C57 (1/2)

Since his daughter had been annulled, and since he had lost his backing and dignity, and had no place to vent his anger on, Prefect Meng transferred his anger onto his Ling Xiao Inn, holding deep hatred for Ling Chaofeng.

However, because of the influence of the capital, he dared not to make a move on him, so he could only make a move in secret.

The day after Lian Yi was placed under house arrest, the Prefect Meng gathered a group of local ruffians, a dozen or so people, and ordered them to take advantage of the dark night and high winds to sneak attack the tavern. There was no need to be courteous, if there were anyone who could defeat Ling Chaofeng, injure him, or even take his life, he would heavily reward them.

But that night, the Mighty Escort Office passed by, waiting for the first boat tomorrow to stay the night at Ling Xiao Inn. There were more than ten people in the escort team, and all of them possessed extraordinary skills. The group of hooligans that had barged in and were treated like darts immediately began fighting.

He was half asleep, and seeing that her husband was not around, she wanted to get up to check on him. But before he could put on his soft shoes, Ling Chaofeng had returned and pushed her gently down, saying: ”What are you doing? Be careful not to catch a cold, go to sleep.”

”Hubby, you should go to bed early as well.” Xiaowan was in a daze, rolling over and going back to sleep.

The next morning, she went down to the kitchen to prepare breakfast as usual. She didn't care about the scene downstairs, but when she reached the stairs, she was startled and cried out involuntarily. Her husband stood on the third floor and said to her, ”Don't be afraid, they can't move.”

In the main hall, the Eight Immortals Table was pushed open. More than a dozen black-clothed men were tied up tightly, their eyes and mouths covered. They just sat there, lying on the cold floor.

Xiaowan thought back to the commotion she heard last night. How could she sleep so deeply, damn it.

But the escort team were still waiting for breakfast, so she quickly went to the kitchen. Uncle Biao also got up, steamed bread and porridge to cook the small dishes, and when she came out again, the escort team had already chased them to the corner, arranging the Eight Immortals Table so that Xiaowan could bring them up.

After they finished eating their fill, they were going to the dock to take a boat. Before the door, they bid farewell to Ling Chaofeng and said to the Xiaowan: ”Thank you, sister-in-law, for cooking for us brothers early in the morning.”

Xiaowan's face was flushed red. She stood beside her husband and said gently, ”There's no need to be polite.”

They then continued to speak with Ling Chaofeng: ”No matter where this group of bastards comes from, if they dare to cross over with the inn, it's just that they cannot cross over with us. If Manager Ling needs it in the future, he just has to greet the brothers.”

Ling Chaofeng thanked them and sent them on their way. When he returned to the shop again, he saw that people were piled up on the walls, struggling and moving about. He was truly afraid.

Ling Chaofeng smiled faintly. On the other side, Ershan and Uncle Biao had already rolled up their sleeves and were ready for battle.

The group of people were wrapped in gunny bags and were loaded onto the cart like goods. Uncle Biao and Ershan drove the carriage towards the Baisha Town and swaggered around the town in a ostentatious manner.

Uncle Biao often showed his face in town, and many people knew that he was the head chef of the inn.

There were more than ten sacks piled on top of the carriage. Could it be full of people?

They went around once and then turned back, but as they ran towards Baisha River Pier, they did not stop at the tavern, Xiaowan watched as Uncle Biao and Ershan rode the wooden carriage and flew away, running back to ask Ling Chaofeng, ”Hubby, where are Uncle Biao and the rest bringing those people to?”

Ling Chaofeng said: ”Sell them as slave traders and ship them away.”

Xiaowan already knew that Hubby Black and White were good at it, but she was still shocked when he heard that Hubby Bai and the other people were in the same boat.

Ling Chaofeng asked her: ”These people usually rob and rob women, what are they keeping them for? They are not qualified to be human. Since you've delivered them to my doorstep, I shall do as I please.

The Xiaowan's heart trembled when she heard this. She asked, ”Since they came to the inn to find trouble, they have also been sold to slave traders like this?”

Ling Chaofeng smiled as he looked at her: ”Then what is there to look for? At that time, a new bride came to us, she wanted me to follow her around, running and biting her, so I didn't want to sell her.”

The Xiaowan said anxiously: ”I'm serious with you.”

Ling Chaofeng did not think much of it, ”There will still be such things in the future, so you should not be afraid of us. In the martial arts world, we must have some enemies or else what would we call the martial arts world?”

”I'm worried about you.” The Xiaowan said, and used his hands to touch his husband's body, ”You fought last night, did you get injured? I should be damned if I knew anything when I slept so deeply. ”

Ling Chaofeng said gently: ”There are few people in this world who can hurt me, don't worry.” He continued, ”I told you this morning that you would be scared if you followed me. Didn't you say that as long as I was here, you wouldn't be afraid?”

”I remember, I'm not afraid.” Xiaowan said, ”But …”

”But what?”

”Nothing.” Xiaowan shook his head and raised his head with a smile, ”With Master here, I'm not afraid of anything.”

At this time, Aunt Zhang was going to clean the guest rooms, so she followed her upstairs. When she went down to change the water, she saw her squatting on the floor, touching the storage ring on her finger, staring blankly.

”Afraid the ring is dirty?” Aunt Zhang asked, ”Can you take this ring off or not?”

Xiaowan acknowledged him and quickly wiped the floor with a cloth. She cleaned the entire floor of the room and went to the next room.

Aunt Zhang looked at her and felt that young lady had something on her mind.

There was something on Xiaowan's mind, because she suddenly realised that the prank of the Jade Ring on Ling Chaofeng's body was unable to be realized for her. Did this mean that her wish to be husband and wife safe and healthy would also fail her?

Although the Jade Ring came for no reason, it shouldn't have been her luck, but since she had it, she couldn't use it, so she didn't understand.

Especially, why did she have to be so ineffective towards Ling Chaofeng? No matter how hard she tried, there was no result.

However, Xiaowan had begged the Jade Ring more than once to allow her husband to live a peaceful life. She would rather never have the divine power in the ring again, she hoped that even if it gave her the chance to do so, so that Ling Chaofeng would never be harmed again in her life.