Stealing the Pen: Kirin's Primordial Lotus

Gong Ziyu was choked by Bai Jiu's sudden fall, and a mouthful of wine went into his trachea and hit his chest, causing him to lose his breath instantly. For a moment, Gong Yuanzheng didn't know whether to say that Bai Jiu fell in a very good position, or that Gong Ziyu was just unlucky.

After a period of chaos, Bai Jiu and Gong Ziyu were carried into the clinic by the guards.

After Gong Shangjiao came back from the Zhiren Hall, he heard the barbell-like laughter in the clinic, and the words that still linger in his ears, "That look is like the chicken head on the table at the New Year's banquet with its eyes open."

When Gong Shangjiao pushed the door open, Gong Zishang was still there clapping his hands on the table and laughing. The man who looked like the mountain guard at the back mountain was surrounded by a circle of people, including Zhuo Yichen, Zhu Yan who suddenly appeared a few years ago, and a woman who looked very much like Gong Ziyu's long-deceased Madam Lan, a heroic woman carrying an exquisitely crafted bow and arrow, and a yellow-haired man who looked very innocent.

“Hahahahahahahahahahaha——” Gong Zishang raised her head, wow! Gong Shangjiao’s dead fish face was looking down at her, like the eldest brother and the second in command under all circumstances.

"Ahem~ Brother Shangjiao~ You're back~" Gong Zishang was choked by his own saliva. After coughing a few times, he pinched his throat and looked at Gong Shangjiao who slowly walked in.

"Mr. Jiao, I haven't seen you for a long time. Are you doing well?" Zhuo Yichen felt a little guilty. After all, it would have been fine if he just heard someone chirping here, but he was discovered by someone.

"Master Xiao Zhuo, everything is fine!" Gong Shangjiao nodded at Zhuo Yichen.

"Who are these people?" Gong Shangjiao turned his head to the people around Zhuo Yichen and asked.

"You should know this person, Zhu Yan, the top demon in the Great Wilderness. He is now stationed in the Demon Collection Bureau on earth and is a member of the Demon Collection Team. His alias on earth is Zhao Yuanzhou." Zhuo Yichen first pointed at Zhao Yuanzhou beside him and introduced him.

Zhuo Yichen introduced Bai Jiu, who was lying on the bed, to Gong Shangjiao. "This Bai Jiu is half human, half god, a famous young doctor in Tiandu City. He is now a doctor in the Monster Collection Division and one of the main members of the Monster Collection Team."

Bai Jiu awkwardly propped up half of his body and nodded towards Gong Shangjiao. After all, he was picking crickets behind someone's back and was caught red-handed. He was just looking for a hole in the ground and was trying to get into it.

Zhuo Yichen turned to the yellow-haired boy lying beside Bai Jiu's bed, "This is the grandson of Kunlun Mountain God Ying Zhao, Ying Lei. He is a little mountain god and the cook of the Monster Collection Bureau. He cooks delicious dishes. Every time Brother Yuanzheng comes back to Tiandu, he can eat two more bowls of rice at every meal."

Gong Zishang curled his lips when he heard Zhuo Yichen introduce Ying Lei. He probably wanted to recruit people to the palace in the next second to cook for his beloved brother.

As expected, when Gong Shangjiao heard the words "cook, brother Yuanzheng, eat two more bowls", his eyes lit up, "I wonder if the little mountain god is willing to come to the palace to work? Monthly salary is not a problem, as long as I can make brother Yuanzheng not picky about food and eat a few more bowls of rice."

"Mr. Jiao, to be honest, I don't have such an idea at the moment. I feel that I am living very comfortably in this Ji Yao Si, and I haven't thought about developing somewhere else. Hehe, but I still have to thank you very much for your praise and recognition of my cooking skills!" Ying Lei laughed heartily and waved his hands repeatedly to politely refuse Gong Shangjiao's kind invitation.

Then, he lowered his head like a child and started arguing with Bai Jiu beside him. The atmosphere between the two seemed particularly relaxed and happy.

At the same time, Zhuo Yichen, who was standing at the side, smiled and introduced the two women behind him to Gong Shangjiao. He first pointed to the graceful and beautiful woman on the left and said, "This is Miss Pei Sijing, from the famous Pei family in Tiandu. She has also learned exquisite archery skills and is now a fierce general in the Monster Collection Division! It is worth mentioning that, like Master Jiao, she has a younger brother who she loves very much."

After saying that, Zhuo Yichen turned his gaze to the gentle, dignified and beautiful woman on the right and continued to introduce: "This woman's name is Wen Xiao. She is the adopted daughter of Lord Fan from the Monster Collection Division. She is the current White Ze Goddess and also an important member of the Monster Collection Division."

After listening to Zhuo Yichen's introduction, Gong Shangjiao always had a polite and humble smile on his face. He took a small step forward, bent slightly, bowed to everyone, and said softly: "Gong Shangjiao meets you all here! It is my honor to meet you all today." Although Gong Shangjiao is a man of the world, he knows that everyone in the Demon Collection Bureau works for the government and their status should not be underestimated, so he was polite and did not dare to neglect them at all.

At this time, one of them responded, "Mr. Jiao, you are too polite! Since you are the elder brother of Yuanzheng, then we are naturally a family. There is no need for family members to be so polite. We should interact more in the future!"

"Brother!" Gong Yuanzheng trotted over from outside the clinic, the sound of clanging accompanied by the sound of things above his head.

"Yuan Zheng." Gong Shangjiao turned his head and looked at Gong Yuanzheng who was rushing towards him.

Zhao Yuanzhou leaned close to Zhuo Yichen's ear and whispered, "No matter how you look at it, I still think Master Xiao Zhuo is better looking!"

Zhuo Yichen immediately hit Zhao Yuanzhou's abdomen with his elbow. Zhao Yuanzhou immediately covered his stomach and supported Zhuo Yichen's shoulders, pointing at him with a painful expression, "Women are the most vicious! No, how could Master Xiao Zhuo be a woman?"

The noisy day passed, and in the evening, the Yellow Jade Guard from the Zhiren Palace came and said, "Master Jiao, Master Zhiren wants you to come over. It's about the bride that Wufeng planted this time."

Gong Shangjiao looked at the newcomer with sharp eyes, "I understand."

Gong Yuanzheng was about to speak when he was stopped by Gong Shangjiao, "Brother Yuanzheng, I'm afraid you won't be able to sleep tonight. You should be careful at the palace gate."

Gong Shangjiao seemed to have noticed something and told Gong Yuanzheng that everything should be discussed after he came back.

Gong Yuanzheng looked at his brother who left just after they met. His eyes, which were shining brightly just now, were instantly filled with starlight.

"Oh~ Brother Yuanzheng~, Brother Shangjiao is not with you, but you still have me, your sister~" Gong Zishang walked to Gong Yuanzheng with a giggle, put her arm around him, and dragged him into the clinic.

Although Gong Shangjiao left, he left his trusted subordinate Jin Fu with Gong Yuanzheng. Although he knew very well that Yuanzheng would be fine with Zhuo Yichen and the others around, he had to prepare for the worst. What if Zhuo Yichen and the others were not with Yuanzheng? What if Wufeng lured the tiger away from the mountain and led everyone away?

When Gong Shangjiao arrived at the Zhiren Hall, he first knocked on the door. After entering the Zhiren Hall, he found that only Zhiren was sitting on a high platform.

"Shangjiao is here. Thank you for your hard work over the years! I have to ask you to come so late because I have something important to discuss with you." Gong Hongyu pointed to the chair opposite and asked Gong Shangjiao to sit down and talk.

Gong Shangjiao has been killing Wufeng and traitors for many years, and has already made a great name for himself in the martial arts world. Now, when facing the blade that he once felt was unattainable, he will find that the blade that was high above him is just like this. "It's not hard for Gongmen, Shangjiao should do this."

"Shang Jiao! Wu Feng has been afraid of you over the years, and the Jianghu has respected you! It can be seen how much suffering you have endured, how much blood you have shed, and how many injuries you have suffered outside. These are things that we, the protected people, cannot understand. Perhaps Yuan Zheng can feel it when he is healing your wounds." There was a strange light flashing in Gong Hongyu's eyes, but he spoke warm words.

Gong Shangjiao still had a cold face and kept his head down without saying a word, but when he heard Gong Hongyu mention Gong Yuanzheng, there was a hint of tenderness in his eyes.

"This time Wufeng specially sent someone to inform us that there is an assassin of theirs hidden among these brides. Although we set up a trap last night and took advantage of Ziyu's kindness, and with the cooperation of Yuanzheng, we found a Wufeng assassin, but we don't know whether there are other assassins hiding among them!" Gong Hongyu naturally knew that these brides were sent by the allies of Gongmen. If they were all killed, it would be equivalent to cutting off one's own arm. But if he didn't kill them, who knew how many assassins would emerge from these brides to kill everyone in Gongmen?

"What does wielding a blade mean?" Gong Shangjiao naturally knew the meaning behind these brides.

"Wear the blade!" Gong Huanyu suddenly broke into the Blade Hall at this moment.

"What are you shouting for?" Gong Hongyu was interrupted by Gong Huanyu who suddenly arrived. He frowned and a gloomy look flashed in his eyes.

"Wield the blade, this is the news that my brother Yuanzheng just sent from the dungeon. It's about the bladeless assassin." Gong Huanyu naturally did not miss the strange look in Gong Hongyu's eyes.

Gong Huanyu lowered his head and couldn't help but mock himself: Let you, the hypocritical old Deng, live a little longer. After I lure Gong Shangjiao away, I will settle the score with you!

"Then I'll leave first." Gong Shangjiao said goodbye, but was stopped by Gong Hongyu. "No problem, I happened to have something else to tell you. It's okay for you to stay and listen."

Gong Huanyu's eyes darkened. He naturally knew that Gong Hongyu was talking about the replacement of the young master. When he raised his eyes again, he looked at Gong Hongyu and Gong Shangjiao in panic, "The assassin who was captured this time is Zheng Nanyi from the Hunyuan Zheng family!"

"What!" Gong Hongyu naturally knew what these words meant.

The Hunyuan Zheng family has always been the most staunch supporter of the palace gate, just like the palace gate’s former in-laws, the Gushan Sect, they are both the palace gate’s most steadfast allies.

"Shang Jiao, I now order you to go and investigate the situation of the Hunyuan Zheng family immediately!" Gong Hongyu immediately changed his expression and gave the order.

Gong Shangjiao was also extremely shocked. When he was mediating outside, he had a close relationship with the Zheng family. That was why the Hunyuan Zheng family chose to send their daughter to the palace to pray for its protection.

However, now that the daughter of Hunyuan Zheng family turned out to be a sharp assassin, I am afraid that the Zheng family cannot escape the disaster. I just don’t know if it will be too late to see the old friend of the Zheng family for the last time.

"Shangjiao obeys the order!" After receiving the order, Gong Shangjiao flicked his cloak and strode out of the Blade Hall without notifying anyone. He only took away the elite team that had always followed him when doing business.