Severed ties and living in a dilapidated house? No worries, the poor thing has a space.

Mo Jiu kicked him: "You're about to die and you still dare to be so fierce. If you want to die so badly, I'll grant your wish."

"Mo Jiu!" Xiao Jingqi interrupted him, saying calmly, "Now you can take your men to the governor's mansion to arrest them."

"Impossible! What right do you have to arrest people?!" the man in black actually questioned.

Mo Jiu kicked him again: "What's it to you?"

Mo Jiu turned to look at Xiao Jingqi, a little worried: "Then, Master..."

"It's alright, I believe Miss Fang would be willing to play a game of chess with me."

Fang Yu frowned, feeling as if disaster had struck out of the blue while he was sitting at home.

But considering that his eyes were damaged by Xin'er's mistake, she decided not to hold it against him, a mere patient, since she had already received some interest from him.

She looked at Mo Jiu and said, "Alright, go ahead without worry. I'll take care of your master and make sure he's returned to you safe and sound."

Mo Jiu scooped the person off the ground with one hand and dragged them away. He checked the closed door one last time before leaving, feeling relieved.

Fang Yu propped her cheek up and looked over. Xiao Jingqi, whose eyes were lifeless, looked so endearing that one couldn't help but want to cherish him.

The thought had just crossed my mind when the image of his bare body flashed through my head, and I couldn't help but swallow again.

Upon hearing this faint sound, Xiao Jingqi paused, his fingers, which were rubbing the ring on the table, and inappropriate images flashed through his mind.

Seeing that the corners of his eyes were slightly red, Fang Yu immediately got up and moved the chessboard next to her over: "Didn't you want to play chess? Come on."

After placing a piece, Fang Yu finally realized, "You can't even see it, how can you play?"

Xiao Jingqi picked up a black piece and, under Fang Yu's watchful gaze, placed it accurately.

Fang Yu glanced at him with a hint of surprise, then placed another bead.

After placing several seeds, Fang Yu finally spoke and asked calmly, "Speak, what favor does Lord Xiao want me to do?"

Xiao Jingqi turned his gaze to her face, and the corners of his mouth slowly curved up: "Miss Fang is very intelligent, and I do indeed have something I would like to ask for your help with."

"Is it related to Zhang Shicong?"

Xiao Jingqi nodded: "What I'm looking for is in Zhang Shicong's hands, but he doesn't know it himself. He's searched every corner of the governor's mansion, so I was thinking that when Zhang Shicong comes to see you tonight, Miss Fang, could you..."

He slowly raised his eyes, searching for her location through the darkness, wanting to hear her opinion.

Fang Yu placed a coin in his hand: "Since Lord Xiao has spoken, how can I not help? But one thing at a time, I am just an ordinary citizen. If Lord Xiao's matter does not succeed, I may be in a very passive position. Putting aside the cooperation with Tianxiang Tower, I cannot help for nothing."

Xiao Jingqi seemed to have anticipated her response. He said, "After the matter is settled, whatever Miss Fang requests, as long as it is within my capabilities, please feel free to make your request."

"In that case," Fang Yu said with a smile, "may I ask Lord Xiao a few questions first?"

Her tone was slightly serious, and Xiao Jingqi straightened his posture before speaking: "I would like to hear the details."

"Is the black jade pendant I saw before still there?"

Xiao Jingqi felt around his waist and took out the jade pendant for her.

Fang Yu took the piece and compared it with the one in her hand; it was exactly the same.

After thinking for a moment, she asked, "I've heard that this jade pendant is extraordinary, not something an ordinary person would possess. Lord Xiao is a man of imposing stature, certainly no ordinary person; surely you've seen this jade pendant before?"

Xiao Jingqi was silent for a moment. Fang Yu sighed softly and continued, "Seven years ago, my father died at the hands of bandits. When we found him, he was clutching this jade pendant tightly in his hand. The owner of this jade pendant must be the murderer who killed my father. I want to find the owner of this jade pendant."

Xiao Jingqi was even more silent than before, and it even seemed that his breathing was shallower.

"What's wrong, Lord Xiao? Is there something troubling you?"

After a few moments, Xiao Jingqi slowly stood up, and his steps forward did not resemble those of a blind person.

With his back to Fang Yu, Xiao Jingqi rubbed the jade thumb ring in front of his abdomen, hesitated for a moment, and then turned around: "Miss Fang, I know you are eager to avenge your father, but..."

His sharp gaze seemed to pierce through the darkness and fall on the jade pendant that Fang Yu was playing with in her hand.

"This item is priceless, and it can only be found in Yunjing. Yunjing is more than two thousand miles away from here. Although Yunjing seems prosperous and thriving, it is full of people with swords and spears. If you want revenge, I advise Miss Fang to think it over again."

"Do you know the owner of the jade pendant?" Fang Yu asked again.

Xiao Jingqi shook his head truthfully: "Once this matter is settled, I will return to Yunjing to report back. I can help Miss Fang investigate first."

"Okay." Fang Yu stood up: "With your words, I'll help you with this small favor today."

The two sat down to play chess again. Fang Yu lost even with her eyes open. She stood up slightly, leaned over, waved her hand in front of Xiao Jingqi's eyes, and asked doubtfully, "You really can't see?"

A warm breath suddenly approached, accompanied by a faint, delicate fragrance emanating from Fang Yu, bringing back memories of the previous events.

Xiao Jingqi dared not move, but the slow movement of his Adam's apple revealed his nervousness.

Fang Yu went back to sit down and carefully examined him. But the damned image kept flashing through her mind. She shook her head, finally getting rid of the nonsense, and focused on playing chess.

At first, she played very seriously, but as she played, she realized that no matter which way she went, she would always lose in the end.

She secretly moved a piece, and without blushing, lied, saying, "Lord Xiao, you lost."

Actually, Xiao Jingqi knew when she moved the chess pieces, but he didn't stop her. He didn't argue either: "I didn't expect that Miss Fang's medical skills are not only so effective, but her chess skills are also superb. I admit defeat."

As the game continued, Fang Yu not only stole pieces but also took back her moves. She knew Xiao Jingqi knew, but he still played along with her, and they played like this for half an hour.

Mo Jiu returned. He glanced at Fang Yu, who was still having a great time, and said without any hesitation, "Master, everything has been done as you said."

Fang Yu wasn't actually interested in their affairs. She stood up and said, "Since you're back, I won't stay any longer."

She left. Mo Jiu glanced at the unfinished game on the chessboard, his lips twitched, and he couldn't help but ask in a sarcastic tone, "Master, were you really playing chess with her?"

"Yes, Miss Fang is not only highly skilled in martial arts, but also has an exceptional understanding of chess."

"..." Mo Jiu's lips twitched continuously: "Master, she has harmed you so much, yet her sportsmanship is still so bad. Can you really trust her?"

Xiao Jingqi remained silent, his fingertips continuing to rub the thumb ring, a faint smile playing on his lips, as if he were recalling the chess game from earlier.