Chaotic World of Martial Arts: I Have a Spirit Pearl of Desire

"The two of them..."

Luo Haitang frowned slightly.

Luo Haitang knew about these two people.

I had always wanted to pursue Zhao Zi.

Their escorting Zhao Zi was understandable.

As for whether they might collude with the Black Shark Gang, that's highly unlikely.

Because both Zhou Yunfei's family and the Big Knife Sect have grudges against the Black Shark Gang.

They would never cooperate with the Black Shark Gang.

With people from these two forces following him, Luo Haitang thought it was quite good.

"Coach Luo."

Xu Changqing and Zhou Yunfei dismounted and walked towards Luo Haitang, greeting her with smiles.

Luo Haitang was quite famous in the Blackwater Town area. Although the two were from aristocratic families, they maintained a polite facade.

Luo Haitang nodded slightly and said politely, "Gentlemen, I'll leave Zhao Zi's safety to you along the way."

"Instructor Luo, you flatter me. Azi and I have known each other since childhood. We are childhood friends. It is only my duty to escort her back to the manor."

Xu Changqing smiled gently, deliberately closing the distance between himself and Zhao Zi in his words.

Not to be outdone, Zhou Yunfei, fanning himself with a folding fan, said with a smile, "Miss Zhao and I hit it off immediately. It just so happens that I have some businesses in Canglan City that I need to manage. It would be my honor to travel with Miss Zhao on this trip."

Luo Haitang nodded slightly, then gave Chen You a deep look, signaling him to be careful, before taking her leave.

After resting for a while, the convoy slowly set off at Elder Bai's command.

Chen You mounted his horse and rode his tall steed in the middle of the procession.

He brought the monkey with him on this trip.

Although this monkey is only at the first rank of cultivation, he is clever, agile, and runs extremely fast. He is very useful for gathering information and doing odd jobs.

At the front of the procession, Zhao Zi, Xu Changqing, and Zhou Yunfei rode side by side on horseback, leading the way.

The three young people, of similar background and age, were chatting and laughing, discussing the local customs and culture of Canglan City, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.

The monkey rode a small horse alongside Chen You, craning its neck to look at the three glamorous figures ahead, its eyes filled with envy.

He smacked his lips, leaned closer to Chen You, and whispered, "Brother Chen, I heard that Canglan City is dozens of times bigger than here, and it's very lively. I also heard that their Eight Treasure Roasted Chicken is amazing. When we get there, I have to buy one and bring it back so my wife can try it too."

"You have a wife?" Chen You asked casually.

He remembered once visiting the monkey's home, where there was no one else but his elderly mother.

"Hehe, didn't we just find it?"

"Oh? Who is it?"

"I just met them two days ago. They were buying vegetables at the market and were being bullied by two people, so I went over and chased them away," the monkey said with a simple and honest smile.

"Oh, not bad, hero saves the damsel in distress!" Chen You laughed. "However, it takes several days to travel back and forth to Canglan City. Even if the Eight Treasure Roasted Chicken is delicious, it will probably spoil by the time you bring it back."

"Oh, right." The monkey realized what was happening and scratched its head. "Then I'll buy other food, pastries!!"

"Okay, that works too! I'll prepare a wedding gift for you two when you get married!"

"Really?" the monkey exclaimed excitedly.

Everyone knows that Chen You is Luo Haitang's favorite.

It would be a huge honor for him to attend his wedding.

"When have I ever lied to you?"

"Too."

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Meanwhile, about a few miles ahead of the convoy, behind a small hill, the Black Shark Gang members were already lying in ambush in the dense bushes, waiting quietly.

The leader was a scarred man, the leader of the Black Shark Gang, nicknamed Chen Scarface.

He stared at the road in the distance with a gloomy expression.

Beside him stood two capable assistants, a man and a woman.

The man was burly and had a ferocious face, looking menacing. He was Chen Liang, the second-in-command of the Black Shark Gang.

The woman wore a form-fitting red gauze dress, her figure was alluring, and her eyes and brows were full of seductive charm, making her appear extremely bewitching.

This person is the third leader, Feng San Niang. Her nickname is Madwoman.

"Third Sister, are you sure you want to do this?" Scarface Chen asked in a deep voice.

The alluring woman covered her mouth and chuckled, her voice sweet and seductive: "Chief, they do have that old fellow Bai Lao on their side, and quite a few men. If we really fight it out, and Zhao Zi manages to escape in the chaos, that would be disastrous. So, wouldn't it be safer for me to approach Zhao Zi, lower their guard, and then seize the opportunity to take her down?"

"Third Sister is right." Upon hearing this, Chen Liang revealed a wicked smile, his eyes gleaming with lust. "That Zhao Zi, I've only seen her from afar, and she is indeed as beautiful as a fairy. If we can capture her this time, I'll have to take her back and have some fun with her first."

"Second brother, all you ever think about is this." The alluring woman rolled her eyes at him and said coquettishly, "Zhao Zi is from the Zhao family of Canglan City. Wouldn't it be better to ask them for a ransom?"

"I want the ransom, and I want the woman too!!"

"Second brother, we've captured Zhao Zi this time, but we must ensure nothing happens to her. Remember, our goal is to win over the Zhao family!! Also, fourth brother Yang Shuqing is dead. He was our sworn brother. For his sake, we must capture Luo Haitang no matter what!!"

"Chen the Scarface said, squinting."

Chen Liang and Feng San Niang both felt a chill and became serious.

"This time, I must get my revenge!!"

"Yes, to avenge our fourth brother!"

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As evening fell, the atmosphere inside the carriage was lively.

At first, Zhao Zi, Xu Changqing, and Zhou Yunfei rode side by side on horseback, chatting and laughing.

However, riding a horse for a long time inevitably leads to bumps and fatigue, so Zhao Zi suggested that they go back to the carriage to rest.

Xu Changqing and Zhou Yunfei readily agreed. They handed their horses to their attendants and followed Zhao Zi into the spacious carriage pulled by two fine horses.

The interior of the carriage was exquisitely and comfortably furnished, with thick, soft wool carpets and a delicate tea table carved from rosewood placed in the center.

Compared to riding horses outside in the wind and sun, it was obviously much more comfortable inside the carriage.

Zhao Zi arranged for the two to sit down, and the maid quickly brought out chilled fruit and vegetable desserts, as well as fragrant tender green tea.

The three of them sat around a small tea table, sipping fragrant tea and eating pastries in a very pleasant atmosphere.

Xu Changqing took a sip of tea and asked with some curiosity, "Miss Zhao, my brother Zhou and I rarely travel far and know little about Canglan City. We've only heard that it's incredibly prosperous; I wonder what it's really like?"

Zhou Yunfei put down his folding fan and smiled as he replied, "Yes, Qinghe County is already considered quite a large place in our eyes, but I've heard that Canglan City's city walls alone are dozens of feet high, which is simply unimaginable. Miss Zhao is from Canglan City, so why don't you tell us about your experiences there and broaden our horizons?"

Zhao Zi smiled slightly, picked up a delicate pastry, and took a small bite.

"Here, having a cultivation level of third or fourth rank is enough to be considered a powerful figure, revered by thousands. But in Canglan City... such strength is only considered average."

At this point, Zhao Zi's expression turned slightly solemn, and she frankly said, "The two young masters may think that our Zhao family may have some reputation, and even enjoy considerable prestige in the surrounding towns. But to be honest, in the vast Canglan City, our Zhao family... at best can only be considered a small, insignificant family. If it weren't for the support of the older generation, we probably wouldn't even be on the list of the top 100 aristocratic families in the city."

Upon hearing this, Xu Changqing and Zhou Yunfei were both stunned, a look of shock flashing in their eyes.

In their view, the Zhao family possessed a fifth-rank expert.

It was already an unshakeable behemoth.

I never imagined that we would only be considered a "small family" in Canglan City?

Zhou Yunfei couldn't help but gasp: "If the Zhao family is this powerful, then how powerful must the major families and top sects in Canglan City be?"

"Canglan City is a place where hidden talents abound. Not only are there super families that have been entrenched for hundreds of years, but also many powerful sects with profound foundations." A hint of awe appeared in Zhao Zi's eyes. "The top forces there are filled with experts. To be honest, I even had the privilege of seeing a top-tier expert at the seventh or eighth rank once from afar during a grand ceremony in the city. The pressure exerted by such an expert with every move is beyond our imagination."

"Seventh rank... or even eighth rank?!"

Xu Changqing's teacup trembled slightly, and the tea almost spilled.

For these young martial artists who are still struggling at the first or second rank, the seventh or eighth rank martial arts masters are like gods in the clouds!

With a casual wave of the hand, they could probably wipe out a small place like theirs in an instant.

Seeing the two shocked people, Zhao Zi smiled and reminded them, "Therefore, you should keep a low profile on your trip to Canglan City. The waters of Canglan City are too deep. If you accidentally step on a tough nut, even our Zhao family may not be able to protect you."

The carriage fell silent for a moment.

Xu Changqing and Zhou Yunfei were both digesting this astonishing information. Their original pride instantly subsided, and their horizons seemed to have been opened up to a whole new world.

Meanwhile, outside the carriage, Chen You rode his horse slowly forward.

He listened intently to the conversation coming from inside the carriage, and was somewhat surprised.

Seventh rank, eighth rank, etc...

This world is indeed full of hidden talents.

I shook my head; I was a little hungry.

Just as he took out a piece of dried fish, preparing to eat some, a woman with disheveled clothes suddenly rushed out from the dense forest on the path ahead.

"Help! Please help me!!"