The autumn wind rustled and blew away the rain.
At the entrance of the alleyway, a slender figure slowly approached. He was wearing a bamboo hat and a straw rain cape. On his back was a longsword wrapped in a rag as he slowly walked toward the store in the alleyway.
"Hmm?" Suddenly, the figure's body slightly trembled. He stopped in his tracks and stood motionlessly at the center of the alleyway.
Rainwater sprinkled down from the sky and splashed onto the bamboo hat. Dazzling ice crystals formed streams of water that flowed down the corner of the straw rain cape.
Xiao Yue's face was covered by the black veil of his bamboo hat, making it impossible to see his expression or detect his emotions. He stopped moving forward and stopped a few steps away from the store. He slowly took down the long sword wrapped in rags on his back.
"Buzz —"
The sound of something piercing through the air suddenly came from all around the alleyway. It was like the sharp sound of bowstrings tearing through the air.
Swoosh swoosh swoosh!
A dense barrage of crossbow bolts suddenly burst forth from all directions of the alleyway. They drew a slightly curved arc as their target was Xiao Yue, who was standing at the center of the alleyway.
Rip!
With a crisp sound, the rag wrapped around the longsword was directly torn apart. Then, a dazzling sword light burst forth from the blade of the sword. It was like a meteor streaking across the night sky, drawing an arc in the air.
Surging true energy gushed out from his body and spread out along with the sword energy, shattering the dense barrage of crossbow bolts one after another. The fragments were mixed with the rainwater and fell to the ground.
As the sword energy dissipated, a dozen or so figures suddenly walked out from behind the walls of the alleyway. Each of their auras was extremely powerful. Holding a cold sword in their hands, they charged toward Xiao Yue.
"The Xiao Family's Tiger Guards … How nostalgic."
Xiao Yue's hoarse voice drifted in the wind as if he was chuckling. Then, the rainwater around his body was instantly expelled, forming a distorted area.
...
Xiao Meng forcefully suppressed the excitement in his heart and personally fed Xiao Yanyu some chicken soup. Only then did he heave a sigh of relief. The boulder on his chest was finally lifted.
"Thank you, Owner Bu," Xiao Meng solemnly said as he cupped his hands toward Bu Fang.
Bu Fang nodded expressionlessly. Yes, you should thank me.
Suddenly, Bu Fang's expression changed. He seemed to have heard the sound of metal clashing outside the door. He immediately looked outside in confusion, but the sound soon stopped and disappeared.
Xiao Meng's expression was indifferent. He had naturally heard the sounds of battle outside the door, but he did not make any other moves. He continued to feed Xiao Yanyu chicken soup at a steady pace.
Ji Chengxue took a step forward and said to Bu Fang with a warm smile, "Owner Bu, I wonder if you could … give me a portion of this chicken soup?"
Ji Chengan gave Ji Chengxue a meaningful glance. He also took a step forward and said somewhat excitedly, "Owner Bu, give me a portion of this … Sage Herb Phoenix Chicken Soup as well!"
There was no doubt about the effects of this Sage Herb Phoenix Chicken Soup. Since it was able to save Xiao Yanyu, who had lost so much of her life force, then its healing effects would definitely be very strong. If his father could drink a bowl of this chicken soup, his body would definitely become much stronger. This was a good thing to curry favor with his father.
Ji Chengan thought to himself. Even though he had already been appointed as the crown prince, he still did not dare to relax. King Yu had been coveting his position for a long time and knew how to curry favor with his father. Ji Chengan could already feel a sense of crisis.
If he could offer this bowl of chicken soup to his father, it would definitely make his father have a better impression of him.
Ji Chengxue probably had the same thoughts as well. Ji Chengan glanced at his third brother and coldly smiled.
However, compared to his second brother, his third brother was indeed not much of a threat.
"I'm sorry, this Sage Herb Phoenix Chicken Soup is a special dish and is not for sale," Bu Fang indifferently replied to the two's inquiry.
This Sage Herb Phoenix Chicken Soup was only given to him by the system to save Xiao Yanyu. It was not included in the store's menu at all.
When Ji Chengan heard Bu Fang's words, he slightly frowned and unhappily said, "Owner Bu, crystals are not a problem … I only wish for Owner Bu to cook another bowl of chicken soup."
When Ji Chengxue heard what Bu Fang said, he stopped asking. That was because he understood Bu Fang's temperament very well. He knew that he would get the same answer no matter how he asked.
Bu Fang pointed at the menu behind the crown prince and said, "Take a look at the menu at the back. This dish isn't on there, so … it's not for sale."
"Hmph! You're such an inflexible owner. I told you to cook, so just do it. What's with all this nonsense? "Ji Chengan's expression darkened as he flung his sleeves and coldly said.
The moment those words came out, the surrounding people immediately knew that the crown prince was angry. The crown prince's temper was well-known within the imperial city for being irascible.
Now that this insignificant restaurant owner had angered the crown prince, he was in for it.
Many people from the Xiao family looked at Bu Fang with sympathy and secretly shook their heads.
Xiao Meng and Xiao Xiaolong, on the other hand, did not mind. Xiao Meng knew very well how terrifying Bu Fang's store was. Not to mention the mechanical puppet … Just the big black dog lying at the entrance was already not something a mere crown prince could provoke.
Tap tap tap.
The atmosphere in the store became somber because of the crown prince's words. However, the clear sound of footsteps coming from the entrance attracted everyone's attention.
A figure wearing a straw raincoat and a bamboo hat stepped into the store.
"Owner Bu, I'm here to collect the Ice Heart Jade Urn Wine that I ordered." A hoarse voice faintly sounded out. Dark red blood flowed down the longsword that this person was holding and dripped onto the ground.
"Oh, wait a moment," Bu Fang nodded and expressionlessly said. Then he turned around and walked toward the kitchen.
"Stop right there!" A malicious glint flashed through Ji Chengan's eyes. This guy actually dared to ignore him? Who was he? He was the crown prince of a dynasty! How could he allow anyone to humiliate him?
With a loud shout, Ji Chengan formed a claw with his hand and grabbed at Bu Fang's back.
Bang! However, before Ji Chengan's attack could touch Bu Fang's body, it was blocked by Xiao Meng. Xiao Meng indifferently glanced at the crown prince and said, "Your Highness, it's best not to make a move in this store. This is a warning from your humble servant."
After he finished speaking, Xiao Meng's gaze turned toward the man wearing the bamboo hat and his expression became ice-cold.
"You actually dared to come," Xiao Meng coldly said. Killing intent gradually emitted from his body.
"Father, your Tiger Guards are still the same … trash." Xiao Yue remained as still as a mountain under Xiao Meng's killing intent. With a hoarse chuckle, he took off his bamboo hat and revealed his handsome face.
Xiao Yue?! Heart-rending Sword Monarch Xiao Yue!
Everyone in the store sucked in a breath of cold air. Even the crown prince, who was in a fit of rage, narrowed his eyes.
A ruthless person who killed his own mother with a single strike of the sword and betrayed his own father for the sake of the sword!
"Yanyu was injured because of you. You should know that only death awaits you when you come here … I thought you escaped." Xiao Meng slowly walked toward Xiao Yue. He walked very slowly, but with every step, the aura on his body became a bit more terrifying.
With every step, the terrifying pressure of a seventh grade Battle-Saint suddenly covered the entire area.
"Death? Father, you are still as confident as ever. " Xiao Yue said with a smile. His eyes narrowed into the shape of a crescent moon, but his words were unrestrained. "Unfortunately, you can't keep the current me."
Can't keep? Xiao Meng stopped in his tracks. There was only an inch of distance between the two of them as they stared at each other.
The aura on Xiao Meng's body was as heavy as a towering mountain, while Xiao Yue's aura was as sharp as a divine blade that could split the heavens.
The two of them were on the verge of colliding.
At this moment …
"Hey, your Ice Heart Jade Urn Wine."
An indifferent voice interrupted their confrontation.
Everyone immediately looked toward Bu Fang, who walked out of the kitchen with a jar of wine in his hands.
This guy … Was there something wrong with his head? Did he not understand the current situation? Why the f * ck did he mention wine at this time?
Xiao Meng and Xiao Yue's gazes both landed on Bu Fang's body.
Bu Fang expressionlessly and calmly accepted their blade-like gazes. He curled his lips and said, "Let me remind you … If you want to fight and cause trouble, go outside. Otherwise … you will be stripped as an example to others."
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