Chapter 1132: Chapter 1132

1132: Chapter 1092: Searching for the Enemy 1132: Chapter 1092: Searching for the Enemy The funeral was well-attended, and Su Jingqian had also made the journey to be there.

However, he was the last to arrive, and when he did, he came with nearly a hundred men as his escort.

Upon reaching the City Lord’s Mansion, they prepared to bury the body in an open area at the back garden.

The servants of the City Lord’s Mansion had dug a pit for the coffin, and the enormous mahogany casket was carried over; with combined efforts, they placed the coffin into the pit.

Standing nearby, Huang Kai wept inconsolably, nearly unable to stand.

After a moment of silence from Lu Chuan, people around him began to fill the grave with soil.

“It seems that the City Lord’s last wish before his death was with Huang Kai’s wellbeing in mind; if he were to leave the City Lord’s Mansion now, I’m afraid he might encounter some accident.”

“That’s why they chose to bury him directly within the mansion; this way, there’s no need to go out.”

Hearing this, Su Jingqian slightly nodded, “That’s sound reasoning, but wasn’t Huang Kai kidnapped while he was here in the mansion?”

“Yes, that’s why in reality, it doesn’t make much difference.

Huang Kai’s situation is still very dangerous.”

Lu Chuan looked at him and said, “How about this?

Let Huang Kai stay at your Su Residence for a while.

With that, he would be under safe protection, right?

After I kill that bastard, this will all be over, and he can return.”

Su Jingqian hesitated briefly but then nodded, “Alright, no problem; let him come.

The Su family is absolutely safe, he won’t meet any accidents there.”

Lu Chuan clapped Su Jingqian on the shoulder, “Then I’ll have to trouble you with this, as I must go and track down the enemy’s whereabouts to see if that bastard Lu Ziyang has come out to buy medicinal herbs!”

Lu Chuan turned and left, departing from the funeral.

There weren’t many people at this funeral.

With the death of Huang Tiankang, the vast City Lord’s Mansion had few remaining who could support its burdens.

Huang Kai certainly couldn’t, and although Huang Tiankang’s brothers had some capabilities, they were insufficient to undertake such responsibility.

It seemed likely that the City Lord’s faction would become unstable, and might even collapse.

After leaving the City Lord’s Mansion, Lu Chuan took out his records.

There were still many families in the city dealing in medicinal herbs, some of which were archenemies of the Su family.

Now that the Su family had ceased their business operations, those other families must be thrilled, surely taking advantage of this time to make more money.

Among them, the Chen family was a slightly larger-scale faction.

Their family’s medicinal herb business in the city was not too big, but as a rival power to the Su family, they naturally wouldn’t stop their operations just because the Su family had.

Lu Chuan planned to visit this family first.

Lu Chuan rode towards the Chen Family Mansion.

Soon, he arrived in front of the Chen Family Mansion.

It wasn’t particularly large; looking inward, it was just a few somewhat larger Siheyuan-style courtyards connected together.

It seemed capable of accommodating four or five families living together—a small-scale family could fit comfortably.

As Lu Chuan arrived at the gate, the guards at first did not notice Lu Chuan and prepared to block the way.

But when one of them recognized it was Lu Chuan, his legs went weak with fright.

He exclaimed, hastily making way to the side, and the other guards, seeing this, couldn’t help but curiously ask, “What are you panicking for?”

“Move aside, don’t block the way!”

“Because the person coming is Lu Chuan!”

As soon as this was said, the other guard was taken aback and quickly took a step aside.

The guard on the left had not seen Lu Chuan before and took a curious look at him.

Lu Chuan stepped forward and said, “I am Lu Chuan; open the door.”

“Our Chen family has no ties with you; what brings you here now?”

Lu Chuan continued, “Is that something you should be asking?

I’m here to see your Family Head.”

Lu Chuan entered the mansion; the front courtyard was simple without any luxurious amenities.

After passing through a crossroads, Lu Chuan came to the guest reception room.

This place served as the guest reception room, the tea room, and even the dining room.

The Chen family was small in scale, so they had to make one room serve multiple functions.

After entering, the Chen Family Patriarch came up to greet him promptly.

You are Young Master Lu; I have long admired your reputation, and today I’ve finally seen you in person!”

The greeter was an old man, with pale hair and beard, clearly of an advanced age.

Lu Chuan took a seat at his invitation.

“Your Chen family’s business primarily revolves around trading Herbal Medicine, correct?”

The Chen Family Patriarch nodded repeatedly, “I am Chen Yutao.”

“That’s right, what you said is correct; this is our Chen family’s business.

You must have made a special effort to learn about us before coming, which is truly an honor for us.”

“Leaving that aside, is your family business still operating?”

Chen Yutao nodded slightly, “Yes, it is.

Business has been good these past few days, and today’s business was even better.”

Lu Chuan asked further, “Do you know why?”

I know, it’s because the Su family has ceased operations, no longer selling their wares, so we took over their clients.”

“And do you know why that is?”

“Could it be due to some significant reason?

For example, the Su family having problems with their supply of goods?”

Lu Chuan shook his head slightly, “You don’t need to know.

Right now, I want to see your Chen family’s account books.”

Hearing this, Chen Yutao became panicked, “See that?

That’s something we can’t show!

It’s the most precious thing to a family, something that absolutely cannot be shown to outsiders!”

“What if I must see it?”

“Then I’ll have to show you.”

“Caretaker, come here and bring over our accounts from today for Young Master Lu to see.”

He sighed helplessly, knowing Lu Chuan’s strength; naturally, he didn’t dare to offend Lu Chuan and could only comply obediently.

Soon, the caretaker came over carrying the account books.

“Our family has five stores that sell medicinal herbs; these are the accounts from yesterday and today, recording the items we’ve sold.”

“The business has been quite good and has doubled compared to the previous period.”

The caretaker said with a smile.

Chen Yutao took the account books and presented them with both hands to Lu Chuan.

“Please, have a look.”

Lu Chuan took a careful look through the accounts.

“This person, actually bought hundreds of medicinal herbs at once; very interesting.

They came yesterday, and again today.”

“Which store is this?”

“This is the account book from the Yuxing Street store.”

“Will he come again tomorrow?”

“I’m not sure about that, but…

it’s possible, right?”

“Master, the shopkeeper said that this big customer comes every day and always buys a hundred strands of assorted herbs; they’re very secretive and never say much when questioned.”

The caretaker added from the side.

That’s indeed a bit strange, but also quite normal; many alchemists are secretive like that.”

“Good, the fact that I’ve come to your mansion should not be spread around, and business should continue as usual tomorrow, as if I never came.”