Nine-layer armor-breaking

Chapter 85 Weird Qizhou City
With raised eyebrows and a round mouth, the young boy in front of me, who has not yet grown out of his childishness, is full of vitality.

Although it was "confidential", at this moment, Jiang Xuan looked at Yan Zhen's relaxed posture and saw that her clear eyes were full of the joy of sharing. It was difficult to see the mysterious tension as if she had shared something that needed to be kept secret.

Jiang Xuan smiled at Yan Zhen, tilted his head, and stared at Yan Zhen's somewhat innocent eyes.

Yan Zhen saw Jiang Xuan staring at him intently, as if he wanted to stare holes in him, and Yan Zhen blinked inadvertently.

Once, twice.

Seeing that Jiang Xuan was still looking at her with a smile, she felt a little uneasy in her puzzled mood and clenched her lips.

Yan Zhen's expression gradually became complicated. Looking at Jiang Xuan, who was smiling, he tentatively said, "It's okay not to keep it a secret..."

"Haha!" Jiang Xuan laughed heartily.

"I'm here, senior brother." Jiang Xuan said in a cheerful tone, deciding not to tease the very likable young boy in front of him anymore. He shook his head a few times, walked straight towards He Yun, and strode to the desk where He Yun was.

……

This made Yan Zhen a little confused. He held the back of his head with his hands and looked at Jiang Xuan not far away thoughtfully.

He Yun smiled at Jiang Xuan, tapped the paper twice with his finger, and said, "Junior Brother Jiang, just write here."

Jiang Xuan took a quick look and found nothing wrong. He waved his hand and wrote the two big words "Jiang Xuan" in a casual manner.

He Yun took the paper and looked at it. He couldn't believe that the handwriting was actually written by the handsome young man in front of him. It was so crooked.

Putting down the paper, He Yun picked up a stack of banknotes that had been prepared long ago and handed it over.

"Junior Brother Jiang, count."

Jiang Xuan took the banknote, waved his hand and said, "No need to count it, I trust my senior brothers, and they have already helped me a lot." He was very straightforward.

Seeing Jiang Xuan being so straightforward, I liked him even more.

He Yun smiled calmly and said, "It's not worth mentioning. If Junior Brother Jiang is free, ask Senior Brother Qiu to take you on a good tour of Qizhou City someday. That way, we can show our hospitality."

……

Seeing that the two were chatting happily, Yan Zhen thought for a moment and thought to himself, "The person that both senior brothers are willing to make friends with must be good." He hurried forward, changing his previous puzzled expression.

"Yes, yes, Brother Jiang, if you encounter anything in Qizhou City and need anything, just come to Qizhou Martial Arts Hall to find me." Yan Zhen said with a smile.

"You can come and play with us if you have nothing to do," he added.

"Sure!" Jiang Xuan raised the corner of his mouth and said firmly to the two of them.

After saying this, Jiang Xuan's face showed a hint of hesitation.

Yan Zhen didn't notice anything, but he felt that Jiang Xuan's expression suddenly became more solemn. He Yun saw what Jiang Xuan was thinking and said slowly, "Junior Brother Jiang, if there is anything we can help with, please feel free to tell us."

Jiang Xuan frowned slightly, then without hesitation, said to the two of them, "I really have something I want to ask Senior Brother He and Junior Brother Yan..."

"I wonder if Senior Brother He and Junior Brother Yan have ever seen a traveling merchant who looks like an adult but has a childlike face?"

"Master Tongyan...a businessman..." Yan Zhen repeated Jiang Xuan's words and muttered softly after a little thought.

He Yun also looked thoughtful, thinking carefully... but ultimately shook his head. "I don't often stand guard at this city gate. I'm here today at the request of Senior Brother Qiu. Since joining the Qizhou Martial Arts School, I've mostly stayed inside, rarely out. I've never met the person Junior Brother Jiang mentioned, and I hadn't heard of him before joining the school."

Jiang Xuan listened to He Yun and nodded. Although he felt a little regretful that he still had no clues, he saw the apology on He Yun's face for not being able to help, and Yan Zhen's big eyes, blinking faster and faster, looking innocent, and Jiang Xuan temporarily suppressed his regret and put on a warm face.

Jiang Xuan had just thought of a polite response when He Yun spoke first.

"If Junior Brother Jiang is willing, I can go and ask for him."

He Yun was actually willing to help without asking why he was looking for someone, which made Jiang Xuan feel comfortable as if he was being trusted unconditionally by a stranger.

This Senior Brother He Yun in front of him was enthusiastic but also very measured. He offered help without asking why, and even sought Jiang Xuan's approval when looking for someone.

Jiang Xuan suddenly felt a sense of closeness to this Senior Brother He. He thought to himself that Senior Brother He probably didn't ask why he was looking for someone just because he didn't want to offend Jiang Xuan.

Jiang Xuan hadn't originally planned to tell anyone about it. But now, since Senior Brother He didn't ask, Jiang Xuan wanted to speak up to reassure those who were willing to help him.

"My package was stolen before. There was a very important item in the package. I heard that it is now in the hands of the merchant I mentioned earlier, so I want to ask him to get the item back." Jiang Xuan explained the reason why he was looking for someone.

He Yun nodded and said to Jiang Xuan, "I understand. I'll tell the guards at the city gates to keep an eye out for this merchant. After returning to the martial arts hall, I'll inquire around a bit. Once I have some information, I'll go look for you at the Yunchen Inn. Is that okay?"

After hearing what He Yun said, Jiang Xuan felt that there was hope for the matter. His tone was also a little excited. He smiled and said, "That's great! Thank you, Senior Brother He. I will stay in Qizhou City for two more days. Thank you for your help, Senior Brother."

He Yun smiled gently and said, "Junior Brother Jiang, you don't have to be polite. If that's the case, I will inform you within the next two days whether there is any news about that merchant or not."

"And me! I will also help Senior Brother Jiang find people." Yan Zhen raised his thumb and pointed at himself. His voice was crisp, but very loyal, and he looked like a little adult.

"Thank you very much, Junior Brother Yan!" Jiang Xuan clasped his fist towards Yan Zhen. His tone was light, but his behavior was very formal.

Seeing Jiang Xuan clasping his fists, He Yun smiled heartily, and Jiang Xuan also laughed, leaving Yan Zhen alone, feeling a little embarrassed, with his cheeks flushed.

The three of them talked for a few more words and then parted ways together. Jiang Xuan went towards the Yunchen Inn, while He Yun and Yan Zhen went towards the Qizhou Martial Arts Hall.

Just as He Yun said, the two of them came for Jiang Xuan.

……

On the way back to Yunchen Inn, Jiang Xuan felt a little confused.

Why has the atmosphere in Qizhou City become a little weird?

Why are the guards of the City Lord's Mansion in such a hurry to travel?
What happened in the City Lord's Mansion that made it so busy?
Why are the guards at the city gates so strict?

Ever since Jiang Xuan brought Miss Ning Wei into the city that day, he had seen people on the street talking about something. But now, when he walked on the street again, there were no pedestrians talking about anything. Everyone was in a hurry and kept silent. Even many shops were closed.

All of this made Jiang Xuan feel a little strange.

Thinking of this, Jiang Xuan felt a chill on the back of his neck. He rubbed his neck a few times and couldn't help but quicken his pace.

……

It was already dark, and there were few people on the road. It was unusually quiet, unlike the bustling and lively day when he first arrived in Qizhou. In this strange atmosphere, he didn't want to stay any longer.

The young man's strides became longer and faster, his figure moving further and further away. He walked alone towards the Yunchen Inn...

(End of this chapter)