Chapter 1314: Chapter 374: The Water Ghost Incident
Seeing Luo Qianche and others leave first, Ye Lingyue did not immediately enter the town.
She walked to the Han River and gazed at the endless waves of the Han River.
The river looked normal, but why did the Merfolk King’s expression seem somewhat off?
His eyes were so melancholic, reminiscent of the day he lit flower lanterns by the canal.
"Outside the Han River is the Moli Sea. That’s the homeland of the merfolk on the Ancient Nine Provinces Continent. It is said that this Merfolk King once met the successor to the Water God Bloodline there, who was the late City Lord’s wife, Luo Qixue."
Guangzi walked up to Ye Lingyue and casually recounted past events.
At that time, Luo Qixue was only an eleven-year-old child, accompanying the former City Lord on an inspection tour.
After rescuing the Merfolk King, she hid him in Shui City due to avoiding his Beast Clan identity.
She waited until the Merfolk King healed and left, returning to the Merfolk Tribe, and regained his throne years later.
The Merfolk King returned to Shui City, wanting to repay Luo Qixue’s lifesaving grace, becoming a guardian demigod, but by then Luo Qixue had died in childbirth. The Merfolk King was filled with remorse and agreed with Luo Qian to protect Shui City and Luo Qixue’s descendants.
Ye Lingyue suddenly understood, revisiting this place, no wonder the Merfolk King acted so unusually.
Judging from the earlier scene of the Merfolk King lighting flower lanterns by the river, he probably loved Luo Qixue, but she had chosen Luo Qian. The Merfolk King ended up being a pitiable character, speaking of which, he was indeed tragic.
Memories are memories, however beautiful they were, they have now disappeared along with the flowing Han River.
Beauty is short-lived, and now they are separated by life and death.
At this point, Guangzi couldn’t help but think of her own past with her sister, also separated by life and death, feeling sentimental with reddened eyes.
"How do you know these things, you weren’t even born at that time."
Guangzi was brewing feelings when Di Shen unexpectedly chimed in, suspecting Guangzi more and more.
"Um... I heard it from people. The Moonlight Troupe tours around all year so I’ve heard many things. Let’s not talk about these, I’m exhausted, we should find a place to stay first."
Guangzi coughed awkwardly, Ye Lingri almost exposed her secret.
Everyone entered the town, intending to find an inn to stay.
Meanwhile, Luo Qianche and Xue Ce had already found the mayor of Yuliao Town.
Luo Qianche hadn’t forgotten, her main purpose was to help Xue Ce gain the townsfolk’s support.
Being from Shui City, the governing authority of Yuliao Town, acting in the name of Shui City was undoubtedly advantageous.
"Mayor, I am Luo Qianche, the Young City Lord of Shui City. I heard that there have been issues in Yuliao Town recently. Is this true?"
Luo Qianche asked the mayor.
Upon hearing they were from Shui City, the mayor suddenly knelt down.
He said.
"Young City Lord, it’s great that you came, please save Yuliao Town, we’ve been plagued by water ghosts."
Luo Qianche and Xue Ce were shocked.
Looking at the mayor, a man just over forty, appeared haggard and sickly, as if he had a major illness.
"Nonsense, what water ghosts? Shui City is under the Water God’s protection, there are no water ghosts."
A furious Luo Qianche berated the mayor.
"Young City Lord, I swear I’m telling the truth. If you don’t believe me, you can inquire around the town tomorrow. If this continues, Yuliao Town will become a ghost town."
The tearful mayor explained, he had reported the water ghost problem to Shui City earlier, but the local officials there reacted just like the Young City Lord.
The officials insisted that Shui City is blessed by the Water God, making it impossible to have water ghosts.
Seeing no response to his report, the mayor became disheartened. He hoped that the Young City Lord’s arrival would change things, but now it seemed...
Meanwhile, Ye Lingyue and the others arrived at an inn’s entrance.
In broad daylight, the inn’s doors were shut tight, not a soul in sight.
Qin Xiaochuan went forward and knocked on the door.
After a while, someone opened the door, and the waiter anxiously sized up the group.
"Waiter, we want to stay."
No sooner had Qin Xiaochuan finished speaking than the waiter shut the door as if seeing a ghost.
"The inn is closed, no guests allowed."
Confused, the group moved to another inn.
But again, they were refused entry.
This happened at almost every inn along half the street, all denying guests.
As night fell, the group still hadn’t found a place to stay.
"Looks like the inns aren’t accepting outsiders now. I know a local family, maybe we can stay there for the night and look for a place tomorrow."
Seeing this, Guangzi suggested.
Luo Qianche and Xue Ce were already gone, probably found their lodging.
Ye Lingyue, being a City Lord from another city without formal identification, couldn’t directly approach the local mayor, so after considering, she agreed with Guangzi’s proposal.
Guangzi’s acquaintance lived by the Han River Pier, a fishing family with a boat.
Previously when Guangzi’s troupe passed through Yuliao Town, they rented the family’s boat to cross the river.
"Big sis, are you home? It’s Guangzi."
Guangzi knocked on the door of the fisherman’s house.
Upon hearing Guangzi’s voice, the door opened, and a few little heads peered out.
Seeing Guangzi, their eyes lit up.
"Sister Guangzi, it really is you."
Three children ran out from inside.
They crowded around Guangzi, excitedly chattering nonstop.
"Why are you here alone, where are your parents?"
Guangzi asked as she had her troupe unload luggage from the carriage.
Earlier, Guangzi had the most luggage when they left Shui City, which made Di Shen roll his eyes and complain about her troubles, but now it was because of these children.
"Daddy hasn’t been home for a long time, mommy fell asleep and before sleeping, she told us to keep the door locked and let no one in. We only let you in because you’re Sister Guangzi."
Those children, neglected by their parents, hadn’t eaten enough for days, and upon seeing food, they devoured it hungrily.
"What kind of irresponsible parents are they, leaving children locked inside without supervision. What if something happens?"
Senior Sister Wan Yun grumbled as she distributed food to the children.
"I’ll go in and have a look."
Guangzi’s face turned serious.
