allonlinenovel Chapter 36 Encounter on the Road!
Chapter 36 Encounter on the Road!
"Don't worry, shopkeeper. I'm just passing through today. I'll have a quick meal and then leave!"
Xiao Bieli just smiled.
Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper breathed a sigh of relief and returned to the counter, but he still kept glancing in the direction where Xiao Bieli was.
Xiao Bieli didn't care.
When the waiter brought the food, Xiao Bieli began to eat heartily.
Just as Xiao Bieli was eating,
Three figures appeared at the entrance of the inn; they were the Three Heroes of Wushan, whom Xiao Bieli had met briefly at the inn last time.
The three heroes of Wushan saw Xiao Bieli the moment they entered the inn.
'This is such a damn coincidence!'
The eldest of the three heroes of Wushan thought to himself.
When they left Wushan Town, they were planning to go to the Twelve Linked Forts, but they witnessed this young hero wiping out Han Long's entire gang by himself with just a sword in this inn.
After returning home for a while, they still felt they had to go to the Twelve Linked Docks and make a name for themselves.
Unexpectedly, they had only gone halfway when...
To my surprise, I encountered this young hero again.
Could this young hero be here to complete another bounty mission?
Although hesitant, the leader of the Three Heroes of Wushan still walked to Xiao Bieli's side, cupped his hands in greeting, and said:
"Young Master Shen!"
Xiao Bieli raised his eyes, saw the three heroes of Wushan, and a look of surprise appeared on his face. He smiled and said:
"What a coincidence!"
The eldest of the three heroes of Wushan also laughed:
"It's really too much of a coincidence. The three of us brothers wanted to seek refuge with the Twelve Linked Forts twice, and we met Young Hero Shen both times."
After Shen Lang killed Han Long, they also found out Shen Lang's identity. Moreover, the news that Zhang Zhong, a sixth-rank expert from Dongjiang County known as "Hun Yuan Shou," had disappeared in Tianlang Village had already spread throughout half of Dongjiang County, so they naturally heard about it as well.
Moreover, it is said that Young Master Shen was one of the four people who escaped alive from Tianlang Village.
"It's better to meet by chance than to invite someone. Since we've met, why don't we have something to eat together?" Xiao Bieli suggested.
The three heroes of Wushan exchanged glances, and the eldest brother spoke:
"We also greatly admire Young Master Shen. We'll treat you to this meal, and we hope you'll give us a chance."
The three heroes of Wushan sat down and ordered some more food and wine.
At this moment,
Another group of guests arrived at the inn, led by a man and a woman. The man looked to be in his early forties, dressed in coarse linen clothes, while the woman looked to be in her thirties, dressed in a white palace gown, and had a beautiful and charming appearance.
Four armed martial arts practitioners followed behind the two.
Xiao Bieli glanced at the six people before looking away.
These two are no ordinary people; all four of their subordinates are seventh-rank officials.
That man's martial arts skills are probably no less than Zhou Chang's.
Xiao Bieli could faintly smell the blood on them, indicating that they had fought not long ago and were covered in blood. They had only changed their clothes and hadn't even had time to take a shower.
"Bring us one of each of your restaurant's signature dishes right away!"
"We still have a long way to go after we finish eating!"
After the waiter left, the middle-aged man's gaze swept over everyone in the inn, lingering on Xiao Bieli for a few seconds before moving away.
"Eat quickly, everything will be fine once we leave Dongjiang County!"
……
The three heroes of Wushan glanced at the group. This was the first time they had ever seen someone as beautiful as this woman. However, they all knew that anyone who dared to travel with a woman of such beauty must be extraordinary.
However, they immediately looked away.
This kind of woman is not someone they can even set their sights on.
There weren't many guests at the inn, so the food was served very quickly.
In no time, a whole table of dishes was served.
“During this time, my brothers and I have often heard of Young Master Shen’s great name!”
"That day, the Heavenly Wolf Stronghold colluded with the Three Rivers Alliance, and even Senior Zhang, the 'Mixed Yuan Hand,' fell to the Heavenly Wolf Stronghold. It's truly admirable that Young Hero Shen was able to emerge unscathed."
"Yes, Han Long died at your hands, Young Hero Shen. All the experts in Cang County are applauding!"
"Alas, there aren't many heroes like Young Master Shen left in the martial world these days!"
After having a couple of drinks, the three heroes of Wushan were no longer so reserved.
Listening to the three men's flattery, Xiao Bieli simply smiled and asked:
"Are the three of you heading to join the Twelve Linked Forts again?"
Wu Meng, the eldest of the three heroes of Wushan, nodded:
"Not bad!"
"When we met Young Master Shen last time, we were ready to go, but we were shocked by his martial arts skills."
"But I'm thirty-three now, and I've been learning ancestral martial arts. I've reached the limit of my skills."
"Go to the Twelve Linked Forts and make a name for yourself. Maybe you can even get a move or two taught to you. Even if this is all I'll ever do, I can pass it on to my son. Maybe he'll make a name for himself in the martial arts world someday!"
Xiao Bieli shook his head and said:
"The world is like a tide, and people are like water; alas, how many return from the martial world!"
Sometimes, being ordinary isn't necessarily a bad thing.
Although this world is a dog-eat-dog world, the Great Qian Dynasty is still powerful. With the Zhenwu Halls in various regions, ordinary people are not usually involved in battles in the martial arts world.
"What a lament! How few heroes return from the martial world!"
"Unfortunately, some people just can't grasp this principle!"
Just at this time,
A strong, resonant voice came from outside.
More than ten burly men dressed in black, carrying weapons, entered the inn. Leading them was a handsome man in his early thirties.
He looked at the six people who entered after Xiao Bieli and the others, finally fixing his gaze on the middle-aged man, and shook his head, saying:
"Third Uncle, I really can't understand it."
"I, Twelve Linked Fortresses, have treated you well, so why would you betray me?"
The moment Wu Meng saw the man, his expression changed, and he murmured:
"Is...is it the young master?"
Young Master?
Everyone at the table was stunned.
There is only one young master in Dongjiang County, and that is Guan Yunpeng, the young master of the Twelve Linked Docks!
Even Xiao Bieli's eyes showed a strange light.
Guan Yunpeng had bright, piercing eyes and a powerful aura; he should also be a sixth-rank expert.
However, it should be rather flashy.
Even a seventh-rank martial artist can control their aura and doesn't look much different from an ordinary person.
Guan Yunpeng seemed to be afraid that people wouldn't know how strong he was.
What else could it be but showing off?
"Eat your food, and then leave quickly!"
Xiao Bieli glanced at the three heroes of Wushan and offered a reminder.
He was so busy drinking that he didn't eat much. If the two sides start fighting later, all the food that hasn't been eaten will probably be wasted.
The three heroes of Wushan exchanged a glance and then looked at Xiao Bieli.
What time is it now?
Can you still eat?
Hahahaha!
The middle-aged man smiled, stood up, looked at Guan Yunpeng, and said coldly:
"betray?"
"The Twelve Linked Forts were originally founded by the Guan and Wu families. From a small gang to where they are now, I just don't understand why, for so many years, the people with the surname Guan have always been in charge of the Twelve Linked Forts?"
"If it weren't for your father's constant targeting, how could my Wu family have been reduced to just over a dozen people?"
"The Seven Star Begonia is colorless and odorless. Even a peak fifth-rank expert would die suddenly three days after consuming it. I personally witnessed your father consume it, so why is he unharmed?"
Guan Yunpeng smiled:
"Third Uncle, aren't you curious why we've been able to find you no matter where you run off to these past two days?"
Wu Ming frowned.
Suddenly, a soft, delicate hand pressed against Wu Ming's stomach.
puff!
A terrifying palm strike came, causing Wu Ming to spit out a mouthful of blood and stagger backward.
Looking at Lin Rong, who had just been nestled in his arms in a tender embrace, Wu Ming said with a face full of disbelief:
"Are you one of Guan Tianwu's men?"
Lin Rong was rescued by him from a group of bandits eleven years ago. He kept her by his side and taught her martial arts.
"Guan Tianwu has been planning to get rid of me for eleven years?"