The woman made no attempt to hide her intentions and calmly said, "Mister, you're joking. I'm just kindly reminding you."
Since the other party had laid their cards on the table, Xu Qingzhou decided to drop the pretense as well. He snapped his folding fan shut with a loud "clap," the force of which startled the surrounding flas, causing them to flicker.
As all eyes focused on him, a faint chill appeared in his gaze, yet he maintained a facade of a smile as he said, "I, Xu, cannot stand being threatened, especially by soone weaker than . If I dared to co here openly, I can leave the sa way today. A re thousand n are nothing to . If the Lady doesn't believe , feel free to test it."
As he spoke, he glanced around, his gaze coldly sweeping over the room. "Let's see if it's my blood that stains this place, ending my life, or if I tear this place down and erect a thousand solitary graves."
"I am a scholar, and I value reason. We can discuss it with words or with fists. The choice is yours, Lady."
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His voice was steady and powerful, resonating like a distant bell, echoing in the ears of those present.
The ntion of erecting a thousand graves was so domineering that even Ning Feng, who had lived a life of bloodshed, was moved.
The martial artists lurking in the shadows also grew tense. This Mister Forgetting Worries, though a scholar and only at the Acquired Realm, First Layer, exuded an inexplicable pressure that was suffocating.
They couldn't help but feel a sense of fear, as if they were looking at a sleeping beast that, once awakened, would bring about a scene of blood and corpses.
Cultivators felt this way, let alone the ordinary maidservants, whose legs were already trembling, faces full of panic, thinking only of fleeing this place of trouble.
The Lady's expression grew more complicated, her eyes also showing signs of shock.
This Mister Forgetting Worries truly made her see him in a new light. His aura completely overshadowed hers, making him seem like the one in control, leaving her montarily indecisive.
Even if she suspected Xu Qingzhou was bluffing, she wouldn't gamble. As Ning Feng thought, compared to what was in her heart, Ning Feng had value, but was also worthless.
She wouldn't disregard the bigger picture for a re Ning Feng.
After a mont of silence, the woman made her choice, or rather, it was the choice she had prepared from the beginning.
"Though you are a scholar, Mister, you are a true hero. I admire you."
She first complinted him to ease the tense atmosphere, then called out to Ning Feng.
"Ning Feng."
Upon hearing this, Ning Feng loosened his grip slightly and responded with a cupped fist, "Lady, what are your orders?"
"Since Mister Forgetting Worries has specifically asked for you, you will go with him from now on and follow his instructions. Do you understand?"
Though Ning Feng's heart was filled with joy, having spent thirty years in the world of swords and blades, he had long cultivated a calm deanor. At this mont, he remained as composed as ever.
"Ning Feng, at your command!"
With that, he stepped forward from behind the Lady and stood beside Xu Qingzhou.
The woman looked at Xu Qingzhou and softly asked, "Mister, does this work for you?"
Xu Qingzhou tapped his folding fan, smiling subtly like a spring breeze in the deep night.
"It works."
"But let make it clear, if you can't solve the worry in my heart, don't bla for turning hostile."
Xu Qingzhou raised an eyebrow and confidently replied, "If I can't solve the worry in your heart, there's no need for you to act. I'll offer my head myself, adding another solitary grave to the barren hills outside this inn."
Seeing Xu Qingzhou speak with such certainty, the woman said no more and gave instructions to those around her.
"All of you, leave."
"Yes!"
"Ning Feng, you leave as well."
Ning Feng showed no intention of moving at first, instinctively looking to Xu Qingzhou for approval. Only after receiving a nod did he bow with cupped fists, slowly retreat, and exit the inn like the maidservants and house servants.
This scene did not escape the woman's notice. She shook her head slightly and sighed.
"Aye—what an ungrateful dog. Just changed masters and already forgot the original one."
Xu Qingzhou, hearing this, couldn't resist a quip.
"Perhaps the Lady didn't care for him properly. Besides, people are people; they can't be compared to dogs."
"Mister, with your vast knowledge and eloquence, I can't outtalk you. So, Mister, shall we begin?"
Xu Qingzhou glanced at the moonlight outside the window; it was past midnight.
With a flick of his sleeve, as if performing a magic trick, a thick book appeared on the table, slowly opening to reveal its pure white rice paper.
"Lady, please give your hand."
The woman didn't hesitate. Though propriety dictated that n and won should not touch, she had co all the way from Linfeng City to this realm to find Xu Qingzhou, knowing his rules. Before solving worries, there was a process of touching hands.
She rolled up her wide sleeve, revealing a hand as white as snow, and extended it toward Xu Qingzhou.
"Mister, please."
Xu Qingzhou smiled knowingly, seeing that she was prepared. He didn't overthink it or hesitate.
He reached out and touched it, but only for a brief mont before withdrawing his hand.
He wasn't joking; this woman was capricious and ruthless. He didn't want to cause unnecessary trouble. Besides, he was a gentleman and wouldn't take advantage of the situation.
His swift action left the woman a bit puzzled. She blinked and asked uncertainly, "Is that all?"
It wasn't that she didn't trust Xu Qingzhou, but it was so quick. How could he discern anything in such a short ti? Her skepticism was understandable.
Xu Qingzhou, however, was unfazed and confidently replied, "Naturally."
Hearing this, the woman slowly retracted her hand, covering it again with the dark golden sleeve of her robe, her gaze wandering as she looked at Xu Qingzhou.
If Xu Qingzhou had truly discerned sothing from her palm lines with just a touch, she wouldn't believe it even if she were beaten to death.
There must be another thod. She even wondered if Xu Qingzhou's hand-touching was just a pretense to satisfy so personal quirk.
But upon reflection, that didn't seem right. Xu Qingzhou was not only exceptionally capable but also well-mannered and handso.
With talent, ability, and looks, he certainly wouldn't lack won at his feet, so it wouldn't co to that.
This could only an that he was truly extraordinary, able to perceive with a single touch, like an immortal.
Xu Qingzhou didn't care what the woman was thinking. He only wanted to get it done quickly and shock her, so she wouldn't dare to put on airs with him.
He then dipped his fingertip in the tea and drew a line in the book, stirring up a gentle breeze.
"Co, let see what worry brought you here from afar..."
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