Chapter 38. The Heir of Tianhua Library Dies Tomorrow

As they walked outside with the two younger brothers, Bu Meng kept giving Yun meaningful glances and nudging him.

"If you have something to say, just say it."

"Brother, please spare some time for lunch tomorrow."

Yun scratched his head, seemingly out of the blue.

"Did you find a new restaurant or something?"

"Yes, it's called Hongmei Ban Dian. They've introduced a new dish that is said to be incredibly delicious. It's so good that one bite can make you forget all your worries. I want to treat you, Brother."

"Have you suddenly become shy?"

"Huh?"

"Is this something you should hesitate about?"

"Haha, no."

"Remember, when talking about good restaurants and food, there's no room for hesitation!"

"Hehe, I'll remember that. I'm sure you won't regret it."

"If you do, be prepared for the consequences."

***

That night.

Amid the lights and songs of the red-light district, the leader of the Kai Bang branch, Zhi Yun Kai, tailed a man.

The man was in his early to mid-fifties, with narrow eyes and a rat-like beard.

At the edge of the bustling area, the man stopped in front of an inn and turned around.

"How long do you plan to follow me?"

There was no one visible in the dark street behind him.

But soon, dust swirled and Zhi Yun Kai appeared in front of the man, as if emerging from the air, a mysterious sight.

"Tsk, if you knew I was following you, you should have stopped earlier. I thought you were playing hide and seek, so I kept following."

Zhi Yun Kai chuckled.

The man frowned.

"If it's hide and seek, why don't you catch me? I'm getting annoyed."

"Senior, let's talk."

"I don't want to."

"Please, don't be like that."

Zhi Yun Kai lifted one corner of his mouth.

His eyes glinted coldly, turning slightly blue.

The man bit his lip.

"Fine. Since the great leader of the Kai Bang branch has something to say, I'll listen. I'll wash my ears to hear you."

"Tsk, am I your junior? I have a good master, that's all. Sit down."

"Whoa, who knew there were chairs?"

Zhi Yun Kai pointed to the ground, offering a seat. The man was taken aback.

Regardless, Zhi Yun Kai plopped down.

"Or you can sit on my lap for a softer spot."

"Your cheekiness shows you've improved. So, what's on your mind?"

They sat side by side, leaning against the wall.

"One meeting, one death. Since you've suddenly appeared in northern Anhui, who is going to die this time?"

One meeting, one death.

One of the many epithets for the man.

"What's the big deal about 'one meeting'? Hey, I'm a normal person. Why does this Jianghu spread such strange rumors?"

"Hehe, why not? Senior, it sounds interesting. Let me in on it."

"Brat, trust me. I didn't touch the Kai Bang, and I didn't pick a fight with anyone. I don't know why you treat me like a criminal as soon as you see me."

"Then let me ask one thing."

"Go ahead."

"Is it related to the Ximen family?"

"Absolutely not. Definitely not."

The man crossed his arms, denying it.

"Can you guarantee that?"

"Shit, do you want me to cut open my head to show you?"

"Tsk, then it's perfect."

"Damn."

"Then rest well."

Zhi Yun Kai grinned and stood up.

As he stood up, the man asked, "Brat, is the Ximen family story real this time?"

"You know it is. I'm leaving."

"Alright, take care and don't come back. And take a bath."

Zhi Yun Kai only waved his hand, his back turned.

The man stood there for a while, watching Zhi Yun Kai's retreating figure, and sneered.

'Idiot, you should have asked about Tianhua Library.'

***

The man immediately entered the inn.

The place was bustling with conversations and the clinking of cups.

"Really, they say the heir of Tianhua Library played a significant role in the downfall of the Ximen family."

"Stop it. I know Tianhua Library is mysterious, but you can't just make up stories. How can the heir's martial arts be on par with the Yanhua Pavilion's leader or the Qingyue Sect's master?"

"I don't think it's that extreme, but there's no smoke without fire. He must have played a significant role in this incident, which is why everyone is talking about Tianhua Library."

"I can't understand it. Why is the heir of Tianhua Library, who was rumored to be dead, suddenly making waves everywhere?"

Recently, the topics in Chang'an were undoubtedly the Ximen family and Tianhua Library.

While people were shocked by the Ximen family's tyranny, debates over the truth of the heir of Tianhua Library's involvement in solving the incident never ceased.

The man pushed through the crowd and climbed to the second floor, scanning for an empty seat.

A waiter noticed and quickly approached to guide him.

But the man waved his hand, indicating a change of mind, and climbed the stairs.

The third and fourth floors were guest rooms.

He climbed to the fourth floor, walked down the corridor, and entered a room in the middle.

Inside, a young man sat at a table, looking out the window. He turned to the older man.

The young man's aura was extraordinary.

His eyes were calm, and his features were straight, making him look dignified.

"Mr. Man, you're here now. But why do you look so worried?"

"Prince Zhu, something is wrong. We should stop this matter here."

"Why are you saying that again?"

"The situation has changed. We need to verify."

"Stop it."

"..."

Man's voice was low, and Man Ba Zha furrowed his brows.

The young man smiled, but his eyes were lifeless.

"The heir of Tianhua Library will die tomorrow. Definitely."

***

The next noon.

Yun and Bu Meng were beaming as they descended the mountain.

They couldn't help it.

Today was the day of the appointment.

The day they would meet their eldest brother's close friend, Mr. Zhu Yang.

It was still a secret from their eldest brother.

A surprise gift for him.

The joy of the reunion wouldn't be limited to their eldest brother.

Mr. Zhu Yang would also be moved to tears seeing the changed eldest brother.

Thinking about it, Yun and Bu Meng couldn't stop smiling.

"Seeing you two so excited, you must be very confident about the food."

Hou Gong, unaware of the truth, looked at the two younger brothers with disdain.

"Yes, Brother. Today, you will taste the best food you'll never forget."

Hou Gong snorted.

"Hmph, I'd have to believe you for that."

"Trust me, Brother. Have I ever lied to you?"

"Ah, that's right. That's why you couldn't tell the difference between a beautiful face and a plump face."

Earlier, Zhong Wu Ji, who had been released, came to greet them.

He brought his young daughter and a plump woman, but Zhong Wu Ji didn't recognize them and asked, "Where is your wife?"

Zhong Wu Ji had mentioned before that his wife was beautiful and that he cherished her dearly.

Zhong Wu Ji laughed, pointing to the plump woman.

- "Prince, this is my wife."

At that moment, Hou Gong felt as if the ground was shaking.

The plump woman looked like a perfect match, someone who would bring good fortune and cuteness.

"Brother, I didn't lie. I thought Zhong Wu Ji's wife was beautiful, so I passed it on as is."

"Brat, you're getting cheeky. But if the food isn't good, you'll have to be prepared."

"Of course, Brother."

Yun's smile was unshaken, and Hou Gong was inwardly puzzled.

'He's different from usual.'

Is there something else?

Or is the new dish at Hongmei Ban Dian that good?

***

At that moment.

Zhu Yang was already seated by the window on the fourth floor of Hongmei Ban Dian.

The view was excellent.

Man Ba Zha, sitting opposite, looked uncomfortable, tilting his head repeatedly.

"Mr. Man, are you still uneasy?"

Man Ba Zha wrinkled his nose and furrowed his brows.

"Prince Zhu, I mean, we should verify first. It's better to be cautious, right? Who would say anything if we check?"

"Mr. Man, you don't know my friend."

Man Ba Zha leaned forward, whispering.

"No, really. Verifying before acting won't hurt. What if you regret it later?"

"There's no regret."

Despite the profanity, Zhu Yang remained calm.

Man Ba Zha grimaced and sighed deeply.

"Ha... I'm going to kill the wrong person today. I shouldn't have gotten involved... What should I do?"

"Hmm..."

"That's not a 'hmm.'"

"Hmm... There's no choice. I'll show you this."

"Huh?"

Zhu Yang took out a letter from his robe.

It was a total of six letters.

"Mr. Man, these are letters sent to me by Fan Hang. Please read them."

Man Ba Zha read each letter carefully and then tilted his head.

"What are you