Martial Arts Crossover: Something's Wrong with This Evil Sect

Chapter 188 Is this Yihonglou (怡红楼) legitimate?

"Young Master Shan, do you know if this Mei Niansheng has any distinctive features?"

Then, as if remembering something, Officer Xing realized he hadn't asked about Mei Niansheng's appearance earlier. So, he scratched his head sheepishly and asked.

"Well, all we know for now is that someone recently saw him around Qixia Town, but we don't know what he looks like yet."

After a moment of contemplation, Shan Tianxie added, "However, Mei Niansheng must have been injured."

Upon hearing this, Officer Xing stroked his chin and began to think seriously.

There's no portrait.

"Speaking of which, Qixia Town isn't very big. It's usually full of local residents, and there aren't many unfamiliar faces."

"Moreover, this person was injured, and someone who is injured will definitely go to the pharmacy to buy medicine!"

As Officer Xing spoke, his eyes grew brighter and his logic became clearer.

"Then all we need to do is find a pharmacy in Qixia Town and ask if any unfamiliar faces have come to buy medicine recently. That should be enough to find this person!"

"Huh....."

Dan Tianxie looked at Constable Xing with some surprise, seemingly finding it hard to believe.

He secretly wondered to himself, "Is this still the same Constable Xing from the original story?"

Is this still the same Officer Xing who could turn a simple chicken-killing case into a poisoning case?

This analysis was so normal that he was momentarily taken aback!

However, Officer Xing's analysis was entirely correct.

He had thought the same thing before he came. Since Mei Niansheng was already injured, she would definitely buy medicine to treat her injuries. The investigation at the pharmacy showed no problems whatsoever.

Since Officer Xing's investigation was now largely aligned with his own, Shan Tianxie didn't say anything more.

After confirming Officer Xing's idea, he didn't forget to give Officer Xing some instructions.

The main thing is that if Constable Xing finds Mei Niansheng's hiding place,

You must tell him immediately and never act rashly.

According to Shan Tianxie, since Mei Niansheng was able to fight against Gu Santong, whose skill had not yet reached its peak,

Given his advanced age, he must be at least a grandmaster-level expert.

Mei Niansheng is a kind-hearted person. If he discovers Constable Xing and his men, he will at most avoid them and will not take action.

But don't forget, the real danger lies with his three bastard apprentices!

Upon hearing this, Constable Xing nodded repeatedly. Naturally, he dared not be careless in such a matter of life and death.

He has a fairly accurate understanding of his own position; he knows when to obey and when to listen. He has always done a good job in this regard.

After Shan Tianxie finished explaining, Constable Xing finally remembered the thief's body, which was already cold.

So he slapped his forehead and hurriedly took Yan Xiaoliu to move the body to the mortuary.

After all, one should finish what one starts, even if those who commit crimes cannot be arrested now.

But it's not good to leave this bloody corpse here all the time!

.......

So, to everyone's astonishment, Constable Xing and Yan Xiaoliu carried the corpse away slowly.

The locals immediately understood what was going on; it seemed that a powerful figure had arrived in Qixia Town.

The fact that the government turned a blind eye to a murder committed in the street shows how powerful the perpetrator was.

What are we waiting for? If we accidentally offend such a big shot, our families will be ruined!

Realizing this, the crowd that had been secretly watching the spectacle scattered like birds and beasts.

In an instant, apart from Gu Santong, Xi Yu, and the others, only the girl in the pink dress remained standing there with a stubborn expression!

His gaze was fixed on Shan Tianxie.

"Girl? Aren't you going home for dinner? Your family will be worried soon."

Dan Tian said with a wicked smile.

This girl is interesting; her stubbornness is quite admirable.

"This matter was originally caused by me. If I were to simply leave, wouldn't that break your heart, young master?"

The girl in the pink dress parted her lips slightly and spoke softly.

Then she bowed gracefully again, and solemnly performed the ceremony once more.

"If you don't mind, young master, why not come to my restaurant? I'll prepare a proper meal to entertain you and your companions!"

"You own this restaurant?"

Dan Tianxie was taken aback upon hearing this, and thought to himself.

This girl seems a bit suicidal!

You actually dare to open a restaurant in Qixia Town, you really have guts!

Aren't you afraid of "Tongfu Black Shop" causing you "trouble," huh?

"Yep."

Seeing that Shan Tianxie did not refuse, the girl in the pink dress quickly nodded and continued.

"After wandering around for so long, I wanted to find a quiet and peaceful town to do some small business."

Dan Tianxie gave an "oh" and then asked with great interest.

"So you're a shopkeeper after all. I wonder if you've decided on a name for your restaurant yet?"

"Ah."

The girl in the pink dress nodded. "I've almost decided on a name. I'll call it Yihonglou!"

what? !

Yihonglou?!

Is your Yihonglou place even respectable?!

However, just as Shan Tianxie was letting his thoughts wander, a sudden flash of inspiration struck him.

Looking at the girl in the pink dress in front of him, he asked in disbelief.

"I still don't know how to address the young lady."

"My name is Sai Diaochan!"

Sai Diao Chan!

There's no escaping it now!

No wonder, no wonder!

The moment he heard the name, Shan Tianxie finally recognized the person.

My mind was racing with thoughts.

No wonder I felt like I recognized this girl.

This is just like the price war with Tong Xiangyu in the original novel, where they engage in some kind of competitive activity where you get silver for eating.

Was he the unlucky shopkeeper who ended up going bankrupt along with his shop?

Interspersed throughout is a troublesome and domineering woman named Hu Shi Niang.

She was known as the most famous courtesan in Yangzhou, but her signature song was "Du Shiniang's Noodle Soup".

And what's with this "Shi Niang will make you some noodle soup" nonsense? It's like that old saying from Wang Luxiang, the business tycoon, "Don't treat me like a karaoke bar!"

They are remarkably similar.

Thinking of the comical scene in the original work, Shan Tianxie couldn't help but smile slightly.

"So it was Manager Sai in person. But the name 'Yihonglou' is a bit... "

Sai Diaochan understood what Shan Tianxie meant, and she let out a soft sigh.

"I know what you mean, young master, but unfortunately there is already an inn in Qixia Town. If we want to establish ourselves here, we will have to take an unconventional approach."

"I see."

Dan Tianxie smiled, not expecting such a meaning to be implied.

But that makes sense, since Sai Diaochan in the original story wasn't exactly an honest and upright businesswoman.

That marketing strategy nearly wiped out Tongfu Inn.

If it weren't for having a subordinate who was as brilliant as Zhuge Liang or as talented as Pang Tong, they would definitely be competing to see who could do better.

I'm afraid that Tong Xiangyu really couldn't hold on any longer and ended up transferring the shop to someone else.

She was arguably the proprietress who came closest to bringing down the "Tongfu Black Shop"!