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Chapter 98: Chapter 93 haha, Chen 94 is done for!

“Brother Yu, it’s better to err on the side of belief than disbelief!”

Zhao Xun said this on the side. In his heart, he actually despised Chen Jie to the extreme. If it weren’t for Chen Jie’s sudden appearance, he wouldn’t have felt such a grave sense of crisis and ultimately risked everything to kill Wu Zhong.

Now that the matter had been exposed, his future was ruined.

But if he was going down, he wasn’t going to let anyone else off easily.

So, whether that person was Chen Jiusi or not, he had to take revenge on Chen Jiusi.

At that moment, Zhao Xun continued, “I heard that Uncle San Liu’s favorite before he passed away was Chen Jiusi’s wife Su Yunjin. Now that Uncle San Liu is dead, Chen Jiusi is the prime suspect. He is hiding with the Bai Family, and we can do nothing about it, but now if we storm his house and capture the woman surnamed Su, if he refuses to come out to save this little young lady, then we will use this little young lady as a sacrifice for Uncle San Liu’s spirit in heaven!”

Upon hearing this, Yu Biao’s eyes instantly sharpened. That’s right, Uncle San Liu liked that Su Yunjin the most.

Since my son was so fond of you, you should accompany my son in death!

“Let’s go!”@@novelbin@@

Yu Biao, having said that, waved his hand and charged directly towards Chen Jiusi’s home.

He kicked open the courtyard door, and a group of people streamed in like fish.

The commotion also alarmed Uncle Erba’s family. At this time, Xiao Hu got up to see flames soaring into the sky in Jiu Si’s courtyard.

He instantly became alert, recalling what Jiu Si had told him during the day.

“Xiao Hu, if someone comes to my house tonight, don’t worry about anything else, take your parents and leave immediately; find a place to hide; we can talk about everything tomorrow.”

Thinking of this, Xiao Hu quickly said to the waking Uncle Erba and Aunt Erba, “Dad, Mom, we can’t stay at home anymore, grab your things and follow me through the back door.”

“Ah, Hu Zi, what’s happening?”

Although the two were confused, Hu Zi did not answer and instead carried the limping Uncle Erba, rushing through the back door.

Aunt Erba was reluctant to leave behind the trinkets in the house, but at that moment, Hu Zi said, “Forget those things, let’s go quickly, Mom!”

The three of them fled through the back door.

Meanwhile, in Chen Jie’s yard, the house door was kicked open, with no one inside.

Soon, the people who searched came back to report, “Master, we searched the house and found no one.”

“Master, we searched the side room, and no one was there.”

“Master, we even searched the cellar, and it was empty.”

Everyone spoke over each other, causing Yu Biao’s brow to furrow deeply; alongside him, Zhao Xun said, “Brother Yu, I told you Chen Jiusi was a suspect; he must be behind tonight’s events, otherwise, how could he have arranged for his wife to escape in advance?”

Yu Biao frowned, “Is it really him?”

Yet Yu Biao couldn’t bring himself to believe it. He just couldn’t come to terms with it; it was too bizarre to believe that a man who was a gambling addict and considered a waste just half a month ago…

In just half a month’s time, to change so drastically, to be able to kill his son, Uncle San Liu…

It all seemed too genius.

But it was certain that Chen Jiusi had fled in advance. Thinking this, Yu Biao turned his head and suddenly saw a few onlookers not far away.

Among them was a man with a limp, and a father and son.

Yu Biao asked with knitted brows, “Who are they?”

Upon being questioned, a disciple from Guild Cao of Xiantao Village replied, “Reporting to the Master, the one with a limp is Lu San, and the father and son are Chen Sanliu and his father; they are Chen Jiusi’s cousins!”

Zhao Xun also said at that moment, “I am acquainted with them. It’s perfect, they can help us find Chen Jiusi.”

At this thought, Zhao Xun immediately waved his hand, “Lu San, Chen Sanliu and his father, come here!”

Lu San, standing in the distance, still bore the wounds from his last brawl with the Chen family father and son, with Lu Qinsi assisting him, wearing a look of schadenfreude.

Now Chen Jiusi had encountered a serious disaster—one look at so many people ready to strike, this was clearly an intent to kill!

Moreover, I see the Big Ship Leader among them—it must be an offence against the fishery.

Lu Qin added from the side, “The one leading seems to be Master Yu from the town.”

Lu San laughed, “Now it gets interesting—it’s certainly Chen Jiusi who dug his own grave by running up huge debts at the gambling house, and now Master Yu is personally here to collect debts, taking it to the fishery; the fishery, in turn, sent the Big Ship Leader along with Master Yu to claim the debt. Chen Jiusi is finished!”

After hearing this, Lu Qinsi laughed, “Serves him right, he deserved it for showing off too much!”

Their curses were quite vindictive.

At this time, Chen Sanliu and his father were also quite happy; they envied, resented, and hated Chen Jiusi to the core.

Seeing Chen Jie prosper was worse for them than being killed!

At this moment, they wished nothing more than for Chen Jie’s house to be searched and to get some relief from their frustrations.

Just then, they saw the Big Ship Leader beckoning them over.

The two of them were suddenly very excited—could this be their chance?

With that thought, they rushed over.

Lu San hobbled, hopping and jumping over.

“Big Ship Leader, Master Yu!”

The four approached to offer their respects, and since the Fishing Guild held the most influence in Xiantao Village, they first paid homage to the Big Ship Leader.

Yu Biao remained silent.

Zhao Xun said, “I won’t waste words with you. Today, we’ve called you here to give you an opportunity. Didn’t you say last time that you wanted to join the fishery?”

The few of them immediately nodded.

Zhao Xun said, “Alright, then I’ll give you a task. Help us find Chen Jiusi or Su Yunjin. As long as you find either of them, we will credit you for it, and you will be accepted into the Fishing Guild senza formalità, and Lu San, you too will have a chance!”

Upon hearing this, Lu San’s eyes gleamed.

“Thank you, Big Ship Leader, thank you!”

Zhao Xun waved his hand.

“Enough talk, get to it!”

“Quickly think about it. Who was Chen Jiusi close to usually? Where could he have hidden?”

Hearing this, Lu San and Chen Sanliu looked at each other and promptly, Lu San cautiously asked, “Big Ship Leader, may I inquire, what crime did Chen Jiusi commit, to warrant such a grand operation?”

The Big Ship Leader glared and said, “Is that something you should be asking?”

“But telling you a little won’t hurt. Remember this, it’s a capital offense!”

Lu San immediately exclaimed with great joy, “Is this betraying the guild?!”

Zhao Xun’s mouth twitched slightly, and to the side, Yu Biao also gave Zhao Xun a strange look. Zhao Xun was instantly furious, “Mind your own damn business and lead the way.”

“Hey, hey, the ones who usually get along well with Chen Jiusi are just a few families. The best ones should be the Bai Family and Chen Erba’s family. I suggest we start searching the Bai Family first!”

Fuck your mother!

The Big Ship Leader cursed inwardly. How could there be such a stupid person in the world? The Bai Family is the Fishery Manager’s home. You search for people, but to search the manager’s home? That’s just talent!

But this Chen Erba?

“What’s the deal with this Chen Erba?”

It was at this point that Lu San also reacted and immediately said, “Chen Erba can be considered Chen Jiusi’s lifesaver. Originally…”

“So their two families are very close. Right, that Chen Xiaohu, he is Chen Erba’s son.”

Upon hearing this, the Big Ship Leader immediately knew who he was talking about. How could he not know Chen Xiaohu?

Always attached at the hip with Chen Jiusi, their family.

Thinking this, the Big Ship Leader said, “Brother Yu, let’s search Chen Erba’s home. Chen Erba has a very good relationship with Chen Jiusi. If that doesn’t work, see if we can force Chen Jiusi out using him!”

Upon hearing this, Yu Biao immediately said, “Let’s go!”

Soon, a group of people rushed to Chen Erba’s house, only to find it empty.

Zhao Xun was furious at the moment, his face dark as thunder.

He was increasingly certain that the one fleeing with Wu Zhong on his back was indeed Chen Jiusi.

As Yu Biao looked around fruitlessly for a while and glanced at the time, noticing dawn was approaching.

After daylight, his actions could not be so unbridled. The Fishing Guild was probably organizing their members by then.

Thinking of this, Yu Biao, very reluctantly, said, “Let’s go.”

Hearing this command, Zhao Xun still wanted to struggle, but Yu Biao had completely stopped playing along with him and left with the people.

The group left Chen Erba’s home swiftly.

Zhao Xun looked around unwillingly, a lament in his heart: it’s all over, completely over.

He was ready to flee. He had to.

As soon as daybreak came and the Fishing Guild gathered, his identity would likely be exposed, and by then, he’d be done for.

Zhao Xun prepared to leave.

At this time, Lu San and Chen Sanliu gathered around.

“Big Ship Leader, what about us entering the fishery?”

Zhao Xun glanced at the two, thinking, you idiots, my own position is hardly secure, who dares to care about you?

But he still said, “Wait for news.”

Hearing this, Lu San smiled and asked, “Big Ship Leader, Chen Jiusi definitely can’t come back now, right?”

Zhao Xun looked at him impatiently and said, “Yeah.”

Hearing this, Lu San grinned broadly and said, “Big Ship Leader, what about his family’s stuff?”

Zhao Xun said directly, “Do as you see fit, don’t bother me!”

“Hey hey, alrighty!”

Lu San was beaming. Such good fortune in this world – he had just seen bags of sorghum rice, salted meat, and glistening lard at Chen Jie’s home. While these things might not matter to the Big Ship Leader, to Lu San, they were all treasures!

Since Chen Jiusi couldn’t come back, all these things were his now.

Right, and there was his house too, all his now, hahaha…

Chen Sanliu was even greedier. He looked around Chen Erba’s house, thinking how deeply that idiot Chen Erba was tied to Chen Jiusi.

Now with Chen Jiusi’s misfortune, he was done for, and all the valuable things in the house were his.

Thinking this, he exchanged a glance with Lu San, both dreaming of wealth.

Wasn’t this a windfall from heaven?

All they did was sleep at home, and upon waking up, Chen Jiusi’s house had fallen to ruin, and they stumbled upon wealth out of nowhere, possibly even joining the fishery—an absolute pie-in-the-sky opportunity.

Humming a little tune, they couldn’t help but feel truly fucking happy.

The two were men of action. Having confirmed that Chen Jiusi was definitely not returning, they started moving items like bees, seizing the Chen family’s property.

At that moment, Lu San and Chen Sanliu came together.

Lu San said, “Uncle San Liu, with Chen Jiusi’s misfortune, both of us have benefited. We’ll also join the Fishing Guild together. Let’s write off our previous grievances. I won’t pursue the matter of you hitting me anymore.”

Chen Sanliu too said, “Brother Lu San, what’s past is past. Our two families will have to support each other in the fishery, help each other out. As for the two maces of silver you owe me, forget it.”

“Good, straightforward.”

Happy with their agreement, they started moving things, all the while dreaming of entering the fishery.

After Yu Biao left, he took his men back to the mountains, wept as they retrieved Yu Sanliu’s body, but let’s not get into that for now.

On the other hand, Zhao Xun rushed to the fishery that same night and then made his way to the fishery’s storeroom, where the fish tax money collected over the past month was kept.

In such a small town, the fish tax money wasn’t significant, so it was usually accumulated for a month before being handed over all at once.

Zhao Xun was prepared to run away, hence planning a grab-and-go.

The key to this storeroom was usually held by him and Wu Zhong, so he entered easily. The few guild staff on watch were startled at first, then upon seeing Zhao Xun, they immediately greeted him, “Big Ship Leader!”

Zhao Xun said, “Go to the stables and get me a horse-drawn carriage, the one with the red-maned horse. And put this money on it; I’m going to deliver tax money to the city.”

“Ah, Big Ship Leader, isn’t it too early for that?”

Zhao Xun said, “There’s going to be a Village Chief election soon. It’ll be crowded then, and with this much money, it’s not safe. I’ll send it ahead.”

“Yes, alright. By the way, Big Ship Leader, who will escort the carriage this time?”

The staff member asked.

Zhao Xun said, “No need for escort, I’ll go alone. The brothers are all tired; rest up!”

“Ah, no escort?”

The staff members exchanged glances!