Chapter 1030

Xiyunjiulou, second floor, Guan Yun Ya Room.

Chen Wuji and his two companions were enthusiastically led in by a servant, who then raised his voice to call for tea, wine, and dishes.

As soon as a hundred taels of deposit were produced, the tavern's full service appeared instantly.

Soon after, several women in light clothing entered in single file.

Some poured wine and tea, some waved fans, some massaged shoulders, and there was even one who attended to foot washing.

The whole process was the epitome of professionalism.

Chen Wuji had been to places like this before; he had already seen what there was to see, but a place with such comprehensive service was truly rare.

What's especially strange is that such a treasure of a shop is actually located in a not-so-prosperous small town in Lingshouzhou.

The story behind this, if nothing unexpected happens, should be quite complicated.

Chen Wuji politely ushered out all the serving girls, then grabbed a handful of melon seeds and sat in the main seat as the Great Horse Golden Blade, saying, 'Shi Yi Shu, how is this place?'

'Very strange.' Chen Li furrowed his brows, his face solemn.

Chen Wuji laughed twice, 'How could it not be strange? The princess of the Qili Tribe has come here to open a pavilion for grooming and openly receives guests; if this were considered normal, the world would be utterly absurd.'

'Family Head!' Chen Li lowered his voice and said, 'This place is surely deeply involved with the Uyghur People; the Qili Tribe princess undoubtedly was brought here by Uyghur insiders, there's no way she came on her own.'

'That seems right.' Chen Wuji nodded while cracking melon seeds.

'Even if the Qili Tribe princess craved men to the extreme, she wouldn't openly buy herself; with power and influence, how could she have such worries?'

'I'm just curious now who the owner behind this shop is, and which major Uyghur faction they're tied to; such a powerful faction setting up shop in such a small place—what could be the reason?'

Chen Li shifted half a step sideways, standing straight in front of Chen Wuji's side, and said in a low voice, 'Family Head, the Uyghur have long harbored disloyal intentions; this shop is likely a nail they buried long ago. Now their army in Lingshouzhou is advancing like a broken bamboo, this nail has lost its function, perhaps for these reasons they now openly reveal themselves.'

Chen Wuji waved his hand downward, 'Shi Yi Shu, sit down and speak; you're my uncle, what's with standing like that? When out and about, status is self‑given—just be natural, why act so imposing?'

'Yes!' Chen Li sat down as instructed.

But he remained very restrained.

Half his buttocks on the chair, his body slightly leaned forward, his expression stern.

This old‑fashioned uncle has etched hierarchy into his bones, imprinting it on every word and deed!

Seeing him like that, Chen Wuji rubbed his temples and gave up in resignation.

Let it be like this.

It's not unusual for a nephew to hold higher status than his uncle, and it wouldn't raise suspicion.

'Shi Yi Shu, we've basically arrived here today; from now on everything will go smoothly, let's take a good look at what this small town is hiding.' Chen Wuji said solemnly, 'The Uyghur act so recklessly; there should be a small unit of Bīngmǎ nearby. If their reaction is still fairly swift, they'll soon learn of our army's approach to Nanfengzhen.'

The main army is temporarily stationed thirty li west of Nanfengzhen.

Along the way we didn't even see a single suspicious person, let alone enemy Scout.

That's precisely why Chen Wuji decided to disguise himself and come personally to Nanfengzhen to have a look.

To avoid drawing attention, only Chen Li and Chen Wushuang were with him; Lu San ye and the others remained in hiding.

Chen Wuji had thought this was just an ordinary border town, never expecting that upon entering he would be given such a great surprise.

He didn't believe that, once news of his army's arrival arrived, the demons and monsters lurking beneath this town could remain as stable as Mount Tai.

Once things get into chaos, whether human or ghost will become clear.

Just then, the window of the opposite second‑floor room suddenly opened.

As Chen Wuji glanced over, Chen Wushuang blocked his view like an iron tower.

'My lord, it's Li Qichen!' Chen Wushuang whispered.

'Huh?!'

Chen Wuji instantly delighted, he shoved aside Chen Wushuang's burly frame and looked over.

'Yo, yo, isn't that the Third Prince? You're here too?' Chen Wuji greeted enthusiastically.

In the opposite private room, Li Qichen, his face full of gloom, stood by the window and just happened to look over.

Seeing Chen Wuji's enthusiastic smile, he was stunned, his pupils instantly narrowing to pinpricks.

'What a coincidence, Brother Li, are you also here for the Qili Tribe princess? Wait, no—you're both Uyghur nobility, you should be very familiar. Help me introduce her—is she beautiful? If she's hideously ugly, I won't bother joining the fun.' Chen Wuji acted overly familiar, leaning on the windowsill and striking up casual talk.

Li Qichen's gaze flickered uncertainly on Chen Wuji for a moment, then he broke into a smile: 'Ah, it's Marquis Zhenyuan in person—my apologies. If you, Marquis, are here for the Qili Tribe princess, you've indeed come at the right time; this princess is in her prime, graceful and beautiful, the most radiant pearl of the Qili Tribe, deeply favored by the tribe's chief.'

He didn't even make a move.

Chen Wuji curled the corner of his mouth with a meaningful smile, drew a soft breath, and asked puzzledly, 'If she's the Qili Tribe chief's cherished treasure, how could she end up in such a place? Could it be she has some special fetish, simply seeking a bunch of men?'

Li Qichen slightly raised his chin, 'If you, Marquis, can temporarily hold back your forces, I can explain this matter to you properly.'

'I'm not hitting you now—just say it!' Chen Wuji laughed.

Li Qichen's face turned cold in an instant.

Some unpleasant memories instantly surfaced before his eyes.

His Personal Guard, since its formation, has won every battle, never tasted defeat.

The sole defeat he suffered was at the hands of that bastard opposite!

'I'm telling the truth—why are you angry?' Chen Wuji said cheerfully, smiling innocently, 'After all, this is a place for drinking and merrymaking; we shouldn't spoil the mood. I think…'

Chen Wuji tiptoed to take a look, and the corner of his mouth instantly turned wanton: 'You seem busy too; go ahead with your business, meanwhile we can chat—what a rare opportunity.'

'However, your leisure is indeed fine—standing at the window, watching the comings and goings below, tsk tsk… truly, you, the Third Prince, are admirable.'

'However, your leisure is indeed fine—standing at the window, watching the comings and goings below, tsk tsk… truly, you, the Third Prince, are admirable.'

He had just noticed what seemed to be a wobbling head at Li Qichen's waist; at first he didn't think much of it, but upon closer look he finally confirmed it.

This guy, truly has great leisure!