Chapter 51

Tanyu was very skeptical that the amiable and approachable man before him was one of those with ill intentions.

It was simple: the more spectators there were, the harder it would be for Shi Huang to escape. Even if he didn’t die in Wang Yue’s sword, their Wuling side would have enough strength to suppress the entire scene and capture or kill Shi Huang.

Shi Huang had twice shown murderous intent towards Tang Nanzhu. Tanyu believed that a wise person like Tang Nanzhu, with his high emotional intelligence, would certainly not miss the opportunity to extinguish the threat.

Thinking about this, Tanyu suddenly lost interest. If such a situation arose, what could he do even if he had already entered the Dark Realm? The Wuxi savages were well-prepared and had many experts, making it highly likely that Shi Huang would face a grim fate today.

“Brother Tan, why don’t we go up the mountain together?” Tang Nanzhu called out warmly.

“Thank you, Brother Tang, but it’s not necessary for now. We might not go up the mountain,” Tanyu politely declined before Xi Zhilan could casually agree. “Moreover, I advise you not to go up the mountain for the time being. At Shennong Peak, a fight might not even break out!”

Tang Nanzhu’s eyes flickered. “Why not?”

“Because no one likes to be treated like a monkey show,” Tanyu shrugged. “Wang Jianzhu won’t, and neither will Lord Shi.”

Tang Nanzhu frowned and thought for a moment. “It won’t be like that, will it? With all the heroes gathered, how can the two elders not give them some face?”

Tanyu chuckled.

“Exactly, they might give it! Xiao Lan, let’s go to the small restaurant on the left side of the mountain to rest for a while.”

Xi Zhilan agreed, and the two of them led their horses and walked away on their own.

Tang Nanzhu’s gaze flickered for a moment, and he finally stomped his foot. No matter what, he would go to the peak to see what happened. If he missed the rare opportunity to observe the duel between the two great experts, he would regret it.

Tanyu watched his back and shook his head, thinking, “This person may lack some power, but he seems very enthusiastic about martial arts.”

He had personally witnessed the meeting between Shi Huang and Tang Nanzhu and knew that Tang Nanzhu’s talent was insufficient, relying entirely on drugs to boost his abilities. Now, even if he had just advanced to the Dark Realm, he could easily defeat him.

...

The small inn was already open.

However, there were almost no guests.

It was easy to imagine that most people who were willing to come out at this hour had already gone up Shennong Peak.

Those who hadn’t received the news and were staying at the inn wouldn’t get up so early to have breakfast.

By modern standards, it was around 7:30 to 8:00 AM. People in the martial arts world didn’t need to attend court or eat official rations.

Two bowls of congee, a pot of stewed meat, enough to fill their bellies.

Tanyu and Xi Zhilan quickly finished their meal, leaving the bowls and pot empty.

Xi Zhilan asked in a low voice, “Brother Yu, are we really not going up the mountain?”

Tanyu looked at her. “Are you worried that I’ll miss your brother?”

“No, the auction doesn’t start until tomorrow, so there’s no rush.”

Tanyu smiled.

“Your little mouth says it’s not urgent, but you’re actually very anxious inside, right? What would your brother do if you delayed his plans?”

“Nonsense, my brother would never punish me,” Xi Zhilan pouted. “Besides, I’ve never delayed his affairs.”

“Never? Like, when you failed to kill me, didn’t that delay things?”

“Pfft, if I really... injured you, that would delay my brother’s plans!” Xi Zhilan said hastily.

Tanyu thought, “It seems Xi Zhicai really wants to meet me this time. Could there be a problem with Zhang Xian? Otherwise, with Zhang Xian as his trump card against Liu Biao, he shouldn’t be so anxious.”

“Alright, Xiao Lan, are you full?”

“Completely full!” Xi Zhilan looked at Tanyu expectantly. “Did you forget to give me something?”

“What?” Tanyu was taken aback.

“Lollipops!” Xi Zhilan was slightly embarrassed. “I ate a few last time, does Brother Yu still have any?”

Tanyu suddenly remembered. In the cloak he had given Xi Zhilan, there should have been a few spare lollipops.

He reached into his pocket and, fortunately, still had two left.

“These are the last two,” Tanyu handed them all to Xi Zhilan as a post-meal treat. “Eat them slowly. I’ll find some materials and make more for you in a few days.”

“Great!” Xi Zhilan enthusiastically opened a lotus leaf and popped a lollipop into her mouth, eating happily.

“Here, this one is for you,” Xi Zhilan turned around to hand the remaining lollipop to Tanyu.

“No need, you keep it and eat it slowly.”

“Anyway, you’ll make more for me in a few days. Why keep it? Just eat it!” Xi Zhilan forcefully pushed the lollipop into Tanyu’s hand.

Tanyu shook his head. This girl was really attached to him!

He felt happy inside. Being with Xi Zhilan always seemed to bring him joy, and he never felt troubled. For a boy who looked like a young man but had a mature heart, it was a very comfortable experience.

“Can you give me this lollipop?” Suddenly, a man with thick eyebrows, big eyes, a high nose, and a wide mouth turned his head from the seat near the door. His gaze was imposing.

Xi Zhilan looked at him and scolded, “How can you be so rude? There’s only one left. Besides, we don’t even know you.”

“Of course you don’t know me,” the man glanced at her, then looked at Tanyu. “Little brother, do you know me?”

Tanyu glanced at him, his mind racing, and suddenly sneered, “Sir, you look so imposing. If I had met you, I would definitely remember.” He stood up and said to Xi Zhilan, “Xiao Lan, we should go.”

Xi Zhilan responded and got up to follow him out.

The man’s companion, a slightly shorter but muscular man, heard Tanyu’s impolite words and glared, ready to stand up.

The man glared at him, making him sit back down.

Tanyu walked to the door, thought for a moment, and casually threw the lollipop onto the man’s table, saying, “You look pitiful, so I’ll give you this one. Eat it slowly.”

The muscular man couldn’t hold back any longer and roared, “How dare you be so disrespectful to... my master!” He reached across the table and grabbed at Tanyu’s shoulder.

Tanyu’s foot shifted, and he easily dodged the grab with just a slight turn of his body.

The man saw this clearly and was surprised. “Flowing Water Step... you’ve mastered it?”

Tanyu ignored him and walked out of the inn.

Xi Zhilan noticed some connection between Tanyu and the man, secretly glanced at the man, and then at the shorter muscular man before leaving.

The muscular man felt a chill run down his spine under Xi Zhilan’s gaze. After they left, he came to his senses and asked, “M... Master, are you just letting him go?”

The man waved his hand, his gaze sweeping over the table. He picked up the lollipop and sighed slightly.

...

... The author picked up the recommendation ticket, sighed slightly, and thought, “Not many brothers came to claim their rewards today!”

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