Reunion with Li Lianhua

Yu Qiushuang and Cao Hansheng were naturally prepared for Zongzheng Mingzhu's matter, but in order to continue to leverage the Zongzheng family's influence, they adopted the method of blocking the news.

However, no matter how much Yu Qiushuang turned to the dark side, and no matter how much Cao Hansheng trained her, compared to Li Lianhua, her experience in the martial arts world was still somewhat shallow. When Li Lianhua stepped forward, Cao Hansheng knew that he had to take action himself.

Besides, they were bound to meet eventually. But when he came out, Li Xiangyi's expression instantly became somewhat solemn, while Fang Duobing looked at everything with curiosity, as if he was pondering something.

"Brother Li, it's been a while. Seeing that you still look so energetic, I'm relieved," Li Lianhua said with a smile upon hearing Cao Hansheng's greeting, and then cupped her hands in a respectful gesture.

"Thank you for your concern, Brother Cao. I am doing well now, but I didn't expect to find you here. It seems that what happened here is related to you?"

"Just as Brother Li thought, it is indeed related to me. After all, I have always kept in mind the ten things I promised you, and I dare not forget them."

Li Lianhua's heart skipped a beat when she heard this. It was that same frank attitude again, exactly the same as when she killed Li Daniu's family ten years ago. Was she not just doing things for herself?

"Brother Cao is truly a man of his word. In that case, I thank you in advance. I wonder what surprise you have prepared for me this time?"

Seeing Li Lianhua's expression, Cao Hansheng couldn't help but feel amused. It seemed that she must have been thinking about the past. "Brother Li understands me best. There are indeed some things behind this matter that are inconvenient to talk about. Why don't you come with me for a chat?"

Li Lianhua had some opinions about Cao Hansheng. He felt that Cao Hansheng was hiding many secrets, but he also felt that Cao Hansheng was trustworthy.

"Then I, Li, will follow Brother Cao's arrangements."

"please."

The two chatted for a few minutes and were about to leave, which made Fang Duobing very anxious. He had no idea what was going on, so he quickly grabbed Li Lianhua.

"Li Lianhua, what are you doing? Why are you just following his orders? Don't forget we're on the same side. You can't leave until things are explained clearly."

Then he pointed at Cao Hansheng and said, "You want to take Li Lianhua away without even giving your name? That's absolutely impossible. I won't let your scheme succeed."

Cao Hansheng ignored him and instead glanced at Li Lianhua, his meaning clear: "Your people deal with this yourselves." Li Lianhua naturally understood his meaning.

"Young Master Fang, this is my friend. Let's catch up as friends. Don't worry, since I promised you, I will definitely help you investigate the case. Why don't you wait a moment, and we can talk later?"

"You old fox, I don't believe you. Until you're cleared of suspicion, you can't go anywhere. If you want to go anywhere, you have to take me with you."

Li Lianhua didn't know what else to say. Out of respect for Shan Gudao, he couldn't say too much to Fang Duobing, and could only shake his head helplessly.

At this moment, Yu Qiushuang stood up, her eyes flashing with a fierce light as she looked at Fang Duobing. "Young Master Fang, this is Jade City. Mr. Cao is a respected figure in Jade City. How dare you be so rude? Jade City does not welcome you. Guards, show him out."

Fang Duobing was born into a family of young masters. Before, wherever he went, as long as people knew he was the young master of Tianji Manor, they would give him some face. But now, he was being seen off by Yu Qiushuang, which made him lose face.

Seeing his face turn red and then pale, Cao Hansheng waved his hand at Yu Qiushuang, "Brother Li and I are old friends, and there are some things that are really inconvenient for Young Hero Fang to hear. If Young Hero Fang insists on abusing his power, then I, Cao, have no choice but to offend you."

Li Lianhua was aware of Cao Hansheng's methods, and he feared that if the argument continued, Fang Duobing would inevitably be harmed by Cao Hansheng.

"Young Master Fang, this is my personal matter, so please don't trouble yourself. I'll come back to see you after I've finished my business, okay?"

Seeing that neither Yu Qiushuang nor Cao Hansheng gave him, the young master of Tianji Manor, any face, Fang Duobing, though somewhat headstrong, was not truly stupid. On their turf, without knowing their background, it was not shameful to back down first.

"In that case, I'll wait here. If anything happens to Li Lianhua, I will not let you off the hook. Li Lianhua, you must be careful."

"Qiushuang, greet the young hero below."

"Yes, sir."

Cao Hansheng led Li Lianhua to the backyard, where the two sat in the pavilion. After the maid served tea and pastries, before Li Lianhua could speak, Cao Hansheng said, "Brother Li, I know what you want to ask. You can ask after I finish speaking."

"Alright, since we're here, let's make the best of it. I'll listen to what Brother Cao has to say."

"Yu Hongzhu, the former city lord of Yucheng, was one of the Twelve Beauties of the Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance. Zongzheng Mingzhu also had dealings with the Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance. Now, the two of them have been captured by Cao and are imprisoned in the dungeon of Yucheng."

Furthermore, Di Feisheng is currently in seclusion in the back mountains of Yucheng. I, Cao, have fought him before. Because his injuries from your battle in the East Sea have not yet fully healed, he has only recovered 60% of his strength, so I, Cao, won a few moves.

As Cao Hansheng spoke, Li Lianhua's expression became somewhat unpredictable. Especially after hearing the news that Di Feisheng was in seclusion in Yucheng, his emotions fluctuated even more, and he even stopped calling Cao "Brother".

"Are you telling the truth?"

"I have no reason to deceive Brother Li, but there is something that may disappoint you: they do not know where your senior brother Shan Gudao's remains are hidden. Of course, you can go and ask him yourself."

When Li Lianhua heard Cao Hansheng say this, he became even more confused. If even Di Feisheng didn't know where his senior brother's remains were hidden, wouldn't it mean that the search would become even more difficult?

"Brother Li, there's no need to worry. Cao Guandi Feisheng is a martial arts fanatic. He doesn't even know the inside story of how you were poisoned during the East China Sea battle. It's understandable that he doesn't know about this matter, but that doesn't mean his subordinates don't know."

Hearing Cao Hansheng's words was like eating an ice-cold watermelon on a sweltering summer day. It quickly brought Li Lianhua back to her senses, and when she looked at Cao Hansheng again, her eyes were completely calm.

"Brother Cao, what do you want me to do?"

"Brother Li, are you perhaps forgetting our ten-point agreement?"

"How could I forget? But I thought it was Brother Cao joking. Are you taking it seriously, Brother Cao?"

"Cao is always a man of his word."

"Since that's the case, I, Li, took it seriously. When we were in Zhangzhou, Brother Cao helped me out of a predicament, which counts as one thing; he helped me bring back the 'Hidden Hand', which counts as one thing; he helped me capture Yu Hongzhu and Zongzheng Mingzhu, which counts as one thing; and he helped me inquire about Di Feisheng, which counts as one thing."

So, Brother Cao has already helped me accomplish four things. I thank Brother Cao here, but I wonder if the sound of the flute is still in the back mountains of Jade City?

Li Lianhua's question reminded Cao Hansheng of what happened three days ago. To be honest, Di Feisheng really doesn't understand romance. It's a real pity that he doesn't use such a beautiful and charming woman as Jiao Liqiao.