Chapter 454: Deep-Seated Vengeance
The fierce and burly man strode up to the Daoist in the blink of an eye, his towering figure nearly blocking out the sunlight. Yet, despite his intimidating appearance, he remained exceedingly polite, cupping his hands respectfully.
“Sir, have you traveled to Yangdu?”
“I have.”
“Meeting you here is truly unexpected, yet it is also my great fortune!”
“It is merely fate, both for you and for me,” Song You replied warmly, raising his eyes to look at him. Then, he asked, “And what brings you here?”
“I originally came into town to buy some supplies—things we’ll need when we go back to sea, which are hard to find near the coast. Then, I suddenly heard a commotion over here. My curiosity got the better of me, so I came to take a look,” Ye Xinrong answered truthfully. “I never expected to see that so-called 'Jile God' scattering money here... nor did I expect to run into you, sir.”
“Aren't you supposed to be at the coast?”
“Oh, we were supposed to stay in the coastal counties, but after we returned safely thanks to your help... First, everyone had been through quite an ordeal, and second, we didn’t dare set sail again so soon. So, Mr. Jia gave us a sum of money and told us to rest for half a year. We'll wait until the new year to reassess the situation at sea,” the descendant of the Yaksha clan explained respectfully.
He continued, “My grandfather once served as a general in Yangzhou, and I was born in Yangdu. But our family has fallen into decline, and I was hired by Mr. Jia to guard his ships. I spend most of my time drifting on the sea, with no one left at home. Still, whenever I have the chance, I return to take care of our ancestral house—otherwise, it would just rot away.”
“I see.”
“Sir, are you out for a casual stroll as well?”