Ex-Wife is a Big Villainess
Chapter 143 - 104 Kind Old Lady

Chapter 143: Chapter 104 Kind Old Lady

"Have you got a death wish?"

As Jiang Shouzhong spoke, his fist smashed into Nalan Xie’s abdomen.

Nalan Xie’s body slammed against the wall with a solid ’bang’, instantly doubling over like a shrimp, clutching his stomach, his face flushing red as blood rushed to his cheeks.

"You... you son of a..."

As he caught his breath, he looked up at Jiang Shouzhong and complained, "My injuries haven’t even healed yet, can’t you go a little easier?"

Seeing Jiang Shouzhong’s eagle-like gaze fixed on him as he approached with clenched fist, Nalan Xie said helplessly, "That bitch is just as disobedient as your secret treasure of a woman. I can only calm her down by taking off my clothes; otherwise, I’m just her lackey! Didn’t you hear her threatening to blind me just now? What can I do!"

While massaging his abdomen and struggling to stand up, Nalan Xie said, "I’ve actually come today for a serious matter to discuss with you. Mr. Li’s family has had an emergency, so she won’t be able to make it for a few days."

Jiang Shouzhong’s steps halted as he asked with a frown, "What happened to her family?"

The first thing Jiang Shouzhong thought of was someone causing trouble from the shadows.

After all, Li Nanshuang was supposed to have put aside the Demon Energy investigation case, but after leaving, she went completely silent, making it hard not to suspect that something was amiss.

Nalan Xie, sitting down with gritted teeth, saw the two women fighting from inside to outside the house, and continued, "Her second uncle ran into some trouble in Qingzhou, so she went there, and won’t be back any time soon. Also, Mr. Li has already pushed the task assigned to you by the higher-ups to find the Demon Energy. This time, I’m here to persuade you to work with me and take on the Demon Energy case."

Hearing Nalan Xie’s explanation, Jiang Shouzhong’s tense mood relaxed slightly.

It seemed Li Nanshuang surely had a family emergency, which is why she rushed to Qingzhou, not because someone in the Capital was meddling.

"Why are you discussing this with me?" asked Jiang Shouzhong.

In the courtyard, Xia He and Qing were still fighting fiercely. Though Qing’s cultivation was slightly superior, Xia He’s reckless fighting style had forcibly turned the tide of the battle.

Nalan Xie said irritably, "With Mr. Li gone, you’re in charge of Wind Thunder Hall, isn’t that obvious? They’ve already acknowledged it, and that’s why I’m coming to you."

Jiang Shouzhong shook his head, "Sorry, but I’m not interested in searching for Demon Energy. I just want you to get out of my house. Oh right, you need to compensate for the things you’ve damaged in my house."

"Those are mere trifles."

Nalan Xie took out two pieces of gold and threw them onto the table, persistently advising, "Jiang Shouzhong, I’m not threatening you with what I’m about to say, I’m just giving you a heads up. Both incidents with the rabbit demon were handled by your Wind Thunder Hall. But where the Demon Energy from the rabbit demon went, the prime suspects can only be you three brothers.

Should other Halls decide to investigate, they’ll definitely start with you. The first thing would be to remove your Identity Tokens and treat you as suspects. When the truth comes out, your identities will be restored.

However, if they find other issues with you during this period, that would be troublesome.

Of course, I have absolute trust in your character, Jiang Shouzhong. I don’t believe you would do anything against the rules. As for that Zhang Yunwu brother, I barely trust him a little.

But that Lu Renjia, with his sneaky looks, it’s obvious he’s slippery. Even your own people wouldn’t believe if you claimed he’s done nothing wrong... In short, if you don’t want to take the case, that’s fine, but be prepared to be investigated."

Jiang Shouzhong, I’ll emphasize it again, this isn’t a threat from me, it’s a request from the higher-ups. Even if I don’t investigate, others will jump at the chance. Especially now with Mr. Li gone, you’re like chicks without a mother hen, very vulnerable."

Nalan Xie stood up wanting to pat Jiang Shouzhong’s shoulder but was avoided by the latter. He touched his nose awkwardly, "Anyway, I’m here with good intentions to help you, whether you appreciate it is up to you."

Nalan Xie turned his head towards Qing, who was still fighting, and yelled, "You damned whore, enough is enough! Do you think this is your home? If you’re capable, fight me in bed tonight; I’ll beat the life out of you!"

"Go to hell, you dog!"

The woman retorted and seeing the scratch marks on her shoulder, clenched her teeth and charged back into the fray.

Nalan Xie shrugged at Jiang Shouzhong, "See, there’s nothing I can do."

Nalan Xie smiled, "Well then, I’ll be waiting for good news from you, Jiang Shouzhong. If things really don’t work out, you could always join our Iron Cloth Hall—I’ve been fond of you for too long. Even if you hit me, I’d still repay you with kindness. What’s that saying... ’Jiang Shouzhong beats me a thousand times, and I regard him with the love of old’."

The man waved his hand and walked away with big strides.

"This damn bastard really just threw me aside like that!"

Seeing the man leave without looking back, Qing cursed loudly, struggling to break free from Xia He’s clutches and chasing after him.

After disentangling herself, she glared back at Xia He fiercely, "Little girl, I’ll remember you."

"Dark grapes, take care on your way," Jiang Shouzhong said out of the blue as he walked out of the house.

Qing was startled, suddenly looking down to find that in the struggle, her front garment had been slit open by Xia He’s Sword Qi.

Everything inside was completely visible.

The insulted woman’s eyes reddened, but in the end, she managed to suppress her anger instead of acting irrationally. Covering her chest, she glared viciously at Jiang Shouzhong and then turned to chase after Nalan Xie.

Jiang Shouzhong watched Xia He, who was still panting lightly. The girl’s clothes were mostly intact, with only a slight tear at the shoulder, revealing a glimpse of her pale skin. "Miss Xiahe, are you alright?"