Joy of Life: Invincible Starting from Basic Swordsmanship

Chapter 40: Unexpected Event, Sean Arrives

"Forge a set of swords? Are you sure?"

Fan Xian confirmed.

"What? You think this requirement is too low? No problem, I can increase it."

"No need. I've agreed to your request. Once I officially take over the three workshops, I'll help you with the forging."

"Okay, I'll go with you then."

Why would Ye Chengfeng make this request?

The reason is simple: all the smelting technology that Ye Qingmei developed back then was in the three major workshops. In addition to smelting technology, there were other technologies as well.

For example, the brewing technology of Dongyi City, and the only one that did not benefit from Ye Qingmei's success was Northern Qi.

"Now you can tell me what the information is!"

"Hehe, this intelligence is closely related to you, and also to Emperor Qing."

Seeing that Ye Chengfeng was still keeping him in suspense, Fan Xian really wanted to beat him up again.

"Are you going to tell me or not?"

"You are Emperor Qing's son."

"What?"

"I said, you are the son of Emperor Qing, the prince of Southern Qing."

"What good does it do you to cheat me like this?"

"You don't believe me? Think about it carefully. I don't believe that when Emperor Qing saw you, there wasn't the slightest flaw in his demeanor."

Fan Xian fell silent, it was unclear whether he believed it or remained skeptical.

Judging from Fan Xian's expression right now, he is definitely not at peace inside.

Seeing his expression, Ye Chengfeng almost couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"You're really not lying to me?"

Fan Xian asked Ye Chengfeng again to confirm.

"What's the point of me lying to you? Your 'adoptive father' Fan Jian probably knows about this, and Chen Pingping definitely knows too. You can confirm it with them."

Although Ye Chengfeng's words made a lot of sense, Fan Xian would not ask Fan Jian, much less Chen Pingping.

Especially Chen Pingping, Fan Xian has already begun to suspect Chen Pingping.

"Okay, while this information surprises me, I'm a little curious how you knew it. You're not much older than me, are you?"

"As expected, if I tell Fan Xian this information, he'll ask me how I found out."

Ye Chengfeng really couldn't explain the source of the information.

But he can fool people!

"Don't worry about how I found out; it's my secret."

"Hehe, just use your imagination!"

Ye Chengfeng refused to reveal his source, and Fan Xian had no way to force him to do so, so he could only stare at Ye Chengfeng helplessly.

"snort!"

Fan Xian was completely at a disadvantage, which made him very unhappy, but he was helpless against Ye Chengfeng.

At this moment, Wang Qinian suddenly rushed in anxiously.

"Something terrible has happened, sir!"

"What happened, Lao Wang?"

Wang Qinian didn't speak immediately, but looked at Ye Chengfeng.

"It's alright, he's not exactly an outsider, just tell me."

"Sean and General Shangshan, along with Young Master Yan, have gone to Northern Qi!"

"Furthermore, Tiger Guard and Young Master Ye's eight sword attendants were tied up by these two and left at the entrance of the post station!"

"What?"

Fan Xian and Ye Chengfeng said in unison.

"Don't worry, sir, they only suffered minor injuries and are not in any danger."

"Old Wang, take some men and treat them first. I'll discuss it with Ye Chengfeng."

This matter shouldn't have involved Ye Chengfeng.

However, Zhan Doudou sent out eight sword servants, and Ye Chengfeng also caused Xiao En a lot of trouble.

This was clearly Sean's way of retaliating against and warning Ye Chengfeng.

What's your opinion on this?

Fan Xian couldn't understand why Xiao En hadn't killed him.

Ye Chengfeng stroked his chin and paced back and forth.

"I understand. He doesn't want Yan Bingyun to stay in Northern Qi, but he also wants to reunite with his grandson."

"What the hell?"

"Think about it, Sean has been imprisoned for so many years, and now he finally knows he has a grandson. Even if this grandson is trained to be a spy for an enemy country, what do you think will happen in this situation?"

Ye Chengfeng had made it very clear, and Fan Xian naturally understood as well.

"Does he want to spend some time with Yan Bingyun?"

"That should be the case. If we're right, it probably won't be long before Sean secretly comes to see you. You might even be able to use that to blackmail him into telling you the secrets he knows."

Fan Xian looked at Ye Chengfeng strangely.

"This guy is too cunning, his mind works way too fast! He figured it all out in such a short time?"

"If he really comes looking for me, I will naturally agree to Sean's request to take Yan Bingyun back to Qing Kingdom, and I will even spare his life."

Fan Xian knew, of course, what Yan Bingyun would face after he brought her back to Nanqing.

He will most likely go from being a meritorious official to a traitor.

Of course, this also depends on whether the Northern Qi is prepared to publicize this matter extensively.

If Northern Qi did not publicize this matter, then Yan Bingyun would only need to face the inquiries from Emperor Qing and others.

Because of this incident, Ye Chengfeng stayed at the post station.

He also planned to lend a hand when Xiao En approached Fan Xian.

Of course, Fan Xian will also have to pay a price.

Ye Chengfeng's request was simple: Fan Xian had to agree that Dongyi City could order a batch of fine swords from the three major workshops every year.

At this time, Fan Xian still did not understand the extent to which the smelting technology of the three major workshops had reached.

Otherwise, I would never have agreed to Ye Chengfeng's request.

The smelting technology mastered by the three major workshops is the lifeblood of the Qing Kingdom and has never been sold to other countries.

Of course, smuggling doesn't count; Li Yunrui and Li Chengze's previous smuggling business definitely included these.

But these are things that can't be made public.

Ye Chengfeng's requirement is to order openly and legitimately, which will definitely encounter many obstacles.

These troubles belong to Fan Xian; Ye Chengfeng wouldn't care about them.

Sure enough, not even the next day, Sean came looking for Fan Xian that very night.

Sean did not bring Shangshan Hu on this trip; instead, he brought Yan Bingyun alone.

Inside the room, Ye Chengfeng and Fan Xian sat leisurely at the table.

Fine wine and delicacies were laid out on the table, as if waiting for Sean to arrive.

Sean didn't stand on ceremony and went straight to the head seat to sit down.

"You two little foxes, you knew I'd come?"

"Senior Xiao, is this how you treat your grandson?"

Ye Chengfeng looked at the sack that Sean had casually tossed on the ground.

As expected, the sack contained Yan Bingyun.

"Since the child isn't close to me, his grandfather, I naturally have to discipline him."

Fan Xian wiped the unfounded sweat from his forehead. In his mind, given Yan Bingyun's personality, it was impossible for him to believe Xiao En.

It would be strange if Yan Bingyun could listen to Sean and be close to him.

"May I ask what business Senior Xiao has with me?"

Sean didn't speak, but instead carefully examined Fan Xian.

He hadn't noticed it before, or perhaps he hadn't considered it from that angle.

Looking at Fan Xian now, Xiao En sighed softly, "He does indeed resemble her somewhat back then."

Sean had met Ye Qingmei and even spent a long time with her.

"Similar? Are you talking about my mother?"

"That's right, I hope you can save my life and my grandson's life. If you agree, I will tell you the secret of the temple."

If Sean had asked him to protect Yan Bingyun, Fan Xian could have understood, but now that he himself is included as well.

Fan Xian just didn't understand!

The danger Yan Bingyun might encounter is in Nanqing, while Xiao En's crisis comes from Grandmaster Ku He.

Fan Xian asked himself if he had the ability to protect Xiao En. No, it's not that he couldn't protect Xiao En.

If Wu Zhu stays by Xiao En's side, Ku He will definitely not have a chance to make a move, but such a thing is simply impossible.