Chapter 424 (1/2)

The sky outside had lit up and Square Town came alive with stalls being set up and businesses being opened.

On the other hand, Huichun House, the place filled with evil, had gone to sleep once again.

The events of the night before had so many twists and turn that even Lin Mengya had not recovered from it.

She was especially perturbed by the fact that the owner of Huichun House claimed that she had let her go in order to return someone’s favor.

This made her feel even more strongly that things happening in the world were not always as simple as she imagined.

Within the small Square Town, her identity was like an exposed secret in the eyes of the owner of Huichun House.

She must not act recklessly from now on, otherwise, she would implicate the people around her.

As for Hongyu, she had after all helped Lin Mengya regardless.

For this reason, Lin Mengya did not wish to pursue the matter further. At the same time, she did not want to have anything to do with her anymore.

“Alright, thanks a lot. Let’s go, Sumei.”

Hongyu and Sumei had changed into clothes that common women wore.

Having lived a life of a courtesan for many years, she had saved up a considerable amount of silver, gold and expensive clothes.

Sumei had recovered from what happened and currently, she gazed at Hongyu and the other with bewildered and fearful eyes.

“No, I won’t go with you! Mister, Miss, I, Sumei, am a good girl from a good family. Let me remain by your side, please?”

Both Lin Mengya and Hongyu did not expect Sumei to get onto her knees to implore them with tears.

Hongyu’s pretty face turned pale in an instant, although she knew she would be too ashamed to see her parents and relatives given her circumstances, Sumei’s description of herself being a good girl from a good family had pierced her heart.

“Sumei, she is your blood sister.”

Lin Mengya was not in her best moods now and she was desperately in need of a quiet place to organize her helter-skelter thoughts.

Never did they expect Sumei to behave as if to follow them was the only way out for her as she knelt on the floor and cried her eyes out.

“This… Qingge… I…”

Hongyu felt hardpressed. Her intense feeling of inferiority stopped her from touching Sumei.

Lin Mengya’s mood could not be worse. She glanced coldly at Sumei and then strode away.

“As long as you’re willing, you may follow us.”

Lin Mengya did not turn her head after making the statement.

She would just help her to the end since she had started out saving her from Huichun House.

Back in the inn, Master Guo and his companions were eating their breakfast when Zhao Fei spotted Long Tianyu and his companion. Zhao Fei immediately broke out into an embarrassing smile and went forward to welcome them.

“That… Eldest Brother Yuan, I’m really sorry. I’ve drunk too much last night. It was only after I came back here that I realized that I’ve left you behind in Huichun House. I’m really sorry.”

Zhao Fei rubbed his palms together as he spoke and guilt was written all over his face.

What kind of place was Huichun House? It was a place that would swallow people whole like a demon.

Surely he would not have brought anyone there unless he was drunk.

For this reason, he was berated by Master Guo severely.

Fortunately, Long Tianyu had returned in one piece. However, Zhao Fei became perplexed and scratched his head when he saw Yuan Lin and a pretty young lady trailing behind him.

It was no wonder that Yuan Mei disappeared the moment they went into Huichun House. These two brothers indeed loved fooling around.

“It’s alright as long as you don’t visit such places again. Master Guo, sorry to have kept everyone waiting. I’m going to pack up right away so we can set out on journey as soon as possible.”

Lin Mengya did not wish to delay any longer. She bowed to Master Guo and was about to bring Xiu to her room on the second floor.

“There’s no hurry, your cousin is not back yet.”

Master Guo said as he continued smoking from the pouch, but he shifted his eyes onto Xiu.

Although Xiu had always kept a low profile, Master Guo remembered seeing her on a few occasions.

Therefore, he recognized that she was Dongfang Xu’s favorite niece at one glance.

Alas, finally it was his group of businessmen that had to take over this troublesome problem.

“Little brother, please go ahead to pack up while I have a little chat with Master Guo.”

A clever Xiu said as she smiled at Master Guo.

Although the two of them did not really know each other, she did not seem one bit fearful of him. She sat herself down at the same table as Master Guo and the two began staring at each other.

“Hrm, don’t be rude.”

Lin Mengya felt a little exhausted although what she had been through the night before was more shock than danger. However, she had a feeling that danger was everywhere in Square Town.

From Moqin’s words, she realized that the people in Huichun House already had their eyes on her the moment she entered the town.

On top of that, Huichun House was somehow related to White Dragon and Black Tiger.

She could tell from the way the owner of Huichun House and Hongyu expressed themselves, that, there were a number of people who wanted to get hold of her.

Perhaps her tracks had been watched by others for a long time. In this case, her journey ahead would be difficult and treacherous.

For some unknown reason, she kept feeling that she was like a bug that was caught and trapped in a spider web.

She felt that there was a constant repressive sensation coming from all directions.