I Received Messages From Future Self!-Chapter 323 - 319 Jianghu Rules
Chapter 323: Chapter 319 Jianghu Rules
Chapter 323: Chapter 319 Jianghu Rules
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If Qian Xia hadn’t flashed that Flying Dagger.
Tom could have turned a blind eye.
There was no need to insist on Qian Xia surrendering his weapon.
After all…
Even if Qian Xia held onto his weapon, Tom and Hummingbird could have killed him in minutes, without him causing any ripple.
In Tom’s view, Ye Lingchen was one of the Ye Family and a guest of Fang Xiaocao, deserving some privileges.
And as Ye Lingchen’s bodyguard, a guard trained by the Ye Family, Qian Xia should know the rules.
But Tom never expected that Qian Xia would pull out a knife in the villa, so blatantly breaking the rules of Jianghu.
This could be seen as an act of provocation.
Tom not killing Qian Xia outright had already been a gesture of respect to Ye Lingchen.
But this weapon…
Qian Xia had to hand it over!
Under Tom’s intense gaze, Qian Xia looked somewhat shifty.
No one could understand the tremendous pressure Qian Xia was under; sweat beads slid down his forehead, but he dared not wipe them away for fear Tom would mistake it for an attempt to strike and kill him on the spot.
The constant threat of death was definitely not a good feeling; an average person might collapse within seconds.
Even a master like Qian Xia could not withstand it.
Ye Lingchen, hiding behind Qian Xia, still sensed that something was off.
Although Tom’s target was not Ye Lingchen.
But Ye Lingchen also felt a shiver of fear, making him involuntarily tense up, not daring to make a move, for he knew this was murderous intent.
Tom had the intent to kill Qian Xia!
Although Ye Lingchen didn’t know what had happened.
But on Fang Xiaocao’s territory, Ye Lingchen could only play the good boy; he was aware there were many taboos in Jianghu, and on someone else’s turf, even if Tom killed Qian Xia over a disagreement, as long as Qian Xia had broken the rules and Tom hadn’t harmed him, the Ye Family wouldn’t pursue it, they would only provide extra consolation money to Qian Xia’s family.
Fang Xiaocao, preoccupied with not Stealing Kasaya, belatedly sensed that the atmosphere behind her was not harmonious; she turned her head to see Tom staring at Qian Xia with murderous eyes, one hand holding a gun, the other gripping the hand Qian Xia used to throw Flying Daggers.
At this sight, Fang Xiaocao was taken aback.
She blinked, confused.
Fang Xiaocao also didn’t know what had happened.
Just as she was about to speak, Hummingbird tugged at her sleeve.
Fang Xiaocao turned her head, puzzled, to look at Hummingbird.
She asked with her eyes what had happened.
Hummingbird leaned close to Fang Xiaocao’s ear and in a low voice relayed the rules of the Dark World of Jianghu and what had just occurred.
After listening to Hummingbird, Fang Xiaocao raised her eyebrows, understanding what was going on.
She also knew that Tom was setting the rules.
Upon reflection, Fang Xiaocao also felt that setting rules was indeed necessary.
Tom was doing the right thing; this wasn’t making a mountain out of a molehill.
After all, brandishing a knife on one’s own turf was like disregarding her, wasn’t it?
She was, after all, Ye Lingchen’s life-saving benefactor.
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Let alone Qian Xia, a bodyguard leader, even the stewards of the Ye Family should treat her with utmost respect; yet here was Qian Xia, who despite knowing the rules of Jianghu, dared to brandish his weapon, clearly showing no regard for her as the host.
However, this standoff wasn’t a solution.
Everything should be done in moderation.
After pondering for a moment, Fang Xiaocao said, “Qian Xia, as a guard trained by the Ye Family, you should know the rules of Jianghu, right?”
Gulp—
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Hearing Fang Xiaocao’s words, Qian Xia had difficulty swallowing and forced a slight smile onto his stiff face, “Of course I understand…”
“Miss Fang, I…”
Before Qian Xia could finish, Fang Xiaocao waved her hand, signaling him not to say more.
“Since you understand, then that makes things easier.”
“According to the rules of Jianghu, when visiting someone’s home, one should surrender their weapon. You are a guard of the Ye Family, and Ye Lingchen is my guest. You did not take the initiative to hand over your weapon, and I gave you face, spared the Ye Family the embarrassment, and did not insist on you following the rule.”
“But how could you break the rules?”
“Not volunteering your weapon is one thing, but you even dared to brandish a weapon on my ground?”
“I gave you face, don’t you think you’re being hugely disrespectful to me?”
Every question from Fang Xiaocao was like a heavy hammer brutally hitting Qian Xia’s forehead.
It left Qian Xia feeling dizzy.
He was thinking to himself, “I’m done for!”
Now that Fang Xiaocao brought the issue out into the open, it was clear she intended to pursue it!
At this moment, Qian Xia even had his last words prepared.
The cold sweat that had already been trickling down due to Tom’s suppression became a torrent.
Alive, who wishes to die?
Facing death, no one is without fear.
If he had to die in battle, Qian Xia wouldn’t bat an eyelid, but it was this sort of helpless waiting for death that was the most intolerable.
Looking at Qian Xia’s pale face, Fang Xiaocao felt it was about time and asked, “Qian Xia, I ask you, how should this situation be dealt with according to Jianghu?”
Hearing Fang Xiaocao’s question, Qian Xia turned even paler.
Qian Xia moved his lips twice and, as if resigning to his fate, heaved a sigh, “Qian acted against the rules. Even to be executed on the spot would not be unjust!”
“The Ye Family and Qian’s family members should not pursue it!”
After uttering the last word, Qian Xia deflated like a punctured balloon, his spirits completely crushed.
Fang Xiaocao smiled, “Good!”
“A man who dares to act and take responsibility is a true man!”
“Qian Xia, you violated the rules of Jianghu, and even if my men killed you on the spot, the Ye Family and Ye Lingchen would not say a word in your favor.”
As she said this, Fang Xiaocao paused, looked at Qian Xia, and then glanced at Ye Lingchen.
Qian Xia had the face of a condemned man, completely dispirited.
Obviously, he was ready for death.
Ye Lingchen’s expression was very complex.
His look towards Qian Xia was one of regret and reluctance.
However, he showed no intention of pleading for Qian Xia’s life.
As the Crown Prince of the Ye Family, Ye Lingchen knew well that being respectfully addressed as Crown Prince by those who mingled in the Dark World was not because of how much money the Ye Family had, or how many companies it owned, but because of the Ye Family’s status in Jianghu and the Dark World.
Having enjoyed the privileges of Jianghu,
one naturally has to abide by its rules.
The Ye Family is the family that respects Jianghu’s rules the most.
He could not, and should not, plead for Qian Xia.
That would be breaking the rules of Jianghu.
If he could break Jianghu’s rules, so could others.
Then his Crown Prince’s privilege would be reduced to mere decoration.
Fang Xiaocao was very satisfied with Ye Lingchen’s reaction. If Ye Lingchen had pleaded for Qian Xia, then Qian Xia would certainly die today. Even if Ye Lingchen showed a hint of dissatisfaction or dared to pressure her using the Ye Family, if he dared utter a threatening word, he too would have to die…
