But looking at Zhang Long and Zhao Hu's fan-like hands, coupled with their powerful fighting strength just now, if they really used all their strength to slap them, even if they didn't die, their faces would be completely ruined.
This created a peculiar scene in the town: a row of people were slapping themselves hard in the face, afraid that any slap might displease Zhang Long and Zhao Hu on the other side.
The other guests in the inn dared not look at Ning Ye anymore. They knew that a ruthless person had arrived, and it was best not to provoke him when traveling.
Ning Ye tapped the table. "Alright, the people who were looking for you have all left. Now you can come up and have a proper meal. I think you must have been starving for a long time."
The little guy peeked out from under the table, gave Ning Ye a complicated look, and then lifted the veil covering his face. Sure enough, he was a dirty little guy.
However, Ning Ye always felt that there was a certain delicate beauty in her eyes and brows. Could this hoarse-voiced person be a girl?
When it comes to eating, this guy really wolfs down his food, grabbing handfuls of food and stuffing them into his mouth without a care in the world. He eats at a speed that's practically a rice-eating machine.
In just over the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, about half of the food had already been eaten. It seemed that if the little guy wasn't already full, he would have wanted to stuff more into his mouth.
Even Ning Ye couldn't help but say, "Don't look like a starving ghost. If you answer my questions properly, you won't have to worry about food for a while."
"What exactly do you want to ask? I don't know much, so I probably can't be of much help to you."
Ning Ye pinched his nose and said, "Before we talk business, you should go upstairs and give me a shower first. The smell on you is really too strong. Are you trying to suffocate me?"
The little guy's eyes were full of confusion. This person was eating with him with a normal expression just now, but now he was disgusted by the smell on him. He really couldn't understand what he was thinking.
However, in order to still be able to eat such a delicious meal that evening, the little guy had no choice but to go to his room with the waiter to prepare for a proper bath.
Ning Ye also had someone prepare a set of clothes that fit properly. As for whether it was for a man or a woman, they would find out after the clothes were washed.
Soon Zhang Long and Zhao Hu returned as well. However, upon seeing the messy table, they immediately cast resentful glances at Ning Ye. After all, in their eyes, besides Ning Ye being able to eat so cleanly, could it be that the thief ate it?
Ning Ye was naturally both amused and exasperated. There was nothing he could do but order another table of dishes for the two of them, since they had come out with him and he couldn't treat them poorly.
Ning Ye went upstairs by himself, intending to ask the little guy some questions he really wanted to know after he came out.
After waiting for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Ning Ye saw a pretty young girl with a resolute look in her eyes walk out of the room he had reserved.
The thief was indeed a girl, and quite pretty at that. No wonder she always covered herself up completely with a cloak in a place like this; being beautiful is a sin.
"What do you want to ask now? Can you tell me now?"
When he opened his mouth, Ning Ye was surprised because his voice was no longer hoarse, but rather had a soft and sweet quality. However, his eyes still looked like those of a resilient little wolf.
"It seems you're a clever girl, knowing how to disguise yourself. Maybe I can get the answer I want from you."
Ning Ye went into the room, and the little guy could only follow him in. When the two were alone, the little guy was still very wary.
However, Ning Ye didn't care that being wary was a good thing; if one were completely unprepared, one would be a fool.
"I still don't know your name. Could you tell me?"
Xia Qingyu said somewhat awkwardly, "My name is Xia Qingyu. You just wanted to ask me something, why are you asking my name? What does it matter?"
Ning Ye smiled and said, "Knowing the other person's name is the first step in building mutual trust. If you don't even know their name, how can you trust them? Also, my name is Ning Ye."
Xia Qingyu rolled her eyes. "You'd better ask quickly, otherwise I'll feel a little uneasy after I finish this meal."
"I want to know who is in charge of this town, where these merchants go, and the distribution of power in the desert."
Xia Qingyu looked at Ning Ye as if he were an idiot. Should she ask a thief who steals things on the interface such a question?
Could this guy in front of me really be out of his mind to ask such a question? But he doesn't seem like the kind of person who isn't smart.
"There are three factions in the town, but as far as I know, the one who really calls the shots is a guy named Yan Luo. He used to be a bandit in the desert, and later he established this town here."
Ning Ye nodded, signaling to continue.
Xia Qingyu continued, "Most of the merchants who come and go here are heading to the territory of the barbarians, followed by the Turks and the Western Regions, because the barbarians are the closest, and they are not very smart and not good at doing business."
Ning Ye was truly amused. He hadn't expected that even children would know that these complacent people's brains weren't working properly. He really didn't know just how stupid these guys were to still have such an impression.
"As for your last question, I have no way to answer it, because I really don't know. Perhaps you can ask those merchants, as they are probably the only ones who know the answer. Or you can go to Yama, the King of Hell."
Ning Ye nodded and said, "It's already very good that you were able to answer two of my three questions. Now, there's one last question: do you want to stay here, or do you want to come with me?"
Xia Qingyu realized that she couldn't keep up with the thoughts of the man in front of her. Why did such a thought suddenly come to her?
The next second, Xia Qingyu defensively protected her body. "Let me tell you, don't even dream about it. I will never let you succeed."
Ning Ye spread his hands and said, "Hey, look at you, you're judging others by your own petty standards. I just think you have some talent, and I'm not kidding when I say this."
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