Master of Martial Arts, please enjoy a drunken revelry in the martial world.

Chapter 68 Awake and Drunk Again, Drunk and Awake Again

The Paradise Tower was raided by the Six Doors. Jiang Long was in charge of the cleanup, while Gu Qianbei and others went to the Six Doors' prison to pick up Zhu Ting.

"I never expected that you would find out the truth and clear my name in just one day."

You not only saved me, but also my senior brother's family.

I would like to express my gratitude to everyone in advance.

After hearing Lu Xiaofeng's account of what had happened, Zhu Ting quickly clasped his hands in thanks.

"Zhu Ting, if you want to thank someone, thank Manager Gu. He's the one who solved this case; the rest of us just did some hard work."

It seems you're really going to join the number one manor in the world this time.

Lu Xiaofeng joked.

"Haha, it's no big deal. Seeing you, Lu Xiaofeng, lose in the investigation makes me happier than anything else."

Besides, didn't you lose your ten jars of fine wine?

I think your losses are much greater than mine.

Zhu Ting laughed heartily.

Joining the number one manor in the world might be a bit troublesome, but compared to seeing my childhood friend suffer setbacks, none of that matters.

Lu Xiaofeng smiled helplessly.

"You're still the same as ever."

Zhu Ting smiled upon hearing this and looked at Gu Qianbei.

"Young Master Gu, what would you like me to create for you?"

"I want you to make me a wine glass."

"A wine glass?"

Zhu Ting looked puzzled, clearly finding the request too ordinary.

"This is no ordinary wine glass. I've heard that the master craftsman Zhu Ting has incredibly skillful hands, so I want you to help me create a unique wine glass that is one of a kind."

This is my idea; let's see if you can pull it off.

As Gu Qianbei spoke, he took out a slip of paper from his pocket.

Those were the drawings of the wine glass he had designed himself in his spare time, along with a description of its function.

He didn't understand mechanical arts or forging techniques, but he knew how to make demands.

Zhu Ting took the paper, glanced at it briefly, and then looked somewhat surprised.

"Young Master Gu, your idea is quite unique. However, it's very interesting, and I like it."

Once I find the right materials, I'll help you make it.

It should be completed in a month at most.

"Then I'll thank you in advance, Mr. Zhu."

By the way, Boss Zhu, if you want materials, you can ask the Number One Manor in the World.

Since you're about to join the number one clan in the world, you might as well take advantage of this benefit.

The number one manor in the world is incredibly wealthy.

Gu Qianbei laughed.

"Haha, that makes sense! Let's do it your way."

It was late at night, and everyone was quite tired. After leaving the Six Doors' prison, they agreed to meet again the next day and then went their separate ways.

Gu Qianbei and Zhang Jinjiu naturally returned to the Number One Manor in the World together.

"Brother Gu, I'm truly impressed this time. I never expected you to be so good at solving cases. I'm so ashamed of myself."

The title of "World's Greatest Detective" should belong to you.

On the way, Zhang Jinjiu drank and expressed his admiration.

"Ding! Congratulations, host, you have acquired Zhang Jinjiu's chivalrous spirit—Admiration. It can be incorporated into Thousand-Day Intoxication to improve its quality and shorten the brewing time."

Gu Qianbei's eyes lit up; this was an unexpected delight.

This "Bringing Wine" is truly my lucky star.

"Brother, you're joking. I was just lucky. If you had met Yue Xia first, you would definitely have noticed the problem too."

Gu Qianbei knew he had the advantage of knowing the plot, but when it came to solving cases, he was definitely no match for Zhang Jinjiu.

The title of the world's number one detective is not just for show.

Zhang Jinjiu waved his hand.

"Luck is also a part of ability. I didn't contribute much to this case, but you can't take back the Jade Dew you gave me this morning."

Zhang Jinjiu clutched the wine gourd tightly to his chest, as if afraid Gu Qianbei would snatch it away.

Seeing this, Gu Qianbei couldn't help but smile.

"So that's what you were worried about, brother. It's just a jar of wine; of course I won't take it back. Consider it a thank you for broadening my horizons."

"That's good, that's good. By the way, Brother Gu, take my advice. Consider this case closed, and don't get involved anymore."

As Zhang Jinjiu spoke, his playful expression vanished, and he suddenly became serious.

"What do you mean? Could it be that you've guessed who the real mastermind is?"

Gu Qianbei asked curiously.

Zhang Jinjiu did not answer immediately, but took another sip of wine and finally sighed.

"Sometimes the truth doesn't actually need a lot of evidence to get a general idea."

On the surface, this case of counterfeit banknotes appears to be about people like Luo Ma and Qian Laoda seeking wealth, but in reality, it's not that simple.

In the Ming Dynasty, there were two wealthy merchant families: the Wan family and the Hua family.

The head of the Wan family is Wan Sanqian, who supports the number one manor in the world, while the head of the Erhua family is Hua Manlou's father, Hua Ruling.

These two are top figures in the business world, and their wealth is comparable to that of a country.

However, Wan Sanqian was superior in terms of financial resources.

The fact that the imperial court chose to cooperate with the Hua family instead of the Wan family when issuing the Datong Baochao this time clearly indicates that the court intended to level the playing field and create a balance between the two.

Wan Sanqian definitely had objections to this.

Wan Sanqian appears to be an upright and honest man, but as a businessman, no one knows what his true intentions are.

Originally, he was weaker than the Hua family in terms of influence in the martial arts world, but he was not satisfied with that, so he joined forces with the powerful officials of the imperial court to establish the number one manor in the world, in order to close the gap with the Hua family, or even surpass them.

If the struggle for power in the martial arts world is like this, then the issuance of currency is an even bigger matter.

Once the Hua family successfully establishes a perfect connection with the Datong Baochao, the financial gap between the Hua and Wan families will be eliminated.

This is not the outcome that Wan Jia wanted to see.

Gu Qianbei's pupils contracted, and she looked surprised, but she quickly understood everything.

"Brother Zhang, are you saying that Wan Sanqian is behind Luo Ma? Zhu Ting was arrested because Wan Sanqian was unhappy with Zhu Ting's cooperation with the Hua family, so he sent him to prison?"

Zhang Jinjiu shook his head.

"I didn't say that. I just said that Wan Sanqian is quite suspicious. Now that we've joined the Number One Manor in the World, it's best to stay out of these kinds of things."

Moreover, this is just my guess.

It is also possible that someone deliberately did this to frame the Wan family and sow discord between the Wan and Hua families.

But whatever the situation, this is not a power struggle that we can get involved in.

Self-preservation is a rule that applies in both the martial arts world and the imperial court.

Being too clear-headed in life is also a sin.

As the saying goes, "Awake then drunk, drunk then awake. Qu Yuan, so haggard and pitiful."

For us ordinary people, being able to take care of ourselves and do some good deeds is enough to comfort us in this life.

Hahaha!"

As Zhang Jinjiu spoke, he suddenly burst into laughter, drinking as he walked forward.

Watching Zhang Jinjiu's retreating figure, Gu Qianbei's expression turned solemn, and then he sighed.

"Brother Zhang must have seen through everything to leave the imperial court."

But someone like him, no matter where he goes, will probably be unable to escape the vortex of power.

Even the most brilliant detective is merely a tool in the face of power.