Chapter 91 He was caught
Silence, complete stillness.
All that could be heard was the sound of the waves flowing on the river; even the laughter inside the pleasure boat seemed to be amplified. The next second, there was a "thud".
A gold-flecked folding fan fell straight to the ground, but the so-called leader of the alliance didn't even bother to pick it up. He just stared at Su Yunyu's face behind the mask, practically drooling.
Su Yunyu was the first to lose her patience. She put her mask back on, this time too lazy to smile, and asked directly:
"If it doesn't work out, I'll leave."
Having said that, he turned to leave, but the alliance leader only then reacted, stepping over the folding fan to stop him, his face filled with anxiety and fascination.
"Don't go, I'll make you the leader of the alliance."
“”
The position of alliance leader was taken so casually.
Noticing his confusion, the alliance leader scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed:
"I've always been dissatisfied with the ranking of the most beautiful women in the world published by the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, so I'm recruiting beauties from all over the world and planning to create my own ranking to defeat them."
"..."
I never expected someone so young to have such lofty ambitions.
He scratched his head and introduced himself, his previous arrogance completely gone.
"My name is Yan Yu'an. Beauty, no, esteemed one, I don't know how to address you."
"I won't tell you," Su Yunyu said, not intending to reveal her identity, but only wanting to get into the pleasure boat.
"Am I allowed in?"
"Yes, yes, yes," Yan Yu'an nodded immediately, even stepping past the stunned guard, and with one foot on her folding fan, she was about to open the door for Su Yunyu.
"Experts, please come in. I'll cover the entire bill."
I never expected him to be a sucker for good looks.
Su Yunyu chuckled for a moment, but the faint smile hidden beneath the mask made Yan Yu'an unconsciously stare in fascination, her mind wandering.
Su Yunyu walked inside, and Yan Yu'an followed behind him, relentlessly asking questions:
"Just tell me your name, and I'll definitely put you at number one on our 'Golden Goblet' beauty ranking! I'll only feature you!"
Su Yunyu really wanted to tell him that he was actually ranked first on the Tianji Pavilion's leaderboard, and that he couldn't defeat the Tianji Pavilion.
However, he did not intend to discourage this seemingly young rich kid; he simply became engrossed in the pleasure boat.
Unexpectedly, the interior of the pleasure boat was so magnificent compared to its exterior, with beaded curtains and floating lanterns, red and green hues, and people looking out the window at the river and gazing at the moon.
In the center of the multi-story structure, a high platform hosted performances of music and singing. Around it were tables and chairs, and Su Yunyu found a corner to sit down, casually asking Yan Yu'an, who was following closely behind:
"Alliance Leader..."
Unexpectedly, as soon as she opened her mouth, Yan Yu'an immediately put on an embarrassed and shy expression and repeatedly refused:
"Don't call me leader, I feel ashamed of myself."
"..."
Seeing that Su Yunyu didn't react, Yan Yu'an coughed again and said in a serious tone:
"What does the expert wish to ask?"
Are there any entertainment options?
Yan Yu'an was very quick to understand; she immediately clapped her hands and called out to the person who had come to give the order:
"Serve this distinguished guest some fine food and wine, bring a few beautiful women to play music and sing, and also bring out some toys like footballs, tea, kites, and shooting stars—"
"Wait a minute," Su Yunyu quickly stopped him.
"A good meal is enough; we can postpone the rest for now."
Although Yan Yu'an took care of all aspects of eating, drinking and having fun, Su Yunyu was only interested in eating and drinking.
Yan Yu'an immediately changed her mind and asked the man to bring out all the best wine and food. During this time, the other people on the pleasure boat couldn't help but glance over, but since they couldn't see Su Yunyu, who looked like a distinguished guest, they lost interest.
Not long after the order was given, several servants brought in a lot of dishes and arranged them on the long table. The aroma that wafted over made Su Yunyu almost drool.
Last time, at Shengxiao Zuifenglou, there was such a large table of delicious food, but because of Long Aotian's arrival, we didn't even have time to eat a single bite.
This time, he is determined to avenge his previous humiliation!
Before Yan Yu'an could introduce them one by one, she saw Su Yunyu already picking up her chopsticks and wolfing them down.
"..." Yan Yu'an was stunned for a moment, and quickly guessed that this expert must have been hungry for a long time. The thought that such a person with such a beautiful appearance was still hungry made her heart ache and her eyes welled up with tears.
Therefore, Su Yunyu didn't hear Yan Yu'an speak after taking a few bites. Just as she was wondering about it, she looked up and saw that Yan Yu'an looked like she was about to cry.
Could it be that she felt sorry for him?
Su Yunyu seemed to be deep in thought. She took out a bag of high-grade spirit stones from her spatial storage and placed it on the table, saying:
"Here's your money for the meal."
"No, no, no," Yan Yu'an quickly declined. In order to let Su Yunyu have a good meal, he ordered the servants to bring up all kinds of rare fruits, desserts and nourishing foods.
This gesture pleased Su Yunyu greatly, so when Yan Yu'an brought him some good wine to toast him, Su Yunyu was so pleased that he agreed to have a drink with him.
Anyway, he's free now, so he might as well live for the moment and get drunk. How can he say he's having a good time if he doesn't get completely wasted?
He accepted the golden goblet that Yan Yu'an handed him, which was full of wine, and thought to himself that this was indeed a case of "the golden goblet never being drunk." He began to understand the meaning of the name.
After drinking it down, a light fragrance of osmanthus lingered in her mouth. Su Yunyu was slightly surprised that the wine was so refreshing, unlike the strong liquor like Zhu Fu's.
With this, Su Yunyu felt even more at ease. As a series of dishes were served, he happily drank cup after cup, and as he became more and more intoxicated, he felt even more joyful.
But for some reason, amidst this joy, because there was no one he could trust to talk to, he also felt incredibly lonely, as if something was missing.
As she drank cup after cup, her body gradually became hot and her mind became increasingly confused. Before Su Yunyu could even react, she realized that although the wine tasted refreshing, it actually had quite a strong aftereffect.
But by the time they found out, it was too late. Su Yunyu was completely drunk. Although the person who had given him the drink was also drunk, he had lost consciousness and his awareness of his surroundings had plummeted.
Therefore, they didn't even notice when the laughter and chatter in the pleasure boat stopped, or when a footstep entered; they were still happily embracing the golden goblet.
About five minutes ago, everything was in a joyful atmosphere, until the pained screams of guards came from the deck outside the pleasure boat, accompanied by the stench of blood that spread inside, and someone realized something was wrong.
Before they could react, an oppressive force that almost immobilized them pressed down like a bell hanging over them. The sound of long boots stepping on the white jade floor was clear and approaching. The beaded curtain was lifted, and a dark-skinned person walked in.
Silence fell over the pleasure boat. The music and singing that had been playing suddenly stopped. Everyone looked at the uninvited guest with fear on their faces, and they knew very well that the guard had probably met with misfortune.
However, they were all incredibly puzzled. When had anyone in the cultivation world ever possessed such a powerful aura? Looking at this person's cold expression, deep-set eyes, and especially the bizarre flame pattern between their brows, they wondered just who this person was.
In the silence, Su Yunyu and Yan Yu'an were both deeply drunk, mistaking the oppressive aura for sleep paralysis. Yan Yu'an, in particular, mumbled to the servants in her dazed state:
"Quickly, bring more wine. I want to drink to my heart's content with this master."
Holding the golden goblet, Su Yunyu was so drunk she could barely speak. She felt a strange, unsettling sensation all over her body, as if prickled by needles. Could the wine be poisoned?
In this eerie scene, the black-clad figure glanced over, showing no reaction upon seeing Yan Yu'an, but a chill ran down his spine upon seeing the peacock-patterned mask, and he chuckled softly twice.
"So you were having a good time here..."
The words were spoken in a very low voice, so no one could hear them clearly. Yet, the oppressive aura was like a sudden, violent gust of wind; everyone present, except for the two who were too drunk to get up, had blood seeping from the corners of their lips. Some of them, filled with indignation, endured the oppressive aura and asked intermittently:
"Who are you"
"..."
Without answering, and without expecting to answer, Xiao Shuying simply watched coldly as Su Yunyu, who was quite drunk at the corner table, sat with his pale face flushed like a pink apricot beneath his mask, radiating an indescribable sense of ease.
When he saw the ashes scattered all over the ground, he panicked, wondering if the person was dead. When he could no longer connect with the spiritual energy, he was afraid that he would never see his master again.
He cast a search array throughout the entire land, searching city after city, ignoring the days and the moon. Now, seeing Su Yunyu safe and sound, he felt a surge of ruthless anger and resentment, in addition to a sigh of relief.
Why could he leave him so easily without any burden? Why was this person enjoying himself on a pleasure boat while he was searching everywhere with a broken heart?
Is it really true that there is no affection at all? Is the so-called backlash from the ruthless path all a deception?
"Master..." Xiao Shuying murmured, drawing the bone whip from his waist. He rubbed the sharp blade, letting it cut his fingertips, drops of blood sliding down. And so, he walked towards Su Yunyu, stepping on the blood.
The air seemed to freeze into ice. Su Yunyu also sensed the strangeness. The feeling of being pricked by needles and the sense that something was wrong became increasingly clear.
Strange, why does it feel so cold? Is it snowing?
And what's with the rusty smell in the air? Why can I only hear the sound of the wind and waves?
Su Yunyu shook her head, trying to open her sleepy, drunken eyes, but just then she saw Xiao Shuying walking towards her with a bone whip in her hand. In that instant, it was as if cold water had been poured over her from head to toe, and she shivered and sobered up.
Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait—
Why is Xiao Shuying here? He's only been on the run for almost a day.
Su Yunyu screamed inwardly, still somewhat confused by the lingering effects of the alcohol, thinking that since he was wearing a mask, he might not be recognized.
The next second, a somewhat indistinct voice came from within my consciousness:
[It's over, it's Long Aotian.]
[Quickly,] it spoke urgently, its words broken and intermittent, disturbed by the oppressive force:
[Host...run!]
Su Yunyu was terrified by the terrifying electronic voice and immediately got up, ready to make a run for it without a word. But the next second, a whooshing sound came from behind her—
He thought Xiao Shuying was going to whip him with a bone whip. He cursed the scumbag in grief and tried to dodge, but before he could, the bone whip wrapped around his waist, rolled around his slender waist, and with immense force, sent him into a cold embrace without warning.
The bone whip swiftly retreated, and two hands tightly gripped Su Yunyu's waist. Xiao Shuying stared at her master, now firmly in her arms, suppressing her raging fury. After removing his mask, she stroked the redness at the corners of his eyes, coldly watching him tremble with lingering fear. She leaned down and whispered a laugh in his ear:
"Didn't you want to kill me? Come back with me, okay?"
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Author's Note: [doge]
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