??Chapter 276: Chapter 264: Poison Wine
Chapter 276: Chapter 264: Poison Wine
When Ye Chen woke up and called out, there was no response. Surprisingly, the rooms of Ling’er, Wan Lan, and ngyan were all open. He was not late in getting up, and the girls didn’t have to deal with the Zen Master’s people this early morning, but sohow they were all up so early, and none of them was to be found.
He sat on a stone bench, his stomach grumbling.
The outside was dead silent, like a haunting had taken place. Ye Chen was growing impatient, and after waiting for a while without anyone showing up, he stood up to leave. Just then, footsteps echoed over. He looked up to see Cui ngyan approaching.
Ye Chen said, “I’m glad you’re here, I’m hungry, let’s grab sothing to eat.”
However, Cui ngyan replied, “No, I’ll take you out for breakfast this morning.”
“Take
out for breakfast, really? Where did you get money from? How about I treat you instead?”
“Well, last night I ran into a relative who also lives in Wasteland City and she invited
to stay at her place.”
“Are you planning to move out? What’s wrong with living here?”
“You probably know too, it’s one thing to stay a day or two, but living here long-term is a different story. This is not my ho, and eventually, I’ll have to move out.”
Ye Chen looked a bit embarrassed.
“What relative is this? Can we trust them?”
Cui ngyan replied, “She’s my cousin, very reliable indeed.”
“Your cousin?”
“Yes, she got married and moved over here. She’s running a small pub. If it wasn’t for yesterday, I might have never t her.” ngyan continued, “Let’s go. I’ll take you to see for yourself and treat you to so food, just to ease your worries.”
“Really? Well, I am hungry.”
“Alright,” ngyan said.
“My stomach is grumbling.”
“Don’t worry, you won’t go hungry. I have to thank you for the care you’ve shown .”
“I’m feeling a bit reluctant to leave.”
ngyan gave a light chuckle, “Living here for too long may cause trouble for you guys.”
“I don’t think it is troubleso.”
“You might not, but others might not think the sa.”
“Oh, co on, don’t mind them.”
“Are you inviting
alone?”
“The others are not around, and they probably won’t like it anyway. I’ll take you there so you can see if it works out.”
“Alright, let’s go. I definitely need to check it out, I won’t be at ease without doing so.”
“Hehe, alright then, let’s go now.”
“Having killed so many days in Wasteland City, lots of places are ruined.”
“No worries, she and her husband live on the outskirts, so the damage isn’t significant there.”
“Sounds good.” Ye Chen followed ngyan into the streets.
When Ling’er and Young Master Dugu returned, there was no one in the yard. They had no idea where Ye Chen had gone.
Ling’er called out a few tis and received a response from Wan Lan outside.
Ling’er was preparing to use this opportunity to expose ngyan but found both her and Ye Chen were absent. She asked Wan Lan, “Where is Ye Chen?”
“Isn’t he still sleeping?”
Ye Chen’s room was open. Ling’er called out a couple of tis, walked in, and found the room empty.
“What about the cheeky girl?”
“No idea, she vanished early in the morning.” Seeing Young Master Dugu, Wan Lan asked, “What’s the situation? Any progress?”
“Things are clearer now, all those stories were false.”
“So everything was a fabrication. Young Master Dugu, are you planning to expose her?”
Young Master Dugu gave a fake laugh, appearing sowhat embarrassed.
“How much silver did she give you?” Wan Lan asked.
Young Master Dugu looked very embarrassed.
But Ling’er yelled, “Hurry up, stop dilly-dallying, find Ye Chen for , and bring that lass back.”
Wan Lan nodded, was about to gather all the maids to search for Ye Chen and ngyan, but just then, two new girls entered from the outside. One of them said, “I just saw Ye Chen and Cui ngyan on the street.”
“On the street? When was this?” Ling’er asked.
“Right when we were buying buns.”
“Buying buns? Were they together?” Ling’er asked.
“Yes.”
“What were they doing?”
One of the maids nodded and added, “Ye Chen even offered to buy us food. But I just bought so buns and other stuff and ca back without staying with them.”
“Ye Chen wanted to treat you? Typically, he would eat here in our courtyard.”
One of the girls answered, “It seems that ngyan ran into her cousin here in the Wasteland City and wanted to take Ye Chen over to see her.”
“What? A cousin?”
Wan Lan didn’t understand why Ling’er looked so agitated and asked, “Ling’er, what’s wrong?”
Ling’er quickly explained, “If she is from Dragon Slaying Clan and has recently arrived in the Wastelands, how can she possibly have a cousin here? Sothing is definitely off.”
“What do you an?”
“Ye Chen might be in danger.” Thinking about it, if Cui ngyan truly worked for the Zen Master, and knew of Ye Chen’s plot that almost killed the Zen Master, she would be out for his blood.
“Can’t be.”
“Can’t be? Everyone in the city knows that the defeat of the Zen Master was orchestrated by Ye Chen. If ngyan works for the Zen Master, she would despise Ye Chen.”
“Ye Chen is in danger.”
“That damn fool, he’s always like this.”
“I’ll call people to look for him.”
“Right, where exactly did you see them on the street?” Ling’er grew anxious.
One of the maids replied, “They were at the crossroads.”
“Damn it, why couldn’t he wait a bit longer?” Ling’er was very worried at this mont.
Ling’er quickly organized a group of people to go out and search.
Ling’er was more anxious than any of them.
At this mont, Jiang Zhuge arrived, unaware of what had happened. Ling’er quickly explained the situation and expressed her concerns.
Jiang Zhuge imdiately organized a group of people and began a search in all directions.
Now, Wasteland City was no longer under lockdown. Early this morning, the Zen Master had taken his people and retreated from the city.
Jiang Zhuge said, “Don’t worry, we will split up and search everywhere.”
Ling’er said, “I’m worried that he’s in danger. The Zen Master’s n would like nothing more than to skin him alive.”
“Don’t worry, Ye Chen is skilled in martial arts. He’ll be fine.”
“What I’m afraid of is not an attack on his martial arts, but poison.”
After hearing this, Jiang Zhuge beca slightly nervous. He said, “Rest assured, I will imdiately arrange for a city-wide search for him.”
They quickly dispersed to go and search for Ye Chen.
Ye Chen, following ng Yan, circled the interior area, then found the small tavern she ntioned. Just as she said, the houses here were further back, and hadn’t suffered much damage.
“Here it is.”
Ye Chen glanced at it and said, “Not bad.” So people were eating breakfast inside, and Ye Chen also followed Cui ngyan inside.
“What do you think about moving here?”
“Hmm, it’s fine.”
Suddenly, a girl about ng Yan’s age appeared and greeted Ye Chen, “So, Young Master Ye is here.”
“Oh, you know ?”
“Yes, I heard it from ng Yan.”
“ng Yan didn’t tell
about this last night. I’m not at all prepared.”
“No preparation is needed.”
Ye Chen smiled slightly.
“You must be hungry.”
Ye Chen nodded.
“Then let’s go upstairs. I’ll have sothing prepared for you,” said ng Yan’s cousin.
Showing so reluctance, Ye Chen went upstairs with Ling’er. He looked around carefully and found the environnt very pleasant. ng Yan asked, “How’s it feel?”
“Quite alright.”
“Really?”
“Yes, it’s really nice here. It’s great.” Ye Chen seed slightly relieved.
Shortly after, the food was served. The elder sister said, “ng Yan, Ye Chen is your lifesaver. You should sit with him.”
“Okay, I’ll get so wine for you,” said Cui ngyan.
“Drinking so early?” Ye Chen said.
“Just a little will do.”
Ye Chen laughed softly and chose a seat by the window.
A plate of white cut chicken and a variety of dim sum soon arrived, filling the entire table. From the window, he could also see the street below.
“Why aren’t you eating?”
Ye Chen nodded and said, “Of course, I need to eat. I’m really hungry.” He began to help himself.
“How’s the food?”
“Should be good, as long as you’re being treated well,” Ye Chen said. “It seems you haven’t eaten breakfast yet. Let’s eat together.”
“True. If I really move here, I won’t stay in your courtyard anymore. I don’t know when I’ll be able to sit and eat with you again.”
After hearing this, Ye Chen smiled and said, “How could that be? I will co and see you often.”
“Well, you said you were probably going back to the Central Plains?”
“I’m not entirely prepared yet. The world is in chaos now. Seems that even if I return to the Central Plains, I can’t avoid fighting. I just want to stay quiet for a while, and see how things go,” Ye Chen said as he ate the roast chicken.
“This is good. Try this one.”
“Don’t worry, I will.”
“Hmm,” said ng Yan. “The most important thing is to eat your fill.”
“I certainly won’t be polite.”
At this ti, ng Yan’s cousin, holding a wine pot and two cups, ca over and said, “Cui ngyan, you should thank this gentleman properly.”
“Okay, cousin, you go and take care of your work.”
“What is your cousin’s na? Has she just moved in?”
“Liu Xiangyi, she’s not new here. She has been the restaurant owner for half a year now.”
“Hmm.” Ye Chen rolled his eyes.
“Co on, let
toast you, in gratitude for saving my life…”
“Can I eat sothing first to fill my stomach?”
“The most important thing is to eat your fill.”
“There’s so much food here, and I can’t finish it all.”
“If you can’t finish it, take so back for them.”
“Right, I won’t be polite,” Ye Chen continued. “Actually, I feel a bit embarrassed.”
“Why do you say that?” Cui ngyan was pouring wine.
“Ah, I didn’t expect her to be so jealous.”
“Hehe, that ans she really likes you.”
“Maybe it’s because you’re so beautiful.”
“Hehe, thank you.”
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