Chapter 138: Zhangsun Jincheng

When Xiao Nianrou and Chu Tian were in the heat of passion, they were startled by a bloody hand slapping the window. Even if they were in the midst of intimacy, it would instantly turn calm, not to mention that they were just at the beginning of their passion.

Xiao Nianrou was still an innocent girl. Although she seemed warm - hearted and open tonight, it was due to long - suppressed impulses, the stimulation of alcohol, and her admiration for Chu Tian that she took the initiative to throw herself into Chu Tian's arms. Now, being frightened by a莫名其妙的 bloody hand, her dazed mind immediately became extremely clear. Like a little girl who had done something wrong, she tightly hugged Chu Tian, with a hint of fear in her eyes. Chu Tian stroked her hair and kissed her cheek, calming Xiao Nianrou down.

Chu Tian helped Xiao Nianrou tidy up her clothes and then placed her in the driver's seat. He opened the car door and got out to check the owner of the bloody hand. Before taking two steps, he saw a black figure lying beside the car. Chu Tian went back to the car to get a flashlight and walked over slowly. After the experience of the "active doctor" attacking on a rainy night, Chu Tian had become much more vigilant. He circled around the black figure half a circle. In the faint light, he clearly saw that the person was covered in blood. Feeling no immediate danger, he took a few steps forward, gathered his inner strength to protect himself, and then used his hand to turn the face that was buried on the ground.

When Chu Tian took a look, he was shocked. It was Gu Jian.

It was actually Gu Jian, the one who had injured Chu Tian in Shuixiehuadu but then proudly admitted defeat, the Gu Jian whom Chu Tian was surprised to consider a peerless master. Now, he looked haggard and pale, with six or seven wounds on his body. Chu Tian felt Gu Jian's pulse, which was faint and weak. Chu Tian was secretly shocked. Who had injured the god - like Gu Jian like this? Whose martial arts skills were so much higher than Gu Jian's?

Without time to think further, Chu Tian quickly helped Gu Jian up, opened the car door of the Audi, and placed Gu Jian flat in the back seat. Then he said to Xiao Nianrou, "Go back to Shuixiehuadu, full speed."

Xiao Nianrou was a bit scared when she saw Chu Tian carrying a bloody person into the car. But seeing Chu Tian's calm and confident expression, she felt more at ease. Hearing Chu Tian's words to go back to Shuixiehuadu, she immediately turned the car around and drove straight in the direction of Shuixiehuadu, running several red lights along the way.

Hai Zi and Guang Zi hadn't gone to sleep yet. Suddenly, they were shocked to see Chu Tian and Xiao Nianrou bring back a bloody person, thinking they had hit someone with their car. Then, seeing Gu Jian's face, Hai Zi and Guang Zi were even more stunned and shocked. They knew Gu Jian's martial arts skills, which could be described as being able to kill a person within ten steps and take the enemy's head in a million - strong army. If he hadn't been too proud to take advantage of Chu Tian that night, it was hard to say who would have won the fight.

Chu Tian didn't have time to explain much to them. He said anxiously, "Brother Hai, please call a doctor. Brother Guang, please bring a basin of clear water to the room. I'll treat his injuries first. Otherwise, Gu Jian might really go to see the King of Hell alone before the doctor arrives."

Hai Zi, Guang Zi, and Xiao Nianrou wanted to laugh when they heard Chu Tian still making jokes, but they also knew that human life was at stake, so they each got busy.

Chu Tian placed Gu Jian in the guest room, slowly cut Gu Jian's clothes open with a fruit knife, then helped Gu Jian sit up. After glancing at the wounds, he placed his right palm on Gu Jian's back, gently channeled his inner energy. The inner energy accumulated in his dantian rushed up against the Governor Vessel Meridian and continuously flowed out from his palm into Gu Jian's body.

Guang Zi personally brought in a basin of clear water and gently placed it down. Knowing that Chu Tian was treating Gu Jian's injuries, he didn't speak anymore, quietly backed out of the door, and guarded it himself to prevent Chu Tian from being disturbed.

Time passed bit by bit. Chu Tian looked at the unconscious Gu Jian with some tension. After the time it took to drink a cup of tea, Gu Jian still didn't improve, while Chu Tian, who was channeling his energy, gradually felt tired. His face was serious, and his clothes were slightly wet with sweat, indicating that the situation was critical. Chu Tian slightly opened his eyes and suddenly increased his energy.

With a "puff" sound, Gu Jian suddenly opened his mouth and spat out a mouthful of black blood. Chu Tian was shocked at first, but then he was delighted. For anyone suffering from internal injuries, as long as the internal blood stasis was cleared, there would be no life - threatening danger. Chu Tian, of course, knew this common sense. The initial shock was because when he suddenly saw Gu Jian spitting out such a large amount of black and stinky blood, which was obviously poisoned, he was shocked by a reflex. But as a martial artist, seeing the blood stasis spit out, he naturally knew that Gu Jian had passed a critical period and was delighted.

Seeing that Gu Jian's face had improved, Chu Tian wiped the sweat from his face, laid Gu Jian flat, and slowly cleaned his wounds with clear water. After Chu Tian finished dealing with it, he secretly sighed that Gu Jian was really lucky. He had three knife wounds, two stick wounds, and two gunshot wounds, all of which were fired at close range. Miraculously, none of these wounds had hit vital parts. Moreover, Gu Jian should have been poisoned first, but he had used his internal strength to gather and seal the poisoned blood, so he was able to survive.

Just as Chu Tian stepped out of the door, Hai Zi was coming with several doctors. Chu Tian nodded, gave the room to the doctors, and sat down on the sofa. Xiao Nianrou had become meek again and obediently handed a glass of milk to Chu Tian. Chu Tian smiled slightly and didn't stand on ceremony. He gulped it down in a few sips.

Hai Zi and Guang Zi came over, looking extremely curious. They sat down and asked Chu Tian how he had brought back the injured Gu Jian and who had injured such a powerful Gu Jian like this.

Chu Tian briefly described the situation in the bar and how he had accidentally found Gu Jian, naturally omitting the vivid scenes of himself and Xiao Nianrou to avoid unnecessary complications.

Hai Zi and Guang Zi's interest was suddenly attracted by Chu Tian's defeat of Lin Xiongjun and Fang Datong. Hai Zi stroked his bald head and said to himself, "Damn it, Lin Xiongjun is getting more and more degenerate. He does things like bullying men and women, but he's not so active in dealing with the Axe Gang. The reputation of the Jiang Gang is being ruined by these people."

Guang Zi felt a surge of pleasure, as if he could feel the satisfaction of Chu Tian smashing two beer bottles on Fang Datong. He said happily, "Third brother, you should have been more ruthless. Hai Zi and I are not convenient to beat them up. You can help us beat them a few more times and smash a few more beer bottles, making those bastards scurry around in pain and cry for their parents."

Chu Tian smiled slightly and naturally understood Hai Zi and Guang Zi's feelings. Suddenly, he changed the subject and said, "Two brothers, and Nianrou, remember not to talk to anyone about Gu Jian, and don't let those brothers talk about it either. Otherwise, we will also be in danger."

Hai Zi, Guang Zi, and Xiao Nianrou all nodded solemnly. Just think of how powerful the person who injured Gu Jian was, considering that even Gu Jian was injured like this.

That night, the doctors spent several hours before coming out with a smile, saying proudly, "After rescue, the person is out of danger. He's just physically weak and may be unconscious for a few days. Let him have a few more bottles of glucose and rest well, and he will gradually recover."

Only then did Chu Tian and the others relax and let out a long sigh of relief.

Xiao Nianrou refused to go back to Yunshui Mountain Residence tonight, using fear as an excuse to stay at Shuixiehuadu. Chu Tian had no choice but to let her stay. He would send her back to Yunshui Mountain Residence in person the next day when Eight - Master came back and also take the opportunity to see Dahu and Xiaohu.

The next afternoon, Chu Tian sent Xiao Nianrou to Yunshui Mountain Residence. Xiao Sirou was already waiting at the gate. She looked at the two of them up and down with a scrutinizing gaze, as if she wanted to find a trace of panic on Chu Tian and her sister's faces. As a result, Chu Tian's expression was calm, while Xiao Nianrou blushed instantly, like a person who had done something wrong. She stammered, "Sister, sister, why are you looking at me like this? Did I do something wrong?"

Xiao Sirou loved her sister very much. Seeing her sister so scared, she quickly said, "It's nothing, nothing. Sister, I brought you a gift and put it in your room. Go and have a look. I'll take sworn brother to see father."

After her sister left, Xiao Sirou took a few steps forward. With a smile on her face but gritted teeth, she said word by word, "Little bastard, be honest. Did you touch my sister last night?"

Chu Tian's heart skipped a beat. The word "touch" had a very complex meaning and was difficult to explain. So he simply denied it completely and said, "What do you mean? Xiao Nianrou is just a child."

Xiao Sirou didn't believe it and looked at Chu Tian again. Seeing that he showed no signs of panic, she leaned in, with her breasts swaying, and said, "My sister is so sexy and beautiful. Didn't you feel tempted? Didn't you want to have sex with her? Didn't you want to touch her thighs?"

Chu Tian was shocked by Xiao Sirou's words. This girl was getting more and more explicit. Pretending to sigh deeply, he smiled and said, "It seems you are very encouraging me to touch her. Then I'll follow the young lady's wish."

Xiao Sirou's face turned slightly red. She reached out to pinch Chu Tian, but Chu Tian dodged. She pouted and said, "Actually, I also know that it's normal for a man to have three wives and four concubines. Sworn brother, you are so handsome and charming. In the future, you will surely be accompanied by beautiful women. Sirou only hopes that brother won't forget his sister and will get close to her more often when you have time. I will be very grateful. If Nianrou sister really likes brother too, it will be Nianrou's blessing. How could I blame you?"

When Chu Tian heard Xiao Sirou speak so emotionally, his heart softened. Just as he was about to tell the truth, he noticed a hint of cunning at the corner of Xiao Sirou's eye. He made a quick decision and said, "You think too much. Who knows what will happen in the future? Take me to see adoptive father."

Xiao Sirou was a bit annoyed that her sincere words couldn't get Chu Tian to tell the truth. She snorted slightly but also liked Chu Tian's domineering attitude. She secretly cursed "little bastard" and took Chu Tian's arm to go to the study to find Eight - Master.

In the study, Eight - Master was playing chess with an old man. Beside them sat a person who surprised Chu Tian slightly, Zhang Yafeng. Chu Tian couldn't imagine why Zhang Yafeng was here. Did Zhang Yafeng have any relationship with that old man?

Xiao Sirou obviously didn't know what was going on in Chu Tian's mind. She introduced in a low voice, "The old man playing chess with father is a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference named Zhang Dahai. His son will be transferred to be the public - security chief next month, so he is making the rounds to say hello. The girl next to him is Zhang Yafeng, Zhang Dahai's granddaughter and also my sister's and my classmate." Seeing that Chu Tian's eyes were a bit dazed, she secretly pinched Chu Tian and thought to herself, "Little bastard, your eyes light up when you see a beautiful woman."

Chu Tian didn't expect that Zhang Dahai, a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, was so ordinary. He was dressed simply, wearing a pair of liberation shoes on his feet and having no gold ornaments on his hands or neck. If he were at the train station, he would be sent to the shelter within a few minutes. It was hard to believe that such an old man was a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. Chu Tian really felt ashamed. The old saying that you can't judge a person by their appearance really makes sense. People like him who look good don't have much money, while these ordinary - looking people are all powerful figures. Heaven is indeed fair. It gives you something and takes something away.

Chu Tian gently moved a comfortable chair and sat down. He picked up the fragrant tea brewed with tea leaves worth a thousand yuan per tael. Under Zhang Yafeng's "malicious" teasing gaze, he leisurely watched the intense chess game between Zhang Dahai and Eight - Master. It was not only a battle of chess but also a battle of wits and strength. Xiao Sirou was secretly happy that Chu Tian completely ignored Zhang Yafeng's seduction. She began to massage her sworn brother's shoulders with her soft hands, showing off a bit.

Eight - Master and Zhang Dahai had long known that Chu Tian had come in. Seeing that Chu Tian sat down quietly beside them, Eight - Master smiled and asked Chu Tian to predict the outcome of this game. Chu Tian smiled. Their chess - playing skills seemed to be on a par. However, Eight - Master's chess style was overbearing and offensive, and he didn't care about losses. There was always a feeling of riding freely across the plain. Zhang Dahai was of a conservative style, always mobilizing all his chess pieces to try to block Eight - Master's crazy attacks, which made people feel a bit oppressed.

After watching for a few minutes, Chu Tian already knew the outcome in his heart. He asked the beautiful Xiao Nianrou beside him to get a pen and white paper. He wrote two words on the white paper, then folded it and placed it beside the chessboard. At the thirty - seventh minute of the game, Eight - Master was left with only the "General" and the "Cannon", while Zhang Dahai had the "Commander - in - Chief", the "Horse", and an extra "Pawn". It was this "Pawn" that finally forced Eight - Master's "General" to death in the palace.至此, Eight - Master's overbearing and aggressive attacks finally completely stopped. If it were a real battlefield, Eight - Master would definitely be a fierce general who could take the enemy's head in a million - strong army. Only then did Chu Tian understand why Eight - Master could act so freely in Shanghai back then, taking half of the territory in a few years. Even though he was semi - retired from the underworld, his prestige still remained.

At this time, Zhang Dahai picked up the white paper on which Chu Tian had written the words. When he opened it and took a look, he was stunned. This kid really had good judgment. No wonder Eight - Master appreciated him so much and even adopted him as his son. Eight - Master took the white paper handed over by Zhang Dahai and looked at the words "Zhang, win" written on it. Eight - Master thought to himself that this kid Chu Tian was becoming more and more promising. No one could know the outcome of this chess game until the last moment, but he was able to determine who would win or lose within two or three minutes of the start. He didn't know based on what.

Before Eight - Master could speak, Zhang Dahai had already spoken, "Little brother, this is the first time I've played chess with Eight - Master. We don't know each other's chess styles and thinking. How could you determine that I would win in the end so soon after the start of the game?"

Not only Zhang Dahai and Eight - Master were waiting for Chu Tian to give an answer, but also the two beautiful women beside them were looking at him with eager eyes. They were not just vases. As descendants of well - known and influential people, they were naturally proficient in various arts such as chess, calligraphy, painting, and music. They also saw that Zhang Dahai won against Eight - Master only at the end. For a while before that, Zhang Dahai was even at a disadvantage. So they also wanted to know the answer, hoping that this Chu Tian wasn't just guessing randomly but could give them another surprise.

Chu Tian slowly finished the tea in his hand. The beautiful Xiao Sirou immediately took it meekly and poured tea for Chu Tian. Chu Tian smiled and explained his thoughts. Eight - Master's chess style was aggressive, with consecutive moves and sharp attacks. He had launched eighteen attacks in the first three minutes. Zhang Dahai's chess style was to tenaciously defend his territory, with his chess pieces linked together. Although he was attacked eighteen times by Eight - Master in three minutes and almost all his chess pieces were pressed near the palace by Eight - Master, his defense was almost flawless. When Eight - Master killed one of his pieces, he could also severely damage one of Eight - Master's pieces. So in terms of chess style and technique, they were evenly matched.

However, Zhang Dahai's cautious character, developed over years of working in politics, determined that he paid attention to details. He protected even the "Pawn" so well that it was hard for others to take it. In a game between masters, every single piece was particularly important. Zhang Dahai naturally knew this. So even if Eight - Master's attacks were very sharp, if he couldn't completely overwhelm Zhang Dahai, as long as Zhang Dahai got a chance to catch his breath, he could defeat you. When Chu Tian saw that Eight - Master's offensive slowed down in the third minute, he knew that Eight - Master was bound to lose. And indeed, later on, Zhang Dahai recovered his strength. Instead of directly killing those of Eight - Master's pieces that required a price to be paid, he first ate up all of Eight - Master's "Soldiers", and then he went to fight those of Eight - Master's pieces that he valued. In the later stage, since neither of them could make further progress, they almost directly exchanged pieces.