Chapter 67 Silver Money

  After listening to Zhao Ji's explanation, the tense expressions of the people in the merchant group relaxed a bit, but those guards did not put away their swords and still had some defensive and vigilant intentions.

  "Alright, everyone quickly put away your weapons and don't clash with Master Yan."

  Just as Zhao Ji was secretly displeased in his heart, the leader of the merchant group, Luo Qingyun's "young lady" finally spoke up.

  The woman's prestige in the merchant group seemed not small. As soon as she spoke, no one dared to disobey, including Luo Qingyun, and they all put away their swords.

  "Little girl Luo Qiushi pays her respects to your honor."

  She stepped forward, came to Zhao Ji's front, the woman knelt down and saluted, smiled like a flower, and said with gratitude: "Thank you, sir, for your righteousness and saving our lives. Autumn water is grateful beyond words."

  "Haha, no need for that, being chivalrous and righteous is what we narrow-minded people should do, but I couldn't help but bow to Miss Luo."

  He burst into three loud laughs, his hands clasped together in a gesture of joy, and said with great relish.

  "Mr. En's broad-minded and chivalrous, with noble moral integrity, which makes Autumn Water admire him endlessly. I wonder if Mr. En would be willing to reveal his name, so that Autumn Water can remember his kindness."

  Lu Qiushi flattered again.

  For the first time, he played a heroic role and saved a stunningly beautiful woman. A hint of pride that couldn't be suppressed floated in Zhao Ji's heart.

  However, Zhao Ji's temperament was strong and his mind was very clear. He didn't become arrogant and complacent under Luo Qiushui's praise and admiring gaze, and he could still remain calm and composed.

  "My name is Zhao Ji, from now on, Luo Niang will call me by my name, don't mention 'En Gong' again, it was just a small effort."

  Lu Qiu Shui bowed his head in respect, and Zhao Ji said with a courteous smile.

  Lu Qiushui's expression didn't change, and he said sincerely: "For Master Yan, what happened just now might have been just a trivial matter, but for us, it was a matter of life and death. How could I not be grateful?"

  "Yes, Master, thanks to your timely assistance just now. Otherwise, Luo Qingyun would have been a dead man. I'm deeply grateful for your great kindness."

  At this time, Luo Qingyun also walked over, kneeling on one knee and tearfully said.

  "Brother Luo, quickly get up."

  Zhao was shocked and hurriedly went to help him up.

  He placed his hands on Luo Qingyun's arms and tried to lift her up with force, but felt a resistant power, unable to lift her for the time being.

  Zhao Ji's eyebrows rose, and a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. With a swift movement of his internal energy, he exerted a force equivalent to a thousand pounds in his hands, instantly lifting Luo Qingyun up from her single-knee kneeling position.

  "Mr. En's moral character is profound and admirable, Lu Qingyun has great respect for him."

  Unable to withstand Zhao Ji's power, Luo Qingyun stood up with the trend, and under a bow, he said with some admiration.

  "Qingyun, you're being reckless again! How can you be so disrespectful to our benefactor? Hurry up and apologize!"

  "Old Fu" came over, first scolding Luo Qingyun a sentence, and then, with the same great courtesy, he kowtowed to Zhao Ji and said: "Lao Fu, the old servant of the Luo family, has been saved by your excellency's kindness. I am already an old man, and my days are numbered. Even if I were killed by bandits, it wouldn't matter. But if Miss Luo suffered even a slight injury, how could I face Master?"

  "Master Fu, don't say that. You've been with the Luo family for decades, always loyal and diligent, busy with work, your contributions are not small. The Luo family can't do without you, let alone Autumn Water, who cannot succeed without your support and help."

  Luofu's words made Luqiushui burst into tears, and she was suddenly moved. She rushed into Luofu's arms and said excitedly.

  The two men hugged each other and wept bitterly, the scene was very touching, Lo Qingyun and the guards saw it, they were all secretly moved, some people secretly wiped away their tears.

  After venting their emotions, Luo Fu and Luo Qiushui finally calmed down and noticed Zhao Ji standing awkwardly to the side. Luo Fu apologized, "Sir, I'm really sorry, we two lost our composure and made a fool of ourselves in front of you."

  "Hehe, no need to be polite, Master and Luogu are like father and daughter, their relationship is very deep. I'm quite envious."

  Zhao smiled lightly and said.

  Then several people said a few more polite words, and under Zhao Ji's repeated refusals, Luo Qiushui, Luo Fu, and Luo Qingyun finally stopped calling him "Master".

  Being chivalrous and righteous, helping others with pleasure, and upholding justice is a matter of great pride. Zhao Ji may secretly feel complacent in his heart, but that doesn't mean he wants others to make a fuss about these things.

  Zhao Ji was a person who feared trouble the most. After saving someone, if others showed too much gratitude and enthusiasm, he would feel somewhat uncomfortable, as if saving people was done with ulterior motives.

  Lu Qiu Shui, Lu Fu and Lu Qing Yun thanked Zhao Ji repeatedly. The guards in the merchant group, as well as those who were not good at martial arts, also came forward one by one to express their gratitude, all of whom were sincere and grateful, which made Zhao Ji feel a bit overwhelmed.

  "Brother Zhao, where are you going? Are you heading towards Sifang City?"

  Under Zhao Ji's repeated corrections, Luo Qiushui finally stopped calling him "En Gong" and changed to "Zhao Dage", which he no longer wanted to change.

  "Not bad, I have something important to attend to with Brother Yuan in Sifang City."

  Zhao Ji had no intention of hiding anything.

  Luo Qiushui was overjoyed and said with a smile: "Zhao brother, we are also going to Sifang City. Since we're traveling in the same direction, why don't we travel together?"

  "Brother Yuan, what's your intention?"

  Zhao Ji was not good at making decisions on his own and would at least consult with Yuan Chengzhi.

  Yuan Chengzhi said indifferently: "You decide."

  In the world of Bi Xue Jian, Yuan Chengzhi is considered a veteran of the Jianghu, having experienced many ups and downs, and has long passed the age where he likes to show off. Moreover, his nature is calm and gentle, and he does not think highly of his own martial arts skills compared to Zhao's, instead considering it shameful to be superior to him.

  "Alright, I promise."

  Facing Luo Qiu Shui's expectant gaze, Zhao Ji readily agreed.

  The discussion was settled, and Luo Qiushui directed the people in the merchant group to clean up the scene. Those who were supposed to dig graves dug graves, and those who were supposed to bury bodies buried bodies. Everything was done in an orderly manner.

  As a woman, Luo Qiushui commanded with determination and authority. Those under her command followed her orders without question, not one person disobeyed her, it was truly rare.

  In his own field of expertise, Luo Qiushui showed an extraordinary temperament, a mix of confidence and vigor, reminiscent of Hua Mulan's bravery on the battlefield.

  Fought fiercely with the bandits, many of the merchant team's guards died. When burying the dead in a pit, an atmosphere of grief and indignation naturally spread out, and some emotional people even sobbed quietly.

  The merchant group was very busy, and Zhao Ji didn't idle around either. A group of bandits, except for Du Qianjun, were all killed, and all their belongings, Zhao Ji wouldn't let go of them.

  Forty or so bandits, each one turned over, and on every body, more or less, some silver was found, in addition to which a considerable number of arms and horses were also obtained.

  Originally, Yuan Chengzhi somewhat disapproved of searching the corpse and wanted to stop Zhao Ji, but in the end he remained silent under his few words.

  This time out, for Ling Shuanghua to buy various medicines on the prescription, Zhao Ji brought not many silver coins, not that he didn't want to bring more, but his purse was embarrassed.

  Qiao Mu Town was almost depleted of its silver, and they were headed to Si Fang City. Zhao Ji had originally planned to take advantage of the situation and find a way to get some more silver.

  On the way, this episode happened to solve Zhao Ji's shortage of silver, and he naturally couldn't stop Zhao Ji from raising funds after telling Yuan Chengzhi about it.