Chapter 722 Confirmation
The innkeeper personally carried the teapot and added tea to the guests sitting by the fence on the second floor.
In fact, the old shopkeeper had not personally served customers for many years. It was just that the young customer looked either rich or noble, and his every move showed a noble demeanor that was awe-inspiring without anger. Although his attitude towards mortals was very gentle, it always made people lower their heads involuntarily and interact with him cautiously.
"Do you need me to heat up your food?"
The old shopkeeper stood beside the guest and asked humbly.
On the wooden table, the restaurant's signature dishes were untouched, and not even a sip of tea was taken. The old shopkeeper looked at the platter, which was as exquisite as possible, and couldn't help feeling ashamed in front of the guests who were as bright as the sun and the moon.
The guest finally came out of his thoughts and looked up at the shopkeeper. He was wearing a half mask that covered the upper half of his face, so his features could not be seen clearly. The mouth and chin that were exposed were flawless.
"Shopkeeper," the customer asked, "When will Ye Xiaoman, the Fairy Ye, show up?"
Although the customer ignored his service, the old shopkeeper felt that it was a great honor to be able to talk to the customer.
"Oh, so you came to see Fairy Ye because of her reputation."
It was dinner time, and the three floors of the inn were already filled with diners who wanted to see Ye Xiaoman's style. Even the aisles were filled with people. This guest had been waiting at the door before the inn opened at dawn, so he had grabbed a seat.
The old shopkeeper then realized that the guest's seat was very well chosen. From above, he could see any guest walking down from the third floor, and from below, he could overlook everyone on the first floor.
"You may be disappointed."
"Fairy Ye is hiding in her room now. Many people come to see her every day. Some want to ask her about cultivation, some want to recruit her, and some even block the door to compete with her. She must be annoyed and is not seeing anyone at the moment."
The guest said, "I'll make a deal with you."
The old shopkeeper carried a pot of sour plum soup and walked towards the accommodation area on the fourth floor. This floor had been contracted by the monks of the Qing Dynasty. On weekdays, they would gather in the public area to eat.
A tray was piled high with wooden bowls, and next to it was a pair of jade-inlaid ivory chopsticks. The luxurious items were incompatible with the simple bowls and spoons.
This is the guest's belonging. The guest said that he attached a wisp of his soul to the ivory chopsticks. The ivory chopsticks are like his second eyes. When he puts it in places where Ye Xiaoman appears, he can "see" her.
The old shopkeeper didn't understand the magic of the immortals, but he didn't dare to refuse the order of the distinguished guest. Besides, the guest had promised that he only needed to bring the ivory chopsticks in, and after the task was completed, he would get them as a reward.
The old shopkeeper walked into the public area where Qingzhengzong monks often gathered.
The eldest senior brother was acting arrogantly and lecturing Xiao Chujing and Sikong Qing.
Xiao Chujing, with a smile on his face, leaned against the window, playing with the small storage bag in his hand; Sikong Qing stood in front of the big dining table, picking vegetables with a cold face, his hands so fast that only shadows could be seen; a white cat was tied to the leg of the table, looking unhappy.
"From now on, if you want to fight, go out and find a deserted corner."
"...It nearly collapsed three rooms. According to the sect's rules, this is disturbing the public and indulging in violence. The punishment should be ten strokes of the cane."
"Xiao Chujing, I'm talking to you, did you hear me?"
The old shopkeeper discovered that when Xiangzhu saw Xiao Chujing and Sikong Qing, he was slightly shocked, as if his mood resonated with the guest on the second floor.
He quietly walked past his senior brother Qing Zhengzong who was giving a lecture. The old man was hunched over and looked no different from the servants passing by, so he did not attract anyone's attention.
He placed the tray on a dining table, adjusted the position of the chopsticks, and moved away the dishes that blocked his view. Facing the accommodation area, there was a corridor leading directly to it.
The shopkeeper turned around and found Xiao Chujing standing behind him. He took a step back in fright, "Hey, this immortal, you scared me."
Xiao Chujing said, "Shopkeeper, we didn't order any drinks."
This is also a person with extraordinary bearing. His attitude can be described as approachable. Unlike the monks outside who are arrogant and shouting, the shopkeeper has the feeling that he is a veteran in the world and can be easily seen through by him.
How terrible! He shouldn't have accepted the noble man's commission.
The shopkeeper smiled flatteringly, took down a stack of wooden bowls, and poured sour plum soup into them. "This is a gift from the store, home-brewed. I brought it here for you immortals to taste."
While being afraid, I slowed down and delayed time.
Xiao Chujing smiled and said, "I'll help you."
He seemed to be casually moving the row of bowls in front of the shopkeeper, revealing the ivory chopsticks that the shopkeeper had hidden.
Xiao Chujing picked up the overly expensive ivory chopsticks. The shopkeeper saw one of his eyebrows raised and immediately confessed everything in fear.
"Yes, the guest downstairs asked me to bring it up here as a gift for Fairy Ye. He said he admired Fairy Ye and wanted to recruit her..."
At this moment, a bright voice came over: "Ah Qing, what do you want to eat this morning?"
The shopkeeper saw a very beautiful girl turn around and smile at him. He could not describe the impact of that moment. It seemed that this fairy was like a ray of light illuminating the darkness, making the entire dull space immediately lively.
The eldest brother who was incessantly scolding people stopped, the depressed red-clothed demon came alive, the ferocious-looking cat began to act coquettishly with a pinched voice, and even the incredibly sharp immortal beside him... seemed to have started to lose his IQ.
The ivory chopsticks kept vibrating in Xiao Chujing's hand.
Xiao Chujing removed the unknown spirit attached to it and threw it back to the shopkeeper, saying, "This won't happen again."
After saying that, she swung her high ponytail slightly and walked towards Ye Xiaoman.
The shopkeeper was relieved to have survived. He returned to the second floor and found that the distinguished guest had left his seat.
He went against the flow of the crowd in the bustling city and walked down the stairs. His back looked very angry, and the hem of his cloak as black as pure ink was lifted up, revealing a piece of gorgeous purple clothes.
The sun sets and another day passes.
Jiaying came out of his meditation. To him, the time from one night to another seemed like just a moment.
Ji Wenyi and Xiao Chujing have not arrived yet.
Jiaying raised his head and saw that the Tongmai fruit had already formed between the branches and leaves. He had to wait for a while until the skin turned from green to red, and then he could pick them.
Ye Xiaoman didn't reply to any of his messages, and he suddenly became listless, like a white lotus that had been exposed to the scorching sun for a whole day.
He wouldn't blame Ye Xiaoman for not watering him. He thought she was probably too busy and hadn't checked the communication magic weapon yet.
He sometimes wondered if he was too clingy. He heard that being distant at the same time could add mystery and make women miss him, but he just missed her too much and wanted to share everything with her.
Jiaying is thinking about his future plans.
His main purpose of returning to the Divine Realm this time was to obtain the remaining half of the Marrow Cleansing Grass.
Yongning Temple should be the last time he goes back.
He will cut off all ties with the temple and wander around the world with Ye Xiaoman from now on.
He knew that Yongning Temple would not let him go easily, which was why he came to Ji Wenyi for cooperation.
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