Sky Castle Husband 3

Chu Li: ? ?

Why on earth was she willing to listen patiently to the little brat talking so much, and wait so calmly for the child's next words?

This is clearly not sincere help, this is just an attempt to extort money!

How could Chu Li be fooled!

"As the saying goes, a gentleman's word is as good as gold. Although I am poor, I am also poor in ambition." The little beggar knew what Chu Li was thinking and spoke loudly, patting his chest proudly during the meal. "As long as you help me, I will tell you everything I know!"

hiss.

Chu Li suspected that the people here had carefully investigated her before she came, and had grasped her kind heart in their palms, making it impossible for her to say anything hurtful.

She was worried that the group of men might pose a threat to You Chengze and Mao Rongrong, so she just let out a light sigh and led the little beggar into another restaurant.

Hundreds of silver coins were spent like water, and the small round table was filled with all kinds of delicacies. The little beggar in front of him was immersed in the world of eating, holding a chicken leg in one hand and a steamed bun in the other, stuffing food into his mouth with all his strength.

…

People still can't swear, because sooner or later they will be slapped in the face.

She was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. The little brat was digesting his food slowly. For a moment, Chu Li really wanted to beat the kid up, but the upbringing she had acquired over the past twenty years told her that she couldn't get angry, especially when facing a child who was suffering from hunger.

Half an hour later, the clean plates piled up into a small mountain. The little beggar opposite generously picked up a pot of tea, drank it all, touched his abdomen, and then burped very loudly.

This series of actions completely made Chu Li lose his patience.

Chu Li clenched his right hand tightly at his side and asked, "It's almost an hour now. I'm almost cold. How much longer are you going to eat?"

At this moment, Chu Li really wanted to beat himself up. Why did he believe this little beggar?

He's already a little beggar, he must be a despicable person who eats and drinks for free!

What's the point of showing off? We still don't know what's going on with You Chengze. Has his old injury recurred? Can the little puppet heal him all by himself? Have the brown bear and the tiger eaten? They have such big appetites. What if those bad guys don't feed them and abuse them?

The longer he waited, the more confused and worried Chu Li became.

"Waiter! I want to take the rest!" After the little beggar had eaten and drunk his fill, he waved to the people at the counter.

Looking at the waiter who came over to pack up the food, Chu Li couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat, with the corners of his mouth trembling slightly.

This little beggar is really...

"Did you listen to me? It's already late. Don't you have to fulfill your promise?" Chu Li was furious.

The little beggar who got the packed food stretched out his dirty hand and pulled out the tail of Chu Li's clothes.

Chu Li lowered her eyes slightly, meeting the child's slightly moist eyes, and then heard the little beggar's soft voice respond: "Sister, thank you for your hospitality. I was so hungry that I forgot the time. I will take you there now."

OK.

Trust you again.

Chu Li was indeed unfamiliar with this area. Although she had the map drawn by You Chengze, she had searched the dilapidated town for a long time and had not seen the mayor. Perhaps this child knew something.

She thought about it, then took a step and immediately caught up with the child.

The child walked incredibly fast, disappearing in the blink of an eye. He only took small paths, avoiding the main roads. After about ten minutes, the child paused beside the stone steps.

Chu Li looked around and saw that the stone staircase had at least a hundred steps, with weeds growing between the cracks in the stones. It was winding and there was no end in sight.

…

"We're almost there, right here on these stone stairs."

"Wait a minute." Chu Li called out to the little beggar who wanted to continue climbing the stairs, and then called out to the raven, which climbed up neatly and waved to the little beggar, "Come up, fly over."

At this command, the raven flapped its wings and flew away.

The wind whistling past my ears was a little cold. Chu Li stood in the middle, holding the restless little fox in his arms.

"Sister, don't worry, we'll find our brother soon."

The little beggar spoke out to comfort him.

Chu Li glanced at him, said nothing, and just nodded.

After a while, Raven led everyone through the clouds and mist, and found a temple standing on a stone peak not far away.

As we approached, the temple's exterior gradually became clearer. The walls, eroded by years of rain, had turned a dark red, and in some areas, the outer layer had peeled away, revealing the yellow earth beneath. Atop the temple, a massive bell, its surface covered in rust, stood out from the brocade lion heads on the eaves.

Chu Li got off the raven and followed the excited little beggar in front of him.

After taking a few steps, there was a sudden noisy sound coming from the temple gate, like the sound of hay rubbing against human bodies.

The next moment, a group of children who looked just like the little beggar jumped out. They were short and dirty, and when they saw the little beggar coming back, they swarmed over him, some even dancing around him crazily.

The little beggar seemed to have a lot of say among the children. He cleared his throat, and the children immediately quieted down. In a moment, he distributed the food in his hand to the children of his age one by one.

No wonder they packed so much, they were quite compassionate.

At least the few hundred silver coins she spent were worth it!

Chu Li was commenting and was about to ask about You Chengze's whereabouts when another old man came out of the temple.

The old man was even more shabbily dressed than the children. His clothes were tattered, with sparse threads hanging from his sleeves and trouser legs. Under the clothes that completely covered his body, his limbs were as thin as chopsticks.

The old man's face was covered with wrinkles of time, and his jaw and chin were covered with a long gray beard. Beneath his gray brows, his eyes were cloudy and weak.

Seeing Chu Li standing there, he couldn't help but look at him for a long time. The turbidity deep in his eyes gradually dissipated, and then there was clarity and hope.

"Grandpa, why did you come out?" The little beggar hurried forward to support the old man. Noticing his gaze, he reacted and introduced himself. "I met this sister on the roadside. She wanted to go to the Sky City to save someone. I was afraid that she would lose her life, so I brought her here."

When the old man heard this, he wanted to scold the little beggar for bringing anyone into the temple, but he seemed to have caught some key words. He raised his hand and touched the little beggar's head, signaling everyone to leave.

Then, those eyes looked at Chu Li level.

Chu Li felt a little uncomfortable after being stared at for a while. She smiled at him symbolically and continued to ask, "The little kid said he wanted to bring me here to rescue someone. In your current state, can you really help me?"

Feeling Chu Li's disbelief, the old man chuckled and his beard moved slightly.

"My name is Wu Sheng, and I'm the leader of the Beggars' Sect."

hiss.

What a stupid and stupid statement.

But this is the Xumi Continent, so she couldn't comment much. She could only pull the corners of her mouth and maintain her usual smile.

"Are you going to the Sky City to rescue people?"

"Yes, if you can really help me, please don't waste my time anymore. I don't know where my friends have been taken, and I urgently need to determine their location." Chu Li responded with a frown.

Wu Sheng stroked his long beard and asked slowly, "Is your friend a man?"

"yes."

"That's not life-threatening, but..."

"Just what?"

Chu Li took a few steps forward and asked impatiently.

Wu Sheng glanced at Chu Li, sighed heavily, shook his head, and said, "This city in the sky is in the western horizon. Only pets with flying abilities can ascend to this city."

Chu Li's eyes lit up.

West! She's heading there with Raven!

"Young lady, don't be impatient." Wu Sheng saw through Chu Li's thoughts and immediately stopped her, "I'm afraid this woman can't get in."

What kind of overbearing rule is this, and it's also sexist?

"More than a decade ago, the heart of Sky City lay on that street at the foot of the mountain. It was the most prosperous street. But then the city lord passed away due to illness, and the new lord rebelled against the Heavenly Gang, isolating the people on land. He did the opposite, building the city's center in the sky. People like us, without pets, can only live in poverty here, watching those people enjoy wealth and glory in heaven." Wu Sheng saw Chu Li's concern and explained, "The new city lord is a womanizer who loves handsome men. Your friend... is in danger of losing her virginity. If you rashly go there, the city lord might kick you out, or even throw you into the mountains to feed the wild beasts."

Chu Li frowned. These words were all in Chinese, so why couldn't he understand them?

Why can’t I get through? Could it be that the city lord... has a hidden illness and is short-sleeved?

"The city lord isn't the gender the girl imagines." Wu Sheng guessed what Chu Li was thinking and sighed helplessly, "She's actually a woman with rather strange habits. For over a decade, she's made a hobby of torturing men and rejects homosexuality."

As he spoke, his face filled with pain and regret: "If the previous city lord were still alive, how could he allow this woman to act so recklessly! For over a decade now, families with handsome sons in this town have resorted to trickery and sent their sons to the Sky City, just to win the city lord's smile. If they pleased the city lord, they would be rewarded with a sum of money. This cycle continues, the poor remain miserable, and the rich become even richer..."

"When you came up just now, did you notice that there were few people coming and going in this place?"

"Um."

"That group of people are wealthy people who have long achieved financial freedom. They come here to do business and take advantage of us poor people! A few days ago, a merchant came here and specifically captured beggars like us to do hard labor in the mines! How can people be so cruel! As long as this city lord is in power, the people will suffer for the rest of their lives!"

When Wu Sheng spoke to the end, his voice was almost hoarse and trembled slightly.

The more Chu Li listened, the more shocked he became, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

When she first arrived here, she thought it was a remote place, with everyone stationed in the city center. Now, hearing Wu Sheng's words, she couldn't help but sigh. These powerful people have always been self-centered, enjoying wealth and glory alone without caring about the people's livelihood.

Isn't this a complete tyrant?!

No, she couldn't just be intimidated like this.

She must seek justice for these people and put an end to the royal hegemony!

There are also You Chengze and Mao Rongrong. She doesn't want irrelevant people to touch the most important person to her in the world!