Yuantian Pidao

Chapter 15 Little Notebook

At noon, the sun is shining brightly, exuding warm warmth.

Under the peach tree, beside the stone table, Jiang Chen was holding a book and flipping through it carefully, looking very serious. This was not a martial arts secret book, nor was it a mysterious Taoist book. It was just a travelogue written by a rich kid, named "Traveling to the End of the World", which recorded some of the scenery of Nanjing Kingdom and some mysterious stories about fox demons and snake spirits.

This was specially collected by Jiang Chen's subordinates in order to understand the situation in the outside world as much as possible. There are several similar books, but most of them are vague and unrealistic. The constant adventures along the way and the beauties falling into his arms are purely his own fantasy. On the contrary, this book "Travels to the End of the World" is quite interesting and Jiang Chen read it with great interest.

This was the scene Zhao Er saw when he followed Shi Tou into the courtyard. He was actually not unfamiliar with Jiang Wang. As Zhao Meng's confidant, he naturally had some knowledge of the big boss Jiang Wang. He even had several contacts with him when Jiang Wang joined the Dangjiang bandits and belonged to the third leader's group. The house in front of him was arranged by him for Jiang Wang.

But at this moment, looking at Jiang Wang basking in the sun, holding a book and reading with relish, he felt a familiar strangeness. The person was still the same person, without any change, but the person's temperament had undergone inexplicable changes.

Although Jiang Wang seemed indifferent in his eyes before, he actually had a kind of paranoia and madness in his bones. But Jiang Wang now seemed completely different to him. He had a calm aura and exuded composure from the inside out.

Looking at Jiang Wang like this, Zhao Er couldn't help feeling a little ashamed for a moment.

"Perhaps such a person shouldn't be in today's gangster den. He and I, no, we are not the same kind of people."

For some reason, this thought arose in Zhao Er's mind.

It was at this time that Jiang Chen put down the book in his hand and looked over.

When their eyes met, Zhao Er lowered his gaze unconsciously.

"Fourth Master, this is a gift that Third Master asked me to deliver..."

There was a subtle change in his attitude, and Zhao Er presented the gift he had prepared in advance.

After these words were spoken, Jiang Chen did not react. Instead, Shitou, who was standing beside him, looked at Zhao Er in surprise. Although the news that Jiang Chen would soon become the fourth in command among the Dangjiang bandits had spread, as long as Jiang Chen's martial arts reached the first-class level and he had been in charge of the Jinsha Mine for three years, he would naturally ascend to this position. However, nothing was settled yet, and no one openly called Jiang Chen the fourth in command.

"This man is a flatterer."

A thought came to his mind, and Shi Tou withdrew his gaze, feeling inexplicably panicked.

At the same time, looking at the many gifts presented by Zhao Er, Jiang Chen was thoughtful.

He had never personally met the third in command, Zhao Meng, but according to the memories of his predecessor, Jiang Wang, the other party was a real tiger and wolf, with a narrow mind, mean and ungrateful, and not someone who was easy to get along with. However, his current behavior was a bit abnormal.

But no matter what he thought in his heart, Jiang Chen did not show it.

"Brother Zhao, please take a seat."

With a smile on his face, Jiang Chen made a gesture of invitation. Since the other party was so humble, he didn't mind being polite.

Looking at Jiang Chen like this, Zhao Er hesitated for a moment, then sat down with a smile.

At the same time, Shi Tou, who was standing aside, seemed to have come to his senses and immediately served tea to the two of them and brought two plates of pastries.

"Fourth Master, it's like this..." After a few words, when the atmosphere was harmonious, Zhao Er relayed what Zhao Meng wanted to say after some beautification. While he spoke, he paid attention to the changes in Jiang Chen's expression and seemed a little cautious.

In response to this, Jiang Chen did not show any expression except thanking the Third In Command for his concern, and it was unclear whether he was happy or angry.

Seeing this, Zhao Er had no choice but to say goodbye. He didn't know why, but he always felt uncomfortable sitting at the same table with Jiang Chen.

"Hey, I hope things don't go in the worst direction. I always feel that this person is not as simple as he seems..."

Walking out of the courtyard gate, Zhao Er couldn't help but sigh.

Before coming, he was indeed prepared to be polite, but it was just an equal relationship. At the critical moment, he could even be a little tougher. After all, he represented the third in command, Zhao Meng. Although Jiang Wang was valued by the first in command, he did not go that far in the end.

In terms of strength, Jiang Wang is on par with him. Even if he breaks through to the first-rate level in the future, it will still not be easy for him to catch up with the third in command. After all, the third in command's Seven Injury Fist is extremely good at fighting. However, after actually meeting Jiang Wang, he unconsciously changed his attitude.

After Zhao Er left, Jiang Chen picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea.

"There's something wrong with the taste of this tea..."

Savoring the tea and thinking back to what Zhao Er had just said, Jiang Chen realized that there might be a lot of tricks in the gold sand mine, and that it was deeply connected to the third in command, Zhao Meng.

However, after just a brief thought, Jiang Chen put the matter behind him. This matter seemed troublesome, but it was actually simple. The reason was that he was stronger than the third in command, Zhao Meng.

With his current strength, the only one among the Dangjiang bandits that he can take seriously is the leader Tie Ren Tu. He doesn't care about the rest of the people as long as they don't fall into the trap and are surrounded and killed.

"The news that Zhao Er is visiting me on behalf of the Third Master will spread soon. This will be a clear signal that I will truly break away from the Third Master's power."

"Shi Tou, find an opportunity to spread the word about the things I'm looking for."

His eyes fell on the gifts sent by Zhao Er, and his thoughts turned, Jiang Chen casually gave an order.

The four elements of cultivation are wealth, friends, Dharma and land. Now, all he really possesses is Dharma. His cultivation speed seems to be not slow, but this is more because of his own talent. If he wants to go faster and more steadily, wealth is indispensable. Compared with ordinary practitioners, he even wants more.

Because he is talented, he is more efficient in utilizing resources and can practice more methods. Although the Dangjiang bandits are just a group of water bandits, they really make a lot of money. This can be seen from the gifts Zhao Er gave. In addition to a bottle of elixir, he also gave an oriental pearl, a piece of jade and a hundred-year-old ginseng.

The first two are rare items with considerable value, and the latter is an even rarer treasure for warriors, which can greatly replenish qi and blood and is beneficial to their own practice.

Hearing Jiang Chen's words, Shi Tou was stunned for a moment, then nodded quickly.

"Remember to keep a record of those who gave gifts in one book, and those who didn't."

Glancing over the stone, Jiang Chen added that those who gave gifts might not be truly close to him, but those who did not give gifts were definitely not close to him. It was very important to distinguish between the inside and the outside when doing things.

Upon hearing this, Shitou bowed again in response.

(End of this chapter)