Between confusion and speculation.
They arrived at a small alley.
Yang Shaoquan finally cald his mind a bit and looked at his robust companion nicknad "Three Blades,"
"That infamous thief has been in the martial arts world for years and likely has so treasures in his possession...
But this old man was at the apothecary when it closed yesterday and went north of the city with the thief.
These two must be in league!"
"That must be it!"
Three Blades was very certain, "Brother Yang, those two kids we caught outside the city a few days ago ntioned that the old man is acquainted with Sun the Thief.
At the ti, Sun the Thief stopped their runaway horses and exchanged a few words in secret with the old man."
"But those two are outsiders."
Yang Shaoquan shook his head, "They were only saved by Sun the Thief, hence the encounter.
We can't fully trust what they say.
Looking more and investigating further won't hurt, though.
But their words did inform that there's an expert in this town.
To think I'd et Sun the Thief today?"
Yang Shaoquan smiled aningfully,
"As fate would have it, I've also t him once before.
But he may not rember ."
Yang Shaoquan had no grudge against the thief; the only ti they t was outside an inn six years ago.
Yang Shaoquan had a unique ability, a natural mory for people's 'physical constitution.'
Moreover, the thief had been on the run, escaping assassins, and though the pressure was imnse, his strength hadn't changed much.
So Yang Shaoquan quickly recognized him.
At this mont, too.
Yang Shaoquan could vaguely recall six years ago, the thief committing murder and robbery while he hid in a tree.
They had the sa target, the guests at the inn.
But the thief struck first.
Having witnessed the entire process, he knew then he was no match for the thief.
So he gave up on being the 'mantis after the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.'
He hid from start to finish, not daring to utter a word from the tree.
But now, things are different!
He had already achieved Great Success!
According to the constitution trics, it was 127!
Especially having observed the thief, he noticed no significant improvent.
Thus, the current situation presents a perfect opportunity for murder and robbery, and to avenge past humiliation.
Thinking of this, Yang Shaoquan felt excited.
The strength of Three Blades was similar to Yang Shaoquan's, and their actions were alike, both engaged in murder and robbery.
They were kindred spirits.
Often, even though Three Blades spoke decisively and confidently, he would follow Yang Shaoquan's lead when it ca down to action.
"Does Brother Yang an to act?"
Three Blades, having listened to Yang Shaoquan's words and based on their years of cooperation, understood Yang's intent,
"When do we act?"
When it ca to serious matters, Three Blades, as always, would defer to Yang's arrangents.
"No rush, no rush," hearing the word 'act,' Yang Shaoquan paused, and speculated:
"Earlier, when we passed by Qianlin Hall, we saw Sun the Thief assisting that old man..."
Yang Shaoquan pondered and reflected,
"In hindsight, that old man seems unusual; let's not rush into action, let's investigate a bit more first."
"Still need to investigate?" Three Blades was puzzled, recalling Zhang Feng's appearance, "I saw that old man's steps were unsteady, and he seed to have no martial skills.
How could Brother Yang say he's unusual?
Maybe Sun the Thief appeared to be helping, but was actually looking for an opportunity to eliminate Qianlin Hall and the old man."
Three Blades reasoned, "In Sun the Thief's past deeds, there are many instances of 'feigning' dependence, while actually seeking opportunities to act."
"But this ti is different, and it's not about martial skills either." Yang Shaoquan thought carefully for a few seconds before speaking: "I do have so ability to see through people, and I could see the thief's respect for this old man was not fake.
It's possible... this person has so special identity!
This matter requires investigation and planning.
To avoid provoking soone who shouldn't be provoked."
"I will follow Brother Yang's instructions!" Three Blades was willing to set aside his pride, seeing Brother Yang repeatedly delay, he quickly echoed,
"Indeed, though the person's steps were weak, he was respected by the thief like that.
There must be sothing unusual indeed."
Three Blades expressed his gratitude to Yang Shaoquan, "I was montarily blinded by the lure of treasure, causing to overlook this point.
If it weren't for Brother Yang's reminder, we might have ended up in trouble this ti!"
"We are like brothers." Though feeling self-satisfied when Three Blades showed his respects, Yang Shaoquan maintained the deanor of a mature elder brother.
During their years of acquaintance, it had always been a 'symbiotic' relationship like this.
In any 'duo,' there must be a leader, or soone who makes decisions.
Like Yang Shaoquan, who is clearly an experienced hand in the martial arts world.
In most situations, he rarely suffers losses in the martial world and is even more cautious and thorough in his actions than the thief.
Under his leadership, maintaining harmony in the duo's relationship,
certainly requires soone inexperienced in reading others in the martial arts world, but always finding reasons, finding argunts, and eventually 'suddenly comprehending,' then 'imdiately promoting' the idea.
For example, soone seemingly simple like Three Blades.
He is just that kind of person.
In reality, Three Blades is genuinely intelligent, skillfully navigating argunts to boost Yang Shaoquan's morale, allowing this old hand to carry him forward.
Managing to be a thief while evading authorities and martial experts.
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