Chapter 45: The Unexpected Person
At this time of year every year, the night in Mianyuan comes especially early.
As it was getting dark, Jiaoran and his group arrived at the town.
Yuan Jianlu and Mei Wan'er were going to return to their respective factions, but Jiaoran was extremely anxious, and they were worried that something might go wrong along the way, so they decided to send her home safely first, and then they could go back together.
The plaque of Huiying Inn can be seen from afar, and a faded flag is swaying in the wind and sand.
Jiaoran breathed a sigh of relief, "Here, we are at my house."
Mei Wan'er cupped her fists and said, "Since we've brought you here, we'll both hurry back. I feel much more at ease. We've been relying on each other for the past two years, and we've developed a life-long friendship."
As he said this, he gave Yuan Jianlu a wink. Jiaoran had learned a lot of real skills from that weirdo. If he could really make a name for himself in the future, it would be considered as a connection for the two of them, and there would be many places where they could use Jiaoran in the future.
Yuan Jianlu raised an eyebrow and continued, "Yes, Jiaoran, when you return home, don't forget the friendship we three had while on the run. You won't even know our names when you see us again in the future, right?"
Jiaoran smiled helplessly, "What nonsense! I will certainly not forget the hardships I've endured along the way. The care you two have shown me is enough to make you my brothers and sisters. Jiaoran doesn't have any siblings, only fellow disciples. It's a shame you two are already disciples of others, otherwise I would really like to introduce you to Huiyingmen."
After hearing this, Yuan Jianlu, Mei Wan'er and the other two laughed together.
For hundreds of days and nights in the past three years, they had been chopping firewood, boiling medicine, practicing qigong and meditating, and they were almost becoming otherworldly beings. But suddenly they came to the human world, went ashore, bid farewell to the giant python, and when they saw the crowd, they almost couldn't realize that they were the same as them.
There are only a handful of people living in the Fish and Dragon Wonderland. In the past few years, they have only seen a dozen or so households, and they are scattered sparsely throughout the island forest.
After talking for a while, the three of them fell silent for a while. Parting is always sad, but all good things must come to an end.
"Now we really have to say goodbye." Yuan Jianlu said with a fist salute.
Mei Wan'er hugged Jiao Ran and said, "Do you still remember what I told you about the location of our sect? You can find me by going to Bu Luo Mountain."
"I remember everything. You and Yuan Jianlu, if my mother lets me out again in the future, I will definitely come and play with you two."
Yuan Jianlu also wanted to hug Jiaoran, but was scared away by Mei Wan'er's glare.
"roll!"
Jiao Ran came back to his senses and said, "Why don't you stay overnight? Huiying Inn has plenty of rooms, and it's getting late tonight, so why not stay for a day?"
Yuan Jianlu had this idea. He originally felt that traveling at night was too tiring.
Mei Wan'er said, "If that's the case, then we..."
Yuan Jianlu quickly said, "Let's stay here for one night. We'll live up to your kindness."
"Very good."
As they were talking, Mei Wan'er asked, "Is your business not doing well?"
Jiao Ran retorted, "Of course not. There's a constant stream of guests coming and going. When a jianghu person comes to Mianyuan, how can he not stay at Huiying Inn?"
She raised her chin and pointed at the inn. "But why are there only two or three rooms upstairs with lights on? It's still early, so even the merchants and travelers staying here wouldn't be resting up so early, right?"
Jiaoran was eager to go home, and if she hadn't reminded her, she wouldn't have noticed.
"Yeah, why is business suddenly so bad?"
Yuan Jianlu relied on his experience in the martial arts world and had a bad intuition. "Don't go back yet. Let's find a secret place to stay."
"What's wrong? Why should I be afraid when I'm already at my doorstep?"
Yuan Jianlu asked, "Didn't you say that Phoenix Young is cunning? What if he deceives your mother with lies and then takes over your Huiying Inn? What will you do?"
"My mother is not that stupid."
"Hey, Jiaoran, it's better to be safe than sorry." Mei Wan'er felt that what Yuan Jianlu said made sense. The two of them had been in the martial arts world longer than Jiaoran, and they knew that a huge wave could arise at any time beneath any calm surface.
"In my opinion, why don't we find a place where we can peek inside the inn and take a look at the situation first."
Jiao Ran said disdainfully, "It's not that troublesome. My mother and father wouldn't even be able to protect Huiying Inn. If that damn Phoenix chick were to talk nonsense in front of my mother, my mother would definitely know it was a lie immediately. They lost me and didn't bring me back. Even Bu Yue would be scolded to death by my mother."
Yuan Jianlu glanced at Mei Wan'er, who had no choice but to continue, "Have you forgotten how we were inexplicably locked in a cage, narrowly escaping death, and finally drifted to a deserted island?"
After hearing this, Jiaoran had no choice but to say, "Okay, then... let's go to Honghua Restaurant."
"Where?"
"It's not too far from our inn, but not too close. I can see some of the scenery inside the inn, but I can't see much. Oh, and I can see my room."
If she really saw it, she should be able to see her mother missing her in her room. She had been gone for almost three years, and her mother must have missed her to death.
By then, she would act like a spoiled child until she was old, and tell her mother about the Phoenix Young's conspiracy, saying that they had sucked her blood and left her in that dungeon to die, and that she had been lucky enough to escape death every time at the critical moment of life and death. But she couldn't make it sound too tragic, otherwise her mother would be heartbroken.
Let’s not put it so miserably. By the way, if my mother saw her current abilities, she would definitely praise her.
Maybe she is even more powerful than Bu Yue now.
Then she had to pin him down and beat him up first. He had bullied her many times before and even lost her. If she didn't teach him a lesson, she would not be able to calm down.
"Yes, I want a room."
Mei Wan'er took out a silver ingot and took the two of them upstairs.
"Are you sure it's visible from this room?"
Jiao Ran patted his chest and said, "Of course. Look how many years I've lived in Mianyuan. I know every tree and blade of grass here, and I know everyone."
"I asked you to cover your face just now, did you do it?" Yuan Jianlu was worried.
"Oh, I covered it up. You asked me to cover it up, so I covered it up completely."
Jiaoran went upstairs and was about to open the window wide, but it made a creaking sound. Mei Wan'er quickly pulled it back a little, "No, if you do that, everyone on the other side will see us. Yuan Jianlu, get out of the way. Stay behind the pillar and don't be seen."
"Okay, don't worry about me."
There was no light in the house, so they could see the lighted house opposite clearly without being seen by each other.
Mei Wan'er cautiously opened the door only slightly and called Jiaoran over to look, "Come on."
"What are you afraid of now?" Mei Wan'er pulled her over and asked her to take a good look.
Jiaoran leaned forward slightly and glanced across at the opposite side.
There was still a vase in the place where the vase was, but it was replaced with a white one.
"Why? I hate such plain vases the most."
After hearing Jiaoran's words, Mei Wan'er went on to look. "Oh, that's white porcelain from the capital. You can tell by the style. Ten years ago, this kind of double-handled white porcelain vase was already being sold for no less than one hundred taels. Of course, I'm talking about one made by a master. This is far away, otherwise I could touch it."
"You have this ability?" Jiaoran was surprised. She had followed A Niang for so many years, but she still hadn't learned to identify treasures at a glance.
Jiaoran went on to look at the wash basin stand, which was filled with wooden carved boxes.
Bed, couch, table, chair, cabinet.
Small yellow oriole screen, linen curtains, bed curtains, black lacquer silver oil lamps.
Mirror, comb, and sewing box.
The incense burner had lost one of its handles, but fortunately, my mother hadn’t lost it yet, because it was her favorite incense burner.
besides--
Mu Jin!
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