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"I am still that honest and kind person." Chen Mu was very glad that his heart was not black.
He actually went out that night, but his conscience overcame the influence of the sinister world on him.
On the road, he met a gambler who was driven into a desperate situation. Seeing that he was being beaten by debt collectors, he kindly gave him a map of rich people.
I hope to help the other party temporarily relieve their urgent needs and save their lives.
As for traps, blockades, and ambushes, Chen Mu said he knew nothing about them.
"Good people will be rewarded." Chen Mu was very grateful to the gambler.
……
After sailing for half a day, we were completely away from Lijiang City.
Chen Mu walked out of the room.
His room was on the top floor of the ship, and there was a public observation deck at the bow.
Chen Mu staggered to the observation deck and held the railing to admire the calm river surface.
The cool breeze from the river blew, and Chen Mu couldn't help but squint his eyes comfortably.
"The most dangerous place is the safest place."
"Everyone knows that Chen Jia has come to Lijiangweicheng."
"I never thought that Chen Jia would return to Nanyang City."
Chen Mu thought happily.
Suddenly, a sigh came from not far away.
A sturdy old man with half white hair, about fifty years old, was leaning on the railing and looking out.
Chen Mu couldn't help but turn his head to look.
"Young brother, are you going to Nanyang City?" the old man asked kindly.
"It seems we are going the same way." Chen Mu responded kindly.
"Why do I feel that this young man looks familiar?" the old man asked puzzledly.
Chen Mu also frowned slightly: "I feel the same way."
"Maybe you have seen me at some point." The old man thought about it and felt relieved.
"Maybe it's because I have an ordinary face." Chen Mu also smiled.
"My name is Zhuo Yinghai. What's your name, young brother?" Zhuo Yinghai asked with a smile.
"Oh, no need to bother, my name is Mu Chen." Chen Mu replied with a smile.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 101 Black Heart
Chen Mu didn't expect that when he was about to sneak back to Nanyang City, he would get on the same boat with Zhuo Yinghai.
Is this because you can't catch yourself and have to give up helplessly?
Although Chen Mu wanted to turn around and leave, it would be too deliberate, so he pretended to be concerned and comforted him: "Old sir, you have to look forward to everything. The river view is so beautiful, you can't let troubles disturb your good mood."
"Thank you for your kindness, little brother." Zhuo Yinghai clasped his fists and thanked him, but his face was still worried. He couldn't help but shook his head and sighed: "My concubine gave birth to two more sons for me, and there is not enough family property to share."
Chen Mu: “…”
"You are still as good as ever." Chen Mu said with a smile.
"I can't compare to you young people." Zhuo Yinghai smiled and waved his hands.
"You are so modest. Judging from the way you dress, you must be very rich. Even if you get a little less, it will be enough for your children and grandchildren to enjoy a lifetime of wealth and luxury."
Zhuo Yinghai immediately waved his hands in distress: "You don't understand."
"I have 11 sons and seven daughters, and they have grandchildren."
"Although my granddaughter's surname is not Zhuo, she has my blood after all. I should give her some dowry. But when I calculated it just now, I can only give her ten shops, a thousand acres of paddy fields, and five 30-meter-long small cargo ships."
"Hold on tight, at most I'll give her two more boxes of jewelry."
"Too shabby!" Zhuo Yinghai slammed the railing hard.
Chen Mu: “…”
My five thousand taels of silver, isn't that enough to fill your teeth? !
Is it too urgent for me to turn around and leave now?
"I am too useless and the fortune I earned is too small."
"When I become the gang leader, I will have to raise the docking fees and security fees. I won't even be able to eat..."
"Goodbye!" Chen Mu immediately bowed.
This place is unstayable.
"Hey, don't be offended, little brother. When we get old, we tend to be nagging." Zhuo Yinghai stopped Chen Mu with an apologetic look on his face.
"Brother, do you think I'm showing off my wealth?" Zhuo Yinghai asked with a smile.
Chen Mu just smiled and said nothing.
Zhuo Yinghai said with an expression that he understood what I meant: "What I just said is indeed a great fortune in the eyes of ordinary people."
"But you don't know that people of my status earn a lot and spend a lot."
“The ships and carriages used for travel must be luxurious, the clothes and jewelry must be precious, and the food and water must be exquisite.”
"It hurts to spend money on these things. Wouldn't it be better to save the money for it to give birth? But in order to make more money, these facades have to be installed."
Zhuo Yinghai looked emotional.
Chen Mu nodded: "Why don't you rent your luxurious carriages and boats?"
"What do you mean?" Zhuo Yinghai was stunned.
"You can rent it from others, you don't have to buy it." Chen Mu said meaningfully: "Even if you buy it, you can rent it to others."
"You have a good brain, little brother!" Zhuo Yinghai laughed, "I have to drink a cup with you no matter what."
"Someone, come here! Bring out the wine and food."
On the lower deck of the ship, a man in black clothes responded and walked up to the second floor with a solemn face.
Holding a red food box in his hand, he strode towards the two of them.
But as he walked he began to stagger, staggering from side to side as if he was drunk, and then fell with a thud three meters away.
Zhuo Yinghai: “…”
"Did he suddenly fall ill?" Chen Mu leaned forward with a concerned look on his face.
"It's okay, I'm just seasick." Zhuo Yinghai said calmly, "Come on, two people, carry this guy down."
As he said this, he walked forward and prepared to get the food box.
thump!
The two strong men who had just run up to carry the person fainted again.
Chen Mu looked concerned: "Your friend may not be in good health. I think we should forget about the meal."
Zhuo Yinghai turned around slowly, the smile on his face gradually faded: "You are so ignorant, it would be better if you just eat your last meal."
Clang!
Sparks flew.
Zhuo Yinghai put his pitch-black right hand in front of his eyes, and the two iron lotus seeds looked like blooming flower buds, being squeezed and deformed into beautiful shapes.
"Ha..." Zhuo Yinghai grinned and looked at Chen Mu: "We caught a big fish."
"Why do you want to make me eat my last meal?" Chen Mu was puzzled. He was confident in his disguise skills. Zhuo Yinghai could not recognize him. The dagger in his sleeve slipped silently from his sleeve into his palm.
"Your eyes are shaped like my enemy's." Zhuo Yinghai shrugged, then pulled off his loose robe, revealing his muscular upper body.
hum!
A layer of black film spread from its back to the front, and the area below its neck was quickly covered by the dark aura.
"Just because the eyes are similar in shape? Are you planning to kill me?" Chen Mu was incredulous: "How many people did you kill by mistake?"
Does this person have a black heart?
"That's what you're talking about." Zhuo Yinghai smiled kindly, "As long as you kill enough, there will always be a day when you kill the right person, don't you think so..."
woo woo woo...
Iron lotus seeds suddenly fell towards Zhuo Yinghai like raindrops.
clang clang clang clang...
Sparks flew.
The iron lotus seeds hit Zhuo Yinghai like quail eggs hitting an iron plate, shattering into pieces.
Zhuo Yinghai waved his hands to cover his head and face.
"It's useless, useless, useless! Haha..."
He laughed and strode towards Chen Mu.
"You peasants don't understand the power of courage!"
In the blink of an eye, Zhuo Yinghai had already arrived in front of Chen Mu.
Five pitch-black fingers opened out like iron claws and suddenly disappeared into the air.
Appeared again, already close to Chen Mu's neck
The air was cut into white waves.
Five thick fingers, like five sharp daggers, cut through Chen Mu's neck.
hum!