If Kuo Zhong went to Eunuch Yang's Warehouse, there was no reason for the players to be excluded from the plot.
The wine cup in his hand paused for a moment in the air. He cast a glance at the unfamiliar player before he drained the wine in his cup without batting an eyelid. He knew that he had already found one of the most crucial flaws in the plot. Many scenarios and all sorts of possibilities flashed in his mind before he slowly organized them, and soon, he had a general idea of the situation.
At this moment, a commotion suddenly resonated from outside the pleasure boat. One could vaguely hear that someone had discovered Kuo Zhong's location. There were also words like 'Jing' and 'Duke Yang'.
Happy was stunned.
Then, the people from the evil cult, including Empress Yin, stood up without hesitation and quickly left the hall.
The huge front hall instantly became much emptier, but the people of the Righteous Path, the officials of the imperial court, and some merchants did not move. They did not care about Eunuch Yang's Warehouse!
Xu Zhiling's expression changed slightly.
Shi Feixuan and Li Shiming stood up at the same time. The generals and strategists at the two tables beside them stood up like springs and moved behind them.
"Brother Happy, are you interested in seeing the legendary Eunuch Yang's Warehouse?"
"Eunuch Yang's Warehouse?
Happy was slightly stunned. Then, he cast a glance at Li Shiming, who had a smile on his face, and Xu Zhiling, who did not say anything. He smiled and shook his head. "My main goal for this trip is Artisan Shi. Right now, I'm already very satisfied that I can listen to Artisan Shi's performance at such a close distance. I'm not very interested in things like Eunuch Yang's Warehouse."
"Brother Happy, if you have the chance in the future, please come to Heaven's Plan Mansion. I will be looking forward to it!" Li Shiming's eyes flashed with a hint of regret and disappointment, but he quickly recovered and bid farewell with his fists cupped.
"I won't see you out."
Happy quickly got up.
Once Li Shimin led his people away, Shi Feixuan's face, which was like an orchid in an empty valley, was reflected in Happy's eyes. Her pleasant voice traveled into his ears at a moderate pace.
"Eunuch Yang's Warehouse involves too many things, and I cannot just sit by and watch. I'm afraid that I will not be able to accompany you." Once she bowed, she drifted away under Happy's gaze.
Another group of people walked out of the hall.
Xu Zhiling was the only one left beside Happy.
Both of them had different thoughts, so they didn't talk much.
The atmosphere was rather awkward.
He calmed down and listened to Artisan Stone's performance behind the curtain in front of him.
For a time, he felt carefree and at ease, and he had his own style.
He sat there for half an hour!
The people in the front hall were mesmerized by the story.
Happy seemed to have completely forgotten about Eunuch Yang's Warehouse. Then, Shi Qingxuan's cold voice traveled into his ears. "It's already late. That's all for today. My esteemed guests, please return. I will be resting now."
"Thank you for your hospitality."
Everyone in the hall stood up and left their seats.
At that moment, Xu Zhiling asked Happy to stay. "Brother Happy, please wait! Zhiling … I have a request. "
"Hmm?"
He thought that he had missed the chance to complete the quest, but he did not expect that Xu Zhiling would still speak in the end. He immediately stopped moving and turned his head around in surprise. "Go ahead."
Xu Zhiling didn't speak immediately. Instead, he turned around and stared at the entrance of the front hall of the pleasure boat.
Happy did not urge her.
When all the guests in the front hall had left, Xu Zhiling spoke to the players behind him.
"Go watch the door for me."
Even though the people behind him were not Xu Zhiling's disciples, they must have received guidance from Xu Zhiling. They cast Happy a glance, and without hesitation, they quickly walked out the door.
At that moment, Happy noticed that he and Xu Zhiling were the only ones left in the hall.
He also noticed that Shi Qingxuan, who was behind the curtain, did not have any intention to ask them to leave. Their relationship seemed to be even closer than in the original novel.
"What is it? Why are you being so mysterious?" Happy asked in a half-joking tone.
A hint of solemnity appeared on Xu Zhiling's face. He stared into Happy's eyes and spoke in a serious tone.
"Brother Happy, even though this is the first time we've met, I can tell that you are a chivalrous person who does not care about fame and fortune. Today, I have a presumptuous request that I would like to ask of you."
He was indeed straightforward. Happy was stunned for a moment.
"Zhiling, you think too highly of me, and I dare not accept your praise. If it's a small matter, it's fine, but if it's a heavy burden, I'll have to think about it."
He did not dare to be too full of himself.
There were quite a number of Myth Realm monsters in Yangzhou City. If he provoked one of them, he would have to bear the consequences of his actions!
"I would like to ask you to protect this pleasure boat …"
Xu Zhiling's subsequent words caused Happy to be completely puzzled.
The pleasure boat had been guarded rather tightly, and there were no Myth Realm monsters who would come to plunder it for no reason.
But when he thought about it in depth, Happy frowned slightly, and a solemn expression appeared on his face.
"With you guarding it, will there be any rascals who will target this pleasure boat?" He had naturally guessed that Zhiling might not be able to stay on the pleasure boat, but he needed Xu Zhiling to say it himself.
'I knew it!'
Xu Zhiling had a troubled expression on his face.
"I won't hide it from you, Brother Happy. So many people went after Kuo Zhong, and I cannot sit still. I might not be able to stay on the pleasure boat. But the situation in Yangzhou City has been changing recently, and there are plenty of powerful players around. I am worried that Qingxuan will be in danger if she is alone on the pleasure boat without any elites guarding her. That's why I would like to ask you to help me take care of her."
"…"
Who said that Xu Zhiling was not good at scheming? At that moment, Happy understood the scheme behind Xu Zhiling's quest.
If Happy agreed to it, he would not be able to leave the pleasure boat, and Xu Zhiling could lead the players guarding the door to carry out their quest at ease.
If Happy refused, then it would be perfect. He could immediately leave the pleasure boat, and there would be no reason for him to stay. Xu Zhiling could still think of a way to carry out the quest without anyone knowing. After all, Happy's appearance and choice could not stop the progression of the plot.
'Amazing!'
"I have always admired Artisan Shi's skills. If someone harasses the pleasure boat, I will be the first to not agree to it. I can agree to this quest, but how are you going to leave the pleasure boat?"
"Don't worry about that. I have prepared a diving suit. I will leave underwater, and no one will notice me." When Xu Zhiling heard that Happy agreed to it, delight appeared on his face. Then, he brought out a human skin mask. "But I will have to trouble you to help me. If someone really tries to board the boat, I hope that you will appear as me and repel the enemy."
When Happy heard Xu Zhiling's request, he finally released a breath of relief. At least Xu Zhiling did not intend to completely exclude him from the quest.
With Xu Zhiling's human skin mask around, it seemed like he had been dragged into the quest!
A thought appeared in his mind, and Happy rubbed the human skin mask in his hands.
He thought about it and answered, "It's not that I can't wear a mask, but our martial arts are different. When we attack, we will definitely reveal our weaknesses. What should I do?"
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