C177 (2/2)
”At least you still have a conscience.”
Zheng Wan let out a pained laugh as her expression became sorrowful and she said in a low voice: ”You don't know how worried I am here. I can't see or feel anything. Who knows if you'll be in danger after entering. This trip to the secret realm is really unreliable.”
Lin Yue gently stretched out her arm and wrapped it around Zheng Wan, allowing her to place her head on his shoulder. She said gently: ”But if I want to become stronger, I must pass this trial. For you guys, for myself, no matter how much pain I have to endure, I am willing.”
Zheng Wan knew what Lin Yue was thinking. In this world, the strong preyed on the weak.
The two of them had been cozy for a long time. The sky outside gradually dimmed down, and lights started to light up in the distance. It was a sign that night was about to come.
At this time, the sound of hurried footsteps came from downstairs, and very quickly, that person arrived outside the door before containing his panicked emotions. He respectfully knocked on the door and asked: ”Excuse me, is Young Master Lin Lin Yue in here?”
Lin Yue and Zheng Wan looked at each other, before Lin Yue asked: ”What is it?”
The person outside immediately became overjoyed, and said respectfully: ”Young Master Lin, the Master of the Tianxuan City himself has come. He wants to see you, and has specially asked me to report to you.”
Lin Yue was shocked, frowned: ”The Tianxuan City Palace Chief wants to see me? Do you know why? ”
That person awkwardly said: ”I am just the owner of this inn. How could I come in contact with such a big character? I am only running errands, I just came over to pass on a message. Lord Prefect will be here shortly. Lord Prefect, please wait a moment.”
After that, the man carefully went downstairs.
Zheng Wan looked at Lin Yue, and asked doubtfully: ”hubby, the person in charge of the Tianxuan City, is a very large person already. Why would he meet with you?”
Lin Yue shook his head, his face filled with helplessness as he said, ”I don't know either. With my strength, I'm only a fifth-grade talent, not some descendant from some famous sect. ”Let's wait for the Prefecture Overseer to come over first.”
Thus, the two of them tidied up the room in a simple manner and waited quietly for the person from the Tianxuan City Palace to arrive.
It was finally completely dark and the world outside had become quiet. The cultivators on the streets had all gone back to rest, and the families had closed their doors to rest.
At this time, on the street of the Mascot Inn, an ancient carriage arrived at the entrance of the inn under the protection of several dozen silver-armored riders.
The carriage came to a stop as the curtain of the carriage was opened. A forty year old scholar with a pale face and no beard walked down from the carriage. He looked up at the inn with disdain as he asked, ”Is that person staying here?”
A person next to him who looked like a master bowed and said, ”Yes, I've already asked the owner of this inn to inform us that he is here. Room D, on the second floor.”
”Since you have already been notified, why don't you come out and welcome me?” ”What audacity! This kind of commoner is too arrogant!” The official's face surged with anger. After so many years of wine and meat, the scholarly aura he exuded had completely changed.
”Cough, master, Marquis Lingxiao said that he wanted us to leave him in the city. I don't know if it's due to his identity as a guest or …. This kind of Fang Ye cultivator does not understand etiquette, so please do not lower yourself to him. We just need to follow Marquis Lingxiao's instructions. ”
Although the Prefecture Overseer was displeased as he held his hands, when he heard the name of the Marquis Lingxiao, he felt that it was worth it to give up.