Chapter 1133: Chapter 85: The Girl Reappears_4
Ah Dai apologetically said, "I’m sorry, City Lord, I really don’t know what happened. After I accepted this task from the Mercenary Guild, I just brought the item straight to you. Who knew that this would happen."
Tiro, supported by Tifya, came over, his elegance completely lost. He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and glared at Ah Dai, saying, "It must have been you who played this trick, Grandpa Fagle, kill him."
Fagle glanced at Tiro and said, "Grandson, don’t be impulsive. This matter is quite strange and probably not as simple as it seems on the surface. This young brother’s skill is quite exceptional, if he wanted to assassinate me, he would not have needed to resort to poison, much less this is not a deadly poison, but merely a sleeping draught called ’Thousand Day Drunk.’ See for yourself." With that, he pointed to the servant lying unconscious on the ground.
"Wow, Grandpa, you saw through it all, you’re amazing," a silver bell-like voice chimed as a blue figure ran in. Ah Dai focused on the newcomer, seeing that it was a young girl somewhat shorter than Tifya but no less beautiful, with a sly smile on her face, bouncing over to Fagle’s side.
Tiro, upon seeing this beautiful girl, was momentarily speechless. Fagle frowned and asked, "Rong Rong, was this your doing?"
The young girl stuck out her tongue and made a pitiful face, replying, "What if it was me? I saw you so busy with official duties every day, and so tired. I just wanted you to have a good sleep, it was just a joke. I have the antidote too; Thousand Day Drunk won’t harm the body. Grandpa, you love Rong Rong the most, you wouldn’t be angry, right?"
Ah Dai, staring dumbstruck at the girl, murmured, "Was it you who left the task at the Mercenary Guild?"
Rong Rong glared at Ah Dai and said discontentedly, "Yes, it was me, what about it? You’re so dumb. You ruined my plan. You should have left after delivering the item to Grandpa, but instead, you got found out."
Fagle, with a wry smile, looked at his only granddaughter and said helplessly, "Rong Rong, you’re too bold. You actually dared to drug your grandpa. I should have your father spank you."
Rong Rong made a face at Fagle, hugged his neck, and forcefully kissed his cheek, giggling, "Grandpa definitely won’t tattle on Rong Rong. You wouldn’t bear to see Rong Rong get spanked, right?"
Fagle sighed and said, "I really can’t do anything with you, girl. We have guests today, and you still behave so recklessly. Aren’t you afraid of being laughed at?"
Rong Rong looked at Tiro and snorted at him, saying, "You dare to laugh at me?"
Tiro, looking at Rong Rong’s cute demeanor, quickly replied, "Dare not, dare not. It turns out to be Miss Granddaughter. I, Tiro, offer my greetings."
Ah Dai suddenly asked, "Miss Rong Rong, what if the mercenary who took your wooden box opened it out of curiosity?"
Rong Rong casually replied, "Then that would be his bad luck. Who told him not to follow the rules of mercenaries? Thousand Day Drunk won’t kill. At most, he’ll sleep for a dozen days or so."
Ah Dai inwardly sighed. He couldn’t understand the children of nobility; although they both liked to play pranks, Yue Yue was much better than her. At least she wouldn’t joke with someone else’s health. There was nothing left here for him to pine for. He gave Fagle a slight bow, "City Lord, since it was a misunderstanding, I will take my leave." With that, he turned and walked away. "Hold on," Fagle called out to Ah Dai, looking at him with admiration, "Young man, I really admire your martial arts. Would you be interested in working for me? It’s easy to find a thousand soldiers but difficult to find a good general. Discovering a martial artist with profound skills like you, I wouldn’t let you slip away so easily."
Ah Dai shook his head slightly, replying, "No, thank you for your kind offer, but I’m used to my freedom and don’t like to be constrained." He continued to walk out, and as he passed by Tiro, he clearly heard him transmit a message, "Kid, remember today’s events. I will settle the score with you." Ah Dai didn’t stop at his words, thinking to himself: there are already so many out to kill me, what’s one more? Tiro’s martial arts might be decent, but he wasn’t taken seriously by Ah Dai.
As Ah Dai reached the door, Fagle’s voice reached out again, "Young man, may I know what your name is?"
Ah Dai stimulated the True Qi within his body and leapt into the air, leaving behind a faint voice, "My name is Ah Dai."
Hearing Ah Dai’s parting words, Rong Rong giggled and said, "No wonder he’s so dopey, his name is actually Ah Dai. He’s quite an interesting fellow."
Contrasting with Rong Rong’s reaction, Tifya was utterly shaken upon hearing Ah Dai’s words, her rosy cheeks drained of color in an instant. Ah Dai, he is brother Ah Dai. No wonder she felt a sense of familiarity. It turned out to be the very Ah Dai she had been searching for unsuccessfully. Not only that, but he had also mastered such profound martial arts. Brother Ah Dai, you’re still alive.
Tifya was originally a girl from Nino Small Town. She followed the wife of Governor Terhos of Mica Province back to the Governor’s Mansion, where because of her intelligence and cleverness, both the Governor and the Lady Governor were very fond of her and took her in as an adopted granddaughter, renaming her Tifya. Though she had transformed from a thief into an enviable Noble, she constantly missed Ah Dai, who had cared for her in her younger years. She always remembered her promise to Ah Dai. Three years ago, when she was sixteen, she managed to get the Lady Governor’s consent to return to the City of Nino to look for Ah Dai. In their search, they finally located Uncle Li, but Uncle Li told her that Ah Dai had died shortly after she left. Devastated by the news of Ah Dai’s death, it took a long time for the girl to recover. It was then that Teirhaus’s grandson, Tiro, fell in love with the beautiful her. Throughout his persistent courtship, she finally could not withstand his ardent entreaties and became his girlfriend. Although the Governor and Lady Governor always loved her dearly, due to her humble origins, they never brought up the subject of marriage for her and Tiro. Today, she and Tiro had come to Duru City to visit Fagle. When she saw Ah Dai, who looked like a beggar, she felt a very close connection, yet with age, Ah Dai couldn’t recognize her and she couldn’t recognize the tall and sturdy Ah Dai either. But to her surprise, this young man she once pitied turned out to be Ah Dai, whom she had been separated from for more than eight years.
Tiro did not notice the change in Tifya’s expression; his attention was all on the beautiful Rong Rong. Although he also liked Tifya, his pride led him to feel that she was unworthy of him due to her background. Rong Rong, with her fair looks that were not inferior to Tifya’s and her noble lineage, had already made his heart skip a beat. She was his perfect match!
Fagle watched Ah Dai’s departing figure and muttered to himself, "This young man’s martial arts prowess is the highest I have ever seen! It is remarkable for someone so young to have achieved this. It’s a pity he can’t be of use to me."
Tiro snorted coldly and said, "I was afraid of killing him just now, so I did not use my master’s Unique Skills. Otherwise, hmph."
Fagle glanced at Tiro and thought to himself that although the young man was a disciple of the Northern Sword Saint, his arrogance and narrow-mindedness would likely prevent him from achieving greatness. However, considering his relationship with Governor Terhos of Mica Province, Fagle smiled and said, "Of course, how can a commoner compare to a disciple of the Northern Sword Saint?"
Upon hearing Fagle’s words, Rong Rong asked Tiro in surprise, "So you’re a disciple of the Northern Sword Saint? I’ve heard that ’Sword Saint’ is the highest honor among martial artists on the continent."
Tiro proudly said, "Of course, my master has the ability to reach the heavens and penetrate the earth."
With a giggle, Rong Rong said, "Too bad, you haven’t learned much of your teacher’s skills! You couldn’t even defeat that silly mercenary."
A flash of anger flitted across Tiro’s eyes, but seeing Rong Rong’s charming laughter, he held back and said bitterly, "One day, I’ll show that kid how formidable I am." He couldn’t show his temper in front of a beautiful woman, but his resentment towards Ah Dai deepened.
Rong Rong looked towards Tifya and exclaimed in surprise, "Sister, you look so pale! Did you also get affected by the Thousand Days’ Drunkenness? I have an antidote here, do you want to take one?"
Tifya hadn’t heard any of their previous conversation, as her mind was entirely on Ah Dai, who had already left. Hearing Rong Rong’s question, she shook her head and said, "Thank you, I haven’t been poisoned, just feeling a little unwell. Grandpa Fagle, I’m sorry, but I would like to go rest."
Concerned, Fagle asked, "Feeling unwell? Shall I get a doctor to take a look at you?"
Tifya shook her head and said, "Thank you, I don’t think it is necessary, perhaps it’s just the fatigue from traveling. I should feel better after some rest."
Fagle replied apologetically, "It’s all Rong Rong’s fault for giving you a scare. Tiro, you take good care of your sister on my behalf."
