Ex-Wife is a Big Villainess
Chapter 107 - 91 What to Do When Everyone Wants It

Nobody expected that a mere third-grade martial artist would suddenly burst forth with the skills of a minor grandmaster.

The most shocked of all was Qiuye.

That night, she thought he was just an ordinary person. Little did she expect that he had concealed his true cultivation.

This left the woman with rather complicated emotions.

Jiang Yi, however, remained composed, her delicate, tapered fingers gracefully lifting the teacup to take a sip. She showed no signs of panic at her subordinate being in danger. Instead, she leaned back lazily in her jade chair and smiled, "Kill her, since her life was saved by you, consider it taken back."

Jiang Shouzhong said coldly, "If I kill someone, I won’t be able to leave. I just want to cooperate with you."

Seeing that the woman did not speak, Jiang Shouzhong continued, "He Daya’s daughter He Lianlan, I have already investigated her whereabouts. You personally told me that if I had clues, I should come to Silver Moon Tower to find you, and you would thank me generously. That is why I came here today. As for the favor of saving Miss Qiuye, that is between her and me; how could I possibly come to ask you for this reward?"

Jiang Yi bit her lip, which looked like a ripe, soft cherry, seemingly pondering something before she faintly smiled, "It seems I misunderstood."

She waved her sleeve lightly, "Then let’s talk properly."

Chun Yu, Xia He, and Dong Xue, the three protectors, sheathed their long blades and stepped aside.

Jiang Shouzhong, for his part, did not play any more tricks. He put away his firearm and released Qiuye, whom he had been holding hostage. After all, it was a deadlock, and he was not afraid that the other party would go back on their word after losing the hostage.

"Qiuye is incompetent, please punish me, madam!"

Qiuye knelt on the ground and said solemnly.

The woman was not foolish; although she realized belatedly that she had broken a rule, her hesitation had nearly caused a disaster.

"You, girl, I was just joking just now."

Jiang Yi beckoned, motioning for her to come closer. She grasped Qiuye’s slightly cold hand with concern, "You’re not hurt, are you?"

Qiuye shook her head.

Jiang Yi pulled her closer and sat her down, speaking softly, "It has been quite dull lately. I was just teasing you. My Qiuye is the apple of my eye; truly, if she were to pledge herself, it couldn’t be to some minor secret admirer, right? I will find you a good match and marry you off in style."

Jiang Yi continued to joke and tease, utterly indifferent to Jiang Shouzhong’s presence.

However, her probing had not yet ended.

Since ancient times, many women’s instant infatuations stem from a hero’s rescue. Especially since Jiang Mo was naturally handsome and charming, which woman wouldn’t take a second look? She’d rather nip it in the bud than let it grow unchecked. Once emotionally involved, she would inevitably lean toward her lover when choosing between her master and her lover.

Qiuye’s expression changed, and she immediately said, "I swear to follow and accompany madam, never leaving in this life!"

Jiang Yi laughed and said no more, her beautiful eyes turning towards Master Jiang, "Master Jiang, you reacted a bit too harshly, unable to take a joke. Murdering an official is a serious crime, and I, a mere woman, wouldn’t dare to commit such an act. I even have nightmares for days after seeing a chicken killed."

No one would believe this statement!

Jiang Shouzhong internally scoffed and spoke formally, "Recently while handling a case, I encountered a man named Zheng Shanqi. While he was stealing in Xichu Pavilion, he happened to discover that many young women had been trafficked there, including He Daya’s daughter He Lianlan. If the madam does not believe me, she can personally verify it with Zheng Shanqi. Moreover, he will soon become an official and will surely cooperate with the madam."

Jiang Shouzhong made no reservations.

This was a time to test the other party’s trustworthiness.

Playing smart on someone else’s turf was undoubtedly seeking death. However, to prevent the other party from harming Zheng Shanqi, he deliberately gave him an official label.

Jiang Yi thoughtfully said, "Speaking of which, Qiuye infiltrated Xichu Pavilion for a few days and conducted an undercover investigation. Unfortunately, she was unable to locate the exact position of He Lianlan. If your clue is true, it would indeed be timely rain."

Jiang Shouzhong left himself a way out, "Whether it’s true or not, I can’t confirm, because I didn’t dare alert the target; it needs to be verified by the madam herself."

As if seeing through Jiang Shouzhong’s thoughts, Jiang Yi laughed, "Such a young age, yet so sly."

Jiang Shouzhong, helpless, "I can’t make definitive statements."

"Tell me, what do you want?"

"Swordsmanship secrets!"

Jiang Shouzhong continued, "I heard that the madam has quite a collection of martial arts manuals here, so I boldly request to learn just one. It doesn’t need to be very precious; any will do—swordsmanship, blade techniques, or fist techniques—whatever."

"No wonder you used a firearm. You have a body full of profound energy, yet you know nothing," she was amused.

All four sisters present were proficient in cultivation. Seeing that he, though a minor grandmaster, lacked any martial skills, they all looked incredulous. They didn’t need to guess—the man must have stumbled upon some fortuitous opportunity.

Jiang Yi said, "Considering that you saved our Qiuye, I allow you to choose one item from the armory yourself, anywhere but the fifth floor. However, I have one... let’s call it a request. I hope you can help us rescue that girl called He Lianlan at Xichu Pavilion. I will send Qiuye and Xia He to assist you. If you can successfully rescue her, I will allow you another choice, from the fifth-floor collection of martial arts manuals; you can pick whatever you want."

Jiang Shouzhong’s brows furrowed tight.

He really didn’t want to touch the mess that was Xichu Pavilion.

Logically, the other party only needed to find Zheng Shanqi for the address; there was no need to involve him as well.

Chun Yu, the eldest sister, spoke softly, "Madam, let me go instead. The third sister’s injuries..."