Chapter 50: Fame
evening.
Cao Jinxing took the [Panlong Stick] and [Seven Star Sword] home with him, and bought some roast chicken and wine from Huixianju for dinner.
It tasted pretty good the last time I ate it, but as soon as I got home, I realized I bought it too early.
"Brother Cao."
Zhang Chengfeng was waiting in front of the gate, followed by his butler Guan Chong.
"How did you come?"
Zhang Chengfeng is a very busy man now. After officially taking over Fengyun Villa, all the businesses, big and small, have to be managed by him, and he is very busy.
He also likes to study firearms, and this little hobby takes up all his spare time, so it is extremely difficult for ordinary people to meet him.
Zhang Chengfeng smiled and bowed, "My father has just recovered from his illness, so he asked me to come and invite Brother Cao to our home for a while... He wants to thank you in person for the eight years of hardship."
I see.
You should have told me earlier. I already bought the roast chicken...
"His injury is due to his root cause. It will take more than ten days or half a month to heal."
Seeing that he was sincere, Cao Jinxing's expression eased slightly, just like before, and said, "It's better not to bother with it anymore. Just focus on recuperating. It won't be too late to meet again when you're well again. Besides..."
Cao Jinxing said helplessly: "I have something to do tonight. I need to go to the ghost market to sell a few things and buy a few more by the way."
"Ghost market?"
Of course Zhang Chengfeng knew this place, as his family had a store there, and they sold his specialty, [Heavy Rain Pear Blossom Needles].
Zhang Chengfeng was a little disappointed, but he had expected it. Cao Jinxing was so nonchalant and never took the life-saving grace to heart, so naturally he wouldn't take it too seriously.
"Brother, what do you want to buy? Just let me know. It just so happens that my family has a store in the ghost market, so why don't I..."
"Stop."
Cao Jinxing said, "I know you have money, so let's put it this way. The natural treasures were traded in advance, so you should spend the money. As for everything else, you don't owe me anything, so there's no need to spend money. Besides, these things have troublesome origins, so don't take them on yourself... Okay, go back and take care of your father. The capital has been in turmoil lately."
He walked towards home. There was still some time before leaving the city, so he decided to fill his stomach first.
Zhang Chengfeng followed.
Cao Jinxing paused, and said with a headache: "Why are you so stubborn? I am tired of what I say."
Zhang Chengfeng said with a smile: "The ghost market is full of people who are so daring that they pass off inferior goods as good ones and flee far away afterwards. They even dare to cheat high-ranking officials. Why don't I go with you and help you?"
It's called helping, but in fact it's just watching.
Cao Jinxing thought about how ignorant he was that morning and realized he really needed someone in the industry to watch over him - he wanted to buy a good flute.
People who are not short of money certainly cannot suffer losses.
Even if we are just practicing, we need high-quality products!
Cao Jinxing thought for a moment and said, "Are you free now? Don't delay things."
"Don't worry, I'm free!"
Zhang Chengfeng said firmly. Brother Cao is too selfless, and I can't repay him even if I want to. It's not easy for him to help me, so I have to take some time off!
"All right then."
Cao Jinxing agreed and roasted the chicken in one go: "Want to eat?"
…
In a blink of an eye, the sun sets.
After eating and drinking, Cao Jinxing went to the Yuyan Cave in Liyu Mountain with Zhang Chengfeng to wait for the market to open.
He was dressed in a Feiyu suit and had an embroidered spring sword on his waist. He scared people away as soon as he arrived.
The cave entrance was originally crowded, but a piece of open space was spontaneously cleared within five feet around him, and there was only one Zhang Chengfeng.
Jinyiwei.
Or deputy captain.
If you don't stay away from it, what are you waiting for ?
The reputation of the Jinyiwei in the capital was second only to that of the Eastern Depot, but the situation was just the opposite outside the capital.
Anyway, no matter whether it is the first or the second, these two are the organizations that people in the underworld fear and hate the most.
Cao Jinxing didn't care about the looks of the crowd.
Soon, at the hour of Xu, red lanterns were hung at the entrance of the cave, the gates were opened, and the ghost market began.
"Let's sell our weapons first and exchange them for some elixirs."
Cao Jinxing followed the main force and walked in.
"Brother, these things are special. Ordinary stores dare not accept them, and even if they accept them, they can't sell them... It's better to go directly to the 'Three' stores. They have a strong foundation and many panaceas."
Zhang Chengfeng came up with an idea.
The three families he mentioned are the ones who are in charge of the Ghost Market, the Wu, Chen, and Huang families.
"OK."
Cao Jinxing didn't know much about the ghost market, so of course he listened to him. Zhang Chengfeng took him to a three-story building called "Qingyu Building".
"This is the store opened by the Huang family. They specialize in collecting rare treasures, magical weapons, and even elixirs. When my father was seriously ill, I bought a [Good Fortune Pill] here."
"oh?"
Cao Jinxing was surprised and looked at the small building carefully. He didn't expect that they had such great power!
[Creation Pill] As the name suggests, it can regenerate a person's fortune. It can grow flesh and bones, cure diseases and heal injuries, and restore strength in an instant. It is very rare.
This is life-saving stuff!
Lu Fu gave him a bottle, which only had five pills. He had used one before, and it made him sad to think about it.
Anyone would hide this kind of elixir, but the fact that he can sell it means he has more! This shows how profound his background is.
"Go in and take a look."
Cao Jinxing strode in.
The middle-aged shopkeeper inside had noticed him a long time ago. As soon as Cao Jinxing entered the door, he greeted him with a smile and said in a dignified manner: "I am Xie An, the shopkeeper of Qingyu Tower. I am honored to meet the Master Qianhu. Your presence really makes our small shop shine..."
"No need for polite words."
Cao Jinxing waved his hand and said, "I have three things to sell. Do you think Manager Xie would accept them?"
Xie An was stunned and noticed what he was holding in his hand - a long stick wrapped in white cloth and a black package.
"Can I take a look?"
Xie An did not say "dare", nor did he say "don't dare". Smart people know that you can't say everything you want to say. It's stupid to speak hastily.
Cao Jinxing nodded and handed over the package: "Look at these two first, they are acceptable, then look at the stick. Otherwise, it's useless to look at it."
“…”
Xie An became more cautious and opened it carefully. Inside was a dagger and a pair of gloves.
He was well-informed and recognized what was inside at once!
——The former is a family heirloom of Badao Villa, and the latter is the black iron gloves of the Smiling Tiger of the Twelve Zodiac .
Xie An's hand trembled!
Cao Jinxing smiled and said, "Can you take it?"
Xie An bowed with even greater respect, and extended his right hand, "Please invite Lord Cao to come into the elegant pavilion and take a seat at the top."
"oh?"
Cao Jinxing raised his eyebrows: "You know me? That's strange. Including this time, this is only my second time in the ghost market. How did Shopkeeper Xie know me?"
"Your Excellency is joking."
Xie An said: "First, he killed the twelve zodiac animals in the Opera House, then injured Zhao Siyuan, the 'Fire Cloud Blade', and today, he severely injured the Left Envoy of Mingzong Guangming and the Protector of the Dharma King... Lord Cao's reputation has risen rapidly. Although Xie An is not well-informed, he has heard of him..."
"hehe."
Cao Jinxing smiled and said meaningfully: "Interesting, what I did in the morning was spread in the evening. Either the Zhenfu Division is leaking a lot, or Manager Xie has connections..."
Most people would be scared to death if they heard this.
But Xie An looked strange: "Master Cao has misunderstood. This matter is not only known to us, but anyone with a little spies knows it... Master, do you know where the imperial prison is three miles south of the prison?"
“…”
Cao Jinxing's face changed.
The Imperial Prison is located in the west section of Chang'an Street, not far from the Zhenfu Division. Although it is a distance away from residential areas, it is three miles away...
Xie An said: "Huanniao Hutong is home to Tianxiaju Restaurant! This is a famous restaurant in the capital, and it is crowded every day. Three miles is still far for ordinary people, but it is only a few breaths for martial arts masters. At that time, the sound of the zither was heard everywhere, and many people heard it, but no one dared to approach. However, the scene of the Lord severely injuring the Ape King with [Xuantian Lianjianzhi] was witnessed by many famous heroes! You..."
“Alright, alright!”
Cao Jinxing quickly stopped talking, and it was like a public execution: "I'm sorry, I wronged you..."
He said helplessly, "Let's talk about business and turn the page..."
Grass!
How can I keep a low profile after this?
Everyone in the capital knows about this little thing!
Wouldn’t Emperor Mingzong hate me to death?
What does the Zhao family think?
What does the Yan family think?
Fuck!
He turned to Zhang Chengfeng and asked, "You know that too?"
Zhang Chengfeng asked curiously, "I know. I thought you knew it a long time ago..."
“…”
I know shit!
Cao Jinxing wanted to cry but had no tears...