Chapter 228: My Surname Is Li
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South of Nanding City, a massive tavern stood out prominently, bustling with an unending stream of patrons!
A signboard hung high above the entrance, its golden lacquered characters reading: Awakening from the Dust Dream.
The main road before its entrance had been repaved with stone slabs. The stone steps resembled black jade, as if capturing mist within them—a seamless, masterfully crafted design.
Stone pillars carved with exquisite, ethereal maidens supported the glazed tiles, while the Four Divine Beasts guarded each corner of the eaves.
A crimson carpet stretched from the double doors to the center of the road. Patrons, diners, passersby, and merchants alike all paused to peer inside.
The four characters beside the door were written in Ye Qinghan's own hand, and Ye Qinghan had offered an explanation for them.
"Awakening from the dusty dream"—wasn't that Ye Qinghan?
Heh~
"Qinghan, is this the place?"
Su Cheng sensed something amiss. Wasn't this a bit too extravagant?
Is this a restaurant?
Surely not a brothel?
Standing before the entrance, they could already hear the sounds of music and revelry within—what a lively scene~
Li Shiyao shared Su Cheng's thoughts. She hadn't even been his second disciple for long, and now she was already back to work?
"Master, this is the place. You're absolutely right."
Ye Qinghan owned the restaurant—didn't he know it himself?
But before Su Cheng could speak, a young man dressed like a wealthy young master approached Li Shiyao, fanning himself.
"Ooh~ Pretty lady~"
With that greeting, Dongfang Jue circled around, sizing up our group.
Yu Lan was the quiet type, standing silently beside Su Cheng.
The White Peach Fairy wasn't one to meddle either; she'd just come along to observe.
With her master present, Ye Qinghan had no intention of stealing his spotlight. Besides, this young master was no match for Li Shiyu.
If that was the case… Dongfang Jue remained silent, content to stand by and observe.
She too felt that with Su Cheng present, Li Shiyu wouldn't be at a disadvantage.
"Who are you?" Li Shiyu seemed oblivious to the tension.
"That's not important. Care to join your brother for a drink?"
"No thanks. Shiyu thinks you're kinda ugly. Shiyu doesn't like you."
Li Shiyu spoke her mind honestly. While she didn't quite hate him, she certainly didn't like this guy either.
Dongfang Jue and Ye Qinghan exchanged a glance and nodded to each other.
They were gradually figuring out Li Shiyu's mechanism!
A bit ugly, not liked.
Such an assessment didn't exactly paint him as a saint, but he wasn't exactly a murderous villain either.
"My surname is Li."
The young master seemed a bit displeased—this was the first time anyone had called him ugly!
He even dropped his surname, trying to intimidate the pretty girl before him~
"Oh, so what? Shiyu also has the surname Li."
"Uh… You don't know me? My Li isn't the same as yours."
Li Shiyu was also starting to feel annoyed. This guy had been talking to himself since the beginning!
What did his surname have to do with her?
She didn't care what your last name was.
"Could you please stay away from Shiyu? She doesn't like you!"
The crowd stared at the young master, and Su Cheng stared too. Li?
"Heh, doesn't like me? No problem. How about this?"
As he spoke, the young master pulled a cloth bag from his sleeve, filled to the brim with silver!
But Li Shiyu didn't even glance at it. She simply ignored the guy, turned around, and tugged at her senior sister.
"Senior Sister, my tummy's rumbling!"
Ye Qinghan sighed helplessly, ruffled Li Shiyu's hair, then grabbed her wrist and led her into the tavern.
"Come on, Senior Sister will treat you to something delicious!"
"Thank you, Senior Sister! You're the kindest person in the world!"
The young master now found himself surrounded by a crowd—some retainers, some passersby. Being so blatantly ignored left him feeling thoroughly humiliated!
"You! How dare you ignore me!"
But just then, Xu Zhanfeng arrived!
As an attendant of Lingxian Hall, with the Old Master present, he was constrained by the staircase terrain at the entrance. His entrance was somewhat ordinary—without the drifting, Ye Qinghan felt a bit unsettled…
Just as Xu Zhanfeng was about to guide the matriarchs and the Old Master inside, this reckless fellow spoke up!
"You're the owner of this tavern, right? Today, this young master has reserved the entire place!"
Young Master Li hadn't just arrived in Nanding City yesterday. This wasn't his first visit to the inn either. Ever since it opened, he'd been a regular!
Xu Zhanfeng's expression darkened instantly. This guy really is rushing to meet his maker!
But if you're going to die, don't drag me down with you!
"Madam?" Xu Zhanfeng considered asking for the matriarch's opinion, but not about whether to grant the reservation—rather, whether to spare his life.
Before Ye Qinghan could speak, Li Shiyu interjected!
"Xu Zhanfeng, can you get rid of this annoying guy? Shiyu doesn't like him! He even wants Shiyu to drink with him!"
Xu Zhanfeng heard this and glanced at Su Cheng's expression. Oh boy, this was a death sentence!
Just as he was about to respond, another familiar face arrived.
None other than the Holy Maiden's maternal family!
The Third Elder of the Holy Mountain, Shi Mingyi!
Shi Mingyi had been thinking he hadn't visited Lingxian Hall to see Shiyu in ages. He happened to be passing by and ran into them!
But seizing the moment while Xu Zhanfeng was distracted gave Young Master Li the perfect chance to show off!
He’d assumed Xu Zhanfeng was hesitating—after all, a big spender like him was a rare sight in all of Nanding City!
"Hmph, kick me out? My daily expenses at this inn alone could match someone else's annual income!"
"Do you really think he could kick me out?"
Shi Mingyi couldn't hold back any longer upon hearing this. Li Shiyu was the Holy Maiden!
He certainly wasn't!
But with Su Cheng nearby, he first bowed respectfully to Su Cheng and the elders, while Ye Qinghan and the others returned the gesture with measured courtesy.
Bai Tao ignored her, but Shi Mingyi didn't mind.
"Shiyao, what's going on?"
"Elder Shi, this ugly brute insists on forcing Shiyu to drink with him!"
Upon hearing this, Shi Mingyi thought, Oh? So you're picking a fight right here on the Sacred Mountain, huh?
"Master Su, leave this matter to me."
Su Cheng smiled. Such a minor matter was hardly worth his concern!
"Oh ho! You old geezer, who do you think you are? Looking for trouble? Do you even know who I am?"
Shi Mingyi gave a somewhat helpless chuckle. Hmph, this old man truly has no idea who you are!
But honestly, I couldn't care less who you are!
"Daring to demand the Holy Maiden of our Sacred Mountain to serve you wine? You have some nerve!"
"Guards! Take him away!"
In an instant, over a dozen white-robed cultivators descended from the sky, surrounding Young Master Li tightly!
Though Young Master Li did have bodyguards and retainers accompanying him on his outing…
But… these were cultivators!
Shi Mingyi waved his hand, summoning his entourage and instructing them.
"Follow him and see who he is. I'm curious to find out!"
"Yes, sir!"
As soon as the words left his mouth, the group whisked Young Master Li away. Shi Mingyi immediately put on a different face.
"Hehe, Shiyu, guess what I brought you!"
As he spoke, he moved closer to Li Shiyu, pulling a cloth bag from somewhere and rummaging inside.
"Elder Shi! Stop teasing me! Quickly take it out and show Shiyu!"
Li Shiyu rubbed her hands together, her face brimming with curiosity!
"Hehe, didn't Shiyu say she wanted it last time?"
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