Chapter 15
I was already running away, and suddenly someone patted my shoulder from behind. I was so scared that I almost died.
Subconsciously thinking it was Chu Yingyu, I squatted down with my head in my hands. Both the peddler opposite and the person greeting me behind me fell silent.
Everyone within a few meters seemed to be watching a show. There were two more pats on the shoulders and sounds.
"Girl, I'm not a tiger, why are you so scared?"
Hey, this voice is not Chu Yingyu. He doesn’t call me girl, but it sounds a little familiar.
After confirming that the person wasn't coming to kill me, I released my hands and looked up. The man was dressed in gorgeous clothes, covered with a priceless cloak, and his face was as bright as the moon, noble and handsome.
But his right sleeve was empty.
It was the handsome man with a broken arm whom I had saved on Yintian Island! What a fate!
"You, you, you..." After saying "you" excitedly for a long time, I realized that we didn't even know each other's names.
"It's really a girl. This voice is so familiar."
He can actually recognize people by their voices. Damn it. From now on, I won’t dare to talk nonsense when bargaining. If Chu Yingyu hears it, he will definitely catch me.
Behind the handsome man with the one-arm was a girl in blue. She had fair skin and was neatly dressed, but her face was stern and she looked like his bodyguard.
The girl in blue looked at me calmly, and after receiving the signal from the handsome man with the one-arm, she walked up to the peddler, bought the purse that I had been bargaining for a long time, and handed it to me with both hands.
It's not easy to take something from someone, but I saved him, so I gladly accepted it. "Thank you!"
The handsome man with the missing arm looked very healthy. He was able to chat and laugh with me even though his right arm was missing. He looked around and asked with a smile.
"Where's your... friend?"
He couldn't be referring to Chu Yingyu, I said embarrassedly, "He and I are not friends." At best, it's an abnormal master-pet relationship.
"Really? So you escaped?"
"It's not running away. How can you call it running away? It's a peaceful breakup. He thinks I'm useless, so we broke up!"
"My name is Liang Lun, and I'm the young master of Sifang Tower. May I ask your name, young lady?"
Seeing that I didn't want to talk about Chu Yingyu's problem, the handsome man with the one-arm actually introduced himself. What's going on? He sounded very powerful.
He didn't hide anything, and I was frank too, "My real name is Qin Xiao'e, and my stage name is Li Si."
Liang Lun couldn't help laughing: "Why does he have a stage name?"
"I'm just trying to confuse people and beg for food. I don't have a household registration and am an outsider."
"Oh, really? When I first met Miss Qin, you were indeed a little different."
What's so different about me? Could it be that the image of me, a stray dog screaming and crawling in the melee, has been deeply rooted in people's minds?
Even if I want to get close to someone rich and powerful, I should be reserved. What if they don't want to help me? That would be very embarrassing.
I thought we would just exchange a few pleasantries, but I didn't expect Liang Lun to ask me where I was begging for food. His words made me feel so comfortable. Besides, he was handsome and looked rich!
What can he want from me!
So I took Liang Lun to the teahouse. The girl in blue following him was a killer trained by Sifanglou, named Fengwei. She was like a quiet shadow along the way.
Killers don't talk much, do they?
When the people in the teahouse saw that I brought back such a noble and handsome young man, they talked a lot for a while, but when they saw the other party's empty right sleeve, they didn't dare to say anything.
The proprietress was experienced and calm. She smiled and asked me to show the other party around and then find a good spot.
My staff room wasn't anything fancy, so I took Liang Lun to the private room on the second floor of the teahouse. It was a great spot for drinking tea, listening to music, and watching opera. I wondered if I'd get a commission for bringing guests here.
However, Liang Jun's attention was not on the opera or the tea. He leaned back in his chair leisurely, tapping rhythmically on the table with his left hand, looking at me tenderly.
Actually, I don’t know what Sifanglou is, a villa or a sect. It doesn’t seem nice to call it by its name, so I smiled apologetically.
"Young Master, enjoy your meal and the opera. I'll be leaving now."
"Where are you going?"
"Let's go back for dinner. The roast chicken I bought is getting cold."
"Didn't I say last time that Miss Qin saved me and I would thank her?"
"Well, then it shouldn't be too much to ask you to treat me to a nice meal." I was very pleased to see him being so considerate. Since he took the initiative to propose it, it wouldn't be considered as me asking for repayment.
"Okay, let's go, I'll take you to eat something delicious."
Liang Lun was quite thoughtful, even asking for leave for me and the boss's wife, and then he led me out of the teahouse. He wasn't from here, and this trip to Baoshan City was just to connect with the local sect.
Sifanglou is in Qingcheng, a five-day carriage ride from here. It is the largest and most famous family in the local martial arts world, with a foundation of hundreds of years. Not only are they involved in martial arts, they are also very successful in business and have strong relationships with some dignitaries.
In summary, an all-round awesome guy.
Liang Lun told me all this while we were having dinner. He spoke calmly, without any boasting. He was truly wealthy, having taken me directly to the best restaurant in Baoshan City and served me the most expensive meat dishes.
I wanted to pack up the leftovers, but he said no, I wouldn't be shortchanged and the leftovers could be left to the beggars in the alley.
How should I put it? I think Liang Lun is awesome.
After a rest, Liang Lun asked me with a smile, "Are you full?"
"I'm full."
"Want some snacks?"
"I really can't eat anymore."
"How about I call you Xiao'e from now on?"
"Of course, Young Master."
"Similarly, you can just call me Liang Lun."
When he was talking to me so easily, Fengwei, who had been serving as a background board, was slightly moved. The girl turned her gaze to me again, and her eyeballs seemed to be shaking off ice chips.
You killers are so cool. When she stands here, she always reminds me of Chu Yingyu, that kind of feeling!
"Xiao E, would you like to come to my house?"
"Ah? Quit my job and become a maid in your house? The salary is high or not, forget it. I always feel inferior to others in other people's homes. What if there is a family feud? Wouldn't it be even worse?"
"House fight?"
"Thank you. I don't want to be a maid in your house."
"How can you be a maid? You are my savior, so you should be a guest of honor in Sifanglou. I will provide you with good food and drink, and solve your household registration problem. If you get tired of it, I will give you 100 gold coins, and you can buy land and live anywhere you go."
There appears a sucker who is even better at pampering people than Chu Yingyu!
But I was very tempted by the benefits Liang Lun proposed. They really solved my urgent needs, and I didn’t feel uneasy because I had saved him.
Isn't there always that kind of description in martial arts novels, where a drop of water is repaid with a spring of water? I think the logic is correct. After all, he doesn't need to repay you with his body!
Since others are so considerate of me, I certainly cannot go too far, so I still talked about the problems I might encounter.
"I really want to be your guest, but I'm in some trouble."
"Chu Yingyu, right?"
"Uh, you know?"
"No prey he sets his sights on will survive."
“…” I was so scared that the corners of my mouth twitched.
"It's okay, you're probably not his target."
"Although it's not my goal, it's better than my goal. He said I was like his dog, so he always treated me well."
“…”
Liang Lun's faint smile froze. He didn't seem to understand this operation very well. Seeing his expression shift in a strange direction, I hurried to explain.
"It's a literal dog. He used to have a dog, and I'm like that dog!"
"So that's why he brought you with him?"
"I can't explain it right away. It's quite complicated anyway. I'm afraid of getting you into trouble."
"It's okay. If you're willing, we'll set off for Qingcheng tomorrow. You can talk to me slowly on the way."
The more polite others were, the more embarrassed I felt. I smiled shyly and said, "Can I really go to your place? It's not appropriate during Chinese New Year. I'll buy some local specialties."
The young host, who had everything he needed, grinned, "Hahahaha, why are you so funny? Then I want something very expensive, can you afford it?"
“…”
"Just think of it as making friends, Xiao'e."
I declare that I have made my first friend here!
Now I have a new plan. I'll settle down in Sifanglou, sort out my identity issues, get some money, and ask which town is suitable for living. After all, it's good to have a big tree to lean on for shade, so staying for a while shouldn't bring any trouble to the other party. I'll leave then.
Liang Lun had originally asked me to stay at the inn tonight, but since I was leaving, I figured I should say goodbye to the landlady who had taken care of me all these days. I also bought some gifts as a return gift, and also bought some for the donkey driver who had introduced me to the job.
The next day, I got into Liang Lun's carriage, full of energy and hope. I felt that the bright future was beckoning me!
There were only two of us in the car, and the cold-faced girl was riding alone outside the car. She must be on guard.
If I felt tired of riding in the carriage, Liang Lun would stop the carriage and wait for me to get off and walk around a few times to stretch my legs.
I also expressed some concern for his missing right arm, but he smiled calmly and said that he was lucky to be alive, and it was just an arm, so losing it didn't matter.
I don't have that kind of understanding.
I admire his open-minded and easy-going nature. Since we are friends, he has given me so many conveniences. There is no reason for me to hide anything.
I cleared my throat. "Let me think about how I'm going to tell you about myself."
"I'd like to hear more about it."
My friend Liang nodded and picked up a cup of tea, as if he was going to eat and drink while listening to my story.
"I'm not actually from your world."
"puff--"
There are always people who drink water when others are talking about serious matters, and then get shocked and use it as a showerhead.
"I come from another world, different from yours."
"Are you a fairy from heaven, a river god from the river, or a soul-collecting messenger from the underworld? You can't be Chu Yingyu's puppy that has become a spirit?"
Liang Lun couldn't help but wiped the water stains from the corners of his mouth. He looked very puzzled and began to wonder whether he should call a doctor for me.
Just because Chu Yingyu participated in the whole process, he believed it. Of course, that kid may not care where I came from or whether I traveled through time or not. He just wants to be a good dog.
But Liang Lun was different. He was thinking very seriously, as if opening the door to a new world.
I told Liang Lun in detail about my experience traveling through time. His expression changed from calm to shock and then to surprise. It was a very obvious change, even unexpected, like a pie in the sky falling on him.
The elegant young man placed his left hand on my shoulder, his eyes sparkling with joy as he confirmed it again in disbelief.
"Xiao E, did you really meet the 'Immortal Guest from Heaven' and obtain all his skills?"
"Yeah, it's a pity I can't use it myself, otherwise I could show you how to prove my innocence."
"Indeed, it looks like you don't know any martial arts, but I have a way to test you."
"Really?" I was a little confused.
"Yes, are you afraid of pain?"
"Afraid."
"..." Speechless after my decisive nod, Liang Lun maintained a smile and rubbed my head, "Be patient, it will be fine."
"Hello!"
My protest was futile, so I just let him do what he wanted.
Liang Lun raised his palm anxiously to gather his strength. I stared at him nervously. This guy said that he wanted to use his internal energy on me. Isn't this equivalent to me taking his palm unilaterally?
"My friend, you must take it easy. Medical bills are expensive, and I don't want to be exhausted from the journey and get injured!"
"Xiao E, believe me, if you really have this internal force, your internal organs will definitely not be damaged by it. That is the immortal guest's unparalleled magical skill."
Seeing him say it so confidently, I naively believed him for a minute.
"Bang--"
I was hit by this palm and flew out of the carriage, and the curtain was torn. If Fengwei, who was waiting outside, had not reacted quickly and caught me, I would have flown into the sky like a flying kite!
Fengwei saw that my mouth was stained with blood and my blood was boiling, so she immediately gave me energy to heal my wounds. The killer girl is so reliable!
Liang Lun, who hurried out of the carriage, looked at me with concern and guilt, and kept apologizing to me.
I trembled and raised my middle finger at him. The pain made my internal organs feel weird, as if a domineering energy was rushing through my veins and my head was swelling.
I didn't suffer such serious injuries at Chu Yingyu's hands. You are really amazing, my friend.
"What's that gesture, Xiao'e?" Liang Lun held my trembling middle finger with an apologetic look.
I coughed up a few strands of blood and gasped, "I praise you, you're awesome."
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