Chapter 1018: You Are Just Being Meddlesome

Suddenly, a group of people stood up with a rumble, rushing forward to grab their belongings.

"Line up." Chen Yu frowned; he did not like the chaotic scene.

Consequently, these people hurriedly stood in order, stepping forward one by one to collect their things.

"My ring, this is my earring, and my necklace..." Lili hurriedly stepped forward to snatch her belongings, then opened her bag and checked it several times. Only after seeing that nothing in the bag was missing did she feel relieved.

Everyone retrieved their items, and the police officer was also revived and led these fellows away in handcuffs.

"Brother Chen, thank you so much just now. If you hadn't stepped in, we really wouldn't have known what to do," Zhang Yanxi said to Chen Yu gratefully.

"It's nothing, just a small favor," Chen Yu said.

"Do you know martial arts?" Zhang Yanxi looked at Chen Yu with eyes shining; after all, Chen Yu's actions just now were clean and efficient, and he had knocked down several people in an instant—this was not something an ordinary person could do.

"I know a little, nothing very profound, but it's enough to deal with those few people," Chen Yu smiled.

"That's already very impressive," Zhang Yanxi said with a look of admiration. "I'm really glad I could meet you here."

Lili, on the side, gave Chen Yu a look of disgust: "Chen Yu, don't get full of yourself. When we reach the next stop, just go back on your own."

"The local customs here are fierce, and those people must have strong influence in the area. You've offended them, so you won't have an easy life ahead."

"Oh, is that so?" Chen Yu said indifferently. "Then I'd like to see what they can do to me."

"Chen Yu, you are too self-righteous. Someone like you will be beaten to death," Zhang Lili said disdainfully.

"Lili, why are you like this? Brother Chen just saved us, how can you say that to him?" Zhang Yanxi frowned slightly.

"What's wrong? Did I ask him to save me? Meddlesome." Zhang Lili gave Chen Yu a disdainful look. "He should have acted sooner. If Zhang Qiang were here, I wouldn't have been beaten at all."

"Do you have any idea why you got beaten?" Chen Yu glanced at Lili.

"What did you say? Say that again if you dare." Lili exploded. As a girl, getting beaten was already quite a loss of face, and Chen Yu bringing up the past made her extremely angry.

"Why, did I say something wrong? You should know that trouble comes from the mouth," Chen Yu said coldly. "If you keep spouting nonsense, I can't guarantee whether you'll get another beating."

"You..." Zhang Lili couldn't help but shiver. Chen Yu's gaze was somewhat icy, and thinking of how Chen Yu had single-handedly taken down several fierce bandits earlier, she didn't dare to speak anymore.

In the blink of an eye, the sky was already slightly bright, and at this time, the destination, Ji City, was almost reached.

Glancing at the time, Lili took out two small ceramic bottles and handed one of them to Zhang Yanxi.

"Yanxi, drink this," Lili said.

"What is this?" Zhang Yanxi took the bottle with some surprise, opened it, and a pungent smell wafted out.

"You don't understand, this is a local custom. We aren't native to this place, so we have to drink their local groundwater, otherwise, we'll suffer from the local climate," Lili said, downing the unknown liquid in the bottle in one gulp.

"What is this made of? Why is it so foul-smelling?" Zhang Yanxi's brows couldn't help but knit together.

"Local water and some medicinal herbs. Drink it, it's fine. Otherwise, you'll get diarrhea when we get there, and it can ward off the snakes, insects, rats, and ants there. If you don't drink it, you won't even be able to sleep at night."

"Oh... alright." Zhang Yanxi hesitated for a moment, but still drank the medicinal liquid in her hand.

Chen Yu's brows locked slightly. Although he didn't know what this medicinal liquid was, judging by its aura, this thing was not something good.

Moreover, he vaguely felt a fluctuation of power from within it. This power was not the power of a Dharma Cultivator or a Wizard, but rather contained a faint trace of Brahma Sect power.

This might be related to his mission. There was still no news about that power invading Huaxia. Lili said her boyfriend knew some Dharma Cultivators, and could these Dharma Cultivators have some connection with those people from the Brahma Sect?

"Ji City is almost here. Is this your final destination?" Chen Yu asked.

"Yes, Brother Chen. What about you? Are you also going to Ji City?" Zhang Yanxi frowned after drinking the medicinal liquid, reacting for a long time.

"Yes, I came to Ji City to find some medicinal herbs," Chen Yu smiled. "I am a traditional Chinese medicine merchant. Ji City has a superior geographical environment, a suitable climate, and there are many mountains and forests with few people, so some precious medicinal herbs can be found here."

"That's great, let's go together so we can look out for each other," Zhang Yanxi said happily.

"Aren't you here for an audition?" Chen Yu smiled. "Is there anything else besides that?"

"Nothing else. The audition will be quick, and the scenes in this area won't start filming for another half month. We're just taking the opportunity to travel here," Zhang Yanxi smiled.

"Why bring him along? It's inconvenient," Lili glanced at Chen Yu. "Zhang Qiang can look after us in Ji City."

"Your boyfriend must have extensive connections in Ji City, right? You are truly lucky," Chen Yu smiled. "I wonder if he could help me find the medicinal herbs I need."

"Of course, my boyfriend is very capable." Lili was a brainless person; with Chen Yu's flattery, she immediately got carried away.

"It's not impossible for him to help you find herbs, but he won't do it for free," Lili began to negotiate terms with Chen Yu in a leisurely manner.

"Of course, I will pay a portion of the remuneration. And if you want to develop in Shengjing, I can have Miss Lu introduce you," Chen Yu smiled. "I'm familiar with Shengjing."

Lili was stunned. She herself wanted to break into the film and television industry, and the condition Chen Yu threw out was very tempting to her.

"Alright then, I'll introduce you to my boyfriend, but I'm not sure if the items can be found," Lili said then.

"Fine, whether the items are found or not, I will introduce you when the time comes," Chen Yu smiled slightly.

Lili's expression relaxed. This woman was very mercenary; once she saw there was a benefit, her attitude toward Chen Yu immediately improved.

Finally, the Ji City train station arrived.

Ji City was not very large, and it belonged to the last city in the Southwest direction. Traveling a few hundred kilometers further Southwest would reach the Southwest border line.

Moreover, there were many ethnic minorities in this place, and the train station was relatively quiet.

"Zhang Qiang has something to do today and can't come to pick us up. Let's take a taxi," after getting off the train, Lili answered a phone call and then came over looking unhappy.