Chapter 74 - An Unscrupulous Merchant Citizen (1/2)
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
True to their reputation of being the richest family in the Upper Azure World, the Yin Family had arranged for the banquet to held in Zheng Feng Restaurant, the largest restaurant in Yin Skycity. Moreover, as soon as it had turned dark, they had sent their disciples to personally invite their guests after having cleared the restaurant of all its customers.
When Shen Ying arrived, Xuan Yuanyu and the Yin Family’s patriarch, Yin Feng, were already waiting at the entrance. Both parties had seen each other at the finals during the day, but had not had the chance to interact. Unlike the patriarchs of the other three aristocratic families, Yin Feng looked especially… friendly. His smile never once left his face.
Seeing that Shen Ying’s group had arrived, the both of them quickly went to greet them. Stepping forward, Xuan Yuanyu saluted Shen Ying first and said, “Great Immortal.” He then turned his head to make the introductions. “This is Yin Feng, the patriarch of the Yin Family.”
“Honored guests, all of you must be tired after your journey,” Yin Feng said, the smile on his face deepening.
“Good evening!” Shen Ying took a look at the restaurant before her and waved her hand happily.
“Good evening, Fellow Daoist.” Yin Feng glanced at the people behind her and continued, “I was busy during the day and did not have the chance to congratulate your disciples for winning the first prize in the Golden Core division. Truly, great masters turn out skilled disciples.”
Lonemoon froze at this comment, feeling as if someone had shot an arrow through his knee.
“Has the banquet started?” Shen Ying was not interested in this kind of business small talk and went straight to the main topic!
“How could I have started the banquet before my guests arrived?” replied Yin Feng, stepping back. “Thank you for coming, Fellow Daoists. This way, please.”
Shen Ying was really a little hungry and was just about to follow him inside, when she saw a familiar-looking sign. All at once she froze in her steps. She felt the faint sensation of perspiration rolling down her face.
“Master? What’s wrong…?” Yi Qing, who was behind her, was about to ask what the matter was when he too froze after seeing the sign.
Written on the sign in gold lettering were the words: Shen Ying and Dogs Denied Entry!
“…”
Noticing that they had halted suddenly, Yin Feng’s eyes followed the direction of their gaze to the sign. With a laugh, he immediately explained, “Oh, this sign was put up especially for a few rogue cultivators. A few years ago, a restaurant under our Yin Family’s name reported that these three cultivators not only left without paying their bill but also tried to escape pursuit. So this sign was put up to serve as their punishment and warning. The person whose name is on the sign is the main culprit.”
The group of three accused of said dine and dash crime: “…” Unscrupulous merchant!
“Huh?” Xuan Yuanyu glanced curiously at the sign and got a shock. “Why is this name similar to…”
Before he could finish his sentence, however, he suddenly felt three cold and piercing glares shoot directly towards him, freezing the words in his mouth.
Why was the Great Immortal’s gaze suddenly so terrifying? Did he say anything wrong?
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“This sign has been put up for more than a year. It is an old matter not worth mentioning. Please step inside!” The still smiling Yin Feng was unaware that something was amiss with his guests. But just as he stepped into the restaurant, he suddenly seemed to recall something. Looking at Shen Ying, he asked, “By the way, I only know that you are all from Invincible Sect. May I know the names of my Fellow Daoists?”
“Er…” Shen Ying’s mouth twitched. She glanced at the sign next to her and then after a while, she answered, “My name is… Qing… Qing what-was-it?” She nudged the chef next to her.
A certain chef immediately got her meaning and whispered a reminder, “Yi Qing.”
“Yes, Yi Qing!” she continued gravely. “My name is Yi Qing.”
“My name is Lonemoon!”
Lonemoon: “…” Shit! Damn!
Yin Feng was stunned. Yi Qing, Lonemoon! Weren’t these the two sword cultivators that had broken into the Xuan Yuan Family’s home a year ago? He suddenly understood why Xuan Yuanyu was treating these people so well!
“So you are Supremacy Yi Qing and Supremacy Lonemoon!” Thinking that he now understood the true situation, Yin Feng turned to look at the remaining person on the right and asked, “And this Supremacy is?”