I started out with seven husbands, and I worked hard to support my family while crying.

Chapter 193: Searching for the Mysterious Swordsman

Fang Xiaoxiao and Xiaoman looked at the mysterious swordsman with gratitude in their eyes.

"Thank you so much for saving my life, hero!" Fang Xiaoxiao said, her voice trembling.

The swordsman didn't speak, but simply nodded slightly, then turned and disappeared into the night.

After this crisis, Fang Xiaoxiao decided that she still needed to strengthen the factory's defenses and needed to allocate more manpower.

Especially that swordsman, it would be great if we could find him.

She had originally planned to ask Pei Yan for help, but for some reason, Pei Yan seemed to have vanished into thin air recently, and she couldn't find him anywhere.

The rest of them all went to Jiangnan Province.

Recalling that day, right after she left, Murong Changqing and the others seemed to have vanished, leaving behind only a letter.

Some said they were going to Jiangnan Province on business, while others simply said they had something to do and would be back in a while.

This resulted in only her, Xiaoman, and a few other employees remaining in the house.

Otherwise, with Long Jinyan's abilities, he should have been able to wipe out the Giant Whale Gang without leaving a single survivor.

This is the thought.

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Fang Xiaoxiao looked at Xiaoman with a firm gaze, her hands unconsciously clasped in front of her, and said.

"Xiaoman, I think we should go find that mysterious swordsman. Think of a way to find out where he is."

Her eyes were filled with anticipation and determination, and her delicate face was slightly flushed with anxiety.

Xiaoman nodded slightly, a confident smile on her face, and replied:

"Well, Sister Fang, I did make some friends in the underworld before. I'll go ask them in a bit and see if anyone knows him."

Her eyes gleamed with gratitude and urgency; recalling that harrowing moment, her heart was still heavy.

After exchanging a few more words with Fang Xiaoxiao, Xiaoman turned and walked towards the door.

She was agile and light-footed, her smart clothes swaying slightly with her movements.

Xiaoman's eyes were firm and focused, with only one thought in her mind: she must find that swordsman.

She first went to a bookstore somewhere on the long street.

The bookstore looks quaint and elegant from the outside, with the sign hanging at the entrance swaying gently in the breeze.

As soon as Xiaoman entered the door, she was greeted by a man with a strong scholarly air.

The man was dressed in a blue robe and wore a square scarf on his head. He had a fair complexion, regular features, and a pair of eyes that revealed intelligence and wit.

When he saw Xiaoman come in, he immediately put on a big smile and said warmly.

"Oh, sir, please come in. May I ask what kind of calligraphy or paintings you would like to buy, or if you would like me to write a letter home?" His voice was clear and loud, with a hint of flattery.

Xiaoman didn't answer immediately, but stared at him intently, and slowly said, "Heavenly King covers the Earth Tiger..."

Upon hearing this, the scholar's smile vanished instantly, and his expression turned serious.

A flicker of wariness crossed his eyes, and his previously sharp voice instantly transformed into a deep, magnetic, bubbly tone: "Pagoda to suppress the river demon?"

Xiaoman narrowed her eyes slightly and continued, "One or two moves can take you anywhere!"

The scholar frowned, pondered for a moment, and then replied, "A little connection is worth three taels of silver."

Xiaoman carefully took out three taels of silver from her bosom and said in a low voice, "To inquire about someone."

The scholar's expression instantly turned serious, and his eyes quickly scanned his surroundings, his gaze like that of a wary eagle.

After carefully confirming that no one was following him, he breathed a sigh of relief, pointed to the lattice window next to him, and whispered, "Let's talk inside!"

Xiaoman followed the scholar into the inner room, where a faint scent of ink and the aroma of old books filled the air.

The scholar gently closed the door, turned around, and looked at Xiaoman with a nervous expression.

"Speak, who do you want to find out about?" the scholar asked in a very low voice.

Xiaoman took a deep breath and said solemnly, "A few days ago, my wife and I were chased by the Giant Whale Gang. At the critical moment, a mysterious swordsman came to our aid."

The swordsman's swordsmanship was superb, and his movements were elegant and graceful. I want to know his origins and whereabouts.

Xiaoman's eyes were filled with eagerness and longing.

The scholar frowned, pondered for a moment, and then said, "A mysterious swordsman? That won't be easy to find."

However, please describe his physical features and the characteristics of his swordsmanship to me; perhaps I can find some clues from my memory.

Xiaoman recalled the scene at that time and spoke slowly.

"The swordsman was tall and slender, wearing a black cloak, with a cold face and sharp eyes like an eagle. His swordsmanship was as fast as lightning and his moves were fierce. He subdued the experts of the Giant Whale Gang in just a few moves."

As the scholar listened to Xiaoman's description, he searched his mind for relevant information.

His brows furrowed and relaxed intermittently, and after a long while, he slowly spoke.

"As far as I know, there aren't many swordsmen in the martial world who match your description. But there is one master whose whereabouts are elusive. He travels alone, his swordsmanship is superb, and he has performed chivalrous deeds in many places. However, I'm not entirely sure about his exact whereabouts."

A hint of disappointment flashed in Xiaoman's eyes, but a spark of hope quickly ignited again.

"Could you help me find out more? This is crucial for me and my wife."

The scholar nodded.

"I will do my best, but as you know, things in the martial arts world are complicated and the information may not be accurate. You will need to be more patient and wait."

Xiaoman said gratefully, "Thank you very much, brother. If we can find that swordsman, I will reward you handsomely."

After saying that, Xiaoman turned and left the bookstore, continuing her journey to find the swordsman.

She felt she needed to ask more people about the swordsman's whereabouts.

Eggs shouldn't be put in just one basket; you need to put them in several baskets.

This is what Fang Xiaoxiao told her before she left.

Yes, you can't put all your eggs in one basket; you have to ask around among several people.

Now, she has to head to the next county town.

The county town is called Linjiang County, which is about 300 li away from Changle County.

If you ride a horse, traveling day and night, it will take about three days to arrive.

This is the thought.

Xiaoman mounted her large brown horse and headed towards Linjiang City.

……

Lingxi Pavilion.

Fang Xiaoxiao was getting ready to eat dinner.

She was originally going to wait for Xiaoman to come together, but instead received a message from Old Zhang.

The meaning behind her words was quite simple: Xiaoman asked him to tell her that she was going to Linjiang City.

"Wow, I never expected that I would be the only person in such a big store!"

She felt helpless. Her once lively home was now empty except for her, which was somewhat heartbreaking.

The candlelight flickered inside the Lingxi Pavilion.