But Miss Ke Likes Me

Upon hearing this, Li Lianhua did not hesitate for long and immediately cupped her hands in greeting to Cao Hansheng.

"Whether for public or private reasons, it is all for the purpose of eliminating evil and heretics. Even if I suffer some injustice, what does it matter? Brother Cao, please do your best to explain."

"Brother Li, I admire your noble character. It has been more than a month since the death of Li Daniu's family. If we rashly go to Liujia Village, we will surely alert the Great Joyful Bodhisattva and inevitably alert the enemy."

Therefore, Brother Li will have to trouble you to play the role of Cao's creditor and send Cao to the Liu family to sell himself into servitude to pay off his debts. Although this reason is somewhat far-fetched, for a gambler, there is no more convincing reason than this.

Upon hearing this, Li Lianhua hesitated slightly, looking at Cao Hansheng with some doubt, "It's just asking me to play the role of a creditor, what kind of grievance is that?"

"Playing the creditor is not really a bad thing, but if Cao and the Liu family plot against Brother Li, the creditor, after we arrive at the Liu family, it might cause Brother Li some trouble. I hope Brother Li will understand."

Anyone who heard this would think it was a case of using someone else to do the dirty work. After all, Li Lianhua had previously said he would send Cao Hansheng to prison 188. Li Lianhua was ultimately skilled and daring, and he didn't believe that Cao Hansheng would be that kind of person.

"No problem, do as Brother Cao says, I will definitely cooperate to the end."

After Li Lianhua agreed, Cao Hansheng and Li Lianhua discussed the details again before they went down the mountain together. However, when Li Lianhua wasn't paying attention, Cao Hansheng put the iron sword into his spatial storage.

The journey to Liujiaji Town went smoothly. After a brief conversation, the doorman was somewhat surprised to hear that it was Cao Hansheng from Yueshan Village, but he knew that he was the person his young lady wanted, so he immediately went to the mansion to report.

After waiting for about half a cup of tea's time, a middle-aged man wearing a gray-black robe and a thin belt walked out from the courtyard. He was clearly a steward or someone of that sort.

His hair and beard were neatly trimmed, and his expression was very dignified. He looked very composed at first glance. The gatekeeper led the way, followed by several servants. When he arrived in front of Cao Hansheng, he bowed very politely.

"Young Master Cao, I am Liu San, the steward of the Liu family. You can call me Old Liu. The master was very happy to hear that you were coming and specially sent Old Liu to greet you. Please come in."

"Thank you for showing us the way, Steward Liu."

As expected of a prominent family, the two followed behind Steward Liu and saw that there were guards with knives patrolling between the gates. They passed through three courtyards, all of which were of the same standard.

As expected, it was a place like a dragon's den and a tiger's lair. Cao Hansheng glanced at Li Lianhua, but Li Lianhua, after seeing Cao Hansheng's gaze, remained as if nothing had happened, only smiling and nodding slightly.

Before long, the group arrived at a side hall. Liu San invited the two to sit down, then bowed and said, "Young Master Cao, please wait here for a moment. I will go and inform the master." With that, he hurried away.

Cao Hansheng and Li Lianhua sat in their chairs and glanced at each other, looking at the tea served by the servants, but neither of them drank it. They waited for about half an incense stick's time.

They saw a plump man dressed in the clothes of a wealthy man walk in from the back hall. The man's steps were very light, which showed that he must have good lightness skills. He also had a smile on his face.

"This morning, the magpies in the courtyard were chirping loudly, which told me that a distinguished guest was coming. I never expected that it would be my nephew Hansheng visiting. He is truly a rare guest. I was delayed by some matters and neglected my nephew Hansheng. I hope my nephew will not take offense."

"No, no, it is Hansheng who has presumptuously come to pay his respects. It is truly abrupt and has disturbed your peace. Please forgive him."

"Guests are always welcome, and besides, my nephew is the man my daughter admires. It wouldn't be presumptuous for him to come at any time. This gentleman, however, is unfamiliar. May I ask who he is?"

When Master Liu inquired about Li Lianhua's background, Cao Hansheng pointed to Li Lianhua and said, "This is Li Lianhua, a good friend of mine. Master, I have something I'd like to discuss with you privately. Is that alright?"

Upon hearing Cao Hansheng's words, Master Liu naturally refrained from pressing the matter directly. "It's alright, it's alright. Someone, escort this friend Li to a guest room to rest. Treat him well and prepare a sumptuous feast. I wish to drink with my nephew Hansheng until we're both thoroughly drunk."

The steward Liu San, who had led the way, walked in from outside. "Yes, sir, young master Li, this way please." Li Lianhua glanced at Cao Hansheng, pointed at him with a clear threat in his eyes, and then followed Liu San out the door.

As soon as they left, Cao Hansheng immediately bowed and clasped his hands in thanks to Master Liu, saying, "Please save me, Master Liu. That Li Lianhua is not my friend at all, but my creditor. Please, for the sake of Miss, save Hansheng."

Looking at Cao Hansheng's somewhat humble demeanor, Liu Yuanwai glanced at him sideways, walked straight to his seat, sat down, and took a sip of tea.

"I wonder what debt my dear nephew owes?"

"Hansheng was playful and fond of gambling, and owed Li Lianhua eight hundred taels of silver. Originally, Hansheng wanted to rely on his strength to pay off the debt, but who knew that Li Lianhua had some connections. It was said that one of his relatives was a high-ranking member of the Sigu Sect."

Cao Hansheng saw it clearly. When he heard the words "Sigumen", a hint of panic flashed in Liu Yuanwai's eyes. He really was Li Lianhua. Just one name could make people change color. However, that hint of panic was fleeting.

"Li Lianhua's backer is Sigumen. Nephew, you've probably been deceived."

The Si Gu Sect has been disbanded for over a month now. Where is the Si Gu Sect now? The once mighty Si Gu Sect is now the precarious Bai Chuan Academy. There's nothing to fear. I wonder how much money my nephew owes?"

"Not much, eight hundred taels of silver."

"That's really not much. I can repay this money for you, my dear nephew. But I have some questions that I would like to ask you to answer for me."

"Thank you for your generosity, sir. I will speak frankly and without reservation."

"Did you kill Li Daniu's family in Yueshan Village? Did you also set the fire?"

"It was Hansheng who did it. That couple is utterly inhuman. For the sake of the master's reward, they actually plotted against me behind my back. Hansheng thinks they deserve to die."

"Since you knew they were working for the Liu family, and you still dared to kill them, wasn't that a huge disrespect to the Liu family? And after you went into hiding, you still dared to come to the Liu family. What were you thinking?"

"I wonder if the gentleman wants to hear the truth or a lie?"

"How do you tell the truth, and how do you tell a lie?"

The lie is that after Hansheng left Yueshan Village, he realized he had fallen in love with the young lady, so he left without a word. He felt bad for the young lady's devotion, so he came back to rekindle their romance.

As for the truth, after Hansheng fled Yueshan Village, he found that the outside world was too difficult to navigate. He was tricked into owing 800 taels of silver, and if he couldn't pay it back, he would be sent to the Rabbit Pavilion.

Han Sheng knew only the Liu family as a wealthy family. Although the eldest daughter wasn't particularly beautiful, she was still a woman, so he earnestly requested the master's permission.

"Now I understand. You're having trouble making a living out there and you're thinking of my precious daughter. But how do you know I can really help you?"

"But the young lady likes me, and I heard that the master dotes on her very much."