C72 Interception of the City of Xing Di
Being able to have a favor from the champion was already a huge gift, not to mention, even if they did not take the opportunity to get to know each other, it would also be good. In the future, if they wanted to open a shop in Prince Qijian's territory, with this big backer, they would naturally be able to solve many problems.
However, after looking for a while, the shopkeepers shook their heads one by one. Some storekeepers even started a dispute over the piece of cloth.
Nie Zhen did not disturb them, as even they were afraid that they would not be able to tell where this piece of cloth came from.
In the end, the shopkeepers kept arguing nonstop. In the end, they respectfully held onto a piece of cloth with both hands and asked the storekeeper, who had been absent from the fight, who had a head full of white hair.
Duke Chisong secretly transmitted to Nie Zhen, "This person has experienced two generations of master in Duke Chisong's house. His shop is specially made for Duke Chisong's house. At least one third of those present are his disciples.
Duke Chisong's words gave Nie Zhen a lot of confidence. If even this kind of person couldn't tell the origins of this cloth, then he could only go and try his luck at Yutang City.
The old master first used the thumb and forefinger of both hands to rub the cloth, then he brought the cloth close to his face and looked at it again and again. Then he slowly got up and presented the cloth to Nie Zhen: "Marquis, although I don't know how you obtained this piece of cloth, but this old man can be sure that the origin of this cloth must be from the Jin Feng Manor."
Nie Zhen saw that the old man actually recognized the origin of the cloth and said excitedly: "He really came from the Jin Feng Manor?!"
The old man nodded and said, "Although I'm not sure if the owner of this cloth is a member of the Jin Feng manor, but the origin of this cloth is definitely the Marquis of Jin Feng."
"What do you mean?" Nie Zhen didn't understand.
At this time, Zhuang Zhou and Chief Steward explained to Nie Zhen, "Sometimes, in order to express their goodwill towards certain families or characters, or to reward certain personnel who have rendered meritorious service to the family, the Hou Mansion would reward them with some pieces of cloth specially used by the family. Just like that year when the Marquis' family was divided into large families, the Wu Steel Manor had once sent a bunch of gifts as a congratulatory gift, and among them were also the cloths specially used by the Wu Steel Manor."
Nie Zhen was suddenly enlightened, and Chief Steward added: "Although the Hou Mansion will occasionally bestow cloth of this level, but the quantity won't be too much, and it's not something an ordinary person can receive. Back then, if it wasn't for the great talent of the champion, even if Nie Family won a seat in the Wealthy Class, the Wu Steel Manor would not have gifted them with gifts."
Furthermore, even if most people received this reward from the Hou Mansion, they would not immediately use it, because it's a symbol of status, especially among the aristocrats, there is a rule about what status they should wear, for example, even if your father obtained this cloth, even if he made one, it should never have been worn. Usually, it would only be worn during the banquet of Duke Chisong to show his respect to Duke Chisong, which is an old saying.
He was still wearing the clothes from when he was at home, when Nie Family was promoted to a Wealthy Class, he should have changed his clothes, but he did not care, Nie Zhuang felt that his child not respecting these external things was not bad, furthermore, he could respect Nie Family's habit of being diligent and frugal, so he did not force himself to ask for it in this regard.
"I have a question, why can Elder Chen recognize this cloth with a glance?" However, this was a very important matter, and the shopkeepers did not know about it. He knew, however, that once Nie Zhen set his target on the Jin Feng manor, it would be equivalent to starting a war with the Jin Feng manor, and he did not want to cause the two great powers of Yutang Country to go viral just because of a single word from these shopkeepers.
Elder Chen muttered, "Haha …" Master Hou knows that these small details are a small habit that only our special clothes masters know of. Master Hou also knows that all of us special clothes masters make clothes for the royal family, royal family, and the duke's manor. In fact, other than the quality of the fabric, we are also used to sewing on the details inside the cloth.
For the sake of identification, we will secretly sew different small details into the cloth. For example, Duke Chisong Manor's cloth, we will sew a small "red" character inside each piece of cloth, it's invisible, and it will completely follow the pattern of the cloth. If someone is not a fifty year veteran, they won't even be able to see through the cloth, so we won't be able to talk them out.
Duke Chisong naturally did not know about such small details, even Chief Steward did not know about it. Only a veteran mage like Elder Chen knew about such details. It turned out that little Bree was hiding so many secrets.
"Thank you, Elder Chen!" With Elder Chen's explanation, Nie Zhen was a hundred percent sure that the source of this piece of cloth came from the Jin Feng manor.
"Marquis, this old man shall go first. I need to immediately contact the Jinfeng Prefecture division." The person in charge of Duobao Sect saw that he already had a direction, and hastily stood up to signal to Nie Zhen.
Nie Zhen nodded. He knew that this person in charge could make any decision in Chisong Prefecture, but if it happened in Jinfeng Prefecture, he had to communicate with the person in charge in Jinfeng Prefecture.
After Nie Zhen thanked the shopkeepers at the scene, he didn't want to stay a moment longer. After bidding farewell to Tang Tian and the others, he rode Geng Geng towards the main city of Jinfeng Prefecture, Gold Peak City.
Tang Tian and the others knew that Nie Zhen's heart was burning with anxiety, so they didn't try to stop him. In fact, it had only been two days since Nie Xiaoqi was kidnapped.
He didn't know what the other party's goal was to capture Nie Xiaoqi, but since they were going to kidnap her, at least before the other party arrives at their destination, there was no need to worry about Nie Xiaoqi's life. Right now, he could only strive to save Nie Xiaoqi before the other party's goal is achieved.
Nie Zhen and Geng Geng didn't sleep for two days, rushing from Chisong Prefecture to Jinfeng Prefecture the entire night. Furthermore, they once again received news of Duobao Sect from a city called Zi Yue City.
"Champion, this one is Xu De, the temporary manager of Duobao Sect Branch. After we received the news, we immediately began to investigate. We have obtained some results so far." The Jinfeng Prefecture's deputy officer was the same as the Deputy Officer Cui. At this moment, they had no way of dealing with each other, and only the temporary manager assisted Nie Zhen.
Without waiting for Nie Zhen to speak, he said: "According to my Duobao Sect's report, just yesterday, there were three groups of people that crossed over from the Chisong Prefecture and entered the Jinfeng Prefecture from three different paths. Although they entered from three different paths, from their clothing and the integrity of their group, we have reason to suspect that they were the same road, but in order to hide their movements, they intentionally split into three different paths."
"After these three people entered the Jinfeng Prefecture, they took different routes and were on their way to Gold Peak City. All three of them were driving a carriage, and if these three people were truly the people who kidnapped your sister, then one of the carriages would definitely have an order sister. However, they are separated into three different paths, and we are unable to determine which road your sister is on, and the best way is all three paths to cut us down."
With the intervention of the Duobao Sect, it could save him a lot of trouble. Nie Zhen was grateful to Zhuang Zhou and Chief Steward in his heart, if not for his reminder, he would never have thought of contacting the Duobao Sect branch. That would mean he could only go to Gold Peak City to investigate.
"Many thanks, Brother Xu. Is it that difficult to intercept someone on the third path?" Nie Zhen cupped his fists towards Xu De.
Xu De smiled, "Haha..." With the strength of my Duobao Sect Division, within it, no one can stop us. There are no problems with us blocking three paths, and it is enough to save Big Sis.1
"Oh? "What do you mean?" If possible, Nie Zhen still wished to save his sister in person.
Xu De laughed, "In order to find different routes to avoid the attention of others, the three of them did not choose the shortest route to Gold Peak City. If you want to enter Gold Peak City, you have to first gather at Xing Earth City, which is south of Gold Peak City, tonight. This lowly one is certain that their plan is to meet up at Xing Tian City tonight, and then enter Gold Peak City tomorrow.
"Good!" "Many thanks, Big Brother Xu. I will never forget this kindness in my heart!" Nie Zhen cupped his hands and said.
Xude knew Nie Zhen was anxious, so he didn't stay for long to do anything. He quickly found a fast horse and galloped towards Xing Huang City with Nie Zhen on horseback.
It only took them a day's time to arrive at Xing Tian City that was a thousand miles away. With Duobao Sect's information network, it naturally knew of Nie Zhen's arrival and quickly sent people to assist him.
Duobao Sect sent someone to welcome Nie Zhen: "Reporting to the Champion, this subordinate has already found out that the three have already gathered and booked an entire inn. We have already sent people to surround this inn and we can carry out our rescue plan anytime."
"Bring me … "Killing someone is secondary, please make sure that my sister is safe …" Who the other party was and under whose orders, Nie Zhen felt that it was secondary. Only Nie Xiaoqi's life was what Nie Zhen was most concerned about.
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