In the blink of an eye, December arrived. The weather was getting colder and colder. Most of the 12 provinces in the Shattered Cauldron Realm were covered in heavy snow. The Celestial Pole Continent, which was connected to the Shattered Cauldron Realm, was also covered in heavy snow.
Xiping City was one of the famous cities of the Tianji Empire. It was rich in resources and had a sturdy city. However, Xiping City seemed to be empty at the moment. All the guards had been transferred away, leaving behind only a group of old and weak soldiers. Even the soldiers guarding the city gates were old men wrapped in cotton clothes. At a glance, one could tell that they were at least 50 years old. If they were in the Shattered Cauldron Realm, such people would have long retired.
Amidst the curtain of snow, three silhouettes meandered over. The man walking in front was wearing a black cloak, but the hood of the cloak had already been flipped down. His handsome short hair was covered with a lot of snow, and under his sword-like eyebrows, his eyes shone with a penetrating light. That was not a gaze that was harmless to humans and animals, but a gaze of wisdom that could see through everything in the world.
Behind the young man were two women dressed in civilian clothes. Although they were simple and plain, they couldn't hide their stunning beauty. When the three of them arrived at the city gates, several seasoned guards couldn't help but take a few more glances at them.
"Kid, where are you going?"
A seasoned soldier walked forward with a saber in his hand. He looked up and saw the hilt of a sword protruding from the back of Lin Muyu's cloak. It was obviously a sword, and a good one at that.
Lin Muyu said respectfully, "Sir, I come from Baili County in the south. I came to Xiping City to visit my relatives. My father is an accountant in this city's Chamber of Commerce!"
"Oh, what Chamber of Commerce?" the seasoned soldier asked.
Lin Muyu answered without hesitation, "The Pingjin Chamber of Commerce."
Fortunately, they had made thorough preparations before they came.
"Oh? The Pingjin Chamber of Commerce isn't a small Chamber of Commerce. Your father must be a well-known figure in the city. " The seasoned soldier glanced at Qin Yin and Tang Xiaoxi behind Lin Muyu and asked, "What about these two?"
Lin Muyu was about to say that they were two concubines, but unexpectedly, Tang Xiaoxi smiled and answered, "We are his cousins."
"Oh?"
The veteran carefully looked at Qin Yin's stunning appearance. Although her head was covered by a cloak, she was still stunning. The veteran frowned and said, "Why are her eyes closed?"
Lin Muyu hurriedly explained, "My cousin suffered from an eye disease two years ago, and she can't open her eyes anymore. So this time, I came to find my father to ask for a coin to treat my cousin's eye disease. When her eye disease is cured, we can get married."
The veteran couldn't help but laugh. "Young man, you're so lucky. These two cousins are both stunning beauties. It really makes one jealous. Go in, go in. Be careful, the empire is at war. Recently, there have been many bandits harassing the people around Xiping City. After you get the money, hire a few people from the dojo before you go back."
"Yes, thank you for your concern, Sir!"
Lin Muyu held Qin Yin's hand and led her and Tang Xiaoxi into the city. They passed through safely. It seemed that the security in Xiping City was no longer as strict as before. It was no wonder that the Tianji Empire was at war. They had used almost all of their power to fight the Celestial Empire in Eastcalm Province. The security in Xiping City was definitely not as good as before.
After entering the city, they asked around and found out that Si Kongyao's army had not arrived yet. However, it seemed that the outpost had already reached Xiping City in the morning. It was unknown when Si Kongyao and Liu Buyi would arrive.
It was Qin Yin and Tang Xiaoxi's first time in a foreign land, so they were very curious. It was already dark when they checked into the inn. Lin Muyu borrowed two umbrellas and brought the two "cousins" to enjoy the night view of Xiping City.
Xiping City was rich and prosperous. After nightfall, it became even more prosperous. Although it was snowing heavily, red lanterns were lit in front of the shops. Restaurants, restaurants, brothels, casinos, chambers of commerce, and gold shops were all open for business. There were many restaurants and restaurants. Their noses were filled with the aroma of wine and food. It was hard to resist.
Lin Muyu held an umbrella for Qin Yin. She put her arm around her shoulder and walked in the snow with her. She said, "We've been flying for two days and stayed on the island in the East Sea for a long time. We haven't had a good meal yet. Why don't … we don't rush to enjoy the night view. Let's fill our stomachs first. I think the restaurants here are pretty good."
Qin Yin nodded and smiled. "Mm, I'll listen to Brother Yu."
Tang Xiaoxi pointed to a nearby restaurant with a red signboard. "There, there's a restaurant called Thousand Fragrances. Why don't we go there?"
"That's a brothel, not a restaurant."
"Ah? Doesn't the name have the word 'fragrant'? "
"Yes, that's why it's a brothel."
Tang Xiaoxi could not help but blush. "Why would I think of that …"
Lin Muyu held back her laughter. "Let's go to the restaurant opposite Thousand Fragrances."
"Mm."
After they entered the restaurant, the waiter immediately welcomed them. He took the umbrella and smiled enthusiastically. "Young master, ladies, would you like to eat and drink?"
"Mm, please arrange a table with a good view. Sorry for the trouble."
"Alright, please follow me."
Upstairs, the table was located on the side of the street. What was rare was that the window was carved out of crystal. It was as transparent as glass, allowing one to have a panoramic view of the street outside while maintaining the warmth inside. There were two heaters placed beside the table, which was very thoughtful.
Lin Muyu glanced at the menu and was stunned. It was really expensive. A dish of stewed bear paw cost 120 gold coins. In the Celestial Pole, bears were not protected animals, so how could they be so expensive? It seemed like this place was the same as Shattered Cauldron Realm. After the war, inflation had caused gold to become less valuable.
However, the Empress and Marshal of Shattered Cauldron Realm obviously did not lack money. They filled the table with dishes that they liked and then ate slowly. They were waiting for Si Kongyao and Liu Buyi anyway, so there was no hurry.
Lin Muyu warmed some wine and poured some for Qin Yin. Then, she picked some food for her. Qin Yin could not open her eyes, nor could she attract other people's attention. Therefore, Lin Muyu took very good care of her, almost making Tang Xiaoxi jealous. Some merchants and young masters who were eating at the side naturally looked over and were attracted by the beauty of Qin Yin and Tang Xiaoxi. It was very rare to see beauties of this level in the Celestial Pole Continent.
As they were eating, a young master wearing a golden brocade robe suddenly walked over. He waved the fan inlaid with purple crystals in his hand, and two servants immediately moved a chair over. After the young master sat down, his eyes kept staring at Qin Yin and Tang Xiaoxi. He felt that he liked both of them and felt very uncomfortable.
"What are you doing?" Lin Muyu suddenly looked at him and felt that it was a little troublesome to have another person at the table.
The young master said, "I am happy to sit here. What can you do to me?"
Lin Muyu frowned. "Are you looking for trouble?"
The young master laughed loudly. "That's right, I am looking for trouble. What, what can you do to me?"
Lin Muyu used her chopsticks to pick up a piece of pork rib and carefully placed it on Qin Yin's plate. She said gently, "Eat more."
Qin Yin smiled and nodded. "Okay."
The young master could no longer stand Lin Muyu's indifference. He stood up and said, "Brat, are you blind? Can't you see that I am here?"
"So what?" Lin Muyu said plainly.
The young master slammed his fan on the table and said, "Forgive me for being blunt, but you are not fit to sit with these two ladies. If you know what's good for you, get out of here. I will treat them to this meal."
She had seen too many people like this in this plane.
Lin Muyu said, "If I am not wrong, this young master is the son or grandson of the city lord or governor of Xiping City? Otherwise, he would not be so arrogant. "
The young master's face was cold. "What nonsense are you spouting? I am Jing Nan, the nephew of the governor of Xiping City, Jing Shou. Brat, you are so arrogant. Do you know that half of the 3,000 soldiers guarding Xiping City are my men? "
"I don't know. I am not interested in you. Get out of here," Lin Muyu said plainly.
"How dare you!"
Jing Nan was furious. He grabbed his fan and whipped it at Lin Muyu's face. This fan was made of metal. Once it hit, it would definitely leave a scar. Jing Nan felt that his looks were not bad, but compared to the brat in front of him, he was much softer. In a moment of jealousy, he only wanted to smash Lin Muyu's face before anything else.
Peng!
Before the fan could even touch Lin Muyu's face, it was bounced off. A golden light flashed. It was the God's Wall.
Jing Nan immediately bled from the impact. His face was ashen as he retreated. He shouted, "This brat is a tough nut to crack. Attack him together and kill him. I will take responsibility for any trouble!"
Immediately, the seven or eight people who had been eating stood up, drew their weapons and rushed over. It seemed that they were Jing Nan's guards.
"I did not expect this group of ruffians to disrupt our meal." Lin Muyu frowned.
Tang Xiaoxi lowered her head and desperately ate a bear paw. She raised her head and stared at Lin Muyu with her bright eyes. Obviously, she was saying that this group of ruffians did not affect her mood to eat.
Lin Muyu smiled helplessly. Xiao Xi, this foodie, really could not do anything about her.
Qin Yin, who was at the side, whispered, "Brother Yu, we agreed to secretly assist Si Kongyao this time. So don't kill them. Just teach them a lesson."
"En."
Lin Muyu stood up and grabbed the Xuan Yuan Sword. Without unsheathing it, her figure flashed past. The hilt of the sword heavily hit the abdomen of a guard, sending him flying. Then, she lifted her foot and kicked another guard. Her movements were smooth and smooth. Within five seconds, the group of people were all lying on the ground begging for mercy. Lin Muyu did not even use her Supreme Divine Power or Dou Qi. She only used her strong physique to deal with this group of mortals.
"You … Just you wait!"
Jing Nan's face was swollen, but his eyes were full of resentment. "Don't leave if you have the guts. Wait for me to call for reinforcements!"
"Stop!"
Lin Muyu said coldly.
"What do you want?"
"Didn't you say that you want to treat these two ladies to a meal? Waiter, this Young Master Jing Nan wants to pay for us. You know what to do. "
The waiter looked at Jing Nan blankly.
Jing Nan gritted his teeth. "Put it on my bill!"
…
Lin Muyu returned to her seat. It felt good to have someone paying the bill. She picked up the stewed bear paw soup and took a sip. She couldn't help but be in a good mood. "Wow, it smells so good …"
Qin Yin chuckled and closed her eyes. Her long eyelashes trembled slightly. "Brother Yu, Si Kongyao and the others are here!"
"En."
On the street, under the illumination of red lanterns, a group of soldiers slowly entered Xiping City. Everyone had the same emblem on their arms. That was the image of the divine beast Bai Ze. The girl riding a tall horse at the front was none other than Si Kongyao.
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