Chapter 961: Say Sorry
The guests all took their leave one by one with the City Master seeing them to the door personally. When all the guests had left, he went back inside and said to his wife: “I didn’t expect Lang-er to do something like this after he found out the Ghost Doctor’s identity. Do you think this matter will be exposed?”
“Lang’er probably didn’t know the Ghost Doctor to begin with. I think the Ghost Doctor is a friend of Mister Duan, that’s why they have arrived together.” The City Master’s wife said. After some thought, she continued: “Let them deal with this matter themselves! We shouldn’t get too involved in their affairs.”
“Yes, you’re right.” The City Master nodded without saying more, and retired to his courtyard with his wife.
On the other side, Duan Ye brought Ning Lang to a courtyard and asked: “Little Fatty, did you really take one hundred thousand gold each from those people? Also, how did you find out that Feng Jiu is the Ghost Doctor? When you found out you didn’t even tell me. You’re not a good friend.”
Ning Lang scratched his head and replied with embarrassment: “You know how much I like money. When there is an opportunity to make money, I will seize it. That’s why…” He looked at the closed door and asked hesitantly: “Do you think I should go inside and apologise?”
“Apologise? Haha!”
Duan Ye chuckled and patted his shoulder: “You! You sold Feng Jiu. I don’t think a sorry is going to make it all okay. You better go back and sleep. I think he just wants an answer from you? When you’ve thought about it, come and tell him your answer. I think that would be better than an apology.”
Ning Lang frowned and nodded his head when he heard this: “I understand. I will go back and think about it carefully.” He was just about to turn around to leave, when he decided to walk to the firmly shut bedroom door.
“Feng Jiu, I’m sorry. My actions tonight are out of order. Sorry, please forgive me.”
When he didn’t hear any noise from inside the bedroom, he turned around and went back to his courtyard to consider whether he would go to Hell Mountains.
When he promised to give an answer the next morning, he was only stalling for time to get him to stay so he could make some money. However, he hadn’t expected things to turn out this way. He had only thought of selling those invitations for one hundred thousand gold each, and not thought of the consequences.
Duan Ye watched as Ning Lang walked away with his head down. After a while, he knocked on Feng Jiu’s door and shouted: “Feng Jiu, you haven’t told me how you are the Ghost Doctor.”
There was still no noise from inside the bedroom, so he tried to push the door open. He found that the door was locked from the inside. He didn’t have any other choice but to leave it.
“I have to go to the He Family residence tomorrow. Stop disturbing me and go back to rest!” Feng Jiu’s voice could be heard from inside the bedroom, but the door remained closed.
“When you go to the He Family Residence tomorrow, remember to come and get me. I want to go and take a look as well.” He then retreated to his own bedroom to rest.
On this night, some people might find it difficult to get to sleep. However, under the influence of alcohol, Feng Jiu and Duan Ye fell into a deep slumber the moment they lay down to rest.
Early the next morning, the sun shone on the ground and the warm rays of light peeked through the leaves casting shadows on the ground. As the breeze blew, the leaves on the trees fluttered and landed gently on the ground……
It was tranquil in the courtyard as the two people in the bedrooms were still fast asleep. Feng Jiu seemed to have forgotten that she was supposed to go to the Feng Family residence today. By the time she woke up, it was already late morning.
Chapter 962: Bone Erosion Poison
At the same time, Mr He had arrived at the City Master’s residence but was afraid to disturb him, so he waited outside til he awoke.
After another hour, Feng Jiu roused from her sleep as she remembered that she was supposed to go to the He family residence today to assess the young master’s condition. She therefore got up to wash herself and was ready in no time. As she walked out into the courtyard, she called for Duan Ye and instructed the servants to serve breakfast. She ate while she waited for Duan Ye.
Another hour later, after the two of them had eaten, they walked out to the main courtyard and saw Mr He hurry over to greet them.
“Ghost Doctor.”
“I’m so sorry, I woke up late.” She said apologetically.
“No, don’t worry, I am early.” Mr He said hurriedly. He looked at the young man in red and said respectfully: “Ghost Doctor, the horse carriage is ready. Ghost Doctor, you and Master Duan can get on!”
“Mmm.” Feng Jiu nodded and walked outside with him.
The two of them got into a luxurious horse carriage with Mr He steering the horse personally up front. Some people who saw this were surprised and enquired secretly.
After about an hour, they arrived at the He residence. Mrs He had already instructed the servants to wait outside for their arrival. Upon their arrival, they greeted the guests and invited them inside.
“Ghost Doctor, this is my Hong’er’s yard. Because he is unable to get out of bed, he has not come out to greet you. Please do not take offence.” Mr He said.
“Of course not.” Feng Jiu shook her head and stepped inside.
As soon as she entered the bedroom, a strong smell of medicine entered her nostrils and the whole room smelt of death. Without looking at the person, she already knew that he was at death’s door.
“Open the doors and windows for some ventilation.” She motioned.
Upon hearing this, Mrs He immediately instructed the servants to open the door and windows. She walked to the bedside with Feng Jiu and said: “Hong’er, this is the Ghost Doctor, do greet him quickly.”
“Greetings to you Ghost Doctor, please do not take offence that I am unable to get out of bed.”
Feng Jiu’s eyes fell on the young man laid on the bed. He was about twenty five years old, his face was thin and pale, and breathless when he spoke. In contrast to his pale complexion, his lips were fiery red.
Upon seeing this, her head tilted as she said: “Let’s take a look at your legs!”
Mr He came forwards and pulled down the quilt that was covering his son. He was only wearing a pair of short pants as underwear. Both of his legs were black and red, and so swollen that anyone would be taken by surprise when they saw them.
When she saw this, Feng Jiu frowned slightly. She stepped forward and reached her hand out to take the temperature of his leg. Sure enough, it was hot to touch. She continued to frown as she looked at his legs, deep in thought. Finally, she said: “Lift his shirt up.”
“Okay.” Mr He hurriedly lifted up the shirt off his son’s body and looked at Feng Jiu, not daring to disturb him. Although he was anxious, he just stared silently.
Feng Jiu looked at his abdomen and then pressed down on it. When she saw the pain in the young man’s face, she retracted her hand and said: “The poison has started to spread upwards. At this point in time, the poison would have already spread to his internal organs. If he is unable to be treated within three days, he will die.”
When Mrs He heard this, her legs weakened and she cried out: “I beg you Ghost Doctor, please save my son. Please, I only have one son….”
“Don’t worry. As long as I am here, nothing will happen.” She comforted her and then turned to Mr He and said: “Mr He, come out with me! I need some medicine, Mr He you need to help me obtain them as soon as possible.”
Chapter 963: Nothing Will Happen
Upon hearing this, Mr He rejoiced and said hurriedly: “Okay, okay, what medicines do you need, Ghost Doctor? I will send a servant to get them immediately.” He walked outside with him as he spoke.
Duan Ye who was following behind them looked at the man on the bed and wondered, how can he be saved when he’s so ill? If so then he’s really got some skills!
“Hong’er, did you hear that? The Ghost Doctor said nothing will happen.” Mrs He wiped her tears and stayed by her son’s bedside, crying tears of happiness at Feng Jiu’s words.
Hong’er smiled weakly and said: “Mother, don’t cry.” He knew how bad his condition was, he knew that he wouldn’t live for much longer. As for the Ghost Doctor that his father and mother had invited over to treat him, he had heard of him before. However, he had reservations about what he promised, especially seeing that he was so young. How much can you believe of a nineteen year old boy?
Even so, he knew how worried his parents were, and could only play along. He had already accepted his fate, so even if the end result was his death, it did not matter.
However, he was worried about his parents and couldn’t bear to leave them. He was their only son….
When he thought of this, the tears rolled out of the corners of his eyes into the pillow, and disappeared.
Feng Jiu prescribed some medicine for him, and told them to prepare it first. She also gave them a list of medicines to purchase. To avoid any delay, Mr He instructed his most faithful servant to boil the medicine. The medicines that they had in the residence were taken out first and he went to buy the rest of the medicines personally.
Duan Ye was by Feng Jiu’s side the whole time and watched as she busied herself for half a day before she walked out to the courtyard to take a rest. He sat down at the table and asked her: “Are you really confident you will be able to cure him? He doesn’t look like he’s curable.”
“I have treated bone erosion poison before in the past. It is curable. However, he has been inflicted for a longer period of time, and is more serious. It is impossible for him to recover fully in a short period of time. After taking the medicine, his life will be saved. As for the damage done to his internal body, he will be able to recover by nursing his health.” She poured herself a cup of tea as she spoke to him.
Duan Ye propped his face up with his hand and looked at Feng Jiu: “Are you really from a Seventh Grade Country?”
Feng Jiu laughly softly: “What? You don’t believe me?”
“Um.” He nodded: “Seventh Grade Country is such a small country, how would they have someone like you?” Seeing that he only smiled back at him and said nothing, he stopped asking anymore questions.
After an hour, Mr He came running out, his forehead covered in sweat: “Ghost Doctor, Ghost Doctor, we have all the medicines.”
“Find a quiet courtyard for me to work in. I will concoct the medicine for you.” She stood up as she spoke.
Upon hearing this, Mr He brought him to a quiet courtyard and instructed that no one should disturb him. Even Duan Ye was waiting outside and didn’t dare enter. Feng Jiu was inside for a long time. It was late in the night by the time she came out.
“This is a medicinal pill, he can take one pill a day. When he has finished all the pills, he will be fine.” Feng Jiu handed a bottle to Mr He as she gave the instructions: “Also, the medicine that you boiled for him earlier, give it to him for half a month, then change to another prescription.”
Mr He was a little surprised when he heard the instructions: “This, this is it? And he will be cured?”
“Yes, once he has finished the medicine he will be fine.” She looked at the sky and asked: “It has been quite a few hours since your son has taken the boiled medicine. He should have some response to it by now?”
“Yes, yes.” He nodded: “Just as Ghost Doctor said, after he drank the medicine, he started having diarrhoea.”
Chapter 964: Mixed Sky Silk
“Well, that is normal. There is fire poison within his body and this is the only way to expel the poison from his body. Okay, it’s getting late, I should get going.” She looked at Duan Ye as she spoke.
Duan Ye got up and walked over to his side.
When he heard that he said he was leaving, Mr He said hurriedly: “Please wait, Ghost Doctor.” He then whispered an order to the servants. Not long after, the housekeeper arrived hurriedly, carrying something.
“Ghost Doctor, this is a treasure that I obtained unexpectedly. I hope you will accept it.”
Feng Jiu had planned to refuse. However, when she set her eyes on the thing that was covered with a red cloth, she asked: “What is it?”
“This is a Mixed Sky Silk, an ancient treasure that my ancestor acquired by accident. It has always stayed in the possession of the He family.” Mr He replied and looked at Feng Jiu: “Ghost Doctor, you have saved my son and I am unable to repay you. I know that you like red clothes and recalled that there is one such treasure in my residence. Therefore, I would like to give it to you, please accept it Ghost Doctor.”
Feng Jiu’s eyes lit up and she reached out to pick it up. Of course she knew of the Mixed Sky Silk. In the modern day, this was just a legendary treasure. She had not expected such a treasure to really exist at this moment in time. It was seven foot long and a sword wouldn’t be able to slash it, it was defensive and offensive, it could be used as a guard or to trap your enemy, it could also be used as a belt and also to tie your hands together. This was indeed a good treasure.
“If that’s the case, then I shall accept it.” She smiled.
“Good, good.” Mr He smiled joyfully and saw them out the door personally. Although the Mixed Sky Silk was an ancient treasure, it was however, seldom displayed in his residence. The people in his residence had no use for it, nor did they dare to use it.
Without a certain strength and power, who would dare show off such a treasure in front of others?
On the horse carriage, Duan Ye couldn’t help but pursed his lips when he saw him playing with the Mixed Sky Silk: “The red silk looks like something a woman would use, I’m not sure why it would be called a treasure.”
“This red silk truly isn’t suitable for just anyone, women can be picky and few men will like it.” As she spoke, she raised her head and smiled: “I, however, like this.”
“Two prescriptions and a bottle of medicinal pills and he will be cured? His swollen legs are honestly quite horrifying.” He frowned as he spoke. As he’d not seen his condition improve, he was a little skeptical. However, Mrs He treated Feng Jiu like a celestial being and believed everything she said. How strange.
When they arrived back at the City Master’s residence, they saw Fatty waiting for them outside. Duan Ye and Feng Jiu looked at each other when they saw him, Duan Ye asked: “Little Fatty, why are you sitting here?”
“Stop calling me Little Fatty, call me Ning Lang.” He glared at Duan Ye with dissatisfaction as he reiterated. He then looked at Feng Jiu and his expression changed as he aimed to flatter, he smiled and said: “Feng Jiu, I have something to talk to you about.”
“Well, let’s go inside and talk.”
She nodded and walked inside, the two men behind her followed hurriedly. Neither of them had noticed that the seniority of the guest had changed. Even Duan Ye hadn’t realised that he subconsciously obeyed Feng Jiu and followed her instinctively, treating her as the most important person.
The three of them sat down at the table in the courtyard. Ning Lang chatted with Feng Jiu and asked how things went at the He family. After some hesitation, he said carefully: “So, Feng Jiu! I have thought about it seriously and I think that Hell Mountains is way too dangerous, so I won’t be going.”
Chapter 965: It Must Be Him
After he said this, he looked at Feng Jiu closely and watched her expression. When he saw that it had not changed, he was relieved. He thought that maybe it didn’t matter much whether he went or not. And that if he didn’t go, they could find someone else to go.
After hearing his words, Duan Ye glanced at him and wanted to say something. Finally, he looked at Feng Jiu and said nothing.
“It doesn’t matter. Hell Mountains is a dangerous place and it is only normal that you don’t want to go.” Feng Jiu nodded with an understanding expression.
“Hehehe, I knew you would understand.” He patted his chest and grinned: “I am actually quite busy, and I can’t really leave. I have a lot of business to take care of in the city and they won’t be able to manage without me.”
“Mm, I understand.” She smiled and squinted.
“So that’s it for now. I will go and tend to my business. I will take you on a tour around the city later in the afternoon.” He smiled happily as he got up and waved at the two of them before he rushed out.
After he had left, Duan Ye asked Feng Jiu: “How do you plan on taking him away?” He asked, a little confused: “Why does it have to be him?”
Feng Jiu took out a jade token and placed it on the table in front of him: “Because of this.”
Upon seeing the Two Star Academy teacher identity jade token on the table, Duan Ye took a deep breath. His baby face was filled with surprise as he stared at him: “You, you are a teacher from the Two Star Academy? So it was premeditated that you found me?”
“What premeditated? It was always the plan.”
She shrugged and said: “I will tell you frankly! It was because of something, I became a teacher of the Two Star Academy. However, I am not in charge of teaching the other students in the academy. The only students I am responsible for are you four troublesome thorns. It is only for one year. Don’t worry, after one year, I will take you back to the Two Star Academy. At that point, whether you decide to stay at the academy or go home, it’s none of my business.”
“I assume the people at the Two Star Academy don’t know that you are the Ghost Doctor?” If they had known, he was sure that they wouldn’t have sent him. Moreover, along their journey, he felt that he was an unfathomable and dangerous person. Who said that the Ghost Doctor was only knowledgeable about medicines and elixirs? He didn’t even blink an eye when he killed!
Feng Jiu touched her chin as she thought: “Well, I don’t think they know.” After a while, she stood up and said: “Okay, you go and pack! We will leave when it is dark. The longer we stay here, the more trouble there will be.”
When he saw him going out, Duan Ye asked: “Where are you going?”
“I am going to look for the City Master for a chat.” She waved her hand without looking back. When she got to the front, she found the housekeeper who took her to the City Master’s courtyard….
The City Master and his wife were in the middle of a discussion when they heard the housekeeper’s announcement outside. They were startled, and got up in a hurry to greet Feng Jiu. When they saw the figure in red in their courtyard, the couple looked at each other and walked forwards: “Master Feng? Is there something we can do for you?”
Feng Jiu smiled: “No, there isn’t. I have something to discuss with you.”
They invited him to enter their room and closed the door. Other than the three people in the room, no one else knew what was being said in the room. It was only known that after about half an hour, the City Master and his wife respectfully saw Feng Jiu out.
Chapter 966: Taken Away
“Go and bring the young master here.” The City Master instructed.
“Yes.” The housekeeper responded and went to look for Ning Lang.
Not long later, Ning Lang arrived at the courtyard and saw that his father and mother were sat at the table drinking tea. He went to sit down next to them: “Father, Mother, what did you want me for?”
“You child, you child, all you care about is making money. You don’t even pay attention to your own health. Come, mother ordered for this soup to be made for you.” The City Master’s wife pushed the bowl of soup on the table towards him.
“Mother is the best.” He smiled and drank the soup.
The City Master watched and coughed lightly. After he had finished the soup, he instructed: “Be careful at all times when you go out. You have to listen to Master Feng and if you don’t know something, ask. You can’t be wilful like you are at home, you have to think twice about everything before you act. Also..….”
As he listened to his father go on, Ning Lang scratched his head: “Father, why are you telling me this? I’m not leaving home.” Why was his words so baffling?
“Just remember everything your father said. Lang’er, you need to know that money isn’t everything. Mother hopes that when you return your money-loving attitude would have changed. How will you manage when your father leaves the City in your care in the future when you only have passion for money?
The City Master’s wife spoke in a serious tone and she saw the anxiety appear in his eyes.
“Mother, you just…” He paused and shook his head: ” It’s strange, why do I feel… dizzy?”
He looked at his father and mother as the two of them became four. He shook his head to see more clearly but found that he couldn’t see. His head dropped and he collapsed.
The couple looked at each other and sighed. They put everything they had prepared for him on him and instructed: “Get a few people to carry him to the horse carriage.”
“Yes.” The housekeeper replied and called two guards in to carry him to the horse carriage.
On the other side, Feng Jiu and Duan Ye had walked out and saw the unconscious Ning Lang being put onto the horse carriage. Upon seeing this, Duan Ye pursed his lips and glanced at Feng Jiu.
He really meant what he said, and managed to take him away. At this point, he strongly suspected that had he not agreed to leave with him back then, would he also have rendered him unconscious and taken him away in a horse carriage?
The more he thought about it, the more he realised the possibility.
“Master Feng, everything is ready.” The City Master said. He sighed as he looked at the horse carriage, then bowed to Feng Jiu and said: “My good for nothing son will be in Master Feng’s care now.”
“Rest assured City Master.” She nodded slightly before she got onto the horse carriage with Duan Ye. The difference with this horse carriage was that there was no driver and Duan Ye had to change his clothes and steer the horse.
Because the horse carriage was at the back door, they managed to leave the city in the middle of the night before the gates closed, without anyone noticing. After all, no one had expected that he would visit the He residence today and then leave the same night, and by the back door.
On the dark mountain road, a horse carriage moved slowly under the faint moonlight towards the next target….
Chapter 967: A Chance To Slip Away
The horse carriage travelled all night. Ning Lang finally woke up the next morning to find himself in the shaking of the carriage. When he woke up, he thought of his father and mother and him passing out, and instinctively jumped up. As he jumped up, he hit his head on the roof of the carriage.
“Boom!”
“Ouch! It hurts!”
At the same time, his hand covered his forehead and he looked in anger at the young man in red who had his eyes closed and hands across his chest.
“Feng Jiu! I already said I’m not going, why did you take me? You even encouraged my father and mother to drug me. You, you are despicable!” He pointed his chubby finger at Feng Jiu as he scolded.
Feng Jiu opened her eyes slowly and looked coldly at him: “Ning Lang.”
Ning Lang’s heart sank with just one look and he lowered his finger, his eyes avoiding her stare. Even his anger softened into grievance, he pouted and turned his head refusing to look at her.
“I’ve already said that I’m not going, why did you take me with you? And you used such despicable means.” He muttered quietly, not daring to scold again.
Duan Ye who was steering the horse carriage outside heard all this and his heart wavered. The more time he spent with Feng Jiu, the more he found that he didn’t understand this teacher. Sometimes he was quite easy-going and you could say anything to him. But sometimes he was a bit strange and not easy to get along with. And when he stared coldly, the breath emanated from him was strange and really scared him.
He had only become the driver because he was ordered to do so and he obeyed, let alone Little Fatty Lang.
“From the moment you left your house, you have to obey me. Don’t create any trouble for me or you will be sorry when I teach you a lesson.” She instructed coldly then closed her eyes and stopped looking at him.
Ning Lang opened his mouth a few times but never said a word. He looked at Feng Jiu with his eyes closed, resting, and murmured in his heart: He would stop arguing with him. When he had a chance he would slip away. He refused to believe that he would be unable to find his way home.
He calmed down when he thought of this and looked around the horse carriage. He drew up the curtain. When he saw Duan Ye outside wearing grey coloured clothes and couldn’t help but laugh: “Duan Ye, what are you wearing? A Prince wearing these clothes, are you not afraid of being laughed at?”
Duan Ye looked back at him with his baby face, and he looked at Feng Jiu who still had his eyes closed: “Stop talking about my Prince status.”
“Okay, okay, I won’t say anymore.” He patted his shoulder and looked outside asking: “Where are we going? My whole body is sore from being in the horse carriage. When can we get to an inn to rest?”
“I will let you know when we arrive.” He sped up the horse carriage.
Upon seeing this, Ning Lang said nothing more and sat back in the horse carriage staring at Feng Jiu, thought running through his head quickly.
After about two hours, they arrived at a town. When they got inside, Duan Ye found an inn and stopped the carriage. He got off the carriage and said to the two people inside: “We’ve arrived at the inn.”
Ning Lang jumped out immediately, his chubby frame was quite agile. He stretched his back after he got out of the carriage and headed inside the inn: “Boss, we need three rooms.”
Behind him, Feng Jiu got off the carriage and walked into the inn after glancing at the chubby frame in front of her.
Chapter 968: Each Has Their Own Skills
When the guests in the inn heard the commotion, they all went over to take a look.
They saw the chubby fifteen or sixteen year old boy who had walked in, clad in expensive robes that glittered so much they could barely keep their eyes open. Their eyes were all on him.
It was obvious that he was a wealthy young master.
When they were still in their thoughts, they saw another young man dressed in red robes enter the inn, his dazzling red robe like fire. His beautiful face and remarkable temperament was dazzling, and people couldn’t help but stare. The young man’s eyebrows exuded confidence and his serene eyes hid power. When he raised his hand, he exuded confidence and authority, magnificence and heretical blended together, seemingly honourable and also evil, noble beyond comparison.
As for the young man next to the one dressed in red, he was dressed in grey servant clothes and because of his baby face, he looked like a boy of twelve. The baby face was also extremely exquisite and outstanding. Although he was dressed simply, it could not conceal the young man’s prestige and splendour. He was probably also a person of high status.
Upon seeing these three people, everyone in the inn had different thoughts and were curious about the three young men.
Three young men with three different attitudes, and none of them could be compared to a normal family’s young master. Where on earth did these three young men come from? Why did they appear to not have any strong guards protecting them?
When the innkeeper saw the three men walk in, he knew immediately that they were not ordinary people. Hence he smiled widely as he greeted them enthusiastically and said: “Hehehe, three Masters, please follow me. There are rooms upstairs.”
Ning Lang held his chin and walked upstairs in a figure of eight. A young boy but yet exuded the demeanor of a rich man. As he walked, he said to the innkeeper: “I want a quieter room with a good view. Add two extra layers on top of the mattress. It doesn’t matter if it is more expensive, as long as I am comfortable.”
“Yes, yes.”
The innkeeper followed them with a smile on his face and after he brought them to the three rooms upstairs, he said: “The three rooms aren’t next to each other, but they are close by. There is a lake at the back and the view is excellent. Please take a rest first.” The innkeeper turned around and left to instruct two stewards to add two extra layers on top of the mattresses in their rooms and send up tea and refreshments.
“Feng Jiu, Duan Ye, we shall rest here tonight and leave early in the morning! You can rest assured that while I am here, I will pay for all our food and accommodation along our journey.” He lifted his chin slightly and patted his chest.
Feng Jiu and Duan Ye looked at him and retired to their rooms to rest. When she was inside her room, Feng Jiu took Cloud Devouring out from space and patted his head as she instructed: “Spy on Little Fatty secretly.”
Cloud Devouring whimpered and went to the door to guard it. If Ning Lang were to go out, he would be able to sense it from there.
After the three of them had ordered something to eat, they took a bath and went back to their rooms to rest. Duan Ye who was steering the horse carriage from late last night and had no time to rest fell asleep almost immediately after laying down on the bed.
As for Feng Jiu, she was sat cross-legged cultivating with Cloud Devouring sprawled in front of the door keeping watch.
Only Ning Lang opened the door quietly to leave shortly after going inside……
Chapter 969: Ask Him For The Room Rent
He walked stealthily and lightly as he crept down the stairs quietly. However, just as he was about to go out, someone called out to him.
“Young Master, Young Master.” The innkeeper called to him with a smile on his face without realising that his enthusiastic voice had scared the life out of Ning Lang.
Ning Lang patted his chest to calm his beating heart then turned back and glared at the innkeeper: “Why are you shouting so loud? What do you want me for?”
“Hehe, Young Master, the rules of our inn is that the rent must be paid for half a day in advance, so you see….” The innkeeper said as he walked over to him.
Upon hearing that, Ning Lang frowned: “Pay half a day in advance? Are you afraid that I don’t have enough money and will run off?”
“No of course not, it’s just that…..” The innkeeper was interrupted before he could finish speaking.
“Okay, just go up and look for the man in red clothes for the rent for half a day. I need to go out, don’t delay me.” He waved his hand, he had completely forgotten that he told Feng Jiu and Duan Ye that he was going to take care of all expenses on their journey.
Or perhaps he hadn’t forgotten, and it was just his nature that he enjoyed making money, but when it came to spending money, he thought twice.
The innkeeper stared blankly after the chubby young boy as he went out. He thought to himself, the young boy’s clothes glittered and he oozed money, he was obviously rich, and yet he hadn’t even paid half a day’s room rent.
He thought maybe the young boy didn’t have any money on him, but he dismissed that idea immediately. How could he not have any money on him? At this point he saw a little beast wander out and followed him. He was startled: “Whose little beast is this? When did it come in?”
However, before he had come out of his daze, the boy and beast had already disappeared without a trace. He shook his head and was just about to return to the counter when he saw the young boy dressed in red come downstairs. Therefore, he smiled and walked forwards: “Young Master, the other young man said to come to you for room rent. Hehe, the rules of the inn is that you have to pay for half a day’s rent when you check in. So this…..” He rubbed his hands and looked at the young man with a smile on his face.
Upon hearing this, Feng Jiu’s eyebrows raised and her lips curved upwards in an evil charming smile: “He said to ask me for room rent?”
“Yes.” The innkeeper nodded.
Feng Jiu’s smile deepened and tossed two gold coins at him: “Is that enough?”
“Enough, that’s enough.” The innkeeper nodded with a smile.
Feng Jiu smiled and walked out of the inn. She made use of the contract between her and Cloud Devouring to follow them at a distance.
At this time, Ning Lang had not realised that the moment he left the inn, he was being followed. It wasn’t Cloud Devouring, nor was it Feng Jiu, but some casual cultivators.
It could be said that from the moment they had entered the inn, someone kept watch on them. The devilish handsome young boy in red, the rich baby-faced young boy, and the obviously wealthy chubby young boy.
The glittering outfit was basically telling everyone that he was rich, he was extremely rich. Coupled by the fact that they had no bodyguards, and was probably only fifteen or sixteen years old of age, it was only natural that he would become an easy target.
As Ning Lang was afraid that Feng Jiu and Duan Ye would come after him once they had discovered that he was not there, therefore, he walked through alleys and side roads that weren’t crowded. After he took a turn, he felt that something was wrong.
Chapter 970: A Mallet
Could it be that Feng Jiu and Duan Ye realised that I have run off?
As soon as the thought entered his head, his back stiffened, and even his arms and legs were stiff as he walked. However, after walking on for some time, he still hadn’t heard their voices and realised something was amiss. If the two of them realised that he had run off, they would shout at him. That meant that it wasn’t them?
“Who’s there? Why are you sneaking around…”
“Boom!”
He had turned back and shouted. However, what greeted him wasn’t anyone’s voice, but a mallet that hit him with a great blow. It had happened so quickly that he hadn’t been able to block dodge. He had fainted before he got a look at who attacked him.
Cloud Devouring who was following behind was about to leap out but was stopped by Feng Jiu. She grabbed Cloud Devouring in her arms and stepped backwards as she looked at the few cultivators who took Ning Lang away.
She smiled as she quietly followed the men.
The little fatty was savvy, but he was not vigilant enough in the real world. He was a Foundation cultivator, and yet when he was up against men who were only slightly higher than him in cultivation, he was helpless. Oh no, it should be said that he hadn’t even had a chance to retaliate. He was hit with a mallet and passed out.
She followed the men to a slum area where poor people and cultivators who were missing arms or legs lived. It was also where some of the most wicked people lived. In the street and alleys, groups of three to five men squatted on the ground. Some of them were drinking wine from a bottle in their hands, and some were gathered around gambling.
When she walked in with her red clothes, those people stared at her, their eyes followed her closely and they observed her and sized her up.
Out of the poor, only the elderly and young children were left, Young women wouldn’t be able to stay in such a place for too long as it was too unsafe. Therefore, there was barely a woman in sight in this place, other than obese and ugly women.
Because of the poverty in the area, the place was messy and trash lined the streets. The dilapidated houses gave the impression it was going to collapse if it were pushed too hard. It looked very dangerous.
She walked along carrying Cloud Devouring, her eyes fixed on the few people in front of her who had kidnapped Ning Lang, sp she wasn’t afraid that she would lose sight of them. Her pace was not fast, and she looked around her surroundings as she walked along. She frowned when she saw two young children about the age of four or five playing by a near collapsing wall.
The world was so unfair sometimes. Some people lived in luxurious palaces and yet some people didn’t even have a roof over their heads. Some people would have feasts of meat and seafood every meal, and some people would be so hungry they were skin and bones.
“You two, come over here.” She stopped and smiled at the children as she motioned for them to come over to her.
Although the two children were only four or five, they were alert and wary. They looked at the cute little pet in Feng Jiu’s arms with envy and curiosity in their eyes. However, they daren’t go over and leaned against the wall, their fingers scratched the mud wall as they looked over at Feng Jiu.
Upon seeing this, Feng Jiu took out a small box of snacks from space then took a piece out: “Look, I have cakes! Come over and you can have some to eat.”
The two children looked at the fluffy white cakes, craving in their eyes. In the end, they couldn’t resist the temptation of the sweet cakes and walked over to Feng Jiu.