Chapter 1106: 1106: That Name Is Not Worthy of the Gu Family

Chapter 1106: Chapter 1106: That Name Is Not Worthy of the Gu Family

After grabbing hold, Ling Nan applied gentle force, followed by a loud scream from Laosi. Yet Ling Nan wasn’t finished. Holding onto his fist, he pulled and extended, flipping him onto the ground.

Then he stepped on him, pinning down his heart with his foot, lowering his head to ask, “Do you yield?”

How could Laosi have time to speak? He held his right hand in pain, wailing miserably.

Several other burly men rushed in, only to see Ling Nan move like a swift storm, yet his strength was unparalleled.

His moves were simple, the cultivation technique he learned seemed unused on them. It was just the most primitive of techniques, using force against force. In the end, Ling Nan stopped fighting, grabbing someone and just tossing them away.

Grab one and toss one, like throwing sacks of flour, leaving Gu Qiaoqiao and Xiao Wen speechless.

The fight ended in just a few minutes.

Gu Qiaoqiao waved at Ling Nan, “Xiao Nan, keep an eye on these people here, I’m going out to make a call.”

Then, she and Xiao Wen swaggered out of Caozheng Hall.

Turning around, she indeed saw a sign hanging on the doorknob, “Temporarily Closed.”

Xiao Wen asked in a low voice, “Qiaoqiao, who are you going to find?”

“I’m going to call Ah Ze’s comrade. He works at the Second Branch of the Provincial City Public Security Bureau. I need to ask him what’s going on with the Public Security in Sanshui Town?”

Xiao Wen looked around and pointed ahead, “Qiaoqiao, there’s a phone booth over there.”

Gu Qiaoqiao and Xiao Wen quickly walked towards it and dialed the number noted in her small book. It should be the number for Qin Yize’s comrade’s office, who should be at work at this time. But if he was out on a call, she hoped he was there since Gu Qiaoqiao had another number, but that person wasn’t in the Public Security, working in another department instead.

To her relief, the call was answered. After Gu Qiaoqiao identified herself, the other side responded warmly. The person was older than them, gentle like an elder. After listening to Gu Qiaoqiao, he replied, “Xiao Gu, don’t worry, I’ll investigate immediately. You stay in Caozheng Hall and don’t engage with those people. I’ll come to find you soon.”

“But Brother Zhang, we’ve already had an altercation just now. They attacked first. We were defending ourselves rightfully. They wanted to illegally detain us and wouldn’t let us leave.”

Upon hearing Brother Zhang’s response, Gu Qiaoqiao quickly explained the situation to prevent those people from falsely accusing them when they reached Caozheng Hall.

The other party chuckled, “Alright, I got it. But you still need to be careful.”

“Okay, thank you, Brother Zhang.”

Brother Zhang casually said, “No need to thank.”

Then he hung up, probably off to investigate.

This matter is easy to investigate, whether someone has bypassed protocol or crossed jurisdiction into Sanshui Town can be swiftly verified.

Gu Qiaoqiao put down the receiver, a weight lifted from her heart, and she followed Xiao Wen back to Caozheng Hall again.

By now, the atmosphere in the store had already shifted. The old man was sitting across from the Old Clan Leader, gaze locked without words exchanged.

What is this, when martial conflicts fail, resort to verbal ones?

Gu Qiaoqiao glanced around Caozheng Hall and noticed that some of the herbal medicine, particularly the older ones, actually had a faint spiritual energy, clearly indicating that Caozheng Hall is quite authentic.

Gu Qiaoqiao’s mind raced with bizarre thoughts, and she seemed to understand why this old man did what he did.

But whether this is indeed the case remains to be confirmed when Qin Yize’s comrade arrives.

At this time, Old Master Fang was becoming restless. He wasn’t sure what Gu Qiaoqiao had gone out to do.

He propped himself up with a cane, looked at the Old Clan Leader, and said with restrained anger, “Old Clan Leader, we don’t interfere with each other’s affairs. This is a misunderstanding between the Gu Family and us. I hope you don’t get involved.”

The Old Clan Leader waved a hand dismissively, “You got it wrong. I don’t want to get involved with your issues. However, why would you have someone steal the sacred tree from Peach Blossom Valley? I believe you’re well aware of what the old peach tree in Peach Blossom Valley truly is, aren’t you? Don’t tell me you don’t know, and having operated Caozheng Hall, don’t claim ignorance about Peach Blossom Valley’s significance either.”

The Old Clan Leader spoke meaningfully.

Upon hearing these words, Gu Qiaoqiao knew that the Old Clan Leader surely had some idea about the old man’s intentions.

What was surprising was the old man’s great greed.

Peach Blossom Valley, a land where the Ling family has resided for generations, what does an outsider wish to do with it?

Old Master Fang’s face wasn’t looking good. He wanted to dismiss the claims, but what was infuriating was that Laosi had exposed everything while rushing in earlier.

Now it was impossible for him to deny. He couldn’t just kick Laosi out either, or he’d lose his followers.

It baffled him how a well-laid plan suddenly faced such upheaval.

This Old Clan Leader of Peach Blossom Valley was known for his ruthless nature. How could he let this young man go?

His grandson had witnessed Gu Muran sever the peach tree branch with binoculars.

An ominous gaze swept over the few people in the room, but he truly couldn’t ascertain who aided Gu Muran.

The Old Clan Leader, noticing Old Master Fang’s silence, suddenly stomped his cane hard on the ground and loudly demanded, “I’m asking you a question, answer me!”

Old Master Fang returned to his senses, gritted his teeth, and sneered, “This isn’t Peach Blossom Valley; this is the provincial city, my Caozheng Hall territory. What right do you have here to command me? Leave at once. Caozheng Hall doesn’t welcome you!”

Even as he said this, his words lacked confidence.

The Old Clan Leader shook his head and stated firmly, “I’m not leaving without an explanation.”

“Aren’t you afraid I’ll call the police?”

The Old Clan Leader laughed. Hardened by life’s storms, intimidation was the least of his fears.

Pointing at the door, he sneered, “Go ahead and call them.”

Gu Muran suddenly thought of something, her expression changing, and asked, “Your son, could he be Fang Liang, Uncle Fang?”

Old Master Fang’s face turned greenish-white, his body trembling as he shouted harshly, “That name isn’t for any Gu Family member to mention. What Uncle Fang? The Gu Family and we Fang Family are mortal enemies, irreconcilable!”

What’s with that statement?

Where does he get off being so noble?

Isn’t he just full of malicious intent?