Chapter 337: Chapter 179: Making a Wedding Dress for Me
"This..." A bitter taste filled Ma Wancai’s mouth.
Master Chen said he would buy it, but would the Ba Dao Gang actually dare to take his silver?
He feared the Ba Dao Gang would work their fingers to the bone, only to have done it all for Master Chen’s benefit.
"Master Chen, this humble one must report this matter to the Gang Leader," Ma Wancai replied respectfully.
"As you wish," Chen Cheng said flatly, opening the door and walking into his courtyard.
Even after the Chen family’s courtyard gate closed again, Ma Wancai remained standing there, stunned.
"I-Incense Master Ma, are we still going to Wang Laoshu’s house?" Lu Wubai asked in a low voice.
Of the twenty-three households in Locust Tree Lane, only Wang Laoshu’s family and five or six others had yet to sell their homes.
Just a moment ago, Lu Wubai had given Ma Wancai several ideas, guaranteeing they could force these last few families to move out obediently.
But now, Master Chen’s sudden return had shattered their plans.
"What do you mean, go to Wang Laoshu’s house? I have to report back to the Gang Leader first." Ma Wancai shot him a glare and led his men, striding out of the lane.
The group left Locust Tree Lane and had just reached the main road of Upper Street when they saw a dozen or so Officials from the City Guard Department marching swiftly toward them.
Leading them was none other than the Chief Constable, clad in a blue, cloud-patterned uniform, accompanied by two other Chief Constables in black, cloud-patterned uniforms.
This large, menacing contingent of Officials rushed along with such purpose that the common folk along the road all thought a major crime had been committed. Everyone hastily made way for them.
Ma Wancai’s legs nearly gave out in fright. He thought, ’Don’t tell me these City Guard Department Officials are here to round up the Ba Dao Gang?’
’After all, the Ba Dao Gang is the only active gang in this district.’
Ma Wancai quickly led his men to the side to get out of the way.
Fortunately, the City Guard Department Officials paid them no mind, rushing straight past.
Judging by their direction, they were heading straight for Locust Tree Lane!
’Is this the power of Master Chen? He just shows his face for a moment, and it’s enough to shake the heavens in the Ruyi District!
I have to report this to the Gang Leader at once!’
Ma Wancai’s heart pounded with extreme unease, and he quickened his pace.
...
「Locust Tree Lane, the Chens’ home.」
The courtyard was overgrown with weeds. Cobwebs covered the eaves and corners of the walls, giving the place a desolate and dilapidated look.
"Brother Cheng, we have a lot of work ahead of us!" Mu Xiaowan shook her head at the sight and started toward the woodshed.
"I’ll go see if we still have a sickle. Let’s clear the weeds first, then we can clean up the rest slowly."
Chen Cheng took her small, fair, and delicate hand. "This kind of rough work is a job for the man of the house," he said softly. "You can just watch from the side."
Mu Xiaowan gave a sweet smile. "How could I do that? Since we’re husband and wife, we should naturally work together."
"Mm," Chen Cheng said, gently pulling her into an embrace and kissing her jade-white forehead. "You can tidy up the house in a bit. As for these weeds, I’ll take care of them."
"Alright, I’ll listen to you, Brother Cheng." Mu Xiaowan nodded obediently, like a dutiful young wife. "I’ll go get the sickle for you, then."
"No need," Chen Cheng said leisurely. Then, the Qi Blood Power around his body suddenly surged.
With a wave of his hand, a breeze suddenly stirred in the courtyard. The wind then picked up, creating ripples in the air, filling the space with a sharp, murderous aura.
For a moment, Mu Xiaowan was slightly stunned, her beautiful eyes shining with a wondrous light. How could she not recognize what Brother Cheng was using? It was Realm Power!
SWISH! SWISH! SWISH...
As the gentle breeze swept by, the weeds in the courtyard were sliced at their roots as if by countless tiny blades, and they all slowly fell over.
Even the cobwebs on the eaves and in the corners of the walls were neatly severed, drifting slowly to the ground.
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