Chapter 939: Small-Minded

Editor: Henyee Translations

Chu Tang resumed his easygoing demeanor, “Fair exchange, then speak quickly.”

Hong Feiyun glanced around, “Can we find a more secluded place to talk? Are you trying to get us killed by the Left Emissary here?”

“There’s no one around, just speak.” If there were people, he wouldn’t be talking so openly!

Hong Feiyun wasn’t sure how he could be so confident, but she felt that he was not someone to be trifled with, “There’s a warehouse at the base, I’ll take you there.”

Chu Tang pocketed the candy beans and clapped his hands, “Let’s go.”

Led by Hong Feiyun, they zigzagged through several buildings until they reached a woodshed.

Hong Feiyun turned to face Chu Tang, “What exactly are you here for?”

Chu Tang was straightforward, “Looking for the second batch of military provisions.”

Hong Feiyun tried to gauge his intent, “What will you do if you find the military provisions?”

Chu Tang casually said, “What else? Obviously, take them back.”

Hong Feiyun narrowed her eyes slightly, “Are you one of Tang Jinghong’s people?”

Chu Tang maintained his composure, his aura oppressively calm, “That’s none of your business. Just fulfill our deal.”

Hong Feiyun expressed her dissatisfaction, “But you just told me one thing, and you want me to give so much. Don’t you think that’s unfair?”

Chu Tang countered, “You want fairness?”

Hong Feiyun replied, “Who doesn’t want fairness?”

Chu Tang smirked coldly, “In my world, power dictates the terms, or else you’re just lambs to the slaughter.”

Hong Feiyun was left speechless in anger, “You…”

Chu Tang said lightly, “I don’t have time to spar with you. If you back out now, you might never leave here.”

If Hong Feiyun wasn’t somewhat useful, she would have been eliminated already.

Hong Feiyun suddenly felt a tangible aura of menace enveloping her, a wave of palpitations spread, suppressing any thought of resistance.

Trembling, she pushed aside the firewood, pressed a brick thrice, and a door in the wall opposite opened, “Go through there; it leads to the base’s warehouse.”

Chu Tang probed with his consciousness and confirmed it was indeed a storeroom. He entered.

Hong Feiyun hesitated, then followed, biting her lip.

Inside, a vast stone chamber filled with many boxes appeared unremarkable. Chu Tang randomly opened a few; some contained food, others medicinal herbs.

But these were not the military provisions.

Chu Tang frowned slightly, “Do you know any other place near the market that could store large quantities of goods?”

Hong Feiyun answered, “It can only be inside the market.”

Chu Tang’s brows furrowed, “We’ll go to the market tomorrow.”

Hong Feiyun mentioned, “Aren’t you supposed to be treating the Left Emissary’s son’s leg?”

Chu Tang glanced at Hong Feiyun, “A short trip won’t delay that.”

Hong Feiyun suddenly said, “I have a condition.”

Chu Tang responded indifferently, “You’ve already made conditions.”

Hong Feiyun put a dagger to her own neck, “I want to change it. If you don’t agree, I won’t go to the market tomorrow.”

Chu Tang crossed his arms, amused, “Speak, then. What’s the change?”

Hong Feiyun, unexpectedly, said, “Make Mu Xiao stop liking my sister.”

Chu Tang sized up Hong Feiyun, “What exactly is the deep hatred between you and your sister?”

Hong Feiyun shook her head, looking misunderstood, “No, it’s for her own good. Mu Xiao is cunning and not a good match. I hate them, but I don’t want my sister to get hurt.”

Is this a woman’s heart as fathomless as the sea? Wondering what Hong Feiyun was really thinking, Chu Tang said, “Should we just kill Mu Xiao then?”

Hong Feiyun quickly responded, “No, Mu Xiao once saved our lives, we can’t kill him.”

Chu Tang, “…”

Chu Tang suggested, “Let’s stick with the original deal, I can’t manage this one.”

Hong Feiyun’s first reaction was disbelief, “You’re so powerful, how can you not manage it?”

Chu Tang shrugged, exasperated, “I’m just a doctor, my abilities are limited.” He found it troublesome and didn’t want to get involved.

Hong Feiyun, “…”

Chu Tang thought for a moment, “Here’s the deal: if you help me find the second batch of military provisions, I’ll agree to your condition to make them never interact again.”

Hong Feiyun perked up, visibly excited, “Are you sure?”

Chu Tang, running out of patience, confirmed, “Yes, sure.”

“Deal!” Hong Feiyun said with some excitement. “I’ll take you to the market early every day. Be ready.”

In the early morning, the horizon glowed with the redness of dawn.

Jiang Zhanglin and Yi Chuanchuan woke up successively and headed towards the county town. Waking up early and trekking over hills and mountains was truly exhausting.

Upon reaching the county town, both were so famished that they hastily looked for a breakfast shop to eat.

Yi Chuanchuan leaned closer to Jiang Zhanglin and whispered, “Don’t you find it strange?”

Jiang Zhanglin looked around and nodded, “Yes, this county town is eerily quiet, it feels desolate.”

Yi Chuanchuan agreed, “Right, a county town should be bustling with the morning market at this hour, but here, it’s like it’s deserted.”

Jiang Zhanglin had a bad premonition, “Let’s eat quickly, and after eating, we’ll find them and head back right away.”

Yi Chuanchuan felt a sense of urgency, “Hmm.”

The owner served them two bowls of noodles, “Enjoy.”

They ate quickly, and after finishing, they headed straight to the gambling house, only to find its doors shut.

Yi Chuanchuan’s face paled, unable to hide his anxiety, “Zhanglin, something must have happened.”

Jiang Zhanglin maintained his composure and led Yi Chuanchuan towards the outskirts, “We need to go back and find the general.”

In the market.

Chu Tang, Hong Feiyun, Hong Feiyun, and Mu Xiao walked together, the atmosphere awkward and strained.

That morning, as Chu Tang and Hong Feiyun were preparing to leave, Hong Feiyun insisted on accompanying them, and Mu Xiao insisted on following Hong Feiyun. Thus, all four ended up together.

Chu Tang suggested, “Let’s find a place to eat first.”

Hong Feiyun quickly said, “I know a good breakfast spot. Chu Tang, let me take you there?”

Mu Xiao, seeing Hong Feiyun trying to please Chu Tang, felt uncomfortable instantly, “Feiyun, you’ve never taken me to any nice breakfast place. Why take him as soon as he arrives?”

Hong Feiyun felt his skin crawl with irritation, “Why are you so petty?”

Hong Feiyun deliberately distanced Hong Feiyun from Mu Xiao, “Sister hasn’t even taken me there.”

Unable to tolerate it any longer, Hong Feiyun gave the address to Chu Tang and then flew away.

Mu Xiao hurriedly followed.

Chu Tang flicked a pulse of spiritual energy that struck Mu Xiao in the spine. He collapsed on the street, which was somewhat embarrassing.

Hong Feiyun looked at Chu Tang, then quickly went to help Mu Xiao up, “Mu Xiao, are you alright?”

“I’m fine.” Mu Xiao, feeling humiliated, quickly straightened his clothes and walked on rapidly ahead.