I run a Taoist temple in a bizarre world.

Chapter 20 Alley

As more and more people gathered, the crowd grew larger and larger.

If we don't leave soon, it will really cause problems.

Thinking of this, the woman took a deep breath and said.

"Ah Xun, let go of me, you're hurting me."

Seeing that force wouldn't work, the woman lowered her head, her long, wavy hair falling loosely, and her large eyes, which had become watery at some point.

It gave Yu Xun a feeling of pity for her.

"I……"

Yu Xun's hand loosened slightly involuntarily, but remembering Chi Le's instructions, he quickly clenched it again.

"No, baby, I'm afraid if I let go, I'll never be able to hold your hand again."

"I won't leave, just let go of my hand."

"I don't want to! Unless you come home with me and we explain things clearly!"

"this……"

The woman who almost pulled her hand out of Yu Xun's palm gritted her teeth inwardly.

So close!

That damn kid with kidney deficiency, how come he has such a strong grip!

The two men behind the woman looked at each other in bewilderment.

Based on the information their leader had just conveyed, they understood what the woman meant.

The two men stepped forward simultaneously, walked to Yu Xun's side, and placed their hands on Yu Xun's shoulders, threatening him in low voices.

"Let go, or you'll regret it!"

Yu Xun chuckled softly, then suddenly clutched his chest, leaned back, and pulled the woman a few steps away, his expression exaggerated as he cried.

"My darling, have you forgotten our walk in the rain, the vows we made under the streetlights?"

"Didn't you say you'd only love me for the rest of your life and would never cheat on me?"

Yu Xun pulled out his phone with his other hand and forcibly displayed his "evidence".

A photo with a dark background, showing raindrops illuminated by streetlights.

"Look, this is a photo from back then!"

The woman glanced at it and couldn't help but feel furious.

Dude, there's not a single person in this photo.

It's just a street lamp that you can see anywhere, what evidence do you have?

The two men knew perfectly well that this was all fabricated, a lie made up by the young man.

But Yu Xun's performance was so seamless and his emotions so genuine that even a few tears welled up in his eyes.

They couldn't help but glance at the long-haired, wavy-haired woman.

That expression seemed to be saying something.

Could this be some kind of past romantic entanglement you've caused?

The long-haired, wavy-haired woman glared fiercely at the two men.

Well, these two teammates are idiots too.

The long-haired, wavy-haired woman took a deep breath, her expression suddenly changing, and said softly.

"Ah Xun, there are too many people here. Let me go home with you first, and then I'll explain everything to you slowly, okay?"

"No, I'll do it now..."

Before he could finish speaking, the long-haired woman with wavy hair gave Yu Xun a look.

Yu Xun followed the gaze of the woman with long, wavy hair.

At this moment, the masked man that Chi Le had mentioned had arrived to Chi Le's left.

Enhanced eyesight resulting from gaining superhuman abilities.

Yu Xun clearly saw the short knife in the masked man's hand, which reflected a cold light.

"If you don't want anything to happen to your friend, let go of my hand, and let's talk in the alley."

As she spoke, the long-haired woman winked at the two men who had returned to Yu Xun's side, signaling them to go to the alley and wait for her.

"Let's go together, let's all talk it out."

The two men responded cooperatively, their tone clearly threatening, emphasizing the last few words of their sentences.

"Okay, let's go to your place and talk things out."

"Okay, we need to have a good talk."

Yu Xun wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes and smiled.

"You really do remember!" He then turned and waved to the crowd. "Everyone, go home now, we're going to talk."

Most of the people in the crowd left with expressions of lingering enjoyment and reluctance.

How come it was resolved privately?

It would be so much better to resolve it on the spot!

As the crowd gradually dispersed, the theft gang's actions began to attract attention.

In just a few short minutes.

Chi Le had already seen more than one pedestrian looking flustered, glancing left and right, turning back to their original path, carefully searching the road, or asking the shops on both sides if they had found any items.

"Friend, if we were coming to your territory to do something, we could have just let you know in advance. There was no need to make such a big fuss, was there?"

The masked man stood two steps away from Chi Le and questioned him in a deep voice.

"I don't want to get involved either, but my friend... there's something wrong with him."

Chi Le sighed helplessly and pointed to his head.

Even though the two are now on opposite sides, the masked man still thinks Chi Le is right.

This guy's out of his mind!

"Judging from your actions just now, you've probably already called the sheriff."

"Now that things have come to this, are you really comfortable letting your friend go into the alley alone? Why don't you come in with me and take a look?"

The masked man gestured with the short knife in his hand, indicating that Chi Le should also go to the alley.

Chi Le glanced at Yu Xun, who had already entered the alley.

Then I glanced at the few new faces that had gathered around the masked man from the crowd.

"Shall we go then, and talk?"

The masked man sheathed his dagger, and now, feeling more confident, he very gentlemanly gestured for him to enter the alley.

"Let's go then, let's have a good talk."

……

Tongye Street.

Many years ago, this was just an ordinary pedestrian street in the old town of Jiangcheng.

Most of the time, this is a place where residents of nearby communities stroll and digest their food after meals.

Until recently, developers set their sights on a plot of land nearby and built a commercial plaza.

As one of only two commercial plazas in Jiangcheng, it has received considerable attention from the government and has been receiving strong support.

Several nearby streets and alleys have experienced a second spring.

Tongye Street is one of the beneficiaries.

However, the glamorous commercialization is at best just a facade.

The main road is for pedestrians to enjoy.

If you deviate from the main road and head towards the complicated side roads...

Then you can see the true face of this old street.

One after another, poorly maintained alleys and dark lanes, with even the streetlights being a luxury, intertwine and weave a network of alleys around the commercial plaza, resembling a spider web.

There aren't many people living in the old town, and even local residents rarely come to these places.

Tread...  

Footsteps broke the silence in the alley.

Compared to his caution in the downtown area, the masked man was noticeably more relaxed in the alley, as if he had returned to his territory.

In the dim light, the masked man took off his mask for the first time.

"Tell me, who are you, and what do you want?"

Chi Le looked around, surveying the alley.

At this moment, the masked man was next to him.

About ten meters in front of Chi Le, Yu Xun was surrounded by a long-haired woman with wavy hair and two men.

"I already said, I don't want to get involved."

The masked man smiled.

"Fine, you don't have to tell me."

He had barely finished speaking.

In the darkness on both sides of the alley, the sound of light, dense footsteps grew louder as they approached.

Three unfamiliar faces, carrying steel rods, appeared behind Chi Le.

Right in front of the masked man, four other figures, also carrying weapons, emerged from the darkness with the crisp sound of metal clanging.

The already narrow alley was completely surrounded by a gang of thieves armed with weapons.

At this moment, the long-haired woman with wavy hair also brought Yu Xun to the side of the masked man.

Looking at Chi Le, who was surrounded, Yu Xun...

The long-haired, wavy-haired woman rubbed her reddened wrist, her eyes questioning.

"Boss, what's going on?"

laugh……

Flames danced in the darkness, illuminating the cigarette in his mouth.

He took a deep breath, and much of his frustration dissipated as he exhaled the smoke.

"Whatever, as long as no one dies."

"Oh, right." The masked man, with a cigarette dangling from his lips, seemed to have just remembered something. "The guy who was grabbing your hand earlier, don't hit him on the head. He's already a bit slow, don't make him mentally challenged."