Chapter 1512: Chapter 1423: Zuo Qiuyun, Xianhe Villa (Part 2)
Seeing Song Botong waved his hand to drive away the irrelevant people around him, he said obsequiously, "Mr. Zuo, inviting you today indeed has urgent matters. As you know, there have been issues with my family’s Spirit Stone mine recently, and I suspect there might be a treasure involved."
Zuo Qiuyun’s expression became lively upon hearing this, clearly showing great interest: "Tell me more."
Song Botong quickly narrated the course of events to Zuo Qiuyun in his ear and promised that if the treasure was acquired, he would present it to Zuo Qiuyun.
Song Botong knows that even though Elder Song is at Golden Core Peak, she is not a match for Zuo Qiuyun at his peak. For such experts, Song Botong always maintains reverence and doesn’t act unless absolutely necessary. The fact that the Song Family leads the three main families is largely due to Zuo Qiuyun, apart from the Spirit Stone mine.
Upon hearing Song Botong’s words, Zuo Qiuyun turned his gaze to Ye Guichen, and the image of the divine trickster still lingered in Ye Guichen’s mind, suddenly feeling a cold gaze upon him. Instinctively, he withdraws his mind and accidentally makes eye contact with Zuo Qiuyun, secretly using the Xuanming Prison Suppressing Technique.
Suddenly, Zuo Qiuyun felt a cold sensation emanating from his soul, causing his soul to shiver involuntarily, hurriedly retracting his gaze.
Strangely, apart from that person at Golden Core level five, he couldn’t see through this young man’s cultivation. This young man also possessed something that frightened his soul, which deeply shocked Zuo Qiuyun.
However, this shock quickly faded into indifference, as Ye Guichen appeared like the delicate son of a prestigious family or the fair-faced companion of a great power, with merely a nice-looking shell, his own cultivation likely being quite subpar.
After absorbing the Ghost Pill, Ye Guichen’s soul power far exceeded the Golden Core Realm, even more powerful than an average Nascent Soul Realm. Against such Golden Core Peak levels, Ye Guichen is capable of defeating them instantly. In terms of soul power, Ye Guichen, possessing the Jiuyou Tower, fears no one!
Zuo Qiuyun withdrew his shock and looked at Song Botong, inquiring, "Who is this?"
Seeing Zuo Qiuyun looking at Ye Guichen, Song Botong smiled and said, "Mr. Zuo, this is Ye Guichen, Mr. Ye, and this is..."
Song Botong looked at the uncle next to Ye Guichen, asking with a puzzled expression.
Ye Guichen always knew him as Uncle but did not know his real name. Calling him Uncle didn’t seem quite appropriate. After thinking for a while, he replied, "Oh, he is called Gui Yi."
"Botong, are these few the ones accompanying me to explore the Spirit Stone mine?" Zuo Qiuyun asked.
"Yes, yes, Master Zuo, they are the ones to scout the way for you." Song Botong whispered, blinking at Zuo Qiuyun, revealing a meaningful smile.
Although Song Botong’s voice was low, it could not escape Ye Guichen’s ears, who couldn’t help but show a sly smile.
It turns out that Song Botong treats him like a guinea pig for exploration.
However, Ye Guichen didn’t mind; who knows who the real guinea pig would be when the time comes? If the Song Family dares to secretly play tricks, Ye Guichen wouldn’t hesitate to erase their presence from Taihe Town.
"Alright then, that’s all for today; I am quite fatigued from the journey," Zuo Qiuyun said to Song Botong.
Upon hearing this, Song Botong immediately said, "Mr. Zuo, I have arranged accommodations at the Drunken Immortal Restaurant for tonight; someone has been waiting at the doorstep for quite a while. I hope you will grace us with your presence!"
Zuo Qiuyun nodded with satisfaction upon hearing this, turned to Song Botong, raising his eyebrow with an eager expression: "Let’s head off then."
"Yes, yes." Song Botong nodded repeatedly.
"Mr. Ye, that’s all for today; forgive me for not seeing you off. Tomorrow we will gather at the Song Family at ten fifteen, and I hope you can arrive on time," Song Botong said expressionlessly.
Seeing this, Ye Guichen also realized there was no need to stay at the Song Family anymore and left with Gui Yi in large strides.
Seeing Ye Guichen leave, Han Zhuang dared not stay at the Song Family for one more second, lest he accidentally ends up at the Spirit Stone mine, never to return, immediately rushed forward, calling out to Ye Guichen’s departing silhouette: "Mr. Ye, wait for me, wait for me!"
Just exiting the Song Family’s gate, Ye Guichen felt it necessary to find a place to stay; wandering the streets with Gui Yi wouldn’t be appropriate. Seeing Han Zhuang rushing out from behind, he asked, "Do you know of any lodging places nearby?"
Breathing heavily, Han Zhuang answered, "Mr. Ye, the best place in Taihe Town is the Xianhe Villa. The villa offers both dining and lodging, and there are performances at night. If there are other needs, they can be fulfilled too."
He chuckled while speaking, glancing at Ye Guichen with a knowing look.
Ye Guichen couldn’t help but darken his expression, chiding, "Lead the way quickly, don’t talk nonsense."
"Yes, yes."
Han Zhuang guided in front, and Ye Guichen soon reached the vicinity of Xianhe Villa.
As it was evening, one could see the vibrant lights and bustling nightlife. Two majestic stone lions stood at each side of the villa’s entrance, with the words "Xianhe Villa" shining gloriously above, showing off its luxury.
Outside the entrance, two rows of women dressed in thin gauze stood, each holding a delicate Huashan partly concealing their faces, while passersby came and went in droves.
Ye Guichen waved to dismiss Han Zhuang and even handed him ten low-grade Spirit Stones as a fee for guiding.
Feeling liberated as Ye Guichen not only gave him Spirit Stones but also allowed him to leave, Han Zhuang ran off frantically as if granted a great reprieve.
Ye Guichen glanced at the four characters on the villa sign, then walked straight inside, where the staff immediately greeted him with a wide smile, inquiring: "Sir, are you here to watch our Miss Mu Yuli’s performance tonight?"
"Mu Yuli?" Ye Guichen looked puzzled.
The people nearby couldn’t help but laugh upon seeing Ye Guichen’s expression.
"No way, this guy doesn’t even know Mu Yuli."
"Could he be a hick from the countryside?"
"Is there any man in Taihe Town who doesn’t know Mu Yuli? She’s one of the three beauties alongside Ou Fangfang and Song Yanran in Taihe Town, and she has considerable fame even in Ningyang City."
"I wonder if he is even a man! Haha..."
Everyone showed disdain as they saw Ye Guichen didn’t know Mu Yuli.
Ye Guichen followed the sound of the chatter, noticing that the talking people were ordinary folks with merely Qi Cultivator levels. Feeling no need to argue, he secretly used his Evil Qi, casting a piercing gaze at them, causing an involuntary shiver and rendering them speechless and breathless.
Ye Guichen listened to their praise of Mu Yuli, piquing his curiosity, for beauty naturally attracts men.
Ye Guichen instructed the staff to arrange two superior rooms for him, ordered some signature dishes, and waited in the corner for Mu Yuli’s appearance.
"Look, isn’t that Nolan Yu, the second son of the Nolan Family? What’s he doing here?"
"Lower your voice, don’t you know? It’s said Nolan Yu has a deep affection for Mu Yuli, but she has always ignored him. Tonight is Mu Yuli’s performance, and Nolan Yu is likely here to confess his feelings!"
There was a buzz of conversation below.
Ye Guichen looked toward the entrance, noticing a man dressed in dark deep-red satin Ningchu brocade robe with a white apricot swirl gold belt at his waist and dark red hair. He was accompanied by twin brothers, one carrying a Heavy Sword behind him, surrounding Nolan Yu. Anyone blocking Nolan Yu’s path was kicked aside by these twin brothers.
"Another playboy." Ye Guichen sighed inwardly.
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