area51novel Chapter 60 The Bet
Chapter 60 The Bet
With a pot of Bihe Dew, Zhang Jinjiu accepted the case without hesitation.
"What fine wine! Brother Gu, you should have brought it out sooner if you had such good wine."
While drinking, Zhang Jinjiu and Gu Qianbei headed to the Six Doors prison.
He accepted Haitang's request, and Gu Qianbei, having nothing else to do, went with him to meet this skilled boss.
Zhu Ting is Lu Xiaofeng's childhood friend and a descendant of Lu Ban, possessing exceptional skills.
He can make everything from traps and mechanisms to powerful weapons, and his skills are so advanced that no one can replicate them.
Making a friend like this is definitely a worthwhile investment.
Soon, Gu Qianbei and Zhang Jinjiu arrived at the prison cell and met Zhu Ting.
"Detective Zhang Jinjiu? I didn't expect you to come here to help me."
Zhu Ting looked surprised when he saw the two of them.
"Entrusted by someone."
"The number one manor in the world?"
Zhu Ting was a smart man, and he immediately guessed the reason behind it.
"That's right. The manor lord sent me to help you, you unlucky fellow, find out the truth."
"You want to use this as a condition for me to join the number one manor in the world?"
Zhu Ting frowned slightly, clearly quite dissatisfied with this.
"No, Brother Zhu. This is just to do you a favor. If you are willing to join the Number One Manor in the World for this favor, that would be even better."
Even if you don't join, you can still make a deal with them later.
The owner of the manor once said that the number one manor in the world never forces anyone.
Gu Qianbei picked up the conversation, smiling as he spoke.
"Who are you?"
Looking at the young, unfamiliar face in front of him, Zhu Ting was quite puzzled.
"My name is Gu Qianbei, a winemaker currently undergoing the assessment of the world's number one winery."
"That brewer from Seven Heroes Town?"
Zhu Ting seemed to have heard of Gu Qianbei's name as well, and immediately asked.
"Indeed. It seems Lu Xiaofeng was going to tell you about me?"
Gu Qianbei hadn't expected that Lu Xiaofeng was such a blabbermouth.
"Lu Xiaofeng has only three things in his life: women, fine wine, and meddling in other people's business. The fine wine in your Thousand Sorrows Shop is probably the only thing he can talk about."
Lu Xiaofeng said you're a good person, so I'll believe you too.
I had already sent someone to ask Lu Xiaofeng to help with this case, but I don't mind if you want to get involved.
If you can solve the case before Lu Xiaofeng, then I'd be happy to join the number one manor in the world.
Of course, even if I join, I'll only do things when I feel like it.
If that's acceptable, we can begin this bet.
Zhu Ting smiled slightly, showing some interest.
"Compete with Lu Xiaofeng in solving cases? Interesting."
Zhang Jinjiu also became somewhat interested upon hearing this.
Zhang Jinjiu had long admired this chivalrous detective who had solved numerous bizarre cases.
It would be quite interesting to have a competition between people from afar.
"That's certainly an interesting thing. However, the terms of the bet need to be changed."
If we win, I'd like to ask you to make something for me.
"Can."
Zhu Ting did not refuse. Firstly, it was a small matter, and secondly, he did not think Lu Xiaofeng would lose.
"Now tell us what exactly happened in this Datong Baochao case."
Zhang Jinjiu took a sip of wine and asked slowly.
"It's better to arrive at the right time than to arrive early. I didn't expect to hear about such an interesting bet as soon as I arrived. Zhu Ting, you certainly know how to have fun."
I thought you were having a terrible time in this prison, which is why I came here.
I didn't expect you to have the leisure to gamble with me.
The sudden sound startled Gu Qianbei and Zhang Jinjiu.
The two turned around and saw that it was the man with the four eyebrows who had entered.
"Lu Xiaofeng, you've come at the right time, so I won't have to say it again later."
Zhu Ting said with a smile.
"Aren't there already people helping you solve the case? Do you still need me to do it?"
Lu Xiaofeng crossed his arms and leaned against the cell door, looking rather lazy.
"Of course I need it. I only need three days; I'll be punished after that. At that point, the more people I have to help investigate the case, the better."
What? You want to watch your childhood friend die?
"I'm really scared of you, causing such a big problem."
Lu Xiaofeng shook his head helplessly, then looked at Gu Qianbei.
"Manager Gu, we meet again. I just saw Sikong Zhaixing, and he told me that you joined the Number One Manor in the World. You haven't stopped operating your Thousand Sorrows Shop, have you?"
Will I ever be able to drink your wine again?
Lu Xiaofeng's tone carried a hint of worry.
If Gu Qianbei only works for the number one manor in the world, then he'll probably never be able to drink Qianchousi's wine again.
"Of course, it needs to be managed. I joined the number one winery in the world simply to make better wine."
But I heard from Sikong Zhaixing that you stole my wine again.
"What an incorrigible wine thief!"
Lu Xiaofeng awkwardly stroked his beard and laughed, "Hahaha, serves you right for never opening the door. Don't worry, I've put money in, you definitely won't lose out."
Gu Qianbei didn't intend to hold a grudge against Lu Xiaofeng and simply laughed it off.
"But you're getting involved in all this mess, so it seems you're not one to sit still. In that respect, we're quite alike."
Lu Xiaofeng tried to make himself at ease, hoping to dispel the awkwardness.
"I also enjoy interesting things. Life is more interesting when you try new things."
"Haha, that makes sense. It seems we're kindred spirits. In that case, I'll raise the stakes for this contest—ten jars of your fine wine, how about that?"
"no problem."
Gu Qianbei smiled faintly.
It's only gambling if you don't know the outcome. If he already knows who's behind the case, is it still gambling?
This is a sure win.
However, Gu Qianbei didn't want to be too high-profile, so he turned to look at Zhang Jinjiu.
"Brother Zhang, I've bet ten jars of fine wine on this, so you'd better do your best to help me beat this wine thief."
Zhang Jinjiu laughed heartily.
"Don't worry, I'm confident in my ability to solve cases, at least for everything else. Zhu Ting, start telling me what you know."
At that moment, Zhu Ting recounted everything he knew.
"Although my craftsmanship is unparalleled, I am not the only one in my Lu Ban Divine Axe Sect. There is another person in the world besides me who can replicate this Datong Treasure Note."
That was my senior brother, Yue Qing.
But seven years ago, I heard that he had contracted the plague and died. His ashes were placed in the Yunjian Temple for worship by his daughter.
But now that this template has appeared, I can conclude that Yue Qing is definitely not dead.
"Once we find Yue Qing, I think the truth will come out."
"Finding someone who fakes their death is not easy; we have to start by looking for living people."
Zhang Jinjiu said in a low voice.
Do you know the whereabouts of Yue Qing's daughter?
Lu Xiaofeng also noticed this key point and immediately asked the question that Zhang Jinjiu hadn't finished asking.
Zhu Ting shook his head.
"Seven years ago, Yue Qing's daughter was still young. After Yue Qing was buried, she disappeared, and no one knows where she went. I don't even know what she looked like."
"Alright, the only lead has gone cold. This case is really hard to investigate. Looks like you're doomed, Zhu Ting."
Lu Xiaofeng spread his hands and looked at Zhu Ting with a half-smile.
"There's a clue. Yue Qing's daughter has an axe tattoo on her chest. If you find this girl with the axe tattoo, you'll find Yue Qing."
"That's a good clue. Only a prodigal son like me would have the chance to discover such a tattoo."
Alright, time to solve the case.
After Lu Xiaofeng finished speaking, he turned and left, as if he had found some key.
Zhang Jinjiu looked thoughtful for a moment, then left the cell.
As Gu Qianbei watched the two expert detectives leave, he exclaimed, "They really have quick minds."