40: Chuanwen arranged a marriage and opened a security escort agency.

The next morning, Chen Chuanwen dressed neatly in a scholar's robe, looking like a cultured and sensible scholar, concealing the murderous aura he had accumulated recently!

"Chuanwen, although the girl I'm introducing to you is Aunt Liu's adopted daughter, she's beautiful and filial. You must seize this opportunity well!"

Yi Lian tidied Chen Chuanwen's clothes while whispering instructions in his ear.

"Okay, Mother, I understand!"

Chen Chuanwen smiled helplessly, accepting his fate and preparing for the blind date.

He had been fighting for the Chen Clan's cause just yesterday, and today he was going on a blind date with a woman. This made Chuanwen feel as if he was becoming too engrossed in beauty.

"It's alright, Chuanwen. It doesn't matter if it doesn't work out. Many daughters from prominent families in the county town are eager to go on a blind date with you!"

Chen Changsheng smiled with narrowed eyes. Ever since Chen Chuanwen dealt with the Anti-Chen Alliance, his reputation as the 'Smiling Yama' had spread among the prominent families in Longwei County!

Many prominent families with daughters wanted to marry this capable young man, and since the Chen Clan had deep roots, they were also willing to establish a connection with them.

"Father, stop playing matchmaker. I'm leaving!"

Chen Chuanwen knew his father's enthusiasm for urging marriage and didn't give Chen Changsheng another chance to speak. He mounted his horse and headed towards Kaoshan Village.

Kaoshan Village, Aunt Liu's house.

Chen Chuanwen walked to the entrance and saw a rather petite woman laboriously carrying a bucket to fetch water.

She was quite a diligent village girl!

Chen Chuanwen secretly evaluated her. Although he still had no interest, he no longer felt averse to this woman.

"Oh, Chuanwen is here! You look so handsome, like a scholar! Let me introduce you, this is my daughter—Xiao Wen."

"Your mother and I think you two are suitable. You two chat, I won't be in the way!"

Aunt Liu, who was carrying a wooden basin and about to go out to wash clothes, happened to see Chuanwen peeking outside the door.

She quickly welcomed him in and enthusiastically introduced the girl, then thoughtfully left them some private space.

"Hello, my name is Xiao Wen. I fled to Kaoshan Village. I've heard of you; your martial arts are very powerful, and you're good at business!"

After Aunt Liu left, the petite girl walked over to Chen Chuanwen and greeted him gracefully.

Chen Chuanwen scrutinized the girl before him. Her skin was fair as jade, her eyes like peach blossoms brimming with spring water, and her small cherry lips were red with white teeth. She was like an exquisite painting of a beauty, especially striking was her unadorned face, which still shone brightly.

It seems my mother was right; this woman is definitely the most beautiful in Kaoshan Village!

"Just average, I think I'm quite ordinary. Where is your hometown? Is there no one left in your family? Why don't you go back?"

Chen Chuanwen said perfunctorily. Although the woman in front of him was pretty, Chuanwen wasn't looking for a village girl who was just a pretty face, so he remained uninterested.

"My home is in the neighboring Longkou County. There was a great flood in the county, and everyone scattered, so I had to stay in Kaoshan Village!"

Xiao Wen replied, lowering her head, a timely hint of sadness appearing on her face. If others saw this, they would surely rush to comfort her.

But today, before her was Chuanwen, a ruthless man with a calculating mind.

Chen Chuanwen sensitively noticed a momentary flicker in her gaze and a slight fluctuation in her heartbeat.

Although her facial expressions were well-controlled, so much so that Chuanwen couldn't find any flaws, she wasn't a Martial Artist. She didn't know that Martial Artists observe meticulously and can perceive life signs that ordinary people wouldn't notice.

She was lying!

Her background was false, and there must be a problem, otherwise she wouldn't choose to conceal it.

"Oh, Longkou County. Where in Longkou County was your home? What did your family do?"

Chen Chuanwen asked with a smiling face, outwardly showing no change in expression.

"My family lived in Tieshi Village in Longkou County. We had a few acres of land and usually made a living by farming!"

Xiao Wen answered smoothly and naturally, acting like an ordinary, innocent farm girl.

But Chen Chuanwen secretly narrowed his eyes. He wasn't familiar with Longkou County, but he knew there had been a great flood there a few years ago.

However, just a few days ago, an out-of-town merchant had tried to curry favor with him, and he learned that after a great flood, the villagers of Tieshi Village, who had lost their land, had all returned home. Because an iron mine had been discovered there, the villagers had all made a fortune, and no one was displaced!

This Xiao Wen's background was probably just something she fabricated after hearing some rumors!

Chen Chuanwen became interested in this woman; he wanted to uncover the story she was hiding.

But after they chatted for two hours, Chen Chuanwen couldn't get a single revealing word out of her. Her answers were watertight and very clear, making it difficult to suspect her.

What a cunning woman!

Chen Chuanwen felt he had met his match and probably wouldn't be able to get the truth out of her quickly. He could only wait to investigate later.

Just then, Aunt Liu's pet Large Yellow Dog suddenly darted out. Perhaps wanting to play with Xiao Wen, it rushed towards her from behind.

Xiao Wen was unprepared and had no martial arts training, so she was naturally scared and fell to the ground.

Chen Chuanwen naturally lent a hand, chasing away the Large Yellow Dog and helping Xiao Wen up.

As he helped her up, Chen Chuanwen caught a glimpse of the snow-white skin at her chest.

The snow-white skin wasn't the main point; what was important was a wooden token hidden beneath Xiao Wen's clothes.

Chen Chuanwen had used Baili Ce's token, and the one Xiao Wen wore on her chest looked almost identical to Baili Ce's token!

Chen Chuanwen's gaze sharpened. The things this woman was hiding might be significant. He had seen the token and gained an important clue, so he bid farewell to Xiao Wen.

Leaving Aunt Liu's house, Chen Chuanwen pondered which Clan in the Prefecture City had the surname Ma, as the token Xiao Wen wore had the character 'Ma' written on it.

Chen Chuanwen thought for a while but found no clues, deciding to investigate later. After all, Kaoshan Village was too close to his home, and having someone potentially connected to an Immortal Official hiding there was indeed somewhat dangerous.

For now, establishing the escort agency was more important.

So he first visited Wang Yong's house and told him about his plan to establish an escort agency in conjunction with the Iron Spear Martial Arts School.

"Excellent! I was just worrying about my disciples' prospects. They are all from our Kaoshan Village and want to venture into the Jianghu. You can use them with peace of mind!"

Wang Yong readily agreed upon hearing the news. After settling the main business, Chen Chuanwen chatted with Wang Yong about family matters and his sister-in-law's pregnancy.

At noon, Chen Chuanwen bid farewell and headed to the county town.

Wang Yong was easy to talk to, but his disciples numbered only a dozen or so, which was far too few!

The bulk of the escort agency's manpower would still depend on the Iron Spear Martial Arts School!

However, Wang Yong and the Chen Clan were in-laws, making negotiations easier. The Iron Spear Martial Arts School was merely his elder brother's sect, so securing their cooperation would likely involve some haggling over benefits!