Chapter 540: Guo Hongyao (I)
Lijing Town, Xu Family.
Xu Xiao stood topless, exposing his muscular shoulders and arms to the morning air. He had taken a walk early this morning and noticed several things that left him uneasy. It felt like a few silver needles were pricking at the space between his eyebrows.
Hiding in the house, he clutched a jade pearl in his sleeve and sat cross-legged, pretending to be calm. However, his breath wavered, and his thoughts flickered with uncertainty.
This morning, Captain Chen has not patrolled the streets as usual… Either something has happened, or he has been transferred. If the Li Family intends to make a significant move, they won't be able to hide it from him, so they'll move him away first...
Though Xu Xiao had both Old Man Liu and Captain Chen in his grasp, he still lacked confidence. Deep down, he felt a constant unease surging within him. Liu Lingzhen's weak character was a concern; he had to put up a facade in front of her.
Though he looked down on them, he was acutely aware of the Li Family's deep roots. Keeping these two under his control increased the risk of exposure, amplifying his anxiety.
After going out to buy medicinal herbs, he passed by the tavern to check if Old Liu was drinking as usual, only to find the shop vandalized and closed.
He returned to the courtyard with doubt gnawing at him. A bad feeling welled up in his heart.
If the Li Family were truly plotting against me, they wouldn't send just anyone to do it... But why would they go to such lengths? Who would act so obviously then so discreetly...?