Bingzhou was originally just a very ordinary small city.
Geographical location was not important, and resources were scarce, so the people lived relatively hard lives.
However, because Linghu Chong contacted top masters in the martial arts world and killed Dongfang Bubai in Bingzhou City, the name of Bingzhou spread throughout the entire martial arts world overnight.
After entering Bingzhou City, we looked for several inns, but they were all empty.
Most of the guests were people from the martial arts world.
Bian Lang, leading his horse, said with a helpless expression, "Whenever something even the smallest thing happens, these people from the martial arts world swarm in like flies to dung. Don't they ever get tired of it?"
“Honey, isn’t your analogy insulting us too?” Shangguan Hongyu said helplessly.
Bian Lang said, "We are here to transport corpses."
“The martial arts practitioners who came to Bingzhou City must also feel that their purpose for coming here is very important.” What Shangguan Hongyu said was the truth.
It was getting dark, and if I couldn't find a place to stay, I figured I'd have to squeeze in with the beggars.
Bian Lang thought for a moment and then smiled and said, "There is a place where we can eat and stay for free."
Shangguan Hongyu guessed the place Bian Lang was referring to.
Xiaomeng Tower.
Zhuangzi dreamt he was a butterfly, and if we were to name the most famous place in Bingzhou City, it would be the Xiaomeng Tower.
Linghu Chong lived in Xiaomeng Tower.
The corpse of Dongfang Bubai was also there.
There was no one guarding Xiaomeng Tower.
However, none of the heroes from the martial arts world who came to Bingzhou City dared to cause trouble at Xiaomeng Tower.
In terms of status in the martial arts world, Linghu Chong is definitely far inferior to Qiao Feng.
But the reason why the heroes dared to cause a ruckus at Juxiong Manor in Xiangyang was because Qiao Feng was already dead.
Linghu Chong, however, is alive.
Linghu Chong's connections in the martial arts world are stronger than those of many major sects, and few people can afford to offend him.
Upon entering Xiaomeng Building, the lobby downstairs was completely empty.
"Shopkeeper, shopkeeper..." Bianlang called out while banging on the counter.
A man with a large belly and a mustache quickly came down from upstairs. He descended the stairs very fast, but it gave the impression that he would fall down at any moment.
But the man did not fall. Instead, he strode up to Bian Lang and said with a smile, "Gentlemen, Xiaomeng Tower has been booked out recently. Please go somewhere else."
"If we had anywhere to go, would we come here?" Shangguan Hongyu said.
The smile on the man's face vanished instantly, and his brow furrowed so deeply it looked like a pigeon egg.
Xiaomeng Tower is the best place in Bingzhou City to spend money. Even on ordinary days, it is always packed with customers. If you want to come here to enjoy yourself, you need to make a reservation well in advance.
Xiaomenglou may seem like just a restaurant, but it is actually backed by brothels and gambling dens. Any kind of entertainment that people can think of can be realized here.
"I suppose you two have just arrived in Bingzhou and are unaware that Xiaomeng Tower has been booked by Master Linghu. Please come again in a few days, and I will certainly treat you well." A good attitude is essential when dealing with guests, and the man's face broke into a smile once more.
Bian Lang said, "Then go and tell Linghu Chong that the corpse driver he was looking for has arrived."
"Are you two the Taoist priests from the Corpse-Transporting Inn?" the man asked, looking astonished.
He wasn't wearing a Taoist robe, so who the hell could recognize him?
Linghu Chong did indeed give instructions that any distinguished guests from the Corpse-Driving Inn should be treated with great hospitality.
"Why didn't you two say so sooner? You almost ruined everything! Quickly, please come upstairs. The upper room is all prepared, and the food and wine will be delivered to your room shortly." The man didn't dare to delay and hurriedly called over a waiter to lead the two men's horses to the stable to feed them.
It was dinnertime, but Linghu Chong hadn't shown up. They guessed he wasn't at Xiaomeng Tower, which allowed the two of them to slip through.
Upon entering the room, Shangguan Hongyu was stunned by its luxurious decorations.
“Honey, it turns out that Master Linghu has already contacted the Corpse-Driving Inn. If we pretend to be people from the Corpse-Driving Inn now, will it cause problems…” Shangguan Hongyu was worried that if they were exposed, it might lead to unnecessary arguments.
Bian Lang laughed and said, "The corpse-driving business has always been about the most capable. Does the Corpse-Driving Inn think it can compete with me by sending a few incompetent people?"
The most urgent task is to find a place to stay, and Xiaomeng Tower is the most suitable.
Before long, the waiter brought over a sumptuous feast.
These dishes and drinks were all arranged by Linghu Chong in advance, so they didn't need to spend any more money.
Bian Lang ate his meat and laughed, "I didn't expect that Master Linghu is so rich."
You should know that when Linghu Chong was still in his sect, he was so poor that he didn't even have money to buy wine.
Now look at them, they've casually booked the entire Xiaomeng Tower.
The food at Xiaomenglou was indeed delicious; Shangguan Hongyu couldn't help but eat until she was stuffed.
"Honey, after this is over, will you come with me somewhere?" Shangguan Hongyu thought it over and over and still felt that she should inform Bian Lang as soon as possible, otherwise taking Bian Lang directly might make him uncomfortable.
Bian Lang laughed and said, "Okay, wherever my wife goes, I'll go."
"Have you finished your meal, sir? Is there anything else you need?" The waiter suddenly appeared at the door.
Bian Lang said, "No need, come in and tidy up."
The waiter immediately pushed the door open and came in to start clearing away the dishes.
"You two should get some rest." The waiter couldn't help but steal glances at Shangguan Hongyu while tidying up.
Xiaomeng Tower has no shortage of beautiful women, but he has never seen a woman as beautiful as Shangguan Hongyu before.
"Honey, should I go sleep next door?" Shangguan Hongyu asked, getting up.
Bian Lang was already sitting on the edge of the bed, and said with a smile, "Wife, don't you want to try this soft and comfortable bed?"
Shangguan Hongyu blushed, went over and bolted the door, blew out the candle, and fell into Bian Lang's arms in a few steps.
"He didn't come out. That kid is really lucky." The waiter was wiping tables downstairs, keeping his eyes on the upstairs.
Bian Lang and Shangguan Hongyu didn't leave the room, and now they've blown out the candles. Who knows what they're up to by extinguishing the candles so early?
"They slept in the same room?" The owner of Xiaomenglou came in from outside, also shocked.
The waiter sighed, "That's why people in the martial arts world say the Corpse Transport Inn is a mess."
"But they don't look like Taoist priests." The boss thought about it and felt more and more that something was wrong.
He had rushed back because he wanted to ask again, but now that the distinguished guest had already retired, he could only wait until tomorrow morning to ask.
"Master, this is Xiaomeng Tower." A group of people, all dressed in Taoist robes, suddenly appeared outside.
The man at the head had a flowing white beard and was clearly a peerless master.
"Shopkeeper, may I ask if Master Linghu is here?" It was Master Muye who spoke.
The boss knew he had been scammed, but he didn't dare to make a fuss. He could only wait until tomorrow morning to get rid of the two swindlers.
He instructed the waiter to treat the distinguished guests of the Corpse Transport Inn well.
Upon learning that Linghu Chong was not there, Master Muye did not ask any further questions. After traveling for a long time, everyone was exhausted and it would be best to rest as soon as possible.
Anyway, there's no rush to send Dongfang Bubai's body to Blackwood Cliff.
Watching Master Muye and the others go upstairs first, the waiter asked in a low voice, "Manager, what about the other two?"
"Don't make a fuss, just secretly send them away tomorrow morning." The boss didn't want to offend both Linghu Chong and the Corpse-Driving Inn because of this.
The waiter thought to himself that they were getting off easy and hurriedly ran upstairs.
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