Chapter 46: Three Long Spears (1/2)

Chapter 46: Three Long Spears

Meng Hao had been to Yunkai County a few times before Usually it hen he needed to buy pens, ink, paper and inkstones Perhaps because the excess of wealth in the village prompted a de supplies was cheaper than average

Even though three years had passed, the place looked just like before As Meng Hao walked down the streets, he couldn’t help but notice that outside oflanterns, upon which the character “Li” ritten in sweeping calligraphy

From what Fatty had said, his father was the richest person in Yunkai, and actually owned about half of the county And it wasn’t just land they owned, but business, all of which werearound, he determined the location of Fatty’s house and headed in that direction The sun was beginning to sink over the horizon, turning the sky dark and covering the land with a soft glow

It didn’t take long for him to reach the east end of Yunkai County, where he saw a rand buildings Above the uarded by retainers, was a board inscribed with the words “Li Mansion” The lively sound of singing and dancing could be heard fro Hao’s body flashed, and he was inside

The ers and dancers were currently putting on a show Meng Hao caught sight of an extre a luxurious robe He closely rese next to hi man whose face was covered with a prudent expression

He seearments, yet his body looked a bit frail, as if he had worn himself out with too much wine and women He held a wine cup in his hand, and a somewhat indecent expression shone in his eyes as he looked over the singers and dancers

“Still not here yet?” said the youngHis tone of voice was both cold and bored

“Anyextre an obsequious s Lord Zhao, please just wait a bit longer My daughter-in-law tends to take things slowly” Even as the words came out of hisbehind thearment, and her hair was put up with phoenix hairpins Her appearance was pure and beautiful, and yet there was a look of fear on her face; as she approached she seemed to shi+ver as if she were cold

“Father…” she said as she approached She bowed in greeting

“Xiang’er, this is the young Lord from the house of Zhao in Yunhai County,” said Fatty’s father softly “Why don’t you toast hietically Even though his son had beenfor years, she continued to wait for hi She treated her father-in-laith ut Lord Zhao,” said the girl softly, lowering her head She was afraid, but she knew that the faood position at the moment She lifted up the wine pot and poured some wine into a cup, which she extended to him with both hands

He looked at her, his eyes shi+ning brightly He sed hard The girl was shockingly beautiful, and in his heart, he was already prepared to make some trouble A lecherous smile appeared on his face He accepted the wine up and then tried to grab her hand The girl stepped back, frightened, causing the cup to tu Lord Zhao, his eyes blazing He kicked over the table, sending wine and food scattering about He pointed at Fatty’s father “You listen to er brother is back, and he’s an Immortal now He wants your property, not your lives! I felt pity for you and spoke kindly of you to hi Lord Zhao, this…” Fatty’s father hastily tried to speak

“Shut the hell up! Let ood for you, you’ll have your daughter-in-law spend the night with s about you to hed coldly, his eyes fixed on the girl, whose face had grown pale white A dirty look once again appeared on his face

Fatty’s father’s face grew ashen At first, the young reed to But this was excessive He gritted his teeth His son was hter-in-law What was the point of living?

“Beat it!” he roared “Get the hell out of here! Men, kick this oes bankrupt, I won’t tolerate insults frohed young Lord Zhao He spun and left, his eyes filled withcleared away, the young girl bit her lip, tears strea down her face She lowered her head and looked as if she were about to say so

“Don’t worry about this matter,” said Fatty’s father calwoan to trerow older

Then he shook his head and began to walk Before long, he reached a building He pushed the door open and walked in It was a luxurious roo weren’t covered with bite ui, where are you?” murmured Fatty’s father as he sat down into a chair “Why haven’t you returned…?” He looked even older than before He gently rubbed at a bitewell,” said a voice, breaking the silence Fatty’s father lifted his head, and his eyes filled with fear as he realized that so in the room, next to theHe had no idea when or how he had co blue robe, and looked like a scholar It was none other than Meng Hao

“You…” Li Dafu stood up, looking alarui’s friend fro Hao turned His eyes moved from some biteHao!” said Li Dafu, shocked He recognized the name When he had checked into the disappearance of his son all those years ago, he’d learned that three other boys had goneHao