Chapter 429 Mediocre People
Meng Liuquan was shocked. He hadn’t expected this guy to actually kill the soldier on the spot. Yu Kefan couldn’t bear to watch and pulled Meng Liuquan away. Just then, two people suddenly appeared beside them.
Meng Liuquan turned around and saw them: they were Mo Ming’s companions, Lin Ye and Little Fairy. Why were they here?
Lin Ye whispered, “I didn’t expect the Divine Sword Meng Liuquan to be here too. If there’s a chance, I’d like to ask for a few pointers. What do you think, Great Hero Meng?” Meng Liuquan shook his head, saying nothing, seemingly unwilling to interact with them. He pulled Yu Kefan and left.
After they left, Little Fairy was a bit disappointed. The moment she saw Yu Kefan, she understood why Meng Liuquan hadn’t had any feelings for Madam Xiao at that time.
Yu Kefan’s beauty was beyond her expectations. She never imagined that there were Immortals in the mortal world like Yu Kefan in this world.
Lin Ye watched Meng Liuquan and Yu Kefan’s retreating figures and fell into deep thought. At this moment, the crowd erupted in an uproar. Clearly, everyone was dissatisfied with the official’s actions and was leaving one after another.
The civil official, ignoring the commotion, loudly declared, “I hope everyone remembers the Emperor’s Book for all people. If anyone dares to spread heresy to deceive the masses or incite people to go against the court in the future, this will be their fate.” Little Fairy looked at the setting sun and said to Lin Ye, “Little brother, let’s go back. Since there are many people now, it’s not easy to be noticed.”
Lin Ye shook his head, wondering how he could find out where Meng Liuquan and Yu Kefan were staying. He had already made up his mind and was determined to learn Meng Liuquan’s swordsmanship. He didn’t believe Mo Ming was truly no match for Meng Liuquan.
Meng Liuquan was renowned as the Sword God by people in the martial arts world, so his swordsmanship was naturally excellent. However, Lin Ye thought he wasn’t as mystical as the legends claimed. He had to find a way to locate Meng Liuquan and have a good spar with him; it wouldn’t be a wasted trip to an enemy country.
Thus, Lin Ye and Little Fairy followed Meng Liuquan to the inn. Madam Xiao and Mo Ming had gone to the enemy country to see the Emperor. Madam Xiao wanted to tell the Emperor about Fei Bufan’s evil deeds, and with Mo Ming accompanying her, she wasn’t worried about any accidents.
They had previously divided their tasks: Mo Ming was responsible for taking Madam Xiao to see the Emperor to seek his aid, while Lin Ye, Little Fairy, Hong Chen, and Molly were to remain in the small city to keep a close eye on Mo Lian’s movements.
Hong Chen and Molly had gone elsewhere to gather information.
As for running into Meng Liuquan, it was purely accidental. They hadn’t expected Meng Liuquan to bring his lover, Yu Kefan, to the small city. Furthermore, the official’s public killing of the soldier wasn’t that simple.
Lin Ye was certain that the official must know the inside story. Perhaps he was one of Fei Bufan’s people. His trip from the capital to this place undoubtedly had a secret purpose. Using the Emperor’s hand to issue the Book for all people was clearly a setup.
“Let’s go in and take a look first.” Lin Ye hid outside and said, watching the Meng Liuquan couple enter the inn. Little Fairy replied, “Yes, little brother, I’ll listen to you.”
Lin Ye nodded, then took Little Fairy’s hand and walked into the inn.
The current situation was critical. They needed to join forces with Meng Liuquan to deal with Fei Bufan. Mo Lian’s swordsmanship was bizarre, and with Fei Bufan and Liu Tang also involved, it would be difficult without Meng Liuquan’s help.
This was also why Lin Ye, after careful consideration, decided to follow Meng Liuquan to the inn.
Night had fallen, and the small city was gradually shrouded in darkness. The innkeeper had already instructed the waiters to light the lamps.
Meng Liuquan glanced at the darkening night sky outside the window and said to Yu Kefan, “You stay here and don’t go anywhere, especially don’t leave the room. I suspect someone is coming for us. I’ll go down and meet them to see what they want to do.” “Who is it?” Yu Kefan asked doubtfully.
“It’s the man and woman we met on the street earlier, remember?” “Oh, it’s them. They didn’t seem like bad people. Be gentle with them.” “Okay, I understand. I’ll do as you say.”
Meng Liuquan took out his treasure sword and went downstairs. He had actually known that these two people had been following him for a while, but he could tell they weren’t bad people, so he had let them be.
Lin Ye and Little Fairy were drinking tea in the living room. Seeing Meng Liuquan come downstairs, they couldn’t help but smile. Meng Liuquan didn’t say anything and sat down at a table opposite them, asking the inn waiter for a small pot of wine.
The innkeeper was sitting at the counter, calculating accounts. The clattering sound of the abacus came from his fingers.
The innkeeper’s crow’s feet were as striking as if carved by a knife. While he was working his abacus, he said, “Although I am old, I can still tell that you guests are not mediocre people; you are definitely masters in the martial arts world…”
“The world has been chaotic these years, and this small city is not a safe place. I hope you guests will not cause trouble in my inn and affect my business, or I will report you to the authorities! I believe you guests can distinguish priorities and won’t cause trouble casually. I assume you all understand my words.”
Little Fairy glanced at the innkeeper and smiled sweetly, “Don’t worry, innkeeper, we won’t cause you any trouble.”
Lin Ye laughed, “Oh, we two are newlyweds who came here today just to talk with this brother. We’ll leave as soon as we’re done talking. Don’t worry, boss, we won’t cause you any trouble.”
Little Fairy blushed, reached under the table, and pinched him, saying, “Who’s your wife? Don’t dream, I’ll kick you.”
Meng Liuquan saw and heard this, but pretended not to notice, slowly drinking his wine.
“That would be best.” The innkeeper let out a sarcastic laugh, the sound of the abacus stopping abruptly. He stared fiercely at Meng Liuquan, who was drinking, then got up and went into the back room. A pale yellow curtain separated the hall from the back room.
Lin Ye and Little Fairy paid no attention to the innkeeper’s actions and focused entirely on Meng Liuquan drinking.
Lin Ye couldn’t help but say, “Alas, Great Hero Meng, could you help us with something?”
Meng Liuquan put down his wine pot, seeming to be already a bit drunk. He stood up unsteadily and glared at them, saying, “I’ve already told you, I, Meng Liuquan, have no interest in you people or these matters. You should leave. I won’t agree to help you. I just want to be with my lover, Yu Kefan, and live a peaceful life. I will never be an enemy of the government. Leave, and don’t bother me again, or don’t blame me for being impolite.”
Little Fairy said, “Hey, Meng Liuquan, what do you mean?”
Meng Liuquan stared at Little Fairy but didn’t respond, continuing to drink his wine.
Lin Ye said, “Meng Liuquan, don’t think too highly of yourself. Although you defeated General Mo, it doesn’t mean your martial arts are superior to his. Perhaps General Mo didn’t want to make things difficult for you. After all, he killed your master, and out of both emotion and reason, he felt a little sorry for you, so he let you win.”
