"Hmm?"
Hearing this, everyone was stunned. Zhou Chuan frowned and said: "Jianghu Chief of Hubei Road, Princess Ruyang?"
Saying this, he turned his head to look at his deputy and asked: "What did you just say?"
The deputy was stunned and said: "Is there anyone among you called Chen Jiusi?"
Chen Jie, who was originally at the back, was surprised that the other party called his name first, making it impossible to hide. So, he replied: "I am Chen Jiusi. Does the person in front recognize me?"
Upon hearing this, the deputy said: "Ah, it really is you, Chen Jiusi. Youâre so damn insidious; canât compete with Jianghu means, so you look for court people to harm us!"
Hearing this, Chen Jie frowned. Jianghu means? When did he ever have any Jianghu disputes with them?
Chen Jie was baffled, not knowing what these people from the Huangzhou Prefecture Fishing Guild wanted to do.
While thinking this, Zhao Ya had already spoken: "Everyone, stand properly and accept the courtâs inspection!"
Hearing this, Zhou Chuan said to his deputy: "Hurry up, go back and report to Ah Yu, we are in trouble."
Upon hearing this, the deputy looked at Vice Guild Leader Zhou Chuan, clasped his fist, and said: "Second Master, take care."
Saying this, he silently retreated. At this moment, Zhou Chuan looked at Zhao Ya and said: "Princess, I am Zhou Chuan, the Vice Guild Leader of the Huangzhou Prefecture Fishing Guild. Please give us some convenience."
Hearing this, Zhao Ya said: "Very well, Vice Guild Leader Zhou, I wonât make it difficult for you. Have your people lay down their weapons; we are seizing this batch of goods."
Zhou Chuan frowned and said: "Princess, this wonât do. Our Fishing Guild has never failed in escort tasks. If this time you take our goods, wouldnât we lose our Jianghu integrity?"
Hearing this, Zhao Ya looked at Chen Jie.
Chen Jie said: "Vice Guild Leader Zhou, I am also a member of the Fishing Guild. Now that the court wants to seize the goods, donât resist; otherwise, you wonât be able to bear the consequences."
Hearing this, Zhou Chuan said: "Chen Jiusi, I know of you; you handled the Mianshui matters well. Originally, when you came to Huangzhou Prefecture, I should have hosted you as the host, but today you brought court people to seize my goods. You are a disgrace to our Fishing Guild!"
Hearing this, Chen Jie frowned and said: "Vice Guild Leader Zhou, this is not correct; one who knows the time is a wise person. Do you still wish to oppose the court?"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Chuan said: "Hahaha, well then, since it has come to this, just tell me whether you will let go of this cargo or not!"
Hearing this, Zhao Ya said: "We cannot let it go."
Hearing this, Zhou Chuan said: "In that case, thereâs nothing more to say."
Upon hearing this, Chen Jie and the others immediately prepared for battle, but at this moment, Zhou Chuan shouted: "Retreat~"
The very next moment, these people abandoned the cargo on their carts and ran away.
Zhou Chuan also ran. As long as he wasnât caught, his brother could push all the blame away; as long as he never admitted it, even the princess wouldnât have a way out.
However, if he were caught and interrogated, things would become troublesome.
Therefore, whenever Jianghu people encounter such situations, the first thing they do is run.
A group of people ran away directly, and seeing this, Zhao Ya said: "Stop them."
At this moment, Zhou Chuan turned and ran towards the forest, while Chen Jie immediately used Thunderbolt Step and chased after him.
"Stay for me."
Aaoo...
Chen Jie started with the Seventeen Dragon Capturing Palms. Zhou Chuan, feeling the palms behind him, quickly returned a palm in response.
With a loud snap, both of them retreated three steps.
Without using Chang Chun Skill, Chen Jieâs strength was at the mid-stage of Holding Core.
And Zhou Chuanâs strength was also at the mid-stage of Holding Core, matching Chen Jie evenly.
At this moment, Chen Jie executed the Seventeen Dragon Capturing Palms again with two palms towards Zhou Chuan, fully unleashed. Zhou Chuan, in turn, used a very formidable hand technique, surprisingly fighting Chen Jie to a standstill.
Chen Jie struck towards Zhou Chuan, who turned and dodged. Chen Jieâs palm directly hit a large tree, with a crack, the tree broke in the middle.
This demonstrated the strength of this palm power.
Zhou Chuan then turned and struck a palm directly towards Chen Jie. Chen Jie raised his hand to block it.
With two snaps, Chen Jie looked at Zhou Chuan and said: "Vice Guild Leader Zhou, surrender."
Zhou Chuan looked at Chen Jie and said: "Chen Jiusi, Jianghu matters should be resolved in Jianghu. You actually sought the court to stand up for you; you are really insidious."
Hearing this, Chen Jie frowned and asked: "Vice Guild Leader Zhou, what Jianghu matters are you referring to?"
Zhou Chuan was stunned, looking at Chen Jieâs expression and asked: "Youâre not here for vengeance?"
Chen Jie squinted and said: "Vengeance, for what vengeance, Vice Sect Leader Zhou, explain yourself clearly."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Chuan said: "Hmm, not for vengeance, then itâs fine. Since we have no quarrel, let me go. Weâll meet again in Jianghu, maintaining a bond."
Hearing this, Chen Jie didnât relent but continued to press: "Vice Guild Leader Zhou, though I donât know what youâre saying, who exactly are you transporting this cargo for?"
Zhou Chuan said: "I donât know."
Hearing this, Chen Jie said: "Vice Guild Leader Zhou, why bother? This matter doesnât originally concern you; as a transporter, why bear it for the cargo owner?"
Zhou Chuan said: "Jianghu integrity, since the cargo owner entrusted it to our Fishing Guild, we canât disclose the matter."
"Then Iâm sorry."
Saying so, Chen Jie directly engaged in a fierce battle with Zhou Chuan.
Chen Jie had been concealing his strength because he noticed that someone seemed to be watching from the trees the entire time. Chen Jie suspected it was He Yishou, who claimed to have come but hadnât shown up, likely wanting to observe his martial arts and understand his capabilities.
So he only used the Seventeen Dragon Capturing Palms to spar with Zhou Chuan.
Meanwhile, in the trees, He Yishou stood atop the tree peak, watching the fighters below, his gaze slightly focused, finding it interesting.