All the heavens begin with the love in the courtyard.

"Mr. Chen, the Japanese suffered heavy casualties last night. As far as we know, the Japanese suffered at least two hundred casualties. You have stirred up a storm in Shanghai!"

Bai Jiaxuan smiled without saying a word, took a puff of his cigar, lazily crossed his legs, and looked at Boss Huang.

Mr. Huang looked at Bai Jiaxuan with some fear in his eyes, and he cleared his throat and said.

"Mr. Chen, rest assured, I have decided not to reveal your identity!"

Bai Jiaxuan smiled and shook his head.

"Mr. Huang, don't worry, I have no ill intentions towards you. As I said, we are friends, and after this, our relationship will be even closer. Let's just consider this matter in the past!"

Hearing Bai Jiaxuan's promise, Boss Huang finally felt the tension in his chest ease.

After the explosion last night, Boss Huang's heart was pounding. He knew that once the Japanese traced it back to him, he would be finished.

Moreover, only I know Chen Zhen's true identity. What should I do if Chen Zhen attacks me?

After thinking about it all night, Boss Huang finally decided to face it and first try to find out what Chen Zhen was thinking.

Fortunately, Chen Zhen didn't seem to intend to harm him, which relieved him.

When he introduced Bai Jiaxuan to Li You and the others, he only said that this person was a master from out of town and would not stay in Shanghai for long, without saying anything else.

When Bai Jiaxuan talked with Li You and the others, he hardly introduced himself. In the past few days, he had them prepare several barrels of gasoline and several explosive packs according to his instructions.

The few explosive charges prepared by the other side were obviously not enough to cause the revelry last night. This was because Bai Jiaxuan had infiltrated the Japanese army branch in the past two days and found an armory and a training ammunition depot. Last night's rainy night was the perfect cover. He prepared a few gadgets, which were indeed explosive enough.

Bai Jiaxuan hadn't expected the Japanese to suffer such heavy casualties last night. He immediately thought of something and asked.

"Will this affect the competition the day after tomorrow?"

Mr. Huang smiled and shook his head, then picked up his wine glass and said.

"No, the competition will proceed as normal. However, I have received information that the Japanese have given a must-win order for this competition. I am worried that the Japanese will use other means. Moreover, the Japanese have suffered heavy casualties this time, and they may investigate your identity!"

Bai Jiaxuan nodded solemnly. This time, things had indeed gone too far. However, he didn't care, as the other party would definitely not be able to find out anything. But Lu San and Zheng Mang could no longer stay in Shanghai and had to leave in the next two days.

He was worried that the Japanese soldiers might not be fair and might suddenly attack him, and if he went on a killing spree, he would definitely not be able to protect Lu San and Zheng Mang.

Moreover, their accents in Guanzhong dialect were too strong, and if their identities were exposed, it would bring trouble to Bailu Plain.

Immediately, Bai Jiaxuan stopped being casual and asked Boss Huang seriously.

"Boss Huang, how's the preparation for my goods coming along?"

Mr. Huang paused for a moment, then nodded and said.

"Don't worry, you don't need a lot of goods. Mr. Chen can arrange for someone to pick them up at any time!"

Bai Jiaxuan nodded and said.

"Mr. Huang, do you know any transportation channels for this?"

After hearing this, Mr. Huang pondered for a moment and then said.

"Mr. Chen, where do you intend to ship this batch of goods?"

Bai Jiaxuan replied seriously.

Chang'an!

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Upon hearing that Bai Jiaxuan wanted to transport goods to Chang'an, Boss Huang pondered for a moment before speaking.

"We'll have to use waterways, but only up to Kaifeng. You'll have to pick up the goods yourself in Kaifeng. Waterways aren't as fast as railways; it'll probably take about half a month!"

Bai Jiaxuan pondered for a moment before nodding. There were many caravans between Kaifeng and Chang'an, and he could use them for transport. Once he arrived in Chang'an, it would only be about a hundred li from Bailuyuan.

Bai Jiaxuan then spoke.

"Alright, then I'll trouble you, Mr. Huang, to ship the goods for me in the next couple of days. I'll arrange for someone to go to Kaifeng to prepare in advance, and I'll set off immediately after I finish the martial arts competition in Shanghai!"

Upon hearing Bai Jiaxuan's words, Boss Huang quickly nodded in agreement. If it weren't for the upcoming martial arts competition, he would have been eager for Bai Jiaxuan to leave Shanghai as soon as possible. The incident last night had caused too much of a stir, and the Japanese would definitely not let it go.

Seeing that the matter had been settled, Bai Jiaxuan smiled and said.

"I'll settle the freight cost with Boss Huang after the competition!"

Mr. Huang quickly smiled and shook his head.

"No need, no need. I, Huang, will cover all the expenses. Consider it a way of making friends with Mr. Chen!"

Bai Jiaxuan didn't refuse. He smiled and nodded, then took out the betting slip from his pocket and handed it to Boss Huang.

"Let's return this five thousand silver dollars bet slip to Mr. Huang. Don't refuse. I did benefit from it this time. Don't worry, I'm not the kind of person who takes advantage of others. I consider you my friend. I'll also promise you one thing: if you ever have any disputes that you can't resolve in the future, I'm willing to step in and help you!"

Bai Jiaxuan's promise made Boss Huang's face stiffen. He then nodded solemnly, stopped trying to persuade him, and accepted the betting slip for five thousand silver dollars.

Bai Jiaxuan knew that Boss Huang was worried that he would implicate him, so he simply did him a favor. Now, the shipment of guns and ammunition had been arranged by Boss Huang, and the betting slip for the five thousand silver dollars had been returned to its rightful owner. Once the competition was over, he could leave directly, and the two of them would no longer need to contact each other.

Bai Jiaxuan had previously promised to give Boss Huang another 10,000 silver dollars after the matter was settled. Now, he has given a betting slip for 5,000 silver dollars. If Bai Jiaxuan wins, he will receive 15,000 silver dollars.

This not only negated the previous promise, but also added five thousand silver dollars, which was used as the transportation cost for the batch of guns.

Don't underestimate the distance of less than a thousand kilometers. The relationships that need to be cultivated along the way for transporting this kind of military equipment are beyond Bai Jiaxuan's imagination. Bai Jiaxuan doesn't like to owe others, so this time they are even.

Overall, Bai Jiaxuan benefited this time, which is why he made a promise to Boss Huang.

After the two parties reached an agreement, Boss Huang said that he would send someone to deliver the delivery order before the competition. Bai Jiaxuan clasped his hands in thanks and then turned to leave.

Watching Bai Jiaxuan's disappearing figure, Boss Huang stood by the window for a long time. This person was too mysterious, and he really couldn't understand him. This kind of person was not like him, but if he really had such a friend in secret, he might have unexpected joy in the future.

Mr. Huang's thoughts were racing. Finally, he returned to his room, picked up the phone, and began to make arrangements. He had to handle this personally and do it perfectly to leave a good impression on the other party.

The saying "More friends, more paths" holds true in any era.

Bai Jiaxuan returned to Jingwu School and immediately arranged for Lu San and Zheng Mang to leave Shanghai. He told the two to wait for him in Kaifeng and to contact a caravan returning to Chang'an in advance so that he could pick up the goods and leave as soon as he arrived.

Although Lu San was a farmer, he was the one who usually ran errands for the Bai family when they went to Zishui County to buy things and sell grain. This trip to Shanghai broadened his horizons considerably.

Zheng Mang was a few years younger than Bai Jiaxuan, only in his early twenties, but he was intelligent and very adaptable. Before leaving, Bai Jiaxuan patted him on the shoulder and said.

"From now on, you'll be with me. When we return to Bailu Plain, there will be important arrangements for you!"

Zheng Mang's eyes sparkled, and she immediately agreed.

After seeing the two off, Bai Jiaxuan returned to Jingwu Gate. Before he could even enter, he saw that Jingwu Gate was already surrounded by countless Japanese soldiers.

At this point, Bai Jiaxuan was glad that he had just sent Lu San and the other two away. It seemed that last night's fireworks had driven the Japanese to desperation!

Fortunately, this was the International Settlement, and the police quickly arrived after hearing the news. They confronted the Japanese soldiers, and eventually the Japanese soldiers left after searching the area.

Clearly, the Japanese now are not as crazy and arrogant as they will be twenty years later. They dare not really fight to the death, nor do they dare to really offend the Westerners represented by Britain and France.

When Bai Jiaxuan returned to Jingwu School, he saw Huo Ting'en with a flushed face and a sullen expression. Uncle Nong, who was standing nearby, saw Bai Jiaxuan arrive and quickly invited him into the room.

Uncle Nong also recounted the attack on the Little Japanese branch last night, and the content was roughly the same as what Boss Huang said. The Little Japanese suffered heavy casualties this time, and the Little Japanese have launched a large-scale search. Moreover, the Little Japanese's senior management will soon be coming to Shanghai.

This period has been turbulent for the Shanghai branch of the Japanese spy ring. First, their reputation was damaged by the poisoning of Huo Yuanjia. Before that matter was over, the branch was attacked and the spy building was massacred, leaving no one alive.

This incident has had a huge impact, and news of it has even reached Japan. The top leadership is furious and has dispatched several groups of experts to Shanghai. In addition, they are spending a lot of money to acquire information about the attackers in the intelligence community.

In addition to these, the Japanese also dispatched a large number of agents to investigate the three people who were rescued from the dungeon, the army branch was attacked, and the intelligence building was massacred.

These two events happened on the same night; no one, not even a fool, would believe they were unrelated.

The only saving grace was that although the Japanese searched the Jingwu School, they never connected this matter with the Jingwu School.

In the eyes of the Japanese, this operation, which is on such a large scale, must be carried out by at least an organization or a country.

They still have many mysteries to solve, such as what weapon was used to kill those people in the secret service building, and even how many enemies there were. They have no idea and can only wait for headquarters to send experts to decipher them.

However, the searches continued as usual. The Japanese, as if possessed, began a large-scale search in Shanghai, not only of the Jingwu School but also of all the major martial arts schools. They had reason to suspect that there were martial arts masters involved, and quite a few of them.

Bai Jiaxuan also sensed that things were a bit abnormal, which put him in a difficult position. He had originally planned to eliminate the Japanese and then continue to challenge the Western countries, but this matter had become too big, and every day he stayed there would be an extra day of danger.

The Japanese will find out the whereabouts of the three who escaped sooner or later. All three have seen his face. Although it was dark, Bai Jiaxuan dared not gamble.

Bai Jiaxuan also pondered to himself that he must get away immediately after the martial arts competition and wait until the storm had passed before making a decision. As for challenging the Westerners, there would be plenty of opportunities in the future!

Perhaps the name Chen Zhen will soon become a thorn in the side of the Japanese, but no one would have thought that Chen Zhen, who was invincible in Shanghai, would be an honest and simple farmer from Guanzhong.

After making up his mind, Bai Jiaxuan had a plan.

The night before the competition, Boss Huang sent someone to deliver a delivery note and said a coded message. Bai Jiaxuan memorized it and then put the delivery note away.

The delivery note didn't mention anything like "weapons," but rather listed fifteen large boxes, numbered 05 to 20. Each box also had a code that Bai Jiaxuan couldn't understand.

This should be the anti-counterfeiting code, and the code word is to confirm the identity of the person picking up the goods.

Bai Jiaxuan thought it was pretty good. With this delivery slip, his mission in Shanghai was officially over.

Of the six thousand silver dollars I had previously spent on selling medicinal powder, I had bet five thousand silver dollars, leaving me with less than a thousand silver dollars. I had also spent a lot of money during this period, leaving me with about nine hundred dollars.

Bai Jiaxuan did not follow Boss Huang's arrangement to deposit the silver dollars in a foreign bank or money exchange. He did not want to leave his mark for the time being and would wait until he had built up his bandit gang.

When Lu San and Zheng Mang left, Bai Jiaxuan stuffed five hundred silver dollars into Lu San's backpack and told him to go to Chang'an to inquire about caravans.

When the disciples of Jingwu School learned that Lu San and Zheng Mang were leaving, they bought them a lot of novelties. The two of them carried a large sack on their backs onto the train, which was even heavier than when they came.

After taking care of everything, Bai Jiaxuan carried a small suitcase, filled it with money and valuables, and deposited it at a shop near the train station. He then prepared to wait patiently for the martial arts competition the next day.

He had already told Uncle Nong and Huo Ting'en in advance that he would leave directly after the martial arts competition tomorrow and would not return to Jingwu School.

Perhaps I will come to Shanghai next year to trade the next year's supply of pharmaceutical powder, and I will contact them then.

With Bai Jiaxuan's medicinal powder, the Jingwu School's backing wouldn't allow it to go bankrupt. Bai Jiaxuan originally didn't want to get too involved with the Jingwu School and cause it too much trouble, but with the Jingwu School as a contact point, he would have a place to stay if he sent others to Shanghai in the future.

Finally, the long-awaited martial arts tournament has officially begun!

Early in the morning, the Jingwu School disciples were full of energy. They set off a string of firecrackers outside the gate, signifying that everything was auspicious and all preparations were complete.

Three people from the Jingwu School are participating this time: Bai Jiaxuan, Huo Ting'en, and the second senior brother from the Jingwu School.

This man was about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, lean and agile, skilled in legwork, and adept at scaling walls and roofs. His martial arts skills were no less than Huo Ting'en's.

Surrounded by the crowd, the three boarded three rickshaws. Other Jingwumen disciples also boarded rickshaws that had been arranged in advance. A procession of more than a dozen rickshaws headed towards the competition venue!

Meanwhile, in front of the Chinese Martial Arts Hall, dozens of police officers were maintaining order, and spectators and reporters had already arrived.

Colorful flags fluttered on both sides of the road, and the sound of gongs and drums filled the air, creating an impressive spectacle. Crowds of onlookers had been waiting on both sides of the road for a long time, and the area was packed with people waiting for the two sides to appear!

Boss Huang arrived at the scene early in the morning. He stood at the door, wearing a black coat, looking somewhat haggard. He hadn't slept all night; the incident with the Japanese had caused quite a stir.

However, he still prepared very thoroughly for this competition. During this period, the news in the newspapers never faded, all thanks to Boss Huang.