But Lin Huanran was very anxious, "Teacher Mengyao, what happened to Xiao Chen?"
Although Mengyao didn't say anything, Lin Huanran guessed some signs, "The Duan family is here."
Hearing her words, Lin Huanran's pupils shrank slightly and his face darkened, "Oh? Could it be that people from the Duan family dare to cause trouble in the school?"
Mengyao was very surprised, "Why do you think so? I still find it strange that Xiao Chen met with the Duan family, accompanied by wine sacrifices? Do you know what happened?"
Lin Huanran was stunned, but he didn't expect that his random question would reveal the fact that Xiao Chen had conflicts with the Duan family. Finding that Mengyao had suspicions, he immediately said, "Of course I don't know, thank you Teacher Mengyao.
After saying that, Lin Huanran left in a hurry.
Mengyao looked at Lin Huanran who was walking away in confusion, her eyes wandering and she didn't know what she was thinking.
Back in the compound, Ding Xiang and Luan He both looked anxious. When they saw Lin Huanran, they rushed over immediately, "Where have you been? Do you know that Xiao Chen was taken away?"
"I know, it's okay. You can continue to practice. I'll go take a look." Ding Xiang also knew that it was useless to be anxious, but he also reminded Lin Huanran that this time it was the Duan family.
Nodding, Lin Huanran rushed to the place where the wine ceremony was held without stopping. No one knew the purpose of the Duan family better than Lin Huanran.
Such a behemoth as the Eight Great Families is not something that Lin Huanran can resist today.
When they came to the small courtyard where they were offering wine, two strangers were guarding the door, "Students are not allowed in." They thought Lin Huanran was a student, so they warned him.
"Sorry, I am Lord Jijiu's drinking buddy." Lin Huanran felt that this identity was absolutely justified, and believed that no matter who asked, Qin Zhe would not tell the truth.
The two Duan family members looked at each other. Just when they didn't know what to do, Qin Zhe's voice sounded.
"Can I go in now?" The two guards quickly moved out of the way. They felt strange. This was an important moment when the head of the family met to offer a drink. Why could a mere drinking buddy be allowed in?
The furnishings in the house remained unchanged, but there were some strangers. Lin Huanran soon saw Xiao Chen.
But what surprised Lin Huanran was that Liu Yimeng and Liu Ruoqin were among them. Their Liu family is not considered one of the eight major families, right?
"Who is this?" Duan Hongde frowned and was slightly unhappy when he saw Lin Huanran.
But the Liu sisters looked very surprised. Xiao Chen on the side looked calm and didn't seem to see Lin Huanran appear.
"Haha, Mr. Duan, he is the old man's friend. I just want to introduce him to you." Duan Hongde may not feel it, but the Liu sisters were shocked. When did the Master Jiujiu and a handyman become friends all year round?
After a brief exchange of greetings, Lin Huanran actually sat aside drinking and having fun by himself, not caring about the Duan family at all. This made Duan Hongde's face gloomy. However, because of Qin Zhe's face, it was not easy for him to have an attack.
But Qin Zhe smiled bitterly in his heart, "This boy will really cause trouble for me."
"Master Jijiu, I think I can continue to ask questions?"
Qin Zhe made a please gesture, "Miss Liu, when was the last time you saw my son Duan Lei?"
Liu Yi dreamed about it for a while, and Duan Lei turned to look at Xiao Chen. Duan Lei's tone seemed much colder to him.
"Mr. Xiao, where are you at this time?" Lin Huanran didn't seem to care at this time, but in fact his attention was focused on their questions and answers.
The Duan family is not a small family that can be wiped out casually.
"How would you answer?" Countless lies flashed through Lin Huanran's mind, but if the Duan family wanted someone to prove it, Xiao Chen's answer in the Handyman's Courtyard would be the most perfect.
But soon, a scene occurred that Lin Huanran would never forget.
Xiao Chen said calmly, "I was being chased by your son and bodyguards at that time."
"What?" Everyone in the room was shocked. The wine in Lin Huanran's mouth immediately sprayed out. He had seen such straightforwardness before, but never seen such straightforwardness.
"Then I killed your son and two guards." Xiao Chen said casually.
"Awesome!" Lin Huanran was dumbfounded. You Nan Hui, a hero, is really different. For people like you, if you don't follow the chivalrous path in the mainland, I'm afraid there is no other way to go.
The Liu sisters also looked at Xiao Chen in surprise. A needle drop could be heard in the room. The only sound was the sound of Qin Zhe swallowing his saliva while offering wine. Apparently, he was also shocked by this awkward way of answering.
If you say that you are invincible, then your answer is domineering. But Lin Huanran knows very well that Xiao Chen is a few kilograms, and if he wants to go against the Duan family, it will definitely shake the tree like a fly.
Because of this, everyone was frozen in place by Xiao Chen's fierceness. Even Duan Hongde didn't react immediately. He originally thought that it would take a long time to find the murderer, but he didn't expect the first suspect.
He admitted it directly.
It was straightforward and refreshing, without any sloppiness.
The next moment, Duan Hongde finally came to his senses, and a shocking murderous aura burst out violently. The strong momentum turned the wooden chairs around him into powder.
The wine glass in Lin Huanran's hand also shattered with the sound, and the Liu sisters cried out in surprise.
In an instant, people from the Duan family surrounded Xiao Chen. Lin Huanran frowned. Even the head of the branch family has strength beyond Jiuhuan. The eight major families should not be underestimated.
"Sanqing Guiyuan is a senior, and he is also considered a good player in Haoyang Kingdom." Potianjian said calmly.
"You all get out of the way, I'm going to capture him myself." Duan Hongde's killing intent was fierce, and Xiao Chen was on full alert.
At this moment, Qin Zhe coughed twice and attracted everyone's attention, "I'm sorry, Mr. Jijiu, I shouldn't do anything here." Although he saw his son-killing enemy, he didn't dare to offend Qin Zhe casually.
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"Master Duan, you have misunderstood the old man." Qin Zhe walked over slowly.
"Oh? I wonder what Lord Jijiu means?" Duan Hongde frowned slightly.
Qin Zhe pointed at Xiao Chen and said, "He is a student of my Shangwu Academy. You can't just take him away."
Qin Zhe's words immediately made the atmosphere at the scene become solemn. The Liu sisters in the distance slowly retreated, but unlike Liu Yimeng's surprise, Liu Ruoqin was deep in thought.
"Master Jiejiu, did you hear what he just said? He admitted that he killed my son, and he owed money to pay for his life." Duan Hongde said in a deep voice.
"I heard it, but did you hear what I said?" Qin Zhe asked.
"I understand your position, so you can let him lose his status as a student of the academy first, and then leave the rest to our Duan family to handle." This may be Duan Hongde's biggest concession, and there is already a look of impatience in his eyes.
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Placing the wine pot on the undamaged wooden table, Qin Zhe said clearly word for word, "Don't even think about taking away my student."
Boom! Duan Hongde's momentum burst out again. It was obvious that he had reached the limit of his patience, "Qin Zhe, do you know that you are making an enemy of my Duan family?" Despite this, Duan Hongde did not take action privately.
"Now that you know the truth, you can leave." Qin Zhe didn't care about his threat at all and issued an eviction order.
The people around Duan Hongde were all looking at their master, and as long as he gave the order, they would take action. But to their disappointment, Duan Hongde actually took back his momentum, "Qin Zhe, I hope you won't regret it for a mere untouchable student.
." He could no longer maintain respect for the sacrificial wine.
Qin Zhe smiled slightly and stretched out his right hand. Duan Hongde snorted coldly and walked away.
"Master, why don't you take action directly? Is it possible that our Duan family is still afraid that he will fail in a mere school?" One of them was indignant.
"It's not that I don't take action, but that Qin Zhe is stronger than us." Duan Hongde obviously knew some inside information.
"How is that possible? Master, you have the strength of Sanqing Guiyuan?"
Duan Hongde's face turned ugly, "This is a rumor. I have never seen Qin Zhe take action, but now that we know who the murderer is, it will be easier to handle. You will send people to guard outside the school and kill Xiao Chen on the spot if he appears.
I want to see the second elder of my family."
Hearing Duan Hongde's words, everyone else had a cruel smile.
Duan Lei is not only the son of the head of the branch family, but also the beloved grandson of the second elder of the family. If he knew that the murderer was being protected by offering wine, he would never let it go.
As long as the power of this family is mobilized, even the entire Haoyang Kingdom will be shaken. The power of the eight major families, even the emperor, must be serious.
"Thank you, Master Jijiu." Xiao Chen cupped his fists and thanked him, although he didn't know why Jijiu would offend the Duan family for him.
Waving his hand, Qin Zhe said, "You are my student after all. Okay, you go down and don't leave Shangwu Academy in the future, otherwise the old man will not be able to protect you."
"Yes." After Xiao Chen finished speaking, he looked at Lin Huanran, and after getting the signal from his eyes, he retreated.
Qin Zhe turned to look at the Liu sisters, "You go back, don't spread the news about today."
"Yes, Master Jijiu." The two sisters bowed and left the room where Jijiu was.
In the end, only Lin Huanran and Jijiu were left. Liu Ruoqin, who was walking outside, had a smile on her face.
"Sister? What are you laughing at?" Liu Yimeng was still frightened. She didn't expect to be involved in such a dispute.
Holding Liu Yimeng's hand, Liu Ruoqin said softly, "It's okay, silly sister. Remember what my sister said. No matter what happens, my sister will make you happy throughout your life."
"Yes." Liu Yimeng smiled sweetly.
"How are you going to thank me, old man?" Obviously, Qin Zhe did not hesitate to offend the Duan family entirely because of Lin Huanran.
Shrugging, "I will win the future brewing competition."
Qin Zhe smiled bitterly, "This is what you promised me in the first place, okay?"
"Okay, let me tell you a fact. It was not just Xiao Chen who killed Duan Lei, but also me, so you are also helping yourself." After Lin Huanran finished speaking, he turned and walked to the door, "By the way, sacrifice wine
Sir, it may not take long for the vacancies left by the top ten masters to leave the school to be filled."
"Do you want to join the academy?" Qin Zhe was stunned.
"There is someone else." Lin Huanran's voice came from a distance.
Seeing Lin Huanran walking away, Qin Zhe shook his head helplessly, "This kid."