As he muttered to himself, he caught a glimpse of a glint in his peripheral vision. The chef casually took out a butcher's knife and scratched its edge with his thumb, saying, "Niu Er, we've said so much already. Shouldn't you make a stand for us?"
"What stand? You guys are so boring! "Miao Yi turned around and walked away.
Whoosh! The chef blocked his path with his butcher's knife. "Stop playing dumb. Do you think we were talking nonsense just now?"
"This kid is very cautious. He's afraid that we're trying to trick him." The scholar stepped forward and pushed away the knife in the cook's hand. He glared at Miao Yi and warned, "Niu Er, I'll be frank with you. If you dare to betray the Lady Boss, we will kill you no matter the cost!"
"If I really had something going on with the Lady Boss, would I be afraid of the four of you? If you're really that capable, then kill Feng Xuan for me to see. If you can't kill Feng Xuan, then stop boasting! Stop pretending to care about the Lady Boss! "Miao Yi said with a smile, then walked to the door, lifted the curtain, and strode out.
The four people in the storeroom were instantly speechless and a little dumbfounded. Miao Xiao 'er's casual counterattack had hit their soft spot. He was clearly saying that killing them was no big deal. The real culprit was still alive and well.
The scholar slowly sighed. "This kid is ruthless. Is he trying to use someone else to do his dirty work?"
The chef said, "It seems like he won't let Feng Xuan go if he gets the chance."
The carpenter said, "Even though this kid has ulterior motives, his words are not without reason. We really …"
The mason countered, "Then go to the Great Devil Realm and kill Feng Xuan for him to see."
"…" The carpenter rolled his eyes, speechless. 'If I'm that capable, then why am I wasting my breath here?'
Early the next morning, the sun shone brightly, and the sky was filled with drifting clouds.
The carpenter went to the sandcastle and brought back someone. It was none other than Ren Xuanming. Ren Xuanming was a little nervous. The Lady Boss of Tempest Tavern wanted to see him, so he couldn't help but feel nervous. What was going on?
The Lady Boss, who had come out to patrol early in the morning, was currently talking to the mason by the stable beside the mud wall. It seemed like she was giving him some instructions. The mason was nodding vigorously.
The carpenter led Ren Xuanming forward. "Lady Boss, I've brought him here."
The Lady Boss examined the newcomer from head to toe. With a smile, she asked, "You're Ren Xuanming?"
"That's right! Ren Xuanming greets the Lady Boss. "Ren Xuanming cupped his fists and asked," May I know what instructions the Lady Boss has for me? "
While speaking. He couldn't help but take a few more glances at the Lady Boss, a look of desire flashing across his eyes. It was just that the Lady Boss's faintly discernible attire was too alluring. Coupled with that alluring figure and that flirtatious temperament, it made people have the urge to pounce on her. Then, he tore off her thin dress to see what kind of figure was underneath.
The Lady Boss had long been accustomed to this kind of gaze from men, and Niuer was even worse.
She waved her hand, and the carpenter and stonemason immediately stepped back. Seeing the Lady Boss with a stranger, a guest couldn't help but ask the person beside him, "Who is that guy? Why is the Lady Boss chatting with him alone?"
The Lady Boss crossed her arms in front of her voluptuous chest and asked with a smile, "Ren Xuanming, I heard that you used to be a teller in the Celestial Nation's Fifth Earthly Branch Chamber of Commerce? Why are you here? "
Ren Xuanming was taken aback. He didn't expect the other party to know about this. He was quite well-informed. He politely replied, "I've embarrassed myself in front of you, Lady Boss. It was a long time ago, and I have already withdrawn from the Chamber of Commerce."
The Lady Boss asked, "Why did you withdraw from the Chamber of Commerce?"
Ren Xuanming smiled bitterly. "I offended a despicable person and was persecuted. I had no choice but to flee here."
The Lady Boss asked again, "Is it convenient for you to tell me who the despicable person is?"
Ren Xuanming sighed. "It's someone I can't afford to offend. It's the descendant of Mu Fanjun's first disciple, Huyan Taibao. He wants me dead."
That's it? The Lady Boss was speechless. She thought he would bring up Niuer, but he didn't mention it at all.
Little did she know, Ren Xuanming didn't want to bring up the grudge between him and Miao Yi either. After all, he was the one who plotted behind the scenes first. It wouldn't be good to give off a sinister impression if he mentioned it.
The Lady Boss could only ask, "I heard that three people who returned from the Sea of Constellations Subjugation Crusade were involved. Is that true?"
"That is indeed the case." Ren Xuanming nodded.
"Can you tell me the names of those three people?"
Ren Xuanming hesitated for a moment. "Miao Yi, Zhao Fei, Sikong Wuwei."
The Lady Boss smiled. 'He remembers them quite well. It seems like he will definitely seek revenge when the opportunity arises.'
Ren Xuanming felt uncomfortable under her gaze. He couldn't help but ask, "May I know why you're asking about these three people, Lady Boss?"
The Lady Boss waved her hand and chuckled, "You don't have to think too much. I was just asking. Sorry to disturb you. "She turned around and beckoned the carpenter back." Take Mister Ren back. "
Ren Xuanming had come out of nowhere, and was then taken away with a confused look on his face...
After returning to the inner courtyard, the Lady Boss walked up to the storeroom on the second floor and knocked on the door. She then continued up the stairs. The door to the storeroom opened, and Miao Yi followed behind her. The two of them entered the small room on the rooftop one after another.
Miao Yi closed the door behind him. The Lady Boss turned around, and their gazes met.
"Just as you said, everything has been settled." As soon as the Lady Boss finished speaking, Miao Yi opened his arms and stepped forward, wanting to hug her.
However, the Lady Boss placed her hand on his chest and scratched her red lips with her teeth. She smiled and shook her head, "I've said before. If you really miss me, then come and see me soon. Before that, don't even think of touching a single hair on my head."
"It's fine if I hug you before we part ways, right?"
"I won't let you hug me! I'm keeping you hanging. Otherwise, if I let you have your fill, the garden will be filled with new people. Who would remember an old acquaintance like me from the desert? I'm just asking you to keep some memories. Besides, I've said it before. If you really want to be with me, then we won't be doing anything sneaky anymore. "
Sneaky? Miao Yi really wanted to tell her that the four bastards down there already knew about it. What were they still waiting for?!
"What new acquaintances? You make it sound like I'm the kind of person who dislikes the old and likes the new. I'm actually a person who cherishes old friendships the most."
"I believe that. When you go back, those two old acquaintances of yours and those two handmaidens of yours will definitely be gentle and considerate. Compared to them, I'm still a newcomer. I wonder if I'll be lucky enough to have them address me as Madam." Miao Yi was speechless.
He really couldn't do anything about this. He couldn't just chase Qian'Er and Xue'Er away, could he? Which man in this world didn't have a couple of personal handmaidens to accompany them in bed? It didn't matter if they were mortals or cultivators, most of them were like this. This was the way of the world where men were superior to women. I'm already considered lucky.
I didn't even know I'd be able to meet you before. The Lady Boss was only saying this out of jealousy. Some things couldn't be changed. It was normal for men to have multiple wives and concubines, but if a woman had multiple husbands and four men, then her reputation would be tarnished. Feng Xuan was the same. He also had handmaidens to serve him.
Seeing that he wasn't saying anything, the Lady Boss broke the silence and asked, "Are you leaving today?"
Miao Yi sighed, "I can't afford to delay any longer. The situation could change at any time."
"What can a mere Manor Head like you change by going back?"
"I won't be able to rest easy if I don't go back. If I go back, even if Traversing Water Palace is breached, even if my Raincloud Manor is taken over, my status will still be there. I still know a few people, and I still have some connections. I can still make a comeback if I go to someone else. If I don't go back, and my territory is taken over, then I won't be able to go back anymore. An Zhengfeng will then be able to openly recruit me into the Chamber of Commerce. Even though life in the Chamber of Commerce is easy, I can't openly gather my own forces, and I won't be able to gather people to fight and kill. I can only do whatever I want, just like how I am now. I've been sent here to be a spy, and I won't be able to do much. Only when I truly become a vassal with a strong army under my command will I be able to gather more resources. Only then will I be able to strike fear into the hearts of others, and only then will I be able to take you away from this place. Otherwise, even if my cultivation is as high as your grandfather's, he still won't be able to take on the entire world on his own! "
"Then you be careful!"
"I'll be heading down first!" Miao Yi said, then turned around and left. Since he had already made up his mind, there was no need to delay any longer.
Inside the tavern's main hall, a group of customers were eating, drinking, and chatting. Suddenly, a figure flashed through the hall, followed by a powerful blast of transcendence energy.
The group of customers was startled. Someone actually dared to make a move in the Tempest Tavern? They quickly jumped up to react.
"Pfft!" Miao Yi spat out a mouthful of blood as he fled, then crashed into the desert outside the tavern. However, a hand suddenly reached out from the desert, grabbed Miao Yi, and instantly dove into the sand.
The tavern's waiter, Niu Er? Some of the sharp-eyed customers immediately noticed who it was that had been hit.
Before they could react, three figures had already flashed through the hall and landed in the courtyard outside. It was the Lady Boss, with the chef and stonemason standing to her left and right.
The customers in the hall were shocked. The ones who had injured Niu Er were actually the tavern's Lady Boss and the others. Wasn't this Niu Er the Lady Boss's trusted aide?
They watched as the stonemason and the chef flew up into the air to investigate the surroundings. When they landed beside the Lady Boss, they shook their heads.
The Lady Boss turned around, her usual smile turning cold. She led the stonemason and the carpenter back into the hall. The group of customers automatically made way for her as they looked at her, unsure of what had happened.
The scholar behind the counter ran over with a surprised look on his face. He asked, "Lady Boss, this is …"
The stonemason scoffed, "Isn't this your doing? He's a spy planted in the tavern. Fortunately, we discovered him in time. Otherwise, who knows what would have happened. "
"Ah!" The scholar paled in shock.
The customers in the hall were in an uproar once again. Niu Er was actually a spy planted in the tavern? And he had even become the Lady Boss's trusted aide. If he really had any ulterior motives, the consequences would be unimaginable.
However, no one noticed that the Lady Boss was coldly walking towards the backyard, her tightly clenched fists trembling slightly. She was the one who had injured Miao Yi just now. She had personally beaten up her lover until he vomited blood … but Miao Yi had asked her to do it this way. He said it had to be realistic!
Far away in the desert, Pi Junzi peeked his head out to look around, then quickly dragged Miao Yi out.
Miao Yi spat out a mouthful of blood and said, "The Lady Boss is really ruthless!"
The carpenter, who had been waiting in disguise, appeared from under a coconut tree not far away and asked, "Are you alright?"
Miao Yi shook his head and said, "I'm fine! Let's go quickly! When the Chamber of Commerce receives the news, they will definitely send people to look for me. Let's leave before they find any traces of me! "
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