Jiuxi

Chapter 166 Chapter 165 [Deep-rooted Love]

The headquarters of the Seven Star Gang.

In the meeting hall, Lu Chen and Lin Jie were having a secret conversation when Lin Xi walked in quickly.

She did not look at Lu Chen, nor did she salute Lin Jie. She just sat silently on the first chair on the right, looking down slightly at the ground at her feet.

There was no one else in the hall at this moment, only Lin Jie's confidants were guarding the door.

The two men, one old and one young, looked at each other. Lu Chen's eyes moved slightly, as if he was asking for advice, but Lin Jie shook his head imperceptibly.

Lu Chen understood in his heart, and although he felt a little guilty, he could only say cautiously: "Senior sister?"

"Ah."

Lin Xi responded expressionlessly, and then nothing more happened.

Lin Jie smiled slightly when he saw this, coughed slightly and said, "Xi'er, who made you angry? Just tell me, let my father take it out on you."

Lin Xi looked up at him, frowned and said, "Dad, I just heard that you want your junior brother to go to Heluo City to assassinate Chen Jingtang?"

In fact, when she showed an uncharacteristically awkward mood, Lu Chen had already guessed what she was thinking, and was naturally filled with emotion.

Lin Jie looked gentle and explained: "This matter was not brought up by my father. Jiang Houming was angry in public. If Junior Brother You refused to agree, it would be difficult for the brothers in the gang to believe his sincerity. You should know that they are all temperamental. People don't have too many twists and turns. If they can't recognize Lu Chen from the bottom of their hearts, he will have trouble moving forward in the gang. Of course, as a father, he can refuse Jiang Houming's proposal for Lu Chen, but this means that his trip this time will be in vain. "

Lin Xi said angrily: "But junior brother is obviously here to help us!"

"I know, don't worry."

Lin Jie comforted him gently and continued: "Xi'er, I know you are worried about Lu Chen's safety, but you have to understand that there is never absolute safety in this world. Even if he does not join the army and is a rich kid in Guangling with no ambitions, , it is still possible to encounter various dangers.”

"Dad, don't confuse the concepts. Staying in Guangling to be a rich kid is not the same thing as going to Heluo City to assassinate Chen Jingtang. The dangers they may encounter are very different."

Lin Xi's eyes were clear and obviously worried.

Lin Jie smiled and said: "Yes, you are right, but since he takes the first step, he must bear unknown dangers, unless he has not joined the army from the beginning. Even without this incident, he will be on the battlefield in the future Can he be safe and worry-free? I can understand that you are worried about his safety, but you should believe in his abilities. "

Lin Xi pursed her lips tightly and twisted her long sleeves with her white fingers.

Lin Jie also had a headache when he saw this. His daughter was good at everything, but sometimes she was stubborn, so he continued to persuade: "Do you think, if this matter hadn't happened, how long would it have taken for Lu Chen to convince most of the people in the gang? Take advantage of this With the momentum to gain the trust of the vast majority of people, he does not need to waste time dealing with people. Furthermore, Chen Jingtang has resigned from his official position and is no longer the privy deputy in charge of the military power of the Yan Dynasty. The guards around him are not as powerful as you think. , this matter is not very dangerous.”

Lin Xi's expression softened slightly.

Lu Chen took advantage of the situation and said: "Sister, I have actually talked with Uncle Shi before. Even if we do not consider the existence of people like Hall Master Jiang, there will still be some seniors who do not believe in the sincerity of me and Governor Xiao. Hall Master Jiang's proposal It’s like throwing yourself into your arms, which just saves me a lot of effort.”

Even though she had made up her mind to ignore him today, Lin Xi almost laughed out loud after hearing the words "throwing herself into my arms", then turned to look at him and tried to make a serious expression: "Back in Jianghua When we parted ways in the city, I told you to try not to take risks personally, and don't be as desperate as you were outside Guangling City. You have a lot of time to win the trust of the elders in the gang, so why rush?"

Lu Chen rarely saw Lin Xi describe him like this, especially in front of Lin Jie. He felt the gaze of the No. 1 in the world stay on his face. He couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed, but more moved, so he sincerely said Said: "Sister, we don't have much time to deal with those minutiae."

Lin Xi's attitude began to soften because she understood the meaning of this sentence.

Lu Chen continued: "Now that other gangs in Beidi Green Forest have surrendered to the Yan Dynasty one after another, they will soon attack the Seven Star Gang. Although they will definitely focus on recruiting peace at the beginning, the Yan Dynasty will not let this matter drag on. Once recruitment fails, we will use troops. Since I am here, I definitely hope to get to the point as soon as possible. The sooner we are prepared to deal with it, the more chances we will have to win in the future."

Lin Xi had already accepted his explanation in her heart and said softly: "Okay, since you are so insistent, it will be useless for me to argue. Dad, I want to go with my junior brother."

She thought this was a reasonable request. After all, her companions could protect Lu Chen and increase the probability of success.

Unexpectedly, Lin Jie shook his head and said firmly: "No."

Lin Xi asked in confusion: "Dad, why not?"

Lin Jie glanced at Lu Chen and said without any doubt: "We should not interfere in this matter, at least you cannot leave the main village. Regardless of success or failure, we can only rely on Lu Chen and the people of Nan Qi, otherwise it will have the opposite effect. Wait. After Lu Chen comes back, I will openly accept him as a closed disciple, and then give him the power to train the gang members. This is so legitimate that no one can question it."

Now that things have come to this, Lin Xi knows that it is difficult to change. After all, her father has a very good idea, especially for such a serious matter related to the future of the Seven Star Gang.

Lu Chen interrupted: "Uncle Shi, I have something to say to senior sister."

Lin Jie nodded slightly and said: "I will ask Ran Xuanzhi to arrange a guide and give you a perfect identity to facilitate your work in Heluo City." "Thank you, Uncle Shi."

Lu Chen stood up and saluted, and then he and Lin Xi left the meeting hall and walked side by side towards their residence in the east.

"Senior sister, do you still remember when we were in Guangling City, we talked about a very interesting topic?"

Lu Chen knew that she felt uncomfortable. It was a very complicated emotion, mixed with worry and guilt, so he started talking in a roundabout way.

Lin Xi tilted her head and looked at him: "What topic?"

Lu Chen smiled and said: "About the topic of repaying gratitude. When I was in Guangling, senior sister only had to teach me martial arts, but you risked your life and did a lot of things. I still remember it very clearly. You accompanied me to catch the spies of the Yan Dynasty, He fought side by side with me outside Guangling City, even exhausting all his energy just to help me defend the city wall. I said at that time that the debt I owed to my senior sister was getting more and more, and I had to spend my whole life repaying it. If I can't repay it in this life, I still have to pay it back. There is a next life and a next life.”

"Which...it doesn't go that far." Lin Xi felt her heart beat violently. This guy's last few words were clearly expressing his stance.

Life is long, and a person will be lonely, but if there is a close person by his side, every period of time will be colorful.

Lu Chen said: "Actually, what Uncle Shi said makes sense. Since I have decided to join the army, I am destined to encounter many unknown dangers and cannot live in an absolutely safe environment forever. Furthermore, I I don’t think this is an unsafe adventure. Do you remember, senior sister, that I have another secret identity?”

Lin Xi's eyes lit up and he whispered: "Weaving Department?"

Lu Chen snapped his fingers and praised: "Sister, I have a good memory. I am not only a general of the border army, but also the head of the Weaving Department. Before leaving the capital, Mr. Qin raised my authority in the Weaving Department and gave me A belt. With this belt as a certificate, I can call on all the people in the Warp Weaving Department in the North."

He took out a jade plaque from his waist and handed it to Lin Xi like a treasure.

Lin Xi knew why he was so childish. He clearly didn't want her to worry too much. Thinking about his previous performance, he felt a little want to laugh.

After all, we are thinking about each other.

She pushed Lu Chen's hand back and said softly: "With the Weaving Department helping you, there shouldn't be any danger."

When it comes to poisoning and assassination, the agents of the Warp Weaving Department are naturally experts.

Lu Chen smiled and said: "Senior sister, don't worry. I just went to Heluo City this time to take the head of that old thief Chen Jingtang and then come back. Senior sister can see me again in no more than ten days, so Don’t miss me too much.”

"You...who misses you?!"

Lin Xi's pretty face was slightly red, she bit her lips lightly, trying to squeeze out a bit of anger on her face.

"That's wrong. I miss my senior sister too much, so I will rush back as soon as possible."

Lu Chen quickly changed the subject.

A delicate pink color appeared on Lin Xi's cheeks, and she hummed softly: "Don't think about it!"

Lu Chendeng asked a little aggrievedly: "Uh...really can't think about it?"

Lin Xi looked at the smile in this guy's eyes. How could he not know that he was deliberately teasing her? He immediately gave him a light foot, then walked forward and dropped a few crisp words: "Ignore you."

Lu Chen looked at her graceful back and quickly chased after her. I don't know what he said, but Lin Xi finally laughed softly.

When he arrived near Lu Chen's residence, Lin Xi suppressed his smile and said softly but solemnly: "Junior brother, if things are not harmonious, don't force it. You must protect yourself first."

Lu Chen hesitated for a moment, and finally said softly: "Senior sister, I promise that this matter will be resolved quickly and smoothly."

Lin Xi said no more, just raised her white fingers and tapped his forehead lightly, then turned and left.

The next morning, under the watchful eyes of the core figures of the Seven Star Gang, Lu Chen came to an ordinary mount, jumped on the horse vigorously, and said to everyone: "Seniors, please stay, I will not disappoint everyone's expectations."

Lin Jie nodded slightly and said loudly: "Go early and come back early. I'll wait for good news."

Lu Chen cupped his fist and saluted him, then turned his horse's head to join the horses waiting in front.

In the hunting mountain wind, two guides led the way, followed closely by Lu Chen and others, riding horses all the way to the west.

(End of this chapter)