In Zhu Xian, people start to rise from plundering entries

Just at this critical moment, a slightly lazy voice came from the second floor of the inn.

"Oh dear, my little shop can't withstand the wrath of a few experts. If anything is damaged, I'll have to pay for it."

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a middle-aged scholar in a simple long gown with an ordinary face leaning against the railing on the second floor, holding an account book in his hand and looking down with a smile.

It was the manager of the Yuelai Inn.

Li Fen frowned, clearly displeased with the mortal shopkeeper who had suddenly interrupted.

"You mere mortal, how dare you speak out of turn? Get out of my way!"

Behind him, an old man at the Nascent Soul stage casually waved his hand, and a gust of wind rushed straight towards the scholar-shopkeeper on the second floor.

Although this attack was not delivered with full force, it was enough to seriously injure an ordinary mortal.

Su Han's eyes narrowed, and he was about to stop him when he saw the shopkeeper calmly shaking the account book in his hand.

The sharp gust of wind vanished without a trace the moment it touched the ledger.

This scene stunned everyone present.

The Nascent Soul elder's pupils shrank, and an expression of disbelief appeared on his face.

Li Fen also abandoned his contempt and asked in a deep voice, "Who are you?"

The scholar-like shopkeeper closed the ledger, slowly walked down the stairs, and said with a smile, "My surname is Wang, and I am the shopkeeper of this small shop. Whether you gentlemen want to fight or kill, I, Wang, have no say in it, but please move outside the shop and don't ruin my livelihood."

As he spoke, his gaze seemed to sweep over Su Han and Bi Yao intentionally or unintentionally, before finally landing on Li Fen.

Although his tone remained polite, he exuded a subtle but palpable sense of pressure.

The pressure wasn't intense, but it still made Li Fen and the two Nascent Soul elders behind him feel a chill run down their spines.

Li Fen's expression shifted, his heart filled with surprise and uncertainty.

The owner of a small inn in Heyang City is actually a hidden master.

Judging from the way he just deflected the strong wind, he must have been at least at the late Nascent Soul stage, or even higher!

When did cultivation masters become so worthless that they have to run inns?

"Manager Wang," Li Fen cupped his hands in greeting, his tone becoming much more polite, "It's not that I intend to cause trouble, but this vixen killed my nephew. This is an irreconcilable feud. Please do me a favor."

Manager Wang shook his head: "Personal grudges are not my concern. But violence is prohibited within the inn; that's the rule."

He paused, then added, "Of course, if you insist on breaking the rules, then don't blame me for being impolite."

As he spoke, he gently patted the ledger in his hand.

Such a simple action caused Li Fen and the other two to feel an invisible pressure enveloping their entire bodies, even slowing down the circulation of their spiritual energy.

Li Fen was horrified.

The shopkeeper's cultivation level was far beyond his imagination!

If we take forceful action today, we're afraid we won't come out on top.

He glared at Biyao, then looked at Su Han and Lu Xueqi, and sneered, "Fine, I'll give Manager Wang some face today."

He then looked at Biyao, his tone chilling: "Witch, I don't believe you can hide in this inn forever! Let's go!"

Having said that, he turned and left the inn with the two old men.

The atmosphere in the inn eased slightly after they left.

Qi Hao breathed a sigh of relief and quickly bowed to Manager Wang, saying, "Thank you for helping me out, senior."

Shopkeeper Wang waved his hand, reverting to his shrewd demeanor: "No need to be polite, just remember to compensate... oh no, remember the rules of our shop."

He glanced at Su Han and the other two, and said meaningfully, "Gentlemen, things are not peaceful in Heyang City these days. If you don't have anything urgent to attend to, it would be best to leave as soon as possible." After saying that, he took the account book and slowly went back to the back room.

Biyao watched Manager Wang's retreating figure, lost in thought.

Su Han then looked at Qi Hao and asked, "Senior Brother Qi, how come you're with Li Fen?"

Qi Hao smiled wryly, "After I returned to the inn, I happened to run into Uncle Li, who came to inquire about some news. He said that a disciple of Burning Incense Valley had been murdered nearby, and he suspected that it was the work of the Demonic Sect. So I told him about my encounter with you today, but I never expected..."

He sighed and didn't say anything more.

Clearly, Li Fen learned of Bi Yao's whereabouts from Qi Hao and deliberately waited here for her.

Lu Xueqi gave Qi Hao a cold look. Although she didn't say anything, the dissatisfaction in her eyes was obvious.

Qi Hao looked embarrassed and explained, "Junior Sister Lu, I didn't know that Uncle Li and Miss Biyao had a personal grudge, otherwise I would never have revealed your whereabouts."

Su Han waved his hand: "Things have come to this point, there's no point in saying more. But Senior Brother Qi, the people from Burning Incense Valley probably won't let this go easily, so it's not advisable to stay here any longer."

Qi Hao nodded in agreement: "Then I will go back to my room to pack up first, and return to Qingyun Sect early tomorrow morning to report today's events to my master."

After saying that, he turned and went upstairs.

Only Su Han, Lu Xueqi, and Bi Yao remained in the lobby.

Biyao looked at Su Han, hesitant to speak.

Su Han smiled and said, "Let's talk about it back in the room."

The three of them went to Su Han's room and set up a soundproof barrier.

Biyao then spoke, "Thank you for what you did earlier."

She was usually quick-witted, but at this moment she was at a loss for words, and only said in a low voice: "Actually, you don't need to make enemies with Burning Incense Valley for my sake."

Su Han shook his head: "Since we're traveling together, we're partners. How can we not help someone in danger?"

Lu Xueqi also spoke calmly: "Those who follow the righteous path should also be able to distinguish right from wrong. I have also heard about Li Xun's matter. He provoked first and deserved to die."

Upon hearing this, Biyao's eyes flashed with a hint of emotion, but then she became worried: "Li Fen is a vengeful man. Although he was scared away by Manager Wang today, he will definitely not let it go. He has probably already laid a trap outside the city, just waiting for us to get out."

Su Han pondered for a moment: "The only way forward now is to leave Heyang City as soon as possible. However..."

He looked at Biyao: "What are your plans next?"

Biyao smiled wryly, "I originally planned to stay in Heyang City for a few days to gather some information, but it seems that won't work now. I might as well travel with you for a while and make further plans after we leave this place of trouble."

Su Han and Lu Xueqi exchanged a glance and nodded.

“In that case, let’s leave the city tonight,” Su Han said decisively. “Let’s take advantage of the fact that Li Fen and the others have just retreated and haven’t made all the necessary preparations yet, and catch them off guard.”

Lu Xueqi agreed: "Taking it by surprise is indeed the best strategy."

Biyao naturally had no objections.

The three of them had made their plans and immediately packed their belongings to leave.

Before leaving, Su Han made a special trip to say goodbye to Manager Wang in the back room.

Manager Wang seemed to have expected this, and without saying much, he simply handed Su Han a jade slip.

"This item might be useful to you," Shopkeeper Wang said calmly. "If you encounter danger, you can crush the jade slip, which may help you escape."

Su Han took the jade slip and felt its smooth texture, clearly indicating that it was no ordinary item. He quickly and solemnly thanked the jade slip.

Manager Wang waved his hand, signaling them to hurry up and leave. (End of Chapter)