Chapter 58
Mingshi Yin was a little confused. He did not understand why he was punished. He had done everything he was told to do in recent days, and he did it dedicatedly. He had defended the mountain, fought the enemies, and even flattered his master. He thought he had performed excellently.
However, he did not dare to disobey his master’s order, so he bowed and said, “I deserve to be punished.” After that, he turned and started toward the Cave of Reflection like an obedient child.
Why did Lu Zhou punish him? It was because he saw Mingshi Yin’s loyalty fluctuate. The fluctuation was not great, and his loyalty still maintained at around seventy. However, as long as it was not above eighty, there was a chance that he would betray him.
Little Yuan’er looked puzzled, so she picked up the letter and read it. After reading it, she scratched her head as if she did not understand the contents and said, “This is not a trap? Fifth Senior Sister was forced because some people want to vent their anger?”
Lu Zhou did not answer her but said coolly, “Come with me to the holy altar.”
When she heard that they were going out, Little Yuan’er blinked her big eyes excitedly and said, “Master, Master…Are we really going out?”
“What’s there to be excited about?” Lu Zhou walked outside and looked at the sky. It was already midday, and the weather was good. They should be able to reach Yu Province before sunset.
He needed to arrive in the city of Runan in advance to make some preparations. Without a peak-form experience card, he would have to use his brains if he wished to bring back Zhao Yue.
The man said casually, “Do you think I will believe you, little girl?”
“I think you will…” As she said that, she flexed her wrists and cracked her fingers.
The streets calmed down after the chariot flew past in the sky. Right now, Lu Zhou was a little puzzled. He did not expect that a mighty figure like this would come to Runan as well. Could Fiend Temple be holding a grudge against him because of what happened to Zuo Xinchan?
Judging from the number of cultivators and the size of the chariot, the person inside should be at least a Nascent Divinity Tribulation expert. Who would that be, if not the chief of Fiend Temple?
‘Well, it’s pointless to think about that now,’ Lu Zhou thought to himself. Then, he turned around and called out, “Yuan’er!”
“Coming, Grandpa!” Little Yuan’er ran over while flexing her fists. “Hehe! Grandpa, let me help you…”
She ran directly into the inn and said to the innkeeper, “Hey, give me the best room you have!”
The innkeeper said politely, “I’m sorry, my respected guest, the inn is full. As the grand ceremony of the holy altar is about to be held, we have had too many guests recently. I hope you can forgive me…”
“You have no more room?” Little Yuan’er scratched her head doubtfully.
“I’m sorry! You may want to find accommodation elsewhere.”
“Fine!”
Little Yuan’er was about to turn and leave when a faint gust of energy blew into the inn, spreading out into all directions before retreating. It all happened in a flash.
The innkeeper, Little Yuan’er, and Lu Zhou, who just came into the inn, looked toward the source. A man with two exquisite swords in his arms walked inside with a solemn look on his face.
At the sight of him, the innkeeper said excitedly, “A Divine Court cultivator…My…My lord?”
The man’s eyes were slightly closed, and there was a noble pride on his calm face. In a soft voice, he said, “Innkeeper, I will stay here.”
“Welcome, my lord! It’s my honor to serve you! I have only two heaven-grade rooms now, I hope my lord doesn’t mind!” The innkeeper’s voice was so loud that it could be heard even outside the inn.
The man said faintly, “I want two of your best rooms.”
“No problem!” the innkeeper said excitedly.
Right then, two servants ran over with a fawning look on their faces.
Little Yuan’er’s nostrils flared when she heard that. “Old thing, didn’t you just say your inn is full? Why are there still rooms for him?”
“Don’t be rude! This is a cultivator who has opened eight meridians and stepped into the Divine Court realm. Naturally, other guests have to give way to him.”
If it were another time, Little Yuan’er would have had a fit. However, they were at Runan now, and her master had repeatedly told her to not cause trouble.
“Why do you need two rooms? You’re alone!” she pointed at the man.
“Little girl, you…”
The man raised a hand and stopped the innkeeper. Then, he said in a voice that was not fast or slow, calm and soft, “Let me answer your question…”
“I have the ashes of my deceased companion in my baggage. Although he died in battle, I’m deeply inspired by his unyielding spirit. He still lives in my heart…so he should be treated as a living person.”