Chapter 51: Seeing Cai Yutong And Gao Huan Again
The second day.
After breakfast, Li Weiyi hid alone in the room, counting the silver coins from looting the corpses and those sent by the Chang Lin Gang, filling a whole box.
Zhao Meng had been practicing the breathing technique from last night until now.
Every time, it was the junior disciple brother who stood at the front, forced to kill and fight ruthlessly, while he, as the senior disciple brother, could only hide in the back. Originally, the master had told him to take care of the junior disciple brother, but now it had turned into the junior disciple brother taking care of him.
He naturally had to double his efforts.
More importantly, the current situation was only temporarily peaceful, not truly stable.
He had to cultivate even stronger to reduce the risk of exposing his true abilities.
“So ten thousand silver coins is so much. It seems necessary to exchange them all for Spring Coins. One thousand Spring Coins would be much easier to carry and hide.”
Li Weiyi was thinking this in his heart when Old Liu’s voice came from outside: “Brother Li, come out quickly, someone is visiting… I can’t understand what they’re saying…”
Li Weiyi closed the money box, stored it in the Evil Camel Bell, opened the door, and walked to the front courtyard.
Old Liu and Old Guan were repairing the courtyard wall. At the gate, there stood a dignified woman in her fifties, dressed properly, along with three young and beautiful women.
The three women were all only sixteen or seventeen years old, wearing elegant ruqun. One was clear and serene, one had lively eyes, and one held a fan to cover her face, appearing slightly shy.
After some questioning, Li Weiyi learned that they were actually the “mama” from the neighboring brothel Hug Yue Lou, along with their three most popular “daughters.”
They had come to visit and deliver housewarming gifts, hoping for some care in the future.
As for this “care,” whether it meant looking after their business or helping if trouble arose at the brothel, Li Weiyi did not ask further. He originally wanted to refuse, but after the three “daughters” put down the gifts, they left with the “mama” without lingering.
After walking dozens of steps, they dropped their restraint and began chattering.
“Last night I saw him killing on the street from afar. I was a bit scared coming to visit today, but unexpectedly he blushed just now, looking so embarrassed, hehe.”
“Others have real skills, and the ones he killed and beat were bad guys from the Chang Lin Gang. I didn’t expect him to be so young, and quite handsome too. It’s a pity he’s not a Pure Immortal Body.”
“Do you think he hasn’t even slept with a woman? He looks like a virgin.”
…
Li Weiyi naturally heard all their discussion, showing a bitter smile on his face, feeling helpless in his heart.
If he had a choice, he wouldn’t want to kill either; that feeling wasn’t good.
Old Liu and Old Guan looked at the graceful departing figures of the brothel women, came to Li Weiyi’s side, their eyes both gleaming.
Old Liu sighed: “The quality of brothels in this world is really high; there’s not a hint of vulgarity. Brother Li, you showed your divine might last night and became famous in this city area. Did they say anything like you can visit for free?”
“If you two want to go have some fun, you can apply to me for silver coins. But don’t mention my name, then run up a tab, or even eat a king’s meal or something; I can’t afford to lose that face.” Li Weiyi joked with a smile.
Everyone has desires, and he could understand.
In this world with no foundation whatsoever, he had to be ruthless to enemies. But to friends and companions around him, he was completely sincere. Since Old Liu and Old Guan had always been helping with the hard and tiring work, he absolutely would not abandon them.
“Haha, Brother Li is so righteous!”
…
Qin Ke, who was washing bloodstains in the distance, snorted coldly, having a big opinion of the three laughing loudly over there.
The sound of carriages arrived and stopped at the gate of the courtyard.
The three immediately stopped smiling and looked over.
The one driving the carriage was actually an acquaintance, the old servant Li Qi who followed Cang Li.
Li Qi put down the horse whip, got out of the carriage first, his gaze falling on Li Weiyi, with no previous underestimation in his eyes, but instead a trace of respect.
Li Ling, in a white silkworm gauze skirt, was like a blooming sea tang flower, lifting the carriage curtain.
She had stunning beauty no less than that of a Pure Immortal Body woman, skin white as if glowing, slender waist with a jade belt, ornate accessories, red lips crystal clear like gemstones. After getting out, she walked over with a smiling chant: “I heard about it all over the city—someone last night single-handedly suppressed the Chang Lin Gang, killing until blood water was flowing on the streets. I wanted to rush over overnight, but the city gate was closed… The play of beauty saving hero ultimately couldn’t be performed.”
She walked to face Li Weiyi, stopping only a step away.
Her almond eyes scanned him up and down, gentle and concerned: “How are you, brute? Injured?”
Li Weiyi smelled the faint elegant fragrance on her, finding it hard to guard against such a her, and shook his head with a smile: “Just a minor injury.”
Li Ling was somewhat disbelieving, pinched his arm, then thumped his chest, confirming it was solid and the injury wasn’t serious, then felt relieved, her eyes filled with curiosity: “How did you do it? I heard that Seven Springs martial cultivators and insect tamers showed up on their side, and the gang leader and deputy gang leader of the Chang Lin Gang are both Five Seas Realm.”
“What you heard must have been exaggerated!”
Li Weiyi added: “It was Old Zhao who reported the young tribe leader’s name, so the Chang Lin Gang ceased hostilities. How could I have that kind of ability?”
“Kang Shaomin from city defense did come to find my brother overnight last night.”
Li Ling was half-believing, then said: “Fine, you’re too good at hiding things, this miss won’t ask. Eh, these gifts on the ground have a strong powder scent, and from more than one woman. Which vixens sent them?”
Li Weiyi glanced toward the brothel diagonally across.
Li Ling immediately showed annoyance: “Li Qi, send people to raze that brothel for me.”
Li Qi looked troubled: “That’s the Yang Clan’s industry.”
“Isn’t that perfect? Yang Qingxi went to my brother this morning to apologize and plead for the Chang Lin Gang; this brothel is the price she has to pay.” Li Ling said.
Li Weiyi hurriedly said: “Fourth Miss Li, don’t make things hard for a few women; they’re all people with bitter fates too. How about you go raze the Chang Lin Gang instead?”
Li Ling immediately called out: “Gao Huan, Yutong, come see your companion; he’s now intimately involved with a group of brothel women. Was he like this before?”
There was more than one carriage parked outside; it was a convoy.
Gao Huan and Cai Yutong successively entered the courtyard gate, followed by many servants and maids from the Cang Li Tribe.
Seeing the two, Li Weiyi was in a great mood and hugged Gao Huan.
Qin Ke also came over, wiping tears continuously, feeling a deep sense of meeting old friends in a foreign land.
Cai Yutong wore a white veil over her face and was dressed in this world’s elaborate skirt attire. Even without seeing her Pure Immortal Body’s stunning features, her tall and outstanding figure and cold temperament made her seem like a fairy descended to earth.
She was naturally cold toward everything, but at this moment her eyes were also misty, holding Qin Ke’s hand and exchanging recent experiences.
“You guys seem to already know this world’s language?” Li Weiyi was somewhat surprised, not understanding how the two could communicate with Li Ling, and their relationship seemed quite close.
Gao Huan said: “Fourth Miss gave us wisdom; it only takes one or two days, and communication has no barriers.”
Li Weiyi looked at Li Ling, not expecting her to have such ability, and immediately wanted to ask her to give wisdom to Old Liu, Old Guan, and Qin Ke.
If it were before, he absolutely wouldn’t have thought in this direction naturally.
This thought was too dangerous!
It meant that subconsciously, he had started accepting Li Ling’s kindness, even getting used to it.
Li Ling said: “For a Nether Lantern Guide Envoy, giving wisdom is no big deal. Do you know why this miss only came to find you today? Because the past two days were spent breaking through. Now, I’m an Earth Fire Realm mind master, able to compete with slightly weaker Five Seas Realm martial cultivators.”
Zhao Meng crawled out from the main building upon hearing, naturally excited to see Gao Huan and Cai Yutong.
“First Mate… you’re too tall now… how about sharing a bit with me…”
Gao Huan walked over, his head only reaching Zhao Meng’s knee.
Zhao Meng said: “Everyone has their own path, their own flaws; there’s no helping it. Doctor Cai, why is it just you and Gao Huan? What about Doctor Qi?”
Li Weiyi had long wanted to ask this question too: where was Zen Sea Observing Mist?
Cai Yutong said: “She… now has important business to attend to, probably no time to see you old friends.”
Li Weiyi didn’t care what important business Zen Sea Observing Mist was busy with; as long as his own cultivation kept advancing rapidly, he wasn’t afraid of her coming knocking. Anyway, Senior Student Cai was safely back; that was the most important thing.
Li Ling said: “My brother heard about last night’s events and originally wanted to come personally, but was stopped by Yang Qingxi at the last moment for something more important; he might be a bit late in seeing you. But Fourth Uncle came with me.”
Li Weiyi suddenly heard Li Ling’s reminder in his ear: “My fourth uncle is this generation’s first expert of the Cang Li Tribe, also called the Cang Li Leader. Impressed enough? Don’t be rude.”
Li Ling was clearly standing several steps away, but that voice was like a whisper in his ear; no one else heard it, very strange.
“Fourth girl, what secret talk are you having?”
Cang Li Leader Li Songlin was fifty-two this year, but perhaps due to abundant magic power, he looked like he was in his thirties.
He wore a green robe, gray cloth shoes, like a down-and-out scholar, with no aura of power.
He gave an extremely natural sense of relaxation.
Li Weiyi knew the Cang Li Tribe would react, but he hadn’t expected such a big figure; he hurriedly stepped forward to bow: “Greetings to the Cang Li Leader.”
Everyone else in the courtyard also bowed.
“No need for formalities; everyone relax.”
Li Songlin’s gaze fell on Li Weiyi, sizing him up carefully: “Young man, shall we chat alone?”
Without entering the house, Li Songlin sat on the stone stool under the old locust tree, releasing a magic energy cloud to envelop the two, preventing their conversation from being overheard.
Seeing Li Weiyi still standing, he told him to sit quickly.
“Fourth girl told me about the battle at Zangxian Town; the Cang Li Tribe owes you a huge debt. Later, still at Zangxian Town, you saved her and helped expose the Earth Wolf King Army’s conspiracy.”
“You’re afraid of the Earth Wolf King Army’s retaliation and don’t dare associate with us; I understand, we shouldn’t disturb your peace.”
“But last night, you used Cang Li’s name and the tribe’s identity; now we can normally contact you. Because even if you don’t want trouble, you’re bound to us now.”
“What are your plans next? Want to enter Jiu Li Dao Academy to cultivate?”
