Nangong Xue pursed her lips and thought to herself, "It's rare that I'm in a good mood and want to become friends with you. Is this how you treat me?" But she didn't dare to be too disobedient, so she could only swallow her words and follow behind him sullenly. After a while, she thought, "You're really awkward. Were you always this unsmiling when you carried out missions with Miss Chu?" Then she thought, "That's right. The Devil Sect's mission is naturally to kill people. If they were always smiling, it wouldn't make sense."
After a few days, Nangong Xue was exhausted, but she didn't dare to ask for a rest. On this day, they arrived at a secluded town. Although this town wasn't a bustling one, it wasn't a remote village either. The streets were desolate, and there were very few pedestrians. The shops were scattered all over the place, and the shopkeeper was lying listlessly on the counter. He was the only one looking around. Nangong Xue was secretly amazed. Several times, she wanted to ask An Yesun about it, but in the end, she swallowed her words with a bitter expression.
After crossing more than half of the town, a "Fu Feng Inn" appeared in front of them. The signboard couldn't be considered a hundred-year-old shop. A large piece of wood had been peeled off the top of the signboard, and only half of the word "inn" was left. The entire building was dilapidated, and there were several holes in the walls. From a distance, it looked like it was on the verge of collapse. Nangong Xue's legs were sore and weak. Seeing that the inn was even more tired, she gently tugged at An Yesun's sleeve and blinked at him with a pleading look on her face.
An Yesun didn't reply, but his footsteps had already turned into the inn. Nangong Xue smiled faintly, feeling a sweetness in her heart. When they arrived at the inn, the waiters were nowhere to be seen. Only the fat shopkeeper was left alone, fiddling with the account books. His stubby fingers kept plucking at the worn-out abacus. The sound of the beads hitting each other was very slow, like the joints of an old man nearing seventy years old.
Nangong Xue could no longer suppress her curiosity. She walked up to the counter and knocked on it. "Shopkeeper, may I ask what's going on in this town? Is it because some rich country squire is heartless, or is it because the king of the nearby mountains often oppresses people? "
The shopkeeper smiled bitterly and shook his head. Nangong Xue continued, "Could it be that the young women who stay here disappear every night?" At this time, she had changed back into her female clothes. Her hair was tied into two braids that hung loosely over her shoulders. She looked fresh and fresh.
An Yesun walked a few steps away from Nangong Xue with an indifferent expression. He rolled up his sleeves, as if he would get dirty if he got too close to her.
The shopkeeper didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and said, "Miss, you really know how to guess. Do you think we're playing with demons here? Ay, you'll understand if you walk around a few more places. This phenomenon is not unique to our town. The current situation is not stable, and we don't know when another bloody war will break out. The common people are afraid of being implicated, so they're all hiding at home. They just want to live a peaceful life. "Nangong Xue asked curiously," You said the current situation in the Wulin world is unstable? I haven't traveled in Jianghu for a long time. Can you tell me more about it? "
The shopkeeper sighed. "Don't you know about the recent disaster? The Huashan Sect was attacked by the Demonic Cult and almost all of its members were wiped out. Even the Sect Leader Meng Laoxiong was no match for them. I heard that the Sect Leader Meng's injuries were much more serious when he sent the message … "
Nangong Xue was so anxious that tears were about to come out again. She whispered, "My master … my master … I'm a disciple of the Huashan Sect. I just received the news and was about to rush back to the sect to make arrangements. My martial brother … Li … the Wulin Alliance Leader Li, Hero Li, should have just passed by."
The shopkeeper said, "The Wulin Alliance Leader? I didn't pay attention to that. If it was only the Huashan Sect, then the people of Jianghu wouldn't be in danger. Recently, all the reputable sects have been heavily damaged by the demons. The first to bear the brunt of the attack were Kunlun and Diancang! The Kongtong Sect is like a sheet of loose sand. After this attack, who knows how many of its members can survive. A famous sect has collapsed just like that. The Demonic Cult is really thorough in their work! What's strange is that they only look for the Sect Leaders and ignore the younger disciples. Or maybe they don't even bother to fight with them. They only care about the Huashan Sect. I don't know how much hatred there is between the two sects, but the Huashan Sect was almost wiped out. It's really pitiful! "
The shopkeeper's spittle flew everywhere as he talked. Nangong Xue hurriedly asked, "What did the murderer look like?"
The shopkeeper said, "I heard that she wore a veil, so she should be quite young. Ay, it's just a little girl, but the Sect Leaders of the major sects were no match for her. They were all cut down by her sword. They should really reflect on themselves. Where did all their years of martial arts training go? It's really difficult for the righteous sects to destroy the Demonic Cult! Speaking of the weapon in her hand, it's really amazing! It's called the wind and rain, the omnipotent Wulin treasure, the Afterimage Sword! After the Demonic Cult took possession of this treasure, it's been enshrined in the Sword Sacrifice Hall at the headquarters, being tempered by the sacred fire. Now that the Demonic Cult is fully developed, they're going to use it to show off their strength to the Wulin world. Miss, listen to my advice. In the current world, don't fight the Demonic Cult head-on. It's better to rely on the strong to protect your life. "
Nangong Xue looked at An Yesun. Seeing that he didn't change his expression at all, she calmed herself down and said seriously, "You shouldn't say it like that. If everyone has the same mentality as you and only has a passive attitude of staying out of trouble, how can you expect the Demonic Cult to be merciful to you commoners when they suppress the righteous sects in the future? Otherwise, they wouldn't be called the Demonic Cult! I, Nangong Xue, firmly believe that evil will never prevail over righteousness … "
An Yesun's veins throbbed on his forehead. With a cold face, he said, "Have you had enough? Once a woman talks too much, it's troublesome. Don't talk too much with him and delay business. " Only then did Nangong Xue remember that the two of them had entered the inn to stay the night. She smiled in shame, took out some money from her pocket, and placed it neatly on the counter. She said, "Two rooms."
The innkeeper looked embarrassed. He said, "This … to tell you the truth … this inn is in a bit of a difficult situation … may I ask, what's the relationship between the two of you?"
Nangong Xue was confused. At the same time, her face reddened. She asked curiously, "Why are you asking this? Does it have anything to do with staying at the inn? " After she finished speaking, she stole a glance at An Yesun. She almost blurted out that she was his friend, but then she remembered that he had never admitted it to her before, and she didn't dare to say it in front of outsiders. She was afraid of angering him, so she bit her lip and didn't say anything.
Nangong Xue had just looked away when An Yesun looked over. He coldly replied, "We don't have any relationship."
Nangong Xue was stunned. Although she didn't know what relationship she had with An Yesun, she still felt a little disappointed when he said it so bluntly. The innkeeper widened his beady eyes. He said, "You don't have any relationship? But the two of you walked in as a pair … and you say you don't know each other? "
An Yesun took a few steps forward. He said, "Now I'm standing with you. What relationship do I have with you?" Then, he turned his right thumb to the back of his neck and pointed at Nangong Xue. He said, "She's a burden. Do you understand?"
The innkeeper rubbed his hands and laughed dryly. "This … this is going to be difficult … I originally thought that since the two of you were a pair, even if you stayed in the same room, there wouldn't be any taboos …" When Nangong Xue heard the innkeeper refer to her and An Yesun as a pair, her heart thumped wildly. The innkeeper also felt that he had gone overboard. He hurriedly explained, "Moreover, in the jianghu nowadays, there are hidden dangers everywhere. Take my little shop for example. It's not a safe place. If the two of you stay together, you can take care of each other if something bad happens. "
Nangong Xue frowned. "From your tone, it sounds like you're sure that we'll be in danger? Is your shop a black shop? "The innkeeper hurriedly waved his hands." No! No! This old man is only advising the two of you to be safe. Being safe is a blessing. "
An Yesun coldly snorted. "I say, you old thing, you're really sacrificing yourself for others. You'd rather charge less for a room just to let your guests take care of each other? This logic doesn't make sense, does it? Who are you trying to fool? "When he said the last sentence, his voice and expression were stern. He raised his hand and slammed it heavily on the counter. The chopping board was old, and dust fell from it as he hit it.
The innkeeper shrunk his neck and said, "Dear guests, this old man's kitchen utensils are all in your hands. How could I dare to offend such big customers? It's just that … this little shop has already been booked by a traveling merchant. However, the last room is empty. I'm willing to let you stay there, but I'm willing to take a big risk … "
Nangong Xue said, "You just said that the townspeople are hiding in their homes to avoid trouble, but this little shop isn't full every day. Why didn't those merchants come earlier or later? Why did they choose this time to stay? In this situation, I don't think it's the best choice to run around selling goods. "An Yesun said," That's right! How are you going to explain this? "
The innkeeper said, "I swear to Heaven and Earth! I have to entertain the guests whenever they want to come. How can I make the decision? Our shop is small in size and it's not easy to make a few big deals. Which innkeeper would be so stupid as to push his customers out of the door? You also know that merchants are often willing to sacrifice their lives for the sake of making money. Their wealth is earned by rolling on the edge of a knife. Can the two of you suffer for just one night? "
Nangong Xue frowned and shook her head unwillingly. She said to An Yesun, "What do you think? If you really don't want to, there's no need to force yourself. How about we go somewhere else to stay? In any case, this isn't the only inn in this town. "
An Yesun didn't even look at her. He said indifferently, "I don't have any objections." He walked to the counter and took the half-price room. "Why do you have to do this? I'll take this room. "
The innkeeper was so happy that it was as if a meat pie had fallen from the sky. He said happily, "Good! Good! You're still the clear-headed one. Haha, I didn't say anything. Dear guests, this way please. "As he said this, he struggled to get out from behind the counter and led the way with a nod and a bow.
Dark Night Death followed him silently, still not turning his head. Nangong Xue's heart was in turmoil. She was puzzled by An Yesun's reaction. Lu Qian was lecherous by nature and had always had designs on her. His intentions were obvious. However, An Yesun was the complete opposite. He often ignored her and was extremely cold. Nangong Xue often thought that he was disgusted with her. This time, other than being shocked, she was also vaguely happy. She felt that the distance between them was not insurmountable. When she thought about the fact that the two of them were in the same room, her cheeks couldn't help but flush red.
The innkeeper personally cleaned the room and laid out the bedding. He bowed politely and retreated with a smile on his face. Nangong Xue waited for him to go downstairs, then turned around and closed the door. She wanted to ask him something, but she didn't dare to. She paced back and forth in the room. An Yesun sat down on a chair facing her in the room. He said impatiently, "Stop pacing around in front of me. You're making me dizzy."
Nangong Xue pretended to be wronged. "You're the one who didn't allow me to say anything. Look, am I obedient enough?" An Yesun snorted coldly. "That's enough. Don't pretend to be a bullied wife. If you have something to say, just say it. " Nangong Xue took a deep breath and stood across from him. She traced the lines on the table with her finger and whispered, "I have a bold guess. Do you think that the masked girl that the innkeeper was talking about … could she be Menglin? "
An Yesun turned around and pointed his fingers at Nangong Xue. He said coldly, "I'm telling you, you're not allowed to mention Menglin in front of me. You're not even allowed to mention her name." Nangong Xue stared at him in a daze. "I don't understand what you're thinking. You're the only one who's allowed to think about her. Everyone can see it, but you're still guarding it like it's a secret …"
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