Chapter 155 - 135: The Rebellious Disciple is Somewhat Good
The Great Yu is situated in the region of Chu and Yue, where even after winter, it doesn’t always snow. Yet in Great Jin, fine snow has already blanketed the territory.
In a tavern near the border, snow piled high at the corners of the walls. The innkeeper’s assistant drooped his head in a nap; after all, the tavern was nearly empty. Inside sat only one person, like a statue. He had ordered two liangs of Sword Nan Wine, and even after entering, did not remove his raincoat. Sitting upright, he faced the tavern’s main door directly.
This little establishment was leaky and chilling to an extreme, with the assistant intermittently waking from the cold every time he dozed off. Yet the Suo Yi Swordsman remained stone-still.
The sound of creaking footsteps echoed sharply, like dried twigs being crushed. A burly man stepped through the mud and into the tavern. He cast a glance at the Suo Yi Swordsman before striding to another table and chair to sit.
"Come over here."
The voice startled the assistant awake.
The burly man had no choice but to sit across from the Suo Yi Swordsman, his heart filled with silent grumbles. Every encounter with this person spelled trouble. Why was it that he, Zhang Xuqu, the Tongbei Divine Ape, owed this man such a favor?
Renowned for his mastery of Qinggong, the rumors across Jianghu claimed he never walked the usual path and traveled rooftops instead. Debts to others were debts never repaid; a quick escape would resolve everything. Yet, this man’s swordsmanship was so superior that it surpassed even his Qinggong, leaving him at a disadvantage.
"I ordered you wine so you’d do me a favor."
The Suo Yi Swordsman personally poured a full bowl of wine for Zhang Xuqu.
"Tell me where first."