bookrebus Chapter 254 Undercurrent
Chapter 254 Undercurrent
The hustle and bustle of the opening gradually came to an end, and the night fell like a huge piece of black silk, gently covering the capital city.
The lights in Fuxi Building were still bright, and the shop assistants were busy sorting the goods and checking today's accounts.
Shen Li sat in a private room on the second floor, holding a cup of fragrant tea in her hand, but her eyes were a little wandering, her thoughts still lingering on the puzzling gifts she had received during the day.
Bai Yu's generosity and his obsession with rare fairy pets, as well as the mysterious actions of the Moon Chasing Pavilion Master, were all like clouds of mist, lingering in her mind.
She knew that behind these seemingly accidental events, there might be hidden unknown purposes, and she had to find out as soon as possible, otherwise Fuxilou might fall into unexpected trouble.
"Miss, it's getting late, you should go to bed early." Chuchun, the personal maid, said softly, with a hint of worry in her eyes. Ever since she saw those strange gifts during the day, she has been worried that the young lady would be upset about it.
Shen Li shook her head slightly, put down the teacup in her hand, and said, "I have something on my mind and can't sleep. Chuchun, go and ask someone to find out about Bai Yu and Cangyue Pavilion and see if you can find any clues."
Chuchun nodded and replied, "Yes, miss, I'll go right away." After that, she turned and walked away.
At the same time, in another luxurious mansion in the capital, Bai Yu was sitting in the study with some information about Fuxilou on the table in front of him.
The flickering candlelight illuminated his young yet slightly sinister face.
His eyes were focused and sharp, like the twinkling cold stars in the night sky, completely different from the cynical look he had in front of Fuxi Building during the day.
Bai Yu is the second son of Bai Xuanzhou, a member of the Ministry of Revenue. He grew up under the pampering and instigation of his mother, Li. He and Bai Jin are half-brothers.
Li was determined to make Bai Yu the head of the Bai family. Since he was a child, he had been instilling in him the idea that Bai Jin, a motherless guy, was not worthy of competing with him. Over time, a twisted seed was planted in Bai Yu's heart.
He developed a bad and eccentric personality, acting entirely based on his own preferences and interests, without caring at all about the feelings and opinions of others.
However, Bai Yu is only thirteen years old this year, but he is extremely intelligent, possessing a mind and keen insight far beyond that of ordinary people.
He was good at disguising himself, and he played the image of a dandy boy to the fullest, laughing and playing, spending money extravagantly in front of everyone, as if he had no interest in family affairs and power struggles. But in fact, he was quietly building up his own power in secret.
He often went in and out of some mysterious places where all kinds of people gathered, and dealt with all kinds of gangsters and profit-seeking businessmen. With his intelligence and ruthless means, he thrived in these places and gradually wove his own intelligence network and personal network, making careful preparations for his future fight for control of the Bai family and making a name for himself on the power stage of the capital.
When Fuxilou opened, he sent gifts and hinted to Shen Li to continue providing rare fairy pets. In fact, he was attracted by Fuxilou's unique business model and the huge business opportunities hidden behind it.
He knew very well that if he could control a business force like Fuxilou, it would not only bring him an endless stream of wealth, but also greatly enhance his influence in the capital, becoming an important step for him to reach the pinnacle of power in the Bai family.
And in a hidden valley outside the capital, the headquarters of Cangyue Pavilion is located.
Pavilion Master Cangyue stood on the attic, looking towards the capital with deep and cold eyes.
"The emergence of Fuxilou may disrupt our plans. However, this may also be an opportunity..." he whispered to himself.
On the surface, Cangyue Pavilion is a gang organization, but in fact it has close ties with some forces in the imperial court.
They have been secretly plotting a huge conspiracy involving the power transition in the imperial court and the balance of power in the underworld.
The sudden rise of Fuxilou attracted their attention.
The head of Cangyue Pavilion sent a gift to test Shen Li's background and strength on the one hand, and to plant spies in Fuxi Tower on the other hand so as to better grasp the situation in the capital and serve their conspiracy.
The next morning, Chuchun hurried back to Fuxilou and reported to Shen Li the news she had heard.
"Miss, I heard that although Bai Yu seems arrogant and dissolute, he has some loyal subordinates around him, and he often goes in and out of some mysterious places and has close contacts with some people in the underworld and businessmen.
As for Cang Yue Pavilion, their influence in the martial arts world is extremely mysterious. It is said that the pavilion is full of masters and has secret dealings with some powerful people in the court."
Xiao Cui said breathlessly, with a hint of fatigue on her face, but her eyes were determined. For the young lady, she had worked tirelessly to inquire about the news everywhere.
Shen Li became even more worried after listening to Xiao Cui's report. She realized that she was involved in a complicated dispute, and behind this dispute, there might be huge dangers.
But she did not back down, instead her eyes revealed a hint of determination. Fuxilou was her hard work, and she would never allow anyone to destroy it.
"Chuchun, you did a great job. Next, we have to be more cautious. Go and notify the guys in the building to be vigilant and be on guard against any suspicious people. I will also find a way to deal with these troubles." Shen Li said. Her voice was soft but full of power.
Just as Shen Li was thinking about how to deal with these crises, Fuxilou welcomed an uninvited guest.
The man was wearing a black robe and a silver mask on his face, so his features could not be seen. He walked straight into Fuxilou and asked to see Shen Li.
The guys didn't dare to delay and immediately informed Shen Li about this matter.
Shen Li's heart moved. She had a hunch that this mysterious man might be related to the matter between Bai Yu and Cang Yue Pavilion. She took a deep breath, straightened her clothes, and went downstairs to meet this mysterious man.
When Shen Li arrived at the lobby on the first floor, the mysterious man was standing there quietly, emitting a mysterious and powerful aura that made people feel awe involuntarily.
"Who are you?" Shen Li asked. She looked at the other person warily, while secretly mobilizing her spiritual power in case of emergency.
The mysterious man raised his head slightly, and through the holes in the mask, Shen Li seemed to see a pair of deep and cold eyes.
"County Lady Fuxi, how are you? I came here to make a deal with you..."
The mysterious man spoke, his voice was low and hoarse, as if it came from the depths of hell, making people shudder.
Shen Li was shocked. She didn't know what the mysterious man meant by the deal, but she knew that she had to be cautious, otherwise it might bring disaster to Fuxilou...