Chapter 111: Your Big Brother Runs Deep

Yuelai Restaurant.

Xu Fugui was introducing a new Spiritual Cuisine dish to Li Chang’an.

"Brother, this dish is called ’Jade Tree.’ It’s made with a Tier One Middle Grade Spirit Plant called a ’Jade Branch’ as the main ingredient. Go on, try it."

"Alright."

Li Chang’an picked up a piece with his chopsticks and savored it carefully.

It melted in his mouth, filling it with a fragrant aroma.

A warmth soon spread through his belly, followed by gentle wisps of Spiritual Power that dispersed into his limbs and bones.

For Cultivators with a Wood Spirit Root, this kind of Spiritual Cuisine was indeed highly beneficial.

However, it was too expensive. In terms of cost-effectiveness, it couldn’t compare to consuming Elixir Pills directly.

Of course, most people came here simply for the experience.

"Brother, what do you think?"

Xu Fugui beamed, his face full of anticipation as he waited for Li Chang’an’s review.

"It’s perfect in color, aroma, and taste!"

Li Chang’an said with a smile, giving it the highest praise.

Xu Fugui was even more delighted to hear that.

He was about to introduce the next Spiritual Cuisine dish, but just then, a knock suddenly came from the door.

"KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK..."

Immediately after, the voice of his Second Senior Brother, Mo Chen, rang out, sounding somewhat anxious.

"Fugui, come out, quick! Something’s happened!"

"What?"

Xu Fugui was taken aback, a sense of worry immediately washing over him.

They were disciples of a Foundation Establishment Powerhouse; they hardly ever ran into any trouble.

He had rarely heard his Second Senior Brother sound so urgent.

"Second Senior Brother, what happened?"

Xu Fugui hurriedly opened the door.

The moment he did, he froze.

Because standing outside were several unfamiliar Cultivators. They were all dressed in identical white Magic Robes embroidered with a pattern of a soaring Huang He crane.

The Immortal City’s Law Enforcers!

These Law Enforcers were the most important administrative force in Yellow Crane Immortal City, responsible for maintaining order in both the outer and Inner City.

"Second Senior Brother, what’s going on? Is someone causing trouble in the restaurant?"

Xu Fugui asked instinctively as he looked at the worried Mo Chen beside him.

’If no one was causing trouble, why would these Law Enforcers be at the restaurant?’

Hearing this, Mo Chen sighed and pulled Xu Fugui aside.

"Fugui, no one’s causing trouble."

"Then why are these Law Enforcers here?"

"They’re here for your brother."

"What?"

Xu Fugui was shocked.

The Cultivators the Immortal City’s Law Enforcers dealt with were mostly Tribulation Cultivators, Demon Cultivators, and troublemakers.

But Li Chang’an was none of those. ’How could he have been targeted by the Law Enforcers?’

Mo Chen lowered his voice and said to Xu Fugui, "Fugui, that brother of yours... he’s not what he seems on the surface. He hides his true self very well."

"So what? When you’re out in the world, who doesn’t hide a few of their skills?"

Xu Fugui, of course, knew that.

Ever since their time in Qinghe Marketplace, Li Chang’an’s strength had always managed to exceed his expectations.

"Fugui, it’s not what you think."

Mo Chen sighed again, seeming troubled, as if unsure whether he should tell Xu Fugui.

"Fugui, that brother of yours... he... he might be colluding with Tribulation Cultivators!"

"What?"

Xu Fugui’s expression changed.

This was no joke!

If the accusation was proven true, what awaited Li Chang’an was almost certainly a dead end!

"Second Senior Brother, you’re not lying to me, are you?"

Anxiety flared in Xu Fugui. He simply couldn’t believe it.

He had known Li Chang’an for many years and was very clear about his character.

"Second Senior Brother, there’s no way my brother would collude with Tribulation Cultivators! There must be some misunderstanding. Do these Law Enforcers have any evidence?"

"Of course they do."

Just then, an unfamiliar voice spoke up.

Huang Feng, his expression grave, strode slowly over until he was just outside the private room.

He looked solemn and said with great seriousness, "Today, I led a team of Law Enforcers and arrested two Tribulation Cultivators who were attempting to commit a crime in the outer city. After interrogation, the two confessed they have an accomplice named Li Chang’an!"

"How could that be? Could it be someone with the same name?"

Xu Fugui was stunned, still in disbelief.

The name Li Chang’an wasn’t particularly unique.

It was normal to run into someone with the same name.

But Huang Feng shook his head, his gaze cold as he stared at him. "Daoist Xu, according to their confession, their accomplice, Li Chang’an, came from Qinghe Marketplace."

"Impossible!"

"Daoist Xu, nothing is impossible in this world. You haven’t seen Li Chang’an in years. How could you know his current situation?"

With that, Huang Feng gestured to the other Law Enforcers.

The Law Enforcers nodded in unison and immediately prepared to enter the private room to apprehend Li Chang’an.

"Wait!"

Xu Fugui’s face turned grim.

He took a step toward the doorway, intending to block the Law Enforcers first, then slowly sort this matter out and clear Li Chang’an’s name.

"Everyone, there must be a misunderstanding!"

Having stayed in Yellow Crane Immortal City for so many years, he was well aware of the Law Enforcers’ methods.

Once they took you in and put you through their brutal interrogations, most Cultivators, even if they weren’t Tribulation Cultivators, would be forced to confess that they were!

If you insisted on not confessing, the end result was being tortured to death!

"Fugui, are you crazy?!"

When Mo Chen saw Xu Fugui blocking the Law Enforcers, his expression changed instantly. He quickly grabbed his arm, trying to pull him away.

But Xu Fugui gritted his teeth, refusing to back down.

The commotion here soon attracted the attention of his Eldest Senior Sister, Tang Suran, and Third Senior Brother, Gu Shanxing.

"What’s happened?"

Tang Suran walked over, and a flash of apprehension appeared in her beautiful eyes when she saw the Law Enforcers.

Even Foundation Establishment Disciples were unwilling to cross these Law Enforcers.

This was because the Law Enforcers represented the entirety of Yellow Crane Immortal City!

If things blew up and alerted the great Huang He Master, then even if their master were to intervene, it would be useless.

"Eldest Senior Sister, Fugui’s brother, Li Chang’an, is accused of colluding with Tribulation Cultivators. These Law Enforcers are here to take him away, but Fugui keeps blocking them. You have to talk some sense into him."

"Colluding with Tribulation Cultivators?"

Tang Suran was taken aback.

That was a major crime!

Her beautiful eyes shifted as she turned to Xu Fugui and asked, "Fugui, what is all this?"

"Senior Sister, don’t listen to them! My brother would never collude with Tribulation Cultivators!"

Xu Fugui replied hurriedly, his round body standing in the doorway like a thick wall.

At his words, Tang Suran’s brow furrowed slightly.

She sent a secret Sound Transmission: "Fugui, how many years has it been since you last saw Li Chang’an? Are you really so sure?"

"I’m sure!"

Xu Fugui said, his voice firm as iron.

At the same time, his Third Senior Brother, Gu Shanxing, was also sending a secret Sound Transmission.

"Fugui, blocking them like this is not the solution. You’ll only attract more Law Enforcers and end up causing trouble for the restaurant and our master."

Gu Shanxing advised patiently.

"For now, we have to let them take your brother. As soon as they leave, we’ll go find Master immediately. If your brother is truly innocent, Master can step in, and this whole matter will be resolved quickly."

"But..."

Xu Fugui hesitated for a moment.

Just then, Huang Feng’s expression suddenly turned icy. He glared at him and snapped,

"Daoist Xu, why do you insist on obstructing the Immortal City’s Law Enforcers? Could it be that you’ve also colluded with Tribulation Cultivators, and that’s why you have a guilty conscience?"