75 The Speechless Martial Adepts 1 (2/2)
”Yes. Based on the information from the police department in the other province, a similar murder had happened in a small town nearby. There an aged lady who also owned an antique store had went missing. It is rumored that she was connected with the old man from the Dolphin Antique Store. They were communicating through mail,” Grace explained.
”Exchanging letters?” Garen’s expression tensed. ”Grace, I need to attend a martial arts conference in two days with my master. I need you to keep an eye on information from Dale Quicksilver.”
”No problem.”
”What about me?” With an uninterested expression, Cynthia leaned over. ”Bring me with you, I can warm the bed for you.” She pouted with her pink lips and smiled gracefully.
”I’m going to my master. You’re in charge of protecting my family, is that okay?” Garen pushed her away as he had no energy left to waste time on these things.
”Wu… This is too heartless. This is the first time I am so proactive.” Cynthia pretended to rub her eyes as if her feelings were hurt.
”Okay, that’s enough.” Garen was speechless. ”Dale Quicksilver’s ability to trace things is impeccable. Maybe he will find something I need. You have to keep a close eye on him.”
”Okay.”
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Two days later.
Wooooo!
With a deafening screech of a train horn, a dark red wooden train emitting black smoke gradually came to a halt at a terminal at Huaishang City.
Around ten people were scattered across the rectangular platform beside the train track. There were males and females, both young and old people. The majority of them carried a suitcase and covered themselves from head to toe with their jackets and trenchcoats.
When the train stopped, the conductor forcefully pushed open the door.
”Time to get on the train!” The white-bearded train conductor yelled. ”Passengers at the ninth compartment get on the train. This is the train headed to Hela, don’t get on the wrong train!”
The passengers waiting for the train began to board in a line.
Among them, there was a young and an old man that carried a red leather suitcase. They both wore black wool coats along with black cap. They were Fei Baiyun and Garen of the White Cloud Gate.
They blended in among the passengers.
Garen followed behind his master. He passed the white ticket to the conductor before grabbing the red leather suitcase and stepping on to the train.
At the point of entrance, the left side was a sealed train compartment, while the right was the exit.
”Why are you standing there? Our seats are inside, hurry up and don’t block anyone.” Fei Baiyun turned his head.
”Oh.” Garen was distracted by the fact that it was his first time seeing such an ancient train, which slowed his actions. He hastened his steps to follow his master.
The compartment was a dark red color. The grains of wood were exposed inside the compartment. The entire train was made of this particular timber.
Four seats were divided into two rows, just like the individual rectangles that were scattered along the two sides of the train. The middle was a walkway.
The compartment was hardly filled with people. The master and student passed five rows of seats before finally stopping at the left side in the middle of the compartment.
There were already two people that sat there. A male and a female in their teens, and they were falling asleep. The two of them had certainly put some thought into how they dressed as both wore matching white shirts and pants. Judging by their facial features, they were brother and sister. Their hair was also idnetical silver white.
”Do you want to sit on the outside or inside?” Fei Baiyun glanced at the two people and pointed toward the seats.
”I’ll sit on the inside,” Garen said without hesitation and took the seat.
Fei Baiyun smiled and didn’t say anything as he slowly sat down.
The two teens across them heard their voices and slightly opened their eyes. They kept their silence and then fell asleep in the same position.
Sitting, Garen carefully examined the two people across from him. He noticed that the girl’s hands were covered with calluses and had short fingernails. They looked rough and coarse.
”Teacher, how long is this train ride going to take?”
”Not long, about three days.” Fei Baiyun took off his hat and tried to pat away the dust.
”Three days…” Garen let out a light breath. He stored the suitcases one by one underneath the chair before leaning against the window without saying a word.