Chapter 2062: How to Tame the Unruly Youth 11

Jin Chen told Ji Laizhi to go play in the front courtyard himself, warned him not to easily fall into others' traps, then properly adjusted his bamboo hat and veil, and left through the side door of the attic.

Inner chamber of the Sword Manor's Forge Hall.

Mo Hei and Wei Shan, chief of the Iron Palm Gang, were waiting inside.

As Jin Chen approached, the two clasped fists in greeting; Mo Hei said first, "Master, just now several gangs have taken notice of you and sent people to investigate."

Jin Chen: "No problem."

"This identity as a guest elder of Cold Moon Lodge can also serve as a temporary blind; Old Evil Shen's side will also be kept in the dark."

Mo Hei agreed, then brought up several recent incidents; the one that has made various factions uneasy is the theft of the third-ranked Taihuang Seven-Star Spear on today's Jianghu weapon ranking list.

"It was originally stored in Crouching Dragon Pavilion, but seven days ago the pavilion master was killed in a gruesome manner; his disciple turned the pavilion upside down searching, yet still failed to find the missing Taihuang Seven-Star Spear."

"Therefore, his disciple came to seek your help overnight and has not yet left."

Jin Chen half-closed his eyes, quite curious: "The death state was gruesome—just how gruesome was it?"

Mo Hei: "……"

"Is that the point?"

He replied, "It is said the body was severed, the chest hacked with dozens of blows, then thrown into Shan Lin to feed wild boars; when discovered, identity was confirmed only by the token……"

Mo Hei blinked, then instantly understood: "Master, are you suggesting that corpse isn't the Crouching Dragon Pavilion master?"

"Go check."

"Yes."

Jin Chen glanced at Wei Shan, who obviously had something he wanted to ask but was holding back.

"Mo Hei said you sent an urgent letter; hearing I was at Sword Manor, you took the chance to rush over—what matter is so urgent?"

Wei Shan, by nature impatient, having held back half a day, finally could speak, bursting out like a firecracker.

"My Iron Palm Gang was almost wiped out!! You have to stand up for us! My brothers are still counting on me to put food on the table!"

Jin Chen: "... Tell me in detail."

Half an incense stick later.

With Jin Chen's guarantee to send people to guard it, Wei Shan, feeling he had found his backbone, nearly broke into loud sobs despite his age.

After realizing where this was, Wei Shan couldn't help but ask: "Why did you come to this place? Are you serving as a tutor for Young Master Ji? That Ji Laizhi isn't……"

Mo Hei gave a light cough, stepping on Wei Shan's toe with his foot.

Wei Shan forced back the rest of that sentence.

Jin Chen drawled, "What objections do you have to my disciple?"

Wei Shan hurriedly said, "I dare not! I have no objections!"

He left in a daze, thinking to himself, "Unbelievable."

Many people were envious, willing to spend all their fortunes for a moment's guidance, yet the Little Tyrant Ji merely gained the status of a precious disciple, and not a word could be said about it.

If this got out, not just Qingyun City, the whole Jianghu would let Ji Laizhi run roughshod!

Ji Siyao waited in the front courtyard for a while, seeing Ji Laizhi spar with others several rounds, yet Jin Chen still hadn't appeared.

Xue Duanming saw his meaning, also knowing Ji Siyao wanted to take Jin Chen as his teacher in preparation for the upcoming Martial Arts Convention, and comforted him: "Ji Brother, you really needn't worry too much."

"If Jin Chen knew the difference between you and Young Master Ji, he would surely agree."

Ji Siyao also thought so, steadied his mind, and finally caught sight of Jin Chen emerging from behind the attic in his peripheral vision; he quickly signaled the servant behind him.

The servant blocked Jin Chen's path.

"Sir, the Young Manor Lord invites you to the viewing platform for a chat."

Jin Chen: "No chat."

The servant stared blankly as he walked away without glancing sideways, then came to his senses and reluctantly conveyed the original words to Ji Siyao.

Ji Siyao: "……"

Xue Duanming: "……Indeed, brief and to the point."

"Forget it; such a formidable hero having some pride is normal."

Ji Siyao took the things he had prepared beforehand and personally went over.

At that moment, Jin Chen had just brought back Ji Laizhi, who was covered in dirt and grime from the fight.

"Sparring with others in martial arts, how did you end up looking so disheveled?"

Jin Chen even lifted Ji Laizhi by the back of his collar with just two fingers, his expression clearly conveying—this kid is filthy beyond salvage.

Ji Laizhi somehow understood those words, wiping his grimy face with an even grimier sleeve.

"Two people in earth-yellow clothes—whether they're from the Beggar Gang or some other gang—threw mud when they couldn't win; it's utterly shameless!"

Jin Chen couldn't figure out which named gang would do such a thing; after thinking, he still couldn't help but say:

"Maybe it's just… individual behavior."

Ji Laizhi: "……Oh, you just can't stand to look at me."

"That makes people even angrier!"

Seeing Jin Chen so disdainful, Ji Laizhi deliberately stamped two grimy handprints onto his white robes.

Jin Chen's brow twitched; he pinched Ji Laizhi's ear and pulled, suddenly seeing the youth's expression turn stern, his face blank as he stared ahead.

"Brother, you……"

Ji Siyao was also startled by Ji Laizhi's appearance, then frowned in puzzlement: "How could you dirty the master's robes?"

Ji Laizhi clicked his tongue, "What's it to you? You're unhappy if you don't find fault with me all day, right?"

Ji Siyao gave an unbothered look: "Brother, you…… perhaps you're in a bad mood; from now on don't do this—you should respect your teacher and value the way."

Ji Laizhi covered his ears, not listening to his endless chanting-like nagging, "Get lost."