Chapter 176 Yuan Shouzhi

That day, at dusk, Ximen Yong and his confidant Yuan Shouzhi took a carriage back to Xiangu County.

Yuan Shouzhi was not tall, but his shoulders were quite broad and thick, giving people a very solid feeling.

Yuan Shouzhi's father was the steward of the previous generation of the Ximen family. He passed away in the Ximen Mansion at the age of 90 a few years ago.

Yuan Shouzhi and Ximen Yong grew up together in the mansion, and the two had a close relationship since childhood.

Since Ximen Yong took charge of the Ximen family's business, he has never concealed anything big or small from Yuan Shouzhi.

However, Yuan Shouzhi's talent in martial arts training is far better than Ximen Yong's.

Ximen Yong is only at the second level of the inner breath realm now.

The inner breath operation of the third level of the inner breath realm is already a double-circuit operation, which has certain requirements for mental strength. Due to Ximen Yong's limited talent, he has not been able to achieve the third level.

Yuan Shouzhi, however, had already achieved the fourth level of the inner breath realm at the age of thirty.

But even though Yuan Shouzhi had achieved the great success, he was always very respectful in front of Ximen Yong and did not dare to cross the line. This sense of hierarchy and propriety between the two was formed since they were young and had long been engraved in their bones.

After Ximen Yong and Yuan Shouzhi returned to the mansion, they had dinner first. During the meal, Ximen Yong asked about Ximen Kankan, and the servants said that Ximen Kankan had gone out in the afternoon and had not returned yet.

Ximen Yong did not care. After dinner, he sat in the pavilion in the courtyard with Yuan Shouzhi, drinking tea and enjoying the cool air.

"Shouzhi, do you think this trip to the city is fruitful?" Ximen Yong took a sip of tea and looked at the flowers swaying in the wind in the twilight.

Yuan Shouzhi smiled meaningfully and said, "Boss! Shouzhi thinks that this trip has yielded a lot!"

"Oh..." Ximen Yong's eyes moved, and he glanced at Yuan Shouzhi, as if to encourage him to continue.

Yuan Shouzhi said, "Chen Chunlei has some complicated relationships in Yuanyang Prefecture, and his herbal medicine shop can occupy nearly one-third of the entire prefecture. We can get in touch with him, even if we give him a little profit, but in the long run, it is a way to make money without losing money."

Ximen Yong nodded slightly and said, "Shouzhi, you are right. We think alike. Although our Xiangu County is remote and transportation is inconvenient. But these deep mountains and old forests are all treasure troves of medicinal materials, and once the sales channels are opened, we can also mobilize nearby villagers to grow medicine on the spot. The key is to open up Chen Chunlei's way and bring in living water."

"Boss has far-sighted vision and thinks thoroughly." Yuan Shouzhi couldn't help but praise.

Ximen Yong's business vision is indeed far beyond that of ordinary people. He has learned this since he was a child.

Ximen Yong just smiled slightly when he heard this. He looked at the garden in the dark night, his eyes flickering.

At this time, Ximen Kankan had come back from outside. When he heard that Ximen Yong had returned to the mansion, he immediately came to the main courtyard to greet him.

After not seeing each other for a few days, the father and son looked at each other with a faint feeling.

Ximen Kankan looked at the tired look on Ximen Yong's face, and his heart trembled. He said: "Kankan greets father! Meet Uncle Yuan!"

Ximen Yong and Yuan Shouzhi both smiled at Ximen Kankan.

Ximen Yong said: "Where did you go in the afternoon? You came back so late."

Ximen Kankan said: "I made an appointment with Duan Rong and Jiang Qingyu, and went to Yanyue Tower for a drink, so I came back late."

Ximen Yong nodded. As long as it was not too out of line, he basically did not interfere with Ximen Kankan. "Your uncle Yuan and I are not here for a few days. Is there anything going on in the mansion?"

"It's just some daily business, nothing!" Ximen Kankan replied.

"I haven't asked you to practice martial arts in the past six months. Have you slacked off in martial arts?" Ximen Yong suddenly asked.

When Ximen Kankan heard about martial arts, he scratched his head. Where did he practice martial arts in the past six months?

Ximen Yong saw Ximen Kankan's appearance and knew the general situation. He said in a deep voice: "Practice the Thunder Smoke Blade and let your uncle Yuan and I see it."

Ximen Kankan sighed lightly, and had to bite the bullet and draw the knife in front of the pavilion in the courtyard to practice.

After the practice, Ximen Kankan stood with the knife in his hand, looking at Ximen Yong with some trepidation.

Ximen Yong was silent for a while, and then said: "You go. Don't run around tomorrow, and accompany your father to have a family dinner at noon tomorrow."

"Yes." Ximen Kankan was stunned and immediately said happily.

He didn't expect to pass the test so easily. When his father mentioned martial arts, he thought he would urge him to practice martial arts every day. "Father, Uncle Yuan, Kankan is leaving!"

Ximen Kankan slowly turned around and walked out of the courtyard. As soon as he left the courtyard, he immediately ran away...

Ximen Yong looked at Ximen Kankan's back, turned back to look at Yuan Shouzhi, and said: "Shouzhi, this kid's swordsmanship seems to be more powerful..." Ximen Yong was a little unsure.

Yuan Shouzhi chuckled and said: "The boss has also seen it! Kankan's swordsmanship has indeed improved a lot. It is obvious that during this period, he has a further understanding of the swordsmanship of the great success realm of the Thunder Smoke Sword."

"Really? Further understanding?" Ximen Yong looked suspicious.

"Kankan is gifted, and his future martial arts achievements are probably limitless." Yuan Shouzhi praised.

"This kid has a good talent. This is up to his mother." Ximen Yong smiled.

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Ximen Kankan's mother, Li Yilin, Ximen Yong's first wife, died of illness when Ximen Kankan was three years old. So many years have passed, but Ximen Yong has never remarried.

During this period, Ximen Kankan fought with Duan Rong. Because Duan Rong made rapid progress, he also mobilized his realm. Ximen Kankan had a high understanding of martial arts. After a period of time, his swordsmanship naturally made great progress. It was just that he was not focused on martial arts and lacked awareness of these changes.

"However, this kid has never liked to practice martial arts. During this period, his swordsmanship has improved. Why do I feel that this is not right?"

Could this kid change his temper?

Ximen Yong suddenly called his maid Meiqin and said, "Meiqin, go find Shi Kang."

About a cup of tea, Meiqin led Shi Kang to the pavilion in the courtyard. Meiqin knew that the master had something to ask Shi Kang, so she led Shi Kang to the pavilion, squatted and bowed, and walked away.

Ximen Yong looked at Shi Kang and asked if Kankan had practiced martial arts recently.

Shi Kang first said that he had not practiced martial arts, but when he saw that Ximen Yong's face was not right, his eyes flashed and he said: "Young master, he has been practicing swordsmanship with others recently."

"Practice swordsmanship? With whom?"

"With Duan Rong, the escort of Yuanshun Escort Agency."

"Duan Rong?" Ximen Yong's eyes froze, and he remembered the elegant man who painted for Ximen Kankan in Xueyanju, and his words that every branch and leaf is related to love.

"Does Kankan often interact with the escort Duan Rong?" Ximen Yong looked at Shi Kang.

"Often! And... and..." Shi Kang suddenly hesitated.

"And what? Say it!" Ximen Yong said angrily.

"The young master calls Duan Rong "Big Brother Duan" and usually respects Duan Rong."

"Big Brother Duan?" Ximen Yong's eyes jumped, and after a moment of silence, he looked up at Shi Kang and said, "Go and take good care of the young master. If there is anything wrong, report it to me in time."

"Yes. I know." Shi Kang was relieved and hurried away.

After Shi Kang left, Ximen Yong stood up and paced in front of the pavilion.

In the business world, no matter how big the matter is, Ximen Yong can keep calm, but when it comes to things related to Ximen Kankan, he is always easily confused.

He knows his own son best. This kid is actually a bit reckless in his bones. Ximen Yong is really surprised that he can call a peer "Big Brother".