The morning sun shines through the woods, filtering through the gaps in the leaves, creating dappled shadows. A gentle breeze rustles the leaves, as if whispering something.

Fang Duobing leaned against a big tree, his eyes closed and his brows furrowed, seeming to be sleeping very restlessly.

He was covered with a thin coat, which should have been left by Li Xiangyi or Qiao Wanwan.

Wangfu hurried forward, gently shook Fang Duobing, and said, "Master, Master, wake up!"

Fang Duobing opened his eyes dazedly and saw Wangfu and Ali. He rubbed his eyes and asked, "Why are you here?"

Ali said, "Master, we've been looking for you all night. Where did you go last night?"

Fang Duobing then remembered that he had been drinking with Li Lianhua and Su Luo last night, and then... then he got drunk and didn't remember anything.

Fang Duobing stood up suddenly and looked around, but did not see Li Lianhua and Su Luo.

A surge of anger suddenly surged in his heart. This was the second time he was abandoned by Li Lianhua!

Fang Duobing gnashed his teeth and said, "Li Lianhua! Just wait for me! The next time I see you, I'll definitely catch you and give you a good beating!"

Wangfu and Ali looked at Fang Duobing's angry expression and looked at each other, not knowing what had happened.

Wangfu and Ali looked at Fang Duobing's angry expression and felt a little worried.

They knew that although Fang Duobing usually looked a bit arrogant, he was actually kind-hearted and rarely got angry. This time, Li Xiangyi and Qiao Wanwan left without saying goodbye, which obviously made him very angry.

"Young Master, don't be angry. Mr. Li and Mrs. Li might have something urgent that forced them to leave." Wangfu tried to comfort Fang Duobing.

"Emergency? What urgent matter could be more important than me?" Fang Duobing said angrily, "They just left me behind on purpose! I'm never going to talk to them again!"

Ah Li also advised: "Young Master, calm down. Master Li and Madam Li are not that kind of people. They must have their own difficulties."

"Hardships? I think they just think I'm troublesome!" Fang Duobing grew angrier as he spoke. "I'm a tall and strong man, do I really need their protection? I can make my way in the martial arts world on my own!"

Seeing Fang Duobing so angry, Wangfu and Ali didn't dare to say anything more and could only stay by his side silently.

Fang Duobing had a tantrum, but the anger in his heart gradually subsided.

At dawn, sunlight shone through the window lattice onto Fang Duobing's face. He slowly opened his eyes and found himself lying on the bed in the inn.

He sat up and rubbed his sleepy eyes, the memories of last night gradually flooding back to him. He remembered being abandoned by Li Lianhua and Qiao Wanwan, and a surge of anger welled up in his heart.

"Master, are you awake?" Wangfu's voice came from outside the door. He pushed the door open and walked in with a bundle in his hand. "This is your luggage. I've packed it for you."

Fang Duobing took the bundle and flipped through it casually. Suddenly, his eyes stopped on a letter.

There was no recipient written on the envelope, and the contents were written in a sloppy handwriting, as if they were written in a hurry.

Fang Duobing's heart moved. He remembered that Pu Erhuang was a member of the Jinyuan League. Could this letter be...

He quickly opened the envelope and pulled out the letter. It read, "Brother Xin Lei, the Saintess has ordered us to meet at Jade City immediately to discuss our plans."

Fang Duobing's eyes flashed with excitement. Jade City! The next contact point of the Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance turned out to be Jade City!

He secretly thought in his heart that this might be an opportunity to make amends. As long as he could grasp the clues of the Golden Yuan League and perform great deeds, he would be able to become an official criminal detective of Baichuan Court soon and revive the Sigumen!

"Wangfu, Ali!" Fang Duobing stood up suddenly, his eyes gleaming with determination, "Let's go to Yucheng!"

"Going to Jade City?" Wangfu and Ali looked at each other, somewhat puzzled. "Master, what are we going to Jade City for?"

"The Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance is heading to Jade City to join us!" Fang Duobing said excitedly, waving the letter in his hand. "This is a great opportunity to make a contribution. We can't miss it!"

A Li said with some concern: "But Master, the people of the Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance are cruel and cunning. If we go there rashly, won't it be dangerous?"

"Danger?" Fang Duobing curled his lips in disdain. "Danger is more exciting! How could I, Fang Duobing, be so cowardly? Besides, with me here, how could I let you two get bullied?"

Seeing Fang Duobing so determined, Wangfu had no choice but to nod and agree: "Okay, Master, then we will go to Yucheng with you!"

The three of them packed their bags and set off for Jade City.

Along the way, Fang Duobing was extremely excited. He imagined himself catching the thieves of the Golden Yuan League, making a great contribution, and becoming an official criminal detective of Baichuan Court. A smug smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

At the same time, Li Xiangyi and Qiao Wanwan also arrived near Yucheng. They parked the Lotus Tower in a forest outside the city and then walked into the city.

"Wanwan, you look a little tired. Why don't we find an inn to rest?" Li Xiangyi looked at Qiao Wanwan and said with concern.

Qiao Wanwan nodded gently and said, "That's good. I'm indeed a little tired."

The two of them arrived in the city and found an inn called "Xiaomian". Li Xiangyi helped Qiao Wanwan into the inn and said to the innkeeper, "Boss, give us a room upstairs."

"Okay, sir, please wait a moment." The shopkeeper responded, then took out a key and handed it to Li Xiangyi, "This is the key to the top room on the second floor. Please keep it."

Li Xiangyi took the key and helped Qiao Wanwan upstairs. When they arrived at the door of the room, Li Xiangyi opened it and a faint fragrance filled his nose.

The room was elegantly decorated with a large carved bed, a mahogany table, several chairs, and several calligraphy and paintings hanging on the wall.

"Wanwan, you rest in the room first. I'll go downstairs to find out some information." Li Xiangyi helped Qiao Wanwan sit down on the bed and said gently.

Qiao Wanwan gently took Li Xiangyi's hand and said angrily, "It's all your fault. You kept me awake all night and I didn't get a good rest."

Li Xiangyi heard this and showed an awkward smile on his face. He gently scratched Qiao Wanwan's nose and said:

"Okay, okay, it's all my fault. I'm here to make amends. You rest first, I'll be back soon."

Qiao Wanwan then let go of her hand and said, "Then go quickly and come back soon. I'll wait for you."

Li Xiangyi nodded and walked out of the room. He went to the lobby of the inn, ordered a pot of wine and a few dishes, and sat alone in a corner, drinking and observing the people around him.

"Sir, your food and wine are here." The waiter came over with the food and wine and placed them on the table.

"Thank you." Li Xiangyi nodded, then took out a piece of silver from his pocket and handed it to the waiter, "Brother, I want to ask you something."

"Sir, please speak." The waiter took the silver and smiled.

"Has anything strange happened in the city recently?" Li Xiangyi asked.

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