Chapter 255: Peace Tavern
Upon hearing the little fatty’s question, Little Tiger and Little Second realized they had been a bit abrupt. Little Tiger explained, “Apologies to you three, we just heard you mention the name Invincible Awesome Chan Xin Great Master. May we ask what your relationship is with this person?”
Hearing the tiger inquire about their Big Brother, the three of them felt puzzled and immediately became defensive.
Imagine, their Big Brother’s nickname wasn’t something just anyone could hear! Unless it was someone like them who were intimately close to Big Brother, or those who personally experienced the great battle a few years ago.
Since then, the Sato Clan had never given up searching for their Big Brother’s whereabouts, because their Big Brother dared to openly oppose the Sato Clan, making him a serious threat to the Sato Clan. They wanted to eliminate him completely to prevent future trouble.
Therefore, the Sato Clan dispatched numerous informants, scattered across every corner of the Three Realms. These informants were like an invisible net, closely monitoring every slight movement. As long as there was any trace related to the name Chan Xin, whether it involved related individuals or events, they would immediately report it to the Sato Clan. Then, they would send strong individuals to act with the principle of better to kill by mistake than let go, and kill without hesitation.
In the past few years, many people in the Three Realms were killed simply because their names were similar to their Big Brother’s, or because they inadvertently mentioned their Big Brother’s name.
That’s why the three of them acted with extreme discretion. If they hadn’t had a few drinks today, and if Xue Pan hadn’t said such things, they absolutely wouldn’t have made such a scene.
Seeing that the three were still on guard, Little Tiger continued, “Brothers, don’t be nervous. Our boss is also called Invincible Awesome Chan Xin Great Master. After we separated from him in the Heavenly Realm, we haven’t heard from him in many years. For years, we’ve been cultivating and working in the Three Realms, all to find our boss and continue following him.”
Big Toad frowned and questioned, “Hmph! You say it so easily, but how can we lightly believe your words based on such empty talk?”
Hearing this, Little Tiger laughed heartily and directly began telling the three of them how he and Little Second met their boss.
After the story finished, Big Toad, Little Fatty, and Lecherous Ghost burst into laughter, because they were certain that anyone who could act like that must be their Big Brother. Who in their right mind would go up a mountain to fight a tiger after having a few drinks?
Through this incident, the three of them also gained a better understanding of some of their Big Brother’s other interesting experiences.
“My name is Jin Buque, I am my Big Brother’s second brother. We are sworn brothers.”
“Old Dog, I’m the third.”
“Xue Pan, I’m the fourth.”
“My name is Little Tiger. This was the name Boss gave me. Hello, Second Brother, Third Brother, Fourth Brother.”
“I, I’m Little Second. Hello, elder brothers.”
The three and Little Tiger and Little Second introduced themselves separately.
The five of them hit it off immediately and sat together, recounting their stories with the person named Chan Xin.
I, Laozi, sat not far away, munching on peanuts, and became extremely curious about this person named Chan Xin.
Who exactly is this guy? Why would so many people willingly and without regret follow him?
Just then.
Outside the door, numerous shouts and curses suddenly erupted.
“Damn your mother! I will never rest until I’m done with you people of the Sato Clan! You heartless bastards, how can you be so cruel and merciless, beating my Big Brother to a point where his life or death is unknown, and his whereabouts are still missing! What’s even more infuriating is that you won’t let up, and you’re still sending people everywhere to search for my Big Brother’s tracks, trying to exterminate him completely! If this hatred isn’t avenged, I swear I am not human! As soon as I encounter any of you Sato Clan people, one by one, if I can kill them, I won’t hold back! I will definitely make you pay blood with blood and suffer a terrible price!”
“Jie jie jie jie jie, well said, you little brat. Your strength is nothing, yet you speak such big words. Guards! Take these ignorant fools and cripple them, bring them back. I want to teach them what it means to wish for life but be unable to live, and to wish for death but be unable to die!”
Upon hearing this commotion, Jin Buque and the other four in the tavern hurried out to investigate. The reason was none other than that people from the Sato Clan were involved in their Big Brother’s disappearance.
Since I had nothing else to do, I unhurriedly carried my wine pot, brought a stool, and sat at the tavern doorway to watch the show.
After all, Little Tiger and Little Second were my people. If they were hitting others, I couldn’t say much, but if they were being hit, hmph! Then this tavern of mine wouldn’t need to be open.
After I sat down at the door, tsk tsk tsk, good heavens, dozens of middle schoolers with “Sato Clan” written on their chests were ganging up on six youths. Among them was a very good-looking girl, who seemed to be called Mingyue. What a pleasant name.
As soon as Jin Buque and the others arrived, they rushed forward to help without a second thought, and Little Tiger and Little Second were naturally among them.
However, due to the vast difference in numbers between the two sides, and the people called Sato something or other were clearly a little stronger than this side, and they were playing the tactic of more people bullying fewer people.
Every time Little Tiger and Little Second were about to be targeted by a dark move, Big Brother would secretly use his Mysterious Power to pull them. Although they didn’t have an advantage in strength among these people, with my hidden assistance, they didn’t suffer any harm.
It was just that the situation for the six youths and Jin Buque and the three was a bit more tragic. Without my help, they would occasionally get kicked or punched, sent flying while spitting blood.
But none of them were cowards. After being knocked away, they immediately rushed back to the battlefield to continue fighting. This was something that had to be admired.
After a long while, Jin Buque and the group of youths were in a predicament, surrounded by the people of the Sato Clan. Little Tiger and Little Second looked towards me, and with a wave of my hand, I pulled them back.
“Boss, you…” Little Tiger looked at me anxiously, wanting to say something, but before he could finish, I interrupted him with a gesture to be quiet.
I actually knew what he wanted to say. He wanted me to step in and help the youths and Jin Buque and the others. But there’s a saying in the mortal world: don’t easily interfere with others’ karma, I think that’s what it was. So, I had no intention of taking action myself.
Instead, I said to Little Tiger, “If you want to save them, have them come into the tavern.”
Hearing this, Little Tiger was overjoyed and quickly shouted, “Second Brother, Third Brother, Fourth Brother, and young heroes, my boss invites you to come in for a drink, hurry over!”
Hearing this, a dark line formed in my mind, and I gave Little Tiger a reproachful look.
When did I say that? This brat. Little Tiger scratched his head awkwardly and said, “Hehe, boss, don’t be angry. I’ll treat them to drinks. It’ll be deducted from my salary, hehehe.”
Seeing that the kid was quite sensible, I didn’t dwell on it too much.
Jin Buque and the others hesitated, seeming to worry about implicating me. Seeing this, I smiled, “Come over. Since you are friends of Little Tiger and Little Second, then come in and sit for a while. It’s alright.”
Seeing me speak, Jin Buque and the others no longer hesitated. They pulled the other six youths and flew to the tavern doorway. Everyone cupped their hands towards me and said,
“We are greatly indebted. If we escape this calamity today, we will repay you tenfold in the future.”
I didn’t speak and gestured for them to stand behind me.
The opposing Sato Clan members saw that I intended to protect them. The leader walked towards me and arrogantly said,
“Who are you? Haven’t you heard of the might of my Sato Clan? If you want to step forward, you should first see your own strength. Just a mortal realm tavern owner, don’t bring unnecessary trouble upon yourself.”
This arrogant display made me laugh. I quite like seeing such show-offs, because I always need them when I go to feed the dragons in the sea.
I pointed to the sign hanging above my head, “Can you read? If not, I’ll tell you. This place is called Peace Tavern. Do you know why?”
This guy was stunned by my question, his face full of arrogance and confusion, looking as if he wanted to devour someone. He said disdainfully, “Why?”
“Because, anyone who enters my tavern, no matter who you are, cannot touch them. I don’t care what happens after they leave the tavern, but as long as they are in here, hehe, try touching them, and even if your father came and called me ‘father’, it wouldn’t work. I’ll chop you all up and feed you to the dragons. Hehe, apologies, I’m not talking about spicy strips, I’m talking about my pet fish.”
