerful he was, deciding life and death with a single word. That was true air-putting.

As long as he appeared, the elders, hall masters, and rudder masters below, one and all, didn't dare to breathe loudly. Each one held their breath, cautious, their speech filled with flattery and wariness!

"I never put on airs in front of you."

This was the truth.

He wanted to put on airs, but he couldn't pull it off.

Because he knew well that Chen Guanlou hated it most when people acted pretentious in front of him.

Chen Guanlou sneered twice, not believing him!

In his eyes, the Zhang fellow only had two merits: he was generous with money, and he was thorough in his work, very persistent. He was material for doing big things. Other than that, he was all flaws.

In the middle of the night, Chen Guanlou carried Zhang Daohe out of the city.

Zhang Daohe had originally refused this posture; he valued his face, and he was a dignified Grandmaster.

One sentence from Chen Guanlou made him shut up, "Can you keep up with me now? Can you ensure you won't be discovered? Can you guarantee a smooth exit from the city? Your wounds haven't healed, so don't mess around. Although it's embarrassing, it's better than losing your life!"

And so, Zhang Daohe was carried out of the city smoothly by Chen Guanlou in a very unsightly posture.

At the city gate, there were indeed Brocade Uniform Guards and city gate soldiers keeping watch.

Once out of the city, they galloped all the way into the mountains.

The mute servant at the villa saw Chen Guanlou and gestured happily.

"This person is injured; let him recover here for a few days. Aside from preparing food and drink for him, don't worry about anything else. He will stay for ten days at most; if he hasn't left after ten days, drive him away. Or send me a message, and I'll come to drive him away."

He didn't avoid anyone when he said this.

Zhang Daohe looked incredulous, "Brother Chen, do you have to be so heartless? You could have at least avoided me when you said that. Look how awkward this is."

"I'm not awkward at all. Also, those words were meant specifically for you to hear. Don't think that just because it's safe here, you can linger and not leave. This place is very secluded; I went to great lengths to get it. If you cause the Brocade Uniform Guard to discover this place, I guarantee I'll settle the score later!"

Zhang Daohe looked slightly embarrassed, then promised repeatedly, "Within ten days, I guarantee I'll leave! I won't give the Brocade Uniform Guard any chance."

"Better keep your word."

After delivering the person, Chen Guanlou set off to return to the capital.

When he arrived home, the east was just beginning to turn white.

Like a haunting ghost!

Sure enough, there were Brocade Uniform Guard agents at his door, standing guard openly without any concealment.

Chen Guanlou kicked out, "Get lost! Call your boss over!"

Several Embroidered Uniform Guards did not hesitate at all and decisively ran away.

After some tossing and turning, it was time for work again.

Xiao Jincheng came to visit.

Chen Guanlou invited him in and had him sit in the courtyard, but didn't even offer a cup of tea. It was clear he had no intention of entertaining the guest; speak quickly if you have something to say, and let it out if you have to.

This attitude was not one for a proper negotiation.

Having experienced yesterday's blow, Xiao Jincheng quickly adjusted his mindset. Today, he was able to find his way to the door with a calm demeanor.

It had to be said, top students not only learned things quickly, but their self-emotional control was also faster than others.

"Please forgive me for taking up a bit of Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen's time. I'm here today for only one thing."

"Speak!"

"Please, Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen, do me a favor and hand over the cult leader Zhang Daohe."

Chen Guanlou narrowed his eyes slightly, "Was yesterday's lesson not enough? Official Xiao, I don't quite understand what you're saying. You want me to hand someone over; do you have concrete evidence proving I'm harboring a criminal?"

"An open person doesn't speak in riddles. Whether you're harboring him or not, Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen should know better than I do."

Xiao Jincheng looked certain, as if he really had mastered the evidence.

Chen Guanlou, however, was convinced the other party was bluffing. ===== CHAPTER 1202 =====