Chapter 417 - 415: Zhao Zhuo’s Harassment
"You..."
Zhao Zhuo was obviously angered by Zhang Yufei, but he was here to capture someone, as his informant had reported that Manor Master Zhang was hiding in the carriage.
Therefore, he had no intention of continuing the argument with Zhang Yufei. Instead, he turned around and walked towards the handcart. The two servants, seeing Zhao Zhuo’s fierce gaze, immediately let go of the cart handles and stepped aside.
Chen Tianlong frowned, turned around, and stood in front of Zhao Zhuo, then calmly said, "Excuse me, have you asked for my permission to touch my things?"
"Haha, so now I, Zhao Zhuo, have to report to you before I do anything? Who do you think you are?" Zhao Zhuo taunted.
Although he knew that this guy in front of him had some skills, being able to break their Twelve Bronze Men Array, compared to his status as a Yellow Dao’s three-star Ancient Martial Cultivator, it was nothing.
"It doesn’t matter who I am. The key point is, these herbs are mine. If you want to touch them, better ask if my fist agrees!" Finishing his words, Chen Tianlong threw a punch directly.
Zhao Zhuo frowned, quickly dodged, and stepped back two steps. Zhang Yufei seized the opportunity to leap up and stood beside Chen Tianlong.
"Chen Tianlong, there are more than ten of them. Can the two of us handle this?"
"Whether we can handle it or not, we have to. I’m definitely taking the person back!" Chen Tianlong said firmly.
"Alright, then I’ll join you for a good fight," Zhang Yufei said through gritted teeth.
"Thank you, but... be careful."
Though Chen Tianlong was somewhat moved, he knew these people didn’t come with good intentions and wouldn’t be easy to deal with, especially that Zhao Zhuo, who undoubtedly had extraordinary strength.
Zhao Zhuo wasn’t reckless either. He heard that the prescription had already been submitted, only awaiting approval from the headquarters. So technically, there’s still hope for them to complete their mission. If things really escalated, offending the Manor Master wouldn’t be good.
This time, Zhao Zhuo’s task was to stop the Manor Master from leaving without permission, as for the other two, just have someone keep an eye on them.
"What are you doing, don’t you know they are two disciples of the old Manor Master Zhang Ju? Treating them like this is disrespectful to our old Manor Master! Don’t think I don’t know who you are, but there must always be a limit to things."
Li Sheng said in that raspy voice of his.
As expected, upon hearing this, Zhao Zhuo frowned. If what Li Sheng said was true, then he indeed was acting against principles, given that their company was in a cooperative relationship with Beiji Medical Manor, threatening them was quite excessive.
"Alright then, as long as this kid lets me check the cart and confirm there are no issues, I’ll let them go," Zhao Zhuo said plainly.
"This..."
"Okay, you’re the one who said it, don’t back out!"
Chen Tianlong interrupted Li Sheng, glaring at Zhao Zhuo unfriendly.
"Haha, Zhao Zhuo, as if I ever knew the meaning of backing out. Perhaps those two words don’t even exist in my dictionary," Zhao Zhuo said nonchalantly, "but if I find out you’ve hidden Manor Master Zhang inside, don’t blame me for being rude."
Beside him, Zhang Yufei’s palms were sweating. She was very brave just now, but seeing so many people, all seemingly holding long swords, if it came down to a fight, she had no chance of winning.
But now, they were about to check the cart, wouldn’t they be exposed? Why is Chen Tianlong still so calm? It left Zhang Yufei puzzled.
Zhao Zhuo didn’t do it himself; with his suspicious nature, he worried about an ambush. Otherwise, seeing Chen Tianlong so calm, without a trace of worry, something didn’t feel right.
Could the intelligence be wrong? Maybe the old Manor Master wasn’t hidden inside?
"Still checking? Taking your sweet time, if you’re not checking, we’re leaving," Chen Tianlong watched Zhao Zhuo being indecisive, showing a look of disdain.
"Why are you in such a hurry? Is there really something shady, and you want to escape quickly?" Seeing Chen Tianlong becoming anxious, Zhao Zhuo was more convinced there was something amiss inside.
So, he was constantly watching Chen Tianlong’s actions; if the old Manor Master was inside, Chen Tianlong would definitely make a move, either a surprise attack or a direct assault!
However, whatever method he chose, for Zhao Zhuo and his skilled team, no matter how capable Chen Tianlong was, he wouldn’t be able to escape this time.
"Chen Tianlong, what should we do?" Zhang Yufei leaned over and whispered to Chen Tianlong.
"Cold dish!"
Chen Tianlong shrugged, with a bitter smile.
Zhao Zhuo saw their actions and immediately ordered two subordinates to go over and lift the lid of the box on the cart.
The subordinates, upon receiving instructions, immediately acted. In no time, the lid was placed on the ground, revealing to everyone a large box full of herbs, though mostly tea leaves.
After all, tea leaves are lighter and wouldn’t crush the items below.
"Hehe, do you both really like drinking tea? There’s plenty on Taobao, why go through so much trouble dragging back so much tea?"
Zhao Zhuo intentionally said, having already assumed someone must be under the box.
"Mind your own business! I’ll do what I please, got a problem with that?"
Chen Tianlong’s attitude turned tough at this point.
"Haha... no problem, but placing so much tea on top, there’s probably something strange below, right?"
As Zhao Zhuo said this, his expression suddenly became extremely serious, instructing his two subordinates, "Clear away the tea on top and see what’s at the bottom of the box."
"Hold on!"
Suddenly, Chen Tianlong shouted, "These herbs are mine, and you think you can rummage through them at will, am I invisible or something?"
With that, Chen Tianlong pushed aside the two subordinates about to rummage through the herbs, then he stepped up to the cart. The surrounding dozen or so people dressed in black immediately drew their long swords, resembling samurai or ninjas from Japan.
Zhao Zhuo gestured for his subordinates to retreat and not to act rashly. After all, this was Beiji Medical Manor. Things weren’t clear yet, so they couldn’t recklessly make a move.
"So what do you want?"
Zhao Zhuo still smiled faintly, but his smile was more hideous than crying.
"I don’t want anything. But don’t you think touching someone else’s belongings freely comes at a cost?" Chen Tianlong said calmly.
"Cost? What cost do you want?"
"If there’s no one inside, your two subordinates who searched must each break an arm to show that rummaging through others’ things carries a price."
Chen Tianlong raised his head, his gaze firm. It’s not that he was ruthless, but dealing with such people, one must teach them a lesson and not be too easily bullied.
"Hiss..."
Zhao Zhuo clearly took a breath, surprised by Chen Tianlong’s ruthlessness. But thinking again, he chuckled; this must be the kid’s trick to threaten him, hoping to evade the crisis.
Kid, you’re ruthless, but I’m even more ruthless!