: As expected of the number one fangirl in the show.

Upon hearing Cao Hansheng's question, Shi Shui snapped out of her shock. Even against Li Xiangyi back then, she had managed to last for ten or eight moves, but today she couldn't even last one move against Cao Hansheng.

What's even more frightening is that he seemed to be exerting no effort at all. Also, although it was only a short move, she felt a slight sense of familiarity the instant their internal energies made contact. She couldn't help but have some guesses in her mind, but she didn't dare to ask, after all, it was a matter of great importance.

"Mr. Cao's martial arts are superb, even Shi Shui is inferior. Now that Mr. Cao is in charge of Yucheng, it seems that Yu Hongzhu, imprisoned in Yucheng, will have little chance of causing any more trouble. But I wonder if Yu Hongzhu has any confession?"

He really deserved a beating. In the martial arts world, as long as your fists are strong enough, even the words of Qingque Bian, one of the four masters of the academy, become much more palatable. However, Cao Hansheng was too lazy to argue with him at this moment.

"We do have a statement, and we can give a copy to Dean Shi. However, the current situation in Yucheng cannot be disturbed. Therefore, I hope that Yucheng and Baichuan Academy can live in peace from now on."

"Thank you for your generosity, Mr. Cao. As long as Shi Shui stays at Baichuan Academy, I can guarantee that no one from Baichuan Academy will come to Yucheng to cause trouble without cause. Otherwise, I will leave it to you to decide what to do with me."

"With Lord Yang as our witness today, I, Cao, naturally believe that Dean Shi is a man of his word. I will send someone to hand over Zongzheng Mingzhu and the confession to you two shortly. In addition, if you two need it, the back mountain of Yucheng is always open to you."

"Thank you, Mr. Cao. I am willing to testify on this matter."

Once the matter was settled, Cao Hansheng stopped asking questions and instead let Yu Qiushuang handle it. Just as Yu Qiushuang was leading Li Lianhua and her group to the back mountain of Yucheng, more guests arrived in Yucheng.

When the woman was brought before Cao Hansheng, she was initially aggressive, but the moment she saw Cao Hansheng, she became like a gentle kitten, her voice even a little strained.

"So you are Mr. Cao. It's true that seeing is believing. I am He Xiaofeng, the second master of Tianji Manor. I heard that my good-for-nothing nephew Fang Duobing offended Mr. Cao. I apologize to you on his behalf."

As expected of the biggest fangirl in the show, she can't resist any handsome man. And indeed, she is quite good-looking, both pretty and sweet, charming and alluring, with a touch of chivalrous spirit.

"It turns out to be Master He Er in person. I am very grateful. However, please rest assured, Master He Er, there is no grudge between my nephew, Young Hero Fang, and me. We were just discussing the matter at hand. Therefore, I do not deserve your apology."

"Mr. Cao, you are too kind. My nephew has been unruly since childhood, and it is all his fault no matter what. When I catch him, I will definitely punish him severely. Also, Mr. Cao, you don't need to keep calling me Master He Er. Just call me Xiao Feng. That's what my friends call me."

Seeing her shy expression, Cao Hansheng couldn't believe that someone could be so infatuated. He wondered how strong her mentality must be. After thinking about it, Cao Hansheng decided not to provoke her for the time being.

"Xiao Feng, since Young Master Fang is hiding from you, he has now gone to the back mountain of Jade City. If you don't find him soon, he might escape."

"Oh, right, this brat learns nothing but running away from home. Mr. Cao, I'll go find him now, and I'll come back to you when I find him."

After saying that, she left in a hurry. She was truly an extraordinary woman. It was a pity that Cao Hansheng waited until the people from the Censorate and Baichuan Academy left Yucheng, but he still did not see Qiao Wanmian and Xiao Zijin arrive. It seems that the plot has changed after all.

Li Lianhua also left without saying goodbye, but he left a package and a letter. The letter said that the package contained the Yingzhu Armor, which he was giving to Yu Qiushuang as an apology. As for Cao Hansheng, he said that he was deeply grateful and would not thank him in words.

As for Fang Duobing, things didn't go so smoothly. Although he wasn't caught by He Xiaofeng, who rushed over after hearing the news, his servant Laifu and maid Li'er were taken back to Tianji Manor by He Xiaofeng.

When everyone left, Yucheng finally became quiet. However, Cao Hansheng did not leave. He would never leave Yucheng until he had mastered his martial arts to a certain level. However, he also instructed Yu Qiushuang to keep a close eye on news from Puchushan.

At this moment, in the mountain valley near the Xiaomian Inn at Yucheng Ferry, Li Lianhua sat in his Lotus Pavilion. In front of him were two things: one was the letter he had received in March, sent by carrier pigeon, written by Master Wuliao of Pudu Temple.

The text above advises him to rebuild Sigumen and use the advantage of having many people to find an antidote for the poison in the green tea.

He didn't want to read the letter at first, but seeing Shi Shui in Yucheng reminded him of the past. The other thing was the Yangzhou Slow Secret Manual that Cao Hansheng had given him.

He had read this manual several times. It was much more profound than the one he had taught Cao Hansheng before. The Yangzhou slow style used to emphasize purity, but now it had more yin and yang variations.

Although he hadn't formally practiced it yet, he had a premonition that while this manual wouldn't cure him of the poison, it would definitely improve his health. Coupled with the appearance of Di Feisheng, Li Lianhua's heart was somewhat wavering.

He was somewhat undecided about whether to continue living a carefree life or to return to the mountains and rebuild his former glory. At this moment, he even regretted not asking Cao Hansheng, because he felt that Cao Hansheng would definitely have a different opinion.

Just then, a voice came from outside the building, "Li Lianhua, are you there?" Li Xiangyi quickly stuffed the things on the table back into his arms. At the same time, Fang Duobing pushed open the door and walked in.

"Young Master Fang, what brings you here again?"

Hearing Li Lianhua's impolite words, Fang Duobing wasn't angry. Instead, he pretended to be angry and said, "Hey, Li Lianhua, how can you say that? We've been through thick and thin together on cases, okay?"

"Ha, and then you mistake him for the Golden Couple Alliance's drug demon?"

"Why are you so petty? I've already apologized to you, why are you still holding onto this? Li Lianhua, don't you think we're solving cases exceptionally well as a team? Have you ever considered joining forces and venturing into the underworld together?"

"I've never considered it, I don't now, and I never will."

If you ask me, you should hurry home. You're the young master of Tianji Manor, the son of the Minister of Revenue, yet you've come out to wander the martial world to escape an arranged marriage. Now you can't even protect your servants and maids, and you still want to act like a chivalrous hero, fighting evil and helping the weak.

Now you don't even have money for food, huh? Trying to freeload at my Lotus Pavilion? See how my face screams "Fool!"

These words struck Fang Duobing's sore spot precisely. "Li Lianhua, how can you say that? I helped you before, didn't I? Now you're helping me, isn't that mutual help? Besides, we're friends."

Li Lianhua glanced at him, thinking to herself that this kid was just like herself back then. But the more he was like that, the less she could go with him. After all, she would be facing the Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance and even Di Feisheng himself.

"I'm not the type to make friends, so we're not friends."