Chapter Thirty-One: Majestic and Fearsome

  "The adults said that these two scoundrels colluded with each other, ruining the reputation of the Zhongjing Prefecture's catchers. I will definitely send them to the prefecture yamen and severely punish them. At that time, I will give you a message. What are you still stunned about? Quickly tie up the people!"

  Their faces changed quickly, and the team leader turned around and shouted. Those catchers who had already lost their voices suddenly moved, all of them went to grab people and tie them up, while stealing a glance at Gao Feng, they pretended to be innocent and shouted:

  "You scoundrel, you've really tarnished our reputation! How could I have been so blind back then!"

  Gao Feng was watching them catch and bind people, the team leader beside him covered his face with a nervous expression, he had offended a powerful person, and didn't know what kind of trouble would come next, while he was worrying and frightened, Gao Feng suddenly spoke up, this sudden voice made the team leader so scared that his whole body trembled, his waist bent and legs softened.

  "Starting from tomorrow, if there are any more scoundrels on the streets, it won't just be a slap in the face!"

  Upon hearing Gao Feng's cold words, the team leader hastily said:

  "Please rest assured, we will definitely eliminate them thoroughly. If there is one more thief, I'll offer my head to you..."

  Gao Feng didn't say much to him, he just strode over the several bandits who were lying on the ground in front of him and walked towards the street entrance. As he passed by, those catchers all dodged to one side, bowed their heads and saluted, showing great respect.

  Walking on the street, Gao Feng's face was expressionless, but his hearing was astonishingly sharp, and he could hear the low whispers from the courtyards on both sides. They were all talking about how he had seen justice and acted bravely, saying that those bandits had made Stone Horse Street a dark and gloomy place, but today heaven finally opened its eyes and sent a ruthless person to clean them up.

  His face was expressionless, but Gao Feng's heart was very pleased. Beating the villain didn't need to be said, and the praise and discussion around him made him even more happy. The fear of the patrol officers on Shi Ma Street and that team of officials made him even more excited. This is the benefit of being strong, making others bow their heads to themselves.

  The battle just now, although the bandits were all knocked down, but for Gao Feng, even moving his body was not possible, but the changes in his martial arts and internal energy he understood clearly. In the previous battle, he truly achieved internal energy release at will, operating freely, internal energy and physical strength do not need to be distinguished, but use is convenient.

  That's the transmission on that mountain, Gao Feng has turned to a slightly bustling street, his mind is all about that mountain, the relationship between the mountain and his own jade pendant is unclear, even with himself, not to mention the strange fruit, the mysterious person, and this efficacious and mysterious kung fu, the various magical places on the mountain, this is an immortal mountain!

  It's this mountain that has turned its own fate around, allowing it to hold its head high and not bow down to others... what a magnificent fortune.

  After walking a few steps, Gao Feng himself clapped his hands and looked somewhat regretful. He wasn't thinking of anything else, but rather that he had received such great kindness from that senior, yet hadn't even asked for their name, always just calling them "senior". It was truly too rude.

  The area of Shi Ma Street is not large, it's just a few streets, news spreads quickly. Gao Feng caught thieves on the street, punished the thieves, and taught a lesson to the corrupt and arrogant bailiffs who were lawless in their daily lives. All these things were seen by people, the street where the fight took place was deserted, but people were hiding in their yards watching and listening!

  Gao Feng conscientiously made the rounds, but these things were being passed around in various shops. The shop owners and clerks, as well as the workshop owners and craftsmen, all knew about it.

  Even the fact that Gao Fang gave money to buy fruit on that day was also revealed, which is indeed a small matter. However, when did the runners who worked on this street ever pay for things? As for the previous few school officers, it wasn't that they didn't pay for things, but rather that they rarely showed up, and when they did, they would just find a place to hang out.

  In comparison, the impression of this newcomer, Gao Feng, has improved in everyone's eyes. This person does things by the rules and doesn't bully the weak. It's a good thing that someone like him has come to Shimajie Street. Of course, it's only been less than a day since he arrived, so it can't be said for sure, but giving him a heads up in advance can't hurt either.

  In the Shimaji area, the largest merchant was Yongji, and all the other merchants looked up to him as their leader. So when it came to taking charge, they were naturally the ones who took the lead. The third time Gao Feng walked past the entrance of Yongji Jewelry Store, a shopkeeper wearing a long gown smiled and blocked his way, politely clasping his fists in greeting and saying:

  "This must be the new High School Lieutenant, I am Zhang Li Quan, the third shopkeeper of Yong Ji. The summer heat is sweltering, it's hard work for you to be on duty, please come in and have a cup of tea!"

  Yesterday, when I came, the first thing I noticed was the shopkeeper and his apprentices, just now there was another conflict, although Gao Feng is still wearing ordinary clothes, it's not unexpected to be recognized, but suddenly being invited to drink tea is quite astonishing.

  But since the other party was being polite, Gao Feng couldn't refuse either. He still had to work in this area for a long time and maintaining good relations was necessary.

  "Thank you, then I won't be polite!"

  Gaofeng also did not decline, and openly accepted the invitation. He followed the shopkeeper into Yongji Jewelry Store. The shopkeeper smiled and nodded in approval, his impression of Gaofeng even better than before. They had met many Town Demon Mayors before, all of whom were arrogant and haughty. Someone like Gaofeng, who was neither servile nor overbearing, but polite to others, was rarely seen.

  In the past, Gao Feng's situation was such that for businesses like jewelry stores, he would at most just pass by the entrance and wouldn't even consider going in. This time, walking into Yongji Jewelry Store, what he saw was quite unexpected. Gao Feng had thought that a jewelry store would be similar to an ordinary general goods store, with merchandise displayed on shelves and sales clerks standing behind the counter to receive customers. He hadn't expected that the interior of Yongji would be decorated like a teahouse.

  The first floor space is separated by multiple treasure cabinets, with round tables and stools placed everywhere. Guests are leisurely drinking tea, some people are watching the exhibits at the treasure cabinet, those who want to buy things are brought by the shop assistants to the table for appraisal and discussion. Not many people speak loudly, all in whispers, matching the elegant decoration here, showing a kind of noble atmosphere, set off by the lively scene outside, it's actually quiet in the midst of noise.

  The shopkeeper led Gao Feng to a seat, and immediately an assistant brought tea and utensils, poured the tea, and retreated. The shopkeeper could see Gao Feng's curiosity, smiled and explained:

  "The arrangement of the Yongji shop is also special, customers come and go at ease, samples are placed on multiple shelves, can be browsed at any time, there are also price lists, if customers like something, the staff will bring the goods over, this style has been learned by several shops in Beijing!"

  It turned out that this was another kind, Gao Feng thought secretly, but his attention was not focused on this. Gao Feng usually carved and made some decorative objects, and the jewelry store also applied this kind of craftsmanship, although he had never been to a jewelry store before. Many of the doors in this place could be understood by Gao Feng, such as what techniques were used to carve them, and what materials were used, and he looked at them with great interest.