Intelligence Ultime

Chapitre 190

That scoundrel is so wicked! And yet he used to go to all the trouble of finding good qualities in him!

Maple Snow City has plenty of things like Inkhorn Kirin Tablets and Thousand-Year Snow Ginseng King, though I wouldn't dare say there are many! These two medicines are undoubtedly incredibly precious in the eyes of ordinary people, but are Inkhorn Kirin Tablets really that difficult for Fang Jianwu, the big boss of the Eastern Waters, and Thousand-Year Snow Ginseng King for Xi Yeyan, the young master of the Western underworld?

He just wants to make a living from this. With those two wealthy and powerful friends, it shouldn't be too difficult, right?

"Great hero, those twelve zodiac envoys and those five big oafs are probably all in cahoots. They're all here to kill you!" Now it's finally clear that he was implicated by the old man, and those people had nothing to do with him whatsoever.

"Hmm." Although I can't be sure, their goal is the same: themselves. That should be right.

“Great hero, I think there will definitely be other people coming besides those two groups.”

"Hmm." How annoying! Although I'm not afraid, it would be very troublesome to always be being chased.

"My lord, that big oaf said a woman sent them!"

"Hmm." Those five scoundrels probably wouldn't lie, but he'd always been respectful and courteous to women, with a clear conscience, so he really couldn't understand why a woman was chasing him...

"Master, did you steal someone's wife and then abandon her? That's why this woman hired someone to kill him, dragging me into this mess with her!"

"Hmm." Feng Xuese answered casually as she sped along, thinking, then suddenly realized something was wrong and spat out a "Pah!"

"Ha ha!"

Feng Xuese really wanted to kick him a few times in the butt. She'd probably been too lenient with him lately, which was why this guy dared to act so arrogantly…

Amidst Zhu Huihui's ramblings, Feng Xuese felt a tightness in her chest, unsure whether it was due to her unhealed injuries or the irritation she felt from this bastard!

Although the mountain path was rugged, it was gradually shortened by the light-footed speed of the maple-snow-covered mountain. By daybreak, we finally arrived at the foot of Broken Stele Mountain.

Looking back at the mountain peak, the sun had already peeked out with a sliver of gold-rimmed red, and a new morning had finally arrived.

The Sky Over the Martial World is Clear, Part Two: Chapter Eleven (2)

The official road lies ten miles below Broken Stele Mountain.

This official road is a hub connecting the four provinces of the north, west, east, central, and south, encompassing nine prefectures and thirty-six counties. East of the road are Chenzhou and Songzhou; west are Jiujun, Tongzhou, and Shitouguan; south are Liyang and Suxi; and north are Yanyun and Canding.

Beside the official road, on Pifeng Slope, lies the Xianyun Old Shop, renowned for its Xianyun Osmanthus Wine and Dongding Oolong Tea, whose aromas travel for miles. Even those in a hurry will stop at Xianyun Old Shop, sit down, and savor the experience. Those who appreciate fine wine will find a touch of boldness, while tea lovers will find a moment of refined elegance.

Feng Xuese sat by the window, slowly savoring Xianyun's top-grade Dongding Oolong tea. He had been carrying Zhu Huihui all the way, annoyed by the man's endless ramblings. Finally, in a fit of rage, he had to press his sword against the man's neck to force him to shut up. Although he showed no outward signs of fatigue after a night of mental and physical exertion, the wounds on his chest and back ached faintly.

Zhu Huihui looked at the four dishes on the old man's table, but wasn't tempted. Following the old custom, she asked the waiter for a bowl of rice porridge, a steamed bun, and a few pickled vegetables. She took a bite of the steamed bun first, and then picked up the bowl and prepared to go to her special seat—the threshold.

Feng Xuese looked at him and said, "Come here!"

"Yes!" Zhu Huihui ran over with a bowl in her hands. "What are your orders, sir?"

Feng Xuese had intended to have him sit opposite her and eat at the same table, but upon seeing his dirty face and black hands, she felt a tightness in her stomach. She let out a long sigh and pointed to the dishes on the table, saying, "Take whatever you like to that table over there." Who does he think he is, squatting on the doorstep eating pickled vegetables every day and pretending to be pitiful?

Zhu Huihui was a little incredulous: "Huh?" Why is the old man suddenly being so nice to me? Could there be some other ulterior motive?

Seeing his suspicious look, Feng Xuese became a little impatient: "What 'huh'? If you're not going to eat, then go over there and don't stand here in my way!"

Zhu Huihui hesitated for a moment: "I...I can take any dish?"

"Hmm." Stop putting on that victimized act and ruining my reputation as a chivalrous hero!

Aha! The sun has risen in the west! It must be that roast chicken from last night that did the trick. Pheasant, oh pheasant, you traded your life for my improved treatment; you died a worthy death...

Afraid that the old man would change his mind if he was too slow, Zhu Huihui picked up the cucumber and shrimp, lotus seed and pork slices, and scallion-flavored sturgeon fillet and took them away directly—humph! He'd been eyeing these three dishes for quite some time!

Feng Xuese looked at the only remaining plate of asparagus and rock fungus on the table and regretted her kindness once again.

Zhu Huihui pretended not to see and buried her head in her food. Mmm, the shrimp is delicious, the cucumber is thrown away, the pork belly is delicious, the lotus root dates are thrown away, the fish fillet is delicious, the scallions are thrown away…

He never had any manners to begin with, and after being treated harshly by Feng Xuese and forced to eat pickled vegetables for days, his mouth was already completely bland. This time, he finally enjoyed his meal, picking and choosing from the dishes while throwing the ones he didn't like onto the ground.

Feng Xuese found this behavior unbearable to look at. He called over the waiter and moved the thin gauze screen over to cover himself, so he could avoid seeing it and being bothered.

Just then, the sound of horse bells jingling came from the official road outside Xianyun Old Shop.

The bell's sound was clear and melodious, unlike the monotonous and dull sound of ordinary copper bells.

Maple Snow and Zhu Gray looked up at the same time and saw a carriage slowly approaching along the official road.

The carriage was spacious, mainly blue and white, and looked very elegant. It was pulled by four strong, glossy blue horses. The lead horse had a large white jade bell hanging around its neck, and the beautiful sound of the bell came from this jade bell.

The carriage stopped in front of the Xianyun Old Shop. The old man driving the carriage was dressed simply in blue, with a bamboo hat on his back. Although his hands holding the whip had some age spots, they were very flexible and strong. He had a goatee on his chin and looked very energetic. He looked more like a steward than a servant driving the carriage.

As soon as the carriage came to a stop, a waiter rushed forward, eagerly taking the riding crop and preparing to serve.

The old man blocked with his arm, and before the waiter could even touch him, he was thrown back more than ten steps, landing with a thud on the ground. With a crack, his arm was dislocated. The waiter was sweating profusely from the pain and cried out in agony.

The Sky Over the Martial World is Clear, Part Two: Chapter Eleven (3)

Her maple-colored eyebrows lifted slightly.

Just then, a voice came from inside the car: "Uncle Feng, you've hurt someone again!" The voice was soft and gentle, with a hint of reproach, and extremely pleasant to hear.

Feng Bo bowed and said, "It was an unintentional injury; this old servant will fix it for him right away."

A clear voice chuckled from inside the carriage, "You're clumsy and clumsy, it's better if you don't take it, otherwise you might break someone's arm. Let me do it."

A blue curtain was lifted from the carriage, and a sweet-looking girl peeked out, nimbly jumping down from the carriage. She was dressed in a pink shirt, but was actually a maid.

The beautiful maid came up to the waiter and laughed, "You're a grown man, what are you afraid of with a broken arm? Crying like this makes you a laughingstock!" Suddenly, she reached out and pulled and twisted the waiter's arm, and with a "crack," the waiter's arm was back in place.

Then she ignored the waiter and walked straight to the carriage, smiling, "Miss, it's still a long way to Chenzhou City. Let's stop here for a bite. I'll help you out of the carriage!"